The Roosters enter Round 19 in third place and with consecutive home games against the Eels and Storm they get a golden opportunity to solidify that position.
With five wins from six games at Allianz Stadium in 2026 the Roosters have every reason to be confident but they will also be wary of a dangerous Eels outfit coming off a superb display against Manly.
The Eels have endured a horror season with injuries but refuse to lie down, climbing from 16th to 14th on the back of wins over the Raiders and Sea Eagles in the past month.
In the only meeting between the two sides in 2025, the Eels powered to a 30-10 triumph on the back of doubles to Josh Addo-Carr and Jordan Samrani, both of whom will look to repeat the dose and inspire and upset this weekend.
Match: Roosters v Eels
Round 19 -
home Team
Roosters
3rd Position
away Team
Eels
15th Position
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney
Team News
Roosters: Coach Trent Robinson has opted for Cody Ramsey at fullback to replace James Tedesco, who suffered a head knock on the stroke of half-time in Wednesday's Origin decider. Blues winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is a confirmed starter while the club's remaining Origin players Sam Walker and Reece Robson will be rested. Club legend Daniel Tupou is set to make his 300th NRL appearance in his return from a calf injury.
Eels: No further game day changes after coach Jason Ryles confirmed on Friday that halfback Mitchell Moses would miss the game due to a corked thigh with Jonah Pezet taking his place alongside Ronald Volkman in the halves. “Mitch will miss out this week but will be good to go after the bye," Ryles said. Araz Nanva is set to start at centre after Sean Russell was ruled out with a quad injury.
Match: Roosters v Eels
Round 19 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 22 Cody RamseyFullback for Eels is number 1 Isaiah Iongi
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Daniel TupouWinger for Eels is number 2 Brian Kelly
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Billy SmithCentre for Eels is number 3 Jordan Samrani
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Robert ToiaCentre for Eels is number 4 Araz Nanva
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Mark NawaqanitawaseWinger for Eels is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Daly Cherry-EvansFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Ronald Volkman
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Hugo SavalaHalfback for Eels is number 22 Jonah Pezet
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Naufahu WhyteProp for Eels is number 8 Sam Tuivaiti
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Connor WatsonHooker for Eels is number 9 Tallyn Da Silva
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Spencer LeniuProp for Eels is number 10 Jack Williams
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Salesi Foketi2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Kelma Tuilagi
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Siua Wong2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Kitione Kautoga
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor RadleyLock for Eels is number 13 Jack De Belin
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Benaiah IoeluInterchange for Eels is number 14 Dylan Walker
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Taylor LosaluInterchange for Eels is number 16 Teancum Brown
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Egan ButcherInterchange for Eels is number 17 Harrison Edwards
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Interchange for Roosters is number 18 Rex BassingthwaighteInterchange for Eels is number 18 Joash Papalii
Reserves
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Reserve for Roosters is number 17 De La Salle Va'aReserve for Eels is number 15 Toni Mataele
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Reserve for Roosters is number 19 Tommy TalauReserve for Eels is number 19 Charlie Guymer
Match Officials
- Referee: Adam Gee
- Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have won four of their past five games against the Eels.
- The Eels have not defeated the Roosters at Moore Park since 2008.
- Roosters winger Mark Nawaqanitawase has scored 10 tries in his last seven games at Allianz Stadium.
- Eels winger Josh Addo-Carr has scored nine tries in his last four games against the Roosters.
- Roosters winger Daniel Tupou will make his 300th NRL appearance.
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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