The Parramatta Eels side to take on the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday 24 May in Round 12 of the NRL Telstra Premiership has been named by Blue & Gold Head Coach Brad Arthur.
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
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Surely this means if Norman doesnt perform this week Hayne slots into Fullback. And maybe Stone & Salmon are getting closer to debuting.
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
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.
Agree Super
That is the message I am getting from this change.
Yep
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.
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