The Eels have upset Souths 36-16 to break a six game hoodoo against the Rabbitohs with Mitchell Moses starring in his return at Allianz Stadium.
Moses had 27 run metres, a tackle bust, three offloads, three linebreak assists and four try assists, while he controlled the game with his kicking.
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Sean Russell scored from a superb pass from Mitchell Moses as the Eels lead the Rabbitohs 6-0 in their clash at Allianz Stadium.
Latrell Mitchell came up with a brilliant play to set up Alex Johnston as the Rabbitohs hit back.
Bailey Simonsson scored a long-range stunner to extend the Eels lead, before giving Latrell Mitchell a spray over his last ditch tackle.
Cody Walker and Mitchell combined to set up Johnston for his double as Souths cut the lead.
Walker set up Campbell Graham off a scrum as Souths took the lead for the first time.
Bryce Cartwright dived over as the Eels took back the lead in a seesawing contest.
Simonsson scored his double from a kick form Dylan Brown as the Eels pushed their lead out to eight.
Moses put a pinpoint kick for Dylan Brown as the Eels put the result to bed.
Will Penisini strolled over to put the icing on the cake of a massive upset win for the Eels.
“They are back in business,” Dan Ginnane said.
“This is a statement.
“They’ve come here and bludgeoned South Sydney.”
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MATCH PREVIEW
All eyes will be on Latrell Mitchell when the Rabbitohs look for their seventh straight victory when they host the Eels in their Indigenous Round clash at Allianz Stadium.
Both sides are 1-17, but Jai Arrow starts with Jacob Host shifting to the bench for the Bunnies.
Tom Burgess (back spasms) and Jed Cartwright (concussion) are out for the Rabbitohs with Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Blake Taaffe coming into the 17.
For the Eels Mitchell Moses returns from concussion at halfback to partner the in form Dylan Brown.
Shaun Lane (hamstring) is out with Bryce Cartwright named to start on the left edge and Makahesi Makatoa joins the bench.
Ryan Matterson has been strong off the bench, but could vie for a starting spot.
The 14th placed Eels desperately need a win to keep their finals hopes alive, while the second placed Rabbitohs can jump the Panthers back into first with a win.
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