Teamsheet R15: Eels vs Newcastle

Official Eels Team Announcment:

Parramatta Eels to push for the eight in Newcastle

The Pirtek Parramatta Eels travel to Newcastle on Monday night to stake their claim for a place in the top eight.

Despite a win and then two points from the bye in the past two weeks, the Eels sit just outside the eight on point differences and need a win to get back in touch with the top teams.

Coach Daniel Anderson has named a full-strength side for the game and with five days between State of Origin and the match on Monday night, is hopeful Origin stars Jarryd Hayne and Nathan Hindmarsh will be fit for the match.

The Eels’ non-representative players should also be fresh after an extended lay-off with the bye.

“We’ve had a big break and now we’re ready to commence the second half of the season,” Anderson says.

“Considering it’s now halfway and we’re outside the top eight we need to start making a real push for it and I think it’s time to step up our performances.”

Pirtek Parramatta Eels v Newcastle Knights, Monday June 21, 7.00pm, EnergyAustralia Stadium

1. Jarryd Hayne

2. Luke Burt

3. Joel Reddy

4. Timana Tahu

5. Eric Grothe

6. Kris Keating

7. Daniel Mortimer

8. Nathan Cayless (C)

9. Jeff Robson

10. Fuifui Moimoi

11. Nathan Hindmarsh (C)

12. Ben Smith

13. Feleti Mateo

INTERCHANGE

14. Tom Humble

15. Tim Mannah

16. Justin Horo

17. Justin Poore

19. Krisnan Inu

Coach: Daniel Anderson

Toyota Cup v Newcastle Knights, Monday, June 21, EnergyAustralia Stadium, 4:45pm

1. TK Amosa

2. Daniel Tupou

3. Jacob Loko

4. Trent Jennings

5. Ken Sio

6. Jason Whebe

7. Dan Cross

8. Boyd Brown

9. Dean Blackman

10. Peni Terepo

11. Pat O’Hanlon

12. Fred Lang Siu

13. Rory Brien

INTERCHANGE

14. Tim Crellin

15. PJ Asiata

16. Ava Seumanufagi

17. Krys Freeman

18. Dave Thomas

19. Royce Hura

20. Shaun Vaotuua

Coach: Matt Cameron

Wentworthville Magpies v Cronulla, Ringrose Park, Sunday June 20, 3.00pm

1. Tim Mortimer

2. Mark Hendy

3. Etu Uaisele

4. Jonathon Wright

5. Ryan Morgan

6. Matt Keating

7. Trent Rose

8. Mitchell Allgood

9. Anthony Mitchell

10. Blake Blackburn

11. Lee Te Maari

12. Brendan Oake

13. Tim Robinson (C)

INTERCHANGE

14. James Boustani

15. Nathan Armit

16. Pele Peletelese

17. Taniela Lasalo

21. Danny Howard

Coach: Brett Kenny

"You are entitled to your opinion Clint, but Mahoney's passing is one area where he outranks Smith if there is one. Mahoney has one of the best passes in the competition for a Hooker. Smith's passing is good, it is clean and can make the necessary…"

Replies

fpv eel June 15, 2010 at 4:29pm

strong lineup if all are fit to play!
Michael Ericson June 15, 2010 at 4:38pm

I don't know about this constant naming of Inu at 19.

Is it because he is the natural replacement for any backline injury? I am not sure that is the case.

I would bring Inu in if there was any injury to a centre, but I don't think he is the best back up option at either wing or fullback.

I also don't agree that Inu is in such good form that he shouldn't have to play for Wenty if it is not intended that he is going to play first grade that week.
DanMan June 15, 2010 at 4:43pm

Matt Keatign at 5/8?? Is this correct?
- HKF > DanMan June 15, 2010 at 5:50pm
  
  I haven't seen any footage but from what i heard he had a hand in 6 tries last week, not a bad effort for his first game at 5/8.
  Being groomed as a bit of a utility player i would think.
DanMan June 15, 2010 at 4:46pm

How does he go as a 5/8?
YDIDISAYIDO June 15, 2010 at 5:03pm

Trent Jennings any relation to Michael?
- 1Eyed Eel > YDIDISAYIDO June 15, 2010 at 5:19pm
  
  No
big black guy June 15, 2010 at 5:22pm

just a matter of time before grothe is "injured" and inu fills in for him.

i wonder if MK playing 5/8 indicates that Mitchell is in the driving seat for next years hooking role (or atleast over MK)
- HKF > big black guy June 15, 2010 at 5:53pm
  
  Not from what im hearing,some doubt if he will still be at parra next yr.
ZipZip June 15, 2010 at 6:05pm

The Guru has destroyed my Supercoach results lately so let's hope his return is for real this week!
I noticed that Karl Filiga isn't in the Wenty team... is he injurred again or has he left Parra?