The Parramatta Eels can provide a final injury update of the 2024 NRL pre-season.
Bailey Simonsson has been cleared of injury despite leaving the field early during the Eels' trial match win over the Titans.
Ryan Matterson, who was a late withdrawal from the final trial match due to a back issue, is anticipated to be available for Round 1.
Wiremu Greig is expected to miss Round 1 of the NRL season after suffering a hamstring strain ahead of the Titans match. He is slated to return in Round 2.
Toni Mataele will also be unavailable for Round 1 with a hamstring issue.
| Player | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|
| Wiremu Greig | Hamstring | Round 2 |
| Toni Mataele | Hamstring | Round 2 |
| Ryan Matterson | Back | Round 1 |
| Arthur Miller Stephen | ACL | 2025 |
| Richard Penisini | ACL | 2025 |
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So that makes the bench a little easier to decide.
14. Hands
15. Matto
16. Ofa
17. Tualagi
Could we start Ofa over Paulo?
Definitely could or Ogden depending on the bench Ba names. At least Bailey is healthy lol
I don't think BA would name Ofahengaue to start over Paulo on a Tuesday team list, but there will be a few games this year where he moves Paulo to the bench an hour before kick-off. He seems to prefer Greig or Ogden to start for short stint than have Paulo play roughly 35-40 straight.
But i think we will see Paulo starting on the bench a few times this year, same with Hopgood to conserve them, hour before kick-off thing.
God help us once the backs start getting injuries
Yep :(
Good thing Brad bought Cini :(
It's all good, we have some good kids like AMS and Richard Penisin.....oh
Good thing no sivo for 3 games lol. He can come fresh to score easy tries in round 4 xD
🤢
Like it or not, Sivo is our best winger with daylight 2nd.
Having him out is a big blow for us.
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