I usually love this time of the year. It’s the run down to finals footy which means that virtually every result becomes important and accordingly, the games find a new level of intensity. Last Friday, the match had ramifications for…
Gin & Logic – 2024 Round 3: Time To Start Believing
Three games into this season and we are starting to get a real feel for this team. Steve Georgallis has infused the Parramatta Eels with a degree of self-belief and conviction that was simply absent last year. There is a…
From The Stands – July 31, 2024: Dylbags And The King
It was strange feeling making my way into the stands last Friday night. My family was in attendance because we wanted to support our club and players, but I was extremely apprehensive about what was about to unfold. However, the…
The Spotlight – July 31, 2024: Blaize Departs; Time To Stop Dealing With His Agent
Today is yet another grim day for our Parramatta Eels. At around 11:20am members received an email from CEO Jim Sarantinos informing us that Blaize Talagi and his management had decided to play elsewhere in 2025. This official confirmation had…
Bumpers Up – July 30, 2024: Credit Where It’s Due
It’s been a few weeks since my last Bumpers Up and I make no apologies for that. Producing Eels content in 2024 has not been a pleasant exercise. Don’t get me wrong. It would be easy enough to fill this…
The Spotlight – July 17, 2024: A Tweak Or An Overhaul For The Eels 2025 Roster?
Now that Jason Ryles has been appointed as the head coach for the Parramatta Eels on a four year contract from 2025, the focus has turned to the decisions to be made about the Eels roster. Recent reports have suggested…
The Corner Post – Round 19, 2024: Getting Down To Business
With less than ten weeks of the NRL regular rounds remaining, we’re rapidly heading towards the business end of the season. As the home stretch begins for teams looking to confirm their place in finals footy, injuries continue to take…
From The Stands – July 10, 2024: Rookies Show The Way
As much as I tried to get excited about last Thursday’s game, it was a tough ask. Sitting in the stands, watching a cold, wet night game in the middle of the winter is hard in any season, but it…
Post Game Grades – Round 18 vs Rabbitohs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 18 2024 clash with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Post Game Grades – Round 17 vs Knights
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 17 2024 clash with the Newcastle Knights.