Eels v Rabbitohs: Milestone for Mitch; Captain Cam returns
The Eels' premiership drought is set to continue for another year but they can play the roll of spoiler in the run home starting with the Rabbitohs in Round 17.
With games against the Sea Eagles, Roosters and Panthers to come in the next month, Jason Ryles' men can take down some tall poppies while also looking to lay a platform for next season.
The Rabbitohs sit seventh entering the round and only one win outside the top four so a win against the 14th-placed Eels is imperative before a stern test against the Panthers in Round 18.
Another injury to Latrell Mitchell has thrown a spanner in the works although the Bunnies haven't had him on the field since Round 11 so they are well versed in coping without their star centre.
The Eels have had plenty of injury dramas of their own in 2026 but with gun halfback Mitch Moses back in the fold they will fancy their chances of racking up a fourth win on home soil for the season.
Match: Eels v Rabbitohs
Round 17 -
home Team
Eels
14th Position
away Team
Rabbitohs
7th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Eels: Star playmaker Mitch Moses returns from Blues duty for the 250th game of his NRL career so Ronald Volkman switches to five-eighth and Joash Papalii slides to the interchange.
Rabbitohs: Captain Cameron Murray is back on deck after missing the emotion-charged Round 15 win over the Broncos on Origin duty. Lachlan Hubner slides to the bench alongside Jamie Humphreys, Liam Le Blanc, John Radel, Jayden Sullivan and potential debutant Dayne Jennings, who represented NSW Under 19s last week in the centres. Latrell Mitchell faces four weeks out with a calf injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah IongiFullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Jye Gray
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Brian KellyWinger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Jordan SamraniCentre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Latrell Siegwalt
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean RussellCentre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Tallis Duncan
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Edward Kosi
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald VolkmanFive-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Ashton Ward
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Luca MorettiProp for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da SilvaHooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Brandon Smith
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Jack WilliamsProp for Rabbitohs is number 10 Keaon Koloamatangi
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 David Fifita
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Euan Aitken
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Jack De BelinLock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan WalkerInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Lachlan Hubner
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Sam TuivaitiInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jamie Humphreys
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum BrownInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Liam Le Blanc
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Harrison EdwardsInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 17 John Radel
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Interchange for Eels is number 18 Joash PapaliiInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Jayden Sullivan
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Interchange for Eels is number 19 Charlie GuymerInterchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Dayne Jennings
Reserves
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Apa TwidleReserve for Rabbitohs is number 20 Moala Graham-Taufa
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Ryley SmithReserve for Rabbitohs is number 21 Bronson Garlick
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Saxon PrykeReserve for Rabbitohs is number 22 Thomas Fletcher
Eels Ins
- Mitchell Moses
- Ryley Smith
- Saxon Pryke
Rabbitohs Ins
- Cameron Murray
- Moala Graham-Taufa
- Thomas Fletcher
Eels Outs
Rabbitohs Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Gerard Sutton
- Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have not defeated the Rabbitohs at CommBank Stadium since 2019.
- The Rabbitohs have won nine of their last 10 games against the Eels.
- Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr requires one try to move to outright seventh on the all-time list.
- Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 18 tries in 16 games against the Eels.
- Eels captain Mitchell Moses will make his 250th NRL appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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