Eels v Warriors: Walker in the mix; Metcalf on track
The Warriors are out to continue their winning run when they travel to Sydney to take on the Eels on Saturday evening.
Andrew Webster's men have won three on the trot to soar to second on the ladder leading into this week's game.
Saturday's match at CommBank Stadium provides another opportunity to solidify their place in the top four.
Jackson Ford continues to lead the Dally M standings after a stunning start to the season and this weekend's game will see him go toe to toe with Eels enforcer Joseph Paulo.
Parramatta fought valiantly last weekend but ultimately fell away in the second half to lose to the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park.
Round 9 provides the Eels a chance to return home and recreate the form that saw Jason Ryles' side stun the Bulldogs a fortnight ago.
Halfback Mitchell Moses will be key to their chances as he looks to unlock an exciting backline featuring speedster Josh Addo-Carr and emerging fullback Joash Papalii.
Match: Eels v Warriors
Round 9 -
home Team
Eels
15th Position
away Team
Warriors
2nd Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Eels: An unchanged squad of 19 for Jason Ryles in preparation for a tough match hosting the Warriors. Utility Dylan Walker has been named on the extended bench despite failing to see out the contest against the Sea Eagles last week with an arm injury.
Warriors: Playmaker Luke Metcalf has been named on the interchange as he looks to return from a hamstring injury suffered in Round 5. Adam Pompey comes into the centres in place of Ali Leiataua (concussion) while Tanner Stowers-Smith is back from a hamstring injury to fill the void left by Mitch Barnett (concussion). Te Maire Martin is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a leg injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Joash PapaliiFullback for Warriors is number 1 Taine Tuaupiki
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian KellyWinger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Warriors is number 3 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean RussellCentre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Warriors is number 5 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald VolkmanFive-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Warriors is number 7 Tanah Boyd
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca MorettiProp for Warriors is number 8 James Fisher-Harris
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley SmithHooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Warriors is number 10 Jackson Ford
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Charlie Guymer2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Leka Halasima
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Jack Williams2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Kurt Capewell
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Warriors is number 13 Erin Clark
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da SilvaInterchange for Warriors is number 14 Sam Healey
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Saxon PrykeInterchange for Warriors is number 15 Tanner Stowers-Smith
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Toni MataeleInterchange for Warriors is number 16 Demitric Vaimauga
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Dylan WalkerInterchange for Warriors is number 17 Jacob Laban
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Interchange for Eels is number 18 Kelma TuilagiInterchange for Warriors is number 18 Eddie Ieremia-Toeava
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Interchange for Eels is number 19 Lorenzo TalatainaInterchange for Warriors is number 20 Luke Metcalf
Reserves
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Jordan SamraniReserve for Warriors is number 21 Kayliss Fatialofa
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Teancum BrownReserve for Warriors is number 22 Te Maire Martin
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Araz NanvaReserve for Warriors is number 23 Makaia Tafua
Eels Ins
- Araz Nanva
- Jordan Samrani
- Teancum Brown
Warriors Ins
- Adam Pompey
- Kayliss Fatialofa
- Luke Metcalf
- Makaia Tafua
- Tanner Stowers-Smith
- Te Maire Martin
Eels Outs
Warriors Ins
- Ali Leiataua
- Luke Hanson
- Mitchell Barnett
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Senior Review Official: Wyatt Raymond
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have won six of their last seven games against the Warriors.
- The Warriors will play their 400th premiership game in Australia.
- Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 12 tries in his last nine games at CommBank Stadium.
- Warriors winger Alofiana Khan-Pereira has scored try doubles in all four games he has played against the Eels.
- The Eels are ranked 17th for defence; conceding an average of 35 points per game.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
