Round 2 wasn’t much kinder on the Eels than their season opener unfortunately. Their trip to Wollongong saw the Dragons breathe fire as they scorched Parramatta 8 tries to 3 enroute to a 38-12 victory. Oddly, the defensive line was…
Post Game Grades – Round 22 vs Storm
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 22 2023 clash with the Melbourne Storm
Vale Alan Overton AM OAM – The Heart Of Parramatta
He never pulled on an Eels jersey, but the name Alan Overton is and always should be synonymous with the Eels. His was a life well lived, and many thousands of people in western Sydney will be forever grateful. Alan…
The Tip Sheet – 2023 Ep 68: Beaten Before A Ball Was Kicked, Storm Hammer Eels In Pivotal Game
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! Were the Parramatta Eels beaten before a ball was kicked in Round 22? A season worst effort and a 46-16 hiding at the hands of the Melbourne Storm add some…
From The Stands – July 26, 2023: Should The Eels Re-Think The Ruck?
Let me begin with a warning. Those Blue and Gold glasses of mine remain firmly in place. Nothing has changed in the NRL or the refereeing ranks so there’s no need for me to let up on my biased support.…
Gin & Logic – Round 1, 2023: Tigers Maul Eels In Season Opener
Things certainly didn’t go the way the Parramatta Eels had planned in Round 1 of the NRLW with the Wests Tigers running roughshod over them in a 36-8 defeat. Despite holding an 8-4 lead after 23min and the carrying that…
Post Game Grades – Round 21 vs Cowboys
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 21 2023 clash with the North Queensland Cowboys
From The Stands – July 20, 2023: Accountability And Agendas
What has been worse since 2019 – the management/development of the Tigers or the management of the NRL referees and MRC? It is a genuinely tough question. Mr Annesley returned to the NRL in 2019 and has since been in charge…
The Spotlight – July 17, 2023: A Question Of Discipline
Something is going terribly wrong for our Eels. Officiating decisions and suspensions are playing a significant role in the season and it cannot be ignored. Coach Brad Arthur places a high value on team discipline. Over the course of his…
Post Game Grades – Round 20 vs Titans
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 20 2023 clash with the Gold Coast Titans