Today is literally a “Super Saturday” of Eels footy, Unfortunately the match schedule presents a host of clashes.

The major problem is that the four matches are taking place at three different venues – Kellyville, Leichhardt and Parramatta. Furthermore, the NSW Cup and the Tarsha Gale grand final are at conflicting times, whilst the NRL is a stand alone event at CommBank Stadium, with our associated live appearance in Parra Leagues commencing at 2:45pm.

We will do our best to cover both lower grades and if possible a dedicated Tarsha Gale Cup grand final.

Jersey Flegg Cup – Eels vs Warriors

11am kick off James Hardie Centre of Excellence

 

Jersey Flegg Team List

 

1	Corey Leigh
2	Mohamed Alameddine
3	Siamani Leuluai
4	Harley Walker
5	Druzes Taula
6	Cameron Bamblett
7	Kade Moujalli
19	Jordan Miller
9	Lachlan Coinakis
8	Beau Lucien
11	Stirling Faumui
12	Callum McMenemy
13	Jackson Koina
Interchange
14	Wesley Tongamoa
15	Steven Nunn
16	Billy Fanene
17	Lennox Risati
18	Markkuz Ofanoa
21	Devonte Vaivela

 

Match Updates

 

First Half

Eels kick off and the Warriors complete their set kicking from around their 40. Eels reply similarly with a kick from Bamblett. It’s more of the same as the Warriors kick to Taula on the last and he takes it with ease. This time Moujali takes the last tackle kick that he drives to the Warriors red zone.

Warriors kick from halfway to Alameddine. Strong charge from Miller then followed by Bamblett making inroads. Eels penalty but Moujali fails to find touch.

Opportunity to launch an attack in the red zone lost.

Warriors get to an attacking chip kick to Leigh who’s tackled a metre out. Eels battling to make metres and lose the ball but a strip is called.

Down to the red zone through the ruck. A last tackle charge by Miller and he offloads to Faimui who is held up. Ref rules the Warriors touched the ball. Six again. The Warriors defence looks stretched but they hold on to the last tackle. Moujali threads a kick behind the posts and Leigh is first there to ground it. Try time!

Moujali converts

Eels 6 Warriors nil after ten minutes

Koina splits them in the set after points and breaks into the backfield but loses the ball as he stretches out.

Warriors penalty in their set. Find touch 20 out. The questions are being asked by some power runs. The break comes on a right side shift and the Warriors have their first try and it looks like their centre has too much pace.

Conversion misses

Eels 6 lead Warriors 4 after 16 minutes

Warriors error in their set set after points. Eels scrum 30 out. They go to Miller for a rampage. Now right but Walker puts it down and the Warriors have it five out. Now Walker makes up for it as he gets the ball back two tackles later. The Eels again hit Miller early and now back to their right edge again but once more an error comes.

Warriors complete their set and now the Eels work back into Warriors territory. Bamblett weaves his way in and around and now through defenders! What a run as he takes play into the red zone on the fifth. Moujali grubbers a kick on the last but he’s overcooked it.

Warriors 7 tackle set but they make a mess early in the set by swinging the ball to the left wing. The winger is being dragged out and flings it back infield where the Eels clean it up. Wide left by Parra early and Leigh chimes in and releases Taula on a clear run for the try.

Moujali convertsEels

Eels 12 Warriors 4 after 24 minutes

Nunn, Koina, Miller, Bamblett make strong runs this set. The Eels get to the kick and retrieve it the a second kick from Leigh that’s caught by the Warriors fullback Radcliffe in the corner and he then slices through the Eels defence and runs 90 metres to score in the right corner!

Conversion misses

Eels 12 Warriors 8 after 27 minutes

Warriors error mid set 30 metres out in the set after points. Eels scrum. Awkward second phase play by Parra off the scrum. Coinakis has his forwards running crash plays at the line and the Warriors desperately hang on. Look out here comes Miller – good luck stopping him. He won’t be stopped. Try time!

Moujali converts

Eels 18 Warriors 8 after 31 minutes

High pass from Alameddine that goes over Nunn’s hands but it’s backwards. Eels drive to the Warriors 30 and get a penalty for a strip. Now into the red zone. Koina hits the ball up towards the posts and it looks like the Warriors have him covered but he gets the arm free and plants the ball between the sticks for the try.

Moujali converts

Eels 24 Warriors 8 after 35 minutes

Nunn steams in to the ball from the kick off followed by more charges through the middle. Second phase play now and Parra return to the red zone. Left to Faimui and he attempts the flick pass to Taula but it evades him and goes into touch. Ok the Warriors must have got a touch. Eels ball. Right side attack coming. Walker is held up and the error comes as he looses possession in the play the ball.

Warriors scrum ten out. The Warriors split the defence at the ruck and the runner is brought down in front of the posts. The siren goes as the ball is played and the ref blows his whistle. The Eels dodge a bullet.

