Much has already been said about the Eels vs Broncos game in Darwin. The game itself was filled with obstacles to winning, and the Eels weren’t good enough to overcome them. First and foremost was the self inflicted obstacle. Our…
Post Game Grades – Round 8 vs Broncos
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 8 2023 clash with the Brisbane Broncos
The Preview – Round 8, 2023: Eels vs Broncos
It’s time for the Territory Eels’ annual trip north to Darwin, which means it’s time for my annual rant about how little the NRL does to support this initiative. Maybe because the deal is club driven, something the Eels profit…
Bumpers Up – April 20, 2023: It’s Getting Better In PARRAdise
It doesn’t take much to improve my mood. When the Eels start winning games, I’m immediately in a happier place. Should a victory happen to be over an old foe like the Bulldogs, it’s even sweeter. The cherry on top…
From The Stands – April 18, 2023: An Eels Season Re-Boot?
Was the Eels victory over the Bulldogs a season re-boot? There was a “start of the season” feel in the stands last Sunday. Everything about the game reminded me why I love the footy, especially watching it live. The early…
Post Game Grades – Round 7 vs Bulldogs
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 7 2023 clash with the Canterbury Bulldogs
The Preview – Round 7, 2023: Eels vs Bulldogs
In a season where we made a grand final and put on one of the great Eels victories in the qualifier, my favourite memory of 2022 may be watching dejected Bulldogs fans streaming out of CommBank Stadium shortly after halftime…
Bumpers Up – April 13, 2023: Enjoy Any Victory
How good is winning! I don’t care that the Eels weren’t “pretty” in defeating the Tigers. Any victory was far better than the alternative. From a selfish perspective, it’s much easier creating site content after a successful weekend. As a…
From The Stands – April 12, 2023: Eels vs Dogs = Genuine Football Rivalry
Let’s get past Easter Monday’s match with the Tigers. It was a strange game to take in live, but the Eels got exactly what was needed – two competition points, and no major injuries or suspensions. Call it an ugly…
Post Game Grades – Round 6 vs Tigers
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round 6 2023 clash with the Wests Tigers