Dylan Brown crosses for an early try in the Eels' pre-season trial against the Knights in Newcastle.

The Newcastle Knights host the Parramatta Eels in a Pre-season Challenge Cup clash at McDonald Jones Stadium.

The Eels and Knights are both after Dylan Brown’s signature and Brown showed his value again with a strong display in Jason Ryles’ first game as...

The Eels and Knights are both after Dylan Brown’s signature and Brown showed his value again with a strong display in Jason Ryles’ first game as...

Samuel Loizou scores a stunner late against the Knights as Parramatta got its Jason Ryles era off to a winning start in Newcastle.

Samuel Loizou scores a stunner late against the Knights as Parramatta got its Jason Ryles era off to a winning start in Newcastle.

The Roosters have been blown off the park by the Newcastle Knights in their final pre-season hitout in Gosford.

Phil Gould says the Eels "need to fix" the contract clauses in Dylan Brown's deal that allow him to walk away from the club

Phil Gould says the Eels "need to fix" the contract clauses in Dylan Brown's deal that allow him to walk away from the club

Parramatta beat Newcastle 44-18 as scrutinised star Dylan Brown shone and new fullback Isaiah Iongi showed there is life after Clint Gutherson.