Craig Bellamy’s side haven’t lost in Round 1 since the master coach took the reins with 22 straight victories ticked off.

The Eels are an unknown quantity though entering into the contest with Clint Gutherson, Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard all leaving in the off-season as the rookie coach has wiped the slate clean.

Meanwhile, they will have to do it the hard way with one of their stars ruled out of the clash.

Parramatta Eels NRL game this week

The Eels will take on the Storm at AAMI Park on Sunday, March 9 at 4:05pm AEDT.

Eels vs. Storm confirmed team list for Round 1

1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Sean Russell
3. Will Penisini
4. Zac Lomax
5. Jake Tago
6. Dylan Brown
7. Ronald Volkman
8. Joe Ofahengaue
9. Brendan Hands
10. Junior Paulo
11. Jack Williams
12. Kelma Tuilagi
13. J’maine Hopgood

14. Ryley Smith
15. Matt Doorey
16. Ryan Matterson
17. Charlie Guymer

18. Joash Papalii
19. Jordan Samrani
20. Toni Mataele
21. Sam Tuivaiti
22. Joey Lussick

Eels latest team news for Round 1

Isaiah Iongi is the new fullback for Parra after the rookie took over from former skipper Clint Gutherson.

Sean Russell and Jake Tago are set for starts on the wings following Maika Sivo‘s exit, Josh Addo-Carr still having to serve his suspension and Bailey Simonsson remaining injured.

Mitch Moses has been ruled out of the clash in a major blow to the side with Ronald Volkman named at halfback in his absence.

Joe Ofahengaue starts up front following the exit of Reagan Campbell-Gillard. He will be joined by Junior Paulo who has recovered from injury.

Kelma Tuilagi is set to start in the backrow, with Jack Williams joining him on an edge. Shaun Lane is expected to miss the first month of the season due to a knee injury.

J’maine Hopgood is back on deck after being struck down by injury midway through last year.

On the bench, there is a new face in Ryley Smith who will provide support for Brendan Hands out of dummy-half.