Round 18
Parramatta Eels 16 def. Eastern Suburbs Roosters 13
Team Info
Parramatta
- Previous Game:
- Round 17 vs. Canterbury
- Next Game:
- Round 19 vs. Balmain
- Out:
- Gary Pethybridge (centre), Chris Coy (hooker), Barry Leaney (second row), Denis Fitzgerald (second row), Mike Jones (bench)
- In:
- Barry Rushworth (centre), Graham Lye (five-eighth), John McMartin (hooker), Tony Bargh (second row)
- Changes:
- Ivor Lingard (five-eighth to bench), John Vincent (bench to second row)
Eastern Suburbs
- Previous Game:
- Round 17 vs. Penrith
- Next Game:
- Round 19 vs. Newtown
- Out:
- Barry Reilly (lock), Alan Cardy (bench)
- In:
- Laurie Freier (bench), John Walker (bench)
- Changes:
- John Quayle (second row to lock), Ian Baker (bench to second row)
Match Notes
Denis Fitzgerald withdrew on Friday with an ankle injury he was replaced by John Vincent.
Ivor Lingard replaced Graeme Lye 3 mins from the end due to a heal injury.
Easts replace Ian Baker with an injured shoulder & Jim Hall with slight concussion at halftime due to injuries they were replaced by Laurie Freier & John Walker.
Ron Saddler had to leave the field in the 67th min with a knee injury but could not be replaced.
Bob O'Reilly & John Walker were sent off with 7 mins remaining for fighting this left Easts with 11 men for the final few mins of the match.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Andrew Ferguson, Greg Fiveash