Clint Gutherson was excellent as the Eels marched towards a top-four finish with a 26-12 win over bottom-placed Brisbane NRL2020
They also lost departing star back-rower David Fifita early in the second half when he injured his ankle in what appeared a ''hip-drop tackle'' by Junior Paulo.Paulo was placed on report, which drew immediate criticism on the Nine commentary, including Andrew Johns who went as far to label the tackle a ''total accident''.Eels counterpart Brad Arthur said: "There's nothing in that, is there? It shouldn't have been a penalty.
Fifita will be hoping he has not played his last game at Red Hill before he takes up a $3.5 million deal down the road with the Titans. He was spotted on crutches in the dugout. A long-term injury would also be a huge blow to Queensland's State of Origin hopes.Getty The No.1 had been one of the most frustrated players in recent weeks and was seen verbally launching into a few of his teammates last Friday night against Penrith.Gutherson wears his heart on his sleeve and hates losing. If Parramatta had two or three more players with a similar engine and ability, you could happily rate them in the same company as Penrith, Melbourne, the Roosters and Canberra."Gutho has played every game and every minute.
The Eels have a top-four spot for the taking now. Victory against the Wests Tigers next Saturday will sew it up and give them much-needed momentum heading into October.
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