With the week long camp in Armidale now behind them, the Eels returned to home turf at Old Saleyards today. The weather was particularly kind in what would turn out to be a field session of just over two hours…
The Spotlight – The Rugby League Media
There’s a question I’d like to pose to our readers. It’s something that’s been a source of internal conflict for me, and no doubt for other supporters. Over recent weeks, the Parramatta Eels have featured regularly across mainstream and social…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 2, 2018: Off And Running!
Hello torture, my old friend…. It’s November, and that means it’s time for the Eels pre-season training reports to kick in. And to clarify – these reports aren’t making comparisons to other clubs and their preparations. Every NRL squad will…
The Spotlight – The New Breed: Monitoring Emerging Eels
Back in the late 70s and early 80s, a golden era of junior talent helped to deliver a series of premierships for the Eels. A production line of players from the Parramatta development system should have delivered similar results in…
The Spotlight – Anchoring Our Home, Building Our Future
Today the Parramatta Eels finally confirmed that the new Western Sydney Stadium would be their home ground from 2019 onwards. Though few doubted that this would be the outcome of the robust negotiations, it was still welcome news when Bernie…
The Spotlight – NRL Early Round Scheduling: A Disaster Waiting To Happen?
The early rounds of the 2019 NRL draw will again feature weekend matches with afternoon kick offs. Accordingly, the possibility exists that games could take place in heatwave conditions. With the lucrative broadcast deals determining match times, we seem to…
The Tip Sheet – Episode 9: Max Donnelly, PLC Chairman
Direct Link In the wake of the all-encompassing review of the Football Department and with a crucial Leagues Club Annual General Meeting looming, The Cumberland Throw sat down with Parramatta Leagues Club Chairman Max Donnelly to talk all…
Harris Family Fundraiser
Unfortunately, cancer touches the lives of every Australian. Whether it be family or friends, we’ve all felt the impact that it delivers. Recently, Angeline Ruka, the mother of Parramatta Eels SG Ball and Flegg player, Valance Harris, lost her battle…
The Football Review – Thoughts and Analysis
After a long and exhaustive process, the findings from the Parramatta Eels Football review have finally been released. Like all Eels supporters, The Cumberland Throw have been speculating about what we could expect, with Clint devoting two extensive posts to…
Vale Arch Brown
The Cumberland Throw were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Arch Brown, player number 231 for the Parramatta Eels. Arch was a goal kicking winger blessed with exceptional pace. He was a prized signature for the Eels after…