Captain Cayless reaches 250 NRL games for Eels
Pirtek Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Cayless will play his 250th NRL game against the Warriors in New Zealand this Sunday at 4.00pm.
The Parramatta stalwart made his debut back in 1997 and has since captained New Zealand to a World Cup win and the Eels to two grand finals.
Three players will be given the chance to start their NRL careers on Sunday after Daniel Anderson named three debutantes on an extended bench, including new signing Manase Manuokafoa.
Back-rower Pat O’Hanlon, and props Pele Peletelese and Mitchell Allgood make up the six-man bench, with Anderson to make a decision on the final make-up of the side closer to the game.
Matthew Keating has been recalled to first grade at hooker while Jeff Robson moves back the halves. The Eels are missing Jarryd Hayne and Tim Mannah through Origin, Timana Tahu through suspension and Eric Grothe, Ben Smith and Justin Poore through injury.
Coach Anderson is excited about the influx of enthusiasm the rookies will bring to the side.
“Most of our injuries are only short term but it gives the opportunity for some of these players to make their debut and experience the NRL,” he explained.
“As these players start their career we have our captain reaching a prestigious milestone in his career and the fact Nathan has played all 250 games for the Eels shows his dedication to this club.”
Pirtek Parramatta Eels v Warriors, Sunday July 4, 4.00pm, Mt Smart Stadium
1. Tom Humble
2. Luke Burt
3. Joel Reddy
4. Jonathon Wright
5. Krisnan Inu
6. Jeff Robson
7. Daniel Mortimer
8. Nathan Cayless (C)
9. Matthew Keating
10. Fuifui Moimoi
11. Nathan Hindmarsh (C)
12. Brendan Oake
13. Feleti Mateo
INTERCHANGE
14. Kris Keating
15. Patrick O’Hanlon
16. Justin Horo
17. Pele Peletelese
19. Mitchell Allgood
20. Manase Manuokafoa
Coach: Daniel Anderson
Toyota Cup v Warriors, Sunday July 4, 1.45pm, Mt Smart Stadium
1. Ken Sio
2. Ryan Morgan
3. Jacob Loko
4. Trent Jennings
5. Dave Thomas
6. Jason Wehbe
7. Dan Cross
8. Peni Terepo
9. Dean Blackman
10. PJ Asiata
11. Fred Lang Siu
12. Matthew Eisenhuth
13. Rory Brien
INTERCHANGE
14. Tim Crellin
15. Ava Seumanufagi
17. Boyd Brown
18. Thomas Young
Coach: Matt Cameron
Replies
Who is under an injury cloud? I know we always take a travelling reserve to NZ put 2 seems a little strange seeming they are all forwards!
Seems Ando is intent on Morts keeping lucky number 7. If we sign Cronk is he going to be a 5/8th??? haha
I don't think its so much a case of any one else being under an injury cloud but more so of Ando not being sure who to include.
I'm thinking given that O'Hanlon has been named at 15, we're going to carry two second rowers on the bench with Hindmarsh moving up to prop during the game. I think we would suffer in terms of mobility trying to carry two of Allgood, Pele and Manas.
Was DA trying to stengthen his playmaking, passing, kicking game??
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