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That was certainly one out of the box. The Eels produced some of their worst and best footy inside the same game as they nearly broke a NRL record in their ill-fated comeback attempt against the Rabbitohs in Indigenous Round. The Tip Sheet breaks it all down from the awful first half to the big fight back and everything in between.
Gold including a triple header at Redfern Oval as the Jersey Flegg Cup, NSWWP and NSW Cup squads all do battle with the Bunnies. The Flegg and NSWWP are looking to stay on pace with other finals contenders and will need to knock over a competitor in that regard in the Rabbitohs.The NRLW has the titanic task of trying to upset the Sydney Roosters on Sunday. The show looks at the areas where they can disrupt the Tri-colours in a game where they are mammoth underdogs.
Sean Russell and perhaps Bailey Simonsson are set to return for the Eels in the NSW Cup while Jezaiah Funa-Iuta could be in line for a NRL debut in the back row. Sir Mix-a-Lot might have something to say about all the back that is in action for Parramatta this week. The Tip Sheet mixes it all down like a circa 1990s Seattle DJ as Sixties and Forty20 get stuck into the front leg of Indigenous Round as the Eels meet the Rabbitohs.The Blues have a new head coach as Matt King replaces Laurie Daley to lead the NRL news as the boys go around the code to bring you the latest happenings through club land the representative scene.
Where do you even begin with that one? The record says that the Parramatta Eels won in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership but anyone that bore witness to this game will have questions about what they saw. In one of the ugliest, most ill-disciplined victories you will ever see - the Parramatta Eels have defeated the Wests Tigers 16-13. Sixties and Forty20 try desperately not to add to the error count as they debrief a decidedly hollow victory on Sunday night.
We have a trio of games against the Wests Tigers (and Magpies) for the men and a trip to Wagga Wagga for the ladies as they play in Magic Round against the Newcastle Knights. The Tip Sheet is all over it as the Flegg, NRLW and NRL all look to build on tough, gritty efforts last week that all barely failed to yield points while the NSW Cup have a chance to consolidate on a season beat performance following their upset win over the Panthers.Sixties and Forty20 preview the quartet of games (it is a global bye in the NSWWP) in what will be an action packed Sunday for the Eels.
It is up for debate whether Rudyard Kipling would approve but with the Eels, Bears and Tigers all converging this week we have something of the rugby league equivalent of The Jungle Book playing out in real time. The Tip Sheet looks at the latest happenings from Parradise and the NRL as the Perth Bears table an eye-watering offer to Junior Paulo.Parramatta go big cat hunting for the second week running as they look to bring down the drama-laden Wests Tigers in the NRL. It is Magic Round in the NRLW as our girls look to try and build on a heart breaking loss to the Warriors in what was a greatly improved team performance. The boys break down all of the big news from TLT across these grades and all the way down to the Jersey Flegg.The Tigers have dominated the news cycle in the last week following the sudden feud between coach Benji Marshall and top player Adam Doueihi. What is it all about and where has it left the joint venture? Newcastle are reeling from a devastating loss that cost them both Dylan Brown and Dylan Lucas for the season. Is it time to put the red line through them?
I am not sure they get too much more frustrating than Round 21's hugely controversial clash against the Panthers after the Eels fell just 7-points shy of a monstrous boil over amidst some jaw dropping missed calls. Sixties and Forty20 review the heart breaking loss in a fired up Instant Reaction podcast.
A rapid fire turnaround from Team List Tuesday to Thursday night footy means a not so rapid fire show as Sixties and Forty20 pull double duty for a news and previews super show. There was no follow-up signing news after the Eels confirmed Jarome Luai would join the club in 2027 so the fellas check in on the latest as fans remain hungry for more additions to the roster.It is a monster week against the Panthers in all five grades as the show goes in depth from the Jersey Flegg all the way through to the NRLW and NRL. Every squad barring the NSWWP are hunting either bounceback wins or desperate turnarounds in form...which of them figure to be in the mix for a reversal of fortune?As always, the boys go around the NRL to bring you the latest across the code. Several superstars are facing season ending injuries while Manly and Wests are well and truly in their own respective quagmires as their form lines trend down and down.
The NRLW and NSWWP come to the fore this weekend with a bye round putting the men's competitions on the backburner. While both teams are looking to snap back from losses last weekend their respective seasons stand in deeply contrasting situations. The NSWWP are looking to keep touch with the breakaway group at the top of the ladder while in the NRLW the Eels desparately trying to disengage the handbrake.Sixties and Forty20 take a deep dive into both games as the Eels suit up to take on the Wenty Magpies in reserve grade and the Gold Coast Titans in the NRLW.
Gold next year. Luai, a polarising figure in the code, has understandably split fans on whether it is the right move for the Eels but regardless of where you stand there it is ultimately the first major move Parramatta have made for next season since signing Jaydn Su'A. Sixties and Forty20 reflect on the news and the significance of the signing and ruminate on who could be next as the media link the Eels to Jack Howarth.As always, the boys go around the NRL to scope out the latest happenings. The NRL is prepared to make an allowance for Mark Nawaqanitawase to play in the World Cup while Josh Hannay has unloaded on officials after his team went down to the Melbourne Storm in Round 19. All that and more in another live edition of The Tip Sheet.
Daniel Tupou got his magic milestone game as the 300-gamer notched a hat-trick on Saturday night. For the Parramatta Eels though, it was a case of some genuinely gutsy defence getting worn down by a string of errors as the Roosters took an age to capitalise on a gargantuan gap in possession and territory.Sixties and Forty20 review the Round 19 loss in a game where the Eels were all heart but came up short against a top-of-the-table side.
Gold now have a terrific chance to build across Saturday and Sunday - so how do they stack up?Lincoln Fletcher is set to make his NSW Cup debut in Round 19 as he rejoins Lorenzo Talataina in the halves. It adds an extra layer of interest to the Cup this week as the Eels ramp up their development in reserve grade. In the NRLW, Parramatta will be looking for a vastly improved effort after they slumped to a disappointing loss to the Tigers in Round 1 while the NRL squad will be looking to play spoilers to Daniel Tupou's 300th cap on Saturday night.
The NRL is set for an explosive expansion of the salary cap in the wake of the a massive windfall from the new media deal. With rumours suggesting the figure could be around 20 million dollars, the landscape of the code will be changed forever. Sixties and Forty20 tackle the mind-blowing numbers in a live edition of The Tip Sheet.Meanwhile, in Parradise the Eels are reloading after a largely successful weekend against the Sea Eagles and Wests Tigers. Injury and suspension have struck both the NRL and NRLW as Jason Ryles and Steve Georgallis turn to young options to replace Sean Russell (Quadriceps, Rd 23) and Boss Kapua (Suspension, Rd 4). Lincoln Fletcher is set to make his NSW Cup debut this week in an exciting iteration of Team List Tuesday.The big decider for State of Origin takes place tomorrow night - who will prevail? The boys give their finals thoughts on the game before going around the code to discuss the latest bits and bobs.
Gold that largely dictated terms to Manly on the first Sunday of July. The stunning upset came on the back of some of the feistiest and energetic play of the Eels from the whole season - with a few comical moments for both sides.Sixties and Forty20 celebrate a tremendous upset victory as the Eels set things right after a disappointing loss to South Sydney last week!
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 69: NRLW Kicks Off, League Locks In New Broadcast Deal by The Cumberland Throw
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 65: I Guess Close Enough Is Sometimes Good Enough by The Cumberland Throw
The Eels and the Bulldogs meet across all three grades in Round 14 with the two clubs surprisingly evenly matched in the Flegg, Cup and NRL. Sixties and Forty20 preview an age-old rivalry against the back drop of the King's Birthday long weekend and the Monday games.With Kiraz and Crichton potentially in doubt, how do the two teams stack up? The boys discuss how the Eels can complete the sweep on their Western Sydney rivals and what challenges face them in that task.
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 60: Eels Missing Moses, Eagles Subscribe to Foztel by The Cumberland Throw
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 59: Knights Error-ant, Eels Show Courage But Lack Composure by The Cumberland Throw
Chris Ricketts joins Forty20 to preview all of the Round 13 action against the Newcastle Knights in the latest episode of The Tip Sheet. The boys make a quick pit stop to check in on the two Origin results as NSW stole Game 1 from QLD in controversial circumstances on Wednesday while the Blues completed a historic series sweep on Thursday night.It is a triple header at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday as the Eels and the Knights clash across the Jersey Flegg Cup, NSW Cup and NRL. Forty20 and Chris break down all three grades as the Eels look to surge out of the bye. With Mitchell Moses and Jonah Pezet ruled out this week, the burden falls on Ronald Volkman and Joash Papalii in the halves - can the rest of the team lift in order to make their jobs easier? Likewise there are concerns over the lightweight pack the Eels have named this week. How do they find a way to stack up against the in-form Newcastle middles?
An embarrassing inability to complete a multitude of premium attacking opportunities has cost the Eels dearly in Magic Round. While the Melbourne Storm eventually ran out easy winners on the scoreboard, Parramatta squandered an infuriating amount of chances to seize both the initiative and the momentum on Saturday night. Sixties and Forty20 debrief on the incredibly frustrating loss as the Eels now move into a bye and look to reset with some key players hopefully back in the fold in Round 13.
