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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:36:08 GMT 10
SATURDAY 6th April: Parramatta Eels v Cronulla Sharks at ANZ Stadium, 7.35pm
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:36:36 GMT 10
NRL.com
Eels v Sharks: Salmon in for Brown; Dugan new fullback
Both these teams are looking strong in 2019 with two wins from their first three games, Parramatta starting the season with back-to-back victories ahead of last week's loss to the premiers while Cronulla rebounded from a first-up loss to thump two Queensland sides.
The Eels' early performances have surprised the critics, with Blake Ferguson helping spark the team to wins over Penrith and Canterbury before the blue and golds matched it with the Roosters until the final 20 minutes last Friday night.
The Sharks lost Paul Gallen and Matt Moylan to injuries in Townsville last weekend but still came away with an emphatic 42-16 win.
The Rundown
Team news
Eels: Five-eighth Dylan Brown (back) is out and his place is taken by Jaeman Salmon. In the only other change to the team beaten 32-18 last week by the Roosters, Tepai Moeroa has been named as the starting lock, with Peni Terepo dropping back to the bench.
Sharks: Josh Dugan has been named as the man to fill injured Matt Moylan's shoes at fullback, while Bronson Xerri has been promoted to start at right centre. That's the only change coach John Morris has made to the team that thrashed the Cowboys.
Key match-up
Shaun Lane & Marata Niukore v Briton Nikora & Kurt Capewell. The second-row duos of both clubs have been success stories this season, with new signing Lane and 22-year-old prospect Niukore outstanding for Parramatta while rookie Nikora and the versatile Capewell stepping up in place of the retired Luke Lewis and the injured Wade Graham. Both Lane and Niukore have already crossed for tries this year while the impressive Nikora looks a real find for Cronulla and Capewell has been used to cover for injuries in the outside backs.
For the Eels to win
They can't afford to switch off. Being beaten by the Roosters is nothing to be embarrassed about but Brad Arthur was disappointed with his team's goal-line defence late in the game on Friday night and they'll have to be more focused against a team that ran in five tries in one 20-minute burst against the Cowboys in round 3. This Sharks team looks likely to make the Eels pay for any lapse in concentration in defence.
For the Sharks to win
The fringe players will need to step up. With Moylan (hamstring) out and Gallen (rib cartilage) in some doubt despite being named on Tuesday, there will be more pressure on Cronulla's youngsters to step up. The likes of Jack Williams and Bronson Xerri have plenty of talent but it's hard to replace experience at this level.
Brett Kimmorley says
Parramatta competed against the Roosters but made a few errors. The Eels pack is powerful but I think the time will be taken away from Mitchell Moses and his new halves partner Jaeman Salmon again this week. It'll be interesting to see how 20-year-olds Salmon and Reed Mahoney go against another strong defensive team in Cronulla. For the Sharks, the make-up of their side will determine a lot because they'll probably be down a few troops. Eels by 2
Eels Stat Attack
Parramatta's attack has improved massively this season. They ranked last in the NRL for points scored in 2018 but now sit equal-second for tries scored (13) after three rounds. Mitch Moses has enjoyed his new status as the team's undisputed No.1 playmaker while Ferguson and Fijian rookie Maika Sivo have given the team some real strike weapons on the wings.
Sharks Stat Attack
Shaun Johnson was signed to replace the attacking spark Cronulla lost when Valentine Holmes left the club and so far he's been up to the task, laying on three try assists in as many games and kicking 11 goals at 85%. The Sharks actually lead the league for line breaks (15) and are among the top five attacking teams in the competition after three rounds.
And another thing ...
They may have finished at the bottom of the ladder last year but in 2017 the Eels pipped Cronulla to a top-four finish, despite the Sharks winning the only contest between the sides that season. Both teams finished the year on similar notes however, with eventual grand finalists North Queensland knocking out the Sharks in the first week of the finals and the Eels a week later.
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:37:04 GMT 10
Eels v Sharks Team List
The Parramatta Eels line up to take on the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at ANZ Stadium on Saturday 6 April in Round Four of the NRL Telstra Premiership has been named by Blue & Gold Head Coach Brad Arthur.
