NRL Previews - Eels v Panthers (Round 2)

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18-03-2011 07:45PM at Parramatta Stadium

Referees: Shayne Hayne and Gerard Sutton
Touch Judges: Jeff Younis and Ricky MacFarlane
Video Referee: Paul Simpkins

If Rugby League teams are truly 'only as good as their last game', this one is an easy tip. However, beware a wounded football team such as the Panthers especially this week when they face their Western Sydney arch enemies, the Eels at Parramatta Stadium on Friday night. The finest league fans from Mt Druitt to Merrylands will be out in force for this one and they will see a continuation of the intense rivalry that exists between these clubs.

Can the Panthers play any worse than they did last week? Will they be affected by the short turnaround after playing in sweltering conditions last Sunday? Will league legend Petero Civoniceva have to put up with more personal attacks from the Parramatta faithful? No, no and no. The experience in the Penrith club shines through as Luke Lewis and Michael Jennings turn up to bring the Eels back down to earth. Lachlan Coote a standout for the visitors.

My Tip: Panthers 24-14

The Teams

Parramatta Eels               Penrith Panthers
Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries J. Reddy C. Webb J. Poore C. Walker	1. Jarryd Hayne Fullback 1. Lachlan Coote 2. Luke Burt Wing 2. Yileen Gordon 3. Paul Whatuira Centre 3. Michael Jennings 4. Ryan Morgan Centre 4. Brad Tighe 5. Etu Uaisele Wing 5. David Simmons 6. Daniel Mortimer Five Eighth 6. Travis Burns 7. Billy Rogers Halfback 7. Luke Walsh 8. Tim Mannah Prop 8. Tim Grant 9. Casey McGuire Hooker 9. Kevin Kingston 10. Mitchell Allgood Prop 10. Petero Civoniceva 11. Nathan Hindmarsh Second Row 11. Trent Waterhouse 12. Taniela Lasalo Second Row 12. Nigel Plum 13. Justin Horo Lock 13. Luke Lewis 14. Matt Keating Interchange 14. Matthew Bell 15. Shane Shackleton Interchange 15. Sam McKendry 16. Ben Smith Interchange 16. Adrian Purtell 17. Fuifui Moimoi Interchange 17. Sarafu Fatiaki	Suspensions No Suspensions Injuries N. Smith

Head to Head

LeagueUnlimited Tipsters - Courtesy of www.MyTips.com.au

Other Games this Round

• Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers at Parramatta Stadium
• Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos at Canberra Stadium
• Melbourne Storm v Gold Coast Titans at AAMI Park
• Wests Tigers v New Zealand Warriors at Leichhardt Oval
• North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights at Dairy Farmers Stadium
• South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium
• Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles at Sydney Football Stadium
• Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v St George Illawarra Dragons at Toyota Stadium