2010 Rd 5 V Eels: Game Day and Post Match

[Aero]

Canberra Raiders V Parramatta Eels

700th match for Green Machine

Parramatta Stadium, Monday April 12 at 7.00pm
Referees: Ben Cummins and Gerard Sutton

WHAT’S AT STAKE
The Canberra Raiders will play their 700th Premiership match this weekend, when they take on the Eels at Parramatta Stadium.

The Raiders and the Eels are just one win a piece from their first four matches of the season, so expect a tough and physical contest on Monday night. The Green Machine welcomed back Adam Mogg last weekend and he’s expected to play a bigger role on Monday, as is Tom Learoyd-Lahrs who will get more game time from the bench this week.

STATS BOX

HEAD TO HEAD

Played 44, Raiders 20, Eels 24

At Parramatta Stadium. Played 19, Raiders 6, Eels 13

LAST 5 CLASHES

2009 – EELS 18 d. RAIDERS 16 at Parramatta Stadium

2008 – EELS 30 d. RAIDERS 12 at Parramatta Stadium

2007 – RAIDERS 38 d. EELS 10 at Canberra Stadium
– EELS 38 d. RAIDERS 6 at Parramatta Stadium


BIGGEST HEAD TO HEAD WINS

RAIDERS 68 d. EELS 0 at Canberra Stadium, 1993
EELS 54 d. RAIDERS 3 at Belmore, 1982

MATCH-UPS

Josh Dugan – Jarryd Hayne
Both Dugan and Hayne can hold the key for their respective sides, with Dugan getting better each week for the Raiders particularly in defence where he saves more tries than any other fullback. Hayne has been quiet by his high standards and will be a focal point of the Raiders defence Monday night.

David Shillington – Fuifui Moimoi
Shillington had his best game in green last weekend since arriving in Canberra and will be out to continue his form against the big Eels pack on Monday night. Moimoi is a battering ram for the Eels and will be used as an impact forward for Parramatta.

Joe Picker – Nathan Hindmarsh
Picker scored one and should have set up another last weekend against the Tigers and should get more game time this weekend after recovering from a virus. Picker is a strong forward who can create a chance for his outside man Jarrod Croker. Hindmarsh is a workhorse for Parramatta and expect him to have high involvement.

HE SAID IT – with David Shillington
“This is an important game for us. We need a win and I know how disappointed we were last weekend and we’re keen to make amends.”

WORTH NOTING

* This is the Raiders 700th premiership match
* Adam Mogg made a successful return last week
* The Raiders have not won at Parramatta in four years
* The Raiders Toyota Cup kicks off against the Eels at 4.45pm

[Battered Savage]

Adam Mogg made a successful return last week

If you call letting Lawrence run through to score a try untouched successful i'd have to agree

[Aero]

Woohoo finally game day!!

now just gotta get through the day at work

[Raidersrawesome]

Woohoo finally game day!!

now just gotta get through the day at work

Im working tonight , not happy at all. When the Raiders win then it will brighten my mood.

[pacman]

I've tipped Paramatta all week but after watching their match verse Sharks, i've got a feeling we can snag this one so I am changing my tip. Oh god..

[yeh raiders]

Let's hope my Oz Tag game doesnt start too late

[pommyraider]

First match of the season for me. Do members get reduced prices at the gate for away games?

Also, don't suppose anyone from the Gong has a spare seat for a lift home? Otherwise i've got 2.5hrs on ****.

[Rick]

Are the Raiders going to be wearing the black tonight? I have a feeling we will

[-TW-]

Are the Raiders going to be wearing the black tonight? I have a feeling we will

hope so.. havent seen it yet

[yeh raiders]

Are the Raiders going to be wearing the black tonight? I have a feeling we will

hope so.. havent seen it yet

Yeh how do they decide when to go with the Black jersey ? I recon it's sick !!

[markqt]

Are the Raiders going to be wearing the black tonight? I have a feeling we will

hope so.. havent seen it yet

Yeh how do they decide when to go with the Black jersey ? I recon it's sick !!

Omg I hope they do!

[Northern Raider]

Woohoo finally game day!!

now just gotta get through the day at work

Monday night games seem to take forever to come around.

[Aero]

Woohoo finally game day!!

now just gotta get through the day at work

Monday night games seem to take forever to come around.

most of the gay has gone quickly.. but now there's less than an hour till i clock off.. it seems to be just dragging on!!

[Guy Incognito]

Are the Raiders going to be wearing the black tonight? I have a feeling we will

hope so.. havent seen it yet

Yeh how do they decide when to go with the Black jersey ? I recon it's sick !!

I'm pretty sure the home team makes the decision. That's why Gold Coast will wear their white away jersey at home in the day time and make the other team wear their dark coloured jersey.

[yeh raiders]

Are the Raiders going to be wearing the black tonight? I have a feeling we will

hope so.. havent seen it yet

Yeh how do they decide when to go with the Black jersey ? I recon it's sick !!

I'm pretty sure the home team makes the decision. That's why Gold Coast will wear their white away jersey at home in the day time and make the other team wear their dark coloured jersey.

Thanks, makes sense

[thickos]

Woohoo finally game day!!

now just gotta get through the day at work

Monday night games seem to take forever to come around.

most of the gay has gone quickly.. but now there's less than an hour till i clock off.. it seems to be just dragging on!!

[Aero]

Woohoo finally game day!!

now just gotta get through the day at work

Monday night games seem to take forever to come around.

most of the gay has gone quickly.. but now there's less than an hour till i clock off.. it seems to be just dragging on!!

I blame mondayitis

[Northern Raider]

Woohoo finally game day!!

now just gotta get through the day at work

Monday night games seem to take forever to come around.

most of the gay has gone quickly.. but now there's less than an hour till i clock off.. it seems to be just dragging on!!

I blame mondayitis

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[skeepe]

Word is that there are changes to both teams, anyone heard what they might be?

[willeyd]

mogg to 5/8, campo to halfback.......................
nah just kiddin lol

[skeepe]

Never mind, to answer my own question, Tilse starting and Logan to the bench.

Interesting changes for the Eels too, Kris Keating off the bench to 5/8th, Mortimer to halfback, Robson to hooker and Matt Keating to the bench. Also Horo comes onto the bench, with Oake dropping out.

[afgtnk]

Carrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrn the Raiders

[yeh raiders]

My Parra Eels mate is about to pick me up, we are heading down the local sports club - Let's hope i have to walk home tonight

[Millsy]

Good Luck tonight boys, pls show up and play for 80 minutes.

How many beers do i drink tonight

[Ferg]

I have a good feeling about this game all of a sudden.

Three hot tips:
- Raiders to win by 13+
- Raiders score between 40-50 points
- Joel Thompson scores 4 tries

[Aero]

hahah Warren Smith's tipped the Raiders

[simonwoolford]

Muscle up in defence Raiders...

Eeels are rubbish!!!

[Dr Zaius]

I've got a good feeling about this one.

Go you Raiders.

[aussie1st]

Good start, repeat set of six from our first set.

[afgtnk]

**** HARRISON

[aussie1st]

Not so good now, first Harrison too ambitious and now JT with a penalty.

[afgtnk]

McCrone stupid ball, lose possesion

[Ferg]

Nice start Tilsey!

[aussie1st]

Another penalty, need to start taking advantage of this field possession.

[aussie1st]

Take note Harrison that is when you offload.