Parramatta Eels vs Wests Tigers: NRL live scores, blog
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Parramatta Vs. Wests Tigers |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 29 April, 2012 |
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| Parramatta Stadium, NSW | ||
| Wests Tigers 31 defeated Parramatta 30 | ||
| Parramatta | Wests Tigers | |
| 30 | FINAL SCORE | 31 |
| 5 | TRIES | 5 |
| 5/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 4/5 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 1/1 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 1/1 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Ashley Klein |
| Touch judges: Ricky McFarlane & R Turner |
The Wests Tigers will be looking to build some much needed momentum when they face the struggling Parramatta Eels today. Join us for live scores and commentary from 3.00pm AEST.
Parramatta and the Tigers are currently on the wrong end of the NRL ladder, with both teams severely struggling to post wins together.
The Eels have lost two straight matches after earlier beating reigning premiers the Manly Sea Eagles barely a month ago.
Parramatta’s most recent defeat saw them lose 24-18 to a Sharks outfit currently on a five match winning streak.
Despite going toe to toe with an inform side for the majority of the contest, the Eels once again failed to secure the competition points in a match where they had their chances to earn a much needed victory.
The Tigers meanwhile haven’t faired much better form wise, but at least they got their second win on the board just over a week ago when they dispatched a weakened Panthers outfit 30-nil.
Their victory against Penrith could not have come at a better time, given that the Tigers ended a five match losing streak.
After rediscovering some semblance of form, the Tigers will be favoured to string consecutive wins together against an Eels side low on confidence.
Prediction
Where does one begin to analyse Parramatta’s woes? The Eels are struggling in all facets of the game and haven’t displayed the attitude necessary to compete in NRL matches, let alone win one.
Key recruits Chris Sandow and Willie Tonga have failed to spark the Eels attack as they play behind a forward pack that has struggled to lay the platform necessary for their strike players to shine.
Sandow in particular is having a shocking season and has been demoted to NSW cup this week in a bid to rediscover some much needed confidence.
If there was one piece of good news to come out of the loss to Cronulla however, it was the performance of fullback Jarryd Hayne.
In a losing outfit, Hayne was superb as he scored two tries whilst also setting up another four-pointer for winger Cheyse Blair in the first half.
Despite his struggles with injury this season, Hayne remains Parramatta’s best hope of securing victory against the Tigers today.
With a NSW Origin jersey up for grabs, it wouldn’t surprise to see Hayne perform strongly for the Eels this afternoon.
If Hayne has an off day however, the chances of the Eels beating the Tigers appear slim, particularly if Benji Marshall, Robbie Farah and Chris Lawrence play their best footy.
If the preceding Tigers players can pick up from where they left off against the Panthers, then the 2005 premiers should notch a vital win that may just spark their season to life.
Tigers by 8.
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9:16pm
Eamon said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Thanks Steven for dropping Sando if not we might have lost.
9:53pm
maximus said | 9:53pm | Report comment
Another TV finish. Reddy loses ball in 2 man tackle and Eels score. Marshall throws an alleged forward pass to Murdoch marsila at Wests 40m , change of possession and Eels score – if that was a forward pass there were 100 in the game and hayne scores a try after stepping around 3 Eels players in the road of Tigers players to score – Marshall complains but they are well in front. Must have been the TV game…
8:29pm
Jimbo jones said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Any reason why the Tigers had Murdoch-Masila? Was defending on the wing instead of the usual structure? Was there an injury to a winger/centre? (Tuquiri was defending at centre)
4:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:54pm | Report comment
Don’t let the scoreline fool you. The Tigers had this contest won as they raced away to a 31 nil lead. With the points in the bag, they fell off terribly in defence and the Eels managed to finish with a flourish as they posted 30 unanswered points to avoid a very heavy defeat. In the end they lost by just the solitary field goal to Marshall. However, as good as Parramatta were in the last ten minutes here, they were awful for seventy minutes against a Tigers side that simply strolled its way to victory before the Eels onslaught late on. The Eels however have shown plenty of character today and it will serve them well ahead of next week’s clash against the Bulldogs. Tigers coach Tim Sheens however will be furious even though the Tigers have secured the win. They took their foot off the pedal and paid dearly on the scoreboard. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company for Monday night football on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Eels 30
Tigers 31
4:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:49pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts and its 30-31 Tigers
FULLTIME:
Eels 30
Tigers 31
4:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:48pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Blair scores right on fulltime and the Eels will only lose by one points here. Great try by the Eels as they spread it left and Blair races away to score.
