The Eels emerged from their stroll down murderer’s row all the wiser with experience and clutching a single upset victory over Brisbane, but now they need to turn the lessons of noble losses into some wins against the fellow dregs…
From The Stands – August 6, 2025: Stay The Course
Recently, I wrote about my fears that our Eels team would not be equipped to compete as they should for the remainder of the season. I didn’t agree with Jason Ryles’ decision to leave Dylan Brown on the sideline and…
The Spotlight – August 5, 2025: NRL Player Drain Looms Larger Than Most Realise
So tell me, did you have concerns about the impact of two franchises entering the NRL and what it might mean for filling the rosters at those new clubs? Were you worried about how the player market, and the limited…
The Preview – Round 22, 2025: Eels vs Storm
Well that (nearly a) week just flew by. Amazing what a brilliant win can do for the passage of time. While I’d love to ride high on that Brisbane victory for a while longer, the Parramatta Eels now have the…
Off the Cumberland Fence – July 2025: A History Of The Slippery Eels Bucking The Broncos
Well, what a win that was on Friday night! It was certainly one to remember, and a sure sign that these baby Eels are a team on the rise. Even though it was an early morning from where I was…
Post Game Grades – Round 21 vs Broncos
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 21 2025 clash with the Brisbane Broncos
The Preview – Round 21, 2025: Eels vs Broncos
The Parramatta Eels continue their month-long march along murderer’s row, this week facing the red hot Brisbane Broncos. The ponies are on a five-match winning streak, knocking off the Warriors, Sharks and Bulldogs in that time, whilst the Eels are…
Bumpers Up – July 23, 2025: When Footy Is Essential
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…