Over the years, I’ve written a number of tributes. They’ve been dedicated to former Eels players or people close to the Cumberland Throw. This time, I’m writing about my own father, Leo Keith Hawkins. Dad was the reason for me…
Welcome Aboard Big Swing Golf Northmead
TCT is incredibly proud to announce we have entered into a partnership agreement with Big Swing Golf at Northmead. You’ll soon see the Big Swing Golf logos appearing on The Cumberland Throw and it’s our pleasure to be able to link…
Parramatta Eels Round 1 Team List – Final Prediction
Back on October 24 last year I had a crack at predicting the Eels Round 1 team list. Not one metre of preseason conditioning had been run at that stage, but what NRL fan doesn’t enjoy trying to tip who’ll…
Joe Briffa Funeral Service Details
Over the last couple of weeks we have fielded many enquiries regarding the details for Joe Briffa’s funeral. It’s obvious that Joe’s friendship was deeply treasured, not just by The Cumberland Throw but also by countless other people in the…
The Parramatta Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout Western Sydney, No Eels player was stirring, not even Reed Mahoney; Their kit bags were tossed in a corner somewhere, I’ll wash the gear later, they’d told Sults without care; King Gutho…
Parramatta Stories – Issue 6, 2021: Baulkham Hills Brumbies JRLFC
“When parents are involved and having fun, the kids love it so much more.” These words, spoken by Baulkham Hills Brumbies Club President Daniel Essey, could easily apply to every parent/child activity. But when it comes to the Brumbies club,…
Parramatta Stories – Issue 5, 2021: All Saints Toongabbie Tigers JRLFC
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” These are the words that resonate when learning about the All Saints Toongabbie Tigers. Formed by a merger of the Toongabbie Tigers and the All Saints Rebels after the 2005…
Parramatta Stories – Issue 4, 2021: The Kellyville Bushrangers
Welcome to “Everyone’s Club”. That greeting is the motto of the Kellyville Bushrangers Junior Rugby League Club, and the message that everyone is welcome at the Bushrangers was highlighted when club secretary, James Power, spoke to The Cumberland Throw. The…
Parramatta Eels Junior Rep Presentation Night
The Parramatta Eels Junior Representative season was wrapped up on Wednesday evening with the annual Presentation Night at Oatlands House. Hosted by Austereo’s Amy Goggins, the importance of the event for the club was emphasised by the attendance of Senior…
Parramatta Stories – Issue 3, 2021: The Parramatta District Junior Rugby League
How vital is junior league to the Parramatta Eels? How important to rugby league is the Parramatta District Junior Rugby League? Let’s take it another step forward – how important are Junior rugby league clubs to the community? Last week,…