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.
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Thing i saw with Latu is how much he kicked himself over a missed tackle, that is promising. Shows he really cares about his game.
I do think Doorey will be pulled out and either Mataele or Papali'i make their debut tomorrow night. Walker can play big minutes therefore the need for an extra middle is not overly needed. Also, Guymer can play middle if desperate. So why not put Papali'i in and have him roam around the middle with their pack and Donoghoe at Hooker.
EA, you watch more lower grades than me, i would love to watch NSW Cup but cannot justify the price tag for the streaming service, is Toni Mataele just an decent depth option for the future or is he legit an option for full-time FG? Moving to the middle was a godsend for him and his defence has really improved it seems. Nothing wrong with him being that depth option that can come in and fill in a spot. His job is basic and i think he can play that basic role. Honestly i think he could play it better than Doorey is being asked to. But you have seen him play more than myself.
Yep Latu looked like he wants to learn.
I think Mataele is a better option than Doorey for sure. Especially if we are losing the size of Tuivita on the bench. I think he will be good bench forward for sure. Better than a back up bench option in my opinion.
How do I watch the replay ea do I need a subscription
Yeah it is Barsports i think it is called. Quite pricey for the month.
1. I am relatively confident Latu and Samrani will be our edge backrowers in the last 3-5 games of the season. And I think we'll have a Tuilagi on the bench in the 17. Walker/Moretti/Tuivati/Tuilagi is the bench next year I feel.
2. and 3. I like Doorey but this tells me that indeed Papalii might come in for him by game day.
4. Matterson and Carty. Carty is gone, yeah. Matterson: We could use him. Him and Walker provide us a constant ball playing 13 presence. I dunno what's happening there.
5. I'd keep Dunster if he stays fit. I think when fit and firing Dunster is actually quite a player and he's playing really well.
Dolphins by 20+
We cant handle high energy attack focused teams....just cant do it at the moment
So team list dropped to 19, Mataele and Papali'i in extended squad. I feel a debut coming on the bench for one of those players.
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