Hey Parra fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point: an “in the news” focused weekly column about all things Parramatta Eels and Rugby league in general. As always, I hope you find it insightful and engaging. …


Hey Parra fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point: an “in the news” focused weekly column about all things Parramatta Eels and Rugby league in general. As always, I hope you find it insightful and engaging. …

The scene is Eels HQ at Kellyville on Wednesday, with the coaches out on the training track and the players about to take the field. I jokingly asked the question, “Is there anyone left?” Instantly, the replies came back. “How…

Hey Parra Fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point. This week I am exploring modern technology saturation, its impact on the game, and whether/why after 10 years in practice, the bunker might need a new coat of…

Fact vs Opinion; it’s nothing new in rugby league. Fan bases are naturally passionate and one eyed. As a fan base, Eels supporters are no better, no worse than other clubs. We all have our opinions. Unfortunately, my pregame opinion…

The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 5 2026 clash with the Wests Tigers

In writing these previews for however many years it has been (I started before set restarts were a thing, I believe), I have well and truly exhausted all of my Easter puns, gags and clever factoids. I have parted the…

Step up to the Eels supporter bar. How would you like your metaphor served? Glass half full or empty? So, you’re looking at the half empty glass as a starter… There were obviously things that disappointed you last Saturday. Let’s…

Hey Parra Fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point: an “in the news” focused weekly column about all things Parramatta Eels and Rugby league in general. This weeks piece focuses less on what’s in the news and…

The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 4 2026 clash with the Penrith Panthers

There is no way of ignoring it. The Eels are in a roster crisis and unless there is a signing or two in the near future, the potential for further problems will only grow. Let’s look at the facts. The…