Parramatta Eels vs Newcastle Knights: NRL live scores, blog
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Parramatta Vs. Newcastle |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 30 June, 2012 |
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| Parramatta Stadium, NSW | ||
| Newcastle 20 defeated Parramatta 12 | ||
| Parramatta | Newcastle | |
| 12 | FINAL SCORE | 20 |
| 2 | TRIES | 4 |
| 2/2 | CONVERSION KICKS | 2/4 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
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Important moments:
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| Referee: M Cecchin |
| Touch judges: Ricky McFarlane & Adam Gee |
The Parramatta Eels host the Newcastle Knights at Parramatta Stadium in Round 17 NRL action on a modified Super Saturday. Join us for live NRL scores and commentary from 7pm AEST.
Parramatta (16th) returned to the winners circle last weekend with a dramatic 19-18 golden point victory over their neighbours, the Penrith Panthers. The Eels done it the hard way coming from behind to steal the win at Centrebet Stadium.
Can the Eels do it this week without superstar fullback Jarryd Hayne? Veteran Luke Burt shifts to the back, Ryan Morgan to the wing allowing the return of another star in Willie Tonga.
Inspirational skipper Nathan Hindmarsh turned the clock back last week with a gargantuan performance and will need to lead these young Eels from the front again if they are to beat the Newcastle Knights.
The Knights (13th) also returned to some kind of form last weekend with a dominant display against Wests Tigers on Monday night Football. Newcastle’s real test will come tonight against a team below them on the table.
Timana Tahu scored a hat-trick against the Tigers and returns to Parramatta Stadium brimming with confidence. The game wont depend on Tahu though, as the Knights must dominant the ruck once again to win this match.
Willie Mason has been a revelation and was one of Newcastle’s best against a poor Tigers team. Mason repeatedly busted the Tigers with a number of barnstorming runs. His angled runs back across the ruck and finding out lazy defenders is becoming a dangerous play for opposition sides. Parramatta will need to be on their toes if Mason begins on his angled charges.
These two forward packs have been much maligned in 2012 and both engine rooms will be desperate to dominate the middle third. Expect plenty of fireworks from plenty of men with something to prove.
Chris Sandow and Jarrod Mullen are the x-factors though. Both have had poor seasons to date and both will need to step up with their respective fullbacks out (Hayne and Darius Boyd).
Expect another gripping edition of Saturday night Football and perhaps even golden point?
Join the chat from 7pm AEST as we cover the action with live scores and commentary and if you’re watching or following along, drop in your thoughts about the game.
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9:19pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:19pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
Full Time
The Newcastle Knights have held off a spirited Parramatta Eels in Saturday Night Football with a 8 point win. It was 6-all at half time with the game in the balance. But the Knights started the second half the better with an early try and never gave up the lead.
Jarrod Mullen’s kicking game was terrific tonight and his metres down the field kept the Knights out of trouble plenty of times. Danny Buderus was solid at hooker and Willie Mason gave the Knights plenty of grunt up the guts.
Chris Sandow was good for the Eels and questioned the Knights defence all night, but it wasnt enough and Stephen Kearney’s men have gone down again. Nathan Hindmarsh and Reni Maitua toiled for the home side, as did Joel Edwards for the Knights.
9:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:15pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
80′
Mullen stabs it into touch to kill the clock. Hindmarsh gallant again tonight.
9:14pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:14pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
79′
Sandow grubbers on the first from the scrum and its cleaned up by Uate. Knights win tonight.
9:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:13pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
79′
Eels on the attack and a pass is played at by the Knights. Scrum to the Eels but is it too late ?
9:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:13pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
78′
Mullen’s left boot has won the Knights the game tonight. Another booming kick from the five eight.
9:12pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:12pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
77′
Sandow chips again and the Eels get it back. Last tackle play goes back to Sandow who kicks again and Edwards takes the catch. Knights win from here.
9:11pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:11pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
76′
Mullen kicks long. Knights can tackle their way to victory right now.
