Parramatta’s recall of the outcast Nathan Brown makes perfect sense when you consider the style of game the ex-NSW forward will bring into Sunday’s grand final.
The Eels have done their best to deny there was a blow-up between coach Brad Arthur and Brown over his non-selection but we’ve had plenty of people tell us the pair definitely had words about why the firebrand forward was left out of Parramatta’s best 17.
Casting an eye over the Penrith forward pack – led by James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota and Spencer Leniu – there’s no question Parramatta will require the punch and...