Some big NRL news interrupts the preview podcast as Sixties and Forty20 discuss the most recent developments surrounding Luke Metcalf and Ivan and Nathan Cleary. The Dragons continue their spending spree as they look to remodel their roster after signing Metcalf for 3-years while Ivan Cleary's decision to step back from coaching at the end of 2027 has created intense speculation around Nathan's future.As for the Eels - because this is a Parramatta focused podcast after all - they are in action in the NSW Cup and the NRL as both grades play out of a singular venue this weekend. For the NRL it is Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium while the NSW Cup is hosting its Festival of Footy at North Sydney Oval. The boys preview both games as the Cup look to bounce back from a heavy loss to the Bears while the NRL are looking to build on a crazy win over the Cowboys and bury some Magic Round hoodoos against the Storm.
It is time to wrap up the 2026 Junior Representatives following campaigns that saw the Parramatta Eels progress at least to the second week of the finals in all four grades. Of course the headline act was the Tarsha Gale Cup and their dominant defence of their 2025 title but Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Steve Georgallis to defrief the Harold Matthews, Lisa Fiaola and SG Ball Cups as well.
Round 10 sees the Eels traveling all the way North to Townsville as Parramatta face off with the gunslinging Cowboys. The Tip Sheet has the Spaghetti Western music blaring and the tumbleweeds rolling and Sixties and Forty20 get their hands over their holsters and ready to draw in the blink of an eye. All signs point to a massive shootout on Friday night as the boys break down the keys to victory. The lower grades have a mixed slate of opponents.The NSW Cup will host the high flying Bears while the Jersey Flegg welcome the Kaiviti Silktails to Kellyville in a bumper double header at Eels HQ.
Gold. Forty20 is the lone sheriff in town this week as The Tip Sheet shoots from the hip.The weekend in review features wins for every grade beyond the NRL including a historic double for the Tarsha Gale. The pain just piles on for first grade as Ryley Smith and Will Penisini are both consigned to the injury ward. That directly impact Team List Tuesday as coach Jason Ryles continues to try and make adjustments on the fly with whoever and whatever he has available.The Cowboys flavoured podcast leans into a shootout on Friday night but the NRL is in a perpetual state of shootouts presently with the points flowing to an absurd degree. The Round 9 wrap looks at some of the more telling score lines as the field starts to shake out.Jahream Bula has inked a long term deal with the Tigers, Daniel Saifiti has bowed out of the NRL due to a shoulder injury while Cody Ramsey had an emotional return to first grade in the best (and worst) bits of the round.
Gold as they continue to show plenty of fight but remain guilty of getting in their own way.The spectre of injury also looms large once again with Ryley Smith succumbing to an incredibly painful sternum injury.
The Warriors are rolling into town in Round 9 as The Tip Sheet previews a trio of contests against the New Zealand franchise across the NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg. Craig, John and Chris go into extra depth in the Flegg and Cup this week as the Eels make some bold calls surrounding the acceleration of some talented prospects including Cameron Bamblett, Ryda Talagi and Chris Petrus.Parramatta were let down by a sloppy third quarter against the red hot Sea Eagles last week - can they lock in for the 2nd placed Warriors on Saturday? The show discusses some crucial selection decisions while the boys speculate on some possible changes to the team to combat the outstanding forward pack of the Warriors.
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 46: Tarsha Gale Cup Grand Final Preview by The Cumberland Throw
Gold?The Chiefs have struck some decisive recruitment blows with the signature of Alex Johnston and the rumoured acquisition of Jerome Luai. It is a massive start to the recruitment drive but are things doing as well in Perth? Their Head of Football has departed and rumours of an unsettled football department are gaining momentum.
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 44: Second Half Slumber Costs Eels Dearly by The Cumberland Throw
The Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale Cups are both still very much defending their reigning premierships as both teams enter their Grand Final Qualifiers in red hot form. After earning the week off, both the Fiaola and Gale Cup squads will be fully charged to take on the Bulldogs and Roosters respectively as they look to book a date in the big dance next week.Sixties and Forty20 analyse each team and how they match up against two of their more prevalent rivals in recent times with the Eels, Bulldogs and Roosters all carving out a dominant slice of the Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale Cups.
Chris Ricketts is back! The Tip Sheet, like the Eels, gets some reinforcements for ANZAC Round as the boys preview a trio of games against the Manly Sea Eagles.The boys break down Flegg, Cup and NRL match ups against the Eels' fraternal twin in the Sea Eagles. The returns of Sean Russell and Kelma Tuilagi cause a trickle down impact of playing talent for Parramatta. In the Flegg there is also a significant injection of SG Ball talent as Cameron Bamblett, Ryda Talagi, Chris Petrus and presumably Jackson Koina bolster the side. How big of an influence can they have for the Eels?Kieran Foran has the Sea Eagles flying on a 3-game winning streak while Jason Ryles snapped the Eels out of a funk with their stunning upset of the Bulldogs in Round 7. So who prevails on Sunday?
Gold flag this week as curiously, both teams will meet the minor premiers after a pair of upset results in the upper brackets last week.Sixties and Forty20 preview the two matches on Saturday at Eric Tweedale Stadium as the Matts look to unseat the Knights while the Ball get a shot at redemption against the Rabbitohs. Join the boys as they look at all they key ins and outs, what we know about the opposition and who needs to stand tall on the weekend for the Eels.
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 37: Eels Land Key Target But Injury Crisis Hits DEFCON1 by The Cumberland Throw
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 36: Contemptible Eels Thrashed As Effort Flat Lines by The Cumberland Throw
All four Parramatta squads in the junior pathways have qualified for the finals and the first week of games brings some doozies. We have derby rematches in the Tarsha Gale and SG Ball Cups as the Eels play back-to-back games against the Canterbury Bulldogs. The Lisa Fiola will face the Central Coast Roosters while the Harold Matthews will host the Canberra Raiders.Sixties and Forty20 preview all four games and how the Eels stack up with some familiar opponents. The girls both will have a second chance by virtue of their Top 4 finishes while it is sudden death for the boys in a massive Saturday at Ringrose Park.
Gold. The boys break down a very broken down Team List Tuesday with Araz Nanva set to make his NRL debut...but could there be more rookies in the mix this week? The Weekend Wrap at least has some joy to be found in the lower grades as all four pathways squads qualified for the finals.Stuff happened in the NRL, of that I am certain but it all feels a bit distant given the disastrous sequence of events plaguing the Eels. Still, the boys review Round 5 as the inconsistent results continue to fly in from all angles while the injury bug reaches some of Parramatta's competitors.
Gold. Who was left standing for the club as we now face a short turnaround against the Gold Coast Titans?
Gold prevail amidst questions surrounding their depth and defensive approach?Sixties and Forty20 cover the three senior games across the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and the main event in the NRL. All three grades are feeling the ripple effects on the injuries in first grade, how prepared is each team to cover for them?
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 31 : Junior Reps Rd 9 Previews vs Bulldogs by The Cumberland Throw
Gold in crisis mode. Matt Doorey has a suspected ACL rupture while Isaiah Iongi, victim of a hip-drop tackle, could be facing a hefty stint on the sidelines if syndesmosis is in play. On top of that, Ryley Smith departed the game in the 33rd minute and failed to feature in his usual second stint.Sixties and Forty20 attempt to sift through the carnage and try to separate the home truths for the team from some genuinely miserable bad luck as the Eels try to recoup their losses for the upcoming Easter Monday clash with the Tigers.
Round 8 of the Junior Reps arrives with some major ladder implications to unfold for the Parramatta Eels across the four pathways. Each grade recorded an impressive win last week and now have the chance to consolidate their positions inside the Top 8 with the finals looming.The Tarsha Gale have drawn by far the most critical match-up as they prepare to take down the undefeated Roosters Indigenous Academy. The Lisa Fiaola also face a highly seeded opponent but the situations are reversed as it is the Central Coast Roosters who are faced with the undefeated Eels. For the boys, their opponents are both towards the opposite end of the ladder with both Central Coast squads having a solitary win to their names.
The Battle of the West arrives in Round 4 as the Parramatta Eels look to topple the high flying Penrith Panthers. The Eels are still reeling from the dual losses of J'maine Hopgood and Jordan Samrani but have to find a way to refocus on dismantling the premiership powerhouse that is Penrith.Sixties and Forty20 preview a trio of games against the Panthers on a Saturday slate that has some peculiar scheduling. The actions kicks off in the Jersey Flegg Cup at 4:45PM with both Western Sydney franchises sporting undefeated records. The NSW Cup will take place after the NRL in an unusual outcome but regardless of the time slot the Eels will need to be vastly improved from their last start against the Dragons.How do the Eels attack Penrith in the NRL? The boys offer their insights with a dose of reality ahead of a massive game on Saturday.
Tuesday means it is time to talk team lists, news and the wider NRL as Sixties and Forty20 get set for another action packed podcast. The Tip Sheet reviews a mammoth weekend for the Eels where they clocked 6 wins and just 1 loss. Victory came at a price though with J'maine Hopgood rubbed out for the season while Jordan Samrani is expected to miss at least 6 weeks with a meniscus injury. How does Jason Ryles cover for their losses in the short term and can the Eels make any moves to bolster their back line externally?The Western Sydney derby is on as the Eels and Panthers clash in Round 4. The show runs through Team List Tuesday and how Parramatta and Penrith shape up ahead of a cracking Saturday evening tussle.The Brisbane Broncos are experiencing one hell of a premiership hangover as Ben Te'o walks away from the club. It comes on the back of a prolonged feud between the Broncos and Gordon Tallis and the loss of Payne Haas. What exactly is happening North of the border? Round 3 saw some interesting results and the boys offer their thoughts on the lay of the land as teams start to get separated on the ladder.
