Dragons tried something from the kick-off and it didn't come off. FULLTIME! Eels win.
Lomax forfeited the kick.
Dragons have one play left!
Feagai has a hat-trick now! Faitala-Mariner kicks it through and the back gets over.
Lomax kicks it.
Dragons finishing with a flourish. He kicks again for Mat Feagai who goes over.
Lomax adds his fifth.
Another for Sloan Hunt chips it for the fullback and he steams onto it, evades one and scores.
Lomax raises the flags.
Another one for the Dragons. It goes left then fed inside and Sloan scores.
Lomax kicks his third of the afternoon.
Mat Feagai gets a consolation from a Leilua tap back.
PENALTY DRAGONS! Strip.
Eels earn a restart from a kick.
Dragons kick doesn't go ten. PTB Eels.
Missed.
The game just broke down on last and it ended up going to Sivo who bumps off Toby Couchman and scores.
Dan Keir had one run and got hammered by Francis Molo. He has a category two HIA and won't play anymore this season.
PENALTY DRAGONS! High tackle.
Another tough kick for Asi. Misses.
Another for Sivo! It was simple hands and the hulking winger goes over for his second.
PENALTY EELS! High tackle from De Belin.
Dragons tried to strike from range through Sloan. He weaved downfield and got them a six again. The fullback throws an errant pass and Eels get it back.
Lomax kicks it.
Dragons get one. Quick hands and Lomax strolls over.
PENALTY EELS! Strip from Couchman.
Asi kicks it.
Dragons have given up. This is embarrassing. Brown slices through again and finds Gutho.
Asi misses.
Eels ran it on last and kept it alive before Brown stepped inside to score.
KICK-OFF! Eels with first use.
We're back for the second half. This might be the season defining half for the Red V. Can they mount a comeback? or will the Eels kick on.
Dragons tried to keep it alive but no good! HALFTIME! Eels running riot.
PENALTY DRAGONS! Offside right on half-time. They will get one play.
Asi converts.
That was simple. Shaun Lane went past one then Hunt can't make contact and he scores.
Mat Feagai has gone off for a HIA now. Lyhkan King-Togia is on for more than ten minutes!
Asi with another kick from the sideline. Hooked it.
Eels have gone to that right several times. A lovely floating ball from Brown and Jake Tago flies over.
Dragons go short again and Toby Couchman falls on it.
It broke down on last for the Eels but they fashion another dropout as Lomax is trapped.
Dragons with a scrum play. Sloan slices through but Lomax obstructed the defender. PENALTY EELS!
Dragons run it on fifth. Quick hands on the left and Mathew Feagai goes over or does he? Checking it from the bunker. Nope it was a strip from Gutherson and knocked on from Feagai.
Eels had the Dragons stripped for numbers but Gutherson bullets one right at Penisini who smashes it over the dead ball.
PENALTY EELS from the scrum. Dragons need to hold them out here.
Oh dear, Ravalawa is having a shocker. He loses it again. He asks for a CHALLENGE right away and it is UNSUCCESSFUL.
Asi adds the two.
Sivo gets another up on his country man. He brushes off Ravalawa then positions Gutherson for the score.
Shaun Lane tries to free his arm but loses it. Sloan fumbles the pick up but it will be a Dragons scrum.
Dragons go close. Hunt punches through a kick for Lomax who knocks it on.
PENALTY DRAGONS! Offside.
The four-pointer is confirmed for the Dragons. Lomax has a mid range kick and nails it.
Dragons hit bac! Jaydn Su'A refused to go down and found Muhleisen who eventually gets over.
Another PENALTY for the red vee. CHALLENGE from the Eels. UNSUCCESSFUL. Dragons ball.
PENALTY DRAGONS! They needed that.
Eels are firing on all cylinders. Gutherson spins and gets it to his winger who is barrelled over the sideline.
Dragons finally get some ball and give it right away. Bird poked through and tried to find Lomax but it went back to the Eels.
Asi from the sideline puts it over.
Raise the bat Maika! He uses his strength to hold off a defender and slam it down.
Ravalawa clips someone high. Not the ideal start for the winger. PENALTY EELS.
Asi is able to measure another kick and forces another dropout.
Asi has the kicking duties today. Mid range kick and he misses.
Eels strike first! Short pass and Penisini surges over.
The ball hits the deck and Ravalawa tries to pick it up one handed. More possession for the Eels.
Dragon go short but De Belin can't recover.
Eels tried to go through the front door. It was a grubber that Sloan had to play at. Dropout.
Dragons tried to spin it on tackle two and Ravalawa spills it.
KICK-OFF! Eels kick it high and we're off!
Dragons are out first in their traditional red v jersey in front of a decent crowd in Parramatta this afternoon in a must win game. The Eels follow right after in their blue and gold aiming to play spoiler in the Sydney sun.
There is a few changes for both sides. Dragons have brought Ravalawa in for Tuipulotu while Jacob Liddle is attending the birth of his child which sees Connor Muhleisen shift to hooker. For the Eels, Jake Tago replaced Sean Russell while Ofahiki Ogden surges into the front row that sees Shaun Lane move to the back row.
Good afternoon! Welcome to a glorious afternoon in Sydney! We start Super Saturday with an intriguing game that has huge bearing on the finals. Dragons need to win to stay in the top right while the Eels try to play spoiler and give hope to Broncos, Dolphins and Knights fans! Grab your drinks, snacks and assorted treats and strap in for this one.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judges: Jon Stone, Chris Sutton
Video Referee: Matt Noyen
PARRAMATTA EELS (44)
Tries: Viliami Penisini, Maika Sivo (3), Clinton Gutherson (2), Jake Tago, Shaun Lane, Dylan Brown
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Daejarn Asi (4/9)
Penalty Goals:
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS (40)
Tries: Connor Muhleisen, Zac Lomax, Mathew Feagai (3), Tyrell Sloan (2)
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Zac Lomax (6/7)
Penalty Goals: