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Can Gutherson get the win against his former club?
Points pass by Parramatta
Another illegal strip in front of the posts, but Parramatta decline the penalty kick in favour of a fresh set.
This time it’s Clint Gutherson who strips Dylan Brown of the ball, but the Eels like their chances at scoring the first try in this match.
Referee Gerard Sutton calls six again as the Eels are nearing the end of their set, but the opportunity slips through their fingers – a forward pass on the first tackle hands the ball over…should have taken the two.
Eels 2, Dragons 0 after 14 minutes
Parramatta ahead for first time in 2025
Parramatta get the first points of the match for the first time this season.
It’s Kyle Flanagan who illegally strips the ball from Junior Paulo, and the Eels skipper decides opts for the penalty kick.
Points are precious for Parramatta this season, and Zac Lomax slots the penalty over to give his team a two-point lead.
Eels 2, Dragons 0 after seven minutes
Early penalties cause pain for Parra
Not a great start for the Eels, who give away penalties in repeat sets.
This time it’s Sean Russell who is offside in the kick-chase, which allows the Dragons to start their set 30 metres up the field.
Parramatta walk away unscathed though, after Valentine Holmes coughs up the ball.
Eels 0, Dragons 0 after five minutes
Kick-off at CommBank
The first match of the afternoon is under way, as Zac Lomax takes the kick-off.
Toby Couchman has the first carry for the Dragons this afternoon, who get a penalty in the first set after Luciano Leilua is taken high by J’maine Hopgood.
Proszenko’s view: the narratives on show today
Police investigate wild brawl as 22 fans evicted from Rabbitohs-Roosters clash
By Christian Nicolussi
In case you missed it last night, the Rabbitohs came away victorious in their match against bitter rivals the Sydney Roosters last night.
But it’s not the game itself that’s making headlines this morning, it’s a wild brawl that broke out during the game.
The brawl at Friday’s Rabbitohs v Roosters clash.Credit: Twitter
The fight resulted in 22 people being evicted from Accor Stadium, and NSW Police and Venues NSW are currently reviewing the incident.
Read the full story here.
Eels team list
A couple of changes for Jason Ryles’ team, with Charlie Guymer coming out of the reserves to start at hooker, while Ryley Smith moves to the bench.
1. Isaiah Iongi, 2. Sean Russell, 3. Will Penisini, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Dean Hawkins, 8. Joe Ofahengaue, 19. Charlie Guymer, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Kitione Kautoga, 13. J’maine Hopgood, 9. Ryley Smith, 14. Dylan Walker, 15. Luca Moretti, 16, Sam Tuivaiti
Josh Addo-Carr will play his third match for the Eels this season.Credit: Getty Images
Dragons team list
No changes to Shane Flanagan’s team to the one he named on Tuesday. Here’s how the line-up this afternoon.
Damien Cook and Clint Gutherson.Credit: Getty Images
1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Tyrell Sloan, 3. Moses Suli, 4. Valentine Holmes, 5. Christian Tuipulotu, 6. Kyle Flanagan, 7. Lachlan Ilias, 8. Toby Couchman, 9. Damien Cook, 10. David Klemmer, 11. Luciano Leilua, 12. Jaydn Su’A, 13. Jack De Belin, 14. Jacob Liddle, 15. Blake Lawrie, 16. Hamish Stewart, 17. Dylan Egan
Can Gutherson get the win against his former club?
Welcome
Good afternoon footy fans and welcome to our live coverage of today’s NRL matches.
Billie Eder here coming to you from sunny Sydney, where Clint Gutherson’s Dragons are preparing to take on his former club, Parramatta.
That kicks off at 3pm, and we’ll take you through all the action and drama of that match, before taking a short break and coming back for the Tigers and Broncos game later tonight.
I’ll bring you team news and any updates until kick-off – reporter Adrian Proszenko is on the ground at CommBank Stadium – we’ll hear from him shortly.
Clint Gutherson will play the Eels for the first time since parting ways late last year. Credit: Getty Images
