Tallyn Da Silva

Tallyn Da Silva (born 20 April 2005) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League.

Background Da Silva grew up in the Campbelltown area, and was educated at Westfields Sports High School. He played his junior career with the East Campbelltown Eagles. He is of Portuguese descent on his father's side

Playing career Da Silva joined the Wests Tigers in 2023. Da Silva started the season in the S. G. Ball Cup competition, then quickly graduated to the Jersey Flegg Cup competition, before ending up in the NSW Cup competition. Tigers' coach Tim Sheens, who allowed the likes of Benji Marshall and Chris Lawrence to thrive at a very young age noticed Da Silva's efforts, and was fast tracked to the first grade side.

Da Silva made his first grade debut for the Wests Tigers from the bench with regular back-up hooker Jake Simpkin promoted to the starting side in place of the injured Apisai Koroisau, in his side's 28–6 loss to the Melbourne Storm at Campbelltown Stadium in round 16 of the 2023 NRL season

2025 Da Silva signed in a mid season switch to the Parramatta Eels on a four and a half year deal. On 30 June, the Parramatta club confirmed the signing. It was reported that Da Silva wanted to stay at the Wests Tigers but had grown frustrated with a lack of playing time after head coach Benji Marshall elected to give more minutes to Apisai Koroisau. In round 19, Da Silva made his club debut for Parramatta in their 32-10 loss against Penrith.

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