The Cumberland Throw is saddened to learn of the passing of Eels legend, Ron Lynch. Born in 1939, Ron grew up in the NSW country town of Young. After moving to Forbes for work, he came to prominence in rugby…
The Spotlight – May 6, 2024: Eels Team List Tuesday, You Make The Call
This season is fast becoming one that all Eels supporters would rather forget. Now Round 10 presents arguably the most challenging Team List Tuesday for at least the last six seasons. Everybody is aware of the limitations to the selection…
Bumpers Up – April 29, 2024: The Blue And Gold Blues
Being three and five after round eight is not the end of the NRL world, but in 2024 it sure feels that way for Eels supporters. Sure, we can look at Souths and the Titans and think, “glad that’s not…
Live Blog – NSW Cup: Parramatta Eels vs Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles
After copping a raw deal last week against the Roosters when the team was primed for a deserved victory, the Eels will be travelling the comparatively shorter distance to Blacktown to face Manly’s western Sydney feeder team. The 9 to…
Lower Grade Live Update Blog – Eels vs Roosters
On a tough weekend for us all, I’ve decided to head to Wentworth Park to check out the Eels Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup teams run around against the Roosters. I can’t blog like Forty but I’ll do my best.…
Bumpers Up – April 18, 2024: The Bounce Back
How good’s winning! Our Eels defied expectations and responded to an embarrassing loss by defeating the highly fancied North Queensland Cowboys. Earlier in the day, the NSW Cup team had recorded their first win of the season by overcoming the…
It’s In Our Blood – 77 Years Of Blue And Gold
This has not been one of the better weeks for Eels supporters. In the grand scheme of the club and its history, there have been tougher times, way tougher. That’s not to downplay the current concerns of fans, because there…
TCT Live Today In Parra Leagues – Special Guest Eric Grothe Snr
Easter Monday is always a huge day on the Eels calendar with what is now the traditional clash with the Wests Tigers. This year it’s a home fixture at CommBank Stadium, and a crowd of close to 30K is expected…
Score Update Blog – Jersey Flegg Cup Round 4: Eels vs Wests Tigers
With thanks to Parrathruandthru who’s out at Cabramatta, we will bring you the score updates in today’s Jersey Flegg clash between Parra and the Wests Tigers. First Half Wests Tigers are first on the board with a try in the…
The Spotlight – March 30, 2024: Acknowledging The Positives
What should the reaction be after a team has just emerged victorious in an epic battle against a traditional foe? Surely the basic “how good was that?” would be a reasonable starting point. Not when it comes to our beloved…