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
The Preview – Round 6, 2023: Eels vs Tigers
The Wests Tigers are having one of those weeks that makes you sit back and think “gee, glad that isn’t us.” Actually the Wests Tigers are having one of those decades. The off-field performances make the on-field efforts look decent,…
The Spotlight – April 8, 2023: Could Lewis Be Right About Jake Arthur?
“Jake’s pretty tall, he’s a big boy already. But as he puts some more size on, I think he’ll be a really nice ball-playing lock” Has NSW Origin great Luke Lewis just foretold the future of Jake Arthur? Writing about…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 6 Parramatta Eels vs Wests Tigers
The long weekend of footy begins with the Jersey Flegg as the Parramatta Eels travel to Lidcombe Oval to take on the Wests Tigers. The Eels have been on a roll in the Flegg over the last three weeks, playing…