Junior Reps Wrap Finals week two

Author: Jack Lenord
Timestamp: Mon 24 Apr 2023, 05:28 PM

The Canberra Raiders SG Ball side went down to the Eels in their semi final clash on Saturday at Leichhardt Oval, ending their dominant 2023 season.

Although the Raiders didn’t secure the win over Paramatta, they can hold their heads high after a successful campaign, taking out the minor premiership.

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The Canberra Raiders were defeated 14-6 by the Parramatta Eels, ending their finals run on Saturday afternoon.

It was clear that the Eels wanted to prove themselves against the top of the table Raiders side early on in this must win battle.

Both forward packs set the tone early with strong hit ups as they tried to march down the field. This high intensity battle saw the Eels score first with a try in the 10th minute from hooker Matthew Arthur, who squeezed through the Raiders defence to burrow over the line to make it 4-0.

Parramatta extended their half-time lead out to 14-nil after two quick tries to outside-backs Devonte Vaivela and Te Hurinui Twidle, which made it extremely difficult for the Raiders to turn around.

Although, it was a much better second half for the Raiders, with their tightened defence putting a stop to the Eels completely as they fought to keep their finals hopes alive.

Canberra began to find their feet with their first try coming in the 51st minute thanks to a dominant run by prop Jake Clydsdale, where he steamed through four Parramatta defenders, scoring under the posts. Samuel Gash successfully converted to make it 14-6 inside the final 20 minutes.

Unfortunately for the Raiders they found their momentum too late and were defeated 14-6 by the Eels despite a gallant second half effort.

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Raiders

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 21 Chevy Stewart

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Te Hurinui Twidle
Winger for Raiders is number 1 Samuel Gash

Winger for Eels is number 2 Devonte Vaivela
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jacob Iosefa

Centre for Eels is number 3 Richard Penisini
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Siamani Leuluai

Centre for Eels is number 4 Blaize Talagi
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Ryan Woolley

Winger for Eels is number 5 Mohamed Alameddine
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jalen Afamasaga

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Joshua Lynn
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Keahn Skipps

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Ethan Sanders

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Jake Clydsdale

Prop for Eels is number 8 Lance Fualema
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Owen Pattie

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Matthew Arthur
Prop for Raiders is number 20 Elvis Nauer-Wood

Prop for Eels is number 15 Sam Tuivaiti
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Joseph Roddy

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Domenico De Stradis
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Jaxon Lavender

2nd Row for Eels is number 13 Charlie Guymer
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Owen Hromow

Lock for Eels is number 10 Saxon Pryke

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 10 Taulauniuotagaloa Mariota

Interchange for Eels is number 12 William Lewis
Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Ethan Alaia

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Sebastian Piukala
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Jack Anderson

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Patrick Spence
Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Tahrell Feaveai

Interchange for Eels is number 18 Samuel Squire