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Wests Tigers take the two points, 22-6 over Parramatta in the first game of Easter Monday. The match was closely contested for 70minutes before the Tigers, on the back of some Pat Richards brilliance, ran away with the game late in the second half. Thanks for joining us today - stay tuned for the match report, and join us on our forums for more Rugby League discussion about the match. Next up Storm vs Warriors!

Wests Tigers 22-6

The full time siren sounds and the Tigers take the 2 points.

Wests Tigers 22-6

POSSIBLE TRY - Straight off the kick-off the Tigers go 100m to score. Through Pat Richards once again. Video ref confirming.

Wests Tigers 18-6

POSSIBLE TRY - Pat Richards set up the last one, but this time he goes over in the corner after some great lead up work by Tim Simona. Video ref is checking the grounding

Wests Tigers 10-6

A little grubber kick from the Tigers results in 6 to go. Tigers surging towards the finishing line!

Wests Tigers 10-6

Tigers can seal the game here as Taupau piggy backs three Eels defendered towards the try line.

Wests Tigers 10-6

Salt in the wounds for the Eels, with players ruled to be offside from the kick. Tigers go on the attack inside the Eels 30m.

Wests Tigers 10-6

Corey Norman decides on a midfield bomb on the last tackle but it is well taken by Tedesco.

Wests Tigers 10-6

Tigers complete their set after the try. Eels working the ball away from their own end.

Wests Tigers 10-6

The game has suddenly come alive! 8 minutes to go. Still anyones to win..or lose!

Wests Tigers 10-6

POSSIBLE TRY. Tigers may have scored an amazing try in the corner through. After a swift back line movement, Pat Richards scoots up the sideline and kicks back infield for Tedesco to catch the ball and score. Video ref has been consulted. He's got a lot to look at!!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers inside the Eels 30m line yet again, can they com up with points this time?

Parramatta Eels 6-4

But the last tackle play proves no result as the Eels gain possession and work the ball up the field.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Farah, Tedesco and Brooks all heavily involved!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

On the back of the mistake the Tigers go on the attack.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

With 15 minutes to go its still anyones game. As the Eels backs come into give the forwards a breather

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Martin Taupau goes straight through the middle of the Eels defence after fending off Watmough, but in his attempt to beat the fullback he throws a forward pass. Scrum to the Eels.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The game is starting to open up a bit - finally! As Corey Norman makes inroads up the right side for the Eels.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The video referee agrees, NO TRY. Scrum feed to the Eels 10m out from their line.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Looks to be a knock on from Richards as he contested the ball

Parramatta Eels 6-4

POSSIBLE TRY. Brooks puts up a midfield bomb and Richards cleans up the bouncing ball and goes over in the corner. Video ref having a look!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers working it out of their end again. Just one pass off the dummy half, the forwards barrel it up the middle.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The Tigers have had 63% of possession in the last 5 minutes, but its been at the wrong end of the field.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Another completed set from the Tigers. They are playing patiently at the moment. Do they know they are behind?

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Eels finish their set 10m out from the Tigers defence.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers run it on the last and make a break up the left hand touchline, but the infield kick from Richards is gathered by Eels five-eighth Corey Norman in cover defence. Eels ball.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

20m into the second half and their has been no change to the halftime score. With the attacking skill littered amongst both these teams surely something has to give soon!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Another bomb from the Tigers is defused by Faraimo. The Eels back three have been safe as banks thus far.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

This time the Tigers win the scrum and work the Steeden out of their own half.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Parramatta win a scrum against the feed, taking us back to the 1980's but the referee calls in back!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

After what has been a frantic few minutes, Sandow gives us all a breather by driving the ball into touch 20m out from the Tigers line. Everyone take a breath!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The last play kick from the Tigers is very poor and Hopoate does the job at the back again. Eels working it out of their own end.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers on the attack

Parramatta Eels 6-4

As a bomb goes up from Brooks the Tigers players get first play at the ball and bats the ball back into the in goal, the ball rolled around for what seemed an age, however Hopoate cleans up. Eels drop out.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The Tigers break the shackles with a bit of second phase play

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The first bit of excitement of the second half comes from Tigers centre Tim Simona as he makes a break up the middle of the Eels defence but the play breaks down and Eels gain possession.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers complete their set, and the Eels do the same. Not much going on at the moment!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Eels look disjointed in attack - but that is suspected with two second rowers playing in the centres after the reshuffle Morgans injury has caused.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers looks as though they received instructions to be patient in the second half as they haven't looked to spread the ball at all.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Average kick from Norman on the last tackle, is easily taken by Naiqama

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Parramatta once again working the ball through the middle of the field as they advance inside the Tigers 30m zone.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The Eels return the favour with a completed set of their own. Not much ball movement from either team to start the second half.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Hopoate with another scoot out of dummy half - he has been busy in that role today!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

The arm wrestle continues as the Tigers complete another set.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers working the ball out of their own end through Woods and Buchanan.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Good set from the Eels finishes with a grubbing kick crossing the line just 1m out from the Tigers line.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Eels seem to have come out of the half time break full of running. They are winning the early exchanges of this half.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

News out of the sheds at half time is Eels Centre Ryan Morgan won't be back for the rest of the game!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Tigers safely complete their first set in the second half.

