According to club records, Brad Arthur last week equaled Brian Smith’s achievement of coaching the Eels in 243 first grade games. That means that when Parra faces the Bulldogs, the local junior who started his footy journey with the Seven…
Stats That Matta – Parramatta Eels 2023 Mid Season Report
Stats That Matta hasn’t been a regular feature on The Cumberland Throw during 2023, but that doesn’t mean I’m not around. Work commitments have limited my ability to create weekly content, but I wanted to find the time to provide…
From The Stands – May 30, 2022: Helping Players To Achieve Their Potential
Two premiership points, it’s the goal of every round so let’s classify the match against the Cowboys as mission completed. Outside of achieving that goal, the game itself was almost a microcosm of the Eels 2023 season thus far. A…
Post Game Grades – Round 13 vs Cowboys
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 13 2023 clash with the North Queensland Cowboys
The Tip Sheet – 2023 Ep 40: Preview With Muggo/Instant Reaction, Eels Again Shrug Off Injury To Defeat Gritty Cowboys
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! Instant Reaction starts at 27:43 John Muggleton joins Sixties and Forty20 to preview the Round 13 match against the North Queensland Cowboys live from Jacks Bar & Grill. ‘Muggo’ shares…
The Preview – Round 13, 2023: Eels vs Cowboys
Last year’s preliminary final was an all-time performance for the Parramatta Eels, and it turns out, their grand final. The best defensive effort from an Eels team in decades, in a hostile environment and against one of the toughest sides…
From The Stands – May 23, 2023: A Unified Team And Farewelling Jake Arthur
“I’m glad I did that!” Have you ever thought that to yourself? Straight after full time on Friday night I messaged Sixties about how happy I was to have made the long trip to Allianz Stadium. And why wouldn’t I…
The Spotlight – May 21, 2023: Are The Eels A More Consistent Team In 2023?
The Eels are playing better and more consistent football in 2023 than they were in 2022. That may sound crazy, but that was my stance before Friday night’s incredible victory over Souths, a win that simply reaffirmed my belief. At…
Post Game Grades – Round 12 vs Rabbitohs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 12 2023 clash with the South Sydney Rabbitohs
The Preview – Round 12, 2023: Eels vs Rabbitohs
Seeing South Sydney come up on the Eels schedule in recent years is like being reminded of a dentist appointment you booked 12 months in advance. You know that pain is coming. We are the Bunnies bunnies right now, no…