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Langford was graded by the Parramatta Eels in the 1988 season, he made his first grade debut at second-row in his side's 22−20 victory over arch rivals the Manly Sea Eagles at Parramatta Stadium in round 1 of the 1989 season.Langford made 12 appearances for the Eels in his debut season, with seven of those being in the starting side.In the 1990 season, Langford played all of his 13 games for the season in the starting side.