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
The Preview – Round 14, 2026: Eels vs Bulldogs
The great sporting rivalries don’t care for form or ladder position, and that’s a good thing given this edition of the Eels v Bulldogs sees both sides far closer to the cellar than the penthouse. Both sides have been plucky,…
From The Stands – June 5, 2026: Getting The Eels Roster Balance Right
Last Saturday I experienced competing/clashing emotions. I was proud that our team had a red hot crack against the Knights. Their effort levels were everything that supporters could ask for. But simultaneously I felt immense frustration about the execution in…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 13 vs Knights
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 13 2026 clash with the Newcastle Knights
TCT Golden Point – 31 May 2026 – The Executive Exit, the Power Shift, and the Corporate Minefield
Hey Parra fans, welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point. This week I am taking an evidence based, but ultimately subjective look at the resignation of NRL CEO Andrew Abdo: the fall-out, the next steps and the volatile…
The Preview – Round 13, 2026: Eels vs Knights
Like Bart Simpson waiting for Krusty the Clown to come and save Kamp Krusty, Eels fans have sat in the corner, rocking back and forth muttering “round 13 will save us” as it heralded the return of most of the…
TCT Golden Point – 23 May 2026 – Expansion Equity, Competitive Balance and Fan Fatigue
Hey Parra fans, Welcome to this weeks edition of TCT Golden Point, where I broadly explore rugby league expansion over-time and whether the current system is fair, balanced and sustainable. As always I hope you find it insightful and engaging.…
The Spotlight – May 18, 2026: Eels Search For Eighty Percent
Round 11 has wrapped up, and the “Not So Magic” Round, an Eels home game, has resulted in yet another lopsided defeat. The current NRL ladder has the club occupying 15th place with only the Titans and the winless Dragons…
The Preview – Round 11, 2026: Eels vs Storm
It’s the favourite weekend of every footy fan with a leave pass: Magic Round. Or as it is better known, Schoolies for Dads. While every footy Instagram personality you know is pushing their multis from the Caxton Hotel this week,…