Round 6 wraps up with the Roosters hosting the Eels at Polytec Stadium.
The Roosters sit second on the ladder after five straight wins, while Parramatta remain in search of a breakthrough result.
Sydney's Round 5 performance against the Dragons was another statement. The Roosters produced a dominant 38-8 win and continued to demonstrate why they are considered Brisbane's biggest challenger.
Parramatta endured another difficult outing, falling 32-12 to the Knights, in Round 5. While the Eels have shown effort and resilience, they have struggled to consistently convert opportunities into points.
The challenge for the Eels will be slowing the Roosters' attacking rhythm. Sydney have repeatedly shown an ability to build pressure through sustained possession before striking through multiple edges.
The Eels will be eager to spoil Sydney's perfect start, while the Roosters know every win is crucial in keeping pace with the ladder-leading Broncos.
Match: Roosters v Eels
Round 6 -
home Team
Roosters
1st Position
away Team
Eels
12th Position
Venue: Polytec Stadium, Gosford
Team News
Roosters: Star halfback Tarryn Aiken is on track to return from a shoulder injury after missing the past two weeks. Aiken's comeback will see Corban Baxter revert to fullback, with Brydie Parker shifting to the wing. Roosters centre Jess Sergis has scored five tries in her last five games against the Eels. No changes in Saturday's 24-hour update, Mia Wood and Nikiah Campbell remaining in the reserves.
Eels: Star recruit Layne Morgan remains in the reserves after Saturday's 24-hour update as she looks to return from a pre-season facial fracture and make her NRLW debut. The Eels remain 1-17 following the update, with Morgan and Fontayne Tufuga remaining in the extended squad. A backline reshuffle for the Eels, with the return of Rory Owen from a head knock offset by the loss of Martha Mataele and Rachael Pearson to concussions. Owen will line up in the centres, with Fleur Ginn shifting to wing. Jayde Herdegen moves from five-eighth to halfback and Cassey Tohi-Hiku steps into the No.6 jumper in her return from suspension.
Match: Roosters v Eels
Round 6 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Eels
Team Lists
Backs
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Fullback for Roosters is number 1 Corban BaxterFullback for Eels is number 1 Abbi Church
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Winger for Roosters is number 2 Brydie ParkerWinger for Eels is number 2 Zali Fay
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Centre for Roosters is number 3 Jessica SergisCentre for Eels is number 3 Rory Owen
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Centre for Roosters is number 4 Isabelle KellyCentre for Eels is number 4 Lindsay Tui
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Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jayme FressardWinger for Eels is number 5 Fleur Ginn
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Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Jocelyn KelleherFive-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Cassey Tohi-Hiku
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Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Tarryn AikenHalfback for Eels is number 7 Jayde Herdegen
Forwards
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Prop for Roosters is number 8 Millie ElliottProp for Eels is number 8 Elsie Albert
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Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Keeley NizzaHooker for Eels is number 9 Taneka Todhunter
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Prop for Roosters is number 10 Otesa PuleProp for Eels is number 10 Ryvrr-Lee Alo
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Sariah Paki2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Chloe Jackson
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2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Jasmin Strange2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Mahalia Murphy
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Lock for Roosters is number 13 Olivia KernickLock for Eels is number 13 Keilee Joseph
Interchange
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Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Taina NaividiInterchange for Eels is number 14 Rueben Cherrington
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Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Aliyah NasioInterchange for Eels is number 15 Tess McWilliams
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Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Rima ButlerInterchange for Eels is number 16 Boss Kapua
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Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Amber HallInterchange for Eels is number 17 Jasmin Morrissey
Reserves
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Replacement for Roosters is number 19 Mia WoodReplacement for Eels is number 18 Fontayne Tufuga
Match Officials
- Referee: Peter Gough
- Senior Review Official: Todd Smith
Last updated:
Stat Attack
- The Roosters have scored 134 points in three successive wins over the Eels
- The Eels have averaged only 12 points per game in the opening five rounds this season
- Roosters centre Jess Sergis has scored five tries in her last five games against the Eels
- Eels prop Elsie Albert has scored three tries in her last three games
Stats supplied by David Middleton, League Information Services, author of the official annual of the NRL.
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