Parramatta Eels vs Sydney Roosters highlights: NRL scores, blog

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8th July, 2016

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Kickoff: 7:50pm (AEST)
Venue: Pirtek Stadium
TV: Live, Nine Network and Fox Sports
Last meeting: Roosters 28-18 Eels (Round 23, 2015)
Head-to-head: 30 played – Eels 11, Roosters 18, 1 drawn
Eels' last three games: 24-34 versus Sharks, 30-12 versus Rabbitohs, 22-12 versus Titans
Roosters' last three games: 20-24 versus Bulldogs, 10-12 versus Warriors, 0-46 versus Storm

Parramatta Eels
1. Michael Gordon, 2. Semi Radradra, 3. Clinton Gutherson, 4. Brad Takairangi, 5. Bevan French, 6. Corey Norman, 7. Jeff Robson, 8. Danny Wicks, 9. Isaac De Gois, 10. Tim Mannah (c), 11. Manu Ma’u, 12. Tepai Moeroa, 13. Beau Scott
Interchange: 14. Kenny Edwards, 15. Peni Terepo, 16. David Gower, 17. Daniel Alvaro, 18. Rory O’Brien

Sydney Roosters
1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Dale Copley, 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall, 5. Joseph Manu, 6. Jackson Hastings, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Jake Friend (c), 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Sio Siua Taukeiaho, 12. Mitchell Aubusson, 13. Isaac Liu
Interchange: 14. Sam Moa, 15. Kane Evans, 16. Connor Watson, 17. Chris Smith, 18. Ryan Matterson

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The Roosters take on the Eels in a split round of NRL action. (Action Photographics, Renee McKay)

Riley Pettigrew

Roar Guru

8th July, 2016

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It’s do or die when the Parramatta Eels take on the Sydney Roosters at Pirtek Stadium. Can Parramatta keep their season alive for another week, or will Easts end their premiership hopes? Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEST) for live coverage.

Parramatta’s season is hanging by a thread, with the docking of 12 competition points looming.

They welcome back skipper Tim Mannah at just the right time however, with the veteran to add experience to their pack, while Jeff Robson returns to the club he left in 2011 to fill the gap in the halves left by the injured Kieran Foran.

Brad Arthur will be without Michael Jennings due to State of Origin, with Brad Takairangi returning.

The battle in the middle of the park will likely determine this game, as Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Dylan Napa, Kane Evans and Sio Siua Taukeiaho going head-to-head with the blue and gold forwards. It shapes as a ferocious match-up.

Mitchell Pearce had a stellar performance in last week’s 20-24 loss to the Bulldogs, almost helping his side to a win, and is expected to play a huge role once again.

In 30 meetings since 1998, the Roosters have won 18 matches to Parra’s 11, with one match drawn.

Last time they met was in Round 23 last year, the Bondi Boys defeating the Eels 28-18.

Prediction
The Tricolours haven’t missed the top eight under Trent Robinson’s leadership. They’ve finally found form and will earn a win to keep their top-eight hopes – and Robinson’s record – alive.

Roosters by 6.

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