RD10 Team List

The Parramatta Eels line up to take on the North Queensland Cowboys at 1300SMILES Stadium, Townsville on Saturday 18 May in Round 10 of the NRL Telstra Premiership has been named by Blue & Gold Head Coach Brad Arthur.

After a loss to the Melbourne Storm last week, Arthur has made a handful of changes to his line up with George Jennings and Josh Hoffman called into the outside backs in place of Maika Sivo (suspended) and Michael Jennings (injured).

Will Smith will partner Mitch Moses in the halves whilst Manu Ma’u comes into the starting side at lock.

Peni Terepo, Tim Mannah, Tepai Moeroa and Oregon Kaufusi form the bench whilst Kane Evans, Matt McIlwrick, Jaeman Salmon and Bevan French are on the reserves.

Will Smith will play his 50th NRL game.

Kick off is at 5:30pm.

Parramatta Eels side
1. Clint Gutherson (c)
2. George Jennings
3. Josh Hoffman
4. Brad Takairangi
5. Blake Ferguson
6. Will Smith
7. Mitch Moses
8. Daniel Alvaro
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Marata Niukore
13. Manu Ma’u
Interchange
14. Peni Terepo
15. Tim Mannah
16. Tepai Moeroa
17. Oregon Kaufusi
18. Kane Evans
19. Matt McIlwrick
20. Jaeman Salmon
21. Bevan French

"The only change we need to make is Hopgood back to 13 and JDB to 18 man. Not sure why he needs a spot in the squad as he is only practically here for 1 year and really provides nothing more than what Hopgood or Doorey can do for 25min. Walker has…"

"Brisbane's play the ball speed was quicker, but later on we got control of the ruck, poking our nose through and getting on our elbows for quick play the balls, Brisbane were out on their feet. Tawha was having a tough time keeping up and Mam…"

"Reckon they give their players a few weeks to get fit enough to do their job in Penrith? Hell, everyone on this site would go into meltdown if we signed Leka, but Webster has him on the bench because of standards. Kautoga isn't a first grader, it…"

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Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst May 14, 2019 at 4:12pm

LOL
Seth hardy May 14, 2019 at 4:14pm

This side will get hammered! Here we go again.
- Glenn Lifetime Eel > Seth hardy May 15, 2019 at 9:48am
  
  As anticipated BA has largely stuck with the same side only sacking Salmon. Does Taka have something on BA? What does he have to do to get sacked after another woeful performance. This is a poor side imo and will cop another hiding on Saturday. Our poor roster is really showing in some of the selections made.
  - Chuck Norris. > Glenn Lifetime Eel May 15, 2019 at 10:09am
    
    Yep. No real changes other than players for injury or suspension.
    
    Salmon is the only change and for Will Smith FFS.
    
    Taka must have a sex tape or something.
    
    The most woefully inept first grader ever. Averages 4 fuck ups per game. Last week it was seven. God damn.
  - SuperEel 22 > Glenn Lifetime Eel May 15, 2019 at 11:05am
    
    I'd imagine the injury to Michael Jennings means he doesn't want to throw a debutant into the side given Taka's replacement in Josh Hoffman is replacing Jennings this week.
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- iamnot May 14, 2019 at 4:24pm
  
  Did you see his defence on the weekend? Very, very poor.
  - Dave > iamnot May 14, 2019 at 4:37pm
    
    If bad defense caused him to get dropped why is ANYONE playing this week from the 17 who got smashed
- Parra fan on The Hill May 14, 2019 at 4:25pm
  
  I agree. Good for nothing Taka keeps his spot....
  - Frank The Tank > Parra fan on The Hill May 14, 2019 at 4:33pm
    
    This guys got more lives than a cat.
- Darren Munro May 14, 2019 at 8:46pm
  
  He did miss three tackles in a row on one play.