Thanks to the generous work of a particularly dedicated fan of the Blue & Gold who sent these clippings to The Cumberland Throw we are now able to share with you all some fascinating slices of the storied history of…
The Proszenko Article
At TCT we make no apologies for our positive view of the club. However, we will not be guilty of burying our head in the sand. In this instance we will offer an opinion that is based on some core…
Eels Pre-season Training – Nines Week! (February 1, 2016)
Ah, the life of a Uni student. Remember those days? Four months summer holidays and two ‘tough’ 10 week semesters for about 12 hours per week. Tom has again dropped in to Eels training and checked out what the squad…
Interviews – Jack Gibson Tribute
The Cumberland Throw has had the very special privilege of interviewing some legends of Rugby League. In this presentation, Peter Wynn, Bob O’Reilly, Steve Edge and Mick Cronin all speak about the person who had a significant influence on not only their…
Who and Why? Your guide to the Eels Auckland 9’s Squad
He may have been in the media for the wrong reasons the past week, but it was less than a month ago Mitchell Pearce highlighted an often overlooked aspect to achieving success at the Auckland 9’s. Speaking with Roosters Media,…
Eels Announce Nines Squad
Boom five-eighth Corey Norman will skipper the Parramatta Eels in the third edition of the Auckland Nines. Norman will lead a squad that features 16 players with first grade experience headlined by the the two-time Dally M winger of the year…
Pride and Respect – Part of the New Culture
After reading through the comments posted by supporters who joined me over summer at Eels training, I’ve had reason to reflect on the noticeable difference in culture which has emerged in recent seasons. Having had the opportunity to witness these…
Eels Pre-season Training – Correspondent Tom (January 28, 2016)
It is with much gratitude that we welcome the first report from one of TCT’s correspondents. Today’s training information has been relayed to me by Tom, an Eels tragic and heir to Chris’ fortune. Much appreciated Tom! Highlights * Bevan…
Forty’s First Look – Holden Cup
With the amazing pre-season work of sixtiesboy winding down it came as a wonderful opportunity for me to get an early look at our Holden Cup squad as they ran opposed to our full-time first grade squad on Australia Day.…
The Auckland 9s – Sixties Predicts
We won’t have to wait too long until the 9s are named. I’ll go out on a limb and try to pick an 18 man squad: The Stars Norman and Radradra The Training Standouts Tanginoa, Cornish, King and Nelson The…