Parramatta are determined to extend their late-season surge as they look to finish the year on a high when they take on Newcastle in the final game of the 2025 regular season.
The Eels have won four of their past six games, including victories over the Broncos, Roosters and Warriors to lay the foundation for a finals tilt in 2026.
The immediate focus, however, is on defeating Newcastle at CommBank Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Knights have plenty to play for, with Adam O'Brien to coach his last game for the club.
The players are desperate to send the mentor out with a win before they turn their attention to next year's season opener in Las Vegas.
Match: Eels v Knights
Round 27 -
home Team
Eels
12th Position
away Team
Knights
16th Position
Venue: CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Match broadcasters:
- WatchNRL
Team News
Eels: Just the one change for Jason Ryles with Newcastle-bound Dylan Brown called into the starting side at five-eighth in place of Jordan Samrani, who drops to the reserves. Brown's last game in the No.6 jersey was in Round 19 against the Panthers before three games in the centres in Round 23, 24 and 25.
Knights: In his final game at the helm, Adam O'Brien has named the same 17 that went down to the Sharks although game day swaps are on the cards again. Fletcher Hunt has been named at fullback and Dane Gagai in the centres while Jake Arthur is listed in the No.6, Phoenix Crossland in the No.9 and Jayden Brailey on the interchange.
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah IongiFullback for Knights is number 1 Fletcher Hunt
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Zac LomaxWinger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will PenisiniCentre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Sean RussellCentre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-CarrWinger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan BrownFive-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Jake Arthur
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell MosesHalfback for Knights is number 7 Jack Cogger
Forwards
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Prop for Eels is number 8 J'maine HopgoodProp for Knights is number 8 Jacob Saifiti
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Ryley SmithHooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior PauloProp for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Jermaine McEwen
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Jack Williams2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Kai Pearce-Paul
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Dylan WalkerLock for Knights is number 13 Tyson Frizell
Interchange
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Tallyn Da SilvaInterchange for Knights is number 14 Jayden Brailey
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Matt DooreyInterchange for Knights is number 15 Mat Croker
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Charlie GuymerInterchange for Knights is number 16 Thomas Cant
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Interchange for Eels is number 17 Jordan SamraniInterchange for Knights is number 17 Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana
Reserves
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Replacement for Eels is number 18 Dean HawkinsReplacement for Knights is number 18 James Schiller
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Dan KeirReserve for Knights is number 19 Cody Hopwood
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Toni MataeleReserve for Knights is number 20 Matthew Arthur
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Joey LussickReserve for Knights is number 21 Connor Votano
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Joash PapaliiReserve for Knights is number 22 Lachlan Crouch
Eels Ins
- Dan Keir
- Dean Hawkins
- Dylan Brown
- Joey Lussick
Knights Ins
- Cody Hopwood
- Connor Votano
- Lachlan Crouch
- Matthew Arthur
Eels Outs
Knights Ins
Match Officials
- Referee: Wyatt Raymond
- Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
- Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
- Senior Review Official: Liam Kennedy
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Eels have won seven of their last eight games against the Knights.
- The Knights have not won at CommBank Stadium since 2020.
- Eels halfback Mitchell Moses has scored four tries in his last three games against the Knights.
- The Knights have conceded 176 points in their last four games.
- Eels centre Will Penisini will make his 100th NRL appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the
