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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:55:02 GMT 10
MONDAY 22nd April: Parramatta Eels v Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium, 4.00pm
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:55:25 GMT 10
NRL.com
Eels v Wests Tigers: Arthur turns to young guns; Tigers unchanged
It's only round six but this Sunday night duel should be a great test for both teams for different reasons.
The Eels went to Canberra intending to make a statement last week, only to be sent home with plenty to think about after a 19-0 shutout.
Teams make it a goal every year to avoid two losses on the trot and that's the challenge facing Parra this week.
The Tigers got the better of the Broncos last week in a gutsy come-from-behind win and have shown they're a team that usually won't beat itself - not withstanding their patchy effort in round three against the Bulldogs.
This game could go either way.
The Rundown
Team news
Eels: Two new faces on the interchange bench for Brad Arthur with 19-year-old Oregon Kaufusi and 21-year-old Ray Stone coming in for Kane Evans and David Gower who have been named as reserves. Stone made one NRL appearance in 2018 and Kaufusi has played just four games.
Wests Tigers: Not surprisingly, Michael Maguire has kept last week's winning team intact. The fifth-placed Tigers are chasing their fourth win.
Key match-up
There's nothing Robbie Farah loves more than a chance to take on a young up-and-comer and that's what he's got on Sunday against promising hooker Reed Mahoney. The Eels need their rookie rake to hold his own against Farah.
For the Eels to win
Last year a loss like they had to Canberra might've left the Eels feeling sorry for themselves, but you get the feeling they'll be eager to get straight back on the horse. They need to stay pro-active in attack to keep the Tigers guessing defensively - something they didn't do well against the Raiders.
For the Tigers to win
They've proved they can keep teams to low scores and they play as a team, but the Tigers need to keep looking for news ways to score or at least develop their existing offensive system if they really want to be a threat in September.
Brett Kimmorley says
Parramatta weren’t great against the Raiders. Blake Ferguson was nullified to a large part by Canberra. They need a recovery week more than working on a lot of things. The Tigers have been scrapping really well. The thing I’m most looking forward to on Monday is the new Bankwest Stadium. With a sellout crowd it will be amazing. Eels by 4
Eels Stat Attack
Parra completed just 56% (19/34) in the 19-0 loss to the Raiders. They missed 52 tackles and had 18 errors. After five rounds Clint Gutherson leads the NRL in line break assists (6).
Tigers Stat Attack
The Tigers boast the third-best defensive record in the competition, conceding 59 points in five games. They lead the NRL in decoy runs (269) and all runs (957) and are also first in receipts (2,161).
And another thing ...
It might not rank up with Darren Albert's try to win the 1997 grand final, but Michael Chee-Kam etched his name into West Tigers folklore with his improbable match-winning try at the death against Brisbane last week. Extra time seemed a certainty before Chee-Kam had the presence of mind to see no-one was set for a field goal and decided to head towards the try-line. He caught the Broncos off guard and crashed over for a try that will be remembered years from now.
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:55:46 GMT 10
Team List: Eels v Wests Tigers
The Parramatta Eels round six team list to take on the Wests Tigers at Bankwest Stadium on Easter Monday (22 April) has been named by Blue & Gold Head Coach Brad Arthur.
After suffering a 19-0 defeat to the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium last week, Arthur has made two changes to his seventeen for the clash.
Young forwards Oregon Kaufusi and Ray Stone have been named on the bench alongside Peni Terepo and Tim Mannah with David Gower, Kane Evans, Josh Hoffman and Greg Leleisiuao on the extended bench.
Kick off is at 4pm.
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. Oregon Kaufusi
17. Ray Stone
18. David Gower
19. Kane Evans
20. Josh Hoffman
21. Greg Leleisiuao
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:56:58 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:57:23 GMT 10
NRL.com
Eels thrash Tigers to open new stadium in style
The rampant Parramatta Eels have christened their plush new stadium in style with a merciless 51-6 demolition of the Wests Tigers.
Playing their first game at a sold out Bankwest Stadium, the Eels put on an Easter Monday clinic, scoring nine tries to one to claim their fourth win of the season.
Parramatta had stars all over the field, none more so than Clint Gutherson, Mitch Moses and Michael Jennings.
The Tigers had their usually staunch defence ripped to shreds, falling behind 30-0 in half an hour on the way to their third loss of the season.
Parramatta scored five tries from their opening 11 sets, while the Tigers failed to register a single point despite making no errors in the first 30 minutes.
The Eels endured their share of adversity in the opening 10 minutes, losing forwards Daniel Alvaro and Marata Niukore to head knocks (although Niukore later returned), while the Tigers had their own concerns when Robbie Farah headed to the dressing room with a head injury. The former Origin hooker failed a mandatory HIA and played no further part in the match.
Both teams had early chances to strike, but it was Parra first on the board with a crowd-pleasing Moses try which started on the first tackle of a seven-tackle set. Moses drilled the sideline conversion for a 6-0 lead after 13 minutes.
Moses had a try assist from a perfectly placed kick minutes later, with Brad Takairangi leaping above the pack for his second try of the season. Moses converted for a 12-0 lead.
The home side stretched the lead to 18-0 in the 22nd minute when Jennings slipped through to score under the posts.
The game was effectively over when Clint Gutherson split the defence and put Jennings away for his second, duly converted by Moses for a 24-0 lead.
Shaun Lane set up Jaeman Salmon for Parra's fifth try, with Moses kicking his 20th straight conversion for a 30-0 lead.
The Tigers finally got on the board with Ben Matulino's 35th-minute try under the posts but had little to smile about facing a 30-6 half-time deficit.
The home side continued the rout in the second half with tries to Oregon Kaufusi, Reed Mahoney, Maika Sivo and Shaun Lane and a field goal to Moses in a perfect start to life at their new home.
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:58:07 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 18:58:42 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 19:00:22 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 19:00:53 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 19:03:04 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Dec 14, 2020 19:03:39 GMT 10
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