The Eels face another tough challenge this week and after going down to the Broncos, have to regroup to take on the undefeated Roosters.
Parramatta battled gamely during the middle stages of the first half against top-two team Brisbane last week, but in the end were outclassed, going down 38-4 in a game where they only had 45 percent of the possession.
This week, they face an even greater challenge, with the Roosters in red-hot form and fresh from overcoming a strong Knights side 30-14.
That they were able to come away with a convincing points win - spurred by a Tarryn Aiken double - despite only completing at 60 percent is an ominous sign for when they do tidy up.
However, the Eels have shown good spirit all season and have plenty of weapons across the park and will be giving their all to mount an upset.
Match: Eels v Roosters
Round 8 -
home Team
Eels
8th Position
away Team
Roosters
1st Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Eels: Mia Middleton is set to return from a facial injury to start in the centres, moving the versatile Fleur Ginn to five-eighth in place of Rosemarie Beckett. There is a swap between forwards Tess McWilliams who moves to the bench and Ryvrr-Lee Alo who is named as this week's 18th player. Cook Islands captain Kiana Takairangi has been named in the reserves.
Roosters: Corban Baxter has been ruled out with a low-grade ankle sprain, moving Brydie Parker to fullback. Jayme Fressard is set to start on the wing after making her return via the bench last week. Prop Macie Carlile is the new face on the bench.
Match: Eels v Roosters
Round 8 -
home Team
Eels
away Team
Roosters
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi ChurchFullback for Roosters is number 1 Brydie Parker
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Zali FayWinger for Roosters is number 2 Taina Naividi
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Mia MiddletonCentre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica Sergis
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Lindsay TuiCentre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle Kelly
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Martha MataeleWinger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme Fressard
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Fleur GinnFive-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn Kelleher
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael PearsonHalfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn Aiken
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie AlbertProp for Roosters is number 8 Otesa Pule
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Rueben CherringtonHooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley Davis
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Breanna EalesProp for Roosters is number 10 Rima Butler
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Boss Kapua2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Aliyah Nasio
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Kennedy CherringtonLock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia Kernick
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Taneka TodhunterInterchange for Roosters is number 14 Mia Wood
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Paige TravisInterchange for Roosters is number 15 Macie Carlile
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Tess McWilliamsInterchange for Roosters is number 16 Amber Hall
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Chloe JacksonInterchange for Roosters is number 17 Eliza Lopamaua
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Ryvrr-Lee AloReplacement for Roosters is number 18 Jayde Herdegen
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Peter Gough
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have lost their last seven games at CommBank Stadium.
- The Roosters have won four of their five games against the Eels.
- Eels lock Kennedy Cherrington will make her 30th NRLW appearance.
- The Roosters are aiming for their 14th consecutive victory.
- The Eels require one try for 100 NRLW tries since their inception in 2021.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
