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Eels' long-term plan to keep NRL young gun Blaize-ing

Blaize Talagi made a sensational debut playing centre in the Eels' round-three defeat of Manly. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Brad Arthur believes Blaize Talagi could one day succeed Clint Gutherson as Parramatta's fullback as the teen star prepares for his first game as the Eels' bench utility.

Only days after the Eels confirmed the signing of marquee back Zac Lomax, Arthur insisted off-contract Talagi was part of his side's long-term plans.

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