R10 TEAM LISTS V DOLPHINS

Thursday 8 May, 7.50pm AEST
Parramatta Eels vs Dolphins, CommBank Stadium
Referees: Wyatt Raymond, Kasey Badger (touch judge), Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski (touch judge), Chris Butler (bunker)
Spotsbet: Eels $1.78, Dolphins $2.08

Eels: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Charlie Guymer 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood \
Bench: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Luca Moretti 16. Jordan Samrani 17. Matt Doorey
Extended: 18. Ryan Matterson 19. Joash Papali’i 20. Dean Hawkins 21. Toni Mataele 22. Brendan Hands

Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Kurt Donoghoe 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Tom Gilbert
Bench: 14. Ray Stone 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Josh Kerr 17. Sean O’Sullivan
Extended: 18. Harrison Graham 19. Oryn Keeley 20. Max Feagai 21. Kenny Bromwich 22. Junior Tupou

Injury Updates from the Eels' site: Sam Tuivaiti suffered a right ankle Syndesmosis injury during Magic Round. He has consulted a specialist and will undergo surgery this week. He will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks.

Zac Lomax	Foot	Round 11
Joey Lussick	Thumb	Round 11
Sam Tuivaiti	Ankle	Round 19-20
Dan Keir	Hamstring	Round 12-14
Arthur Miller-Stephen	Knee	Season
Ethyn Martin	Clavicle	Pending surgery
Apa Twidle	Hand	Pending scans

NSW Cup side includes backrow of Bryce Cartwright and Will Latu with Ryan Matterson at lock.

I finished watching the NSW Cup game against Sharks as I only watched the start of it due to the SG Ball Grand Final happening at the same time. Just a couple notes:

Latu was great but still has a couple things to work on in defence. He missed a couple tackles simply because he was too enthusiastic that he left his inside slightly vulnerable. Not the worst thing as he is showing he provides line speed and aggression. Just needs to learn how to control it accurately. He was willing to make tackle after tackle and still sprint back into the defensive line to be onside which is what I love to see. But understandbly he was then tired towards the end of the game because he still building his match fitness back up. It was his first game back from injury. Would not surprise me if makes a debut some time this year.
I am not sure how Doorey is in the FG side this week. His defence was ordinary and he was arm grabbing a bit. After watching that performance in cup it really shows how much JR wants Matto to leave. Matto was the best forward for eels on ground. We could really use him this week.
Papalii footwork is so silky. He is just waiting to make his FG debut. Could this be the week? Not named in cup and dolphins pack is not very big so we could afford to have a smaller bench.
Carty will never play FG again. He is gone back to the error prone Carty. Losing the ball. Throwing stupid offloads which results in errors. No aggression in defence.
Dunster still has a future in FG. Just need to cut out a couple really basic errors that he has made with the ball. But his footwork and yardage seems as good as ever.

"There's been plenty of ex internationals and Origin players that've tried their hand at NRL coaching and done far worse than he did.
But no, I didn't really have him in mind when making the comment. He wasn't a bloke that was able to crack it into…"

"I wouldn't mind him. I like your idea of using him as the Dylan Walker type.
I think we might go for Galvin, but if we don't then I see the club waiting on Fletcher, Talataina to mature into the halves. Until they do, I can see us signing a guy…"

"Everyone saying no would flop their dicks out and start stroking the moment he signed.
To me it's a no brainer. If he's available and is keen to play under Ryles and with Moses, it's a massive yes from me. We need a wrecking ball that can run hard…"

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KingGutho May 6, 2025 at 9:15pm

Sam Tuivita is a big loss, he has been very good.

I would put Toni Matele on the bench instead of Doorey, as he is more suited to the front row, also would put Matterson on the edge over Guymer.

Papali not named in NSW cup tells me he may be a late addition to the bench.
Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him May 6, 2025 at 10:02pm

That's such a depressing team. It must at minimum be a couple of million under the cap.
- Bob mertens > Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him May 7, 2025 at 6:44am
  
  Yep bloody awful. Reminds me of 95 with the team was with Keith Blackett and co.
- The Badger > Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him May 7, 2025 at 7:58am
  
  Nah mate, it's the mandated 95% of cap. It should be way under but that's not allowed.
  
  And we wonder why players get paid overs.
  
  If I was a manager I'd be pushing fringe and young players to clubs down the bottom. Bigger pay day for me when they get big premiums on their actual worth.
- The Badger > Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him May 7, 2025 at 7:25pm
  
  Just read in Fox Sports that Cartwright is on $650K. If that is correct (big if) then MON needs to be sacked yesterday.
  - LB > The Badger May 7, 2025 at 7:28pm
    
    More likely backended deal
  - Joel K > The Badger May 7, 2025 at 7:39pm
    
    They also said Penisini is on 700k, which he isnt
The Badger May 7, 2025 at 11:34am

I am quietly not confident in getting a win. Hopefully, we can play well and beat the Dolphins at home.

Also, I'd really like us to win an away game soon. Our away record last few years is abysmal. 6 wins 19 losses 2023 to now, with a couple of 'away' wins at CommBank.
LB May 7, 2025 at 11:52am

Ok seeing Wyatt Raymond as ref, i have gone from defending us to now thinking Dolphins 13+ will be the case. That ghoul looking fucker screws us all the time. 1-4 we are with him. I am not one to knock refs a lot or blame them for a loss, but when he reffed us in Darwin jesus christ he was awful.
EA May 7, 2025 at 12:07pm
I finished watching the NSW Cup game against Sharks as I only watched the start of it due to the SG Ball Grand Final happening at the same time. Just a couple notes:
- Latu was great but still has a couple things to work on in defence. He missed a couple tackles simply because he was too enthusiastic that he left his inside slightly vulnerable. Not the worst thing as he is showing he provides line speed and aggression. Just needs to learn how to control it accurately. He was willing to make tackle after tackle and still sprint back into the defensive line to be onside which is what I love to see. But understandbly he was then tired towards the end of the game because he still building his match fitness back up. It was his first game back from injury. Would not surprise me if makes a debut some time this year.
- I am not sure how Doorey is in the FG side this week. His defence was ordinary and he was arm grabbing a bit. After watching that performance in cup it really shows how much JR wants Matto to leave. Matto was the best forward for eels on ground. We could really use him this week.
- Papalii footwork is so silky. He is just waiting to make his FG debut. Could this be the week? Not named in cup and dolphins pack is not very big so we could afford to have a smaller bench.
- Carty will never play FG again. He is gone back to the error prone Carty. Losing the ball. Throwing stupid offloads which results in errors. No aggression in defence.
- Dunster still has a future in FG. Just need to cut out a couple really basic errors that he has made with the ball. But his footwork and yardage seems as good as ever.

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