Parramatta Eels
25
Match Complete
Gold Coast Titans
24
| M. Moses |  | 74 | ||
| M. Moses |  | 67 | ||
| C. Gutherson |  | 66 | ||
| 59 |  | T. Boyd | ||
| 49 | | T. Boyd | ||
| 48 | | T. Boyd | ||
| B. Cartwright | | 43 | ||
| 40 | | T. Boyd | ||
| M. Moses | | 35 | ||
| 30 | | A. Khan-Pereira | ||
| 29 | | T. Boyd | ||
| 28 | | P. Sami | ||
| 16 | | A. Khan-Pereira | ||
| M. Moses | | 12 | ||
| W. Penisini | | 11 | ||
| M. Moses | | 6 | ||
| R. Campbell-Gillard | | 5 |
| 4 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 3 | Conversions | 2 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 2 | ||
| 1 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 20 of the NRL concludes on Sunday with the Parramatta Eels taking on the Gold Coast Titans at CommBank Stadium. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 6.15pm AEST.
State of Origin is over and the downhill run into the semi finals has begun. For the Titans, semi final football really starts now. They can ill afford to fall 2 wins plus a poor for and against outside of the 8.
After winning 5 straight, the Eels came crashing back to earth with a 46-10 loss to the Warriors last weekend. Parramatta did have some excuses however with Mitchell Moses, Clint Gutherson and Reagam Campbell-Gillard all missing due to Origin duty.
The Eels are built off one of the best front row combinations in the competition. If they can establish dominance in the middle, Moses can control territory through his kicking game and an exciting Parramatta backline can kick into gear.
Clint Gutherson, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Mitchell Moses have all been named to play following Origin. Ryan Matterson moves back to the bench and Ofahiki Ogden drops out of the 17. Shaun Lane has been named to start.
The Titans let a chance slip last weekend, losing 23-21 in golden point to the Dolphins. They were missing Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, David Fifita, Moeaki Fotuaika and AJ Brimson, but had their chances to win a game that would have had them sitting on the edge of the 8.
The Titans are, on paper at least, a strong side. A pack brimming with Origin talent, experienced halves and a dangerous backline. Defence has been their issue, leaking second half points.
Maroons forwards Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Moeaki Fotuaika, David Fifita and AJ Brimson have been named to back up from Origin III. Jayden Campbell gets a spot on the bench. Jaimin Jolliffe and Joe Stimson will miss the game through injury and concussion respectively.
Prediction
It is at this time of year that some teams make their move and others start their decline. Unfortunately, for the Titans, their decline may have already started.
The Eels, at home, should be too strong. Eels by 14
Game information
Venue: CommBank Stadium
Kickoff: 6.15pm AEST
TV: Fox League
Stream: Kayo Sports
Odds: Eels $1.38, Titans $2.10 – via PlayUp
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Luca Moretti 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Andrew Davey 17. Ryan Matterson 18. Ofahiki Ogden 19. Makahesi Makatoa 20. Waqa Blake 21. Matt Doorey 22. Haze Dunster 23. Isaac Lumelume
Titans: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Klese Haas 13. Isaac Liu 14. Jayden Campbell 15. Chris Randall 16. Erin Clark 17. Jojo Fifita 18. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 19. Jacob Alick 20. Keano Kini 21. Kruise Leeming 22. Ken Maumalo 23. Tony Francis 24. Thomas Mikaele
The Barry
Roar Guru
Hahaha…. You’re the one whining - I’m just calling you out on it We had this conversation a fortnight ago. Every time a Queensland side loses, you howl refs fault like a 5 year old…
NQR
Roar Rookie
Get over your pathetic NSW whining Barry. They’re no better than the Dogs breakfast you cry about.
NQR
Roar Rookie
His leg looks to be on the ground out before getting it down on the front on view. The aerial view ? Clueless unless you want to sell it as inclusive. Over rule? It should be conclusive to over rule.
Ben Lewis
Roar Pro
And, as usual, here come the chorus of cookers. Neither the referee or the Bunker cost the Titans the game, and the conspiracy theorists claiming the NRL want the Eels in the finals need to have their heads read. The Titans had more penalties and more six again calls, and had a 2 man advantage at one point. Parramatta deservedly had two sin bins, and they should’ve been down by a lot more at half time. The Titans game management was abysmal. Their last set was completely run of the mill and they had no idea what to do. Their last 5 minutes were that of a team that had lost their nerve - go back and watch the set up for Tanah Boyd’s field goal attempt. The only two decisions I can see as even slightly contentious were Gutho’s try and RCG’s sin bin. First, the try - I had a question mark about a possible knock on in the lead up but 50/50 at best. As for the grounding, two different camera angles seemed to show his knee above the ground. Fair try. RCG’s sin bin was questionable because I think he’s genuinely lucky that he wasn’t sent off. I’d have no issue seeing him marched for that; it was careless at best, and a dodgy cheap shot at worst. Neither side had their best game and either could have feasibly won but suggesting that Chris Butler or Grant Atkins were the reason for the result is pathetic.
The Barry
Roar Guru
He’s playing great every week… he’s always played tough, but he’s so consistent now…
The Barry
Roar Guru
Sorry mate, you’re the boy who cried wolf… you run this same play every time a Queensland team loses…
Ben Lewis
Roar Pro
Jesus, your heart must in all sorts of poor health with all that salt…
Geoff from Bruce Stadium
Roar Rookie
Dropped it cold - nothing to see here
E-Meter
Roar Rookie
The titans challenged the offside and still lost. What else do you want?Titans got more penalties. They had just as many advantages (the sin bins - which were justified) but weren’t good enough.
Tom G
Roar Rookie
It seems to work for them.. far from ignoring it the bloody refs reward their awful behaviour
NQR
Roar Rookie
Have a look at the replay. The bloke is a mile on side.
Tom G
Roar Rookie
The Greg Louganis of the NRL
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Yep I remember you said it. Agreed at the time as well, but it’s so frustrating to see.
R N
Roar Rookie
My issue with the bunker was not the mm in the Gutho put down... it was the blatant knock on from Simmonson in the lead up!
100% Winding back the clock under Webster..
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Swings and round abouts
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Thought Tino was best afield,
NQR
Roar Rookie
Sorry Titans supporters you just aren’t playing under the same rules as this Eels team. It’s obvious they are looking to get the Eels a premiership. Go back and look at the rubbish the officials have given the Eels tonight. Sivo dropped the ball in a contest with a player a metre behind the kicker?
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Remember last week. The Unicorn decision.
Phil
Roar Rookie
Would have liked to see GC win but Parra were just too good in the end. Players that impressed me tonight were Jayden Campbell and Bryce Cartwright who is playing as well as ever. One not to impress is Mitchell Moses who is becoming a real sook. Good for his team but a blot for RL. Blokes like he and Luai can turn some against their respective teams.