Eels v Raiders: Ryles maintains the faith; Patuki Case to debut
With a relatively short turn-around, the Eels will be hoping to put the disappointment of their close King's Birthday loss behind them when they take on the Raiders.
Despite being under the pump and behind in possession for much of the game in Monday's loss to the Bulldogs, the Eels were in the fight, but some poor game awareness at the end of the match cost them their opportunity to add to their wins tally.
However, coach Jason Ryles would have bee pleased with the way they committed in their defence, with last-ditch efforts helping keep things close in their 14-12 defeat.
The Raiders also come into this match with a loss, were under the pump early in their game to the Roosters last week, going down in a lopsided affair 26-0.
Their eighth loss of the season so far, Ricky Stuart will be hoping to see more from him players this week after their poor showing against the Roosters.
However, they will have to do it without one of their more influential players, with five-eighth Ethan Strange and leading forward Hudson Young who are both away on Origin duties with the NSW Blues.
Match: Eels v Raiders
Round 15 -
home Team
Eels
16th Position
away Team
Raiders
14th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Eels: Coach Jason Ryles sticks solid with his squad after a narrow loss to the Bulldogs on Monday. Hookers Tallyn Da Silva and Harrison Edwards could again be a game day swap as they have been the past two weeks but it's the same 19 who will look to turn around a three-game losing streak. Skipper Mitch Moses is expected to line up for the Blues in Origin Two and will then look to make his return for the Eels in Round 17 against the Rabbitohs when Jonah Pezet (hamstring) may also be a chance to return.
Raiders: Seb Kris (concussion) returns in the centres so Daine Laurie shifts to five-eighth to cover for Ethan Strange (NSW Blues). Winger Savelio Tamale has entered the concussion protocols so Jed Stuart comes in. Ata Mariota will start the game with Hudson Young on Origin duty. Joe Roddy (hand) and Ethan Sanders (glute) are both expected to play after suffering injuries against the Roosters. Young prop Vena Patuki Case has been named to make his NRL debut off the bench.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah IongiFullback for Raiders is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian KellyWinger for Raiders is number 2 Jed Stuart
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Jordan SamraniCentre for Raiders is number 3 Sebastian Kris
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean RussellCentre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Raiders is number 5 Xavier Savage
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Joash PapaliiFive-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Daine Laurie
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Ronald VolkmanHalfback for Raiders is number 7 Ethan Sanders
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca MorettiProp for Raiders is number 8 Corey Horsburgh
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da SilvaHooker for Raiders is number 9 Tom Starling
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Jack WilliamsProp for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Ata Mariota
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Zac Hosking
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Raiders is number 13 Jayden Brailey
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan WalkerInterchange for Raiders is number 14 Owen Pattie
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Sam TuivaitiInterchange for Raiders is number 15 Vena Patuki-Case
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum BrownInterchange for Raiders is number 16 Morgan Smithies
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Raiders is number 17 Chevy Stewart
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Interchange for Eels is number 18 Apa TwidleInterchange for Raiders is number 18 Coby Black
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Interchange for Eels is number 19 Charlie GuymerInterchange for Raiders is number 19 Joe Roddy
Reserves
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Toni MataeleReserve for Raiders is number 20 Jordan Uta
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Ryley SmithReserve for Raiders is number 21 Jake Clydsdale
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Araz NanvaReserve for Raiders is number 22 Sione Finau
Eels Ins
- Araz Nanva
- Ryley Smith
- Toni Mataele
Raiders Ins
- Coby Black
- Jake Clydsdale
- Joe Roddy
- Jordan Uta
- Sebastian Kris
- Sione Finau
Eels Outs
Raiders Ins
- Ethan Strange
- Hudson Young
- Savelio Tamale
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have won their last three games against the Raiders at Parramatta.
- The Raiders have won their last four games against the Eels.
- The Eels have won only one of their last five games at CommBank Stadium.
- Raiders captain Joseph Tapine will make his 250th NRL appearance.
- Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 12 tries in his last 10 games at CommBank Stadium.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
