An ugly start to Magic Round proved costly to the Parramatta Eels as they spotted the Sydney Roosters too many points early on. While a spirited second half comeback saw them bridge the gap to just a single score they fell short at the final hurdle.

Sixties and Forty20 analyse a game that blended frustration and pride together closely as they too have mixed emotions. From where the Eels let themselves down to the resilience shown to stick to the game plan and give the Roosters an almighty scare. Still though the club searches for greater levels of consistency and that is a focal point for the close out conversation.