Jason Ryles has rebutted claims Parramatta blundered by releasing Clint Gutherson as one of the blue and gold’s favourite sons prepares to come up against his former side for the first time since his high-profile departure
Former Eels skipper Gutherson was let go after new coach Ryles informed him he planned to move him from fullback before he was picked up by St George Illawarra in the wake of Ben Hunt’s exit from the Red V.
Over nine seasons at the Eels, the workhorse fullback earnt the nickname “King Gutho” and a reputation as their talismanic skipper.
