The Parramatta Eels have finalized their lineup for the Round 25 clash against the Brisbane Broncos, scheduled for Friday at Suncorp Stadium. Luca Moretti, making an earlier-than-expected comeback from a quadriceps injury, has been included in the squad, stepping in for the suspended Wiremu Greig. Moretti will join the bench, with Shaun Lane moving to the front row and Kelma Tuilagi being promoted to the starting side.
Maika Sivo returns to the wing after a brief stint on the bench last week due to injury, while Jake Tago drops to the reserves. Makahesi Makatoa is added to the 17-man roster.
The match will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 23, with the Broncos playing at home.
Team Lineups:
Backs:
– Broncos: Fullback Tristan Sailor (#1), Winger Selwyn Cobbo (#2), Centre Kotoni Staggs (#3), Centre Deine Mariner (#4), Winger Jesse Arthars (#5), Five-Eighth Josh Rogers (#6), Halfback Adam Reynolds (#7).
– Eels:Fullback Clinton Gutherson (#1), Winger Maika Sivo (#2), Centre Will Penisini (#3), Centre Blaize Talagi (#4), Winger Sean Russell (#5), Five-Eighth Dylan Brown (#6), Halfback Daejarn Asi (#7).
Forwards:
– Broncos: Prop Corey Jensen (#8), Hooker Billy Walters (#9), Prop Xavier Willison (#10), 2nd Row Brendan Piakura (#11), 2nd Row Jordan Riki (#12), Lock Patrick Carrigan (#13).
– Eels: Prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard (#8), Hooker Brendan Hands (#9), Prop Shaun Lane (#10), 2nd Row Kelma Tuilagi (#11), 2nd Row Bryce Cartwright (#12), Lock Joe Ofahengaue (#13).
Interchange:
– Broncos: Blake Mozer (#14), Kobe Hetherington (#15), Josiah Karapani (#16), Martin Taupau (#17).
– Eels: Joey Lussick (#14), Makahesi Makatoa (#15), Luca Moretti (#16), Dan Keir (#17).
Reserves:
– Broncos: Benjamin Te Kura (#18), Fletcher Baker (#19), Jaiyden Hunt (#20), Cory Paix (#21), Corey Oates (#22).
– Eels: Jake Tago (#18), Matt Doorey (#19), Ethan Sanders (#20), Morgan Harper (#21), Ofahiki Ogden (#22).
Inclusions and Exclusions:
– Broncos Ins: Corey Oates, Cory Paix, Fletcher Baker, Jaiyden Hunt, Selwyn Cobbo.
– Eels Ins: Ethan Sanders, Luca Moretti, Matt Doorey, Morgan Harper, Ofahiki Ogden.
– Broncos Outs: Reece Walsh.
– Eels Outs: Wiremu Greig.
