The Eels thrashed Wests Tigers 51-6 for a truly welcome home party for the ages at Bankwest Stadium.
For two years the Eels have been in the wilderness as they waited for the construction of the $300 million, 30,000‑seat stadium on their spiritual land.
Salmon ➡️ Lane!!
— Parramatta Eels (@TheParraEels) April 22, 2019
Match Highlights: https://t.co/q6GgMKBHGh #PARRAdise pic.twitter.com/hMbglsWwqn
Brad Arthur’s men showed how happy they were to be back at their old stomping ground with a memorable performance in front of 29,047 crowd.
Great to put in that kind of performance in front of some Blue & Gold legends here at @BankwestStadium tonight.#PARRadise pic.twitter.com/zOqpYdyKae
— Parramatta Eels (@TheParraEels) April 22, 2019
Parramatta are now in fifth position, two points off competition pace‑setters Melbourne, the Roosters, Raiders and Rabbitohs.
This week, the Eels will take on the Knights at 6.05pm Sunday.
[Source: NRL]
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