NRL Team List: Round 1
The Parramatta Eels have confirmed their squad to face the Melbourne Storm in their first match of the 2025 season at AAMI Park, Melbourne on Sunday evening.
New recruits Isaiah Iongi, Zac Lomax, Ronald Volkman and Jack Williams are set to make their official Eels debuts, becoming Eels #851, #852, #853 and #854 respectively.
Off the back of his contract upgrade, Ryley Smith has also been named to make his Eels debut from the interchange as Eel #855.
Ronald Volkman has been named as the starting halfback in the absence of captain Mitch Moses, who misses Round 1 due to soreness from a previous injury.
Head Coach Jason Ryles said, “Mitch is experiencing soreness from a previous injury, we’re taking a cautious approach to ensure his foot heals properly and he can play his best football for the team. We will continue to monitor Mitch’s recovery and make an assessment on a return date next week.”
Junior Paulo will Captain the side, and the Eels will kick off against the Storm on Sunday 9 March at 4:05pm at AAMI Park, Melbourne.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Storm is number 1 Ryan PapenhuyzenFullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
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Winger for Storm is number 2 Will WarbrickWinger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell
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Centre for Storm is number 3 Jack HowarthCentre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
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Centre for Storm is number 4 Nick MeaneyCentre for Eels is number 4 Zac Lomax
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Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier CoatesWinger for Eels is number 5 Jake Tago
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Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron MunsterFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
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Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome HughesHalfback for Eels is number 7 Ronald Volkman
Forwards
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Prop for Storm is number 8 Stefano UtoikamanuProp for Eels is number 8 Joe Ofahengaue
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Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry GrantHooker for Eels is number 9 Brendan Hands
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Prop for Storm is number 10 Josh KingProp for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
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2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Shawn Blore2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Jack Williams
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2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi
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Lock for Storm is number 13 Trent LoieroLock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood
Interchange
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Interchange for Storm is number 14 Tyran WishartInterchange for Eels is number 14 Ryley Smith
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Interchange for Storm is number 15 Alec MacDonaldInterchange for Eels is number 15 Matt Doorey
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Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tui KamikamicaInterchange for Eels is number 17 Charlie Guymer
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Interchange for Storm is number 17 Lazarus VaalepuInterchange for Eels is number 21 Sam Tuivaiti
Reserves
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Replacement for Storm is number 18 Grant AndersonReplacement for Eels is number 20 Toni Mataele
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins
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