There was so much good news coming out of Parra lately that I felt compelled to find the time in my schedule for this Bumpers Up column. Then, with the finishing touches being added, the opening match of the World…
TCT Golden Point – 2 October 2026 – Fit to Play and Fit for Purpose: Balancing Courage Culture, Player Welfare, and Proportionate Responsibility
Hey Parra Fans, This TCT Golden Point examines Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle and Nathan Cleary’s injury as more than a single disciplinary incident. It considers the event through a broader player-welfare lens, recognising the need for accountability and proportionate consequences…
TCT Golden Point – 14 September 2026 -A Season of F-Words, a Lifetime of Blue and Gold
Hey Parra fans, welcome to the TCT Golden Point season review. There’s no analysis or rehashing of concepts that few people would naturally connect to rugby league this time — just some reflection, a little reminiscing, and a bit of…
The Spotlight – September 7, 2026: The Demon That Parra Must Exorcise
We came with a shit attitude and thought we’d get it dished up.” These words came from Mitch Moses in the aftermath of the Eels capitulation to the worst team in the NRL, the Dragons. It was a loss that…
The Preview – Round 27, 2026: Eels vs Dragons
We bid a sad but merciful farewell to season 2026 today, with the Eels traveling to Wollongong to take on the dispirited Dragons. While we know from this year that ending on a high is no guarantee that it can…
TCT Golden Point – 28 August 2026 – Beyond The Blame Game Series – Part 3: Test the Solution, Learn from the Result
Hey Parra fans, welcome to Part 3 of the Beyond the Blame Game series — and thank you for your patience while life briefly called me elsewhere. It’s good to be back. This week, we take the potential issues identified…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 25 vs Dolphins
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 25 2026 clash with the Dolphins
The Preview – Round 25, 2026: Eels vs Dolphins
For the last time in 2026 the Eels are in the marquee Friday night slot, taking on a Dolphins team fighting for a top four berth and building to their maiden finals campaign. It promises to be an entertaining clash,…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 24 vs Cowboys
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 24 2026 clash with the North Queensland Cowboys
TCT Golden Point – 17 August 2026 – Beyond the Blame Game Series – Part 2: Challenge the System
Hey Parra fans, welcome to Part 2 of the TCT Golden Point Beyond the Blame Game Series: Challenge the System. Otherwise known as the summarised version of pages 21-40 of the original 2am novella. Let’s get straight into it. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT…