How did you enjoy those five days of footy over the Easter break? That probably depended on the fortunes of your team. The long weekend delivered it’s share of surprises, and there were unhappy fans of a number of clubs…
From The Stands – April 2, 2024: Wrong Selection Calls And A Lost Identity
The words I used to describe the Eels first three games were discipline and composure. Strangely, those two qualities went AWOL against the Tigers. To be honest, my worries started from the moment the starting team was announced. Winning games…
Post Game Grades – Round 4 vs Wests Tigers
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 4 2024 clash with the Wests Tigers.
The Spotlight – March 30, 2024: Acknowledging The Positives
What should the reaction be after a team has just emerged victorious in an epic battle against a traditional foe? Surely the basic “how good was that?” would be a reasonable starting point. Not when it comes to our beloved…
The Corner Post – March 28, 2024: An Easter NRL Feast
The Easter round of matches means five glorious days of football. For rugby league fanatics, it’s a massive weekend. But the upcoming matches haven’t been the only recent talking points. Celebrations have been mixed with tough injury news. Lets tick…
From The Stands – March 26, 2024: The Making Of A Team; The Making Of Dylan Brown
How great was It to defeat the Sea Eagles in such a thrilling contest! Thank you to both teams. My dislike of Manly runs deep. They are and will always be an arch rival but there is no denying they…
Post Game Grades – Round 3 vs Sea Eagles
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 3 2024 clash with the Manly Sea Eagles
From The Stands – March 20, 2024: Staying Connected
Welcome to my first post for the 2024 season. I’ve decided to write about the first two rounds in this issue of From The Stands. There have been contrasting results but I have loved the commencement of the Eels 2024…
Bumpers Up – March 19, 2024: The Fallout From Friday
How fired up were you after last week’s loss to the Panthers? This Penrith team will be remembered as an all time great unit. Few sides have dominated over successive seasons as they have. So if your team loses to…
Post Game Grades – Round 2 vs Panthers
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 2 2024 clash with the Penrith Panthers