Blake Austin declined big offer at Canberra, opted for Eels before thriving in England's Super League.
Blake Austin shocked many when he turned down a lucrative contract extension at the Canberra Raiders in 2018.
He instead chose a less rewarding deal at Parramatta before ultimately finding success in the English Super League.
Austin revealed that personal dissatisfaction and mental toll were behind his decision to walk away from the Canberra offer.
Speaking with Fox, Austin explained, "I knocked back an extension.