The Pirtek Parramatta Eels are hoping a depleted Wests Tigers side will lead to their first victory in ten weeks when the sides play at Parramatta Stadium this Friday night.
Earlier in the week, the Eels had the delight of announcing that star fullback and co-captain Jarryd Hayne would be returning to the field this Friday. This news has pleased the squad along with the Blue and Gold Army, who can all agree that Hayne is an asset to have on the field.
It's always good to have Haynsey back," Eels utility Joseph Paulo said.
"He's a great leader of the team and we look forward to playing with him on the weekend."
The last time the two sides met in Round 3, the Eels came off second best to the Tigers at Leichhardt Oval, with the final score resting at 31-18. Looking to redeem themselves before the seasons end, the boys are in the positive mind frame that anything could happen on Friday night.
Luke Kelly, cleared of a hamstring injury that saw him spend last week on the sidelines, will return to as halfback this week, shifting Ben Roberts to five-eighth.
With both teams sitting low on Telstra Premiership ladder, the Eels will be fighting to lock in a long awaited victory, looking to take advantage of missing key Tigers players.
Tigers hooker Robbie Farah has been ruled out with a hand injury and will be replaced by rookie Joel Luani. West Tigers Coach Mitch Potter is confident in Luanis presence in the game.
Along with Farah, the Eels will be looking to take advantage of injured players; prop Aaron Woods, centre Chris Lawrence, wing Joel Reddy and fullback/halfback Tim Moltzen.
The Blue and Gold Army will be watching eagerly as new favourite Semi Radradra takes to the field with hunger for crossing the try line for a third week in a row.
Kick-off is at 7:35pm, click here to buy tickets to the game!
Pirtek Parramatta Eels:
1. Jarryd Hayne (c)
2. Ken Sio
3. Ryan Morgan
4. Willie Tonga
5. Semi Radradra
6. Ben Roberts
7. Luke Kelly
8. Tim Mannah (c)
9. Matt Keating
10. Fuifui Moimoi
11. Reni Maitua
12. Daniel Harrison
13. Darcy Lussick
Interchange:
14. Joseph Paulo
15. Peni Terepo
16. Mitch Allgood
17. Junior Paulo
Wests Tigers
1. James Tedesco
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Blake Ayshford
4. Tim Simona
5. Marika Koroibete
6. Benji Marshall
7. Braith Anasta
8. Keith Galloway
9. Joel Luani
10. Adam Blair
11. Liam Fulton
12. Bodene Thompson
13. Sauaso Sue
Interchange:
14. Ava Seumanufagai
15. Jack Buchanan
16. Ben Murdoch-Masila
17. Curtis Sironen
Earlier in the week, the Eels had the delight of announcing that star fullback and co-captain Jarryd Hayne would be returning to the field this Friday. This news has pleased the squad along with the Blue and Gold Army, who can all agree that Hayne is an asset to have on the field.
It's always good to have Haynsey back," Eels utility Joseph Paulo said.
"He's a great leader of the team and we look forward to playing with him on the weekend."
The last time the two sides met in Round 3, the Eels came off second best to the Tigers at Leichhardt Oval, with the final score resting at 31-18. Looking to redeem themselves before the seasons end, the boys are in the positive mind frame that anything could happen on Friday night.
Luke Kelly, cleared of a hamstring injury that saw him spend last week on the sidelines, will return to as halfback this week, shifting Ben Roberts to five-eighth.
With both teams sitting low on Telstra Premiership ladder, the Eels will be fighting to lock in a long awaited victory, looking to take advantage of missing key Tigers players.
Tigers hooker Robbie Farah has been ruled out with a hand injury and will be replaced by rookie Joel Luani. West Tigers Coach Mitch Potter is confident in Luanis presence in the game.
Along with Farah, the Eels will be looking to take advantage of injured players; prop Aaron Woods, centre Chris Lawrence, wing Joel Reddy and fullback/halfback Tim Moltzen.
The Blue and Gold Army will be watching eagerly as new favourite Semi Radradra takes to the field with hunger for crossing the try line for a third week in a row.
Kick-off is at 7:35pm, click here to buy tickets to the game!
Pirtek Parramatta Eels:
1. Jarryd Hayne (c)
2. Ken Sio
3. Ryan Morgan
4. Willie Tonga
5. Semi Radradra
6. Ben Roberts
7. Luke Kelly
8. Tim Mannah (c)
9. Matt Keating
10. Fuifui Moimoi
11. Reni Maitua
12. Daniel Harrison
13. Darcy Lussick
Interchange:
14. Joseph Paulo
15. Peni Terepo
16. Mitch Allgood
17. Junior Paulo
Wests Tigers
1. James Tedesco
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Blake Ayshford
4. Tim Simona
5. Marika Koroibete
6. Benji Marshall
7. Braith Anasta
8. Keith Galloway
9. Joel Luani
10. Adam Blair
11. Liam Fulton
12. Bodene Thompson
13. Sauaso Sue
Interchange:
14. Ava Seumanufagai
15. Jack Buchanan
16. Ben Murdoch-Masila
17. Curtis Sironen
