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Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 6: Prop
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 6: Prop

Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 6: Prop

To this point we have covered off Fullbacks, Wingers, Centres, Five Eighths and Halfbacks. Now we get to a position that might just draw the greatest debate. The position is one for the purists, for the discerning fans who value…

Instant Reaction – Eels Upgrade Richie Penisini & Ryley Smith
Instant Reaction – Eels Upgrade Richie Penisini & Ryley Smith

Instant Reaction – Eels Upgrade Richie Penisini & Ryley Smith

The Parramatta Eels have followed up their announcement of the Mitchell Moses contract extension with today’s news of the upgrade to the contracts of both Richie Penisini and Ryley Smith. Penisini was previously on a Development Contract and has now…

Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 5: Halfback
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 5: Halfback

Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 5: Halfback

After a little bit of a break, we return to discuss the halfbacks. Full disclosure, the reason for the gap between articles was that I was waiting for the trials to finish to see if Ronald Volkman could potentially squeeze…

Junior Reps Live Blog Round 3, 2025 – Lisa Fiaola Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup: Eels vs Sea Eagles
Junior Reps Live Blog Round 3, 2025 – Lisa Fiaola Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup: Eels vs Sea Eagles

Junior Reps Live Blog Round 3, 2025 – Lisa Fiaola Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup: Eels vs Sea Eagles

The Eels are at home for the first time this season in both boys and girls junior reps round three action. Eric Tweedale Stadium (Granville) is the venue for the girls as Parra host old rivals, the Manly Warringah Sea…

Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 4: Five-Eighth
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 4: Five-Eighth

Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 4: Five-Eighth

Let’s talk about the five-eighth position. The pivot, the stand-off, or in Rugby Union terms, the fly half. One of two primary playmaking positions on the field, almost all of the best Parramatta teams in history have coincided with having…