Origin is over, and the race to the finals begins! I’m not naive or hopeful enough to start making calculations for the Eels to make the eight after the impressive win last week, especially since six of our last nine…
TCT Golden Point – 10 July 2026 – The Deal is Done, What’s in it for us? And The Great Governance Goose Chase
Hey Parra Fans, what a week it’s been! My multi-generational inherited disdain has been positively bolstered by Sundays upset; the State of Origin left us gasping for air regardless of what side you’re on, and the recruitment discussions at Parramatta…
TCT Golden Point – 28 June 2026 – The Gap Between Well Resourced and Well Revered: Dollar Value v Total Employment/Employee Value
Greetings Parra fans, and welcome to another fashionably late but thorough TCT Golden Point. This week I am drawing heavily on my natural inclination to find new ways to merge my professional life with my love of the Eels and…
The Preview – Round 17, 2026: Eels vs Rabbitohs
Welcome to winter weather, as the cold finally kicks in and we shiver our way through another Eels v Rabbitohs contest. These games have been misery personified for Parramatta fans for the last decade, but maybe, just maybe, this time…
TCT Golden Point – 20 June 2026 – The Game Behind the Game: Gambling Culture and the Accountability Gap
Greetings TCT Readers, happy bye-round and welcome to another edition of TCT Golden Point. This week I look at the broader cultural and administrative issues beneath the Ashley Klein gambling controversy. As always I hope you find it insightful and…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 15 vs Raiders
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 15 2026 clash with the Canberra Raiders
The Preview – Round 15, 2026: Eels vs Raiders
The Eels and the Raiders stumble into their round 15 clash, beaten, battered and bitterly disappointing in season 2026. We’ve been injured and can’t defend, but I don’t know what the Raiders’ excuse is. Maybe the players are just having…
TCT Golden Point – 12 June 2026 – Stronger Together: Supporting Emerging Change with a Whole System Cultural Shift
Hey Parra Fans, TCT Golden Point is back after a short hiatus. This week’s TCTGP looks at the emerging player-led cultural shift taking place in Australian Rugby League, and whether broader system-wide change is needed for that movement to reach…
Bumpers Up – June 10, 2026: Current State Of The Eels Nation
It’s been a while between Bumpers Up drinks, but Parra’s recent form and fan opinions about the roster have necessitated finding the time to put the column together. Spoiler – there will be a mix of criticism and reality checks…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 14 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 14 2026 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs