The Eels have returned from Lennox Head, and that week up the coast was perfectly timed for a squad building their unity and combinations in the lead up to round one. Feedback from the camp has been highly positive, with…
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 2: Winger
Before we get into the wingers, I want to thank the TCT community for the feedback and terrific engagement on the Fullbacks piece. I will just single out one piece of feedback for special attention. To my old friend Josh…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 24, 2025: Lennox Head Report 2
Eels fans would be aware that the NRL squad relocated to Lennon Head for preseason training last week, and TCT was proud to be able to bring you the observations of local Eels fan, Lenno Eel. Along with over a…
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 1: Fullback
As we count down to the 2025 pre-season trials, I reckon we’re all champing at the bit for the on-field action to begin. So why not spice up the off-field conversation with some spirited debate about the relative merits of…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 22, 2025: Lennox Head Camp
The Eels squad has relocated up north for this week, staying and training at the Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Camp at Lennox Head. Fortunately for our readers, the reach of The Cumberland Throw extends far and wide, which means…
The Corner Post – January 20, 2025: Ranking Each Club For 2025
It’s been a while since the 2024 season wrapped up, and some time since you’ve heard from me, but I’m back – and I’m not empty handed! In this first offering of The Corner Post for 2025, I’ve compiled an…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 16, 2025: Moses And Williams Shine
I appreciate that TCT readers are looking to share their opinions on the media stories about Dylan Brown. There were plenty of thoughts added in the replies to yesterday’s training reports. Can I ask that any further opinions on that…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 14 & 15, 2025: Mach Schau!
Tuesday was a big session. So much so, that Wednesday had to be a lighter load day and it was. Given that it panned out that way, I’ve decided to combine the two sessions into one report, the majority of…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 13, 2025: Building Towards The Trials
Each day, in recording my training notes, I try to be as factual as possible. Readers want some level of assessment, so an element of the eye test and/or gut reaction also has to be included. So when I wrote…
Eels Junior Reps Live Trial Notes – January 11, 2025: Eels vs Bulldogs
The second in the Eels series of preseason trials sees them taking on the Bulldogs at Eric Tweedale Stadium. Each season, the trials are played across December and January, with the competitions commencing in early February. For the last few…