The NRLW preseason is around the halfway point, which is the ideal time for me to visit team training at Eric Tweedale Stadium. A longer preseason for all teams is a feature of the expanded NRLW premiership, giving teams the…
The Spotlight – June 25, 2024: Extracting A Positive From 2024
It’s time to be blunt. Right now, the Eels main goal for 2024 appears to be avoiding the wooden spoon. Any hopes of the season extending beyond the regular rounds were finally extinguished with the Eels second half collapses to…
Bumpers Up – June 20, 2024: A Focus On The Future
The Eels head into an NRL bye this weekend, and it might seem like the ideal point in looking at what’s going wrong in 2024. To be honest, I’ve already done more than my share of that. It’s filled my…
Post Game Grades – Round 15 vs Roosters
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 15 2024 clash with the Sydney Roosters.
From The Stands – June 13, 2024: Learning From The Best
It was equally wonderful and brutal being in the Accor Stadium stands last Monday. The “wonderful” was that atmosphere that is always present at Eels v Dogs games, and the huge crowd on the Kings Birthday holiday brought the…
Post Game Grades – Round 14 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 14 2024 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs.
From The Stands – June 6, 2024: Stripping Back The Supporter Experience
As I took my seat in the stands last Thursday night, I made the decision to simplify my supporter experience. When I first fell in love with rugby league, and with the Eels, I never gave a moment’s thought to…
Bumpers Up – June 3, 2024: Contracts, Contracts And Even More Contracts
The Eels have bounced back to the winners list and it’s no surprise that it coincided with the return of Moses and Gutherson. Whether the team can parlay the victory over the Sharks into a run of wins remains to…
Post Game Grades – Round 13 vs Sharks
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 13 2024 clash with the Cronulla Sharks.
From The Stands – May 28, 2024: A Week To Be Optimistic?
I love going to the football, but last week was one mighty tough game to watch from the stands. In previous columns, I’ve written about the importance of getting to games to support the team, no matter what is…