Parramatta Eels
10
Match Complete
New Zealand Warriors
46
| 72 |  | S. Johnson | ||
| 70 |  | M. Barnett | ||
| S. Russell | | 67 | ||
| S. Lane | | 66 | ||
| 58 | | D. Watene-Zelezniak | ||
| 49 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 48 | | M. Barnett | ||
| 40 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 39 | | D. Walker | ||
| 34 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 33 | | L. Metcalf | ||
| 32 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 30 | | M. Montoya | ||
| 27 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 26 | | M. Montoya | ||
| B. Simonsson | | 15 | ||
| 8 | | S. Johnson | ||
| 6 | | L. Metcalf |
| 2 | Tries | 8 | ||
| 1 | Conversions | 7 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 19 of the NRL premiership continues tonight when the Parramatta Eels take on the Warriors at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 5:30pm (AEST).
We’ve got an interesting match up between two top eight sides tonight. Competition points in these types of fixtures are like gold so both sides will be up for it. The Eels will have to do it with three-quarters of their regular spine missing, so it is a true test of depth.
The Eels are one of the form sides of the competition right now and a top 4 finish is in their sights. They had the bye last weekend, but demolished the Dolphins 48-20 the week before, with their foot firmly off the accelerator from half time.
Parramatta has one of the best packs in the comp. From their go forward, Michell Moses and Clint Gutherson seem to be always playing off the front foot. They can blow teams off the park quickly.
Gutherson, Moses and Reagan Campbell-Gillard are all out with Origin duty. Isaac Lumelume, Luca Moretti and Shaun Lane comes into the squad. Daejarn Asi moves to half back and Ryan Matterson will play at 6.
The Warriors have been travelling along nicely but copped a reality check last weekend, losing 28-6 to the Rabbitohs in Auckland. They were trying to play dry weather football in appalling conditions, so South Sydney dominated the possession and territory statistics.
We’ll forgive them that loss. They have a pack to rival the Eels and Shaun Johnson has turned back the clock with some of his best form. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has been one of the best fullbacks in the competition. His workrate rivals that of Dylan Edwards.
For the Warriors, Josh Curran will miss the game through suspension. Johnson is awaiting the birth of his second child and may be a late scratching. If he is, Ronald Volkman will likely play in the halves.
Prediction
If the Eels were at full strength, I would pick them. However, they are missing star power whilst the Warriors are close to full strength. The Warriors will win in a close encounter. Warriors by 4
Game information
Venue: Commbank Stadium, Sydney
Kick-off: 5:30pm (AEST)
TV: Fox Sports
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel
Odds: Eels $2.45 Warriors $1.55 – odds via PlayUp
Eels: 1. Sean Russell 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Isaac Lumelume 6. Ryan Matterson 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Ofahiki Ogden 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Andrew Davey 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Luca Moretti 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Shaun Lane 17. Makahesi Makatoa 18. Haze Dunster 19. Waqa Blake 20. Ky Rodwell 21. Matt Doorey 22. Jack Murchie
Warriors: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris 14. Dylan Walker 15. Bayley Sironen 16. Tom Ale 17. Freddy Lussick 18. Brayden Wiliame 20. Ronald Volkman 21. Kalani Going 22. Zyon Maiu’u 23. Taine Tuaupiki
Tom G
Roar Rookie
He was at the Sharks, originally brought in as a junior from Coffs. I think he had a couple of seasons at Brookie when Manly signed him before going back to Cronulla. When he was at Manly he impressed but did an ACL which limited his playing time.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
Missing 3 to origin , but Brown is also very important. Gutherson also very important to them.
Panthers
Roar Rookie
The Eels without Moses & Brown. I’d have thought that made the Warriors odds on? Especially also without Gutherson .
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Thanks mate, one of the more enjoyable games I’ve been to for sure :thumbup:
Renegade
Roar Guru
Hope you had a great night, enjoy the win!
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
On the bright side for the Eels, they do have some quality players to come back. And they’re going to need them from here on.
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Hard to judge from the nose bleeds to be fair, haha. Making it a non-factor is always the best strategy anyway.
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Yeah, after the unfortunate family stuff. For a change I think it was.
WithTheDawn
Roar Rookie
Well that was an excellent game to be at. What an experience.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Not even close. FIFiTA actually grabs the jersey.
David Holden
Roar Guru
Thanks for following the blog tonight. Arnab is just about ready to go with the Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Greg Alexander, Stacey Jones and Phil Blake. Forgot Brandy went there.
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Warriors return home and will play the Sharks next Sunday afternoon
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
The Guth is a huge miss for us. He does so much to save us.
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Eels return to Commbank Stadium next week in a big game against the Titans.
David Holden
Roar Guru
The Eels were missing 3 players to Origin tonight however the margin of this victory was very impressive for the Warriors. The Warriors pack were dominant tonight whilst their back 3 got through a mountain of work
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Stacey the legend. Loved that guy
souvalis
Roar Rookie
Obviously didn’t see the angle of Fifita grabbing the 7’s shirt.
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Well played Warriors. Parra? See ya in Townsville.
Dwanye
Roar Rookie
Phewww. GF still a chance for us. Lol