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…
Pre-Season Trial Notes And Updates – HNWP And NRLW: Eels vs Bulldogs 2025
In a massive community day at Kellyville today (June 21), the Eels and Bulldogs will be squaring off in trials in both the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership and the NRLW. The HNWP effectively serves as the reserve grade competition for…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Round 14 vs Roosters
While the NRL face the Bulldogs tomorrow, today we have a double header at Kellyville against the Roosters. The clash in a Jersey Flegg is something of a SG Ball Grand Final redux with both sides fielding extremely talented graduates…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 13: Eels vs Panthers
This should be a terrific Jersey Flegg clash between the Eels and Panthers. Both teams are in strong contention for finals football and will be confident of a strong showing. Focussing on our Eels, the club continues to debut the…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 12 vs Manly Sea Eagles
Game two of the double header from Kellyville as the Jersey Flegg face the Sea Eagles for the second straight week. With the NSW Cup prevailing earlier, can the Flegg follow them up? Jersey Flegg Team List 19 Cooper…
The Spotlight – May 18, 2025: A Positive Reality Check About Our Eels
Confession time. After the recent loss to the Dolphins, I genuinely hit the wall as a supporter. It wasn’t a case of giving it away, that’s impossible when you have Blue and Gold in your blood. But the last shreds…
Live Blog NSW Cup Round 11 – Eels vs Knights
After a very disappointing loss against the Bulldogs in Tamworth, the Eels NSW Cup team are again on the road, travelling north to Newcastle for the curtain raiser to the NRL match against the Knights. There are two big ins…