The Eels need to regroup quickly after suffering their second loss where they have conceded 50 points if they are to upset a Bulldogs side still riding the high of defeating top-of-the ladder Penrith.<\/p>\n
Parramatta – who have been injury ravaged in recent weeks – were no match for a reborn Titans, who ran in nine tries to two in their 52-10 victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Bulldogs however, bounced back in a big way following their Round 5 loss to the Rabbitohs, making a statement with 32-24 win over Penrith.<\/p>\n
The Panthers had everything to play for with Nathan Cleary featuring in his 200th game, but it was the Bulldogs that started with more intent, racing to an early 16-0 lead.<\/p>\n
After dosing a Panthers fightback and seeing in realtime the combination between five-eighth Lachlan Galvin and backrower Jacob Preston start to click, the Bulldogs will be full of confidence coming into this game.<\/p>\n
Team News<\/p>\n
Eels:\u00a0Centre Sean Russell returns from concussion so Brian Kelly moves to the wing and last week’s debutant Araz Nanva slides to the interchange. Charlie Guymer and Jack Williams are the new second-rowers in place of Kelma Tuilagi (concussion) and Kitione Kautoga (knee). The loss of bench forward Sam Tuivaiti (concussion) sees Saxon Pryke join the bench for his NRL debut. Prop Toni Mataele has also been added to the bench as he chases a second NRL appearance after debuting in Round 11 last year.<\/p>\n
Bulldogs:\u00a0Star prop Leo Thompson has overcome a calf injury and has been named to play his first game of the season. Thompson comes in for Max King, who suffered a jaw injury last week. Back-rower Josh Curran is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a rib injury suffered against the Knights in Round 4 while skipper Stephen Crichton (shoulder) is also part of the extended squad.<\/p>\n
Stat Attack<\/p>\n
The Eels have conceded 122 points in three straight losses at CommBank Stadium.
\nThe Bulldogs have won their last three games against the Eels.
\nEels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored 11 tries in his last eight games at CommBank Stadium.
\nBulldogs centre Enari Tuala has scored six tries in six games against the Eels.
\nEels centre Will Penisini has scored six tries in eight games against the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n