Eels vs Titans Team Line-Ups, Injuries & Tips

Andrew Hendrie: Mar 15, 2022

Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo are the new co-captains for Parramatta Eels as they play host to the Gold Coast Titans on Sunday to begin their new NRL season.

Read on below for all the updated team information and line-ups for the Parramatta Eels vs Gold Coast Titans in NRL Round 1.

Parramatta Eels vs Gold Coast Titans | When and Where

🗓 Date: Sunday March 13
⏰ Time: 4.04pm AEDT
🏟 Stadium: CommBank Stadium

Parramatta Eels Team Line-Up

1. Clinton Gutherson
2. Sean Russell
3. Will Penisini
4. Waqa Blake
5. Bailey Simonsson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Isaiah Papali’i
13. Ryan Matterson

Interchange

14. Makahesi Makatoa
15. Oregon Kaufusi
16. Ray Stone
17. Jakob Arthur

Reserves

18. Nathan Brown
19. Bryce Cartwright
20. Mitch Rein
21. Tom Opacic
22. Hayze Perham

Parramatta Eels Injuries & News

Bailey Simonsson makes his Eels debut on the wing in a new-look backline that also features Sean Russell and Will Penisini starting.

There’s no room for seasoned first graders Nathan Brown, Mitch Rein and Bryce Cartwright in Round 1, highlighting the Eels’ depth in the forwards.

Gold Coast Titans Team Line-Up

1. Jayden Campbell
2. Phillip Sami
3. Brian Kelly
4. Patrick Herbert
5. Corey Thompson
6. Alexander Brimson
7. Toby Sexton
8. Moeaki Fotuaika
9. Erin Clark
10. Isaac Liu
11. David Fifita
12. Beau Fermor
13. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

Interchange

14. Will Smith
15. Sam Lisone
16. Jaimin Jolliffe
17. Kevin Proctor

Reserves

18. Jarrod Wallace
19. Tanah Boyd
20. Herman Ese’ese
21. Esan Marsters
22. Sam McIntyre

Gold Coast Titans Injuries & News

Former Roosters forward Isaac Liu plays his first game for the Titans at prop, pushing Jarrod Wallace – who started every game last season – to the bench.

Will Smith also makes his club debut off the bench, with AJ Brimson and Toby Sexton beginning the year as the first-choice halves pairing.