9:10pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:10pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
75′
Sandow chips on the last and Buderus gets their first for the Knights. Newcastle should hold on from here.
9:08pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:08pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
74′
Kelly slices through for the Eels and comes to the fullback only to throw a poor pass which is knocked on by Ryan.
9:07pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:07pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
73′
Hindmarsh returns the the ball and we go again. What do Parra have ?
9:06pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:06pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 12 Knights 20
72′
Burt Goal
9:06pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:06pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 10 Knights 20
71
Sio Try
Shift to the right with Sandow offloading in traffic to Burt and a cut out sees Sio cross untouched. Eels back in it.
9:05pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:05pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
71′
High shot from Buderus and a repeat set.
9:04pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:04pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
70′
Burt bombs this time and Uate has spilt the ball. Parramatta scrum 10 out and need to score in this set.
9:03pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:03pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
69′
Mullen kicks for the ingoal but his kick goes dead too. Difference between the top sides and the bottom is the top sides get the repeat set. Havent seen that at all tonight.
9:02pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:02pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
68′
Love the work from Mason again tonight. He truly is leading from the front at the Knights.
9:01pm
Curtis Woodward said | 9:01pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
68′
Eels attack breaks down with Moi Moi trying to tip on for Paulo but its a shocker and Paulo cant handle. Knights can put this one away with a converted try.
8:59pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:59pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
66′
Sandow cross field kick on the last and Sio goes high. Sio knocks on though and the Knights survive. Important few sets of six coming up in this game.
8:58pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:58pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
65′
Costigan knocks on at dummy half on his own 40. Big chance for the Eels. Wow Neville has a mistake in him doesnt he?
8:57pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:57pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
64′
Sandow bombs and McManus lets it bounce but they survive. Moi Moi now gives up a penalty and the Knights will kick for touch.
8:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:56pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
63′
Mullen with another bomb but its knocked forward by Gagai.
8:55pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:55pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
62′
Keating grubbers for Naiqama’s corner but again it goes dead. Eels might be better served putting the ball high.
8:54pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:54pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
61′
Mullen kicks for the posts but his kick goes dead too. Maitua with another hitup, been very good again tonight for the Eels.
8:53pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:53pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
60′
Sandow chips for the corner and the ball barely goes dead. Knights back in possession.
8:52pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:52pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
59′
Are Knights good enough to hold on from here? Eels might just be at their most dangerous when they need to chase points. Watch out!
8:51pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:51pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
58′
Roberts No Goal
8:50pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:50pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 20
57′
Uate Try
Paul Mellor says try despite a possible forward pass from Buderus. Try time none the less.
8:49pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:49pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 16
57′
Video ref time. Uate has taken on his opposite and looks like he has barged his way over.
8:49pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:49pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 16
57′
Gagai and Snowden in trouble for Knights. Snowden has left the field.
8:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:48pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 16
56′
Mullen bombs away again, Burt spills it and Houston comes down with it . Six again/
8:49pm
BBEC. said | 8:49pm | Report comment
When does it finish?
8:46pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:46pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 16
55′
Eels have had plenty of field position in this game but the Knights lead by 10. Eels need to score next.
8:45pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:45pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 16
54′
Edwards has stayed down. Whats the chances of seeing a penalty here. Hindmarsh slapped him and its play on. Fair enough.
8:44pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:44pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 16
53′
Roberts No Goal
8:42pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:42pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 16
51′
Naiqama Try
Kelly grubbers for the corner and the Knights clean up. Kevin Naiqama makes a clean break and beats Burt and runs away to score for Newcastle.
8:40pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:40pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 12
49′
Speed of the game is clearly faster than it was in the first half. Might see more points in the second half?
8:39pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:39pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 12
48′
Sandow bombs but Uate is good under the high ball. Eels can put some real pressure on in defence here.
8:38pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:38pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 12
47′
Great line speed from Parra which forces a poor kick from Mullen. Eels back into Newcastle territory.
8:37pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:37pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 12
46′
Sandow chips back in field on the last, no chasers and the Knights will ruck it back out.
