Teamsheet R17: Eels vs Cowboys

Pirtek Parramatta Eels answer Call to Arms

The Pirtek Parramatta Eels will wear yellow armbands and yellow shoelaces for their Round 18 clash against the North Queensland Cowboys at Parramatta Stadium on Monday, kicking off at 7.00pm.

The Eels are taking part in the Cancer Council’s Call to Arms against men’s cancer. Eels and Cowboys fans alike will be encouraged to help raise funds on the day through various activities including making gold coin donations, purchasing a try card, or purchasing yellow armbands and shoelaces as worn by the Eels players.

Fans can also donate online via links on the Parramatta Eels website www.parraeels.com.au. All funds raised on the day will go towards Cancer Council's men's cancer research, prevention, information and support services like the Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20).

Prop Tim Mannah will return from State of Origin duty to lead the Call to Arms after his brother Jon recently battled cancer.

Parramatta also welcomes back Jarryd Hayne from Origin and Ben Smith and Justin Poore from injury. Coach Daniel Anderson says their return is necessary at this time of year.

“We’re not panicking at this point but also realise our performances now need to equal results,” Anderson says.

Parramatta Eels feeder team Wentworthville will play as the curtain raiser to the Monday night NRL match for the first time this season, while Toyota Cup will play the Cowboys on Sunday at Ringrose Park.

Pirtek Parramatta Eels v Cowboys, Monday July 12, Parramatta Stadium, 7.00pm

1. Jarryd Hayne

2. Luke Burt

3. Joel Reddy

4. Jonathon Wright

5. Krisnan Inu

6. Jeff Robson

7. Daniel Mortimer

8. Nathan Cayless (C)

9. Matthew Keating

10. Fuifui Moimoi

11. Nathan Hindmarsh (C)

12. Ben Smith

13. Feleti Mateo

INTERCHANGE

14. Kris Keating

15. Tim Mannah

16. Justin Horo

17. Justin Poore

Coach: Daniel Anderson

Toyota Cup v Cowboys, Sunday July 11, Ringrose Park, 4:45pm

1. TK Amosa

2. Ken Sio

3. Ryan Morgan

4. Jacob Loko

5. Daniel Tupou

6. Cameron Picker

7. Daniel Cross

8. PJ Asiata

9. Dean Blackman

10. Peni Terepo

11. Patrick O’Hanlon

12. Fred Lang Siu

13. Rory Brien

INTERCHANGE

14. Tim Crellin

15. Boyd Brown

16. Krys Freeman

18. Thomas Young

Coach: Matt Cameron

Toyota Cup v Balmain-Ryde, Parramatta Stadium, Monday July 12, 4:45pm

1. Domenic Nasso

2. Henry Raiwalui

3. Etu Uaisele

4. Mark Hendy

5. Greyson Goodwin

6. Mark O’Grady

7. Trent Rose

8. Mitchell Allgood

9. Anthony Mitchell

10. Pele Peletelese

11. Lee Te Maari

12. Taniela Lasalo

13. Tim Robinson

INTERCHANGE

14. James Boustani

15. Nathan Armit

16. Danny Howard

17. Mitch Stanfield

20. Peter Prime

Coach: Matt Cameron

"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…"

"Smith is already better than Reed in my eyes. He's a much better passer of the ball and a better defender. Reed was like a pinball in defence at times and couldn't make it through a full season. Problem was BA didn't try any other hookers on the…"

Replies

big black guy July 6, 2010 at 4:25pm

why isnt manakafoua playing for wenty?
- 1Eyed Eel > big black guy July 6, 2010 at 4:30pm
  
  Nor Oake. I'd suggest they named the Wenty team before knowing what the Eels were doing.
- Daneel > big black guy July 6, 2010 at 10:52pm
  
  I noticed MM with a limp at one stage during the game. I assume possible injury, but not certain.
Parra Mafia July 6, 2010 at 4:32pm

No Humble either
HKF July 6, 2010 at 4:33pm

Oake is probably 18th man for nrl.
Pato July 6, 2010 at 4:33pm

How about Humble too
eels_brad July 6, 2010 at 4:35pm

WTF

Wright should be gone, i'd rather play Benny in the centres, Horo in the second row and bring oake onto the bench!
- HKF > eels_brad July 6, 2010 at 4:43pm
  
  I think Horo in the centre's would be better than Smith, he's lateral movement is no good these days after his injuries.
HKF July 6, 2010 at 4:41pm

If jono wright is our next best back after grothe and inu we have BIG problems next year.
- The Badger > HKF July 6, 2010 at 4:48pm
  
  I'd say he is pretty close as he is a Wenty regular and that's where our back up players come from. But agree he is getting on a bit (in footy terms) and needs to produce the form he displayed against the Titans in the SF last year on a regular basis.