Welcome to winter weather, as the cold finally kicks in and we shiver our way through another Eels v Rabbitohs contest. These games have been misery personified for Parramatta fans for the last decade, but maybe, just maybe, this time…
TCT Golden Point – 20 June 2026 – The Game Behind the Game: Gambling Culture and the Accountability Gap
Greetings TCT Readers, happy bye-round and welcome to another edition of TCT Golden Point. This week I look at the broader cultural and administrative issues beneath the Ashley Klein gambling controversy. As always I hope you find it insightful and…
NRLW Trial – June 19, 2026: Eels vs Bulldogs
Welcome to the first official NRLW trial for the 2026 season. With the competition proper due to kick off on July 1, we’ve hit the pointy end of the preseason. Parra take on the Tigers in Round One, a Sunday…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 15 vs Raiders
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 15 2026 clash with the Canberra Raiders
The Preview – Round 15, 2026: Eels vs Raiders
The Eels and the Raiders stumble into their round 15 clash, beaten, battered and bitterly disappointing in season 2026. We’ve been injured and can’t defend, but I don’t know what the Raiders’ excuse is. Maybe the players are just having…
TCT Golden Point – 12 June 2026 – Stronger Together: Supporting Emerging Change with a Whole System Cultural Shift
Hey Parra Fans, TCT Golden Point is back after a short hiatus. This week’s TCTGP looks at the emerging player-led cultural shift taking place in Australian Rugby League, and whether broader system-wide change is needed for that movement to reach…
Bumpers Up – June 10, 2026: Current State Of The Eels Nation
It’s been a while between Bumpers Up drinks, but Parra’s recent form and fan opinions about the roster have necessitated finding the time to put the column together. Spoiler – there will be a mix of criticism and reality checks…
Post Game Grades – 2026 Round 14 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 14 2026 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs
The Preview – Round 14, 2026: Eels vs Bulldogs
The great sporting rivalries don’t care for form or ladder position, and that’s a good thing given this edition of the Eels v Bulldogs sees both sides far closer to the cellar than the penthouse. Both sides have been plucky,…
From The Stands – June 5, 2026: Getting The Eels Roster Balance Right
Last Saturday I experienced competing/clashing emotions. I was proud that our team had a red hot crack against the Knights. Their effort levels were everything that supporters could ask for. But simultaneously I felt immense frustration about the execution in…