Eels
12
Match Complete
Dragons
26
| M. Moses |  | 76 | ||
| C. Gutherson |  | 75 | ||
| 72 | | Z. Lomax | ||
| 70 | | M. Dufty | ||
| 56 |  | Z. Lomax | ||
| M. Moses | | 44 | ||
| I. Papali'i | | 43 | ||
| 34 | | Z. Lomax | ||
| 32 | | M. Ravalawa | ||
| 13 | | Z. Lomax | ||
| 11 | | M. Dufty | ||
| 8 | | Z. Lomax | ||
| 6 | | J. Bird |
| 2 | Tries | 4 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 4 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
The Parramatta Eels are trying to extend their unbeaten start to the year, but face a test against the vastly-improved St George Illawarra Dragons. Stay up to date with their NRL clash with live scores on The Roar from 6:15pm (AEST).
The Eels have looked the goods so far in 2021 and are chasing their second 5-0 start in as many years – but the real test will be avoiding the fadeout that ultimately did them in last season. They were leakier in defence against Wests Tigers on Monday than they would’ve liked, but had the firepower to get the job done and will look to do so again tonight.
Coming off two horror years, new coach Anthony Griffin appears to have the Dragons humming again as they enter this match on a three-game winning streak. Last week’s win over Newcastle – away from home – was particularly impressive, and they’ll be out to prove they’re a force to be reckoned with tonigt.
St George Illawarra scored a hard-fought 14-12 win when these sides met last year, their first ever win at Bankwest Stadium. Prior to that, however, Parramatta had won nine of the previous ten meetings between these sides.
Game information
Kick-off: 6:15pm (AEST)
Venue: Bankwest Stadium, Sydney
TV: Fox League
Live stream: Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Go
Odds: Eels $1.28, Dragons $3.60 (odds via PlayUp)
Teams
Eels
1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Tom Opacic, 4. Marata Niukore, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Nathan Brown
Bench/Reserves: 14. Oregon Kaufusi, 15. Isaiah Papali’i, 16. Will Smith, 17. Bryce Cartwright, 18. Ray Stone, 19. Haze Dunster, 20. Keegan Hipgrave, 21. Jordan Rankin
Dragons
1. Matt Dufty, 2. Cody Ramsey, 3. Jack Bird, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Corey Norman, 7. Adam Clune, 8. Blake Lawrie, 9. Andrew McCullough, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Josh Kerr, 12. Tariq Sims, 13. Tyrell Fuimaono
Bench/Reserves: 14. Poasa Faamausili, 15. Trent Merrin, 16. Daniel Alvaro, 17. Brayden Williame, 18. Jackson Ford, 19. Kaide Ellis, 20. Jordan Pereira, 21. Max Feagai
Spartacus
Roar Rookie
Gutho played centre last year in Origin along with Wighton. Turbo has played both on the wing and in Origin as well and Campbell Graham IMHO is way ahead of Lomax in every respect except for goal kicking. As for look what happened last year… well the Blues won the year before with players like Wighton and Turbo playing in the centres, so…
Spartacus
Roar Rookie
Oh, the voices in my head. Too many voices! So hard to keep track when “circumstances” force one to have MPD! :shocked: :silly:
Phil
Roar Rookie
Mitchell, Gutho and Turbo are all fullbacks and Wighton is a 5/8. Look what happened last year not having specialiasts in positions., beaten by the worst Qld team ever.
Big Daddy
Guest
We should ask them. :laughing:
Spartacus
Roar Rookie
Sorry Rossi. But that still doesn't diminish his performance last night though. :thumbup:
Spartacus
Roar Rookie
Not over Campbell Graham he doesn't. Then there is Latrell, Gutherson, Wighton and Turbo (back next week) before them. You are only looking at the positives mate. Last year Lomax lead the NRL for the most errors and was there abouts for most missed tackles. Despite being named as part of the Blues Origin squad previously that is hardly a recommendation for Origin football IMO.
Spartacus
Roar Rookie
Oh souvalis, you are starting to sound like the sky blue, black and white version of me. What have I done? :silly: ...just sayin'. :stoked:
Spartacus
Roar Rookie
What are the odds of that happening BD? :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Rossi
Roar Rookie
Surely Lomax gets a Blue jersey?
Rossi
Roar Rookie
I reckon Vaughan, Lawrie and Fuimaono all lifted due to McGrubs impending arrival. Don't like him but I think he'll do well in a pack that is playing hard, aggressive footy. If they add big Jack to that it'll be a hell of a forward pack.
Rossi
Roar Rookie
His ability has never been in question, just his body. Great to see him back home and playing well. It's not just the fact he's a good player though, he's got that winners swagger about him that lifts his teammates.
Dan
Roar Rookie
The sharks should never thanked for anything, aside from making other clubs look more professional
mick
Roar Rookie
just sayin lol
souvalis
Roar Rookie
Dragons can probably thank the Sharks for punishing some resolve in them back in Round 1..just sayin'.
Phil
Roar Rookie
Good result, love it. Maybe Griffin can now see no need for McGuire now. As HY suggested, yeah, the odd drink or two..................or three
Emcie
Roar Guru
Rent of the year
JGK
Roar Guru
Bird could be the buy of the year.
mick
Roar Rookie
:laughing: :laughing:
Rob
Guest
Well done Dragons. 12th last year Tony? Makes me feel even better as a Cowboys fan. Beaten by Panthers, Dragons, Titans, Sharks away without Taumalolo, Morgan and a few others. Seems like those teams aren’t that easy to beat.
Hard Yards
Roar Rookie
A few refreshments in store I suspect for you Saints' boys, and deservedly so. It's rare to see a game like that. What a pleasure! Eels will bounce back with a vengeance now.