Rd 14 - Eels v Storm Preview
Eels v Storm Parramatta Stadium Sunday, 3pm

A genuine chance for the Eels to knock off the co- leaders.

Form: There has been no shortage of effort in the Eels’ three games under new coach Jason Taylor, but a win over the Roosters is all they have to show. The Storm’s only loss over the past two months was a 34-12 defeat against Manly before Origin I.

History: Melbourne have won four of their past five encounters with the Eels but Parramatta were last-up winners.

Danger sign: The Eels are languishing near the tail of the field and are missing Tahu, Hindmarsh and Grothe but it is the Storm who are vulnerable without six top-liners.

Best Bet? The Storm were poor without their Origin players last time. Take Parramatta at 1-12 in Margins betting.

Money-spinner: The Eels can be expected to target the Storm’s flanks now that high-flyers such as King, Inglis and Slater are missing. Look to Jarryd Hayne as First Tryscorer.