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The Parramatta Eels Round One side to take on the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Lottoland on Sunday 5 March has been named by Blue & Gold Head Coach Brad Arthur.

Arthur has named a side that features plenty of youth and experience, including new recruits Josh Hoffman, Suaia Matagi, Nathan Brown and Frank Pritchard.

Kick off is at 4pm.

Parramatta Eels

1. Bevan French

2. Semi Radradra

3. Michael Jennings

4. Brad Takairangi

5. Josh Hoffman

6. Clint Gutherson

7. Corey Norman

8. Suaia Matagi

9. Kaysa Pritchard

10. Tim Mannah (c)

11. Manu Ma’u

12. Tepai Moeroa

13. Beau Scott

Interchange

14. Nathan Brown

15. Daniel Alvaro

16. Rory O’Brien

17. Frank Pritchard

Reserves

18. Jamal Fogarty

19. Cameron King

20. David Gower

21. Scott Schulte

In 2017, there will be a new process of announcing the Blue & Gold line ups to take the field that week. At 4pm on Tuesdays, Eels Members and fans will receive a 21-man NRL squad, a 19-man squad 24 hours prior to kick off and the final side (Late Mail) one hour before kick off.

The 21- man squad will consist of 17 players in position, as well as up to four interchange reserves.

For Holden Cup Team Announcement, you'll receive a 23-man squad at 4pm on Tuesdays, a 20-man squad 24 hours prior to kick off and the usual Late Mail one hour before the game.

Lottoland Team

The Manly Sea Eagles:

Tom Trbojevic
Jorge Taufua
Dylan Walker
Brian Kelly
Akuila Uate
Blake Green
DCE
Brenton Lawrence
Api Koroisau
Martin Taupau
Frank Winterstein
Curtis Sironen
Jake Trbojevic
Lewis Brown
Nate Myles
Addin Fonua-Blake
Lloyd Perrett
Jarred Kennedy
Cameron Cullen
Matt Wright
Johnathon Wright
Jackson Hastings

"HFK, Fair point. Sure, we could. But balancing incoming youth with experience is almost a perennial issue. A constant cycle. It never really goes away. At least not for too long. "

Replies

Webby February 28, 2017 at 4:05pm

WOW. Kaysa the starting spot. I like it
- Priceforever > Webby February 28, 2017 at 4:08pm
  
  good strong side, wish Kenny was there
True EEL February 28, 2017 at 4:06pm

Big news no IDG. Is he injured? Must be...
- Beer Baron > True EEL February 28, 2017 at 8:19pm
  
  Or maybe he's just crap
Hendo February 28, 2017 at 4:08pm

No IDG. Let's hope Kaysa run of injuries is finally over.
- Sir Col "THE NODDY MUSHROOM" > Hendo February 28, 2017 at 9:00pm
  
  Cranky Franky will protect him Hendo.
RIDER February 28, 2017 at 4:09pm

No IDG and a bench spot for Rory. Rory must have impressed because Id have put money on Gower.

80mins is a big step up for Kaysa
- Wile E. Coyote > RIDER February 28, 2017 at 4:26pm
  
  80 minutes for the season is a big step
- colin hussey > RIDER February 28, 2017 at 6:15pm
  
  Kaysa the 9, IDG no sign anywhere, and where's Poppa? Wonda if he's had a corony, hope you are ok up there mate.
Carl February 28, 2017 at 4:09pm

Rory Obrein is the biggest shock eels have def got some big boppers on the bench
Pritchard 112kg
Obrein 117kg
Alvaro and brown 108kg