Victory over the Panthers did not come easy, and that’s exactly what was expected. It even required the Eels to overcome the deflating sight of Junior being sin binned followed by Cleary kicking one of the code’s greatest ever field…
Bumpers Up – March 27, 2023: Singing Some Praises
How good is winning? After three weeks of being near enough but not good enough, our NRL team finally found a victory against the toughest of all opponents. Walking out of CommBank Stadium with a spring in the step rather…
Post Game Grades – Round 4 vs Panthers
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round four 2023 clash with the Penrith Panthers.
Live Blog – Junior Representatives (Rd 8) & Jersey Flegg (Rd 4) vs Penrith Panthers
Magic Round comes early for the Blue & Gold as March Madness kicks off at New Era Stadium, Cabramatta. Five games, one venue, one day. That is the formula for the Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers as they lock horns…
The Preview – Round 4, 2023: Eels vs Panthers
I usually use this little introduction to talk a bit of trash, outline the rivalry with our opponent and have a few digs. There isn’t much point in that this week, because every Eels fan is all too familiar with…
From The Stands – March 20, 2023: Matching The Panthers
It should come as no surprise that I was frustrated by what happened on the field last Thursday night. No doubt there will be many supporters and even the players themselves who feel similarly. At the top of my…
Post Game Grades – Round 3 vs Sea Eagles
The Cumberland Throw’s patented, award winning post game grades for the Parramatta Eels’ round three 2023 clash with the Manly Sea Eagles.
Live Blog – Junior Representatives Round 7 vs Manly Sea Eagles
The Junior Representative competitions continue their climbs towards the finals as we enter Round 7. For the Parramatta Eels, all three grades are locked in fierce competition for a Top 6 finish with the Harold Matthews and SG Ball eyeing…
The Spotlight – March 13, 2023: It Can Be Done
“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.” – Vince Lombardi Could there be a better start to the NRL season…
The Preview – Round 3, 2023: Eels vs Sea Eagles
After opening up the season against two competition heavyweights, it will be a relief for Parramatta fans to be heading to Brookvale for a clash with a team that missed the 2022 finals, the Manly Sea Eagles. A dysfunctional mess…