Full Time! Tigers couldn't get the scrum in time! Parramatta defeating the Tigers on their 70th Anniversary! A huge game for both sides!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
The Eels take the ball into touch. Tigers Scrum!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
Final minute!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
Michael Jennings takes the ball on in-goal. Idris with a hamstring injury! Eels have a 20m restart.
Parramatta Eels 26-22
Tedesco looks fine from the big hit, running past Jennings but wrapped up short after.
Parramatta Eels 26-22
Tedesco losing the ball from the tackle. This is what footy is about. The tackle was as tough as football should be.
Parramatta Eels 26-22
A great tackle by Peni Terepo on James Tedesco!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
There's 4 minutes to go! Anyones game still!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
Norman with a high kick. Tedesco lets it bounce out of the field. Tigers Scrum.
Parramatta Eels 26-22
UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Jack Littlejohn makes an unforced error.
Unlucky.
Parramatta Eels 26-22
Parramatta Knock-on? That's a strange call there, but we can't see it. Tigers Scrum!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
The Eels are putting an immense amount of pressure on the Tigers. The speed that Parramatta has, you'd think the Try Line was made of cocaine!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
The late contact by Woods was considered as a penalty but ruled as Woods not being able to pull out.
Parramatta Eels 26-22
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS: Conversion attempt by Clint Gutherson successful.
The G.O.A.T - Gutherson-Of-All-Time! He's got it! Eels in front by 4!
Parramatta Eels 26-22
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS: Scored by Semi Radradra. Kick to come.
The Eels get a try! Radradra is known for his speed. Michael Jennings taking the ball to the main point of where Eels are. Well done Eels.
Parramatta Eels 24-22
The bunker used for the first time!
Wests Tigers 22-20
Michael Jennings! He's away! David Nofoaluma takes the try-saving tackle! We have a great play happening!
Wests Tigers 22-20
And Tigers Penalty! Penalty Count: Eels 3 - 4 Tigers!
Wests Tigers 22-20
Tedesco running through the line! A tackle!
Wests Tigers 22-20
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS: Conversion attempt by Clint Gutherson successful.
Wake-me-up-before-you-go-go-Gutherson! From the sideline! A 2 point game!
Wests Tigers 22-20
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS: Scored by Josh Hoffman. Kick to come.
Auva'a with the last try. Hoffman takes this one.
Wests Tigers 22-18
The Tigers maintaining their 8 point lead. The Eels need to fire up here.
Wests Tigers 22-14
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS: Conversion attempt by Clint Gutherson unsuccessful.
Gutherson. A good old 'f---' to vent a frustrating kick.
Wests Tigers 22-14
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS: Scored by Kirisome Auva'a. Kick to come.
From the left side, to the right side. A beautiful try.
Wests Tigers 22-14
The ball goes from the left side to the right.
Wests Tigers 22-10
Knock-on by Tedesco in the cross-field kick.
Wests Tigers 22-10
Radradra forced in goal. Good pressure by Tigers.
Wests Tigers 22-10
Siosaia Vave copping a head clash straight into the nose and the nose is leaking blood. It's flowing like Warragamba Dam.
Wests Tigers 22-10
Penalty Tigers: Penalty Count: Eels 3 - 3 Tigers
Wests Tigers 22-10
Parramatta now down by 12. They have had a 4 game losing streak going, and by the way they are going, wouldn't be surprised if they ended up with 5 losses
Wests Tigers 22-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses successful.
Too easy.
Wests Tigers 22-10
Forward Passes: Eels 4 - 1 Tigers.
Wests Tigers 20-10
TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Matt McIlwrick. Kick to come.
From the Forward Pass by the Eels.
Wests Tigers 20-10
Ball goes over the sideline. Parramatta Scrum!
Wests Tigers 16-10
Gutherson under pressure. Takes the ball out of play. Naiqama very close.
Wests Tigers 16-10
Forward Passes: Eels 3 - 1 Tigers
Wests Tigers 16-10
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Corey Norman makes an unforced error.
