It’s well known that Parramatta coach, Brad Arthur is passionate about the Eels. His resilience and stoic support of the club during this tumultuous year is becoming the stuff of legend. However, in saying farewell to Parramatta Stadium, there’s a piece…
Broncos Hammer Eels – Milford Magic Materialises
When a 38 to 16 score line flatters your team, you know that writing a report is a tough ask. The reality is that the Eels second half defence was their worst of the season and the pain of this…
Big League Feature – Brad Arthur Finding His Happy Place
This week in the Big League Magazine, Pamela Whaley has written a tremendous feature article on Brad Arthur. The article gives Eels fans a great insight into Arthur’s passion for coaching and a little bit of a look at what…
Hands Off Refs – Is It Black And White?
The drama surrounding players making contact with referees is one of the most controversial issues facing the NRL. Fans are unhappy and confused by the NRL’s stance, clubs are angered by apparent inconsistencies and players are concerned that they might…
Post Game Grades – Round 22
Parramatta Eels 10 – Manly Sea Eagles 9 The Good: In the worst year in the history of our club, we still managed to beat the Bulldogs and Manly twice each. When we think back on 2016 – let’s focus on the…
Defeating The Sea Eagles – How Sweet It Is!
On a damp Friday night, August 5th 2016, the Parramatta Eels achieved another on-field milestone that defied further off-field headlines. Victory over arch-rivals, the Sea Eagles, was just the tonic for a supporter base that has been bashed from pillar…
Jarryd Hayne – Betrayal Of The Fans, Not The Club
Plenty has already been said and written about the Titans’ recruitment of Jarryd Hayne. It will no doubt continue to dominate the media for some time to come. “The Cumberland Throw” endeavours to have a football focus in its site…
Jarryd Decides, Parra Moves On
If you somehow didn’t know already – this morning Jarryd Hayne broke the collective heart of all Eels fans, everywhere. In fact, if you didn’t know that but found your way to this website, I’m a little impressed. But to…
Losing To The Titans – The Good And The Bad
In a match which typified the Eels season, the loss of key players before and during this encounter ensured that greater adversity was thrust upon an already battered Eels team. Again, the players left the fans proud of an effort…
Titans Analysis – The Footballers
Hands up if you thought we wouldn’t be competitive once Corey Norman became available last week? If your arm moved even slightly vertical, you’re not alone. Like many Eels fans, I naturally thought we’d struggle to score points against the…