Both the Eels and Dragons will be aiming up after heavy losses last week, where they fell away in the second half after making promising starts.<\/p>\n
Parramatta were bested 30-6 by the Knights, while the Dragons were not able to stem the tide as the Broncos found their gallop in the second half to post a 30-6 victory after both teams went to the break 6-6.<\/p>\n
Parramatta forward Elise Albert however had one of her best games of the year and will be a key player up front, while the Dragons – who unfortunately for them will be missing a number of stars – will need the likes of co-captain Raecene McGregor\u00a0to step up in the halves.<\/p>\n
Team News<\/p>\n
Eels: NSW forward Kennedy Cherrington is set to make her return from a knee injury suffered during the State of Origin series. The 26-year-old will come off the bench in her first NRLW game of the year. Tess McWilliams moves to 18th player as a result. Boss Kapua will have to wait at least one more week to make her return from a knee injury.<\/p>\n
Dragons: Tyra Ekepati comes straight back into the starting side after leaving the Roosters and joining the Dragons this week. Ekepati replaces the suspended Teagan Berry. Indie Bostock remains sidelined with a finger injury while Zali Hopkins shifts to five-eighth to cover for Kasey Reh (head knock). Jamilee McGregor and Alice Gregory are the new faces on the bench.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stat Attack<\/p>\n
The Eels play at McDonald Jones Stadium for the first time since 2022.
\nDragons lock Hannah Southwell will play her 40th NRLW game.
\nThe Eels have lost all four games against the Dragons.<\/p>\n