After last week’s article 10 reasons the Eels will beat the Tigers the Parramatta club snapped a 10-week losing streak with a 26-22 victory over their west-Sydney rivals.
Before this week’s clash with the Broncos, we take a look at five reasons the Eels can win two in a row for the first time this year. And hopefully, for all Parra supporters, the trick will work again.
The Broncos are favourites, and deservedly so, but do the Eels have a chance of causing a spectacular upset? Here are five reasons they just might.
1. Unchanged 17
The Eels have an unchanged 17 from last round’s victory over the Tigers. This is always a good confidence boost and can help players carry form through from one match to the next.
The Eels may not have a lot of form, but their 26-22 victory over the Tigers will give the blue-and-gold some much-needed confidence.
2. The Eels won last time
Parramatta defeated Brisbane in a narrow 19-18 in Round 9 earlier this year. Hayne, who plays his second match after returning from injury was influential in the Eels’ victory last time.
3. Hodges is out for the Broncos
Brisbane has lost key man Justin Hodges, who is expected to be out for the remainder of the season due to an Achilles tendon injury.
4. Hayne at five-eighth
Co-captain Jarryd Hayne returned last week in the unusual position of five-eight and was spectacular for the Eels.
Hayne proved against the Broncos in Round 9 that he can make the difference between the two sides, and if he handles the ball more at five-eighth then he can turn the match in the Eels favour again.
5. Mullaney’s confidence boost
Fill-in fullback Jake Mullaney received a confidence boost when he still started for the Eels despite the return of regular fullback Hayne. This confidence was on display in his performance against the Tigers.
Mullaney was excellent in attack against the Tigers, with one try and one try assist. If Mullaney and the Eels continue to attack that well and sharpen up in defence they just might be able to set a new 2013 winning streak record for themselves.
Bulldigg
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Hi Can you explain 10 reasons why the Tigers will beat the roosters? Thanks :)
mr squiggle
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Mate, I dont the time or crayons to tell you how bad a prediction that is.
Jukes
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Broncos by 24 points.
Doug Graves
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We admire you're optimism SuperEel22 but not even Houdini could pull off an escape that audacious.
SuperEel22
Roar Guru
Eels don't have the spoon just yet. There's still a chance for them to avoid it.
Liatrevlis
Guest
Nooooooooo , it's a fine line between pleasure and pain ,,, please if there is a God he will let parra win ,,, please please just this once !!!
des' right hand
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+1 agreed Hahaha the effect it will have on oikee would be catastrophic he would probably internally combust.. I hope parra win just for such an occasion and look forward to a rant either way
des' right hand
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Agreed the broncos are trying to make the finals as pointless as it will be and parra have thy spoon wrapped up
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Roar Guru
I doubt the Eels will beat the Broncos this weekend, simply because the Broncos are at home and the team is still fighting to remain in finals contention. The Broncos will be fired up as well. For the Eels, this will be their final chance to avoid the wooden spoon, as they would not be likely to make up any percentage on the Tigers. The Eels also have somewhat of a mixed record in Brisbane, mixing in good victories (2003, 2004 and 2007 among others) with humiliating defeats (think the 54-14 loss in 2005 as an example). It'll be interesting to see which Eels team turns up tomorrow night....
bribie eel
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There was a different attitude last week , maybe Jarryd was the spark , lets go eels its been a long hard season for us all .see you at Suncorp tomorrow night .BE THERE TO SUPPORT THE EELS.
G A Junior
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Make that 6 reasons!... Add Eels magnificent form in that annihilation against the premiership juggernaut Tigers last round. p.s did you ingest 5 different coloured pills before you concocted your literary masterpiece?
Dragons Forever
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Number 6. To pi** oikee off big time :)
Pot Stirrer
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Only 5 ?
up in the north
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WOOO HOOO. Parra' is on a roll. Possible two on the trot. Be still my beating heart.
The eye
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5 reasons why they won't.1.hand the ball back to the opposition far too often 2.Ben Roberts being made to look like a champion sums up the quality of last weeks opposition.3.Brisbane's forwards 4.the crowd 5. refs disfavour Parra or Ricky or both
liatrevlis
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How funny to even entertain the thought !! we're getting into some dangerous territory here , could you imagine the effect a poss parra win will have on our lord !! Lord of the flys that is, the consequences are unimaginable, the roar must do everything in its power for the sake of humanity to not allow this scenario to occur ,,, no God will save us from the wrath , spit, foam , of The Lord !!!! Aaaa what the heck the greenies reakon the place is doomed any ways ,,GO PARRA
des' right hand
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Hmm it could happen but me thinks not the eels are just woeful and the spoon is there's hayne at 5/8 was a failed experiment but I guess we will wait and see