Matchday Details<\/p>\n
Sunday 7th September \u2013 4:05pm (AEST) \u2013 CommBank Stadium, Parramatta
\ud83d\udcfa Broadcast: Nine \/ Fox League \/ Kayo
Referee: Wyatt Raymond | Bunker: Liam Kennedy<\/p>\n
Eels Knights Match Preview<\/p>\n The regular season closes with a Father\u2019s Day clash between the Eels and Knights. Neither side will feature in the finals, but both have reasons to play hard. The Eels want to finish a largely positive year with a strong home performance, while the Knights may need a win to avoid the wooden spoon depending on the Titans\u2019 result.<\/p>\n Parramatta make one change, with Dylan Brown<\/a> recalled at five-eighth for his final match at the club. It hasn\u2019t been his sharpest season, but he has been reliable when asked to step aside for Joash Papalii<\/a>\u2019s growth, and he gets the chance for a last run alongside Moses. Newcastle names the same 17 that have conceded heavily in recent weeks, though with reshuffles: Hunt at fullback, Gagai to centre, Arthur at five-eighth, Crossland at hooker, and Brailey back on the bench. This marks Adam O\u2019Brien\u2019s final game in charge.<\/p>\n The Eels continued their late season lift with a win over the Warriors, their second in a row. Isaiah Iongi<\/a> again impressed, showing why he is a leading rookie contender, with tries, line breaks and big metres. On a fast track, against a side prone to leaking points, he looms as a serious danger. For Newcastle, the concern is the same as all year: where does their attack come from? They started well last week but collapsed once the Sharks gained momentum. Their defence, especially on the edges and through the middle, must stand up if they are to compete, and if the wooden spoon is at stake, desperation may drive effort.<\/p>\n Overall, the Eels should be too strong. The risk is taking the field as favourites, something that backfired when ambushed by the Rabbitohs. But if they bring focus and intensity, they should close the season with a comfortable win.<\/p>\n Prediction<\/p>\n RLZ Tip: Eels by 18.<\/p>\n See our full Round 27 Predictions (live Wednesday 12pm) here: 2025 NRL Tipping: Round 27 Writer Predictions<\/a><\/p>\n
1.\u00a0Isaiah Iongi<\/a>, 2.\u00a0Zac Lomax<\/a>, 3. Will Penisini<\/a>, 4.\u00a0Sean Russell<\/a>, 5.\u00a0Josh Addo-Carr<\/a>, 6.\u00a0Dylan Brown<\/a>, 7.\u00a0Mitchell Moses<\/a>, 8. J\u2019maine Hopgood, 9. Ryley Smith, 10.\u00a0Junior Paulo<\/a>, 11.\u00a0Kelma Tuilagi<\/a>, 12.\u00a0Jack Williams<\/a>, 13.\u00a0Dylan Walker<\/a>, 14.\u00a0Tallyn Da Silva<\/a>, 15.\u00a0Matt Doorey<\/a>, 16.\u00a0Charlie Guymer<\/a>, 17.\u00a0Jordan Samrani<\/a>, 18.\u00a0Dean Hawkins<\/a>, 19. Dan Keir, 20.\u00a0Toni Mataele<\/a>, 21.\u00a0Joey Lussick<\/a>, 22. Joash Papali\u2019i<\/p>\n
1. Fletcher Hunt, 2.\u00a0Dominic Young<\/a>, 3.\u00a0Dane Gagai<\/a>, 4.\u00a0Bradman Best<\/a>, 5.\u00a0Greg Marzhew<\/a>, 6. Jakob Arthur, 7.\u00a0Jack Cogger<\/a>, 8.\u00a0Jacob Saifiti<\/a>, 9.\u00a0Phoenix Crossland<\/a>, 10.\u00a0Leo Thompson<\/a>, 11.\u00a0Jermaine McEwen<\/a>, 12.\u00a0Kai Pearce-Paul<\/a>, 13.\u00a0Tyson Frizell<\/a>, 14.\u00a0Jayden Brailey<\/a>, 15. Mathew Croker, 16.\u00a0Thomas Cant<\/a>, 17. Elijah Leaumoana, 18.\u00a0James Schiller<\/a>, 19.\u00a0Cody Hopwood<\/a>, 20. Matthew Arthur, 21.\u00a0Connor Votano<\/a>, 22. Lachlan Crouch<\/p>\n