Gold in a match that featured escorts and sin bins a plenty. How did the Eels manage to hold on during a perilous second half period with just 12-men? Who stood tall amidst the chaos? What and where can the Eels improve on ahead of a derby clash with the formidable Panthers?
Gold.Jason Ryles welcomes back J'maine Hopgood this week and the boys look at how that impacts the team. Where can the Eels attack the Dragons and what pitfalls do they need to avoid on Sunday if they don't want to fall into any classic Shane Flanagan traps?The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cups are also back in action this week after both teams enjoyed Round 2 byes. How do the two grades stack up heading into Round 3? Should we expect any surprise additions in reserve grade?
The Junior Representatives are ramping up into the pointy end of the season with just three rounds left in the regular season and the Parramatta Eels are very much in play across all four grades. The Tip Sheet is joined by the venerable Steve Georgallis as Sixties and Forty20 catch up on how the juniors are faring.The boys then preview a split round for the Eels as the Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale host the Manly Sea Eagles at Eric Tweedale Stadium while the Harold Matthews and SG Ball will lock horns with the New Zealand Warriors at Kellyville. Who is in and who is out this week? Can the girls keep their momentum rolling and can the boys get back into gear?
Gold and go over some bad news concerning Will Penisini.Peter V'landys isn't backing down on the rise of set starts as players and coaches start to vocalise their issues with the shift in the game. Is this brand of footy sustainable and what, if anything, gives? Bronson Xerri is unhappy at Belmore - what has led to this seemingly sudden conflict? Where could he end up? Alex Johnston etched his name in immortality as he conquered Ken Irvine's long standing try scoring record. After all the hullabaloo, the fans peacefully stormed onto the field at Allianz Stadium and created an iconic moment for the game. What do the boys think about it all now that it is cemented in history?
What is it with the Eels and Broncos and absolute cardiac crushing games at Suncorp? Like last year, the two teams played out an insane nail biter as Parramatta overcame a 20-6 deficit to claim the overall honours 40-32. Yes, defence was very much optional tonight but the Eels showed some real character to fight back and stun the reigning premiers. Sixties and Forty20 schedule a late night reaction after a raucous watch party at Sterlos!
Gold? The boys look at what the Eels need to do to get back on track (spoilers - it is a lot!) and snag a key upset against the reigning premiers.Another short week means the Junior Representatives find themselves rolled into another combination podcast as the shows looks at a huge slate of games against the Rabbitohs on Saturday!
Can the Eels put the horrors of Round 1 behind them and return to the team they - and fans - believe they should be? The Tip Sheet looks at how Parramatta shapes up on Team List Tuesday, including who replaces J'maine Hopgood in the front-row as well as the surprise return of the Foxx. Have we seen the final chapter in the Zac Lomax saga for the foreseeable future? The rogue winger has finally found a new home after forcing his way out of Parramatta, fittingly at the Western Force. Will the game ever recover?Round 1 is in the books and there were blowouts and set restarts aplenty. Which teams rose above and who are firming as March premiers? Alex Johnston is closing in on Ken Irvine's legendary try scoring record and all everyone seems to want to talk about is whether fans should be allowed to invade the field or not. The boys give their two cents on the matter before looking at some sundry news in the code.
Evidently, the Parramatta Eels learned absolutely nothing from their humiliating Round 1 loss last year as they did just about everything possible to make their lives a nightmare last night against the Melbourne Storm. Sixties and Forty20 have to wearily tread on familiar opening night ground as they review a bitterly disappointing 52-4 loss in a game where the Eels constantly looked for shortcuts and got exactly what they deserved on account of it.There is no other way about it - the Eels embarrassed themselves. So where to from here? The Tip Sheet looks at what the humbling reality check means for Parra and how much should fans react - or over react - to the brutal loss.Given the compressed nature of this week, the Junior Representatives - in the form of the Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale Cups - find themselves somewhat unfortunately hitched to the reaction pod today. The boys look at how the two teams stack up against the North Sydney Bears on Saturday as they look to follow up strong victories against the Steelers.
Round 1 has finally arrived and the Parramatta Eels face the Melbourne Storm as story line after story line converge on the two clubs ahead of a cracking start to the NRL in Australia. Can the Eels finally end the Storms' legendary Round 1 streak? Will the backdrop of the Zac Lomax legal outcome add extra spice to the contest? What has Parramatta learned from their season opener in 2025? Sixties and Forty20 break down all the key players and match-ups on Thursday night and how the Eels can be the ones to end Melbourne's mythical opening week streak.The show also previews the action in the Jersey Flegg Cup and NSW Cup as the Eels hit take on the Storm in both of those grades as well. How do the odds stack up for the lower grades and can they start their campaigns on winning notes?Sixties rolls out the crystal ball to close out the show as the boys put their cards on the table for the competition. Who makes the 8? Which team will suffer the biggest falter and who is the unheralded bolter? To whom shall the wooden spoon belong to and which teams will meet in October? The boys lay it all on the line and be sure to leave your own bold predictions for the season in the comments!
We finally have an official ruling on the Zac Lomax saga after the Supreme Court delivered a consent order that upheld the prohibition of Lomax joining another NRL club until the end of the 2027 season. The Tip Sheet naturally dives into the multitude of talking points to come out of the ruling as Sixties and Forty20 try to cover all the bases for the Eels and the code while the big fella gets ready to tee off over some comments in the press.Amidst all the drama and hubbub we also have our first proper Team List Tuesday of the year as Parramatta gear up for a trip to Melbourne. Who has made the cut for Jason Ryles? How do Parra stack up for their season opener? The show recaps the weekend results in the Junior Reps to put a wrap on the Parra news.Vegas dominates the NRL discussion this week after the Knights and Bulldogs prevailed in Round Zero. Shane Flanagan was left fuming after a controversial ending to the game between the Dragons and Bulldogs - was he just in his anger?
Gold. In the Tarsha Gale the Eels are still trying to slip into gear but welcome back a big cog in the pack in Round 4. Is this weekend the time when they hit the gas?How do the Harold Matthews and SG Ball fare in their opening home game of the season? Both teams have been in outstanding touch across the first three rounds of the year, can their carry that momentum into the games at Eric Tweedale on Saturday?
Ladies and gentlemen, the Captain has turned on the seatbelt sign due to expected turbulence; please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened. Just when things were going so well for the Parramatta Eels ahead of Round 1, the footy gods have deigned to do a cheeky little bit of smiting and put the Eels through a pocket of rather turbulent and stormy air. Forty20 flies solo this week with Sixties attending the PLC AGM and looks to navigate the tricky news that has suddenly besieged the Eels out of nowhere.How long is Josh Addo-Carr out for? Who replaces him? What is Isaiah Iongi accused of and what can he and the club expect in terms of a potential punishment? There are a lot of moving parts here for players, club and fans and as always The Tip Sheet looks to deliver a measured response.Believe it or not, there was footy on the weekend. Forty20 recaps the trial and junior representative results before taking a peek at a representative forward that has been linked to the Parramatta Eels over the course of today.Ivan Cleary successfully represented his son Nathan at the judiciary resulting in a 2-game suspension been downgraded to a fine. Opinions have been split over the decision - who is in the right? In non-Lomax litigation news, Jackson Topine has dropped his court case against the Bulldogs but has also picked up a contract with South Sydney while the Perth Bears tack on another acquisition with Scott Sorenson adding premiership experience to the expansion franchise.
While they now wait pensively to see if the $100,000 preseason bounty will be theirs to claim pending the result between the Storm and Gold Coast, more importantly the Parramatta Eels got the final hit out they would have been aiming for. The Sydney Roosters gave them a terrific battle throughout leaving Jason Ryles with plenty of tape - both positive and negative - to work with ahead of Round 1.Sixties and Forty20 debrief on the Gosford trial. What did they like? Where do the Eels need to sharpen up? Was there any late movement in the positional charts? The boys also go around the grounds for the Harold Matthews and SG Ball where the Eels prevailed against the Tigers in both grades.
It is just the Harold Matthews and SG Ball Cups in action this weekend as they travel to Leichardt to tussle with the Tigers in Round 3. Both grades are seeking to maintain their perfect starts to 2026 but with Balmain coming out of a bye in both grades - what should the Eels be wary of ahead of their third straight road trip?The NRL preseason hits its frenzied zenith this weekend and Parramatta find themselves right in the mix to claim the $100,000 prize. Jason Ryles has named a full-strength outfit as the Eels head to Gosford to face the Sydney Roosters. What do the boys think of the team? Who has a chance to make the most important final impressions? Which rookies are edging closer to a potential debut?
We have arrived at the final week of preseason trials as Jason Ryles and the Parramatta Eels prepare a full strength outfit for the Sydney Roosters in Gosford. The Tip Sheet looks at the ins and outs of the team list this week, who has stolen a march in the battle for positions and which rookies look to have the early running.Sixties and Forty20 recap the week that was for the Eels including final thoughts on their trial against the Sharks before touching on the latest media comments on the Zac Lomax saga.One Bulldogs has escaped serious injury but another wasn't as lucky. While Matt Burton will be on the plane to Vegas, Leo Thompson is set to miss up to 10 weeks for the Bulldogs with a calf strain. The luckless Te Maire Martin is looking at 3 months on the sideline after breaking his leg as the toll of the trials hits teams.State of Origin has been changed forever. After years of discussion over eligibility rules the NRL has blown selection protocols wide open by removing the requirement to declare for Australia to the formula. Henceforth, as long you meet the other key criteria (Born in NSW/QLD, resided in NSW/QLD by 13, father player for NSW/QLD) you can be selected for the relevant side regardless of your national allegiance. What does this mean for the game's showpiece series?