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Sandow gets us underway in the second half. The little halfback holds a big key in the Eels chances in this game!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Not to many points to speak of in the first half here at ANZ Stadium with Parramatta leading the Tigers, 6-4, at halftime. Both sides with their chances but have failed to capitalise. The rain and slippery conditions have seen some uncharacteristic errors from both sides. In great news for Tigers fans, Robbie Farah has been cleared to return to the field after his concussion test. It's anyones game with only 2 points separating the teams. Strap yourself in for an exciting second half!

Parramatta Eels 6-4

Naiqama goes over in the corner after a superb back line movement from the Tigers. Video ref having a look but looks to be a TRY.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Into the final minute of the half and the Tigers are 5m out from the try line.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Penalty late in the tackle count for a leg pull against Terepo puts the Tigers on the attack.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

NO TRY is the ruling. Knock on is the decision. 20m restart to the Tigers.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Doesn't look like he has got it down - great tackle from Chris Lawrence looks to have help up the Eels fullback. Decision still pending though.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Hopoate crashes over in the corner, referee indicates a TRY but has gone to the video ref for confirmation.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Eels get a penalty right in front of the posts only 5m out for a knee in the play the ball. They turn down the 2 points and take the tap.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Big set in defence here for the Tigers. Can they hold on until halftime?

Parramatta Eels 6-0

On the back of the Sandow run, the Eels, through a well weighted kick from Corey Norman, force a line drop out.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Last tackle option from the Tigers wasn't the greatest as Sandow picks the ball up one handed and races 40m down field.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Tigers not afraid to throw the ball away on the attack

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Robbie Farah has gone from the field to undertake a concussion test after a head knock. Unsure if he will return.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

The Tigers finally with some field position results in a repeat set after they force a line drop out on the last tackle.

Parramatta Eels 6-0

Aaron Woods penalised for a high tackle puts the Eels on the attack again. Can they get points this time?

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Little chip over the top from Farah but the ball is cleaned up by the Eels

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Eels run it on the last. They created the over lap aswell, but the last pass doesn't go to hand. Try bombed!

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Eels surging to the line, only 5m out. Last tackle.

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Moeroa with another barnstorming run!

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Great kick from Norman once again results in another line drop out. Eels with the momentum.

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Faraimo pulled up 1m short of the try line in a great tackle.

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Intercept for John Folau seems him run 30m downfield and put Parramatta back on the attack.

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Eels working the ball out of their own end through Darcy Lussick

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Not many would have predicted a scoreless first 20 minutes with these two teams both noted for their attacking flair.

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Moeroa is proving a handful for the Tigers defence with his straight lining running.

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Penalty awarded to the Eels against Jack Buchanan for a lifting tackle. Eels on the attack.

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Eels with a scrum feed just inside their own half.

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Solid set from the Eels finished off with a pin-point kick from Corey Norman, however Eels got the last touch and Tigers get a 20m restart.

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Rain beginning to fall again at ANZ.

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The error is compounded, with a penalty blown to the Eels. Eels deep on the attack.

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Tigers with a 7 tackle set here as Corey Norman kicks the ball dead on the last tackle for the Eels.

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A bit of second phase play from the Tigers in that set as they try to go through the middle of the Eels, but the Eels defence holds strong.

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Another completed set from the Eels with a good kick from Sandow capping it off. Tigers pinned in their own 10m zone.

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Tigers continue to make easy ground down the left.

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The attacking raid comes to a disappointing end after Sandow's grubber kick is scooped up by Tedesco.

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An attacking kick from the Tigers is caught by Eels winners Faraimo and he runs 50m down field to put the Eels on the attack.

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Tigers winning the early field position battler early - as they go inside the Eels 30m line again

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Will Hopoate cleans up the grubber from Moses right on his own try line. Eels ball.

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A stray pass from Brooks halts the attack - for the moment anyway.

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Now, on the back of two penalties of their own, the Tigers work inside the Eels 20m zone.

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The attacking raid comes to and uneventful end with a knock-on from the Eels

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Another penalty for a strip against the Tigers puts the Eels right on the attack.

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Great kick from Farah forces the Eels into the corner, but the pressure is relieved with a penalty for offside.

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Another early kick from Sandow. Looks to be a game of field position early.

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Tigers finish their first set with a midfield bomb from Brooks. Difused by the Eels as they work it away from their 20m line.

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Conservative set to start from the Eels, early kick on the 4th tackle from Sandow.

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Pat Richards gets us underway! The Eels will have the first use of the footy, as the rain clears.

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For the Eels, Reece Robinson is a late withdrawal with a calf strain. Manu Ma’u moves onto the wing with David Gower moving from the bench to the second row. Peni Terepo will fill the empty bench spot. Kick-off is only moments away!

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Late mail - Tigers remain unchanged from the team named on Tuesday. They receive a huge boost welcoming back Pat Richards, Aaron Woods and Dene Halatau who all missed last week’s loss against the Bulldogs.

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The umbrellas are out at ANZ Stadium as the rain falls.

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Breaking news: James Graham and David Klemmer have both been charged with contrary conduct and are facing 4 and 3 weeks suspensions respectively following Fridays controversial game.

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Hello, and welcome to the first game of Easter Monday Rugby League. I hope you all had a relaxing Easter break, capped off with a mouthwatering triple-treat of rugby league this afternoon. First up this afternoon the Parramatta Eels host the West Tigers at ANZ Stadium. The Eels are coming off the upset of the season after knocking off Premiership favorites South Sydney last week. While the Tigers are coming off a golden point loss to the Bulldogs – expect a close one here today! Play is due to get underway at 3pm.

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