Team news is in. Surprise, surprise, just the one change to discuss from the teams named on Tuesday.
Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has elevated Joe Ofahengaue to the starting side with Junior Paulo switching back to the bench. It’s been a familiar tactic this year and expect Paulo to play big minutes once he comes onto the field about the 20-minute mark.
No changes for Manly boss Anthony Seibold.
As an aside, it might have been an uncomfortable couple of hours for Arthur before kick-off with sons Jake (Sea Eagles) and Matt (Eels) playing each other in the NSW Cup curtain raiser. Blacktown Sea Eagles got the chocolates with a 40-20 win, which included Josh Schuster, playing in the middle of the park, grabbing a try.
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