CommBank Stadium will play host to Friday's Round 10 NRL game between Parramatta Eels and Brisbane Broncos. The game kicks off at 8:00 pm with Brisbane Broncos heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Parramatta Eels vs. Brisbane Broncos game and give you our free tips and bets.
When: Friday May 10, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Where: CommBank Stadium
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Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos Preview
Parramattas season is on the brink after four losses from its past five games, but the Eels come off the bye against a Brisbane that has been equally impacted by injuries.
The Eels went into their week off after a disastrous fortnight that entailed losses to the Dolphins (44-16) and Sea Eagles (32-18). Adding to their woes, Clint Gutherson has to go under the knife due to a knee problem, with Mitch Moses still another couple of weeks away from returning.
Blaize Talagi is the No.1 answer with Gutherson out, while Sean Russell replaces Morgan Haper. Bryce Cartwright will boost the side from the bench. Ethan Sanders debut against the Sea Eagles is a silver lining amid a bleak outlook.
The Broncos three-match winning streak came to grinding halt via a 40-18 defeat to the Roosters last Friday that also cost them Adam Reynolds (biceps) for three months and Jesse Arthars (jaw) for six weeks.
One-gamer Josh Rogers slips into Reynolds spot with Jock Madden also injured, while Corey Oates replaces Arthars. Jack Gosiewski comes onto the bench for Fletcher Baker.
After a lean trot in previous seasons, the Broncos have won three of their last four against the Eels including a 26-16 win in Darwin and a 54-10 demolition at Suncorp Stadium. The Eels have won three of the clubs four encounters at CommBank Stadium.
The Broncos managed very well without Reynolds in big wins over the Dolphins and Raiders recently his absence does little to stifle the threat of Reece Walsh, Ezra Mam and co. The same cant be said of the Eels without Moses, while their lack of direction will only be exacerbated without Gutherson.
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Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos Tip
We're tipping Brisbane Broncos to win at $1.35 odds.
Parramatta Eels vs Brisbane Broncos Teams
Eels team: 1. Blaize Talagi 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Ethan Sanders 7. Dylan Brown 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Joey Lussick 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. J’maine Hopgood 14. Bryce Cartwright 15. Makahesi Makatoa 16. Joe Ofahengaue 17. Kelma Tuilagi 18. Luca Moretti 19. Morgan Harper 20. Daejarn Asi 21. Wiremu Greig 22. Brendan Hands
Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Joshua Rogers 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Tristan Sailor 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Benjamin Te Kura 21. Jordan Pereira 22. Blake Mozer