The Eels and Sharks will play for the Johnny Mannah Cup this Saturday night. The annual fixture honours former Eels and Sharks player Jon Mannah, and supports the work of the Mannah Foundation, assisting young people from all walks of life.
Arthur has named a 21 man squad for the clash with several changes to his line up that suffered a 32-18 defeat to the Sydney Roosters last week.
Eels half Dylan Brown has been ruled out with an injury with Jaeman Salmon named in the halves alongside Mitch Moses.
Tepai Moeroa has been named at lock with Peni Terepo, Tim Mannah, Kane Evans and Oregon Kaufusi on the bench.
Ray Stone, Matt McIlwrick, Josh Hoffman and George Jennings form the reserves.
Kick off is at 7:35pm.
Grab your tickets and be a part of the blockbuster event now!
Parramatta Eels
1. Clint Gutherson (c)
2. Maika Sivo
3. Michael Jennings
4. Brad Takairangi
5. Blake Ferguson
6. Jaeman Salmon
7. Mitch Moses
8. Daniel Alvaro
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Marata Niukore
13. Tepai Moeroa
Interchange
14. Peni Terepo
15. Tim Mannah
16. Kane Evans
17. Oregon Kaufusi
18. Ray Stone
19. Matt McIlwrick
20. Josh Hoffman
21. George Jennings
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:37:52 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:38:15 GMT 10
NRL.com
Moses parts Sharks defence to guide Parra home
Mitchell Moses has delivered a five-star performance to help Parramatta bid farewell to ANZ Stadium in style with a 24-12 victory over an injury-hit Cronulla Sharks on Saturday night.
The Eels were pushed all the way in a see-sawing contest in front of 11,185 at the Olympic Park venue to notch their third win of the season and regain the Johnny Mannah Cup for the first time since 2014.
It was the final home game for the Eels before they host Wests Tigers at their newly-built Bankwest Stadium in round six.
Moses had the ball on a string with three try assists and a strong kicking game as he continued an outstanding start to the season.
The Sharks were dealt a blow before kick-off with five-eighth Shaun Johnson a late scratching due to a quad strain. To make matters worse they lost prop Aaron Woods with a suspected broken foot in the second half.
It capped a horror evening for the Shire side, who never shied away from the contest but lacked polish without experienced men Matt Moylan (hamstring) and Paul Gallen (rib).
Their injury woes continued during the clash in the seventh minute with Josh Dugan leaving the field for a HIA assessment after landing awkwardly on the ground.
It was a mixed night for the fill-in Sharks fullback, who was in the wars with several blows to the body before spilling a ball in-goal to give Parramatta the lead late in the clash.
Dugan's mandatory 15 minutes on the sidelines for a HIA forced Josh Morris to fullback and the Eels targeted the Sharks' left edge almost immediately to strike first through Marata Niukore, who finished off a Moses cross-field kick fumbled by Sosaia Feki.
Feki made amends in the 27th minute when he capitalised on a bad blunder by Blake Ferguson to score and the Sharks were back in it.
Fresh back on the field after successfully passing a concussion test, Dugan's night worsened with the Sharks No.1 struggling with a lower hip complaint before spilling a simple long kick to give the Eels a chance to strike back.
Another error from Feki in the following play left the Eels with a final chance before halftime and a slick backline movement created enough space for Brad Takairangi to cross wide out.
Cronulla burst out of the blocks in the second half with a set play from a penalty tap executed brilliantly with Chad Townsend and Kurt Capewell linking to send Feki over for a double.
The Sharks threatened to steal the lead with several half-chances but a strong run by Tim Mannah shifted momentum in the Eels' favour and they struck the front again when Dugan fumbled a Moses kick and Jennings cleaned up the scraps to score.
The game was sealed late in the clash with Moses finding Ferguson in space, who sent Jennings over for a double.
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:38:59 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:43:03 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:44:18 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:45:05 GMT 10
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