Half time – Eels 24 lead Warriors 8

Second Half

Warriors complete the first set with a kick to Leigh. Eels return to the Red Zone in reply but Moujali’s chip kick is easily fielded. Warriors last tackle kick is fielded by Alameddine. Eels go wide left through Bamblett out to Taula who breaks down the wing. He hurls the ball back infield and it’s fielded on the bounce and the attack continues right. Now back wide left but a tip on pass goes into touch.

Look out, the Warriors break down their left wing and once more they have too much pace for the Eels chasers and cross in the corner.

Conversion falls short

Eels 24 Warriors 12 after 50 minutes

Warriors penalty after the kick off. They cross into Parra’s half but the error comes. Eels scrum.

Eels get to the red zone and again go wide left and the error comes via Leuluai. The warriors pounce and break down their wing. The pass comes infield and the Eels get a hand to tap it back then the defender jumps in from outside the field of play to catch it. Warriors ball.

They go to the left wing mid set and the Eels swarm to drive the winger into touch. Eels take play back to the Warriors red zone and they defend it. They now make inroads in attack and get a penalty. Play moves to Parra’s red zone but a Koina tackle forces the error. Scrum now Eels penalty.

Into Warriors half but a poor pass from dummy half brings an error – Completions are becoming an issue!

Warriors get deep into Parra’s red zone and chip kick into the in goal on the last. Moujali fields it and gets into the field of play. Eels get to the last and once again the Eels left side chasers are poor as the Warriors shred them in the kick return and the support play keeps coming to keep the ball alive as they go 95 metres for another long distance try!

Conversion successful

Eels 24 Warriors 18 after 62 minutes

The errors and missed tackles are proving to be a concern. But the Warriors cough the ball up early in the set after points. Parra set up camp in the quarter. Right to Faimui and he delivers a gem of a pass to a rampaging McMenemy who storm over for the try!

Moujali converts

Eels 30 Warriors 18 after 65 minutes

Miller blasts into the defence from the kick off. Koina and Ofanoa get busy. Eels get to their kick which Alameddine chases and catches. He offloads and McMenemy gets into a second kick but the Warriors recover. Look out the Warriors split Parra again and break downfield with support streaming through. Corey Leigh! What a tackle and the ball is dislodged. Oh no. The Eels now spill the ball 30 out early in their next set. The Warriors now butcher a try with a wide pass to the winger which he puts down with the line wide open.

Now the Eels again invite the Warriors back into the game as the ball is dropped in contact 30 out. Soft defence from the Eels as a simple shift right confuses the defence and the Warriors centre brushes aside Leigh out wide and is then allowed to stroll around behind the posts.

Easy conversion

Eels 30 Warriors 24 after 73 minutes

The Eels are looking vulnerable in this half as the metres come easy for the Warriors. Wow, Miller delivers the hurt with a savage tackle and the pass goes loose. The warriors scramble to pick it up and get expansive down their left but the pass goes forward. Great charge from Nunn in the red zone is followed up by Moujali choosing to run it on his own on the last as he’s tackled a metre out. The warriors again get around the Eels defence out wide and break into the backfield. The support runners loom and the pass goes astray. Eels ball. Oh no, the Eels last tackle kick goes out on the full. Warriors will start their set inside Parra’s half with the clock ticking down.

The ball comes loose from the Warriors and it looks like Miller is again involved in the tackle. If the Eels can control possession in the next set that should wrap things up. Eels penalty for back chat. Touch found 40 out and another penalty is awarded. Siren sounds as touch is found 28 out. The Eels tap and kick out.

Full time Eels 30 defeat Warriors 24

 

NSW Cup – Eels vs Warriors

1pm kick off James Hardie Centre of Excellence

NSW Cup Team List

 

1	Brad Avery
2	Jake Tago
3	Jordan Samrani
4	Araz Nanva
5	Devonte Vaivela
6	Lorenzo Talataina
7	Jonah Pezet
8	Toni Mataele
9	Kruz Niutili-Schmidt
10	Zack Visconti
11	Trace Beattie
12	Jezaiah Funa-Iuta
13	Tyrese Lokeni
Interchange
14	Jack Hudson
15	Christoper Petrus
16	Ryda Talagi
23	APA Twidle

Updates

First Half

The sides trade sets then the Warriors butcher a try after the player goes on his own rather than passing to Cleary. Stoppage now as Tago is injured. APA Twidle back from injury replaces him.

Eels get to their kick and  a Warriors error gives them a shot with a scrum 22 out. Schmidt goes close with a dart from dummy half. Quick play the ball and Samrani engages the defence before flicking the ball to Vaivela who dives over in the corner for the try.

Pezet nails the sideline conversion!

