Parramatta Eels
12
Match Complete
Sydney Roosters
34
| 79 |  | J. Suaalii | ||
| 79 |  | N. Butcher | ||
| 70 | | J. Suaalii | ||
| 68 | | S. Wong | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 63 | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 62 | ||
| 51 | | J. Suaalii | ||
| 37 | | J. Suaalii | ||
| 35 | | J. Tedesco | ||
| 29 | | J. Suaalii | ||
| 28 | | J. Suaalii | ||
| 26 | | J. Suaalii | ||
| 24 | | J. Tedesco | ||
| C. Gutherson | | 9 | ||
| B. Cartwright | | 8 |
| 2 | Tries | 6 | ||
| 2 | Conversions | 5 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
Round 25 of the NRL premiership continues with the Parramatta Eels hosting the Sydney Roosters at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. Join The Roar for live scores and commentary from 8pm (AEST).
The Eels are coming off a 54-10 thrashing at the Gabba at the hands of the Broncos. To make things worse, Mitchell Moses is out for the rest of the regular season. Considering how many times Moses’ kicking game has bailed the Eels out of poor field position, the hosts are under huge pressure.
Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard return from their suspensions to strengthen the Eels. Dylan Brown is named at halfback, with Dejarn Asi joining him in the halves.
Following a gritty but convincing victory against the Dolphins, the Roosters remain in the hunt for playing finals football. With Joseph Suaalii back on the wing for the Roosters, the Tricolours look a far more potent team when it comes to converting their chances. Drew Hutchison remains at halfback following a stellar performance, but Sam Walker is named on the reserves list and could be a late inclusion from his road to recovery.
Prediction
Despite getting some big ins, the loss of Moses should be too much.
The Roosters also love a late season charge as we saw in 2022. Despite the Eels having a solid record since CommBank Stadium was renovated, their finals chances are likely to take an even bigger dip by the end of this clash. Roosters by 12
Game information
Venue: CommBank Stadium
Kick-off: 8pm (AEST)
TV: Fox League, Nine
Streaming: Kayo Sports, Foxtel, 9Now
Odds: Eels $2.25, Roosters $1.65 – odds via PlayUp
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Will Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Daejarn Asi 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. J’maine Hopgood 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. Joe Ofahengaue 14. Luca Moretti 15. Ryan Matterson 16. Wiremu Greig 17. Brendan Hands 18. Makahesi Makatoa 19. Waqa Blake 20. Ofahiki Ogden 21. Ky Rodwell 22. Jack Murchie
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Joseph Manu 5. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 6. Luke Keary 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Siua Wong 12. Nat Butcher 13. Victor Radley 14. Sandon Smith 15. Fletcher Baker 16. Terrell May 17. Angus Crichton 18. Sam Walker 19. Dylan Napa 20. Corey Allen 21. Fetalaiga Pauga 22. Nathan Brown
Collie Flower
Roar Rookie
Thank, Arnab. Appreciate your effort with the live updates. Well done to the Roosters. Commiserations to the Eels.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Once in a while, I guess, but not as the norm, or with a player who is really good in the air, for me.
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
It doesn’t get any easier for the Eels. They travel to Penrith to take on the Panthers next week before their regular season ends with a bye. For the Roosters, they will take on the Tigers at home next week. Thank you all for joining the blog tonight. I’ll be back tomorrow night for Dragons v Storm. This is Arnab Bhattacharya signing out. Goodnight.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
FULL TIME PAR 12 SYD 34 Despite a slow start, the Roosters have deservedly come out as victors. They were far more clinical in attack, their set completions were better and their halves clicked. Just as I predicted in the preview, the loss of Moses was too much and the Roosters move up to 10th position in a bid to make the finals.
Stormy
Roar Rookie
Roosters get the points, as expected. Bad luck, Eels - hard going without your main playmaker. Brave effort. Lovely call thanks, Arnab.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80’ CONVERSION ROOSTERS Suaalii with the chance to extend the winning margin to 22. Points differential massive for the Roosters so they need this one to be a successful conversion. And it is! Full time and the Roosters win!
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
80’ TRY ROOSTERS Error from the Eels. Less than a minute to go. Roosters shift left as Butcher scores! PAR 12 SYD 32
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
76’ Brown takes on the line off the scrum but he’s pushed into touch. Roosters handover inside their 20 PAR 12 SYD 28
Insideflickpass
Roar Rookie
Radley a flippen liability terrible hands
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
76’ Roosters shift down both edges before Radley knocks on. Eels feed inside their 30 PAR 12 SYD 28
Stormy
Roar Rookie
This has, probably, been one of Brandon Smith's best games for the Roosters.
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
75’ Eels shift left but Suaalii knocks on. Eels feed 25 out. RCG loses it on tackle one PAR 12 SYD 28
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
74’ Penalty Eels. New set 45 out PAR 12 SYD 28
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Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
72’ Cartwright knocks on and that should be the end of an Eels comeback PAR 12 SYD 28
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
72’ Illegal steal from Suaalii and the Eels win a penalty 10 out. PAR 12 SYD 28
Arnab Bhattacharya
Roar Guru
71’ CONVERSION ROOSTERS Suaalii converts in front of the posts PAR 12 SYD 28