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What we discovered: New halves a “perfect fit” as spirited Eels secure much-needed victory

The Eels’ new-look halves combination delivered when it counted most, as they held on to defeat the Cowboys 27–20.

to the game at CommBank Stadium, with milestone man Scott Drinkwater setting up their first two tries and “torturing the left edge of Parramatta.”

Even though the Eels committed twice as many mistakes and missed tackles as the Cowboys did, they persevered to lead by four points at the half.

They were forced to battle when the Cowboys scored two tries in the second half, one of which was scored by Drinkwater, who gestured to his family as he did so.

However, the Eels’ engine room persevered, as coach Brad Arthur described Junior Paulo’s and Reagan Campbell-Gillard’s respective 126 and 138 meters as a “unbelievable effort.”

Dylan Brown and Daejarn Asi, their new halves duo, also delivered three pivotal moments. Brown assisted on a try, and in the end, Asi scored one and made a field goal.

Pregame, Brad Arthur, the coach of the Eels, stated that he “challenged the boys about being excited to play,” and the message was clearly understood.

After a small scare in the opening five minutes, the squad settled in and finally turned the tide.

When the Cowboys coughed up the ball in the final seconds of the first half, captain Clint Gutherson let out a shout, making it evident how much the small things meant to them.

I simply detest losing. At halftime, a worn-out Gutherson instructed Fox League, “Win everything, win every play.”