In 2023, the Eels needed injuries and suspensions to be kept to a minimum. There’s nothing unique about that, but any club lacking depth in particular positions will be crossing their fingers and their toes. Unfortunately, fate has been a…
The Corner Post – August 3, 2023: Milestones, Returns And Deals
Welcome to “The Corner Post”, a new weekly run down on the main takes from around the NRL. Here at The Cumberland Throw, we love bringing you everything Parramatta Eels, but with so much news happening in the game, we’ve…
From The Stands – August 2, 2023: The Importance Of Facing The Truth
It was tough to watch our team take on the Storm. Like many sitting and watching I did not like what I saw, and if I had written this in the hours post-match, my reaction may have been a little…
Parramatta 2023 – A Diagnosis (Autopsy) Of The Season, Part One: An Incomplete Roster
The Eels 2023 season is on life support. With five rounds remaining, the club is sitting in 11th place on the ladder and away matches against the table topping Panthers and Broncos await. Forget looking at the mathematics of the…
Post Game Grades – Round 22 vs Storm
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 22 2023 clash with the Melbourne Storm
Vale Alan Overton AM OAM – The Heart Of Parramatta
He never pulled on an Eels jersey, but the name Alan Overton is and always should be synonymous with the Eels. His was a life well lived, and many thousands of people in western Sydney will be forever grateful. Alan…
NRLW Preview – Round 2, 2023: Dragons vs Eels
The Eels and Dragons are chasing their first two points of the season after struggling in their opening round clashes last weekend. Against the Knights, the Dragons came up short despite giving supporters cause for optimism through the impressive performances…
The Preview – Round 22, 2023: Eels vs Storm
It’s been a fairly flat month for Parramatta fans. Suspensions, injuries and not a lot to like on the field, the creeping doom of being the odd team out in the finals race isn’t helping either. Yet nothing shakes off…
From The Stands – July 26, 2023: Should The Eels Re-Think The Ruck?
Let me begin with a warning. Those Blue and Gold glasses of mine remain firmly in place. Nothing has changed in the NRL or the refereeing ranks so there’s no need for me to let up on my biased support.…
Post Game Grades – Round 21 vs Cowboys
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 21 2023 clash with the North Queensland Cowboys