Jason Ryles' Eels won in golden point; Raiders won with last-minute try; Eels vs. Raiders rematch in Darwin.
Rookie Eels coach Jason Ryles secured his first win of the 2025 season with a thrilling golden point victory over the Dragons, after trailing 20-8 early in the second half.
The Eels now head to the Top End in search of back-to-back wins.
The Raiders, on the other hand, managed to scrape past the Sharks with a last-minute try by Seb Kris, bringing their season record to 3-2.
The upcoming clash between the Eels and Raiders in Darwin brings back memories of their previous meeting in 2019, where the Eels emerged victorious with a 22-16 win.