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Parramatta have been bolstered by the return of three experienced players for their do-or-die NRL clash with the Sydney Roosters on Friday.With still two months to go in the regular season, sudden-death football has come early for both clubs, who need to win all nine of their remaining games to hit the expected 28-point mark to make the finals.And while both are unlikely to achieve the feat, the return of Tim Mannah, Jeff Robson and Brad Takairangi give the Eels a strong boost.Robson, the Eels 2009 grand final halfback, returns almost five years after leaving the club.Hes an old head, both literally and age-wise, prop David Gower said on Tuesday.Its good to have another bloke with an older head than me, which is positive. Hes obviously a very experienced guy and hes going to bring that element of experience to us.Hes probably going to free Corey (Norman) up a little bit. Hes had to take complete control the last month since (Kieran Foran) got hurt. I think its going to allow Norman to play his natural game.Both Mannah (shoulder) and Takairangi (hamstring) slot straight into a starting side missing Michael Jennings to State of Origin duty.The Roosters have named youngsters, Chris Smith and Joseph Manu, to deputise for their two Origin players in Aidan Guerra and Blake Ferguson.Canterbury have also been strengthened by the return of Greg Eastwood against a Wests Tigers side that now has three players with the NSW team. Jordan Rankin shifts to fullback, with Josh Addo-Carr on the wing.English international Zak Hardaker has been named to make his first NRL start, standing in for NSW winger Josh Mansour for a Penrith side now missing Sam McKendry (knee) for the season.Suaia Matagi has been added to the bench, with Will Smith a surprise utility to take on a depleted Cronulla unit minus five Origin stars.Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has been forced to call on Jesse Sene-Lefao, Matt McIlwrick, debutant Kurt Capewell and forgotten utility Faamanu Brown, wholl play his first NRL game in two years.In the fourth and final game of the shortened round, Clay Priest and Iosaia Soliola come in for Josh Papalii (injured) and Luke Bateman (suspended) at Canberra.They face off against a weakened North Queensland team missing five players away with the Queensland team, replaced by Ben Spina, Coen Hess, Patrick Kaufusi, Tautau Moga and debutant Josh Chudleigh. Kent Tekulve Jersey . 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There are few more friendly away trips than the 10-minute walk in the park awaiting Greater Western Sydney in week one of the AFL finals.Sydney negotiated an early exit from their ANZ Stadium deal earlier this year, allowing the club to play all of its 2016 home games at the SCG.But that agreement didnt cover finals, which are hosted by the league.The AFL-brokered agreement last week dictated the Swans could play their finals at the SCG with the exception of a potential derby final.It means ANZ Stadium is where the two sides will meet on Saturday week, even though Sydney won the minor premiership.The ground is a 10-minute stroll from the Giants training base at Sydney Olympic Park and also their home deck Spotless Stadium.Its only across the road from Spotless so its not too far for us ... hopefully they (GWS and Sydney fans) pack it out, GWSs Devon Smith beamed.We havent played there for a while and a few of our boys would never have played there.I dont think Sydney have played a game there this year.It probably brinngs things back to level pegging.ddddddddddddThe Giants beat Sydney at Spotless Stadium in round 12 this year by 42 points, while the Swans recorded a 25-point win over GWS at the SCG in round three.Smith was full of respect for the Swans, who topped the ladder after a stellar campaign that featured only five losses.Theyve been in great form and theyre a great team, he said.One of their strengths is their contested footy. Theyve got about four or five big bulls (in the midfield).But in saying that our best is as good as anyones, so bring it on.The 23-year-old made it clear that confidence wouldnt be an issue for GWS in their maiden finals campaign.Were ready, we cant wait, Smith said.With such a young and exciting group we are going to take the game on, its one of our biggest strengths.Weve got a lot of confident young boys and were really looking forward to it.Who knows how far we can go. ' ' '