In a season which saw Parramatta narrowly avoid picking up the wooden spoon after Brad Arthur was axed earlier in the campaign, a summer of upheaval was always going to be on the cards.
Blaize Talagi delivered a hammer blow to incoming coach Jason Ryles with his decision to turn down an offer of renewal in order to sign with Penrith, while Reagan Campbell-Gillard is the latest high-profile exit from the club.
Prospects Ethan Sanders and Matthew Arthur have already joined part of the exodus with the Eels now confirming another young gun will depart.
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Daejarn Asi, who has featured for the majority of the campaign in the halves alongside Dylan Brown, has now also farewelled the club.
"Parramatta would like to thank the players who are departing the club this year," the Eels noted in a brief statement.
"Thank you to each and every player who has been part of our club; we appreciate all their hard work and dedication and wish them and their families the best for the future."
The 24-year-old played 14 times for the Eels during a horror campaign, with eight of those appearances coming at halfback and four coming in the No.6 jersey.
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In Mitch Moses’ injury-enforced absence, Parra often struggled in attack despite the New Zealand-born product’s best efforts as they eventually finished in 15th place on the ladder.
He finished with three tries, four assists, 17 tackle busts and 67 run metres per game in 2024.
Asi is one of seven players who will leave the club from within their top 30 squad, with RCG and Talagi joined by Zac Cini, Ofahiki Ogden, Makahesi Makatoa and Morgan Harper.
The massive roster shake-up leaves the incoming Ryles with major work to do as he attempts to rebuild the club who have now missed the finals for two straight years.
