Round 3
Balmain Tigers 23 def. Parramatta Eels 16
Team Info
Balmain
- Previous Game:
- Round 2 vs. North Sydney
- Next Game:
- Round 4 vs. Penrith
- Out:
- Michael Ross (fullback), Vic Querin (second row), Dick Jeffery (bench)
- In:
- Mark Tonks (fullback), Trevor Ryan (centre)
- Changes:
- Geoff Starling (centre to lock), John Spencer (lock to second row)
Parramatta
- Previous Game:
- Round 2 vs. Western Suburbs
- Next Game:
- Round 4 vs. St George
- Out:
- Brian Bennett (centre), Phil Chesham (wing), John Kolc (halfback)
- In:
- Dave Gandy (centre), Phil Jelley (wing), Bryan Smith (bench)
- Changes:
- Terry Reynolds (five-eighth to halfback), John Wilson (bench to five-eighth)
Match Notes
Dave Gandy who was just signed by Parramatta from English club Wigan was brought into the team to replace Brian Bennett who had an injured ankle.
John Spencer injured a knee late in the 2nd half and was replaced by Bruce Doust.
John Vincent dislocated his shoulder in the 2nd half and was replaced by Bryan Smith.
Note: Forward packs are listed in reverse order.
This match is a part of the following:
Contributions:
Rugby League Tables, Andrew Ferguson, Paul Carter, Greg Fiveash, Max Turner