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NRL Round 11 Preview
As the NRL season approaches State of Origin, Round 11 presents a final chance for players to showcase their skills ahead of the Game I selection.
Notable matchups include the Bulldogs facing the Roosters, the Dolphins against the Warriors, and the Sharks clashing with the Storm.
Knights vs.
Eels
- Match Details: McDonald Jones Stadium, 6pm (AEST)
Newcastle Knights Line-Up:
- Kalyn Ponga
- James Schiller
- Dane Gagai
- Bradman Best
- Fletcher Hunt
- Fletcher Sharpe
- Jack Cogger
- Jacob Saifiti
- Phoenix Crossland
- Tyson Frizell
- Dylan Lucas
- Kai Pearce-Paul
- Adam Elliott
Bench: 14.Jayden Brailey
- Mathew Croker
- Thomas Cant
- Brodie Jones
Reserves: 18.Jack Hetherington
- Tyson Gamble
- Matthew Arthur
- Kyle McCarthy
- Paul Bryan
Parramatta Eels Line-Up:
- Isaiah Iongi
- Zac Lomax
- Viliami Penisini
- Sean Russell
- Josh Addo-Carr
- Dylan Brown
- Mitchell Moses
- Jack Williams
- Ryley Smith
- Junior Paulo
- Matt Doorey
- Kitione Kautoga
- J'maine Hopgood
Bench: 14.Dylan Walker
- Luca Moretti
- Jordan Samrani
- Toni Mataele
Reserves: 18.Joash Papali'i
- Ryan Matterson
- Dean Hawkins
- Jake Tago
- Brendan Hands
Officials:
- Referee: Todd Smith
- Touch Judges: Wyatt Raymond, David Munro
- Bunker: Kasey Badger
Predictions
The Knights seem to be regaining form, having held a 20-0 lead against the Titans last week before faltering in the second half.
On the other hand, the Eels endured a tough loss against the Dolphins in what was described as an "arm wrestle" that they might have won.
Considering the match is in Newcastle, the prediction leans towards the Eels potentially faltering: "Which team is more likely to lose this one? Maybe the Eels seeing how it is in Newcastle."
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