The “days since last disgrace” counter on the Leichhardt Oval scoreboard is back to zero, as the Wests Tigers have once again dominated the rugby league discourse with their latest dramas. We don’t need to recount all of those dramas…
TCT Golden Point – 27 July 2026 – Challenging Biases and Cynicism: Perceptions and Opinions v. Data and Evidence
Hey Parra fans, This week my still optimistic yet growingly cynical, data-driven curiosity is taking readers on a numerical journey that attempts to heal my frustrations, challenge my biases and decode my fan fatigue regarding the season thus far. To…
Live Blog – NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Cup Rd 21, 2026: Eels vs Penrith Panthers
Sixties and myself leap back into action this afternoon as the Battle Of The West becomes more of a War Of The West as the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup get a piece of the fight. The Panthers shape…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 21 vs Panthers
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 21 2026 clash with the Penrith Panthers
The Preview – Round 21, 2026: Eels vs Panthers
We’re at the point in the Parramatta season where the only person not looking ahead to 2027 is apparently Mitchell Moses. Whilst I do feel like a broken record in writing these previews most weeks, the sad truth of that…
TCT Golden Point – 18 July 2026 – Beyond the Team List: Building Organisational Capability for Premiership Success
Hey Parra Fans, This week I am continuing on from the recent recruitment discussion and looking at: the correlation between organisational capability and premiership success through the lens of three well established organisational frameworks: Organisational Ambidexterity, Dynamic Capabilities, and The Theory…
Bumpers Up – July 14, 2026: The Bumpy Ride That Is Parradise
It’s been a mix of emotions for the Parramatta Eels and supporters over the past couple of weeks. The joy of victory over the old foe in Manly was soon followed by the news that the Eels were close to…
The Preview – Round 19, 2026: Eels vs Roosters
Origin is over, and the race to the finals begins! I’m not naive or hopeful enough to start making calculations for the Eels to make the eight after the impressive win last week, especially since six of our last nine…
Live Blog NSW Cup – Round 18, 2026: Eels vs Sea Eagles
A full day of five grades concludes with the Eels taking on the Sea Eagles in a bottom of the table NSW Cup game. Manly are on a long losing streak. Similarly, the Eels are struggling to find anything close…
TCT Golden Point – 28 June 2026 – The Gap Between Well Resourced and Well Revered: Dollar Value v Total Employment/Employee Value
Greetings Parra fans, and welcome to another fashionably late but thorough TCT Golden Point. This week I am drawing heavily on my natural inclination to find new ways to merge my professional life with my love of the Eels and…