Eels cut off $400k star as future hangs in the balance

The Parramatta Eels have suspended Michael Jennings’ $8000 a week contract while he is banned for alleged drug cheating.

Jennings was suspended by the NRL last October for returning a positive sample for banned substances Ligandrol and Ibutamoren and three of their metabolites.

The former Blues and Kangaroos star is currently working for a building company while he awaits a verdict on his drugs case.

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The Daily Telegraph reported the decision which will see the Eels continue to provide welfare support but they have suspended the 32-year-old’s contract which expires at the end of the 2021 season.

Jennings has scored 154 tries in 298 NRL games for the Panthers, Roosters and Eels since his debut in 2007 and won a premiership with the Tri-colours in 2013.

Jennings has also scored six tries in 18 Origins for the Blues and 16 tries in 19 internationals for Australia and Tonga.

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Originally published asEels cut off $400k star as future hangs in the balance

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