The series tells the story of Parramatta in the early days of settlement from 1800, then to 1908 when Cumberland was a foundation club in the newly created Rugby League Football code in Australia, up to 2001 when they appeared in their 8th Grand Final.

When the game of Rugby League was established in 1908, Cumberland was the foundation club that represented the Parramatta area; however, they only lasted one year.

[2] In the early seasons from 1947 the club came last on many occasions but with the introduction of players such as Ron Lynch, Brian Hambly and Ken Thornett they started making semifinals and finals from 1963 to 1965.

[4] They also had the entire NSW state of origin backline from Ray Price (lock), Peter Sterling (half), Brett Kenny (5/8th), Steve Ella and Mick Cronin (centres) and Eric Grothe (wing).

The club has a good following of fans and are valued as an important part of the National Rugby League current 16 team competition.