We’re getting to the pointy of the pre-season where differences from last year are becoming more noticeable. I’m not talking about the training or the processes. Nor am I referring to the new personnel. Firstly, there’s the transformation of the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 3, 2025: The Count Down Is On
Did you realise that in just eleven days the Eels will play their first official trial of the 2025 season. Or should I say, play their first match in the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge. If you can’t wait that long for…
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 3: Centre
Well, we have covered off Fullbacks and Wingers and so far, I have gotten off largely unscathed. Thank you everyone for the feedback, I have thoroughly enjoyed the respectful debate. As always, I am blown away by the depth of…
Eels Junior Reps Live Blog – Round One, 2025: Harold Matts & SG Ball vs Knights
The Eels male elite pathways teams trek north to Cessnock today to face the traditionally strong Newcastle Knights in the opening round of the 2025 Junior Representative season. This year will present some challenges in coverage with the male and…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 29 to 31, 2025: Moses Scrimmage Try Double
The Eels have returned from Lennox Head, and that week up the coast was perfectly timed for a squad building their unity and combinations in the lead up to round one. Feedback from the camp has been highly positive, with…
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 2: Winger
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…