Eels 28
Tigers 31
4:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47pm | Report comment
79′ – And all of a sudden its a seven point game here after the Tigers led by 31 points. Tigers will still win however.
Eels 24
Tigers 31
4:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46pm | Report comment
TRY EELS and CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Hayne scores and the Eels are on fire now. They are building nicely for next week.
Eels 24
Tigers 31
4:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45pm | Report comment
78′ – Sio makes a break and finds Keating on the inside and the Eels are right on the attack again.
Eels 18
Tigers 31
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts and its 18-31 Tigers. Scoreline looks better for the Eels now and the Tigers have fallen away in the last ten minutes.
Eels 18
Tigers 31
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Sio scores in the corner after latching on to a great long pass from McGuire. Eels finishing with a flourish here but why do they perform now with the game dead?
Eels 16
Tigers 31
4:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42pm | Report comment
74′ – Marshall throws a forward pass and the Eels will go on the attack yet again. Tigers are putting themselves under unnecessary pressure here.
Eels 12
Tigers 31
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
NO TRY EELS – Sio drops the football and the Tigers get the 20 metre tap. Tigers have fallen off in defence here and Tim Sheens will not be happy with their attitude late on. Eels however have arrived seventy minutes late.
Eels 12
Tigers 31
4:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:40pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Sio may have pounced on a Keating grubber and scored in the corner here. Checking for grounding.
Eels 12
Tigers 31
4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
73′ – Eels now work it out of their own half and they now look at their most energetic with the game seemingly lost. Where was this attitude earlier on? Eels now in Tigers territory and they get six again as Tuqiri fails to regather an Eels play the ball.
Eels 12
Tigers 31
4:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:38pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts and its 12-31 Tigers.
Hayne and Tonga finally combine and it looked for the Eels in attack.
Eels 12
Tigers 31
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Tonga scores for the Eels and its back to back tries for Parramatta. Too little too late though unless they get another very quickly.
Eels 10
Tigers 31
4:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36pm | Report comment
70′ – Shocking pass from Roberts and Reddy regathers the football for the Tigers. Tigers however lose possession and the Eels get another chance to score.
Eels 6
Tigers 31
4:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:35pm | Report comment
69′ – Parramatta now work it out of their own half and they make easy yardage here and they now get the penalty. Chance for the Eels to post back to back tries here.
Eels 6
Tigers 31
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Burt converts and its 6-31 Tigers. Game was over a long time ago though for the Eels.
Eels 6
Tigers 31
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
TRY EELS – Ryan scores for the Eels and they finally post points. Ryan was too strong for the Tigers defence as he hits and spins his way to the tryline.
Eels 4
Tigers 31
4:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32pm | Report comment
66′ – Humble loses possession for the Tigers and the Eels get the football though. They don’t look like scoring points today the Eels even though they are on the attack.
Eels 0
Tigers 31
4:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:31pm | Report comment
65′ – Roberts with another bomb and Moltzen defuses it easily. Parramatta are playing forlorn football at the moment as the Tigers stroll their way to victory.
Eels 0
Tigers 31
4:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:30pm | Report comment
64′ – You have to feel sorry for Eels fans. They turn out in force today and will be going home dissapointed once again. Parramatta are not playing like an NRL side this season as Marshall kicks deep and finds Hayne who has been quite.
Eels 0
Tigers 31
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 31 nil Tigers.
Eels 0
Tigers 31
4:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:28pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Murdoch Masila scores and the Tigers are enjoying themselves now at the Eels expense…
Eels 0
Tigers 29
4:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:28pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Murdoch-Masila and Marshall combine yet again as the Kiwi superstar grubbers and sees his kick regathered by Masila. Checking for off-side I think.
