LeagueNews.co | Nick Loken
The Roosters dug deep to secure a vital victory over the Eels, holding off their opponents in a thrilling 28-18 clash at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.
Trent Robinson's men got off to a flying start, racing to a 16-0 lead before the Eels fought back with determination.
A sin bin for Jared Waerea-Hargreaves gave Parramatta the edge, but the Roosters showed their resilience and fought back to reclaim the lead.
Blues forward Angus Crichton was a standout performer, combining with James Tedesco and Luke Keary to drive the Roosters forward.
Crichton's slick offload set up a crucial try to put his team back in front, before he crossed the try line himself to secure the win.
The victory keeps the Roosters inside the top eight, while the Eels continue to struggle in 15th place.
The Eels suffered an early setback with a sin bin for Kelma Tuilagi just five minutes into the game, allowing the Roosters to capitalize and take an early lead.
Despite the Eels' best efforts, the Roosters maintained control and sealed the win.