Raiders v Eels: Forwards boost for Canberra; Eels unchanged
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.
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.
Match: Raiders v Eels
Round 8 -
home Team
Raiders
8th Position
away Team
Eels
5th Position
Venue: GIO Stadium, Canberra
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Raiders: Some big inclusions with co-captain Simaima Taufa returning at lock, moving Chante Temara back to hooker and Emma Barnes to the bench. Hollie-Mae Dodd returns from suspension in the second row. Mackenzie Wiki is set to return at centre. Kerehitina Matua will sit out the next few weeks with suspension, with Felice Quinlan moving from the starting side to the bench. Tatiana Finau goes into the reserves, while Relna Wuruki-Hosea is the new 18th player.
Eels: Coach Steve Georgallis has named an unchanged side for this week's match against the Raiders in a reward for his side's immense effort against the Titans last week.
Team Lists
Backs
-
Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Apii NichollsFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
-
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Madison BartlettWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
-
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Cheyelle Robins-RetiCentre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
-
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Mackenzie WikiCentre for Eels is number 4 Rosie Kelly
-
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Shakiah TungaiWinger for Eels is number 5 Monique Donovan
-
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Zahara TemaraFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
-
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Ashleigh QuinlanHalfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael Pearson
Forwards
-
Prop for Raiders is number 8 Grace KempProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
-
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Chanté TemaraHooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka Todhunter
-
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Sophie HolymanProp for Eels is number 10 Madeline Jones
-
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Monalisa Soliola2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson
-
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Hollie-Mae Dodd2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
-
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Simaima TaufaLock for Eels is number 13 Breanna Eales
Interchange
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Emma BarnesInterchange for Eels is number 14 Rosemarie Beckett
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Jaida FaleonoInterchange for Eels is number 15 Tyla Amiatu
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Amelia PasikalaInterchange for Eels is number 16 Jade Fonua
-
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Felice QuinlanInterchange for Eels is number 17 Lindsay Tui
Reserves
-
Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Relna Wuruki-HoseaReplacement for Eels is number 18 Mia Middleton
-
Reserve for Raiders is number 19 Tatiana FinauReserve for Eels is number 19 Pihuka Berryman-Duff
-
Reserve for Raiders is number 20 Georgia WilleyReserve for Eels is number 20 Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
-
Reserve for Raiders is number 21 Alanna DummettReserve for Eels is number 21 Kate Fallon
-
Reserve for Raiders is number 22 Tommaya Kelly-SinesReserve for Eels is number 23 Tafao Asaua
Raiders Ins
- Alanna Dummett
- Hollie-Mae Dodd
- Mackenzie Wiki
- Simaima Taufa
- Tommaya Kelly-Sines
Eels Ins
- Kate Fallon
- Pihuka Berryman-Duff
- Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
- Tafao Asaua
Raiders Outs
- Kerehitina Matua
Eels Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Chris Butler
Last updated:
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.
