Parramatta Eels
30
Match Complete
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
4
| M. Moses |  | 77 | ||
| M. Sivo |  | 76 | ||
| M. Moses |  | 74 | ||
| M. Moses | | 64 | ||
| R. Campbell-Gillard | | 62 | ||
| 49 | | P. Alamoti | ||
| M. Moses | | 27 | ||
| M. Moses | | 27 | ||
| M. Sivo | | 25 | ||
| M. Moses | | 22 | ||
| W. Penisini | | 21 |
| 5 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round seven of NRL action concludes at CommBank Stadium as the inner west derby between Parramatta Eels and Canterbury Bulldogs kicks off. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 4.05pm AEST.
The Eels will be buoyed at getting back to winning ways, but their performance against the Tigers showed that they are anything but premiership contenders.
Granted, the Eels have had a tough draw but they never should have let their opponents back after taking an early 12-0 lead. Co-captain Junior Paulo is back from suspension, pushing Wiremu Grieg to the bench.
The Bulldogs have not shown much in attack, but they have fought tooth and nail this season regardless of the result. The injury woes were meant to end after Josh Addo-Carr had a freak injury against the Rabbitohs on Good Friday.
To add insult to injury, Viliame Kikau injured his pec at training, and will miss a fair amount of action. Braidon Burns replaces Addo-Carr, while Tevita Pangai Jnr and Raymond Faitala-Mariner return from injuries.
Prediction
The Eels have missed the services of Reed Mahoney from dummy half, which has been evident in the early rounds of the 2023 NRL season. Mahoney has been arguably the best Bulldogs player this season. If Mahoney wins the battle of the dummy halves against Josh Hodgson, the Bulldogs could conjure up an upset at Parramatta. Bulldogs by 4.
Game information
Venue – Commbank Stadium, Sydney
Kickoff – 4:05pm AEST
TV – Nine Network, Fox League
Stream – 9Now, Kayo Sports
Odds (via PlayUp) – Eels $1.36, Bulldogs $3.20
Eels: 1. C Gutherson (captain) 2. M Sivo 3. V Penisini 4. S Russell 5. H Dunster 6. D Brown 7. M Moses 8. R Campbell-Gillard 9. J Hodgson 10. Junior Paulo (captain) 11. S Lane 12. B Cartwright 13. R Matterson 14. J Hopgood 15. B Hands 16. W Greig 17. M Makatoa
Bulldogs: 1. H Perham 2. J Kiraz 3. J Averillo 4. P Alamoti 5. B Burns 6. M Burton (captain) 7. K Flanagan 8. M King 9. R Mahoney 10. T Pangai Junior 11. V Kikau 12. J Preston 13. R Faitala-Mariner 14. J Reynolds 15. J Okunbor 16. C Waddell 17. R Sutton
GB
Roar Rookie
And if you play the NRL Triumvirate teams, Panthers (x2), Storm (x2) and Roosters (x1) and also the Sharks (6th), Manly (4th) and Broncos (1st) in the first 10 rounds?
Muzz Manyana
Roar Rookie
He’s the consummate professional
Dutski
Roar Guru
It seemed pretty uneven, even to a neutral with money on the Eels
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
Thank you all for joining this afternoon. I am off to watch some IPL later tonight and I’ll be back calling a few games next round, starting off with Rabbitohs vs Panthers. Till then, enjoy your weekend, take care and an early goodnight
Dutski
Roar Guru
Thanks for the call Arnab. Great stuff as usual
Tom G
Roar Rookie
Or as the refs call it… adjusting the officiating on the Commbank curve
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
FULL TIME PAR 30 CBY 4 The scoreboard is not a true reflection of the fight shown by the Bulldogs. Their injury woes continue to worsen, as grit and determination is not enough to get them the victory today. The Eels should have scored close to 50 points tonight, but they did more than enough to get a comfortable victory. However, their performance must improve if they are to challenge the Broncos next week. The Bulldogs will take on the Sharks next week as Cameron Ciraldo scraps around desperately hunting for fit troops
Stormy
Roar Rookie
No he doesn't. As I said, he's not a winger. Would be more effective as, perhaps, a centre or an 8 where his size would be an asset.
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80’ Moses field goal falls short. Perham tackled and that’s full time. Eels win!
Relaxed and Comfortable
Roar Rookie
Hej from Sweden, Arnab- I wouldn’t travel there anytime soon after your Zlatan sledge. :laughing: Regardless, they said “Du ar en bra kommentator” which for clarity means you are a good commentator, not that you comment on bras :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Monorchid
Roar Rookie
Thanks for a great call AB. The Eels won this comfortably and congratulations to supporters. But it seemed to be a ground out effort against a low ranked team. Report card for Parra? Can do better.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Didn't think the Eels were that good - just had their regular team available. Dogs were brave, under the circumstances, but there's no points for bravery. Nice call, again, thanks, Arnab.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
79’ Dogs defend well and get a loose ball. Dogs attacking out of their own half PAR 30 CBY 4
The Barry
Roar Guru
9-3 penalty count… that doesn’t count things like the dud forward pass call or the dodgy obstruction or the no call on markers not square
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
79’ Penalty to the Eels from the kickoff. New set 18 away PAR 30 CBY 4
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
78’ CONVERSION EELS Moses converts from the left sideline! PAR 30 CBY 4
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
77’ TRY EELS Eels go down the left. Gutherson grubbers and Sivo scores with ease! PAR 28 CBY 4