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NEW vs PAR

NRL Pre-Season

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Knights

vs

Eels

18
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44
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Full-Time: 18 - 44
That wraps up Tribe's coverage of this one, with the Eels too strong getting the W. Stick with us as we head north for the Cowboys and Dolphins doing battle. For now this is Stanton Bell signing off, as always thank you for following along - until next time be safe out there!
For the Knights the worrying thing will be the 44 points that were put on them as they allowed the Eels to score tries at will at ease. They were weak on their edges as they allowed the Eels to make metres down there, but it was also in the middle were they let the Eels make easy metres and dominate. Their attack had some moments but in the end it wasn't enough to build a lot of pressure against this Eels side. Fletcher Sharpe had his moments, but was caught out trying a bit too hard while Cogger, Hastings and Gamble showed some flare but couldn't get the Knights rolling. They will have a bit to work on before round 1 as they will be far from happy with that game.
All over here with the Eels taking a strong win in what will be a pleasing game for their coach Jason Ryles. They domianted in the first half with Volkman and Dylan Brown real standouds, while their forwards laid the platform with a strong physical display. Their forwards were outstanding with Ofahengaue leading from the front, while Guymer, Tuivaiti and Parker were standouts off the bench. Joash Papalii took his opportunity who took the chance off the bench and was dangerous everytime he touched the ball! The Eels will take a lot away from that game with a strong performance, it might only be pre-season but they can be pleased with that game.
80'
Just over a minute left as we get underway with a short kickoff that Samrani flies high to take. Loizou takes the next run offloading out the back to Lussick, 6 more for the Eels. The Eels are more than happy to wind the clock down as Tupou takes a carry, followed by Parker getting back over halfway. One out runners as Teancum Brown is trapped inches from the line - that is all she wrote!
79'
From the left hand side touchline, Lynn swings it back through the sticks.
79'
18-44 J. Lynn
Conversion
78'
MILLER-STEPHEN HAS A DOUBLE! The Eels wanted one more and they got it. From the scrum it went to the left hand side where Twidle drew in the defence before floating it out to Papalii who quickly got it to Miller-Stephen who did the rest in the corner.
78'
18-42 A. Miller-Stephen
Try
78'
Fletcher Hunt starts the set getting outside the 10, but he loses the ball as he tries to play it quickly under pressure from Max Tupou! Parramatta get one more chance to finish this game.