It's three v four in the NRLW with the Eels at home at Eric Tweedale Stadium hosting the Knights, with both teams buoyed by big wins.
After going down in Round 2, Parramatta bounced back in a big way in their 46-12 victory over the Raiders, with Rory Owen scoring a double and skipper Mahalia Murphy also crossing the line in her injury return.
Halfback Rachael Pearson also scored a try and booted seven from eight conversions for a total of 18 points, shifting her to the top of this year's points scoring tally.
The Knights also recorded a good win, with their halfback Jesse Southwell pulling the strings as Newcastle downed the Warriors 36-20.
It was a dominant opening half with the Knights blowing the visitors away with a 24-6 lead at the halftime break and they were also able to quash a fighting comeback in the second half to post back-to-back wins.
Match: Eels v Knights
Round 4 -
home Team
Eels
3rd Position
away Team
Knights
4th Position
Venue: Eric Tweedale Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Eels: No changes to the side that claimed a comprehensive victory over the Raiders last weekend, with Mahalia Murphy to captain the side from the back row. Abbi Church will line up at fullback, while Martha Mataele and Zali Fay have been named on the wing.
Knights: No changes to the side that defeated the Warriors last weekend, with Jesse Southwell and Georgia Roche to continue their combination in the halves. Olivia Higgins will start at hooker, Yasmin Clydsdale in the back row and Tess Staines on the wing.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi ChurchFullback for Knights is number 1 Botille Vette-Welsh
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Zali FayWinger for Knights is number 2 Sheridan Gallagher
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Rory OwenCentre for Knights is number 3 Shanice Parker
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Lindsay TuiCentre for Knights is number 4 Tenika Willison
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Martha MataeleWinger for Knights is number 5 Tess Staines
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-HikuFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Georgia Roche
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael PearsonHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jesse Southwell
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie AlbertProp for Knights is number 8 Tayla Predebon
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Rueben CherringtonHooker for Knights is number 9 Olivia Higgins
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Breanna EalesProp for Knights is number 10 Tiana Davison
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Evah McEwen
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Yasmin Clydsdale
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryvrr-Lee AloLock for Knights is number 13 Kayla Romaniuk
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Taneka TodhunterInterchange for Knights is number 14 Jules Kirkpatrick
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Paige TravisInterchange for Knights is number 15 Simone Karpani
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Tess McWilliamsInterchange for Knights is number 16 Sienna Yeo
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Fleur GinnInterchange for Knights is number 17 Grace Kukutai
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Rosemarie BeckettReplacement for Knights is number 18 Evie Jones
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Ruby-Jean Kennard-EllisReserve for Knights is number 19 Lilly-Ann White
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Jessica KennedyReserve for Knights is number 20 Joeli Morris
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Yasmine BakerReserve for Knights is number 21 Viena Tinao
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Chelsea MakiraReserve for Knights is number 22 Keighley Simpson
Eels Ins
- Chelsea Makira
- Jessica Kennedy
- Rosemarie Beckett
- Ruby-Jean Kennard-Ellis
- Yasmine Baker
Knights Ins
- Evie Jones
- Joeli Morris
- Keighley Simpson
- Lilly-Ann White
Eels Outs
- Rysh'e Fa'amausili
Knights Ins
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- Eels halfback Rachael Pearson is joint NRLW Dally M leader after three rounds.
- Knights halfback Jesse Southwell has kicked 13 goals from 13 attempts this season.
- The Eels have lost their last four games against the Knights.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
