Regular visitors to The Cumberland Throw would be well aware of the impression that Josh Hodgson has made at Eels training this preseason. From my perspective, his vision, leadership and play has been a revelation. As ridiculous as it sounds…
A wise man said to me, “what most people call the preseason, I call the audition”. If ever that applies to a season then it’s this year for the Eels, especially when it comes to filling the holes in the…
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Tip Sheet launches into 2023 with a serious look at the salary cap stalemate embroiling the code across both the NRL and NRLW. Sixties and Forty20 are joined by…
We didn’t have to wait too long for the first taste of rugby league in 2023 as the Parramatta Eels hosted the Canterbury Bulldogs at Kellyville across a trio of Junior Representative trials. Young men and women from the Tarsha…
Fellow Eels supporters, I am pleased to report that the beast known as “full contact opposed” has finally bared its teeth. The final session of the week had the Eels players donning either predominantly Blue or White jerseys and absolutely…
How important are additions to a squad? Every team looks to field a stronger team than the season before, so aside from player development you need the new faces. So let’s take the simplest mathematical dive into 2023 – Josh…
For the last four seasons the Eels’ spine has been lauded as one of the strongest in the NRL. Gutherson has featured on Dally M leaderboards and earned Origin selection. Brown has matured as a five-eighth and represented the Kiwis,…
The first day back in the New Year requires a dedicated post, but given that there was a minimal footy component, I’ve decided to make this short and sweet. Firstly, the main question on everyone’s lips would be, “Who’s back…
Every preseason, when the squad breaks for their Christmas holidays, I use the opportunity to compile a mid point review on the progress of the team, the individual players and the coaching input. In piecing this together, it’s interesting to…
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! After recording our discussion with Eels General Manager of Football, Mark O’Neill, TCT was able to speak with Parramatta Leagues Club Directors Richard Foda, Joy Cusack and Darren Adam about…