Watching our game against Manly felt like one of those conversations where you’re nodding along one minute, then shaking your head the next. There was a bit of everything, agreement with what we were doing, frustration when we drifted, and…
From The Stands – April 22, 2026: Respect For The Legacy Of 86
In retrospect, my perspective leading into last Sunday’s NRL clash between our Eels and the Bulldogs can only be described as a mea culpa. By my own admission, I had begun to question the commitment required; the five-hour drive, the emotional investment, and whether…
From The Stands – April 9, 2026: The Moments That A Team Cannot Control
Fact vs Opinion; it’s nothing new in rugby league. Fan bases are naturally passionate and one eyed. As a fan base, Eels supporters are no better, no worse than other clubs. We all have our opinions. Unfortunately, my pregame opinion…
From The Stands – April 3, 2026: How Is Your Parra Glass Looking?
Step up to the Eels supporter bar. How would you like your metaphor served? Glass half full or empty? So, you’re looking at the half empty glass as a starter… There were obviously things that disappointed you last Saturday. Let’s…
From The Stands – March 25, 2026: What A Vibe Back At CommBank Stadium
How apt to have a column named “From The Stands” when it comes to writing about last Sunday. What was a glorious, fun filled day! I had a ball waving the flags, cheering on our team and welcoming the Dragons…
From The Stands – March 17, 2026: The Difference In A Week, And A Shout Out To Membership
What an incredibly turbulent first two rounds we have experienced as Eels fans! Going into round 1, I’m sure I was like many. Very hopeful. Scoring first when down to 12 players raised that hope only to move rapidly to…
From The Stands – September 3, 2025: Let’s Finish On A High
I love my Eels but the truth was ten weeks ago I was looking forward to the season ending. I could see our team was trying, but it felt like a long path full of speed humps and stop signs.…
From The Stands – August 20, 2025: Parra Needs A Killer Instinct
“They wanted it more!” I normally despise using these words, but from the outset on Saturday night that sporting cliche was certainly true for the Rabbitohs. From the stands, they absolutely looked like they wanted it more. One team wanting…
From The Stands – August 6, 2025: Stay The Course
Recently, I wrote about my fears that our Eels team would not be equipped to compete as they should for the remainder of the season. I didn’t agree with Jason Ryles’ decision to leave Dylan Brown on the sideline and…
From The Stands – July 16, 2025: Are Eels Matches Now Trial Games?
From The Stands has been a feature of The Cumberland Throw since 2018. That makes this year the eighth season of my column and my opinions. In all of those years, I don’t think I’ve submitted a column like this…