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
Replies
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.
i wonder if MK playing 5/8 indicates that Mitchell is in the driving seat for next years hooking role (or atleast over MK)
I noticed that Karl Filiga isn't in the Wenty team... is he injurred again or has he left Parra?
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