MATCH CENTRE: Eels vs Roosters teams, scores, videos, updates<\/a><\/p>\n WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit. For Free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.<\/p>\n The Eels\u2019 30-10 upset win was compounded by the loss of Walker in the 8th minute, who came off second best in his attempt to tackle a rampaging Kelma Tuilagi.<\/p>\n The Roosters, who would have all but sealed their place in the Top 8 with a win over Parramatta, will now be without Walker for their must-win game against the Melbourne Storm next Friday night.<\/p>\n The Tricolours\u2019 defeat has offered a sliver of hope for three other clubs to stake a late claim at finals football.<\/p>\n The Sea Eagles, Dolphins and even the Wests Tigers remain in mathematical calculations to play beyond the first week of September.<\/p>\n The four-way race for eighth place could quickly become three if the Tigers fail to take care of North Queensland on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n Ryles hoping to keep the momentum going | 05:53<\/p>\n Even before Walker\u2019s quick exit, the Eels looked the likelier of the combatants after being denied two tries within the first five minutes by the bunker.<\/p>\n Four-pointers to J\u2019maine Hopgood and Josh Addo-Carr shortly followed with the Roosters\u2019 lone first half response coming in the 24th minute from skipper James Tedesco. Addo-Carr\u2019s second ensured a 10-point advantage come the break.<\/p>\n The Eels continued where they left off in the second half when captain Mitch Moses extended his side\u2019s lead with a sneaky solo effort in the 52nd minute, before a double to Jordan Samrani in the final 15 minutes, including a helter-skelter effort including three kicks, put the game beyond doubt.<\/p>\n ALL EYES ON MARK<\/p>\n Despite the dour outcome for the Roosters, Mark Nawaqanitawase\u2019s first full season of NRL football continued to flourish against the Eels.<\/p>\n The Olympic gold medallist laid on both Roosters tries, with special passes that his veteran counterparts could only dream of.<\/p>\n His assist for Robert Toia\u2019s try in the 60th minute will be sure to feature heavily in end-of-season highlight reels.<\/p>\n On the receiving end of a shift out wide, Nawaqanitawase was able to draw in three Eels defenders and soon defied belief upon throwing a ball behind his back in-field for Toia to secure the points.<\/p>\n Nawaqanitawase\u2019s form now sets up a scintillating showdown with the in-form Xavier Coates down in Melbourne next week.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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