Questions. I’m probably not alone in having a swag of them swimming around in my head at the moment. After Monday afternoon, a few more were added to the list. Why is Kenny starting instead of coming off the bench?…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 4: Eels vs Tigers
MONDAY, 2ND APRIL 2018 KICK OFF: 4pm ANZ STADIUM One of the big events on the NRL calendar is this traditional Easter Monday clash between the Eels and the Tigers. Parramatta are on their own Easter egg hunt (make that…
Tigers Analysis – The Defenders & The Attackers
Following a much-improved defensive display against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, our Parramatta Eels boys went some way to restoring the pride in the blue and gold jersey last week. Although it wasn’t enough to secure the two points and victory, it…
From The Stands – Keeping The Faith
Keeping the faith. It’s easy enough to say, but why should I? What did I see “From The Stands” to give me, or any other Eels supporter, the basis for such faith? I saw a team that played tough, showed…
Stat Attack Review – Round 3, 2018: Eels defeated by Sharks
STAT ATTACK REVIEW: ROUND 3 EELS – 4 (Tries: Auva’a) Defeated by SHARKS – 14 (Tries: Townsend. Goals: Townsend 5 from 5 Attempts) ANZ Stadium Crowd: 25,106 (Combined Double Header Crowd) First, the obvious statement: not as bad as…
The Spotight – Five Grades Assessment
This last week has been tough for everyone associated with Parra, but the footy rolled on with five grades of Parramatta action to attend and report on. My apologies for not including the Tarsha Gale Cup (won 42 to 18…
Sharks Analysis – Effort Areas
How has your week been Eels fans? Are you hanging in there? I, like I’m sure the rest of you, have been on the end of a barrage of questions about our performance against Manly last week. Whether it was…
From The Stands – Integrity, Respect, Excellence (and Honesty)
Sunday’s slaughter. We can’t ignore it but neither should we now dwell on it. Of course I’m disappointed but I want our players to pick themselves up and put their best self forward. So as a fan up in the…
TCT Editorial – More Than That Eels’ Try Line Was Crossed
Since its inception, the Cumberland Throw has been a Parramatta Eels Supporters site. We take that seriously. It means that we are there to support the team – regardless of the result. It’s been a line in the sand that…
Sea-Eagles Analysis – Control the Tempo, Control the Result
Eels fans would have been forgiven for prematurely booking their Grand Final tickets following the opening 30-minutes against the Penrith Panthers last Sunday afternoon, after dominating field position & laying on some lovely set-plays to build a 14-0 lead away…