LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
In Round 11 of The Knock-On Effect NSW Cup, the Newtown Jets faced the Canberra Raiders at Henson Park.
The match occurred on Saturday, following a Friday matchup where the Knights hosted the Eels.
The weekend continued with various games, including the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.
The Eels returned to winning form against the struggling Knights.
Both teams had opportunities to attack, but Parramatta's defensive strength and execution were superior.
Newcastle initially threatened after a penalty set them up in Parramatta's 20m zone; however, a mishap in passing led to the opportunity slipping away.
Similarly, the Eels' chance to score was thwarted when a pass was deemed forward.
Despite efforts from both sides to maintain pressure and secure field position, significant moments highlighted Parramatta's gameplay.
As Newcastle players, Riley Jones and Taj Annan, attempted to tackle Eels' player Jake Tago, Tago exhibited keen awareness by offloading the ball to Joash Papalii, creating a critical 20m gain for the Eels.
The round also featured a triple-header on Sunday, including matches like Sydney Roosters vs.
Warriors and North Sydney Bears vs.
St George Illawarra Dragons, with the Western Suburbs Magpies against the South Sydney Rabbitohs concluding the weekend's fixtures.