'Has not been discussed': Eels coach Jason Ryles shuts down early exit for Dylan Brown
Jason Ryles has shut down suggestions Dylan Brown could leave before the end of the season, claiming it "has not been discussed" within the four walls at Parramatta.
The five-eighth has struggled early in the season after signing a mammoth $13 million deal to join the Knights from next year, with the Eels losing all four of their games.
Brown has been without usual halves partner Mitchell Moses, placing extra pressure on the Kiwi international to take a bulk of the responsibility.
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Dylan Brown in action against Manly. Getty
His dip in form has led to question marks about whether Brown would see out the year, with club icon Nathan Hindmarsh suggesting he should be given freedom to move on.
However, in a defiant stance from the club's new coach, Ryles fired back after Sunday's defeat at the hands of Manly and backed the 24-year-old to turn things around.
"That has not been discussed for a second at our club," he said.
"I'll let you know if it ever gets discussed. Dylan plays for Parramatta until the end of the year. If anything changes, I'll let you know."
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Brown will be forced to play without Moses for at least another fortnight as the Eels search for their first win under Ryles against the Dragons and Raiders.
While the winless opening month is a concern for Parramatta's desperate fanbase, Ryles pointed out the "growth" shown by some of his younger crop of talent.
Ryley Smith has been a shining light for Parramatta. Getty
"The positive for me is Kitione [Kautoga], [Sam] Tuivaiti, Ryley Smith - all under 10 games," the coach said after the loss at Brookvale Oval.
"The growth in those boys has been extraordinary. That's where I get belief that we're heading in the right direction. There's other guys I could single out, but it takes time.
"I'm frustrated, but I'm frustrated because I've seen how much work the players have done and I can see the little green shoots and that coming through.
"They're working hard, they're a really good group of players in regards to their desire to get better and their work ethic."
