The Eagles opened the scoring with an early try to Troy Gibbs.

Ray Nasso scored under the posts 10 minutes later and with Harding converting the Eagles had a handy lead at 12-0.

Bankstown hit back with a try but the Eagles went in again just before half-time with a try to Pat Franks.

Leading 18-6, the Eagles started the second half poorly, conceding three soft tries in 10 minutes to trail 20-18.

The Eagles fought back through a Stephen Harding try scored out wide.

Bankstown scored next to the posts to lead 26-22 and with six minutes remaining, Michael Bradstock scored to the give the Eagles a 28-26 lead.

But Bankstown scored almost on full-time to take all the points.

Best for the Eagles were Allan Soultan, Dayne Craig and Troy Gibbs.