Ah, that time of year when trials mean nothing or everything! Where do Sixties and Forty20 fall on that famous preseason spectrum after the Parramatta Eels annihilated the Cronulla Sharks 40-6 on Sunday night? The Tip Sheet delves into the opening hitout of the year as Jason Ryles made full use of a 28-man roster. What areas impressed the boys the most? Who enhanced their stock? Did we see enough from the young outside backs to move the needle on depth in the unit?
The Eels are on the road again in Round 2 of the Junior Representatives with all four grades facing the Cronulla Sharks. The Tip Sheet analyses how the Lisa Fiaola, Harold Matthews and SG Ball can build on impressive opening round victories and what the Tarsha Gale need to do to get themselves on the board against the competitors from the Shire.Sixties and Forty20 even throw in a cheeky bonus preview this week with the NRL trial capping off a monster stretch of games at Henson Park on Sunday. Who stands to gain the most this week in the eyes of the coaches? What do we want to see out of the Eels in their first hit out of the year? Is there such a thing as too much footy!?
Jason Ryles is going to be a busy man on Sunday night after naming a gargantuan 28-man team list for Parramatta's opening trial against the Cronulla Sharks. Sixties and Forty20 finally shake off the preseason rust as they rip into one of the signpost podcasts of the season because ladies and gentlemen - Team List Tuesday is back!As always, The Tip Sheet goes far and wide across Parradise to look at the latest news including the most recent Lomax developments and the results from the first week of the Junior Representatives.South Sydney blindsided the entire NRL when news emerged on Sunday that they had secured the signature of Payne Haas from 2027 to the end of 2029. How did the Rabbitohs slip under the guard of the Broncos? Is there another twist to this tale? With the contract still in the cooling-off window, the Broncos have a right of reply - can they salvage this situation?
Gold boundaries in Junior Reps as AJ Lucantonio (of the sensational League Scene fame) joins the show. AJ, quite literally one of the rising voices in junior pathways, walks the boys through the ever-changing landscape of the junior reps and which squads are set to improve in 2026 as well as who is expected to duke it out for each of the four titles. AJ then helps preview all of the Round 1 action for the Parramatta Eels as they make the trek out to Camden to tackle the Wests Tigers/Magpies in what is set to be a sweltering day of footy.
A media blitz today has seen some startling developments in the Parramatta Eels vs Zac Lomax saga as Melbourne CEO Matt Tripp looked to get ahead of incoming bombshell news surrounding subpoenaed emails in a bold interview with the Herald Sun. The Tip Sheet looks at Tripp's sensational claims and stack it up against the opening arguments put forth by the Eels viaArthur Moses as well as the counterpoints laid down by the Lomax camp. The boys take a very quick peek at the first Team List Tuesday of the season with the Junior Reps kicking off this weekend...but save the good stuff for a special preview podcast that will feature Steve Georgallis and AJ Lucantonio!We get our first NRL action of the year as well with the Bulldogs, Cowboys, Dragons and Knights naming their trials squads ahead of their trip to Las Vegas. Who's in, who's out and what can we gleam from the four playing lists?
Gold. The NRLW gets a massive shot in the arm with a crucial addition to its roster in Layne Morgan. A representative scrum half in union - does Layne project to dummy half for the Eels?In a relatively quiet week for the NRL, the boys look at latest stadia news as WIN Stadium gets in queue for a touch up while over yonder in England they are looking for a new head coach for their international team...and there is a familiar name among the candidates.
Sixties declared he wanted as much of a Zac Lomax free zone as possible last week but a potentially shocking twist in the story has blown that wish away. Reports emerged yesterday that the NRL could possibly intervene in proceedings in order to force the Eels to release the contractually exiled star to the Melbourne Storm for amounts as a pittance in compensation. This would be a landmark action from the game's governing body and opens up the mother of all cans of worms as The Tip Sheet rip in with their thoughts on the impasse.Believe it or not, there are other things to take about as the boys review another round of Junior Representative trials including a stunning performance by the SG Ball. Sixties brings the latest from training - even with the squad up at Lennox Head - as the Eels continue their build towards the trials. Who is on a hot-seat and who is just dead meat?The boys review the Daily Telegraph's coach security ratings ahead of the 2026 season amongst an assortment of NRL sundry news to wrap up the show.
Gold are shaping up as we begin the gradual turn towards the trial games. Parramatta have locked up another exciting prospect with young forward Max Popo committing to the club until the end of 2028. It marks another priority junior retention for the Eels and the boys review how the club now stands with its young prospects.Speaking of juniors, the pathways are just about in full stride now as they prepare for the launch of their competitions early in February. With trials against the Bulldogs set to solidify each squad, the boys forecast how the junior representatives are set to stack up.The Bears continue to build towards their 2027 debut with another pair of NRL additions. After raiding the Eels for Sean Russell, Mal Meninga then turned to Melbourne where he nabbed Nick Meaney and Tyran Wishart. It marks Perth's most successful recruitment drive to date - so how are they stacking up? NRL clubs are pushing back against constant rule changes as they present a unified front to the governing body. It feels like a similar sentiment to the majority of fans, so how will it all play out?
Brian Kelly finally links up with the Parramatta Eels on a 2-year deal but the news cycle has been dominated in the last 24 hours by news surrounding former Eel Zac Lomax. The Melbourne Storm have allegedly approached the Eels about signing the rogue winger. For his part, Lomax has allegedly engaged the services of lawyer Ramy Qutami who has previously represented Isaral Folau in his dispute with Rugby Australia. Can the Eels extract some value from the Storm in a player swap? Buzz Rothfield is certainly stirring the pot in that regard as the boys discuss everything from top to bottom in a rapidly developing situation.Is there anything remotely interesting happening across the code in comparison? The show scours the news channels to find the latest general news for the NRL including a contract extension for Payne Hass...but a very short term extension as he continues to ponder a change of codes.
Some girthy changes could be coming to the NRL in 2026. The rules and competition committee have slapped a quartet of proposed changes on the table and now handed it over to the clubs and RLPA to now come to a consensus. The Tip Sheet explores the four theoretical rules changes and how it could quite literally change the game for the Eels.Christmas has come and gone but it was the Dragons who played the role of Grinch after they snuck in and stole the signing of Keaon Koloamatangi away from the Rabbitohs and Eels. Sixties and Forty20 look at how Parra were pipped at the very end and what the club does now.
It wasn't quite the night before Christmas but The Tip Sheet is live on the eve of Christmas Eve as Sixties and Forty20 yap about the latest happenings in the NRL. Sean Russell is rumoured to be the next recruit to join the Perth Bears and the boys look at what details have leaked out into the media and what is means for Sean and the Eels heading to 2026. Sixties brings the latest from the preseason and another slate of junior representative trials.Who made Santa's naughty list in the NRL? The Roosters and Storm, alongside some player agents copped breach notices from the NRL for a variety of reasons. The boys look at the naughty list and figure out who deserves the biggest lump of coal. Speaking of the Storm, Davvy Moale has joined the Melbourne franchise for a bridging year not unlike Jonah Pezet. Josh Hannay has poached Maweni Hiroti from the Sharks to the Titans in a nifty pick up for the Gold Coast club.
It is back-to-back Special Episodes for The Tip Sheet as Sixties and Forty20 are joined by PLC Directors Richard Foda and Darren Adam to discuss a broad range of topics surrounding the club.The boys talk footy, of course, including the outlook for the Eels and PLC's involvement in the new Centre of Excellence. There has been some transition on the board with a new President in Mark Jenkins and another seat filled by newcomer Stephen Bull and the show discusses what the changes mean for the club.From there the discussion steers towards exciting expansion and growth with the Parramatta Live precinct and the potential acquisition of another club to the Parra Leagues Group before the boys sign off with well wishes for Richard, Darren and all the watchers and listeners!
Gold fared on the field this year, what the outstanding Centre of Excellence brings to the table for the club and what lies on the horizon for fans through recruitment and development.As always, TCT extends a massive and sincere thanks to Mark O'Neill and the club for providing not only the time but the access for both ourselves and fans as we look to keep connecting the greatest fan base in the code to our club.
Gold until the end of 2030. The Tip Sheet revels in the early Christmas present for the Parramatta faithful as Sixties and Forty20 review the roster in the wake of the news. Training switched gears recently with a one-club session that brought the entirety of the pathways coming together with the senior squads to light up the Centre of Excellence.They'reeeeee back! Well most of them. The NRL has leaned on the Wests Tigers to reinstate Barry O'Farrell and the independent directors that were sensationally removed recently. Shane Richardson however has moved on while Charlie Viola, one of the aforementioned directors, has indicated he will not rejoin the board. Amidst all this Dennis Burgess has also stood down as chaos continues to reign in Tiger Town. That didn't stop them re-signing Benji Marshall for a whopping 5 years in a jaw dropping extension for the young coach.
