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Parramatta Eels
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Match Complete
South Sydney Rabbitohs
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| 70 |  | L. Mitchell | ||
| 69 |  | C. Walker | ||
| 56 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 55 | | A. Johnston | ||
| 26 | | A. Johnston | ||
| 12 | | I. Thompson | ||
| 5 | | L. Mitchell | ||
| 4 | | C. Walker |
| 0 | Tries | 5 | ||
| 0 | Conversions | 3 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Round 22 of the NRL Premiership continues tonight when the Parramatta Eels host the South Sydney Rabbitohs at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 7:55pm (AEST).
There’s still four rounds left in the regular season but we get a semi-final preview tonight. Both sides are in form, both are on the cusp of the top four and a win here tonight could be season-defining.
For the loser, though, time is running out and those top-four aspirations will start to fall away.
Much was made of Mitchell Moses’ injury and the impact it would have on the remainder of the regular season for the Eels. However, Dylan Brown stepped up in his absence against the Sea Eagles, starring in a 36-20 win.
Parramatta’s game plan is pretty simple. Their big pack of forwards need to get on top, freeing time for their talented spine. At their best, they can beat anyone. However, they don’t always bring their best.
Just one change for the Eels, with Ofahiki Ogden coming onto the bench for Makahesi Makatoa. Bailey Simonsson returns from injury in the reserves and may get a late call up.
With the exception of the golden point loss to Cronulla, the Rabbitohs have won five of their last six games. At their last start, they dismantled the Warriors 48-10. They seem to be building momentum at exactly the right time.
A large reason for the Rabbitohs late season resurgence has been the return of Latrell Mitchell. Mitchell may not touch the ball as much as a James Tedesco, but his impact is just as significant.
He is one of a select few players who can change the game on his own.
Hame Sele returns from injury and replaces Daniel Suluka-Fifita. Thomas Burgess has served his suspension but will miss the game with a groin injury.
Prediction
With the Eels, you do get a sense that they will drop a game soon.
The Rabbitohs are one win behind the Eels and a loss tonight would end any notion of a top 4 finish.
They will be more desperate and that will prove enough.
Rabbitohs by 2.
Kick-off: 7:55pm (AEST)
Venue: Commbank Stadium, Parramatta
TV/Stream: Nine, Fox League, Kayo Sports
Odds: Eels $2.50; Rabbitohs $1.53 – odds via PlayUp
Eels
1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Tom Opacic 5. Waqa Blake 6. Dylan Brown 7. Jakob Arthur 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Ryan Matterson 14. Ofahiki Ogden 15. Bryce Cartwright 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Marata Niukore
Rabbitohs
1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jaxson Paulo 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Izaac Thompson 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Keaon Koloamatangi 12. Jai Arrow 13. Cameron Murray 14. Blake Taaffe 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Siliva Havili 17. Davvy Moale
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