This is a traditionally busy time of the year for me on TCT, so my apologies for not posting a recent Bumpers Up column. And yes, I need a new feature image! Pre-season training reports became a four to five…
Off The Cumberland Fence: The Ten Commandments Of Being A Rugby League Fan
First of all, Happy Easter to all of those that celebrate. As we enter the upcoming Easter long weekend, what better time than now to appropriate the Ten Commandments into a “helpful” guide/series of directives for how Rugby League fans…
Off The Cumberland Fence – Tracking A Parra Fan’s Mood Index
The last six months of being a Parramatta fan has been tempestuous to say the least. To try and capture my emotions as a Parramatta supporter during this turbulent period, I have created this handy 3D Bar graph to demonstrate…
From The Stands – April 9, 2025: A Game Of Patience?
When you build a team you have a choice to make. Do you opt for the short term option – build it rapidly and get quick results that are built on weak foundations that could disintegrate under pressure? Do you…
Post Game Grades – Round 5 vs Dragons
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 5 2025 clash with the St George Illawarra Dragons
The Spotlight – April 5, 2025: How To Attack The Eels Problem
The current NRL ladder does not paint an encouraging picture for our beloved Eels. Sitting last on the table, the Eels position is reflective of a team which has struggled across both sides of the game. Across the first four…
Post Game Grades – Round 4 vs Sea Eagles
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 3 2025 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs.
From The Stands – March 27, 2025: A New Eels Hero Emerges
Quitting on our Eels is not an option for my family. Hence, we attended Sunday’s game against the Dogs. That’s not to say that we weren’t apprehensive or in fear of the scoreline. However, when the final whistle blew, I…
Instant Reaction – Dylan For Dylan?
The Parramatta Eels have this morning announced that Dylan Walker will be joining the club on a two year deal, effective immediately. Earlier, the former Manly premiership winning five-eighth and Blues Origin representative had been granted an immediate release on…
Post Game Grades – Round 3 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 3 2025 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs.