Carty keen to stay on with Eels

AFTER bringing his NRL career back from the dead Bryce Cartwright is keen to stay with Parramatta but St George Illawarra has kept the door open to potentially reunite the backrower with his former Penrith coach Anthony Griffin.

Cartwright has been a revelation off the bench for the Eels in 2021 after his NRL prospects looked dead in the water following an underwhelming three-season stint with the Titans.

But the 26-year old is now showing his best form since his Penrith days, when Griffin helped turn him into one of the most exciting forwards in the league.

Cartwright’s preference is to stay with the Eels and negotiations are expected to begin soon – but if a deal can’t be done there’s a chance the Dragons could offer Cartwright a spot.

“Definitely (like to stay). They were the only club that gave me a chance. I love it here, I love Brad (Arthur) and all the coaching staff and the whole support team. I’d definitely love to stay,” Cartwright said.

“But I just have to worry about playing good footy and that stuff works itself out. I just have to worry about improving each week and keep winning games.

“My manager said probably start soon.

“I just have to keep playing good footy and that will sort itself out.”

Cartwright has totally reinvented himself this season, becoming an interchange weapon for the blue and golds.

After his time with the Titans was cut short by injury and off-field problems, Cartwright is once again showcasing his tremendous ball skills and providing a point of difference in attack. they’ll