The Eels come into this game off the bye and will be hunting for the two competition points after throwing away a sizeable lead against the Storm and then narrowly losing out to fellow NYC heavyweights, the Newcastle Knights in recent weeks.
The recent losses mean that the Eels have slipped from competition leaders to fifth on the ladder but they are well truly in the hunt for a finals berth with just three wins required from their remaining nine games ensuring they will be in the mix come September.
Although Parramatta named close to full strength line up on Tuesday they will likely be without gun backrower, Tepai Moeroa who is expected to make his NRL debut. With Ryan Matterson, Fabian Goodall and John Folau all participating in the NSW Cup this season it is possible that any or all three could be late inclusions for Wenty.
As always, stay tuned for the final team list as well as the game coverage.
You can watch today's game on Fox Sports 1.
Replies
1. Corey Makelim
2. Fabian Goodall
3. John Folau
4.Leva Li
5. Halauafu Lavaka
6. Ryan Matterson (c)
7. Zach Dockar-Clay
8. Fred Junior Mauala
9. Joey Lussick
10. Tepai Tepu-Smith
14. Josh Aloiai
12. Eric Newbigging
13. Jeff Markus
Interchange:
15. Alex Twal
16. Jordan Muna
17. Brandon Raeli
23.Paula Kaufusi
As expected, Tepai Moeroa is out of the NYC team.
Josh Aloiai comes into the starting backrow while Paula Kaufusi makes his NYC debut from the bench.
Holbrook Interview Abridged - Bye helped out with around five injuries. Disappointed with the last two outings against the Storm and Knights. Typical lines about getting through your sets and not thinking about the Rd.1 victory against the Warriors.
Parramatta are receiving the ball in the first half.
Sloppy start for the Eels as Matterson fails to get to the ball on the full. He tries to trap it with his foot and it deflects to the in goals where we finally clean it up.
The Warriors capitalise on the mistake as they hammer the Eels in the new two tackles. The Eels eventually fight their way out of the red zone but Matterson is forced to fire off a poor kick.
Parra defend well in their first defensive set but unfortunately give the Warriors another set on the last tackle as Goodall can't quite clean up a tough kick.
The Warriors shift the ball to their left edge from the fresh set but Parra slide well and keep them out. The home team moves the ball back to the right edge before centreing the pill. They roll a ball in on the fourth tackle and Eric Newbigging does well to get to the ball first and bat it dead.
Line drop out to the Warriors.
Great commitment by the young Eels as they hold out the Warriors after numerous sets and force the mistake.
Solid ruck work and a good offload drive them to halfway before they work the ball to right on the last.
Lussick steps out of dummy half and drives the ball into touch near the Warriors' goal line. Good play.
New Zealand scrum 10m out from their goal line.
Whats wrong with Davis 40????
Suspension, mate.
Tepu-Smith is left on the ground after a strong run from the Warriors. I think the only thing hurt is his pride there.
Parra come away with a turnover and then the first penalty of the game as they swing right into attack.
Parra find touch on the left edge and set up for a big right edge shift. Matterson gets the ball to Markus who then finds Dockar-Clay. Zach shapes up for the short ball but fires the cut out to Folau who beats around three or four defenders to score! Great individual effort from Folau there.
Dockar-Clay is taking the conversion attempt.
The conversion is unsuccessful.
Parra lead the Warriors 4-0
8min gone.
Matterson gets a hold of the ball this time around and Parra begin their set after points. The Eels make in roads around the ruck through Li (?) and Dockar-Clay before Matterson is caught on the penultimate tackle.
Dockar-Clay bombs it towards the right on the last and the Eels win the contest with a bat-back but we can't clear the ball a second time as Markus' kick rolls dejectedly into some defenders.
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