Matchday Details
Sunday, April 12 – 2 PM (AEST) – Commbank Stadium
📺 Broadcast: Fox League / Kayo
Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski | Bunker: Chris Butler
Parramatta Eels
1. Joash Papali’i 2. Araz Nanva 3. Will Penisini 4. Brian Kelly 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Ronald Volkman 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Dylan Walker 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Charlie Guymer 16. Sam Tuivaiti 17. Luca Moretti 18. Jack de Belin 19. Teancum Brown 20. Mohamed Alameddine 21. Jezaiah Funa-Luta 22. Lorenzo Talataina
Gold Coast Titans
1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Klese Haas 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Cooper Bai 16. Moeaki Fotuaika 17. Oliver Pascoe 18. Jaylan De Groot 19. Jett Liu 20. Zane Harrison 21. Adam Christensen 22. Jenson Taumoepeau
Match Preview
The Parramatta Eels play their fourth straight game at Commbank Stadium when they host the Gold Coast Titans on a sunny Sunday afternoon in NRL Round 6. Both sides sit in the bottom four and will be desperate for a win to climb the ladder.
The Eels enter the clash after a heartbreaking 22–20 loss to the Tigers on Easter Monday, where a golden‑point penalty goal proved the difference. The Titans, meanwhile, were outclassed by the Broncos in front of their home fans, going down 26–12.
Injuries have forced changes for Parramatta, with Will Penisini, Ronald Volkman, and debutant winger Araz Nanva all named in the starting side. The Titans have opted for stability, naming the same 17 that took the field last weekend.
Jack Williams was a standout for the Eels, topping both the tackle count and run metres. His battle through the middle with Titans enforcer Tino Fa’asuamaleaui shapes as one of the key matchups. Williams’ work rate and versatility make him crucial on both sides of the ball.
Tino, by contrast, has had a quieter start to the season by his usual standards. The Maroons and Kangaroos forward will be eager to rediscover his destructive best — late footwork, second‑phase play and sheer power make him one of the most dangerous forwards in the NRL when he’s on.
Sunday will also showcase two dynamic halfbacks, with Jayden Campbell and Mitchell Moses going head‑to‑head. Both halfbacks are central to their team’s attacking output and aren’t afraid to take risks when they sense an opportunity. Edge defences will need to stay switched on, with both capable of late switches, short‑side raids and momentum‑shifting plays.
Historically, the Eels have dominated this matchup, winning eight of the past 10 meetings – including a 36–20 victory in their only clash of 2025.
Prediction
RLZ Tip: Eels by 4
Bold call: Keano Kini to overcome his recent form slump and put in a man of the match performance.
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