The Eels didn’t do it the easy way, but they got the job done last weekend and put a slither of distance between themselves and the spoon race with a victory over North Queensland. The “easy way” doesn’t compute for…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Round 24, 2025: Eels vs Sharks/Jets
The James Hardie Centre of Excellence at Kellyville is the venue for a lower grades double header as the Eels host the Sharks and their feeder club, the Newtown Jets, in Round 24 of the Jersey Flegg Cup and…
The Preview – Round 23, 2025: Eels vs Cowboys
The Eels emerged from their stroll down murderer’s row all the wiser with experience and clutching a single upset victory over Brisbane, but now they need to turn the lessons of noble losses into some wins against the fellow dregs…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Cup Round 23, 2025: Eels vs Storm
In a match which could secure their finals berth, the fifth-placed Eels take on the top of the table Storm at Kellyville. The clash will be a home-coming for Storm half Dylan Brettle, a Rouse Hill Rhinos junior and 2024…
From The Stands – August 6, 2025: Stay The Course
Recently, I wrote about my fears that our Eels team would not be equipped to compete as they should for the remainder of the season. I didn’t agree with Jason Ryles’ decision to leave Dylan Brown on the sideline and…
The Preview – Round 22, 2025: Eels vs Storm
Well that (nearly a) week just flew by. Amazing what a brilliant win can do for the passage of time. While I’d love to ride high on that Brisbane victory for a while longer, the Parramatta Eels now have the…
Off the Cumberland Fence – July 2025: A History Of The Slippery Eels Bucking The Broncos
Well, what a win that was on Friday night! It was certainly one to remember, and a sure sign that these baby Eels are a team on the rise. Even though it was an early morning from where I was…
Post Game Grades – Round 21 vs Broncos
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 21 2025 clash with the Brisbane Broncos
The Preview – Round 21, 2025: Eels vs Broncos
The Parramatta Eels continue their month-long march along murderer’s row, this week facing the red hot Brisbane Broncos. The ponies are on a five-match winning streak, knocking off the Warriors, Sharks and Bulldogs in that time, whilst the Eels are…
Bumpers Up – July 23, 2025: When Footy Is Essential
I’ll get straight to the point. It’s been some time since I’ve written about Parra or the footy, and this Bumpers Up column is for my benefit. It’s a selfish exercise. This week, I need to write. I need the…