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Date: Friday 28th of April Venue: 1300 Smiles Stadium Gates Open: 5:20pm Kick off: 7:50 pm (NYC 5:35) Head Referee: Dave Munro Assistant Referee: Alan Shortall Head to head: Played 35, Eels 18, Cowboys 16, Drawn 1 Head to head…
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Stat Attack Review – Round 8: Eels vs Panthers
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