Bradman Best confirms he'll test free agency as Eels prepare offer

Bradman Best will head to free agency on November 1 after confirming he won't re-sign with Newcastle beforehand, despite the Knights tabling a four-year deal worth up to $4 million. Parramatta are preparing a formal offer, and Best's father-in-law, boxing great Jeff Fenech, has offered to serve as an Eels ambassador and said he would love to have his family living closer to him in Sydney. Best said his young family would be the priority in his decision, though he admitted leaving his junior club would be hard given the Knights' recent rise. He also stressed he wants to win a premiership, acknowledging the risk of joining an Eels side that finished 13th this season.

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