Blake Ferguson has 50-50 chances of lining up against South Sydney and will have until Friday’s captain’s race to prove his fitness
The Eels are at risk of being left without their two striking wingers after Ferguson and Maika Sivo were injured in last week’s loss to Melbourne Sivo will not play again this year after suffering an MCL injury, while Ferguson is racing against the clock after injuring his knee
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has declined to speculate on Ferguson’s availability and will not speak publicly until Friday’s pre-game press conference
Ferguson has worked tirelessly on his rehabilitation in an effort to be fit and would be an important inclusion given his big game experience Either way, the Eels will need to fix their right-edge defense given that Ferguson and center partner Waqa Blake weren’t in sync, a gap that has been ruthlessly exposed for much of the season
If Ferguson is scratched Blake is likely to move to the wing, Brad Takairangi will come to center, while George Jennings will replace Sivo on the other flank
The Rabbitohs beat the Eels 38-0 in their 16th round meeting, handing them their biggest loss at Bankwest Stadium However, Parramatta coach splits in half Andrew Johns has seen enough of the underdogs to suggest that the result could be reversed
« There were some really good signs against Melbourne [last week], » Johns said « Melbourne was really good that night and they took them straight to the 15th round
“I can’t wait to be Saturday; both teams really like to attack Saturday night will bring out the best of everyone on the pitch It will be such a good game «
John’s contribution was limited as he is not part of Parramatta’s biosecurity bubble.However, the Immortal was able to pass on advice from the fence in training
« I wish I could have been more practical, but that’s what it is, » Johns said
The Rugby League Players ‘Association has revealed contenders for the Players’ Championship, with Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Clint Gutherson, Junior Paulo and Sivo announced as Eels contenders
Parramatta’s top priority is to end a 34-year prime ministerial drought
« The fan base we have at Parramatta is unreal, » half-back Mitchell Moses said “We have one of the biggest member groups in the NRL and it would be huge [to win the post of prime minister] The support they show us, even in these difficult times when it’s hard for all the fans to come. at matches, they always show their support from home
« To win it this year would be amazing, but we have to win it game by game
Parramatta Eels, Blake Ferguson, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Waqa Blake
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