Eels 0
Tigers 25
4:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:26pm | Report comment
61′ – Hayne has to play at a Marshall grubber and its another drop-out for the Tigers. Marshall now has the football on a string. Tigers should score again here.
Eels 0
Tigers 25
4:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:25pm | Report comment
60′ – The Tigers juggernaut is rolling along nicely now as they begin to build some much needed momentum here. Tigers now get a penalty as Keating produces a bad spear tackle on Blair. Eels are totally losing their way now and the Tigers with a great chance to build their points differential.
Eels 0
Tigers 25
4:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:24pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 25 nil Tigers.
That was a great take by Murdoch Masila. The Tigers haven’t conceded a point for a while here given that they also kept the Panthers scoreless in round 7. Great performance all round by the Tigers today.
Eels 0
Tigers 25
4:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:22pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Marshall with a bomb and Murdoch Masila regathers the football and scores. Game over surely now for the Eels.
Eels 0
Tigers 23
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
NO TRY EELS – Tigers will get a penalty now after the most obvious double movement from Moi Moi. Tigers remain in complete control and the points continue to elude Parramatta.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:20pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Six more tackles for Parramatta here and they have to score now to get some confidence here. Moi Moi may have scored here but its surely a double movement…
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:19pm | Report comment
55′ – Tuqiri with a run and a kick and he nearly finds Marshall but the bounce is awful and the Eels regather possession. Eels now in Tigers territory and the game has come to life somewhat.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:18pm | Report comment
54′ – Tonga finally makes a break out wide and nearly scores a try but he appears to have lost the football and its a turnover for the Tigers.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:16pm | Report comment
52′ – Reddy is forced into touch now and that’s some strong defence from Blair on the wing. Eels will get some field position now but they have to score soon. The contest really lacks spark from their part.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:15pm | Report comment
51′ – Moltzen returns the football for the Tigers now as McGuire kicks deep. Parramatta are just offering nothing at the moment as the Tigers go about their business comfortably in possession.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:14pm | Report comment
50′ – Hayne with another bomb and Ryan does very well to defuse it. Hayne needs to run the football because his bombs just aren’t doing anything at the moment for the Eels. Tigers with possession and they are already on the halfway line as Farah kicks deep and Hayne returns the football.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
48′ – Blair loses possession as he fails to handle a Marshall inside pass. Eels survive but they are on life support at the moment.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
47′ – Marshall gets a penalty now and the Tigers will remain on the attack. A try here should kill off the contest here and secure a very strong victory for the Tigers.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
46′ – Fulton with a kick into the in-goal and Hayne has to play at the football and the Tigers will get a drop-out. Razzle dazzle football from the Tigers there as they kept the ball alive. Eels are on the ropes now.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:09pm | Report comment
45′ – Roberts with a nice deep kick finds touch and its nearly a 40/20. Tigers will get the scrum feed however and they remain in complete control to start the second half.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
44′ – Farah with a kick but it goes dead in-goal and the Eels get the 20 metre restart. Parramatta not doing much at the moment.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:07pm | Report comment
43′ – Roberts with a bomb and Moltzen defuses it well and returns the football well after making a mini-break. Tigers just too comfortable at the moment for Parramatta’s liking.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:06pm | Report comment
42′- Marshall with a kick now and finds Sio who returns the football for Parramatta. Hayne has to get heavily involved here if the Eels are a chance today. Tonga has been quite for Parramatta.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
41′ – Eels work it up to the halfway here as Hayne kicks deep and finds Moltzen who returns the football for the Tigers, but Ryan forces Moltzen back in a good tackle.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Eels with possession. Can Parramatta turn this around or will the Tigers put on 50 by fulltime?
