Eels vs Tigers: Easter Showdown

0:00It's April 6th. You're listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Paramount of Eels faced the West Tigers today on Easter Monday at Western Sydney Stadium, which sold out fast. The Eels need a strong bounce back after last week's heavy loss to the Panthers, while the Tigers ride high off their upset win against the Warriors. For the Eels, full-back Isaiah Ianghi sits out with a hip-drop ankle injury, so 21-year-old Joe Ashbapali slides into the number-one spot. He lit it up last week in the New South Wales Cup, scoring four tries in a 26-all draw with Penrith for 18 points total. The Eels bench gets tweaks too, with Appetwaddle joining the six-man rotation and Charlie Geimer stepping in for Maddory, who's done for the year, after an ACL tear. Veteran projectabalene adds experience from the sidelines. Meanwhile, the Tigers keep things steady, with no changes to their starting lineup that shocked the Warriors in Auckland last week.

1:01They're in top form and ready to keep rolling. This matchup caps off a huge Easter-footie weekend, so grab your spot by the radio, or screen as the sides clash for bragging rights.