Fellow Eels supporters, I am pleased to report that the beast known as “full contact opposed” has finally bared its teeth. The final session of the week had the Eels players donning either predominantly Blue or White jerseys and absolutely…
Bumpers Up – December 24, 2022: Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday Edition
Christmas Eve is a special time for The Cumberland Throw. It marks the date that we first announced our arrival as a dedicated Parramatta Eels supporter site. Our birthday! A late December launch came after months of meeting, planning, website…
Super Saturday – A Massive Day Of Eels Pathways Trials
It was a massive day on Saturday for Parramatta’s junior pathways with action aplenty at two venues. The Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale squads took the field against the Raiders in Goulburn. Quite a number of players…
Instant Reaction – Dylan Brown Delivers An Early Christmas Present
We've got a PRESENT for you ⚠️🎁#PARRAdise pic.twitter.com/ulL2GJOd6N — Parramatta Eels (@TheParraEels) December 18, 2022 Dylan Brown is an Eel for life. Well, sort of. Parramatta’s star five-eighth has just inked a spectacular new deal that will see him potentially at…
Eels Pre-Season Training (NRL & Flegg) – December 5 to 9, 2022: One Club Philosophy In Action
Over the years, TCT has been able to report on the commitment to pathways of BA and the NRL staff. I’ve lost count of the times that I’ve seen them at Junior Rep matches, from trials all the way through…
Bumpers Up – December 7, 2022: That Premiership Window
I’m stunned by the number of pundits prepared to write off the Eels chances in 2023 well before a ball has been kicked in anger. Such opinion is mostly based on the number of forwards who departed the club at…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 28 To December 2, 2022: The Squad Lifts As Hodgson Watch Continues
We are now four weeks in and this collection of new faces at Eels training is settling in to a rhythm. Given that many are young pathways products, new recruits or upgraded contracts, I’d suggest that after this week…
Bumpers Up – November 29, 2022: A Clearer Future?
For most NRL fans, the start of every preseason brings renewed hope for what lies ahead. After typically winding up the season before with “maybe next year”, we find ways to see the promise in the future. After hitting the…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 97: Samoa Chases History, Young Eels Make Waves In Junior Blues
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Rugby League World Cup reaches a frenzied zenith with Toa Samoa looking make rugby league history in the men’s championship while Australia and New Zealand add another chapter to…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – November 7 To 11, 2022: Opportunity Knocks
Welcome to the first pre-season training report of the 2023 season. It feels strange referencing it as 2023, but the upcoming six weeks or so of training in the lead up to Christmas will be critical for Eels fringe players,…