In pictures: One for the ages – Penrith v Parramatta thriller
It was a game for the ages and touted as one of the best of the NRL season. Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels semi-final in pictures.
It was a game for the ages and touted as one of the best of the NRL season. Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels semi-final in pictures.
A moment just behind the play has left Eels fans fuming all over again after it appeared Mitchell Moses was taken out at a key moment.
There may have only been two tries during Saturday evening’s second semi-final in Mackay, but it was anything but dour.
The truth of the biggest controversy to rock the NRL finals has been uncovered, but Eels coach Brad Arthur is still absolutely seething.
A small Fijian village gathered around a TV on Sunday to watch the NRL debut of Maika Sivo, the latest chapter in an amazing tale that belongs on the big screen.
He has played just one NRL game but the Parramatta Eels believe Dylan Brown is a future champion. And they’re willing to put their wallet on it.
After a drama-filled off-season the last thing Penrith’s new coach needed was to go out in round one and lose to the reigning wooden spooners, a team rated a good chance at finishing last again.
THE Panthers won’t be holding back in the battle of the west, with players declaring they ‘hate’ Parramatta. While Eels players are preparing for a bruising encounter when the two sides clash on Sunday.
He is now a proud Eel but towering second-rower Shaun Lane can still remember the dark and dim days at Brookvale last season.
Despite being embroiled in rugby league’s ongoing sex tapes scandal, with utility Tyrone May indefinitely suspended, Penrith fans are rallying behind their club as Panthers Stadium looks like a sell-out on Sunday.
Parramatta’s Reed Mahoney has carefully plucked elements from the game’s greatest hookers in his bid to be the best he can be – and on Sunday all that hard work is set to pay off.
Wayne Bennett shuffles South Sydney, Zac Lomax will miss Round 1, a NZ young gun is out, injury hampers Wests Tigers star and Raiders’ selection surprise. Keep up to date with all the latest news ahead of the team announcements.
Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses has spent the summer adding a new level to his skill set ahead of Sunday’s NRL season-opening western Sydney derby against Penrith.
Parramatta forward Peni Terepo has been stood down for the club’s season opener and his future with the Eels is in serious doubt after an alcohol-fuelled incident on an Air New Zealand flight.
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