Forward Pass!
Wests Tigers 16-10
Kevin Naiqama catching the Eels off-guard, but doesn't make the line break.
Wests Tigers 16-10
Manu Ma'u with a nice run. loses the ball backward with a bad pass to radradra. play on.
Wests Tigers 16-10
Gutho coming along and just knocking it forward. Tigers getting the ball
Wests Tigers 16-10
And we're underway!
Wests Tigers 16-10
Parra only behind by 6 at this point.
Wests Tigers 16-10
Both teams making their way out onto the field. The Tigers this time will be kicking to the Eels for the final 40 of the round!
Wests Tigers 16-10
Errors: Eels 6 - 7 Tigers
Wests Tigers 16-10
Completion Rates:
Eels: 10/16 (63%)
Tigers: 12/18 (67%)
Wests Tigers 16-10
Possession: Eels 46 % 54 Tigers
Wests Tigers 16-10
Eels cough up the ball. Tigers end up with it, and it's HALF TIME!
Wests Tigers 16-10
47sec for Parra to get over the line.
Wests Tigers 16-10
UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: James Tedesco makes an unforced error.
Knock-on at the restart!
Wests Tigers 16-10
The NRL Bunker sitting quietly today.
Wests Tigers 16-10
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses unsuccessful.
He's on the sideline. Can he lead the ball through the posts? No. not at the moment anyway.
Wests Tigers 16-10
TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Kevin Naiqama. Kick to come.
Perfect bounce from the kick via Jack Littlejohn! Amazing try!
Wests Tigers 16-10
Michael Jennings taking a good tackle, preventing James Tedesco running through the defense.
Wests Tigers 12-10
Gutherson hangs onto an awkward ball! He knows how to handle balls. ;)
Wests Tigers 12-10
Sauaso Sue making metres, even with the Eels all over him.
Wests Tigers 12-10
Penalty Tigers: Penalty count: Eels 3 - 2 Tigers.
Wests Tigers 12-10
60m line dropout by Tedesco.
Wests Tigers 12-10
Radradra forces a goal line dropout, keeping Tedesco in-goal. Tigers line dropout
Wests Tigers 12-10
Tigers lose the ball forward, and it returns back to the Eels. It's like they're mimicking each other.
Wests Tigers 12-10
The ball lost forward by Jennings, picked up by Tigers. Play on.
Wests Tigers 12-10
UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Aaron Woods makes an unforced error.
Attempted Offload. Just lost it.
Wests Tigers 12-10
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses successful.
Moses parting the posts, the ball sails over. Tigers hit the lead!
Wests Tigers 12-10
TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Sauaso Sue. Kick to come.
He's through!
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There it is! Penalty Tigers! Penalty Count: Eels 3 - 1 Tigers.
Parramatta Eels 10-6
A weird play the ball, Eels wanting a penalty, Refs call play-on.
Parramatta Eels 10-6
Penalty Eels! Penalty Count: Eels 3 - 0 Tigers. When will Tigers get a penalty? Who knows. But Eels are playing well if they aren't giving away any.
Parramatta Eels 10-6
UNSUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS: Conversion attempt by Clint Gutherson unsuccessful.
Flaked it to the left of the posts. Lady-Gaga-Gutherson just misses.
Parramatta Eels 10-6
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS: Scored by Kirisome Auva'a. Kick to come.
He's over! A strong run, assisted by Gutherson, Takairangi and Norman!
Parramatta Eels 10-6
Gutherson to Kirisome Auva'a!
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Elijah Taylor had rolled away, but Parramatta too quick and Taylor gets tangled up in the tackle, causing the prior penalty.
6 all
Penalty Eels! Penalty Count: Eels 2 - 0 Tigers.
6 all
Josh Aloiai loses the ball forward, Eels regather and it's play on!
6 all
Gutherson not taking a chance, taking the ball out from play.
