Normally I hate bye weeks. I miss the footy and watching other NRL teams run around just doesn’t cut it. This year is different. With so many player absences impacting Parra’s 2023 campaign, I’m happy that the players are getting…
From The Stands – June 26, 2023: Lessons For Our Eels and The Hunt For Salary Cap Rules
“Simplicity wins matches, complexity loses them.” Jack Gibson This is one of my favourite quotes from the great man and it’s been stuck in my head since the Dolphins match. In my mind, the lessons to come from this match will…
Post Game Grades – Round 17 vs Dolphins
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 17 2023 clash with the The Dolphins
Bumpers Up – June 22, 2023: Origin Debacle, But Good News In The Golden West
Finally, Bumpers Up has come back to T..C..T.. I can’t offer this in the Rock’s iconic voice, but as it’s been some time since the last column, it feels appropriate to begin with a proclamation of return. There have been…
From The Stands – June 20, 2023: Discipline Is The Key To Parra’s Fortunes
The last five rounds of the premiership have been a lesson in keeping the faith. After Parra’s loss to the Raiders I was almost starting to think about next year. The Eels had an upcoming match against the Rabbits and…
Parramatta Eels NRLW: The 2023 Roster Reboot
The expanded NRLW season is around the corner and the full rosters for each club have been confirmed. Four teams will be making their debut, with the competition due to commence on the 22nd of July. What can be expected this…
Post Game Grades – Round 16 vs Sea Eagles
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 16 2023 clash with the Manly Sea Eagles
From The Stands – June 14, 2023: Standing Strong Against A Shock Jock
Congratulations to our Parramatta Eels. Providing such a thoroughly enjoyable victory for their supporters was an outstanding way to conclude what had otherwise been a rather forgettable week. The Dylan Brown situation requires no comment from me until the case…
Post Game Grades – Round 15 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 15 2023 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs
The Spotlight – June 12, 2023: Eels Face Biased Draw During Origin
The dust has only just settled on the Eels victory over the Bulldogs, but my focus has already turned to the incredibly unfair draw facing the Eels over the next month. It’s difficult to believe that such a bias exists,…