The Eels are one of two teams to win all three games, but the high-flying Sea Eagles loom as their biggest test yet.
Parramatta motored past the Broncos last week to protect their spot atop the ladder, while Manly punished the Bulldogs with a sizzling performance from fullback Tom Trbojevic.
These two traditional rivals will leave nothing in the tank at Bankwest Stadium.
Match: Eels v Sea Eagles
Round 4 -
home Team
Eels
1st Position
away Team
Sea Eagles
8th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
The Rundown
Team News
Eels: Oregon Kaufusi replaces Ray Stone on the bench in Parramatta's only change, with George Jennings and David Gower were omitted from the 19-man squad on game day and Will Smith dropping out of the squad 24 hours before kick-off. The Eels have won eight of their past 10 games against Manly. Ray Stone and Will Smith were cut from the squad 24 hours before kick-off.
Sea Eagles: Manly are 1-17 with Jack Gosiewksi and Tevita Funa dropping off the extended bench. Morgan Boyle and Brendan Elliott were omitted from the 21-man squad on Friday night. Winger Jorge Taufua has scored eight tries in 12 games against the Eels.
Match: Eels v Sea Eagles
Round 4 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Sea Eagles
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton GuthersonFullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika SivoWinger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jorge Taufua
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Michael JenningsCentre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa BlakeCentre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Moses Suli
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Blake FergusonWinger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Dylan Walker
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-GillardProp for Sea Eagles is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed MahoneyHooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Danny Levi
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Joel Thompson
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Ryan Matterson2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Curtis Sironen
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Marata NiukoreLock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Jake Trbojevic
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Brad TakairangiInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Lachlan Croker
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Kane EvansInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Corey Waddell
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Peni TerepoInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Sean Keppie
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Interchange for Eels is number 18 Oregon KaufusiInterchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Taniela Paseka
Match Officials
- Referee: Ben Cummins
- Touch Judge: Peter Gough
- Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
- Senior Review Official: Steve Chiddy
Last updated:
Key Match-Up
The credit was shared among his teammates, but Eels fullback Clint Gutherson had a blinder against the Broncos as he seemed to pop up everywhere. He is pitted against Tom Trbojevic, who dominated the Bulldogs with a two-try performance last Sunday. It's set to be an enthralling No.1 battle.
