2019 NRL – Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos taking place? Saturday 15th June, 10:35
Where is Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos taking place? Bankwest Stadium
What channel is Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos on?
UK – Sky Sports Arena
Australia – Fox Sports
Where can I stream Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos?
UK – Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match via Sky Go
Australia – https://www.telstra.com.au/tv-movies-music/sports-offer
Where can I get tickets for Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos?
Parramatta Eels – https://tickets.nrl.com/team/500031
Brisbane Broncos – https://tickets.nrl.com/team/500011
THE TEAM NEWS
PARRAMATTA EELS
Head Coach: Brad Arthur
Starting 13: Gutherson, Sivo, M. Jennings, Hoffman, Ferguson, Salmon, Moses, Evans, Mahoney, Paulo, Lane, Ma’u, N. Brown – Interchanges: Stone, Terepo, Gower, Niukore – Reserves: Alvaro, Moeroa, Takairangi, Smith
Unavailable: Dylan Brown
- Parramatta were unable to back-up their superb win over South Sydney as they fell to a heavy loss away at Cronulla last time out as their inconsistencies continue to blight them with their place inside the top 8 looking precarious.
- Jaeman Salmon has earned a recall at five-eighth as the Eels with Will Smith the man to make way for the Eels after some disappointing displays in recent games whilst Tepai Moeroa.
- Kaysa Pritchard announced his retirement at the age of just 25 after injuries took their toll on his body, especially after suffering a crushed testicle with that proving to be the final straw and he will be honoured by the club before kick-off.
BRISBANE BRONCOS
Head Coach: Anthony Seibold
Starting 13: Boyd, Oates, Staggs, Shibasaki, Isaako, Milford, O’Sullivan, Lodge, Turpin, Haas, Fifita, Gillett, Pangai Jnr. – Interchanges: McCullough, Su’A, Flegler, Carrigan – Reserves: Kennar, Fensom, Mago, Segeyaro
Unavailable: Jack Bird, Joe Ofahengaue, Alex Glenn, Tom Dearden
- Brisbane were underwhelming as their recent upturn in form came to an abrupt end as they suffered a shock defeat at home to Gold Coast but have a good chance to bounce back as they face an erratic Parramatta.
- The Broncos will be without rookie halfback Tom Dearden so Sean O'Sullivan will get his chance to shine whilst Alex Glenn is also out but he will be replaced by Matt Gillett who returns following his Origin appearance.
- Corey Oates is also back after he missed last week’s fixture with a hip injury with Richie Kennar dropping to the reserves and he will be looking to add to his haul of nine tries so far this season.
THE PREDICTION
Parramatta blow hot and cold and last week was definitely cold as they were heavily defeated by Cronulla. They now return to the Bankwest Stadium where their better performances and results have come so far this season but the Broncos should be better than last week and can bounce back with a win. They will field a different team to last week because of injuries with Sean O’Sullivan getting his chance to impress in the halves and he can be key on his debut for the Broncos to help them to the win.
