It was only one preseason game so the usual disclaimers about trial games are in full effect but the Parramatta Eels launched into a new era in the Canterbury Cup in incandescent fashion as they blew the Blacktown Workers off…
Live Blog – Canterbury Cup Trial vs Blacktown Workers
The first action of the preseason is upon us at the Parramatta Eels. In their new incarnation as a sole entity in the Canterbury Cup, they take on Blacktown Workers in a trial game at Ringrose Park. Naturally it should…
Rookie Watch – Sam Hughes
In the first instalment of the 2020 Rookie Watch series we took a look at one of the most promising front-row prospects for the Parramatta Eels in David Hollis. It is only fitting that his running mate in the engine…
A Pathways Positive – New Territory As Eels Go Back To The Future
The Cumberland Throw recently highlighted flaws in the Eels development pathways which have resulted in the loss of younger key players. It provided little joy for us to publish this post, nor to read the mainstream media coverage which followed.…
Broken Pathways – Have The Eels Dropped The Development Club Ball?
Around this time every year, The Cumberland Throw keeps you up to date with junior system players to follow. We try do this with a little bit of knowledge and from a place of passion. It’s never been an onerous…
Team List Tuesday – No Waqa, No Cry Edition
NRL Team List Here we go again. Manly and Parra. The stakes are plenty high with both clubs looking to mount an assault on the Top 4 with this Sunday’s clash looming as a pivotal encounter. The Parramatta Eels,…
Team List Tuesday – We Now Return You To Your Regularly Scheduled Program Edition
NRL Team List The representative bye round is over and we are back to business as usual as the Eels look to build on their strong last-start against the Brisbane Broncos. While Parramatta will no doubt be looking to…
Team List Tuesday – Abrupt Farewells Edition
NRL Team List Miraculously the Parramatta Eels are still clinging onto 8th place coming into this week but that is a damning indictment on the rest of the competition more than anything else. Truth be told, Parramatta’s season is…
Team List Tuesday – Through The Looking Glass Edition
NRL Team List Just when you thought the Eels had no way to go but up after back-breaking losses to the Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys, they flat-lined against the Penrith Panthers to produce their first loss at…
Canterbury Cup Match Report – May 26, 2019: Wenty vs Penrith
A fast track and mild sunny weather provided ideal footy conditions for today’s clash between Wenty and Penrith at Ringrose Park. With only two losses for the season, the Panthers entered this round in second spot on the table, whereas…