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Post by Electric Eel on Jun 9, 2023 21:43:11 GMT 10
MONDAY 12th June: Canterbury Bulldogs vs Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium, 4.00pm
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Post by Electric Eel on Jun 9, 2023 21:46:22 GMT 10
Bulldogs v Eels: Mahoney named to play; RCG back on deck
Canterbury and Parramatta go head-to-head in a high-pressure match on Monday given both sides sit outside the top eight and are desperate to stay within reach of playing in the finals in 2023.
The Bulldogs were unlucky in a one-point defeat to the Roosters on the Central Coast while the Eels are coming off a bye and will want to use the freshen up a chance to kick-start their momentum created in Round 13.
Both sides enjoyed a win against each other in 2022 by healthy margins with the Bulldogs thumping Parramatta 34-4 before the Eels returned serve with a 42-6 result in August last year.
With a hamstring injury ruling Nathan Cleary out of Origin II the likes of Matt Burton and Mitchell Moses could come into calculations for a state recall with strong performances on Monday.
Team news
Bulldogs: Skipper Reed Mahoney has been named to play despite suffering a Category 2 head injury assessment on Sunday and subsequently being diagnosed with concussion. Mahoney was automatically subject to the 11-day stand down period but the club is able apply for an exemption under which he will only be able to return to train and play if declared fully fit following a review by an independent neurological expert appointed by the NRL. Winger Jacob Kiraz (elbow) is back on deck so Blake Wilson goes to the reserves. Harrison Edwards moves into the starting side at lock and Chris Patolo joins the bench with Ryan Sutton out.
Eels: A huge in for the Eels with representative prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard name to return early from the groin injury he suffered in Round 8. Andrew Davey is also back after missing Round 13 with a concussion. Matt Doorey moves to the bench and Luca Moretti drops out. The NRL on Wednesday advised that Dylan Brown is subject to a No-Fault Stand Down Condition under the NRL Rules.
Stat Attack
Maika Sivo leads the NRL in tryscoring with 15 from 13 matches. The Eels powerhouse has now scored 45 tries in his past 50 games.
The Bulldogs have conceded more penalties (94) than any other team in 2023. The Cowboys are the second worst offenders with 85.
The Bulldogs have won only three of their past 15 games against the Eels
The Eels only have won eight of their past 10 clashes against the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium.
Bulldogs winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 21 tries in 18 games at Accor Stadium.
Eels coach Brad Arthur will surpass Brian Smith’s record of 243 games at the helm of the club.
The Bulldogs have won their past three games played on the June long weekend.
NRL.com
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Post by Electric Eel on Jun 14, 2023 20:20:11 GMT 10
Moses, Gutho inspire Eels to big win over Dogs
On the eve of the NSW squad being named for Origin II, Mitchell Moses made a commanding statement with a brilliant showing to help the Eels beat the Bulldogs 34-12 on Monday.
Alongside fullback Clint Gutherson – who scored a hat trick inside the opening half hour – Moses terrorised Canterbury-Bankstown with his running game and ball-playing and was a leading figure in his side's roaring start, which included providing the last pass for two tries.
A textbook covering tackle on Jacob Preston late in the match at Accor Stadium capped off a performance certain to have given a significant boost to his hopes of nabbing the vacant Blues No.7 jersey.
Moses assisted Gutherson's second and third tries, while Daejarn Asi laid on the opener for his captain with a kick and then set Bailey Simonsson up before the break to give Parramatta a 24-6 half-time lead.
While the second 40 minutes were a more even contest, tries to Will Penisini and Maika Sivo – who shot back to the top of the try-scoring charts with his 16th four-pointer of the year – secured a comfortable win for Parramatta.
In the face of a lopsided possession count, which at times saw the Eels enjoy close to 60 percent of the ball, the Bulldogs will take heart from their ability to stay in the contest.
Teenage half Karl Oloapu set up a Matt Burton try in the first half with a brilliant run, while former Eel Hayze Perham got over just before the hour mark, with Burton converting both.
The victory puts the Eels back within touching distance of the top eight and was a fitting way to celebrate coach Brad Arthur becoming the club's longest-serving coach in his 244th game in charge.
Match Snapshot
The Eels' seventh victory of the year puts them one point outside of the top eight heading into Round 16.
Maika Sivo jumped to the top of the NRL try-scoring charts with his 16th four-pointer of the year. Earlier in the 13th minute he was placed on report for raising a forearm in a hit-up.
Despite being well beaten on the scoreboard, the Bulldogs were the much better team in terms of set completions, finishing 80 percent of their uses of the ball compared to Parramatta's 64 percent.
In his club debut Daejarn Asi impressed, setting up two tries and chiming in with a handful of general play kicks.
Kurtis Morrin underwent a second-half HIA which he passed, while Bulldogs centre Jake Averillo left the field late in the game after earlier appearing to struggle with cramp.
It was Parra's ninth win in their past 11 clashes with the Bulldogs at Accor Stadium.
Play of the Game
After Mitchell Moses sent Tevita Pangai Junior into a spin with some nice footwork, his trusty fullback was again hanging on his shoulder to ensure the half chance became a try. It was a play that summed up the pair's influence on the game perfectly.
What They Said
"Definitely a step back in some areas, there were some areas I thought we were better at. Defensively we were terrible, the 54 missed tackles shows that. A lot of lack of effort off the ball, no togetherness in our defence and just some really poor tackling." – Bulldogs coach Cameron Ciraldo.
"I hope I need to find a new halfback next week, I think we should have to. Mitch was very good today, I think he has been over the last month. I have got no doubt he can do that for New South Wales. He knew how important today was for us as a team in the context of the season and he delivered." – Eels coach Brad Arthur.
What's Next
The Eels take on another of the big winners from Round 15, the Sea Eagles, at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night, while the Bulldogs are back in action on Sunday when they take on a Sharks side sure to be reeling from a last-up thrashing at the hands of the Storm.
NRL.com
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Post by Electric Eel on Jun 17, 2023 22:21:01 GMT 10
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