Canberra Raiders
41
Match Complete
Parramatta Eels
8
| J. Fogarty |  | 79 | ||
| M. Timoko |  | 78 | ||
| 71 | | M. Sivo | ||
| J. Fogarty |  | 68 | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 61 | ||
| H. Young | | 60 | ||
| J. Schiller | | 57 | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 53 | ||
| D. Levi | | 52 | ||
| 47 | | M. Sivo | ||
| M. Timoko | | 42 | ||
| J. Fogarty |  | 39 | ||
| X. Savage | | 28 | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 15 | ||
| S. Kris | | 13 | ||
| J. Fogarty | | 9 |
| 7 | Tries | 2 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 2 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 1 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 5 of the NRL season ends tonight when the Canberra Raiders and Parramatta Eels square off at GIO Stadium in Canberra. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6.15pm (AEST).
The Raiders would have been feeling the wrath of Ricky Stuart this week. We will see if that is enough to topple an Eels team who remain without the injured Mitchell Moses.
For Canberra, Zac Hosking suffered a head knock against the Sharks and is out. Canberra’s lack of back-row depth has been laid bare with Ata Mariota set to start on an edge with Elliott Whitehead still sidelined with a calf injury.
Parramatta have stuck with the 17 that lost to the Tigers save for Bailey Simonsson‘s return from injury in the centres. Morgan Harper drops out.
Prediction
Canberra is a different team at home and they will be embarrassed by their capitulation last weekend. I think they will get home against a team missing Mitchell Moses’ game management. Raiders by 4
Game information
Venue: GIO Stadium
Kick-off: 6.15pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Raiders $1.74 Eels $2.10 – odds via PlayUp
Teams
Raiders: 1. Jordan Rapana 2. James Schiller 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Danny Levi 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Ata Mariota 13. Morgan Smithies 14. Tom Starling 15. Corey Horsburgh 16. Simi Sasagi 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Kaeo Weekes 19. Nick Cotric 20. Trey Mooney 21. Zac Woolford 22. Emre Guler
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Luca Moretti 15. Wiremu Greig 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi 18. Ofahiki Ogden 19. Daejarn Asi 20. Brendan Hands 21. Makahesi Makatoa 22. Morgan Harper
Taree Raider
Roar Rookie
Geoff, I was shattered after the Sharks 'balls up'. However, as usual I never give up hoping. All I want as a fan is for them to go out & give their guts, nothing more or less. If they win, that's great, if they loose I'll cop it. The whole of the 30 man squad is of NRL standard, Schiller is lacking, just as Savage was two years ago, put Schiller back into the Cup squad & let him get better there. Why hasn't Mooney been given a go? Coming from Taree, there was a certain Mitchell Barnett playing part time first grade for the Raiders, who Ricky didn't like & therefore he wasn't given a go. Look how that turned out? I think Barnett played extra well against us in the Warriors game, just to prove the point. We have the squad, let's just hope the team is picked on form, not favouritism. P.S. is Jordan Rapana in the best 13 Raiders ever?
Glory Bound
Roar Rookie
Rottnwoman
Roar Rookie
COTRIC??? Yesterday's news!
Rottnwoman
Roar Rookie
He has the PERFECT pedigree!
Rottnwoman
Roar Rookie
You're dreaming!
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks for joining the blog tonight. I will be back on Thursday night for the Knights and Roosters. Have a good week
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Eels are missing Mitchell Moses however he doesn't make the difference when 41 points are scored. They may tinker with the halves but it was the 35 missed tackles which cost them. It doesn't get any easier for the Eels, with the Cowboys paying a visit next Saturday night.
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Timoko best on ground surely - what a player.
David Holden
Roar Guru
If Ricky Stuart couldn't one good player last week, he shouldn't have any issues tonight. That was an impressive win tonight by the Raiders.It was set up by a good platform from the Raiders pack. Ethan Strange is something special and Canberra's backline was electric. Stuart would be happy with the intent but also the execution. The Raiders gets the chance to go back to back against the Titans next Sunday
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Might be frustrated but no excuse for two shoulders to the head in two minutes.
FourwingSweepa
Roar Rookie
Thanks for the call DH
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Not sure eels win a game while Moses out. Really another season shot.
80
FourwingSweepa
Roar Rookie
Still a target in defence
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Liking Sasagi in the team - keeps things going - so much to like with the younger blokes in this Raiders team - Strange, Timoko, Savage, Sasagi, Mariota ... Looking good for the future.
David Holden
Roar Guru
FULL TIME RAIDERS DEFEAT EELS 41-8
David Holden
Roar Guru
FT' Kris goes forward and that will do us Raiders 41 Eels 8
Tony the VIC pirate
How many reports RCG needs to get marched...
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David Holden
Roar Guru
80' Papalii brings it back. Savage follows and has been taken high. Raiders 41 Eels 8