NRL live updates: Parramatta Eels vs Manly Sea Eagles - blog, scores and stats

Manly has been forced into a late change with forward Ben Trbojevic coming down with an illness, ahead of the Sea Eagles clash with Parramatta.

Meanwhile, Tom Eisenhuth has announced his medical retirement from the NRL, with the St George Illawarra prop struggling to overcome concussion symptoms.

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Key Events 9' TRY: Manly scores the first try 1 minutes ago 5' Will Penisini fails his HIA 7 minutes ago 2' Will Penisini off for a HIA. Joash Papalii makes his debut 9 minutes ago Show all key events 9' TRY: Manly scores the first try M By Michael Doyle Left winger Lehi Hopoate has scored the first try of the match for the Manly Sea Eagles. 6' Jake Arthur off for a HIA M By Michael Doyle Now Manly has a player off for a Head Injury Assessment. Fill-in halfback Jake Arthur has been taken off the field, after the independent doctor called for a Head Injury Assessment. Arthur was flattened trying to make a tackle, and appeared to have his head collide with the hip of an Eels' ball carrier. I didn't get a good look to who the Eel was. 5' Will Penisini fails his HIA M By Michael Doyle A big loss for the Parramatta Eels. Will Penisini. (Getty) Centre Will Penisini has already been ruled out of this match after failing his HIA. On debut, Joash Papalii moves to the right wing. Sean Russell fills the right centre role. 2' Will Penisini off for a HIA. Joash Papalii makes his debut M By Michael Doyle Parramatta centre Will Penisini has been taken off for a Head Injury Assessment (HIA). Penisini has been stumbling since clashing heads with Manly's Lehi Hopoate. Eels' number 18 Joash Papalii comes onto the field to make his NRL debut. KICK-OFF: The Eels and Sea Eagles are underway in Parramatta M By Michael Doyle Manly kick off through Reuben Garrick and Friday's NRL action begins. The Sea Eagles will be running from right to left on your screen. Junior Paulo, in his 250th NRL matc,h takes the fourth hit-up of the set, and it was a strong. Parramatta gets to the end of their set and kicks clear. Listen to the NRL with the ABC Sport live call M By Michael Doyle As you follow the live blog, you can listen to the live call of the footy with ABC Sport. ABC SPORT Picking the Eels for this Friday night clash M By Michael Doyle Hello Mick, buoyed by the Phins' emphatic upset over the Dogs last night, I'm backing the slippery Eels extend their one game winning streak tonight and begin their charge up the 2025 ladder.... - Mike Hello Mike. Great that you could join us on the ABC Sport NRL blog. I've given up on tipping this season — any team can win on any given day. However, I think the Sea Eagles should be too good for the Eels tonight. Parramatta are in a new era with $70m facility M By Michael Doyle Parramatta has entered a new era, officially opening its $70 million training facility that covers 11 hectares and gives the team the largest facility of its kind in the NRL. Read the full story below. Parramatta Eels unveil $70m centre of excellence in Kellyville All the best, Tom Eisenhuth M By Michael Doyle Evening Michael. What a shame about Tom Eisenhuth! Wishing him every success in what he does next as he always gave 100% on the footy field. - KB G'day KB. I could not agree more. Tom was no-nonsense on the field — like all good props. But there is nothing more important than family, and Tom says he has chosen family and health over footy. Junior Paulo plays his 250th NRL match tonight M By Michael Doyle It is a big night for one of Parramatta's great servants. Junior Paulo plays his 250th NRL match tonight. His mother presented him with his jersey for the special occasion, seen in this lovely video posted by the club. Eels and Sea Eagles make late changes M By Michael Doyle Parramatta has made a change for tonight's match. Joash Papalii will start on the bench while Matt Doorey will be the 18th man. This will be Papalii's NRL debut. Dean Hawkins plays his fifth NRL match, coming in for Mitchell Moses, who is on Origin duty. Sean Russell is on the wing in place of Zac Lomax (Origin) with Jordan Samrani starting in the centres. For the Sea Eagles, Tom Trbojevic is the captain. Both brothers, Jake (concussion protocol) and Ben (illness), are out. Corey Waddell comes into the starting line-up with the absence of Ben Trbojevic, making way for Caleb Navale on the interchange bench. (NRL) Join the conversation on the ABC Sport NRL blog M By Michael Doyle Hey Mick 🫤👋 - Natty You can be part of the conversation on the ABC Sport live blog through the comment section. Let us know your thoughts on tonight's match, all things footy, or just say g'day like Natty. Sea Eagles make late change M By Michael Doyle Team lists have not been finalised yet, but we know Ben Trbojevic will not be available for the Manly Sea Eagles. The backrow forward came down with an illness. Corey Waddell moves into the starting side, with Caleb Navale currently listed on the interchange bench. (Getty) NRL Round 12 fixtures and results M By Michael Doyle Here is who is play, and when, this weekend in the NRL Friday 8pm: Parramatta Eels vs Manly Sea Eagles, Western Sydney Stadium, Parramatta Saturday 5:30pm : Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights, Carrington Park, Bathurst

: Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights, Carrington Park, Bathurst 7:35pm: Sydney Roosters vs Cronulla Sharks, Central Coast Stadium, Gosford Sunday 4:05pm: New Zealand Warriors vs Canberra Raiders, Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland Completed Dolphins 44 def. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 8 Catch up on Thursday's NRL action M By Michael Doyle The wind and the rain were meant to keep scores low, but the Dolphins defied the odds to record the second-biggest win in their history against ladder-leaders Canterbury. Get up to speed on the round of footy so far in the link below. Dolphins defy atrocious conditions to smash Bulldogs in 36-point rout Tom Eisenhuth retires over concussion issues M By Michael Doyle — reporting by AAP St George Illawarra's Tom Eisenhuth has retired from the NRL after struggling to overcome concussion symptoms. The veteran forward experienced lingering symptoms after a concussion in the 2025 pre-season and they recurred when he suffered another head knock on return to the field via reserve grade last month. The 32-year-old joins Dale Finucane, Boyd Cordner, Jake Friend and Andrew Davey as being forced into retirement by concussion in recent years as the NRL has shifted its culture on head contact for the better. "This is a health decision based on putting my family first," Eisenhuth said. "There's a lot of life after football. I want to be able to make the most of that and spend that time with my family." Eisenhuth retires with 83 NRL appearances to his name across stints with Penrith, Melbourne and the Dragons. Welcome to the ABC Sport NRL live blog M By Michael Doyle Good evening, Australia. Round 12 of the NRL continues tonight with Parramatta hosting Manly at Western Sydney Stadium. Two points for the Eels lifts them off the bottom of the NRL ladder. A Manly win will see them end the weekend inside the top eight. With State of Origin stars out, wins at this time of the year are invaluable. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts on all things footy in the comment section.

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