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
TCT Special Feature – The Parra House, A Home Away From Home
Nestled in a quiet street, just a stone’s throw away from the Eels Kellyville HQ, is a beautiful home away from home for a small group of young players. Known as the “Parra House”, it’s so much more than just…
NRLW Preview – Round 1, 2023: Eels vs Tigers
The NRLW season is about to start! With the last season finishing in October, we’re all ready for play to begin in 2023. The Eels impressed in the trial, going toe to toe with the Dragons and winning 18 to…
The Preview – Round 21, 2023: Eels vs Cowboys
Despite fond memories of the Parramatta Eels’ last trip to Townsville, you can’t help but feel concerned about this road trip for a match with huge finals implications. It isn’t just the Cowboys’ impressive home record this year (7 wins,…
From The Stands – July 20, 2023: Accountability And Agendas
What has been worse since 2019 – the management/development of the Tigers or the management of the NRL referees and MRC? It is a genuinely tough question. Mr Annesley returned to the NRL in 2019 and has since been in charge…
The Spotlight – July 17, 2023: A Question Of Discipline
Something is going terribly wrong for our Eels. Officiating decisions and suspensions are playing a significant role in the season and it cannot be ignored. Coach Brad Arthur places a high value on team discipline. Over the course of his…
Post Game Grades – Round 20 vs Titans
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 20 2023 clash with the Gold Coast Titans
Bumpers Up – July 13, 2023: Origin And The Run Home
The run home. It’s the part of the season that all supporters want to engage in. After all, there’s nothing worse than either talking about next year or working out mathematical possibilities at a time when you’d prefer to be…
From The Stands – July 11, 2023: Put That Game Behind Us
Just move on. It was a tough to watch the Warriors put on a score against the Eels, and no doubt the players will learn plenty during their review, but as a fan, there’s nothing much to dwell upon. Trying…