The biggest rivalry this side of Sydney is about to kick-off once again in another classic Bulldogs vs Eels matchup.
After holding on last week, Brayden Wiliame's side will be intent on stringing together a 70-minute performance as they continue to go from strength to strength, but in their way stands a winless Eels outfit with nothing to lose.
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Match: Eels v Bulldogs
Round 7 -
home Team
Eels
12th Position
away Team
Bulldogs
8th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
As usual, there is plenty of team news, stats and info to unpack in our Round 7 Match Preview.
Teamlists and Team News
The Bulldogs are unchanged this week following on from their close 26-24 win over the Cowboys. Elizabeth MacGregor scored a key double in the victory and will again line up on the wing.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi ChurchFullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Andie Robinson
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Jasmin MorrisseyWinger for Bulldogs is number 2 Simina Lokotui
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Rory OwenCentre for Bulldogs is number 3 Daynah Nankivell
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Lindsay TuiCentre for Bulldogs is number 4 Monica Tagoai
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Martha MataeleWinger for Bulldogs is number 5 Elizabeth MacGregor
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-HikuFive-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Ashleigh Quinlan
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Rachael PearsonHalfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Tayla Preston
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Elsie AlbertProp for Bulldogs is number 8 Giovanna Suani
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka TodhunterHooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Mary-Jane Taito
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Boss KapuaProp for Bulldogs is number 10 Alexis Tauaneai
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Fontayne Tufuga2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Leilani Wilson
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Tamika Jones
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Keilee JosephLock for Bulldogs is number 13 Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Layne MorganInterchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Evelyn Roberts
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Tess McWilliamsInterchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Paea Uilou
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Khyliah GrayInterchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Hope Millard
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Jayde HerdegenInterchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Latisha Smythe
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Rueben CherringtonReplacement for Bulldogs is number 18 Leteena Medland
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Zali FayReserve for Bulldogs is number 19 Bridget Hoy
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Fleur GinnReserve for Bulldogs is number 20 Ebony Prior
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Kate FallonReserve for Bulldogs is number 21 Moana Courtenay
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Kiana TakairangiReserve for Bulldogs is number 22 Waimarie Martin
Eels Ins
- Kate Fallon
- Khyliah Gray
- Kiana Takairangi
- Layne Morgan
- Martha Mataele
- Rachael Pearson
Bulldogs Ins
- Bridget Hoy
- Ebony Prior
- Moana Courtenay
- Waimarie Martin
Eels Outs
- Chloe Jackson
- Ryvrr-Lee Alo
Bulldogs Ins
Match Officials
- Senior Review Official: Belinda Sharpe
Last updated:
A few forced changes for the Eels, with injuries hitting their line-up. With prop Ryvrr-Lee Alo and second rower Chloe Jackson both ruled out with head knocks, the new faces in the starting side are Boss Kapua and Fontayne Tufuga. Other changes to the starting side see Jasmin Morrisey promoted on the wing with Martha Mataele also making her return, shifting Zali Fay and Fleur Ginn to the reserves. In another big boost, halfback Rachael Pearson makes her return to the side, moving youngster Jayde Herdegen to the bench. The other new players on the interchange are Khyliah Gray and Layne Morgan.
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The first meeting between these two clubs surprisingly came in the final round of last year.
While it was a big win for the Eels, with the final scoreline reading 46-14, it won't be something that the Blue and Whites will forget any time soon, and will certainly be motivation for a strong performance this weekend.
Andie Robinson Try
Last week was a thriller for the Bulldogs, holding on against the Cowboys to record their third win of the season at their spiritual home of Belmore Sports Ground.
For Parramatta, it was a demoralising 46-6 thumping on the Central Coast against the ladder-leading Sydney Roosters, and they'll certainly be intent on claiming their first victory of the season at home - so Bulldogs beware.
Key Match Up: Former Props, Former Teammates
The battle of the middle-third of the field is where this game will be one, and Angelina Teakaraanga-Katoa and Keilee Joseph will have plenty of say on the final result.
Former teammates at the Sydney Roosters, Teakaraanga-Katoa and Joseph are both powerhouse props who have transitioned into the no.13 jersey in recent years.
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Both starting their careers as impact forwards, they have both developed as leaders for their respective clubs and stars on the international stage for New Zealand and Australia respectively.
'Teka' continues to rack up the numbers in the Blue and White, averaging 125 metres per game with a 91.8% tackle efficiency, having offloaded five times and made 12 tackle breaks this year.
Joseph has been a shining light for a struggling Parramatta outfit, running 102 metres per game with an impressive 96.1% tackle efficiency, as well as 12 tackle breaks of her own and a try.
Stat Attack via NRL.com
- The Bulldogs can surpass last year’s tally of three wins with victory over the Eels.
- Bulldogs winger Simina Lokotui has scored six tries in her last four games.
- The Eels are aiming to avoid a club record seven-game losing streak.
- The Eels won in last year’s clash with the Bulldogs.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
Where to Watch
Bulldogs Members and supporters will be available to watch the match on Nine Gem and FoxSports, or stream via Nine Now and Kayo.