Eels 0
Tigers 19
3:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:54pm | Report comment
The Tigers are slowly rediscovering their best form here as they head into the break with a comfortable lead against a lethargic Eels side that remain toothless in attack. There is a big crowd at Parramatta stadium but the Eels are just not responding with the positive energy the fans are after. The Tigers, through Marshall and Farah, are controlling proceedings easily here and should be able to run away with this if they score first in the second half. If Parramatta score first after the break however, hopefully they can fire up and give their long suffering supporters an exciting finish. Not looking good though for the Eels…
HALFTIME:
Eels 0
Tigers 19
3:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:51pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Eels 0
Tigers 19
3:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:51pm | Report comment
FIELD GOAL TIGERS – Marshall with a smart field goal and the Tigers now lead 19 nil. Great play from the Tigers star right on the verge of halftime.
Eels 0
Tigers 19
3:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:49pm | Report comment
38′ – Roberts sums up the Eels first half after he throws a forward pass that went five metres infront of everybody. Terrible play from the Eels in attack and the Tigers get the turnover on the halfway.
Eels 0
Tigers 18
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
37′ – Marshall with a kick and it comes off an Eels defender and Farah fails to regather the football and the Eels are off the hook. Parramatta to get the scrum feed and they can’t concede any more points now.
Eels 0
Tigers 18
3:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:47pm | Report comment
36′ – McGuire with a bomb and Ryan struggles to regain possession but Tuqiri does well to get the football and then goes on a run down field before getting hit by Moi Moi in a great hit.
Eels 0
Tigers 18
3:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:45pm | Report comment
34′ – Reddy regathers possession for the Tigers as the Eels just try to force their hand too much in attack. Tigers now work it out of their own half as Humble kicks deep and the football goes dead in-goal.
Eels 0
Tigers 18
3:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:44pm | Report comment
33′ – Eels get a much needed penalty here and they will go on the attack. Parramatta have to score here just to get the crowd to life as we approach halftime…
Eels 0
Tigers 18
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
32′ – Tigers haven’t been under pressure at all in the first half here as they once again work it out of their own half as Lawrence kicks deep and finds touch. Everything going the Tigers way at the moment.
Eels 0
Tigers 18
3:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:42pm | Report comment
PENALTY SUCCESSFUL – Moltzen converts and its 18 nil now after Allgood was penalised for a high shot on Marshall.
Eels 0
Tigers 18
3:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:41pm | Report comment
30′ – Now Marshall stays down injured and the referee says he saw a high shot and it could be another penalty for the Tigers here. This is turning into a nightmare half for Parramatta…
Eels 0
Tigers 16
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
29′ – McGuire is on report yet again and the Tigers get the penalty for the hit on Farah. Tigers now will go on the attack and this could get very ugly for Parramatta now. Tigers smell blood.
Eels 0
Tigers 16
3:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:38pm | Report comment
28′ – Tigers now work it up to the halfway and they reach Eels territory. Farah now stays down injured and the Eels will welcome a break in play. They are not in this at the moment Parramatta.
Eels 0
Tigers 16
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 16 nil Tigers.
Tigers in complete control now and the Eels infront of a big home crowd are performing badly yet again.
Eels 0
Tigers 16
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Fulton scores for the Tigers as he busts some shocking Eels defence and scores near the posts. Tigers on fire now and they could rack up a big score today.
Eels 0
Tigers 14
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
25′ – Hayne with another bomb and Moltzen defuses it easily and the Tigers are in control here. Another try could very well see them win this match before halftime. Tigers get six again and they are right on the attack.
Eels 0
Tigers 10
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
24′ – Humble with a cross field kick and Sio does very well to defuse the football and he races back to the 20 metre line. Good play from the young Eels winger.
Eels 0
Tigers 10
3:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:32pm | Report comment
23′ – Tigers regather possession after the Eels once again muck up an attacking play. Tigers now on the halfway and they look likely to score another try.
Eels 0
Tigers 10
3:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:31pm | Report comment
22′ – Tigers now have settled and are playing the game on their terms as they work it up to the halfway here. Marshall kicks deep and finds Hayne who now makes a break and makes the halfway. Just what the Eels needed.
Eels 0
Tigers 10
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Marshall misses and it remains 10 nil.
Great play from Ryan there and the Tigers are now in control here. They just have more creativity in attack and they are making the Eels pay on the scoreboard now.
