Big Data and Rugby League If you were to walk into any major corporation, there is a fairly high chance that you will hear senior staff and management discussing Big Data; how it essentially highlights each piece of information that flows through…
Live Blog – District Representatives Round 4 vs South Sydney
Harold Matthews 1. Joshua TUIPULOTU 2. Matthew KOMOLAFE 3. Sean RUSSELL 4, Viliami PENISINI 5. Ngarimu HARTE 6. Samuel LOIZOU 7. Jakob ARTHUR 8. Peter TAATEO 9. Drew LLOYD 10. (c) Trey MOONEY 11. Desmond RAUKETE 12. Oscar MEZZOMO 13.…
Eels Training – March 1, 2018: The Selection Challenge
The advantage of being a regular at Eels training throughout the pre-season is the insight it provides in individual and team preparations for the year. You get a sense of who’s putting their hand up for selection, and the type…
The Watchlist – Ray Stone
There is a growing thought around rugby league that Beau Scott will call time on an outstanding career at the end of either 2018 or 2019. “Wait. Beau Scott? I came here for Ray Stone!”, I hear you protest. You might think a…
Crystal Ball – Top 8 Predictions: Season 2018
In this, the 63rd annual instalment of the Crystal Ball, the Cumberland Throw (and a couple of our key contributors) are going to once again try our hand at predicting the order of Season 2018’s Top 8. Each poster will…
Whisky Musings – No Chewbacca Defence Needed As Eels Produce Trial Of The Century
Maitland Trial Drink Of Choice – Nothing! I promise to line something special up for Round 1! Parramatta fans were left to wait the longest time out of any club to see their team turn out in the preseason…but I will…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & ISP Trials vs Newcastle Knights
Wentworthville Magpies v Newcastle Knights – ISP trial, kick off at 4:45pm 1. Anthony Layoun 2. Atini Gafa 3. Nathan Davis 4. Dane Aukafolau 5. Eddie Aiono 6. Dylan Izzard 7. Kauri Appouri 8. Andy Saunders 9. Kaysa Pritchard 10.…
Eels Pre-Season Report Card – 2018
Pre-season 2018 has now officially ended. Friday’s captain’s run drew a line in the sand between general training and match specific preparation. After this week, the Eels get down to the business of preparing for Round 1 opponents, the Penrith…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 21, 2018: Smith Stuns
Wednesday done and dusted. With this spirited opposed session under the belt, the Parramatta Eels are now only a captain’s run away from finishing their preparations for Saturday’s trial. After waiting till virtually the end of February for this first…
Team List Wednesday – Evolution vs Revolution Edition
NRL Team List Is it fair to suggest that this trial carries the most expectation for the two fan-bases involved out of any this weekend? Wests Tigers fans and the handful of genuine Roosters stalwarts will be glued to…