The Parramatta Eels played their first game in the Northern Territory on Saturday 8 February in Alice Springs and will now follow up that match, with an NRL Premiership match in the Top End.
The Dyldam Parramatta Eels return to the Territory for their Round 22 clash on Saturday 9 August against the Canberra Raiders.
It's an action packed week and here's an overview of all the activities:
Thursday 7 August:
5:00pm: Mindil Beach Markets. Visit the Eels merchandise marquee
Saturday 9 August: GAME DAY at TIO Stadium
3.30pm: Gates Open
3.45pm: Women's Rugby League match - City v Country
5.10pm: Alice Springs v Katherine Rugby League match
6.40pm: Touch Football exhibition match: Palmerston v Darwin
7.05pm: Junior Rugby League matches
7.20pm: Entertainment commences
8.00pm: Main Event: Parramatta Eels v Canberra Raiders
Ticket prices:
General Admission: Adult $23, Family ticket $50, Concession $15, Child $8
Grandstand: Adult $36, Family $87, Concession $26, Child 5-12 $15.50
Child ticket: 5-12 years, children under 5 Free
Go to
yourcentre.com.au
Tickets are also available through Sportsco outlets in Casuarina, Palmerston and Mitchell Centre Darwin. Click here to view the
store locator.
Sunday 10 August:
10.30am: Meet the Eels squad at the Darwin Waterfront, includes jumping castle, face painting and sausage sizzle
12:00pm: Farewell the Eels as they leave the Darwin Waterfront
Community and Game Development
The partnership with the Eels includes a strong focus on connecting with the community through their rugby league development programs through school and junior club visits. fostering pathways for the development of talented young rugby league players and promoting leadership for men programs through the Malak community shed.
School and Junior Club Visits
Visits start from Tuesday 5 August through to Thursday 7 August starting 9.20am each day and finishing appromixately 5.00pm at a local Junior Club. The Eels will cover schools in Katherine, Rural areas, Palmerston and Darwin.
Eels Under 16s Grand Final
This match will be played at Warren Park, Marrara at 4pm on Wednesday 6 August:
Men's Shed at Malak Shopping Centre
Eels representatives will visit the Men's Shed at Malak Shopping Centre at 3.30pm
