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EXPLAINED: Da silva makes it a golden day for eels against dragons - The Real Truth

J'maine Hopgood's season is over after he was injured in Parramatta's win over the Dragons. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles has warned increased fatigue will cause more injuries from hip-drop tackles, after J'maine Hopgood ruptured his ACL in the Eels' win over St George Illawarra.

Hopgood was injured in the first half of the Eels' 30-20 win at CommBank Stadium on Sunday, after Dragons forward Ryan Couchman fell on the back of his legs in a tackle.

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