Eels
42
Match Complete
Cowboys
4
| C. Gutherson |  | 79 | ||
| C. Gutherson |  | 73 | ||
| M. Sivo |  | 72 | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 62 | ||
| M. Sivo | | 61 | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 50 | ||
| M. Sivo | | 49 | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 42 | ||
| J. Field | | 40 | ||
| 38 | | T. Opacic | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 28 | ||
| W. Blake | | 27 | ||
| M. Sivo | | 21 | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 12 | ||
| M. Jennings | | 10 |
| 7 | Tries | 1 | ||
| 6 | Conversions | 0 | ||
| 1 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Parramatta Eels will look to continue showing off their premiership credentials tonight against the North Queensland Cowboys. Join The Roar for live scores from 7:55pm (AEST).
Both sides enter tonight’s clash fresh off important wins. The Eels managed to see off the Raiders thanks to a match-winning field goal from skipper Clint Gutherson deep into golden-point, while the Cowboys stunned the Knights with an unexpected 30-20 win at home.
Unfortunately for Parramatta, they’ll have to make do without Mitch Moses in this one, who is out with a calf injury. The halfback has been in excellent form all year and his absence will put extra pressure on Gutherson and young five-eighth Dylan Brown to run the show with Jai Field wearing the no.7 jersey.
Brad Arthur has also made an unforced change on the bench, bringing in David Gower for Daniel Alvaro.
North Queensland counterpart Paul Green had been in the rare position of not having any new injuries to worry this week, but that didn’t last to matchday. Jordan McLean was ruled out on Friday with a calf strain. Francis Molo moves into the starting front row, and Reuben Cotter comes onto the bench.
Game information
Kick-off: 7:55pm (AEST)
Venue: Bankwest Stadium
TV: Fox Sports, Nine
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, NRL Live Pass, 9Now
Teams
Eels
1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Jai Field, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Marata Niukore
Bench/Reserves: 14. Ray Stone, 15. David Gower, 16. Oregon Kaufusi, 17. Brad Takairangi, 19. Daniel Alvaro, 20. George Jennings
Cowboys
1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Tom Opacic, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Justin O’Neill, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Josh McGuire, 9. Reece Robson, 17. Francis Molo, 11. Shane Wright, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Jason Taumalolo
Bench/Reserves: 14. Ben Hampton, 15. Gavin Cooper, 16. Peter Hola, 18. Reuben Cotter, 19. Valentine Holmes, 20. Corey Jensen
CowboyRichard
Guest
Can the captain challenge a forward pass that leads to an opposition try or a pass called forward where the try was not allowed?
CowboyRichard
Guest
Come on Kyle !! At least 5 tries scored on your side. You really only need to tackle one player - your opposite winger. If they score inside you the coach can take it up with your team mates !!
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Yeah , thats why we needed to win up front . Once their forwards got on a roll , we had no chance . Still that right edge is no where near nrl standard in D. It caused me physical pain watching them fluff around . We will fight you for the spoon my good man.
Chris.P.Bacon
Guest
"Parra has the better and ( bigger )outside backs and that’s where I think we might fall down." ....a rather prophetic statement jimmmy! The Eels certainly enjoyed it out wide.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
I get that, WTHeck, but game is won, they're tired and just not risking an injury in the final minutes, that's all.
DP Schaefer
Roar Rookie
You're at home next week mate, against a very bruised and battered Easts. I actually give you more than half a chance. :thumbup:
thomas c
Guest
I hadn't seen any cowboys games this season. I watched that one to get a snapshot of how they were going. I don't want to make too much of a single game, but ouch.
Rob
Guest
Yep. It’s a shame because outside of running the football he doesn’t offer anything else. It’s called using a bloke to his strength? He defends like a cat unless he can cheap shot a halfback whilst kicking or passing
Flexis
Roar Rookie
Wasn’t it. To be fair last night probably increased everyone’s expectations.
The Barry
Roar Guru
Oh well, easy come, easy go ! Made it exciting anyway!
G Len N
Roar Rookie
Ah....who wants a 28 to 1 return anyway??
Rob
Guest
Okay straight off for a physics lesson boys. If someone runs at you at 30kmh and you are standing still they will drive you backwards. If you go high they’ll knock you AOT. Lesson 1 in rugby league it is easier to tackle a bigger bloke before he gets a head of stem up than letting him come to you. Oh well you’re coach is on a $ million a season so that advice you get for free.
The Barry
Roar Guru
Yeah...Gutho shouldn’t have had that lost shot and gone RIGHT!!!! :stoked:
Adam
Roar Guru
Well that was a disappointment
The Barry
Roar Guru
Haha...thanks mate!
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Congrats Parra. A very , very , very good side . As for us , well I'll save that for another day.
G Len N
Roar Rookie
The Barry.....28 to 1.....gone. Bloody Matto.
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Stormy
Roar Rookie
Well done Eels. Very disappointing, Cowboys. Didn't really expect them to win, but, after last week, looked forward to a good, competitive game.
Nat
Roar Rookie
Feeling for ya TB. :shocked: