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After a string of 'so close, but still so far' results this season, the Raiders finally recorded their second win after they stormed home against the Dragons last week.

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Like they have done for much of the season, Canberra started well, but were then quickly run down, but this time, they were able to turn the tide and score consistently in the second half to outpace their opposition, scoring seven tries to six, with Zahara Temara converting five attempts in their 38-34 win. 

The Eels however posted arguably the best win of their history, defying the Titans with some committed defence, despite having the weight of possession heavily against them.

Parramatta also started well, with forward leader Elsie Albert showing her intent with a charge over the line in just the third minute, but they were made to work hard throughout the rest of the game by a desperate Titans.

Rory Owen, who is new to the game this year, produced a game-changing run to the tryline to shift momentum permanently to her side's advantage, with the win also keeping their finals hopes alive to sit in fifth spot on the ladder with two more games to play. 

Team News

Raiders: Co-captain Simaima Taufa returns at lock in what is a huge boost for the Green Machine, which means Chante Temara moves back to hooker and Emma Barnes to the bench. Hollie-Mae Dodd also returns from suspension into the second row. Mackenzie Wiki returns at centre. There were no late changes. 

Eels: Will run out as named mid-week and as they took the field in Round 7, with coach Steve Georgallis rewarding his troops for a last-up win over the Titans. Mia Middleton is the replacement player. 

Team Lists

Backs

  • Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii Nicholls
    Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
  • Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison Bartlett
    Winger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
  • Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-Reti
    Centre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
  • Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie Wiki
    Centre for Eels is number 4 Rosie Kelly
  • Winger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah Tungai
    Winger for Eels is number 5 Monique Donovan
  • Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara Temara
    Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
  • Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh Quinlan
    Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson

Forwards

  • Prop for Raiders is number 8 Grace Kemp
    Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
  • Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté Temara
    Hooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka Todhunter
  • Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie Holyman
    Prop for Eels is number 10 Madeline Jones
  • 2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola
    2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson
  • 2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd
    2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
  • Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima Taufa
    Lock for Eels is number 13 Breanna Eales

Interchange

  • Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma Barnes
    Interchange for Eels is number 14 Rosemarie Beckett
  • Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Jaida Faleono
    Interchange for Eels is number 15 Tyla Amiatu
  • Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Amelia Pasikala
    Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jade Fonua
  • Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Felice Quinlan
    Interchange for Eels is number 17 Lindsay Tui

Reserves

  • Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Relna Wuruki-Hosea
    Replacement for Eels is number 18 Mia Middleton

Match Officials

  • Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

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Stat Attack 

  • The Raiders have lost five consecutive games at GIO Stadium.
  • The Eels have lost two from two in Canberra.
  • Raiders winger Madison Bartlett has scored seven tries in seven games this season.
  • Eels winger Monique Donovan has scored a try in five of the Eels’ seven games this season.

Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.

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