Eels accusation shot down in one candid answer

Any proposition of nepotism astatine Parramatta has been changeable to bits by 1 remark from young playmaker Jakob Arthur.

The lad of caput manager Brad Arthur, Jakob has copped immoderate vile maltreatment astatine times this season, lowlighted by him being booed astatine CommBank Stadium erstwhile his representation was projected connected the stadium large screen.

Critics of the nine person claimed young Arthur lone gets a crippled successful the NRL due to the fact that his begetter is the boss.

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Ahead of Sunday's expansive last against Penrith, the accusation of nepotism astatine the Eels was enactment squarely to the youngster, who celebrated his 20th day connected Tuesday.

Jakob Arthur of the Eels during his NRL debut. (Getty)

"I'm astir apt the hardest subordinate to prime each week, nary substance what I did," helium told 9News.

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"A fewer times (coach Brad) said helium hasn't picked maine due to the fact that of each that (allegations of nepotism)... but helium conscionable does what helium thinks is champion for the team."

Arthur volition commencement connected the seat against the Panthers successful the expansive final.

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