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George Clarke

Eels have high hopes of holding on to Blaize Talagi

Parramatta are confident of being able to hold on to talented teenager Blaize Talagi. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Parramatta remain confident of retaining talented teenager Blaize Talagi and ensuring Zac Lomax is at the club next season as they hunt for a replacement for axed coach Brad Arthur.

Talagi, 19, failed to take up an option of a contract extension with the Eels earlier this year, highlighting concerns about the club's ability to hold on to their best emerging talent.

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