The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round two 2023 clash with the Cronulla Sharks.
The Preview – Round 2, 2023: Eels vs Sharks
After an emotion fuelled round one matchup against the despicable Storm, round two sees a much more neutral opponent arrive on the doorway to the west as the Cronulla Sharks prepare for a trip to CommBank Stadium. There just isn’t…
Bumpers Up – March 8, 2023: Moses Free Zone
Welcome to this happy place. A spot without conjecture or debate about the contract of a particular halfback. Instead we’ll focus on a couple of other players that should be locked up sooner rather than later. We know what can…
From The Stands – March 6, 2023: Inequitable Draw Punishes Club Members
I love the summer holidays but it was great to have the footy season starting again. And nothing beats being at the game. After the match, big Nelson looked up to the stands and “applauded” the Eels fans. I know…
Post Game Grades – Round 1 vs Storm
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels round one 2023 clash with the Melbourne Storm.
The Preview – Round 1, 2023: Eels vs Storm
Like most Parramatta Eels fans, I hate the Melbourne Storm. From the salary cap cheating that makes the great 2009 Parramatta run a “what could have been” to the scores of grubby footballers they have produced, for well over a…
Crystal Ball – Top 8 Predictions: Season 2023
You know that the season opener is just a few sleeps away when The Cumberland Throw publishes its annual instalment of “The Crystal Ball”. It’s the one time of the year when you’ll find the opinion of all contributors in…
The Spotlight – February 21, 2023: Eels Injury List Casts Shadow Over Opening Round
In an interview during Friday night’s Fox League match preview, Brad Arthur confirmed that nine Eels players were unavailable for trial selection. Amongst those out of action were first grade contenders Maika Sivo (knee), Bryce Cartwright (fractured jaw), Waqa Blake…
Bumpers Up – February 14, 2023: Trials And Observations
The first round of NRL trials are now in the rear view mirror and the rugby league world marches onwards towards the new season. Reactions to the results and performances have been bigger than past years. It’s probably the consequence…
Parramatta Eels Round 1 Team List – Final Prediction
Back on October 24 last year I had a crack at predicting the Eels Round 1 team list. Not one metre of preseason conditioning had been run at that stage, but what NRL fan doesn’t enjoy trying to tip who’ll…