Whilst there is still technical, mathematical hope for the Parramatta Eels in 2023, this side has proven over the last month that it deserves no such faith. Pathetic barely begins to describe the efforts against the Storm and Broncos, and…
The Corner Post – August 17, 2023: Big Moments, Big Decisions
Round 24 was filled with major revelations, finals blows and massive contract calls for teams across the League. Season Over For Moses The killer blow to the Eels finals hopes was finally delivered on Friday night at the Gabba. Defeated…
The Spotlight – August 17, 2023: The Bright Light In The Eels Future
My recent series of posts on the Eels 2023 season and what the roster will look like in 2024 painted quite a gloomy picture. At this stage, the top 30 for next season looks short on both outside backs and…
From The Stands – August 15, 2023: Not Good Enough
What to write about after the disappointment that was last Friday? I am being disingenuous if I ignore it. It was not good enough. The team competed for twenty minutes but from there it was no contest. Obviously the inherent…
Parramatta 2023 – A Diagnosis (Autopsy) Of The Season, Part 3: What Lies Ahead?
The first two posts in this series examined the current roster and the impact of injuries and suspensions. It highlighted the lack of depth and options in key positions, and discussed the resulting pressures throughout 2023 as the team attempted…
The Preview – Round 24, 2023: Eels vs Broncos
You may not have heard, but the Parramatta Eels’ season is on the line this weekend against the Brisbane Broncos. The Eels take their third short turnaround of the year (and their second involving both interstate travel and a game…
The Corner Post – August 10, 2023: Controversy Reigns Supreme
Round 23 was a controversial one, generating criticism over send-off calls and dubious tries. If the legendary Rex Mossop was still with us, he’d be all over it. Send Off Fiasco The first three games of Round 23 saw a…
TCT Special Report – The 2023 BGA Eels Reunion Weekend Plus Player Interviews
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Blue and Gold Alliance Annual Reunion is the major event on the calendar for former graded Eels players and officials. A measure of the growth and importance of the…
From The Stands – August 9, 2023: The Carty Way
How should we react to the Eels victory over the Dragons? We certainly had a wild ride watching from the CommBank Stadium stands. While the Eels started well and then drifted into silly errors that proved costly, I respected the…
Post Game Grades – Round 23 vs Dragons
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 23 2023 clash with the St George-Illawarra Dragons