Sometimes you just accept the win for what it is and after a tough fortnight of bottled opportunities, the Eels did just enough to fend off the Canberra Raiders in Round 15. The 15-12 victory was largely reminiscent of the recent losses to the Knights and Bulldogs but perhaps the familiar setting of CommBank Stadium proved to be enough to swing the needle Parramatta’s way as they clung on desperately in the final minutes to lodge their 5th win of the season.
Sixties and Forty20 recap a tense Saturday night battle against the Raiders as both teams struggled to find their best form before the Eels ultimately did enough to take home the honours.
Based on the Sanders 10 in the bin, how Crichton wasn’t binned (or penalised)last week is a joke. You get the feeling maybe the Crichton/JAC one was played at a referees meeting during the week.
I know this performance wasn’t great and theirs plenty to get right! But a wins a win and I’m gonna have a bourbon and enjoy a rare victory! Go Parra
Ryles was right, they have played better (marginally) and lost.
No live notes, It’s just a bit of a punish at the moment. We’re not watching the Eels for enjoyment, where watching because it is part of who we are.
The good:
Big Sam ran a little harder.
Goal line defense (granted the Raiders attack was awful)
We spread the ball coming out of our own end (as we just don’t make enough yards through one out hit ups)
The effort.
Better game from Russell.
Iongi a better game under the high ball
The bad:
A real lack of shape and structure (I know it was a short week but we looked like we had never played together)
Last tackle options – triggered in large part when TDS didn’t get to dummy half as he should be.
After showing improvement last week, Joash back to his old tricks of not watching where he passes. Seriously, I’m not going to quit on this, if he can’t do it, he can’t play first grade.
Forwards are having very little impact.
We’ve played some ordinary opposition in recent weeks, so needed to get a win out of it. Glad they can enjoy the bye a little more.