EELS v SEA EAGLES, Friday 7.45pm AEDT at Pirtek Stadium
Eels: Unchanged. Chris Sandow and Brad Takairangi (both ankle) are certain starters, despite not playing since the Nines. Sandow could have played in the final trial two weeks ago, but wasn’t risked. Takairangi returned to full training shortly afterwards.
Unavailables: Kenny Edwards (ACL, Season), Kaysa Pritchard (Pectoral, Season)
Sea Eagles: All 18 squad members trained on Thursday, with Jamie Lyon, Brenton Lawrence (both knee) and Tom Symonds (elbow) right to return. Jamie Buhrer (ACL) and Steve Matai (shoulder) are back in full contact work, but unlikely to be risked on Friday.