6 all
Forward Passes: Eels 2 - 1 Tigers
6 all
Is this game Forward Pass v Forward Pass? We should keep a counter for this match.
6 all
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Kirisome Auva'a makes an unforced error.
Forward Pass.
6 all
Nathan Brown with a tremendous line break. Looked promising.
6 all
Penalty Eels. Penalty Count: Eels 1 - 0 Tigers
6 all
Beau Scott looks like he's been on the red cordial. Unsettled on the bench.
6 all
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Mitchell Moses successful.
He is right in front, and he converts his own try. Well done.
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TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Mitchell Moses. Kick to come.
Mitchell Moses running straight through the Parra defense!
Parramatta Eels 6-4
Tigers Scrum
Parramatta Eels 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Michael Jennings makes an unforced error.
A forward pass to Semi Radradra.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Jack Littlejohn makes an unforced error.
A forward pass is ruled. Would've been a nice try by Kevin Naiqama but it's an unfortunate call.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
The partnership between Tedesco/Naiqama is a decent threat this afternoon.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR PARRAMATTA EELS: Michael Jennings makes an unforced error.
A bad pass. Tigers Scrum.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Corey Norman with a fantastic kick-chase, and putting the pressure on James Tedesco
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Kaysa Pritchard stopped by a brick wall--erm, Jamal Idris. A huge hit.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
REF Cam showing the field is green and lush. Fantastic looking field today.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
Radradra! He has a massive run, but David Nofoaluma saves the day. Makes up for his prior error, taking Radradra over the line.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: David Nofoaluma makes an unforced error.
Couldn't get the play-the-ball. Eels scrum 30m out from the try line.
Parramatta Eels 6-0
SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION PARRAMATTA EELS: Conversion attempt by Clint Gutherson successful.
Gutho! The Guthman. G-he's-a-legend-utherson. Gets the Goal
Parramatta Eels 6-0
A wonderful play, Radradra running 30m, Jennings running 20m to the try line. Well played.
Parramatta Eels 4-0
TRY PARRAMATTA EELS: Scored by Michael Jennings. Kick to come.
From Radradra's run down the sideline.
Parramatta Eels 4-0
Radradra down the sideline!
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The opening set sees Jamal Idris taking the final tackle. Change over.
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And we're off!
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Eels kicking off to the Tigers today!
Tarantosaurus Tip: Eels by 8.
Tigers and Eels are making their way out onto the field!
The Eels celebrating their 70th anniversary this week. A wonderful moment in Rugby League to be celebrating a milestone for an NRL club. An achievement of it's own. Well done and Congratulations to the Eels, their past and present players who made the club what it is today, and the fans who constantly turned up during the wooden spoon years of recent for them. A definite highlight in their history as their fans never gave up on their team and continued to show at games and cheer.
Both sides sit 13th [Eels] and 14th [Tigers] on the ladder. 2 wins, 4 losses.
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the live updates for the traditional Easter Monday match between the Parramatta Eels and the Wests Tigers. It's a spectacular day out at Sydney Olympic Park, with crowds expected to be high with the annual Royal Easter Show right next door. A family day, a lot of spectactors will be out there to watch both sides.
Since the two sides have met every Easter Monday since 2014, Tigers have won twice, in 2014 [21-18] and 2015 [22-6]. Parramatta winning in 2016 [8-0].
Both teams are 1-17 for this afternoon's match.
Referees & scorers:
Referee: Ben Cummins, Dave Munro
Touch Judges: Brett Suttor, Kasey Badger
Video Referee: Ashley Klein, Luke Patten
PARRAMATTA EELS (26)
Tries: Michael Jennings, Kirisome Auva'a (2), Josh Hoffman, Semi Radradra
Field Goals:
Conversions: Clint Gutherson (3/5)
Penalty Goals:
WESTS TIGERS (22)
Tries: Mitchell Moses, Sauaso Sue, Kevin Naiqama, Matt McIlwrick
Field Goals:
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (3/4)
Penalty Goals: