Two Eels playmakers set to return against the Cowboys

Triple M and the Australian's Brent Read has revealed to the Dead Set Legends, Bevan French and Kaysa Pritchard are set to return for the Parramatta Eels' do-or-die Semi-Final against the North Queensland Cowboys on Saturday night."I spoke to Brad Arthur yesterday and he indicated that both Bevan French and Kaysa Pritchard would both be fit and available to play this week," Ready said."I would imagine French would definitely come back into that team - not to sure on Kaysa Pritchard because Cameron King has been doing a pretty good job - but definitely Bevan French back from them this week."French injured his hamstring during the Round 24 home game against the Titans and will be a welcome addition to Brad Arthur's backline arsenal.Meanwhile, Pritcahrd hasn't appeared since suffering what was initially diagnosed as a season-ending injury in June but looks set to push for selection against the Cowboys, especially after foxsports.com.au revealed current Eels hooker Cameron King lost all feeling in his left arm after a tackle went wrong against the Storm.

"But how long is he willing to give himself? If Smith is still starting by the end of 2027 and he is extended with intent to start in 2028, what will Da Silva do then?I would love to know if Ryles intent is for Da Silva to eventually be the starting…"

"I saw TDS try to pressure the kicker at times last night but not as consistent or forceful as Smith.
I love your analogy of how TDS read his own hype and thinks he can just play and be amazing. Where Smith is the opposite where he has had to grind…"

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Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 11, 2017 at 7:19pm

Pritchard won't be there as King's scans came back clear.

French may be named in the 21 but is long odds to be included.
- Camo73 > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 11, 2017 at 7:22pm
  
  Does that mean he's ok or playing through significant pain?
- Dave > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 11, 2017 at 7:31pm
  
  Even if French does make it back
  
  Smith will need to be put on thr bench as there would be doubts over French and also whoever plays hooker
Shawn peters September 11, 2017 at 7:22pm

Yes thats what i herd chief,i think a lot of people on here get a little bit to excited on here, but yes massive game.
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 11, 2017 at 7:26pm

I can guarantee french won't play
- brad > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 11, 2017 at 7:29pm
  
  You seem very confident 5 days out from he game. If not next week do you think the following if we are still alive?
Wizardssleeves official receipts September 11, 2017 at 7:31pm

Unless we have injuries I can't see how either of them are good enough to just stroll back in . Kaysa maybe to run the water but that's about all he's good enough for .
- parra fan > Wizardssleeves official receipts September 11, 2017 at 8:21pm
  
  That's a bit rough
Stevo September 11, 2017 at 7:53pm

My biggest fear for the Eels is putting Pritchard in place of King and upsetting the balance and service that has gotten us to the semis (and I know Pritchard has been there earlier on in the year).
Bring change to the side and watch us get bundled out of this years premiership cheaply
- 20eel13 > Stevo September 11, 2017 at 8:24pm
  
  Bev will slot back in at #1

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