Summer has arrived and so has the...cool weather? An unseasonably cool turn has not prevented the Parramatta Eels from heating up at Kellyville as The Tip Sheet explores the latest from the 2025/26 preseason. Sixties and Forty20 discuss who is building their cases in front of Jason Ryles and the coaching staff as preseason training gets proper serious. In spite of the cool start to Summer, the heat is coming later this week, can the rookies keep impressing as the mercury rises?The Wests Tigers continue to Wests Tiger as a fresh wave of board room beefing unfolds this week while Shane Richardson is reportedly close to resigning. More signing news in the NRL as the Bears land Toby Sexton while the Roosters prepare for life after Mark Nawaqanitawase with the acquisition of Reuben Garrick while they also lock up their young stare centre Robert Toia long term. The Cowboys make a murmur in the player market as they pick up Matthew Lodge
Gold while the NRLW add a pair of young talents.So what exactly is the deal with R360? With Roger Tuivasa-Sheck rumoured to be exploring a return to the New Zealand Warriors - is the rebel league dead in the water? What does that mean for the Eels and Zac Lomax? More player transactions dot the market as teams scramble to round out their Top 30s. The boys discuss all this and sundry as they go around the grounds in the NRL.
The Eels have a sudden cap surplus...so what can they do with it? The Tip Sheet looks at the continued fall out from Zac Lomax's departure and scheme and strategise best possible solutions for Jason Ryles and the Parramatta Eels. Sixties brings the latest from training as competition ramps up with the return of the non-International first graders. Who is making the early impressions?We know expansion is on the horizon for the NRL - so what does it mean for the structure of the competition? Will the NRL change kickoffs again? There has been speculation that the commission will push for the scoring team to kick off, bringing the 13-man code in line with the likes of Rugby Union and NFL. The boys look at the overall NRL draw while the Melbourne Storm have announced that Eli Katoa will miss the entirety of the 2026 season in a move that should be hailed far and wide.
It is official. Zac Lomax is gone. So where to now? Sixties and Forty20 share their immediate thoughts on the matter and where Jason Ryles and the Parramatta now need to pivot to for 2026.
The international representative season has concluded after the Kangaroos completed an ugly sweep of the Poms while New Zealand triumphed over Samoa in an exciting finale to the Pacific Championships. The Tip Sheet takes it from there as Sixties and Forty20 wrap up all of the representative action and also bring you the latest from Parradise. From rumours and player movements to the hot news from preseason training, The Tip Sheet breaks it all down live from 7:30PM.
The preseason has arrived! It is far from a full attendance of roll call for the Parramatta Eels but J'maine Hopgood heads a class of talented prospects at Kellyville as Jason Ryles spearheads his second preseason at the club. The Tip Sheet explores who is getting a chance to make their mark early on as Forty20 leads the discussion about the young players hand picked by Ryles.Jonah Pezet is finally an Eel, albeit for the single season, while Matt Doorey and Elsie Albert have extended their stay at Parra as the NRL and NRLW rosters continue to take shape. Abbi Church shone for Australia on debut and ended up bagging player of the match honours as Parramatta's fullback starred for the Jillaroos.There is almost too much NRL news to cover this week but the show powers through as much of it as possible headlined by the disgraceful Eli Katoa situation.
The preseason hurtles towards us with the first action arriving with the turn to Summer in less than a week. The Tip Sheet rumbles on in the wake of it all as Sixties and Forty20 gas bag on about the latest from Parradise and the NRL. Speaking of, the Eels have launched a new institute focused on aligning the club with an educational pathway that runs parallel to the code. What does it all mean for the club and the community? Sixties brings the latest mail from recruitment and retention while Junior Paulo terrorised Tonga on the weekend.PVL has hinted at ambitious global plans for the code - how far does he plan to spread rugby league? The prelude to a potential market frenzy took place today with South Sydney, Manly and the Wests Tigers all involved in a complicated multi-player transaction. Finally, the boys review the weekend representative action including Australia's victory over the Poms.
Rarely does a week in the off-season demand a second a second podcast later in the week but we live in interesting times and the Parramatta Eels are making all sorts of roster moves ahead of the commencement of the preseason. Sixties and Forty20 try to keep up with it all in a bonus edition of The Tip Sheet.From the latest on Jonah Pezet, including comments made by Braith Anasta during the week, to the Daily Telegraph article today purporting that the Eels are ready to throw Nelson Asofa-Solomona a lifeline in the NRL - there is plenty to try and breakdown. Join the boys as they try to make sense of it all on a Friday night!
Gold as Sixties and Forty20 both give their honest thoughts on the topic.Week 1 of the Pacific Championships dominates the NRL news cycle with a host of exciting games kicking off the tournament in style. New Zealand and Samoa played a classic while there upsets and hard fought games elsewhere. The boys break down how all the representative Eels fared and what their thoughts are of the upcoming match-ups in Week 2.
It feels odd to say we have reached a lull in off-season because well...it is the off-season but with the announcement of the PNG Chiefs and the Prime Minister's XIII games behind us we do have something of a down week in an otherwise frenetic off-season.The Tip Sheet still rattles on without any brakes to cover the latest from Parramatta and the wider NRL. How did the representative Eels fare on the weekend? With junior and senior talent in action across both Australian and Papua New Guinean squads. Was Mitchell Moses able to navigate a shock late call up (down?) onto the PM XIII bench? Jonah Pezet is the hottest name on the player market right now after activating a clause that makes him a free agent. Where exactly do Parramatta fit into the frame with the Melbourne playmaker?The action does ramp up on the weekend thankfully with the first round of the Pacific Championships. How does each side shape up? Meanwhile there have been some player and coaching transactions across the NRL as teams look to rebuild, reshape or reload ahead of the 2026 season.
The Tip Sheet is ready to close the books on the 2025 NRL & NRLW seasons after the Brisbane Broncos secured the premiership in both competitions. Sixties and Forty20 farewell another crazy year of domestic footy but there is still a veritable smorgasbord of representative footy ahead with an Ashes Tour and a monster Pacific Championships to come.Which Eels are set to feature in international footy? The boys run through the Blue & Gold honour roll including a twist for the Kangaroos as one Eel bows out for another. The club announced a massive signing for the NRLW as multi-premiership winner and incumbent Jillaroo Keilee Joseph joins the Eels on a 2-year deal. How much closer does Joseph push Parramatta towards the Roosters and Broncos?Speaking of the Broncos, they prevailed in both the NRL and NRLW grand finals and the show rates how both games stacked up. Did the Roosters and Broncos live up to the obvious grand final match-up from day one of the 2025 NRLW premiership? Was Melbourne and Brisbane a worthy capstone clash to an electric final series in the NRL?
The final week of NRL & NRLW action has arrived. Come the end of Sunday we will have champions crowned between the Storm and Broncos in the NRL and the Broncos and Roosters in the NRLW. The Tip Sheet looks at both match-ups and the big story lines heading into each decider as the season reaches its frenzied zenith.Sixties and Forty20 also recap a quiet week out of Parramatta with the 2026 coaching staff for the elite junior pathways locked in. The NRLW also announced its departures and the boys look at what it means for the composition of the squad heading into next year.
It is one of The Tip Sheet's most anticipated episodes each year and the inimitable Bernie Gurr joins the show once again to recap and review the 2025 season for the Parramatta Eels. Sixties and Forty20 talk everything Blue & Gold with Gurr and tap into his keen mind to break down a massive year of transition and growth for the Eels under new coach Jason Ryles.The show covers a broad range of topics starting with the importance of the Centre of Excellence and then through a series of focused footy questions. What did the Eels do to turn their season around after a dismal start? Which players and positional groups proved key during their scorching run home? Where do Parramatta need to improve and what positional should they be recruiting for?Bernie also takes a look at the wider landscape of the NRL. How does season 2025 stand among recent years for the code? With the finals down to just four teams - who will be the last team standing? The boys wrap up the show with a look at the looming expansion for the code and what logistical and administrative challenges await Perth and PNG.
The Parramatta Eels are finally in the throes of the offseason after the NSW Cup went down to the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday. The Tip Sheet plows fearlessly ahead as Sixties and Forty20 wrap the latest news for the Blue & Gold including the winners from the NRLW and HNWP Awards Night this week.We said sayonara, auf wiedersehen and arrivederci to the Raiders and Bulldogs over the weekend as only four teams are left standing in the pursuit of the Provan-Summons Trophy. The boys look at the lay of the land in the finals and cover some huge news out of Bondi as Mark Nawaqanitawase confirms his future beyond 2026.
There is just one game to preview this week for the Parramatta Eels as the NSW Cup vie for a berth in the Grand Final. To get there they will need to defeat the New Zealand Warriors in a massive clash at Jubliee Stadium on Saturday.The Tip Sheet takes a deep dive on what the Eels need to do to overcome the minor premiers and which players could star for the Blue & Gold if they are to prevail over their trans-Tasman rivals.Sixties and Forty20 also take a quick look at the latest happenings for the Eels including a link to Cody Ramsay as well as their tips for the NRLW and HNWP award winners.
The finals roll on across the NRL and other graders and the Eels still have a burning hope alive in the NSW Cup. The Tip Sheet analyses the shortest Team List Tuesday of the year as Parramatta gear up to upset the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday. Sixties and Forty20 wrap up an otherwise quiet week for the Eels with the off-season arriving for all other major grades.Week 1 of the NRL finals produced banger after banger that culminated in a legendary shootout between the Raiders and Broncos. The boys wrap every game and look at the fallout heading into Week 2. There is also breaking news surrounding the QLD police investigation into Brandon Smith and Victor Radley as the show carefully prods at the new developments to see what is what.
