Well, it’s been some time since my last TCT article and after significant pressure from TCT Corporate Office (namely joint CEO’s Sixties and Forties), I have decided to exit my self-imposed hibernation and see if my typing fingers still work…
TCT Golden Point – 25 April 2026 – Hope Restored, Inherited Disdain and Development Drivers in Theory and Action
Hey Parra Fans, Welcome to this week’s TCT Golden Point. The better late than never edition. This week we are looking at that epic win, the generational impact of loathing Manly, and how a pre-smartphone theory provides clarity to the…
TCT SuperCoach: Round Eight 2026
TCT SuperCoach: Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the Season (League Code: 704791) Round 7 delivered one of the biggest scoring explosions we’ve seen so far this season, with premium options going absolutely bonkers. It was a week where backing…
From The Stands – April 22, 2026: Respect For The Legacy Of 86
In retrospect, my perspective leading into last Sunday’s NRL clash between our Eels and the Bulldogs can only be described as a mea culpa. By my own admission, I had begun to question the commitment required; the five-hour drive, the emotional investment, and whether…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 7 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 7 2026 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs
TCT Golden Point – 17 April 2026 – Role Ambiguity, Hidden Costs and Paying the Price Twice
Hey Parra fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point: an “in the news” focused weekly column about all things Parramatta Eels and Rugby league in general. As always, I hope you find it insightful and engaging. …
TCT SuperCoach: Round Seven 2026
TCT SuperCoach: Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the Season (League Code: 704791) Round 6 delivered a chaotic weekend of footy, packed with upsets right across the NRL. While plenty of players piled on big SuperCoach scores, many popular captaincy…
The Spotlight – April 11, 2026: Finding The Positivity In Adversity; It’s Why They Coach
The scene is Eels HQ at Kellyville on Wednesday, with the coaches out on the training track and the players about to take the field. I jokingly asked the question, “Is there anyone left?” Instantly, the replies came back. “How…
TCT Golden Point – 10 April 2026 – Blurred Lines, Too Many Cooks and Too Much Tech
Hey Parra Fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point. This week I am exploring modern technology saturation, its impact on the game, and whether/why after 10 years in practice, the bunker might need a new coat of…
TCT SuperCoach: Round Six 2026
TCT SuperCoach: Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the Season (League Code: 704791) An eventful Round 5 brought plenty of big scores. The Dragons keep stinking it up, the Bulldogs look confused, and the Panthers are, once again, the official…