The Eels NRL squad moved a step closer to having everyone back to the preseason when Dylan Brown fronted for training this week. And it didn’t take long for him to showcase his athleticism. More on that in a moment.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 15 & 17, 2023: Big Stars Commence Rehab Journeys
Monday was light in terms of the conditioning load, so you didn’t have to be a Rhodes Scholar to know that both Wednesday and Friday would be far more demanding when it came to fitness work. Both days are included…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 13, 2023: Reg and Mitch Return; NRL Draw Released
You gotta love Mondays. That was the message for Eels tragics with big guns Mitch Moses, RCG and King Gutho returning to work at Kellyville. Both Mitch and Reg looked in good order as they hit the field, but Gutho…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 10, 2023: Roster Update As Pathways Players Bring Great Energy
Before detailing the final field session of the week, I thought it best to address the updated Eels roster posted on Friday on the NRL’s official site. TCT readers might remember that I wrote about the Eels top 30…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 8, 2023: More NRL Players Return
Day three of the Eels preseason brought the second field session of the 2024 campaign to the Kellyville training track. Ten more returning players increased the total number in work to 34, with more to come next week. Wednesday’s returnees…
Eels Preseason Training – November 6, 2023: Day One
After finishing the 2023 NRL season earlier than every other team, the Eels were always going to be one of the first clubs back into work. Day one of the preseason finally arrived yesterday. In total, 24 players hit…
Parramatta Junior Rugby League Presentation Night
The Parramatta Junior Rugby League Presentation Night was held at the Marconi Club last night and The Cumberland Throw was privileged to attend. Hosted by the voice of Parra Juniors live match streaming coverage, Lewis Shepperd, the evening featured a…
Bumpers Up – October 11, 2023: Eels Comings, Goings And Stayings
It’s been a while, hasn’t it! The last round bye, and not enough wins ensured that the Eels season finished up before any other club. Outside of the finals campaign from Parra’s Flegg team, and a couple of late season…
Vale Leo Keith Hawkins – My Father
Over the years, I’ve written a number of tributes. They’ve been dedicated to former Eels players or people close to the Cumberland Throw. This time, I’m writing about my own father, Leo Keith Hawkins. Dad was the reason for me…
The 2023 Ken Thornett Medal
Outside of match days, the Ken Thornett Medal is the major event on the Parramatta Eels calendar. It recognises the efforts and major achievements of individuals from the NRL, NRLW, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg seasons. The early date of…