Sixties is back from the Ken Thornett Medal! He runs through the big night for the Blue & Gold as he and Forty20 review all of the award winners for season 2025.The Tip Sheet then returns to its regularly scheduled previewing as the boys see how the Eels shape up across the NRLW, NSW Cup and HNWP. It is a love/hate relationship with the Raiders this week with the NSW Cup looking to overcome Canberra while the NRLW need a crucial assist from the Raiders if they are to make the finals.
Sixties is absent from The Tip Sheet tonight but very much here in spirit as he does the ground work for the show at the Ken Thornett Medal presentation. Forty20 holds it down on the live stream as the wraps up the final full weekend of action before the off-season arrives for the NRL and Jersey Flegg Cup while Sixties transmits all of the deserved winners from the club’s big night.There has been some big market action as the Bulldogs and Sharks lock up core talent on and off the field for the long haul while the Sea Eagles and Knights also made long-term acquisitions. There was one more piece of fascinating signing news with Taylan May rejecting a 3-year deal from the Tigers and the club then almost instantly folding to his counter offer.The intrigue and drama of the finals is well and truly underway with Josh Papalii and Reece Walsh potentially injured at training while Nicho Hynes had his hip-drop charge sensationally downgraded within the space of 24 hours – is it another case of right outcome but troubling process? Laurie Daley is set to join the Sea Eagles as an advisor to Anthony Seibold. What does it mean for the dirty birds and for NSW?
What a what to wrap up 2025! The Parramatta Eels have unloaded an almighty broadside on the Newcastle Knights to consign the Novocastrians to the dreaded wooden spoon following a 66-10 victory at CommBank Stadium. Mitchell Moses turned it on in front a raucous home crowd in a stunning individual showing but he was ably supported by his the full ensemble cast as players got off the nudie run list left, right and centre.It was a bittersweet farewell for Dylan Brown too, made that much sweeter with a try and a conversion (after a cheeky mulligan) etched into the record books for the departing Eel and it was wonderful to see the crowd champion the departing play-maker.
The final round of the NRL season is upon us as the Parramatta Eels celebrate a big milestone for Will Penisini and farewell one of their favourite sons in Dylan Brown. The Tip Sheet breaks out the big guns for a big preview podcast as Chris Ricketts joins the boys from Chicago for the final five-game docket of the year.Parramatta are sending their Jersey Flegg Cup and NSW Cup squads to the finals and the boys run through their respective rosters. It is sudden death for the Flegg and they welcome back Chris Petrus as they take on the Panthers. The Cup face the Dragons and are bolstered by the return of Ronald Volkman and the debut of Isaac Jim.The HNWP are hunting an 8th straight win as they host the winless Dragons while the NRLW are hunting a win of any kind in their game against the Tigers. Finally in the NRL, it will be an emotional day for the Eels with a milestone for Will and the big farewell for Dyl. Can they see off their storied five-eighth with a win and in doing so secure their 10th victory of the season?
It quickly became a frenzied Tuesday for the Parramatta Eels on the last TLT of the year for the NRL. Will Penisini inked an extension to the end of 2028 and was quickly joined in similar fashion by rising prospect Lorenzo Talataina while Jason Ryles has rewarded Dylan Brown with a CommBank Stadium send off against his future employers in the Newcastle Knights.The Tip Sheet is all over it as usual as Sixties and Forty20 break down all the news from Parradise and the NRL as well as taking a peak at the finals rosters of the NSW Cup and the Jersey Flegg Cup.
It ended up a closely fought affair but the Parramatta Eels have secured another prized scalp with a cracking 26-22 upset victory over the New Zealand Warriors. In a contest that was fueled by controversial calls - including some clutch challenges by Mitchell Moses - the Eels held on grimly in the final moments to keep the dreams a 10-win season alive. Sixties and Forty20 break it all down in a live reaction to a big win!
The Eels travel to New Zealand in the NRL while the NRLW jets off to the Gold Coast this week. The lower grades are all over the map as well with the Jersey Flegg traveling to Melbourne while the NSW Cup makes the trek to North Sydney Oval while the HNWP are the solitary team to enjoy a home field advantage with a game out of Kellyville Park on Monday night.The Tip Sheet previews the traveling show that is the Parramatta Eels this weekend and look at how the NRL can build off their outstanding against the Roosters and whether the NRLW can find a much needed bounce back victory against the Titans. With the lower grades all gearing up for the finals, how does each squad shape up this week? Reinforcements have arrived for the both the Cup and Flegg - will that give them the edge with sudden death footy looming?
After a quiet week in the NRL the news cycle has exploded heading into Round 26 with police investigations and sacked coaches heading a crazy docket. The Tip Sheet puts on its PPE and sorties into the chaos as Sixties and Forty20 unpack everything happening in the NRL.The boys ask - did the Eels peak in their rousing 30-10 victory over the Roosters? Josh Addo-Carr rings in a mega milestone as his 200th NRL cap approaches this week while Dean Ritchie was unhappy with the blowback he copped after putting Jason Ryles in his crosshairs.Des Hasler and now Adam O'Brien are goooorne. What is next for the Titans and Knights? Stephen Crichton has been grubbing it up while Brandon Smith is facing drug and gambling charges from the QLD police. The show carefully navigates these sensitive topics and offers what insight they can into the matters.
The Parramatta Eels needed more than just a bounce back effort after slumping to a disconsolate 20-16 loss the Rabbitohs last week and they did exactly that in Round 25 after BLUDGEONING the Sydney Roosters by 20-points. The Eels were relentless and while it should be acknowledged that the Roosters did lose Sam Walker early in the piece, by the second half the Tri-colours were actively wilting under Parramatta's incessant barrage.Sixties and Forty20 revel in a landmark win for the squad as the hard work from the boys and Jason Ryles reaches a frenzied zenith at CommBank Stadium this week!
A pair of tough games await the Eels in the NRL & NRLW this week as the Eels look to upset the in-form Roosters in both grades. The Tip Sheet previews the full docket of games on the weekend with Sixties and Forty20 analysing how the lower grades stack up against the New Zealand Warriors (Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup) and the Central Coast Roosters (HNWP).
More injuries and another exciting development in the lower grades - yep, just another week in Parradise. Join Sixties and Forty20 on the Tuesday live stream as The Tip Sheet gets stuck into Team List Tuesday and more.
The Eels played some of the worst football in months in Round 24 as they fell shy of the South Sydney Rabbitohs by 4-points. Sixties and Forty20 debrief the frustrating result with Parramatta straying from the style of footy that has seen them win plenty of admirers in 2025. The Tip Sheet also breaks down the other results from Saturday that featured wins for the HNWP, Jersey Flegg Cup and NSW Cup as well as a rough loss for the NRLW.
The footy feels like it is just about 24/7 right now with five grades approaching a frenzied zenith and it that vein another massive weekend looms for the Parramatta Eels as a number of grades look to consolidate their positions ahead of the finals. Sixties, Forty20 and Chris Ricketts analyse all five games on Saturday from Jersey Flegg right through to the NRL to see where the Eels stand and what there is to be gained.Could Isaiah Iongi make an early return against the Rabbitohs? How can the NRLW upset the formidable Brisbane Broncos? Can all three lower grades continue their winning ways?Breaking news hits the show mid-recording as well as the club announces the retirement and transition of Shaun Lane from the NRL to a new role within the club’s Elite Pathways and NRLW programs, focusing on mental skills and athlete wellness. The show celebrates Shaun's time as an Eel and look at how his new role will augment the big investment already made by the club in these spaces.
Could Isaiah Iongi make an early return and give the Parramatta Eels an early look at their first choice spine for 2026? The breakout star was named in the Eels' extended squad on Team List Tuesday and could force an exciting reshuffle if he is cleared to return on Saturday night against the Rabbitohs. The Tip Sheet looks at how who makes way in Iongi's hypothetical return and how or if it could change the Eels.Sixties and Forty20 take their customary look around the NRL to unwrap all the big headlines and important story lines that are emerging as the code ramps up to the finals.
Where do you even begin to unwrap that pair of results? The NRL won and the NRLW loss but there was so much chaos in between as the both games went down to the wire. We had Trainergate 2.0 - Eelectric Boogaloo. We had controversial calls. We had a b-e-a-utiful game winning field goal from Mitchell Moses. We had the Bunker having to save a terrible missed call at the end of the game. If you enjoy drama the NRL fixture was just the right hit for you as the Eels prevailed by a solitary point to climb to 13th on the ladder.In the NRLW the Eels will be left to rue a game that well and truly slipped through their hands and with it - the chance to leapfrog the Cowboys on the ladder. The Tip Sheet also delves into more chaotic results in the lower grades with the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup also posting madness induced victories in an all round crazy weekend.
The Tip Sheet previews another busy round for the Parramatta Eels with five grades in action across the weekend. The NRL and NRLW are taking on the North Queensland Cowboys and both Jason Ryles and Steve Georgallis have been forced to changes due to injuries. The boys discuss their options including a wildcard gambit that has emerged for the NRL.In the lower grades there is big happenings too as Lorenzo Talataina is joined in the NSW Cup by Jezaiah Funa-Iuta. They face the Bears this week while the Jersey Flegg Cup take on the table-topping Melbourne Storm in a big tussle for ladder seeding. The HNWP - they are looking to claim a fourth straight victory as they host sister club Wenty.
