Before we get into the wingers, I want to thank the TCT community for the feedback and terrific engagement on the Fullbacks piece. I will just single out one piece of feedback for special attention. To my old friend Josh…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 24, 2025: Lennox Head Report 2
Eels fans would be aware that the NRL squad relocated to Lennon Head for preseason training last week, and TCT was proud to be able to bring you the observations of local Eels fan, Lenno Eel. Along with over a…
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 1: Fullback
As we count down to the 2025 pre-season trials, I reckon we’re all champing at the bit for the on-field action to begin. So why not spice up the off-field conversation with some spirited debate about the relative merits of…
Eels Rookie Watch 2025: The Forwards
Sixties has been doing a typically excellent job keeping us all informed of the happenings out of Kellyville in one of the most important preseasons for club in a long, long time. Amidst all of his reports has been the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 22, 2025: Lennox Head Camp
The Eels squad has relocated up north for this week, staying and training at the Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation Camp at Lennox Head. Fortunately for our readers, the reach of The Cumberland Throw extends far and wide, which means…
Junior Reps Trial – January 18, 2025: Eels vs Panthers
The Eels take on the Panthers in what has become an annual final junior reps trial at Windsor. First up are the girls teams on Friday night with the boys scheduled for Saturday morning. Last week, the Bulldogs got the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 17, 2025: Mixing It Up
Just when I thought that I was close to naming the Eels top 17 for round one, Jason Ryles and his staff threw a bit of a curve ball to myself and any observers at training today. Whether it was…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 16, 2025: Moses And Williams Shine
I appreciate that TCT readers are looking to share their opinions on the media stories about Dylan Brown. There were plenty of thoughts added in the replies to yesterday’s training reports. Can I ask that any further opinions on that…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 14 & 15, 2025: Mach Schau!
Tuesday was a big session. So much so, that Wednesday had to be a lighter load day and it was. Given that it panned out that way, I’ve decided to combine the two sessions into one report, the majority of…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 13, 2025: Building Towards The Trials
Each day, in recording my training notes, I try to be as factual as possible. Readers want some level of assessment, so an element of the eye test and/or gut reaction also has to be included. So when I wrote…