The Parramatta Eels Round One side to take on the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles at Lottoland on Sunday 5 March has been named by Blue & Gold Head Coach Brad Arthur.
Arthur has named a side that features plenty of youth and experience, including new recruits Josh Hoffman, Suaia Matagi, Nathan Brown and Frank Pritchard.
Kick off is at 4pm.
Parramatta Eels
1. Bevan French
2. Semi Radradra
3. Michael Jennings
4. Brad Takairangi
5. Josh Hoffman
6. Clint Gutherson
7. Corey Norman
8. Suaia Matagi
9. Kaysa Pritchard
10. Tim Mannah (c)
11. Manu Ma’u
12. Tepai Moeroa
13. Beau Scott
Interchange
14. Nathan Brown
15. Daniel Alvaro
16. Rory O’Brien
17. Frank Pritchard
Reserves
18. Jamal Fogarty
19. Cameron King
20. David Gower
21. Scott Schulte
In 2017, there will be a new process of announcing the Blue & Gold line ups to take the field that week. At 4pm on Tuesdays, Eels Members and fans will receive a 21-man NRL squad, a 19-man squad 24 hours prior to kick off and the final side (Late Mail) one hour before kick off.
The 21- man squad will consist of 17 players in position, as well as up to four interchange reserves.
For Holden Cup Team Announcement, you'll receive a 23-man squad at 4pm on Tuesdays, a 20-man squad 24 hours prior to kick off and the usual Late Mail one hour before the game.
