Friday, May 21, 2004
Preview: Eels vs Dragons
It may well be the most important game of the season so far for Parramatta.
A win will catapult them back into the top eight, but a loss, with many games left to play against the top teams is going to make life hard for the rest of the season.
The Eels couldn't be more fortunate to be meeting the Dragons at this stage of the competition. With more than half of its first choice players missing and at home, Parramatta, by rights should have no trouble accounting for the Baby Dragons.
However, many a time, has a young team been able to out-enthuse more experienced rivals and this is where Parramatta must step up. There have been occasions this year where the Eels have just not looked "switched on" and tonight cannot be one of those nights.
The Eels forwards really should be able to get on top of their less experienced rivals, but all will have to work harder with workhorse Nathan Hindmarsh not in the team.
Hindmarsh's attacking potency is also missing and so halves Chris Thorman and Adam Dykes really need to click.
1Eyed Eel will be looking for a big game from John Morris. Morris has been awful in a couple of the most recent games and the Eels have really missed his consistent service from dummy half.
A win will catapult them back into the top eight, but a loss, with many games left to play against the top teams is going to make life hard for the rest of the season.
The Eels couldn't be more fortunate to be meeting the Dragons at this stage of the competition. With more than half of its first choice players missing and at home, Parramatta, by rights should have no trouble accounting for the Baby Dragons.
However, many a time, has a young team been able to out-enthuse more experienced rivals and this is where Parramatta must step up. There have been occasions this year where the Eels have just not looked "switched on" and tonight cannot be one of those nights.
The Eels forwards really should be able to get on top of their less experienced rivals, but all will have to work harder with workhorse Nathan Hindmarsh not in the team.
Hindmarsh's attacking potency is also missing and so halves Chris Thorman and Adam Dykes really need to click.
1Eyed Eel will be looking for a big game from John Morris. Morris has been awful in a couple of the most recent games and the Eels have really missed his consistent service from dummy half.
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I think the Eels will win by 20+ points. The boys know they need to get a win up and will be fired up and hopefully there will be a decent crowd there tonight.
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: May 21, 2004 at 3:55 PM
: May 21, 2004 at 3:55 PM
I will be going for this match. Exoecting good things from Morris, Hopkins and MOi Moi. As you sais, hope Dykes and Thorman gel
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# posted by : May 21, 2004 at 4:05 PM
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