I’ll get straight to the point. It’s been some time since I’ve written about Parra or the footy, and this Bumpers Up column is for my benefit. It’s a selfish exercise. This week, I need to write. I need the…
From The Stands – July 16, 2025: Are Eels Matches Now Trial Games?
From The Stands has been a feature of The Cumberland Throw since 2018. That makes this year the eighth season of my column and my opinions. In all of those years, I don’t think I’ve submitted a column like this…
The Preview – Round 19, 2025: Eels vs Panthers
Full congratulations are in order for the NRL, who has outdone itself in ensuring both Eels v Panthers clashes in 2025 are impacted by State of Origin. Just brilliant planning right there For as long as I can remember the…
The Preview – Round 17, 2025: Eels vs Dragons
When you write previews for a few years, unless you are writing about the Tigers, you run out of ways to say that a game is a must-win in an interesting way. Crucial, season defining, turning point, they’re all fancy…
From The Stands – June 27, 2025: The New Parra Football Identity
Sunday night football is never going to sell well to people. We were one of just 8000 people to make the journey to CommBank last Sunday and we are so glad we did. Let me also point out that whilst…
Post Game Grades – Round 16 vs Titans
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 14 2025 clash with the Gold Coast Titans
From The Stands – June 12, 2025: Accountability
Accountability. Let’s discuss what we’ve learned about that to this point in the season. Firstly, our club. The Eels players and coaches have mostly held themselves accountable for improving and developing as a team after what was a horror start…
Post Game Grades – Round 14 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 14 2025 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs
The Preview – Round 13, 2025: Eels vs Panthers
The Eels get one of those beautiful “home away from home” games this week, literally, as the Panthers host the Blue and Gold at CommBank Stadium. The four time back-to-back premiers are anchoring the ladder, homeless and on weary legs…
Post Game Grades – Round 12 vs Sea Eagles
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 12 2025 clash with the Manly Sea Eagles