PK’S BEST ON GROUND:

The good news for Parramatta fans is the return from injury of second row gun Jacob Loko. He scored two tries and his defence softened up a few of the Tigers boys. This boy isn’t slow either as he showed plenty of pace during the game.

The Eels scored eight tries to two and I think that reflected the difference between the two teams.

The Parramatta halves Jason Seage and Jason Wehbe – known as the “two Jasons” – directed play all day and gave the players outside them every opportunity to shine.

If the Eels can keep this form up they will be one of the teams to beat in the finals race coming up in two weeks time.

In contrast I felt the Tigers halves never really threatened the Eels defence. Indeed I thought Balmain’s best were Eels discards winger George Khoury who continually looked for opportunities and hooker Ben Saunders.

Big Tigers centre Keliti Vaingalo had his moments in the first half and looked dangerous but he looked disinterested in the second half.

Best for the Eels were prop Junior Paulo, centre Trent Jennings, Seage and Loko.

The Eels have now progressed to fourth spot on the ladder and will play North Sydney next Saturday. The Tigers play their last game next week in Canberra against the Raiders.

Parramatta's SG Ball coach Mr. Greg Boulous said after the game, " yeah mate, they (the Tigers) came here with nothing to losewe look forward to biulding for the next game and into the finals."

Did anyone impress you today Greg ? " Junior Paulo played strong, i am just proud of the whole team, it was good to get the win, now we want to prepare well for Norths next week"