While Magic Round is a great supporters experience, it hasn’t been much of a friend to fans of the Parramatta Eels. They’ve suffered three losses from four attempts, two of them absolute embarrassments of different kinds; a pathetic drubbing at…
From The Stands – May 14, 2024: A Question Of Service?
This week, I’ve decided to get specific about a couple of changes that need to be made at the Eels. I’m not talking about the obvious changes that many supporters are calling for, given the lack of form and errors…
Post Game Grades – Round 10 vs Broncos
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 10 2024 clash with the Brisbane Broncos.
The Corner Post – May 10, 2024: Fifita Heads To Sydney, Big Name Injuries Roll On
Those injury woes continued across the NRL this week, along with huge news on the contract front. Meanwhile, excitement is building as Magic Round looms and the Women’s and Mens Origin series both promise to deliver high intensity clashes. David…
The Preview – Round 10, 2024: Eels vs Broncos
This Friday night is best described as a test of faith for Parramatta supporters. Will you brave the cold, the soaking wet and the inevitable rush of loudmouthed Broncos fans (seriously, every year, no matter where I’ve sat at Parramatta,…
The Spotlight – May 6, 2024: Eels Team List Tuesday, You Make The Call
This season is fast becoming one that all Eels supporters would rather forget. Now Round 10 presents arguably the most challenging Team List Tuesday for at least the last six seasons. Everybody is aware of the limitations to the selection…
The Corner Post – May 2, 2024: Fortune Favours DCE In A Tough Week For Others
The last few weeks have been fueled by drama on and off the field, with issues ranging from coaching appointments to injury woes. With Round 8 behind us, teams are starting to sort out their respective ladder positions, climbing, consolidating…
From The Stands – May 1, 2024: Tough Times Call For Tough Selection Calls
“The big test in football is how a captain leads under conditions of adversity.” Of course these are not my words, but the words spoken by the great Jack Gibson. I believe that in a football team you have two…
Bumpers Up – April 29, 2024: The Blue And Gold Blues
Being three and five after round eight is not the end of the NRL world, but in 2024 it sure feels that way for Eels supporters. Sure, we can look at Souths and the Titans and think, “glad that’s not…
Post Game Grades – Round 8 vs Sea Eagles
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 8 2024 clash with the Manly Sea Eagles.