The regularly scheduled news has been waylaid by a bombshell piece of breaking news by NRL Tonight who broke the story of Bailey Simonsson requesting a release from the Parramatta Eels. The Tip Sheet goes over what Sixties and Forty20 know over the developing situation as the boys try to solve what led to Bailey's alleged call.Sixties and Forty20 also go over the normal happenings in the code including the continued drama involving the Penrith Panthers and their nefarious trainer tactics as the NRL once again delivers a soft punishment.
Join Sixties and Forty20 as The Tip Sheet reviews a hard fought loss against the Melbourne Storm in Round 22. The Eels fell 6-points shy of the premiership heavy weights in a fast and torrid battle at CommBank Stadium where Parramatta was left to rue costly red zone inefficiencies. Explore the positives and negatives out of the loss with the boys as they break down the result.
With the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup back from global byes, the Preview Podcast is also back in full stride as Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Chris Ricketts to analyse the upcoming round from top to bottom.Coverage starts with the Flegg where the Eels welcome back Australian Schoolboy representative Cameron Bamblett and have a new face debuting in Lorima Rokosuka. The Eels are looking to keep touch with the Top 4 in the stretch to the finals and take on the Rabbitohs at Kellyville.The NSW Cup also face South Sydney and have a debutante of their own as Lorenzo Talataina continues his exciting progression in 2025 while the Eels field their strongest line-up in some time as Bailey Simonsson, Kelma Tuilagi and Jordan Samrani add some serious oomph to the squad.Can the HNWP make it three games on the trot? They have a derby match with the Panthers on Sunday and will be looking to catapult themselves up the ladder with a third straight victory. A bounceback win is the goal for the NRLW in Round 5 though and they get star forward Kennedy Cherrington back on board as they look to slay the Dragons in Magic Round.Jason Ryles has named an unchanged team in Round 22 as the Eels face the Storm head on. It will be a daunting task as Melbourne welcome back Ryan Papenhuyzen and Cameron Munster but the Southern outfit have lost Jahrome Hughes.
Mary K jumps on board to help Sixties and Forty20 unpack another wild week in the NRL and NRLW. Phil Rothfield teased Parramatta fans with a rumour of a potential backrow addition - is his mail right and who could it be? The Knights have added a second recruit from the Eels to alongside Dylan Brown - could it be his future partner in the halves? Jason Ryles is earning respect in spades across the code with the rookie coach drawing rave reviews from the likes of Andrew Voss and Matty Johns.The general code chaos is no lie with seismic movements due to injuries, retentions and other roster calls. Jahrome Hughes signs on until the end of 2030 with Melbourne in the same week he gets rubbed out for the remainder of the regulation season. What does this mean for Jonah Pezet? Canberra have told Trey Mooney and Chevy Stewart they are free to look elsewhere while the Titans have apparently down the same for Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Beau Fermor. Does any of this line up for the Eels?
The TCT Watch Party precluded any real chance of an extended reaction podcast so Sixties and Forty20 have reconvened with the chance to sleep on the epic victory and share fresh thoughts on the win. Additionally, they review a painful loss to the Newcastle Knights in the NRLW where the Eels were left to rue a raft of botched second half opportunities.
Nothing quite hits like a Mitchell Moses return game as Parramatta's talismanic halfback helped inspire a courageous, and chaotic, 22-20 victory over the Brisbane Broncos in Round 21. Joash Papalii played a starring role for most of the night with the #1 on his back but was handed a cruel last minute tribulation and then reprieve in as many breaths as Reece Walsh was found to be offside in the game deciding moment.Sixties and Forty20 have a quick debrief on the roller coaster ride of a game right from Sterlos sports bar after a phenomenal turnout to the first ever TCT watch party. It was standing room only and a humbling show of support from this amazing community. Thanks to one and all for coming out, introducing yourselves and hopefully enjoying a cracking game!
It is an abbreviated preview podcast this week with the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup on global byes but that doesn't stop Sixties and Forty20 from ripping into big discussions for the NRL, NRLW and Harvey Normans Women's Premiership.The Tip Sheet looks at the first home games of the season for the ladies as they host the Newcastle Knights at Eric Tweedale Stadium on Sunday. How do the Knights look after losing so many stars? In the NRL the Eels are off to Brisbane but the boys are off to Sterlos as we host watch party for the Round 21 battle. With Mitchell Moses back in charge but with Isaiah Iongi sidelined - how do Parramatta stack up against the Broncos?
Fans didn't even get a solitary moment of respite to celebrate the return of Mitchell Moses as news broke today that Isaiah Iongi had sustained a fractured hand/wrist. The Tip Sheet try to find their feet in the wake of the brutal news as the Eels prepare to take on the Broncos. It wasn't the only big news of the day with confirmation that Ryan Matterson will explore opportunities in England this year...although he could still be an Eel in 2026.Api Koroisau and Alex Johnston have inked new deals to keep them at the Wests Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs respectively while Josh Papalii could still end up sticking around at Canberra. All this NRL news and more as Sixties and Forty20 go around the code in the news podcast.
Another week, another game where the scoreboard perhaps doesn't tell the full story. The Canberra Raiders ultimately prevailed 40-16 but the Parramatta Eels fought fiercely throughout the torrid battle...and copped more than a generous share of bad luck. Forty20 flies solo this week to in the Instant Reaction as he reviews the results from the NRL, NRLW and Jersey Flegg.
After copping weeks of brutal Match Review Committee decisions that left Dylan Brown, Ryley Smith, Will Penisini and Kelma Tuilagi sidelined for a collective 9 games, the MRC has found a way to outdo itself after slapping Izack Tago with an embarrassingly weak 1 game suspension for a hip drop tackle that has rubbed Kitione Kautoga out for 8 weeks. It is a damning indictment on both the post-game process and the match officials as the wild inequities of the NRL rise to the surface.Sixties and Forty20 unload on the broken system and the maddening inconsistency of the NRL after the Eels find themselves on the wrong side of the ledger yet again.Jack De Belin’s signing was confirmed by the club and the boys do a quick once over with other Tuesday staples on the docket including Team List Tuesday and the weekend recap.Newcastle dominate the NRL headlines this week with the axe rumoured to be coming for Adam O’Brien while Kalyn Ponga could be looking for the exit with speculation swirling his manager is shopping the star fullback around. The Dogs pull another switcheroo while Cody Walker is done for the year as a calf injury shuts him down.
A plucky first half effort from the Eels gave way to a fragmented second stanza as Parramatta fell to the Panthers in Round 19. While Parramatta were keen to chance their arms and test the reigning premiers, a mounting error toll - and yes, some poor officiating - allowed Penrith to stretch out to what was ultimately a comfortable victory. There is plenty of concern for Kitione Kautoga as well after he succumbed to a hip-drop tackle in the first half.Sixties and Forty20 review the loss and where it leaves the Eels as they turn the corner into the red-hot Raiders next Saturday.
We are fresh out of the NRL bye and straight into a hectic week across a multitude of grades. Sixties and Forty20 break down NRL news, NRLW happenings, the latest from Origin ahead of the decider as well as all the notes from NSW Cup, Harvey Normans Women’s Premiership and the Jersey Flegg Cup!There are reinforcements for the Eels this week with Sam Tuivaiti and Tallyn Da Silva named against the Panthers. Who missed out on TLT and could there be changes for Parramatta ahead of Sunday?
The Parramatta Eels help kick off the 2025 NRLW as they head to the Shire to face the Cronulla Sharks. Sixties and Forty20 preview a massive season opener for the Blue & Gold as Steve Georgallis bloods five new players amidst injury and opportunity. Can Abbi Church lead the Eels to a first-up victory? How will boom rookie Ryvvr-Lee Alo fare in her debut game?The Tip Sheet has plenty of other games to cover this week too, even though the NRL are on the bye as the run through contests across the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup.The HNWP features a stack of Tarsha Gale Cup talent while there is plenty of mystery around the composition of the Flegg this week as they battle through injuries and suspensions. The NSW Cup features two massive inclusions this week as Bailey Simonsson and Sam Tuivaiti return ahead of schedule looking to punch their tickets back into first grade.
It is another busy bye week for the Eels because while the NRL is away, the NRLW is kicking off and there is plenty happening on the recruitment and retention front for both squads. The Tip Sheet delves into it all in an exciting episode as Sixties and Forty20 simultaneously celebrate the happenings of both first grade teams.The boys then go around the traps in the NRL as they filter through the latest happenings across club land and State of Origin.
You will be hard pressed to find a more quintessential game of two halves than tonight's clash between the Eels and Dragons. A lethargic opening stanza from the Blue & Gold allowed the Red V to soar to a commanding 26-4 lead before half time energised the Eels enroute to a valiant comeback effort save for a moment of unfortunate madness that changed the game. Sixties and Forty20 look at the key moments in a heart breaker in the instant reaction to Round 17.
The Eels have made their first major external move for 2026 as they pick up St George Illawarra Dragon Jack De Belin. It is a move that has caused some complicated feelings among the Blue & Gold faithful and Sixties and Forty20 are right there as they sift through their thoughts on the matter. The boys look at the controversy behind the addition, what De Belin brings to the club on the field and where they sit with the signing.Coincidentally, the Eels are facing the Dragons this week across all three grades as The Tip Sheet previews all of the action between the Blue & Gold and the Red V. How do the Eels stack up across the NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg?
