He might have been on the sideline in 2022 but Moree's Jock Brazel is set to lead out the Parramatta Eels' under-21 team for the coming season.
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Brazel has been named as the captain for the Jersey Flegg squad who begin their 2023 campaign this Saturday against the Canberra Raiders.
The 19-year-old has been named in the second row spot.
Last year, Brazel was recovering from rupturing his ACL.
In December, he told the Champion he was eager to get back on the field.
"I can't wait to get back into the up and coming season. I'm so keen," he said.
"Despite all the hurdles I am still loving footy more than ever and really can't wait get on the field again, if anything the time away has made me keener then ever.
"Regardless of what is happening around, I just try and get on with my job and just always stay grateful for the opportunity I've got."
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