Welcome to what we call a “character building” weekend for Parramatta Eels fans, as we face our in form bitter rivals the Bulldogs with literally half a first grade squad. Just to rub salt in the wound, this was meant…
TCT Golden Point – 17 April 2026 – Role Ambiguity, Hidden Costs and Paying the Price Twice
Hey Parra fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point: an “in the news” focused weekly column about all things Parramatta Eels and Rugby league in general. As always, I hope you find it insightful and engaging. …
The Spotlight – April 11, 2026: Finding The Positivity In Adversity; It’s Why They Coach
The scene is Eels HQ at Kellyville on Wednesday, with the coaches out on the training track and the players about to take the field. I jokingly asked the question, “Is there anyone left?” Instantly, the replies came back. “How…
Live Blog – Junior Rep Finals Week 1, Tarsha Gale & SG Ball: Eels vs Bulldogs
The finals schedule on Saturday at Ringrose Park features the under 19s teams in the first two games. Accordingly, we’ll break up our coverage in much the same way. I’ll cover the Gale and the Ball whilst Forty will blog…
TCT Golden Point – 10 April 2026 – Blurred Lines, Too Many Cooks and Too Much Tech
Hey Parra Fans, Welcome to this week’s issue of TCT Golden Point. This week I am exploring modern technology saturation, its impact on the game, and whether/why after 10 years in practice, the bunker might need a new coat of…
From The Stands – April 9, 2026: The Moments That A Team Cannot Control
Fact vs Opinion; it’s nothing new in rugby league. Fan bases are naturally passionate and one eyed. As a fan base, Eels supporters are no better, no worse than other clubs. We all have our opinions. Unfortunately, my pregame opinion…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 5 vs Tigers
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 5 2026 clash with the Wests Tigers
Vale: Neville Glover OAM
On Friday morning, we all awoke to the sad news that the legendary Neville “Nifty” Glover, Eels player 340, had passed away late on the previous night. A life member and Eels Hall of Fame inductee, Neville was 70 years…
The Preview – Round 5, 2026: Eels vs Tigers
In writing these previews for however many years it has been (I started before set restarts were a thing, I believe), I have well and truly exhausted all of my Easter puns, gags and clever factoids. I have parted the…
Live Blog – Lisa Fiaola And Tarsha Gale Cups Round 9, 2026: Eels vs Bulldogs
It feels like the girls are destined to do this forever…the final regular season round clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs. The Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale Cups are both set for monstrous battles with their arch-rivals from Belmore as crucial…