Eels v Roosters: Top four target; Aiken in the mix
Both sides have plenty on the line in this match with the Eels needing to win, while the Roosters have the minor premiership on the line.
Currently sitting just outside the top four before this final round, Parramatta will be hoping the Cowboys do them a favour and cut down the Knights on Saturday for them to be a chance to overtake them on the ladder. If not, the Eels would need a record-breaking win to be a chance of overcoming their poor for-and-against.
After posting three wins on the trot, the Roosters have moved to the top of the ladder and will need a win to hold the challenging Broncos and Sharks at bay if they are to claim this year's minor premiership. Brisbane are the biggest threat as they are equal on 12 points and are only 10 behind in for-and-against.
Match: Eels v Roosters
Round 9 -
home Team
Eels
5th Position
away Team
Roosters
1st Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Eels: After holding on against the Raiders last round, the Eels have named an unchanged side for this must-win game. Parramatta sit just outside the top four and need a win to be a chance of playing semi-finals next week.
Roosters: A reshuffle of the forwards following the suspension of Eliza Lopamaua, with Amber Hall promoted to starting second row. Millie Elliott will also start after returning via the bench last week, with Pani Hopoate onto the interchange. Mya Hill-Moana is the new face in the 17 after sitting out last week with concussion. Skipper Isabelle Kelly has also been named despite failing to finish last week with an ankle issue. Tarryn Aiken has also been included in the extended reserves as she works her way towards a return from a shoulder injury.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi ChurchFullback for Roosters is number 1 Samantha Bremner
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Zali FayWinger for Roosters is number 2 Jayme Fressard
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Rory OwenCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jasmin Strange
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Rosie KellyCentre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Monique DonovanWinger for Roosters is number 5 Mia Wood
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-HikuFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Brydie Parker
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael PearsonHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Jocelyn Kelleher
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie AlbertProp for Roosters is number 8 Millie Elliott
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka TodhunterHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Madeline JonesProp for Roosters is number 10 Otesa Pule
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Amber Hall
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Olivia Kernick
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Breanna EalesLock for Roosters is number 13 Tiana Davison
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Rosemarie BeckettInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Tavarna Papalii
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Tyla AmiatuInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Pani Hopoate
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Jade FonuaInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Taina Naividi
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Lindsay TuiInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Mya Hill-Moana
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Mia MiddletonReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Samantha Economos
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Pihuka Berryman-DuffReserve for Roosters is number 19 Tarryn Aiken
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Ruby-Jean Kennard-EllisReserve for Roosters is number 20 Kayla Jackson
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Kate FallonReserve for Roosters is number 21 Shannon Rose
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Reserve for Eels is number 23 Tafao Asaua
Eels Ins
- Kate Fallon
- Pihuka Berryman-Duff
- Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
- Tafao Asaua
Roosters Ins
- Kayla Jackson
- Mya Hill-Moana
- Shannon Rose
- Tarryn Aiken
Eels Outs
Roosters Ins
- Eliza Lopamaua
Match Officials
- Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have lost their past five games at CommBank Stadium.
- The Roosters have won three of their four games against the Eels.
- Eels centre Rory Owen has scored five tries in eight games in her debut NRLW season.
- Roosters forward Amber Hall has scored four tries in her past five games.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
