Eels sign Muspratt, McKinnon,
lock-up Widders until end of 2004

Parramatta has added another North Queensland player to its ranks for the next National Rugby League season.

The Eels, who announced the signing of Chris Muckert yesterday, have added his current Cowboys team-mate Shane Muspratt. The Eels have also lured former lower grader Wade McKinnon back from South Sydney and re-signed back rower Dean Widders until the end of 2004.