Official Team Sheet: Eels vs Warriors

Pirtek Parramatta Eels name six new faces for Round 1

The Pirtek Parramatta Eels have named six new faces for their season opening blockbuster against the Warriors at Eden Park this Saturday night in New Zealand.

New recruits Chris Walker and Carl Webb will officially pull on the blue and gold jersey for the first time, Casey McGuire makes his return after 12 years, while former Storm player Billy Rogers has been named on an extended bench.

Local juniors Mitchell Allgood and Ryan Morgan will make their debut for the Eels. Allgood originally played in Penrith’s junior league before switching to the Eels, playing Toyota Cup and for Wentworthville in the NSW Cup. Morgan is a Greystanes junior and is graduating from a solid year in the Toyota Cup in 2010.

Superboot Luke Burt is looking to reach 1500 career points against the Warriors, and is just five points shy of the milestone.

Pirtek Parramatta Eels v Warriors, Saturday March 12, Eden Park, 7.30pm (NZ)

1. Jarryd Hayne

2. Luke Burt

3. Chris Walker

4. Ryan Morgan

5. Etu Uaisele

6. Daniel Mortimer

7. Jeff Robson

8. Tim Mannah

9. Casey McGuire

10. Mitchell Allgood

11. Nathan Hindmarsh (C)

12. Taniela Lasalo

13. Justin Horo

14. Matt Keating

15. Shane Shackleton

16. Ben Smith

17. Carl Webb

18. Billy Rogers

Coach: Stephen Kearney

Toyota Cup v Warriors, Saturday March 12, 5.15pm

1. Chris Ulugia

2. Josh Tuitupou

3. Jacob Loko

4. Trent Jennings

5. Jon Pepa

6. Jason Wehbe

7. Cameron Breust

8. Ava Seumanufagai

9. Daniel Mahoney

10. Peni Terepo

11. Pat O’Hanlon

12. Matthew Eisenhuth

13. Rory Brien (C)

14. Dean Blackman

15. Kyle Fraser

16. Toby Key

17. PJ Asiata

18. Joseph Ualesi

Coach: Matt Cameron

Wentworthville v Auckland, Saturday March 12, Leichhardt Oval

1. Henry Raiwalui

2. Cliff Nye

3. Joel Reddy

4. Karl Filiga

5. Chris Hicks

6. Brendan Waters (C)

7. Brad Murray

8. Pele Peletelese

9. Anthony Mitchell

10. Manase Manuokafoa

11. Nathan Armit

12. Peter Prime

13. Mitch Stanfield

14. Ben Faclone

15. Troy Savage

16. Brad Lupi

17. Paki Afu

21. Benson Tupou

Coach: Brett Cook

"I think compared to the rubbish we've had since Reed Ryley is a breath of fresh air. I reckon a role as a 14 doing a bit in the middle isn't out of the question but for now I'm impressed with how hes travelling "

"Music...yes, no, sorta, always, but i am just not feeling it atm. I am doing fine, Randette is good. I have been feeling dark about the state of many folks psyche in the western world, and i could just not be fucked right now.....angry/protest music…"

"Without Moses we struggle to score points. Plenty of NSW cup tries involved Papalii so I was hoping for this move. He can create tries which we need in Moses absence."

Replies

SacDog92 March 8, 2011 at 4:38pm

hmm...Etu over Hicks...interesting
Big Z March 8, 2011 at 4:40pm

How good has Taniela Lasalo been going to keep both Smith & Shackelton out of the starting line up???
FishFood March 8, 2011 at 4:40pm

And Smith on the bench...
Dan March 8, 2011 at 4:40pm

Fats hasn't been named anywhere... I can't remember hearing he was injured, I wonder if he is?
1Eyed Eel March 8, 2011 at 4:40pm

No Fuifui unfortunately. Well done to Taniela - big effort to work his way into the starting lineup and I'm really impressed by the fact that the coaching staff have rewarded his pre-season form rather than just pick people on reputation.

Hicks and Reddy playing for Wenty too!
HH - Love You Iongi Time! March 8, 2011 at 4:41pm

Dont like the backline. Would not be surprised to see some pre game changes.
The first game of the year we need to enter the game with our best squad and hopefully all these guys heads are ready.
The warriors are going to be strong and try to roll us. Maybe Smith or Horo may be used tactically in the centres on Manu's side.
Surely Whatiura was close to being named?

On the positive congrats to Mitchell and Ryan. And i am really happy for Taniela. Great starting back row.
HH - Love You Iongi Time! March 8, 2011 at 4:43pm

And no mention of Humble in Wenty. Something hopefully can be sorted for him soon?
SacDog92 March 8, 2011 at 4:43pm

I'm guessing he is being used as more of a 'hole runner'? With Hindy in the starting 11, maybe Kearney thinks he has the tackling aspect all covered, and needed a bit of potency in the back row? But I don't see Smith as much of an impact sub, but more a solid 2nd rower with a great tackling technique. Just my opinion
1Eyed Eel March 8, 2011 at 4:43pm

I think you can put that down to the fact Hicks hasn't played any pre-season football. Kearney hasn't put anyone into that side on reputation. Every player in there has played in the trials and he's picked those that stood out like Lasalo ahead of players you would have expected to be picked solely on reputation like Ben Smith.
1Eyed Eel March 8, 2011 at 4:45pm

Have to say congrats to Etu, though. Didn't get a sniff last year and now he's got another chance to show he's up to NRL.