Parramatta Eels 0 Manly Sea Eagles 54 The Good: {file not found} The only good news I have for you this week (other than the fact Cam King is ok) is that this post is now sponsored by the good…
From The Stands – Round 1 Reflections
The footy is back and even after an all too familiar, absolutely frustrating game from my beloved Eels, I still loved the day and of course my team. I want to start by apologising to all Parra fans and the…
The Spotlight: Eels Supporters
Way back in the late 1960s I developed a passion, an addiction, to the Parramatta club. It made little sense. Sure, they were my local team, but they were hardly the successful proposition that attracts young kids as supporters. I…
Numbers Do Lie – Part 1: Halves
Big Data and Rugby League If you were to walk into any major corporation, there is a fairly high chance that you will hear senior staff and management discussing Big Data; how it essentially highlights each piece of information that flows through…
The Watchlist – Ray Stone
There is a growing thought around rugby league that Beau Scott will call time on an outstanding career at the end of either 2018 or 2019. “Wait. Beau Scott? I came here for Ray Stone!”, I hear you protest. You might think a…
Crystal Ball – Top 8 Predictions: Season 2018
In this, the 63rd annual instalment of the Crystal Ball, the Cumberland Throw (and a couple of our key contributors) are going to once again try our hand at predicting the order of Season 2018’s Top 8. Each poster will…
Whisky Musings – Super Early Trial Edition
Super Early Trial Edition Drink Of Choice – Balvenie Double Wood 12YO A mammoth fortnight at work covering for a staffing crisis almost magically parted way to allow me to attend the first proper Jersey Flegg and Intrust Super…
The Watchlist – Jaeman Salmon
As the countdown towards Season 2018 rolls on, I thought it worth taking a look at some of the up and comers in our playing ranks – players who are knocking on the door, but are yet to crack first grade…
A Play The Ball Crackdown Is Coming – Let’s Find A Long Term Solution
Beware NRL supporters! The annual crackdown on play the ball infringements is about to cast its ugly shadow over the opening rounds of the NRL Premiership. Instead of marvelling at the skills, the collisions and the breathtaking moments that define…
The Watchlist – Marata Niukore
As the countdown towards Season 2018 rolls on, I thought it worth taking a look at some of the up and comers in our playing ranks – players who are knocking on the door, but are yet to crack first grade…