The Parramatta Eels side to clash with the Penrith Panthers in this Saturday's pre-season trial at Panthers Stadium has been named by Blue & Gold Head Coach Brad Arthur.
In the first Battle of the West of the year, ahead of the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership, Arthur has named a 18 man squad for the clash kicking off at 7pm.
The Wentworthville Magpies and Jersey Flegg sides are also in action ahead of the NRL clash with their squads also named below.
Parramatta Eels squad 1. Clint Gutherson 2. George Jennings 3. Michael Jennings 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Blake Ferguson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitch Moses 8. Daniel Alvaro 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Marata Niukore 13. Tepai Moeroa 14. Tim Mannah 15. Peni Terepo 16. Manu Ma'u 17. Nathan Brown 18. Will Smith
Wentworthville Magpies squad 1. Bevan French 2. Greg Leleisiuao 3. Josh Hoffman 4. Ethan Parry 5. Maika Sivo 6. Jaeman Salmon 7. Rhys Davies 8. Kane Evans 9. Brad Keighran 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Andrew Davey 12. Salesi Fainga’a 13. David Gower 14. Stefano Utoikamanu 15. D’Rhs Miller 16. Blake Cook 17. Piki Rogers
Eels Jersey Flegg squad 1. Sione Fonua 2. Taufa Afu 3. Tuimavave Afualo 4. JP Nohra 5. William Kei 6. Clayton Faullalo 7. Bailey Biondi-Odo 8. James Porter 9. Nick Tilburg 10. Aistasi James 11. Charbel Tasipale 12. Arron Shelford 13. Jesse Cronin 14. Joey Small 15. Bruce Ward 16. Harry Hanley 17. Tyler Tuigamala 18. Jack Jordan 19. Brenton Doyle-O’Donnell 20. Mick Goggin
Details What: Eels v Panthers pre-season trial Where: Panthers Stadium, Penrith – Mulgoa Road, cnr Ransley Street, NSW 2750 When: Saturday 2 March, 2019 Times: West Gate Opens: 3.15pm Jersey Flegg Kick-Off: 3.30pm North & South Gates Open: 5pm Intrust Super Premiership Kick-Off: 5pm NRL Kick-Off: 7pm
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Eels lock forward Nathan Brown with a pass close to the line
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Eels forward Daniel Alvaro charges towards the try line
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Eels forward Shaun Lane
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Eels fullback Clint Gutherson
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Eels winger Maika Sivo
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Eels Ethan Parry cools down
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Eels forward Marata Niukore
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Eels forward Oregon Kaufusi charges at the line
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Eels forward David Gower
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Young forward Stefano Utoikamanu fights his way through a tackle
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Clint Gutherson and Marata Niukore hold Stefano Utoikamanu up from the try line
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Eels forward Kane Evans braces for impact
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Eels Jaeman Salmon
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Eels utility Will Smith
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Eels centre Michael Jennings
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Eels winger Greg Leleisiuao bends towards the line
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A rattling tackle from Dan Alvaro forces the ball free
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Eels back rower Manu Ma'u charges into the defence
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Eels utility Will Smith
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Eels Tim Mannah impacts the line
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Manu Ma'u and Dylan Brown
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Eels hooker Reed Mahoney
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Eels forward Daniel Alvaro on the charge
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Eels winger Blake Ferguson sprints down the side line
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Eels Mitch Moses in the clear
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Eels Dylan Brown, Mitch Moses and Will Smith
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Eels forward Shaun Lane
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Eels forward Tim Mannah takes a hit up
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Dylan Brown looks for an offload
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Eels Michael Jennings
We are encouraging all Blue & Gold Members and fans to attend the day to see the Eels, Magpies and Jersey Flegg sides go through their final preparations ahead of the season.
Adult tickets are available for $12.50, concession $10, juniors $7.50 or a family of four $30.
Paid parking is available at the Penrith Paceway Function Centre which is across the road from Panthers Stadium, otherwise parking options may be available at the Penrith Panthers Rugby Leagues Club.
Following the trial, the Eels will be hosting their annual Blue & Gold Army festival on Sunday 3 March at Prince Alfred Square Parramatta. Get all the details on the event here.
Parramatta Eels respect and honour the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.