LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Wests Tigers suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Eels, who managed to avoid the dreaded wooden spoon with a resounding 60-26 victory.
Reagan Campbell-Gillard was the hero of the match, converting a try and scoring one himself as Parramatta dominated the game.
It was a tough blow for the Wests Tigers, who are now facing their third consecutive season with the wooden spoon.
Despite the loss of key players like Dylan Brown and Will Penisini to knee injuries, the Eels were able to pile on 11 tries, with Penisini, Maika Sivo, and Clint Gutherson all scoring doubles.
Campbell-Gillard, a former Test prop, led the Eels onto the field and even got in on the scoring action with a try in the 70th minute.
In a show of sportsmanship, he kicked his first goal in 10 seasons, converting the final try scored by Joey Lussick to bring the Eels' tally to 60 points.
The Eels were relentless in their attacking efforts, with Penisini and Siva missing early chances before Siva finally crossed the try line in the seventh minute.
The Wests Tigers seemed to struggle from the start, with mistakes from captain Api Koroisau and Stefano Utoikamanu, who will be moving to the Storm next season, adding to their woes.