Thanks for the Good times Big Vella

Hey guys it is with sadness that I report today big Mick Vella has left the Parramatta Eels to head over to the UK Super League. He has been a tremendous servant of the club and featured prominently in the great side of 2001, and even went on to represent Australia.

To the great man, we salute you, and all the best over in UK, I'm sure you will kill it over there!

Former Australia prop Michael Vella has been released by Parramatta to take up a three-year deal with newly promoted Super League club Hull Kingston Rovers. The Eels have been linked with ex-Penrith and Roosters forward Richard Fa'aoso.