TEAM LIST: NRL squad named for Round One

The Dyldam Parramatta Eels squad has been named to take on the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles in the club’s opening match of the 2015 NRL Telstra Premiership at Pirtek Stadium, Parramatta.

Centre Brad Takairangi and half back Chris Sandow will both return to the field after sustaining injury in the 2015 NRL Auckland Nines, and Takairangi will make his first NRL appearance for the Blue and Gold alongside fellow new recruits Beau Champion, Reece Robinson, Anthony Watmough and Danny Wicks.

Ticket sales have been strong for this game, so we encourage all General Admission Eels Members, and all GA ticket holders to arrive early to ensure entry. Pirtek Stadium is subject to capacity restrictions and Members and fans may be unable to enter once the ground reaches its legal capacity.

There are still reserved seat tickets available via Ticketmaster, and General Admission Members can choose to upgrade to a reserved seat for the game from just $10.

For Members who have not yet received their Membership card, there will be Membership Services team Members located at Gates A/B and G/H from 4.15pm to help you on the night.

Kick-off details:

NYC: 5.30pm

NRL: 7.45pm

Parramatta Eels NRL Side

1. Will Hopoate

2. Semi Radradra

3. Beau Champion

4. Brad Takairangi

5. Reece Robinson

6. Corey Norman

7. Chris Sandow

8. Darcy Lussick

9. Nathan Peats

10. Tim Mannah (c)

11. Manu Ma’u

12. Tepai Moeroa

13. Anthony Watmough

14. Isaac De Gois

15. Joseph Paulo

16. Junior Paulo

17. David Gower

18. Danny Wicks

19. Pauli Pauli

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/03/03/team_list_nrl_squad_.html

"1. Gutho
2. Sivo
3. Penisini
4. Harper
5. Bailey
6. Sanders
7. Brown
8. Rcg
9. Lussick
10. Paulo
11. Matto
12. Carty
13. Hopgood
14. Hands
15. Joe O
16. Taulagi
17. Moretti "

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- Gower Power March 3, 2015 at 5:46pm
  
  I suspected Taka would be in the starting team this year. He was room mates with Hoppa during the USA trip. They had photos up on social media of the two hanging out and building a relationship
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- Kurupt March 3, 2015 at 5:25pm
  
  I think BA is expecting a fast paced game this year, that's why he's carrying two utility players on the bench. Also expect Sandow to touch the ball 2 to 4 times a set, with him running the ball alot.
Troy C March 3, 2015 at 4:59pm

Strong team. Looks like we may well see Wicks in the side in the early rounds. Happy with the centre pairing.
True EEL March 3, 2015 at 4:59pm

Hope Takairangi and Sandow (esp) are fit and ready to go....

Paulo *bleh*
Michael Ericson March 3, 2015 at 5:00pm

Best eels forward pack for about 10 years
True EEL March 3, 2015 at 5:00pm

geez, pretty good team/squad. Forward pack is niiiice! hope the guys in the backs can gel and perform
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- SuperEel 22 March 3, 2015 at 5:58pm
  
  Gower only played back row last year due to injuries. He's a prop by trade.
- Bup March 3, 2015 at 6:32pm
  
  Mobile packs will be an advantage this year. Good ones anyway.
- Sporto84 March 4, 2015 at 6:26pm
  
  Uhhhh I agree Seffa goes against the grain every time he steps on the field
Alan Hunt March 3, 2015 at 5:01pm

miatch BA have never coached a game of first grade football without Super Sef.

Besides that useless plodder being named looks a strong side.

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