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…
Eels Training – March 14 & 15, 2018
How does a team re-group after a loss? It’s only the first round, but after the Eels big pre-season, and an impressive trial win over the Knights, dropping the Premiership points against the Panthers was an unexpected result. Letting the…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 2, 2018: Eels vs Sea Eagles
EELS vs SEA EAGLES SUNDAY, 18 MARCH 2018 – LOTTOLAND Here we go again, Many and Parra …… Every time these two clubs clash, memories are evoked of that classic Tooheys ad and the iconic jingle. The jingle transcended being…
Stat Attack Review – Round 1, 2018: Eels defeated by Panthers
STAT ATTACK REVIEW: ROUND 1 EELS – 14 (Tries: Hoffman 2, Norman. Goals: Moses 1 from 2, Norman 0 from 1) defeated by PANTHERS – 24 (Tries: Blake 2, Kikau. Goals: Cleary 6 from 6) PANTHERS STADIUM Crowd: 21,500…
From The Stands – Round 1 Reflections
The footy is back and even after an all too familiar, absolutely frustrating game from my beloved Eels, I still loved the day and of course my team. I want to start by apologising to all Parra fans and the…
The Spotlight: Eels Supporters
Way back in the late 1960s I developed a passion, an addiction, to the Parramatta club. It made little sense. Sure, they were my local team, but they were hardly the successful proposition that attracts young kids as supporters. I…
Match Day Discussion – Panthers vs Eels (Round 1)
Panthers vs Eels (Round 1) Date: Sunday 11th of March 2018 Venue: Panthers Stadium Kick off: 4:10pm (NSW cup 1:45pm) Head Referee: Ashley Klein Assistant Referee: Matt Noyen Head to head: Played 46, Panthers 22, Eels 23, drawn 1 Head…
Eels Training – March 6, 2018: Premiership Mode
Over the previous four months I’ve waxed lyrical about the pre-season preparations undertaken by the Eels. Like all clubs, the team has stepped up on previous years. That’s the nature of the beast – if you don’t aim to step…