Victory over the Panthers did not come easy, and that’s exactly what was expected. It even required the Eels to overcome the deflating sight of Junior being sin binned followed by Cleary kicking one of the code’s greatest ever field…
Bumpers Up – March 27, 2023: Singing Some Praises
How good is winning? After three weeks of being near enough but not good enough, our NRL team finally found a victory against the toughest of all opponents. Walking out of CommBank Stadium with a spring in the step rather…
Post Game Grades – Round 4 vs Panthers
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round four 2023 clash with the Penrith Panthers.
From The Stands – March 20, 2023: Matching The Panthers
It should come as no surprise that I was frustrated by what happened on the field last Thursday night. No doubt there will be many supporters and even the players themselves who feel similarly. At the top of my…
Post Game Grades – Round 3 vs Sea Eagles
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round three 2023 clash with the Manly Sea Eagles.
The Spotlight – March 13, 2023: It Can Be Done
“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.” – Vince Lombardi Could there be a better start to the NRL season…
From The Stands – March 13, 2023: Early Season Footy Shouldn’t Be So Complicated
Last Friday felt a little like Groundhog Day. Playing the Sharks in the early rounds and being so close but not close enough. Looking for someone to blame. Feels familiar doesn’t it? Despite Friday’s result we should still excited by…
Post Game Grades – Round 2 vs Sharks
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round two 2023 clash with the Cronulla Sharks.
Bumpers Up – March 8, 2023: Moses Free Zone
Welcome to this happy place. A spot without conjecture or debate about the contract of a particular halfback. Instead we’ll focus on a couple of other players that should be locked up sooner rather than later. We know what can…
From The Stands – March 6, 2023: Inequitable Draw Punishes Club Members
I love the summer holidays but it was great to have the footy season starting again. And nothing beats being at the game. After the match, big Nelson looked up to the stands and “applauded” the Eels fans. I know…