TEAM LIST VS BRONCOS

After suffering a 24-14 defeat to the New Zealand Warriors last week, Arthur has made a handful of changes to his side.

Corey Norman has been named at fullback with captain Clint Gutherson moving into the halves alongside Mitch Moses.

With Beau Scott ruled out after sustaining an ACL injury, Siosaia Vave returns to the side in the starting line up alongside Daniel Alvaro. Peni Terepo shifts to lock with Manu Ma’u and Tepai Moeroa in the back row.

Will Smith, Suaia Matagi, David Gower and Marata Niukore have been named on the bench alongside Ray Stone, Jaeman Salmon, Kane Evans and Josh Hoffman as reserves.

Kick off is at 7:50pm.

Parramatta Eels side
1. Corey Norman
2. Bevan French
3. Michael Jennings
4. Brad Takairangi
5. George Jennings
6. Clint Gutherson (c)
7. Mitch Moses
8. Daniel Alvaro
9. Cameron King
10. Siosaia Vave
11. Manu Ma’u
12. Tepai Moeroa
13. Peni Terepo
Interchange
14. Will Smith
15. Suaia Matagi
16. David Gower
17. Marata Niukore
18. Ray Stone
19. Jaeman Salmon
20. Kane Evans
21. Josh Hoffman

"HFK, If I'm wrong about Pezet & he turns out to be a complete lemon, so be it. We all get things wrong, make mistakes, make assumptions that prove to be wrong. Better to focus on improving ourselves, between the ears, bit by bit, than being right."

"Whether there is a definitive answer or not, it'll have nothing to do with us signing Pezet. He was only available for 2026. He had already signed with the Broncos long term from 2027."

"I have been highly critical of the decision and have copped a little blow back for it, let's see in 12 months time with the eels heading into the 2027 season if they don't have a definitive answer on who will be our long term 6 if the people…"

Replies

Trent Lethorn May 22, 2018 at 4:03pm

Surely this means if Norman doesnt perform this week Hayne slots into Fullback. And maybe Stone & Salmon are getting closer to debuting.
- Eelectric Power > Trent Lethorn May 22, 2018 at 4:54pm
  
  Maybe to see how guth goes at 5/8 so we sighn valentine Holmes for fullback.
BNG243 May 22, 2018 at 4:04pm

Gutho has been slow coming back from injury. Think this is a good swap from arthur.

Gutho can be more effective as a 6 also linking up with takairangi without having to run 30 metres across the field to set up a play
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 May 22, 2018 at 4:04pm

Looking to the future - bye bye Corey
SuperEel 22 May 22, 2018 at 4:10pm

This might be Moses' chance to impose himself on the team. Gutho isn't a lead playmaker so Moses will be given the responsibility to run the side.
- Alfred Mateo > SuperEel 22 May 22, 2018 at 4:12pm
  
  Agree Super
- eels47 > SuperEel 22 May 22, 2018 at 4:33pm
  
  That is the message I am getting from this change.
- Wile E. Coyote > SuperEel 22 May 22, 2018 at 5:05pm
  
  Yep
Premier2018 May 22, 2018 at 4:10pm

I like this team.I guess this means that BA wants Moses to take control of the side.

I'm still not convinced. Hopefully Gutho can liven our halves up.
Jack May 22, 2018 at 4:12pm

Cya Norman m