LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In the first round of the junior representative finals series, only one of the Eels' four teams, the Tarsha Gale side, managed to secure a win against the Sharks.
The other teams, SG Ball, Harold Matthews, and Lisa Fiaola Cup, unfortunately suffered defeats.
The Harold Matthews side's loss signaled the end of their season.
Despite this, the Eels' Tarsha Gale, SG Ball, and Lisa Fiaola Cup teams will be advancing to the second week of the finals series.
The Tarsha Gale team's victory came in the last game on Sunday at Leichhardt Oval, with Lincoln Fletcher's sideline conversion narrowing the margin to two points.
However, an error in the following set allowed the Roosters to score a try and extend their lead.
The Eels' errors continued as they lost the ball near the try line, resulting in the Roosters scoring their fourth try.
Overall, despite some setbacks, three of the Eels' junior representative teams will have another opportunity to compete in the second week of the finals.
The teams will aim to rectify their mistakes and put on strong performances to advance further in the competition.
This highlights the resilience and determination of the young players as they continue to strive for success in the finals series.
The Eels' coach, Lincoln Fletcher, will likely be focusing on addressing the team's errors and implementing strategies to improve their gameplay in the upcoming matches.
As the competition intensifies in the finals series, the Eels will be looking to showcase their strength and skills on the field to secure victories and progress towards their ultimate goal of winning the championship.