8:36pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:36pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 12
45′
Dont really notice it until you see them at ground level but the Knights are probably the smallest team in the competition.
8:35pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:35pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 12
44′
Taia out cold after a huge hit from the kickoff. Paulo got him flush. Great hit from the Eel.
8:34pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:34pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 12
44′
Roberts Goal
8:33pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:33pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 10
43′
Mullen Try
Mullen takes on the line and fights his way over the line, dragging Maitua across. Not the start the Eels wanted.
8:32pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:32pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
41′
Sandow throws another forward pass, this time to Allgood. Wondering why Sandow would keep throwing the ball if the player is in front of him.
8:31pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:31pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
41′
Back underway, Eels to work it out of their own end first up.
8:29pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:29pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
Second half almost underway here. All to play for here at Parramatta Stadium. Knights back onto the field.
8:18pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:18pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
Half Time
Its 6- all here at half time between the Eels and Knights in a real tight game of football. The Knights started well and crossed first via James McManus before Kris Keating replied for the home side. The Eels have started to win the arm wrestle though and probably should be leading at the break. To the Knights credit, they’ve held on and go into the sheds still all locked up.
Chris Sandow has been at his mecurial best in the first half and coach Kearney will be expecting plenty more of the same in the second half.
8:16pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:16pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
40′
Mullen kicks again on the last and the ball trickles into touch again. Newcastle will hold on until half time you suspect.
8:15pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:15pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
39′
Keating steps out of dummy half and kicks long again. Eels have done well tonight turning the Knights back three around. Feels like Parra are winning the arm wrestle.
8:15pm
Walter said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Can we see knights magic again or Eels will run wild tonight
8:16pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:16pm | Report comment
Bit of both
8:14pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:14pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
37′
Knights shift to the right and Roberts dragged down Tonga. Mullen on the last grubbers and the ball bounces over Morgan’s head and goes into touch.
8:13pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:13pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
36′
Sandow kicks deep and turns Naiqama brings it back. Eels have hit and stuck well tonight. Knights need to get to half time.
8:12pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:12pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
35′
Knights have survived big time and probably should be down. Eels working it away from their own end.
8:07pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:07pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
31′
Sandow holds up a pass for Maitua and the referee calls it forward. Knights scrum 20 out from their own end.
8:06pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:06pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
30′
Gagai steps off his left and Eels defenders drag him into touch. Twice in 5 minutes from the Knights, dumb play. Sandow and Parra should make them pay here.
8:04pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:04pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
28′
Kelly runs a shift to the left to Burt who finds Sio who breaks through McManus but Blair knocks on and the Knights survive once more. Parramatta on top here.
8:03pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:03pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
27′
Moi Moi and Blair pick McManus up and throw him into touch. Poor decision from McManus to hit the left side.
8:02pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:02pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
27′
Cheyse Blair is going to be a freak one day. Looks like the real deal.
8:01pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:01pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
26′
Tahu with another half break down the left and last play now. Mullen bombs mid field, kick through by Houston and Burt dives on the pill.
8:00pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:00pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
25′
Sandow chips for the ingoal but Tahu takes it on the full and the Knights survive.
7:59pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:59pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
23′
Eels shift to the left and keep it alive with the ball eventually finding Sandow who grubbers into the ingoal. Uate trapped and the Knights will drop out.
7:57pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:57pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
22′
Knights on the attack and Snowden spills the boil. Parra get the ball back and receive a penalty. Big play right there, Eels will go back on the attack.
7:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:56pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
21′
Penalty to the Knights. Eels all over Buderus in the play the ball.
7:56pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:56pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
20′
Kelly kicks again and turns McManus around. Knights forwards starting to struggle a little.
7:54pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:54pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
18′
Roberts kicks to Morgan who knocks it backwards. This is looking really good, both sides controlling possession and hitting in defence. Eels up to their 40 and Sandow kicks early again and almost gets a 40/20 but Naiqama saves it and knocks it back into the field.
