The Eels have returned from Lennox Head, and that week up the coast was perfectly timed for a squad building their unity and combinations in the lead up to round one. Feedback from the camp has been highly positive, with…


The Eels have returned from Lennox Head, and that week up the coast was perfectly timed for a squad building their unity and combinations in the lead up to round one. Feedback from the camp has been highly positive, with…

Eels fans would be aware that the NRL squad relocated to Lennon Head for preseason training last week, and TCT was proud to be able to bring you the observations of local Eels fan, Lenno Eel. Along with over a…

The Eels squad has relocated up north for this week, staying and training at the Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Camp at Lennox Head. Fortunately for our readers, the reach of The Cumberland Throw extends far and wide, which means…

I appreciate that TCT readers are looking to share their opinions on the media stories about Dylan Brown. There were plenty of thoughts added in the replies to yesterday’s training reports. Can I ask that any further opinions on that…

Tuesday was a big session. So much so, that Wednesday had to be a lighter load day and it was. Given that it panned out that way, I’ve decided to combine the two sessions into one report, the majority of…

Each day, in recording my training notes, I try to be as factual as possible. Readers want some level of assessment, so an element of the eye test and/or gut reaction also has to be included. So when I wrote…

As the footy component (scrimmages) increases during the field sessions, that battle for spots in the pack, on the bench, and on the wing, continues to intensify. Right now, when it comes to those specific positions, and based on what…

Here’s a TCT special for you today – two training sessions in the one update. To be candid, the reason for that is that the Wednesday field session was very light – less than an hour and very little physical…

Before commencing this report, I have a request to any content creators who read these updates. I don’t mind content from The Cumberland Throw being used elsewhere. However, it’s common courtesy to provide credit to the source. I know that…

Which Eels player is most likely to have a big season in 2025? There are a number of contenders, but of the high profile stars, my first nomination would be Dylan Brown. The Kiwi five-eighth is technically still in rehab,…