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We basically played 6 or 7 reserves in the last 20 and they all did well I thought...
only scored 10 but.against favorites for the spoon.
#rememberitsonlyatrial
Sounds like our defence was strong but ball handling was poor
NRL Match Report: Eels vs Panthers
Eels Digital
Saturday 23 February 2013 6:59 PM
The Pirtek Parramatta Eels have warmed up for the 2013 NRL season with a 10-10 draw against the Penrith Panthers in their final trial match. The Eels put in a much improved performance after last week's 41-4 loss against Wests Tigers.
New NRL boss David Smith was among the small but vocal crowd as the two western Sydney rivals slugged it out in dour conditions at a rain-soaked Centrebet Stadium in an otherwise entertaining 80 minute contest.
Captaincy appears to agree with Jarryd Hayne. The star fullback scored the opening try of the match from a Chris Sandow kick, was heavily involved throughout and displayed his leadership qualities, vindicating Ricky Stuart's decision to hand him the role alongside Reni Maitua.
"We're taking small steps but it was a lot better effort than last week. Defensively, we spent a lot of time this week working in that department - and it really showed out there tonight," Hayne said.
The Eels went into halftime leading 10-6 after tries to Hayne and Cheyse Blair. Penrith's first try came against the run of play when Wes Naiqama swooped on a loose pass from Joesph Paulo in the 21st minute.
Frustrations boiled over a few times in the second half with Parramatta backrower Matt Ryan spending time in the sin-bin for repeated infringements around the play the ball, while Penrith enforcer Tim Grant and Eels club captain Tim Mannah were also involved in a couple of minor scuffles.
A late try in the corner by Dave Simmons off a Tom Humble kick in the dying stages allowed the Panthers to level the scores at 10-all, spoiling the Eels chances of recording their first pre-season victory.
The focus now turns to Parramatta's round one clash against the New Zealand Warriors on March 9 at Parramatta Stadium.
Parramatta 10 (Jarryd Hayne, Cheyse Blair tries; Chris Sandow one goal)
Penrith 10 (Wes Naiqama, David Simmons tries; Wes Naiqama one goal)
Panthers and Eels draw NRL trial
Date
February 23, 2013 - 7:19PM
A late try to Penrith winger David Simmons earned the Panthers a 10-10 draw with Parramatta in a wet western Sydney NRL trial clash on Saturday.
The Eels looked set for victory at Centrebet Stadium before a nice cross-field kick from Penrith halfback Tom Humble sat up out wide for Simmons to score in the corner with just under three minutes on the clock.
It was a vastly improved effort from Ricky Stuart's Parramatta, who were thumped 41-4 by Wests Tigers last week.
Halfback Chris Sandow was instrumental for Parramatta in his 60-minute effort, setting up both of the Eels' tries which came in the first half.
Sandow produced a bomb in the eighth minute with Jarryd Hayne climbing above the pack to score.
And the former Rabbitohs No.7 was at it again soon after when he sparked a sweeping backline move for Eels winger Cheyse Blair to score in the corner after a run-around move by Sandow.
Penrith opened their account on 21 minutes through Wes Naiqama who scored an intercept try before converting his four-pointer.
The derby match was a spirited one with young Eels back-rower Matt Ryan sinbinned early in the second half for repeated infringements.
The game also had a punch up with NSW State of Origin prop Tim Grant from Penrith and Parramatta's club captain and former Blues front-rower Tim Mannah exchanging blows in front of a crowd just over 4000.
2 players I didn't recognize, 21 fullback? and the dark kid with blonde shaved head, both had a run, even enough...
Kelepi is ready for 1st grade. Start him from the bench. Hard to handle.
did anybody else who watched the game thought our forwards showed some real merkin out there??
I believe we've recently signed a new one... probably one of the best going round .I must say that our Social Media Professional is doing a good job.