Canberra Raiders NRLW lose 18-16 to Parramatta Eels despite strong performance, unable to keep finals hopes alive.
The Canberra Raiders NRLW side have fallen agonizingly short against the Parramatta Eels, going down 18-16 at GIO Stadium Canberra on Sunday arvo.
In a crucial clash as the season nears its end, the Green Machine were looking to send shockwaves through the competition and keep their finals dreams alive.
However, they were unable to overcome a formidable Eels outfit.
The Eels came out of the blocks like a bat out of hell, with second rower Mahalia Murphy crashing over on the left edge in the tenth minute to open the scoring and take a 6-0 lead.