Eels 6 Warriors nil after 10 minutes

Pezet bomb from halfway on the last tackle and the Warriors field it ten out. Eels defence forced an error early in the set. Six again on consecutive tackles as the Eels take it to the posts. Big charge from Mataele and the try comes as simple as that as he plants the ball in contact between the posts.

Pezet converts

Eels 12 Warriors nil after 14 minutes

Eels impressively complete the set after points with good yardage then the bomb from Peter. The warriors start their set 15 out and the floating bomb from Cleary is taken by Avery. Eels run it on the last and Vaivela heads down the wing before offloading to Pezet who chips ahead drawing an error from the fullback as the ball rolls over the sideline. Eels ball in front of the posts. A couple of surging runs at the line then a crash ball to Visconti who loses his grip as he attempts to ground it between the posts.

Warriors now in possession and break down the right wing. They get to their kick last tackle in the red zone and the Cleary grubber is eventually cleaned up by Avery. Eels penalty follows soon after.

Onto Warriors territory and that man Samrani fends away from defenders before getting a one handed offload to Avery. From a near standing start he accelerates to the ten metre line and looks like he’ll pass but he finds another gear and draws away from the two defenders and scores the Eels third try!

Pezet converts

Eels 18 lead Warriors nil after 23 minutes

Parra against make great metres from the kick off and Talataina almost creates something for Twidle but the Warriors knock the pass down. Eels scrum. Big backline play from the scrum and Avery draws the defence and gets a great ball to Vaivela and I had no idea he was that fast as he sprints nearly 40 metres to the right corner for the diving try.

Pezet converts

Eels 24 Warriors nil after 27 minutes

Finally an Eels error comes from Talataina as he tries to push a pass mid set. The warriors throw a loose pass from the scrum and the Eels toe it ahead and break away for the try – no it’s called back for offside from the scrum. Warriors penalty.

The visitors come up with another error early in the set and it’s an Eels scrum 20 out.

Talagi and Petrus are both on field now. Samrani big carry from the scrum followed by Petrus with his first run. Funa-Iuta with a big involvement. The bomb goes up on the last but Parra is penalised for tackling in the air.

The Warriors get to the kick and get the ball back but it all falls apart as they try to keep it alive.

Eels roll into the Warriors half with a big hit up from Talagi. Wide right but the pass to Vaivela is tough to handle and the ball comes free. Nanva is injured and has to leave the field. Not sure how the Eels cover that as the Warriors hit where Nanva was defending off the scrum. Good metres from the Warriors as Pezet gets pinged on the 20 for a high tackle. Wide left for the Warriors and the winger is released but Samrani comes up with desperate defence to force the ball loose as the winger was diving for  the corner. Nanva back on as Parra get a penalty and return to the red zone. The last tackle kick from Talataina is deflected but the ref clears any offside from the Warriors.

The Warriors last tackle kick is fielded by Twidle and the Eels attack goes into overdrive. Right side shift but Petrus cuts back against the grain on a run that sends him past the fullback but the retreating cover just gets the handle on him ten out. Last tackle chip bomb is fumbled by the Warriors. The Eels rush to the scrum. Right to Vaivela who eludes the defence as he veers infield. Left to Avery who stabs a kick that is way too strong a rolls dead as the siren sounds.

Half time Eels 24 lead Warriors nil.

 

Second Half

I’m not to sure how long I can blog here due to Leagues club commitments

The Warriors play hot potato football on the last in the Eels quarter. It looks like Parra have shut it down but a late offload sees the ball hit space down their right and they score out wide.

Conversion misses

Eels 24 Warriors 4 after 42 minutes

Eels penalty as they are tackled in the air off the Warriors last tackle kick. Eels down to the red zone and the kick takes a deflection for accidental offside. Parra hit their left as Twidle looks to have put Visconti over for a try but an obstruction is called.

Warriors launch their raid and Avery takes a last tackle kick five out. Eels are doing it tough rucking the ball out from their own end so Pezet  drives a 60 metre kick downfield. The warriors player fields it and the ball comes loose in contact 15 out. Eels scrum. Parra opt for some crash plays and it comes up trumps as Mataele plunges over for his second beside the posts.

Pezet nails it.

Eels 30 lead Warriors 4 after 51 minutes.

Eels get to a kick and a great chase from Nanva forces an error and a line drop out. Parra make a mess of the drop out and the Warriors swoop to go on the attack but then a ball comes loose in contact and Twidle gets the ball and sprints 60 metres to score in the left corner!

Pezet converts!

Eels 36 Warriors 4 after 56 minutes and I’ll have to switch from live call to updates

Lemana scores for the Warriors. Try converted

Eels 42 Warriors 10

Surging run and try by Visconti.

Pezet converts

Eels 42 Warriors 10

The warriors pull back four more points with an unconverted try.

The Eels attack the line in the closing minute and Pezet opts for the field goal.

Full time Eels 43 defeat Warriors 14

(Last few details added post game due to commitments at Parra Leagues)

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