The second of today’s live blogs sees the Eels take on the Dragons in the 2nd vs 3rd NSW Cup qualifying final. St George has been in consistent form all season, whereas the Eels have stumbled a bit in the…
The 2025 NRL Referees’ Tip Sheet
The role of being a match official in any sport is mostly a thankless task. When weighed on the “fair go” scales, the balance of public appreciation tips heavily towards “abused” rather than “valued”. These whistle-blowing athletes must truly love…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Round 24, 2025: Eels vs Sharks/Jets
The James Hardie Centre of Excellence at Kellyville is the venue for a lower grades double header as the Eels host the Sharks and their feeder club, the Newtown Jets, in Round 24 of the Jersey Flegg Cup and…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Cup Round 23, 2025: Eels vs Storm
In a match which could secure their finals berth, the fifth-placed Eels take on the top of the table Storm at Kellyville. The clash will be a home-coming for Storm half Dylan Brettle, a Rouse Hill Rhinos junior and 2024…
The Spotlight – August 5, 2025: NRL Player Drain Looms Larger Than Most Realise
So tell me, did you have concerns about the impact of two franchises entering the NRL and what it might mean for filling the rosters at those new clubs? Were you worried about how the player market, and the limited…
Live Blog – NSW Cup And Jersey Flegg, Round 22, 2025: Eels vs Rabbitohs
After byes across both lower grades last week, the Eels are back in action at Kellyville Park today as they take on the Rabbitohs in Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup. Souths are struggling across all grades this season with a…
Bumpers Up – July 23, 2025: When Footy Is Essential
I’ll get straight to the point. It’s been some time since I’ve written about Parra or the footy, and this Bumpers Up column is for my benefit. It’s a selfish exercise. This week, I need to write. I need the…
TCT Watch Party – Friday, July 25, Sterlo’s Sports Bar: Eels vs Broncos
Without question, 2025 has been a challenging year for Eels fans. Wins have been tough to come by but we are witnessing the genesis of a new team, one filled with young stars of the future. Here at The Cumberland…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 19: Eels vs Panthers
After returning to the winners list with a last up victory over the Roosters, the Eels face fellow finals contenders the Panthers at Kellyville today. I’m expecting the Eels to maintain their form though they continue to be plagued by…
A Personal Update – Confronting Dementia
On May 27, my world as I knew it came crashing down. With the cry “Craig, I don’t know who I am!” my mother’s instant dementia was announced as she awoke that day. For most of the population, even those…