7:53pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:53pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
17′
Burt kicks down field and the Knights bring it back. The Eels have won the last 5 minutes, Knights turn to fire back if they can.
7:51pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:51pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 6 Knights 6
Burt Goal
7:51pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:51pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 4 Knights 6
15′
Keating Try
Sandow takes the line on and beats two before tipping on to Keating who dives on next to the posts.
7:49pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:49pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
14′
Hindmarsh heads across field and hits Sandow with a flat ball, Houston takes him high. Parra will go into Knights danger zone.
7:48pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:48pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
13′
Mullen cross field kick, taken by Morgan who is taken in the air by Uate. Penalty to the Eels who get out of trouble. Came on the back of a break from Tahu who is looking good again, left Blair behind.
7:47pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:47pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
12′
Eels finally get a kick away on the last, nice scrambling from both sides. Plenty of metres here.
7:46pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:46pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
11′
Plenty of space up the middle here for both sides. Buderus and Sio making half breaks. Both coaches would like their sides to tighten up. Eels attack to the left to Tonga who is jammed by Gagai.
7:45pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:45pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
10′
Parra on the last 40 out and Kelly bombs down to Naiqama who takes it nicely and skips his way back. Sandow and Mullen both look good early.
7:44pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:44pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
9′
Mullen goes to the line and hits Edwards with a flat ball who spills the ball. Eels line speed very sluggish.
7:43pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:43pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
8′
Keating from dummy half, shocker pass to Poore who knocks on. Keating may have thrown it forward. Knights scrum 30 out.
7:42pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:42pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
7′
Mullen with a fourth tackle kick turns Sio around. Eels back three in for a long night.
7:41pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:41pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 6
6′
Roberts Goal
7:40pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:40pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 4
4′
McManus Try
Knights into Eels danger zone on the last. Mullen kicks again and Tahu comes down with it, offloads to Costigan, Knights shift to the left and McManus crosses in the corner.
7:38pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:38pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 0
2′
Eels look like they are going to try and shift the ball early tonight. Tigers tried that last week and the Knights shut it down well. Knights on the last, Mullen bombs to Sio who takes it well.
7:36pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:36pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 0
1′
Mullen stabs a kick down to Sio who will bring it back. Line speed vital tonight for both teams.
7:36pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:36pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 0
1′
Snowden with first carry. Knights first set of the game.
7:35pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:35pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 0
Ronald McDonald leads Parramatta out. Wonder if Fui Fui will go missing during the game looking for some freebies from old Ronnie.
7:32pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:32pm | Report comment
NRL Round 17
Eels 0 Knights 0
Newcastle are on the paddock, Eels to follow. Game time here at Parramatta Stadium.
7:27pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:27pm | Report comment
Kickoff not far away here at Parramatta Stadium, expecting big nights from veteran leaders Hindmarsh and Mason. Cant see too many points in this one tonight, Sandow field goal the difference ?
7:18pm
Webby said | 7:18pm | Report comment
Who are you tipping tonite guru ?
8:05pm
Curtis Woodward said | 8:05pm | Report comment
parra 13-12
7:05pm
Curtis Woodward said | 7:05pm | Report comment
Hindmarsh has won the toss and the Eels will defend the northern end of Parramatta Stadium in the first stanza
6:51pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:51pm | Report comment
Full Time in the Toyota Cup and Eels have thrashed the Knights 42-28
6:46pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:46pm | Report comment
Team changes: Eels – Taniela Lasalo drops off the bench, Reni Maitua comes in. Knights – Kevin Naiqama replaces Peter Mata’utia at fullback. Great addition for the Eels, Maitua adds plenty coming from the bench.
6:45pm
Curtis Woodward said | 6:45pm | Report comment
Cool but dry conditions here at Parramatta Stadium tonight for the clash between the Eels and the Knights. The result doesnt mean much to the NRL ladder, but these two teams are desperate to secure back to back wins. Expecting a very physical encounter tonight. Only a few thousand people here at the moment watching Parramatta lead Newcastle 42-16 in the Toyota Cup with five to play.