What has been worse since 2019 – the management/development of the Tigers or the management of the NRL referees and MRC? It is a genuinely tough question. Mr Annesley returned to the NRL in 2019 and has since been in charge…
The Spotlight – July 17, 2023: A Question Of Discipline
Something is going terribly wrong for our Eels. Officiating decisions and suspensions are playing a significant role in the season and it cannot be ignored. Coach Brad Arthur places a high value on team discipline. Over the course of his…
Post Game Grades – Round 20 vs Titans
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 20 2023 clash with the Gold Coast Titans
Bumpers Up – July 13, 2023: Origin And The Run Home
The run home. It’s the part of the season that all supporters want to engage in. After all, there’s nothing worse than either talking about next year or working out mathematical possibilities at a time when you’d prefer to be…
From The Stands – July 11, 2023: Put That Game Behind Us
Just move on. It was a tough to watch the Warriors put on a score against the Eels, and no doubt the players will learn plenty during their review, but as a fan, there’s nothing much to dwell upon. Trying…
Post Game Grades – Round 19 vs Warriors
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 19 2023 clash with the New Zealand Warriors
The Preview – Round 19, 2023: Eels vs Warriors
Congratulations to Clint Gutherson, RCG and Mitchell Moses on their selection in the New South Wales side, which I have unaffectionately nicknamed “Freddy’s dead cat bounce”. A decade of playing a Queensland side stacked with future immortals, followed by a…
The Spotlight – July 3, 2023: Origin 3 Selections Rewarding And Penalising The Eels
Is it possible to be both happy and pissed off from the same news? The naming of three Eels players in the NSW Origin team should be cause for celebration. Taken in isolation as validation for the individual form of…
Bumpers Up – June 27, 2023: Carty, Sivo, Asi, Origin And Other Musings
Normally I hate bye weeks. I miss the footy and watching other NRL teams run around just doesn’t cut it. This year is different. With so many player absences impacting Parra’s 2023 campaign, I’m happy that the players are getting…
From The Stands – June 26, 2023: Lessons For Our Eels and The Hunt For Salary Cap Rules
“Simplicity wins matches, complexity loses them.” Jack Gibson This is one of my favourite quotes from the great man and it’s been stuck in my head since the Dolphins match. In my mind, the lessons to come from this match will…