Eels 0
Tigers 10
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Ryan has scored a superb try for the Tigers after regathering his own grubber and scoring in the corner.
Eels 0
Tigers 10
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
18′ – Tigers now get a penalty and they will go on the attack. Eels have looked shaky in defence thus far and the Tigers are starting to warm up in possession.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
NO TRY – Roberts squanders a great attacking opportunity after making a break for the Eels. Tigers dodge a bullet.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:26pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Roberts looks to have made a break, put in a grubber and regathered and scored. Not sure however if has lost the football here. I think he has. I thought he grubbered the football but he has lost it.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:24pm | Report comment
17′ – Tigers attack but Lawrence fails to handle a Moltzen offload and the Eels are off the hook. Tigers though now spreading their wings in attack and Parramatta are struggling to cope. Eels though with the football.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
16′ – Roberts loses possession for the Eels now and the Tigers regain possession. Parramatta are at sixes and sevens in attack and there is not coordination whatsoever.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:22pm | Report comment
15′ – Shocking set in attack from the Eels but Moltzen loses possession after Hayne produces a shocking kick and the Eels go back on the attack.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
14′ – Eels get the penalty as Tuqiri is penalised. Eels will go on the attack and we will see how well they can attack without Sandow in the line-up.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
13′ – Tigers now work it out of their own half after scoring points. Now Marshall kicks deep and finds Hayne who returns the football for the Eels. Parramatta have to muscle up now with possession.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:19pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 6 nil Tigers. That was shocking defence from the Eels.
Eels 0
Tigers 6
3:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:18pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Too easy for the Tigers as Farah drifts crossfield and then finds Lawrence on the inside who scores under the posts.
Eels 0
Tigers 4
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
10′ – Eels produce a knock on after Farah had the football knocked out of his hands. Tigers will get possession and will go right on the attack.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:16pm | Report comment
9′ – Hayne with another midfield bomb but the Tigers just lay off and then tackle the Eels player and its a turnover. Tigers in good field position now.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:15pm | Report comment
7′ – Marshall finds touch and the conservative approach continues from both teams here. Tigers now will want to produce a good defensive set here.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:14pm | Report comment
7′ – Well the fans have certainly turned out for the Eels today. Parramatta have to respond well and repay the faith of their fans. Tigers work it up to the halfway here.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:13pm | Report comment
6′ – Moltzen with a very good take under pressure as he defuses a Hayne bomb. McGuire then hits Moltzen and its a penalty to the Tigers. McGuire is now on report here…
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
5′ – Reddy is caught on the last tackle before kicking and Hayne returns the football for Parramatta. Disorganised in attack are the Tigers at the moment.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:11pm | Report comment
4′ – Roberts with a kick now and Moltzen returns the football for the Tigers. Both teams playing conservative football at the moment.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:10pm | Report comment
3′ – Marshall with a kick to the corner and Hayne returns the football for the Eels. Early arm wrestle thus far.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:09pm | Report comment
2′ – Galloway regains possession for the Tigers as Ryan loses the football for the Eels. Tigers survive with some strong defence there.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
2′ – Six more tackles for the Eels as Moltzen makes a mess of a Hayne bomb. Old demons rise again for Moltzen.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
1′ – Nice set from the Tigers as they reach the halfway and Farah kicks deep and finds Hayne. Eels with possession now.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Tigers with possession.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
3:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:03pm | Report comment
Both teams making their way out now…. There is a good crowd here at Parramatta stadium despite both teams struggling this season. 18,000 people by the looks of it.
Eels 0
Tigers 0
2:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:56pm | Report comment
Good afternoon and welcome to this live NRL blog covering the clash between the Eels and Tigers. With Origin on the horizon, expect Hayne and Farah to play well today in order to press their claims for a NSW Origin jersey. Hayne in particular will have to shine today for the Eels given that Sandow is out of the side. Can McGuire shine in the Eels no.7 jersey for Parramatta? The Tigers still have a lot of improving to do after their 30 nil win against Penrith and will need to be on song against an Eels side that beat Manly the last time they played at Parramatta stadium. This should be an interesting contest so please leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.