According to club records, Brad Arthur last week equaled Brian Smith’s achievement of coaching the Eels in 243 first grade games. That means that when Parra faces the Bulldogs, the local junior who started his footy journey with the Seven…
Stats That Matta – Parramatta Eels 2023 Mid Season Report
Stats That Matta hasn’t been a regular feature on The Cumberland Throw during 2023, but that doesn’t mean I’m not around. Work commitments have limited my ability to create weekly content, but I wanted to find the time to provide…
From The Stands – May 30, 2022: Helping Players To Achieve Their Potential
Two premiership points, it’s the goal of every round so let’s classify the match against the Cowboys as mission completed. Outside of achieving that goal, the game itself was almost a microcosm of the Eels 2023 season thus far. A…
Post Game Grades – Round 13 vs Cowboys
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 13 2023 clash with the North Queensland Cowboys
From The Stands – May 23, 2023: A Unified Team And Farewelling Jake Arthur
“I’m glad I did that!” Have you ever thought that to yourself? Straight after full time on Friday night I messaged Sixties about how happy I was to have made the long trip to Allianz Stadium. And why wouldn’t I…
The Spotlight – May 21, 2023: Are The Eels A More Consistent Team In 2023?
The Eels are playing better and more consistent football in 2023 than they were in 2022. That may sound crazy, but that was my stance before Friday night’s incredible victory over Souths, a win that simply reaffirmed my belief. At…
Post Game Grades – Round 12 vs Rabbitohs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 12 2023 clash with the South Sydney Rabbitohs
Make Eels vs Rabbitohs An Annual Indigenous Round Fixture
Could there be a more significant meeting of two NRL clubs in Indigenous Round than the Eels taking on the Rabbitohs? Long regarded as the Indigenous heart of Rugby League, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have been renowned for the talented…
From The Stands – May 15, 2023: Blurred Lines
There is nothing blurred about the form of the Eels. The 2023 season has been a step backwards for a team that has seemingly forgotten how to win. I loved Parra’s ride to the Grand final last year. The four…
Post Game Grades – Round 11 vs Raiders
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 11 2023 clash with the Canberra Raiders