Tuesday means Team Lists and NRL News! Sixties and Forty20 scour the code far and wide to bring you the most important happenings from Parradise and the greater NRL. This week The Tip Sheet looks at a pair of hefty suspensions for Ryley Smith and Will Penisini and a new face for the NRLW squad.Are the Cowboys set to make a massive midseason move? A developing story today has them pursuing Selwyn Cobbo in one of the more high profile in-season moves we have seen in a while. Alex Johnston edges closer to Ken Irvine’s try scoring record while Tom Trbojevic is set for a significant change at Manly.
It might not have been the most glamorous victory but the Parramatta Eels continue to plug away under Jason Ryles and have been rewarded in Round 16 with a 36-20 win over the Gold Coast Titans. With an exhaustive list of unavailable players headed by Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown, the Eels were up against it from the get go but showed tremendous ticker to power through to a critical 16-point victory.Sixties and Forty20 go live for a debrief on the win as well as all of the other action for the Eels on the weekend with the NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg, Harvey Normans and NRLW squads all in play across Saturday and Sunday.
Parramatta are fresh off the bye as they host the Gold Coast Titans but they are without Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown...so how will they fare? The Tip Sheet look at the ways in which the Eels can win in Round 16 and how the new look combination of Dean Hawkins and Joash Papalii will handle the contest.NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg previews against the Newcastle Knights are also on the table as the Eels look to bounce back from losses against the Warriors in both grades last week. Sixties and Forty20 also do a quick breakdown of the NRLW and Harvey Normans Women's Premiership trial at Kellyville on Saturday as both competition gear up ahead of Round 1.
They don't get much bigger than Jim Sarantinos when it comes to special guests as The Tip Sheet welcomes the CEO of the Parramatta Eels on to the show to talk about a broad range of topics for the Blue & Gold. Sixties and Forty20 discuss key topics involving the club from top to bottom with Sarantinos including the NRLW, NRLW and junior pathways as well as recruitment and retention and the opportunities for the Eels off the field.For those that tune in for the usual Tuesday run sheet, fear not - we have you covered. The boys will break down all of the happenings out of Parradise and the NRL and take a final gander at the looming second game in State of Origin.
Even with the NRL on the bye there is plenty to preview for the Parramatta Eels as The Tip Sheet tackles a massive Saturday for the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg against the New Zealand Warriors.Sixties and Forty20 also cover the painful news that Mitchell Moses is facing a stint on the sideline with a calf strain. Offsetting that is the positive news of Jezaiah Funa-Iuta's selection to the NSW Under 19s and with his week in camp it gives Christopher Petrus a chance to step up to the Jersey Flegg tomorrow.
It is a simplified Team List Tuesday this week with only the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg in action but The Tip Sheet careens forwards nonetheless! Sixties and Forty20 dive into all the happenings from Parradise as well as the wider code.
The Canterbury Bulldogs were able to outlast the Parramatta Eels in Round 14 on the back of a crushing tidal wave of possession. While the Eels fought valiantly against one of the form teams of the competition, they were locked out of the contest in the second half as the Bulldogs set up camp in Parramatta’s half.Sixties and Forty20 react to the 30-12 loss as they look at where it went wrong for Jason Ryles and his men, what was out of their control and what needs to happen as the club heads into a bye next week.
Another week, another monster rivalry clash for the Parramatta Eels as they shape up against the table-topping Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 14. Forty20 and Chris Ricketts look at the tale of the tape for all 3 grades as the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg take on the Roosters on Sunday.The Eels were barely pipped by a rejuvenated Penrith outfit last week - how does that position them for the Dogs this week? Will Lachlan Galvin play for this week and what does that mean for the opposition? The boys tackle all the big questions before putting it all the line with their bold picks.
In something of a quieter week across the code, the Parramatta Eels and Canterbury Bulldogs are gearing up for a King’s Birthday showdown. Forty20 and Chris Ricketts launch into another episode of The Tip Sheet to bring you all the latest, if slim, pickings from Parradise.What is wrong with Brisbane? The Broncos are spiraling and their talent laden roster is getting worse at football by the week. Who is at fault and will the cracks open up opportunities for other clubs to pounce? The Warriors have been rocked by the news that star Origin forward Mitch Barnett has sustained an ACL injury. How badly does it impact and what do the Blues do? Speaking of Origin – do Queensland even get it? Their Game 1 loss has Canetoads scrambling from all corners croaking for changes – the boys discuss what they should do.
The Tip Sheet breaks down the Round 13 clash between the Eels and Panthers as Sixties and Forty20 dissect a heartbreaking loss that featured some incredible football from both sides. Join the live reaction as the boys break down a genuinely quality loss as odds as that sounds.
The Eels are playing a home-away-from-home game against the Penrith Panthers and The Tip Sheet is fired up with the club also chasing a 3rd straight victory. Sixties and Forty20 have plenty to cover this week, including some sad news and the results out of the 2 State of Origin clashes that took place.All 3 grades face the Panthers this weekend starting with the Jersey Flegg in a Top 4 clash at St Marys. The boys look at the exciting match-up that features 2 more SG Ball graduates in Cameron Bamblett and Dom Farrugia. The NSW Cup play the curtain-raiser at CommBank and will be looking to keep in touch with the top of the table while the NRL fixture sees a galaxy of stars backing up from Origin. Can the Eels pile more misery upon the reigning premiers?
The Parramatta Eels came out of Round 12 with hugely conflicted feelings. On the one hand they swept their bitter arch-rivals in the Sea Eagles across the NRL, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg. That euphoria was heavily undercut by the news that Lachlan Galvin had made the decision to defect to the Bulldogs. The Tip Sheet tackles the good and the bad to come out of the week that was for the Eels as Sixties, Forty20 and Chris Ricketts go live on Team List Tuesday.How does Galvin’s decision impact Canterbury? That thought experiment will dominate the NRL news with reports about the futures of Reed Mahoney and Toby Sexton already causing stirs. Throw in a fiery confrontation between Phil Gould and Michael Chammas on 100% Footy and the question is getting asked – will this destabilise the top of the table Dogs?The show rounds out with some sundry NRL news and the latest from both State of Origin camps ahead of Wednesday night’s clash.
Missing Mitchell Moses and Zac Lomax, playing their 5th debutante of the season and down Will Penisini for 78 minutes of the game - the Parramatta Eels delivered their most impressive showing of the season as they rolled the Manly Sea Eagles with aggression and physicality.The Tip Sheet reacts live to a huge win for Jason Ryles as Sixties and Forty20 look at the big moments and what it means for the Blue & Gold as they provisionally ascend 4 places on the ladder.
The Tip Sheet previews Parramatta's Round 12 clash against the Manly Sea Eagles with both teams impacted by State of Origin. Sixties and Forty20 discuss how the Eels can overcome the losses of Mitchell Moses and Zac Lomax and whether another debut is on the cards.The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg also take on the Sea Eagles with the Flegg facing the exceedingly rare circumstances of meeting their opposition in consecutive weeks. Graduates from the SG Ball are now entrenching themselves into the Under 21s and the boys look at how the team is faring in this transitional period.News out of Parradise surrounding a long-rumoured quartet of re-signings is also on the docket while Sixties breaks down the latest developments in the Lachlan Galvin situation as he and the Wests Tigers accelerate towards a parting.
Origin now looms large and its impact on the Parramatta Eels is significant as the Blue & Gold lose star plays Mitchell Moses and Zac Lomax. The Tip Sheet discusses how Jason Ryles plans to navigate the chaos of representative footy as Sixties, Forty20 and Chris Ricketts get stuck into a massive docket of news.Stunning solo tries, shock coaching news for the Bears and a wave of injuries dominate the NRL news this week as the show slices up all the choice bits of information from the rest of the code.
Join Sixties and Forty20 as they run their eyes over a critical win for the Eels that was built on a strong defensive effort. With the Eels securing their 3rd win of the season The Tip Sheet looks at what it means for the season with Origin looming around the corner.
The Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights are both desperate for a win in Round 11 - so who prevails? The Tip Sheet previews a critical game for the Blue & Gold as Jason Ryles finally gets to deploy Mitchell Moses and Zac Lomax within the same game. Ryles also hands out an opportunity to another rookie this week with Toni Mataele earning his first NRL cap. Can the Eels win the day and close the gap on a crowded bottom of the ladder?Originally only the NSW Cup were scheduled to be in action this week but the Jersey Flegg Cup will play a catch-up against the Sea Eagles after their postponed Round 4 clash. Both teams have a horde of reinforcements this week after tough losses against the Bulldogs - will it be enough to bounce back?
There are still a harrowing handful of days to navigate but the Parramatta Eels are poised to finally unleash MOMAX on the NRL after nearly 3 months of the competition. The Tip Sheet explores how and what Mitchell Moses and Zac Lomax can do to elevate the team as the Eels hunt their third win of the season. The other TLT bomb comes in the form of the NRL debut for Toni Mataele. Sixties and Forty20 look at Toni’s path to first grade and why he has earned the call up against the Newcastle Knights.The NRL news becomes a PNG takeover this week as Joey Grima joins the show to bring the latest from Papua New Guinea and how the expansion franchise is warming to the colossal task of joining the NRL. Joey, a key figure in shaping and developing the PNG pathways, shares his candid insights on the critical process he is overseeing while also reflecting on how the junior Eels fared in 2025.
Sixties and Forty20 react to Parramatta’s 20-16 loss to the Dolphins in Round 10. The Blue & Gold ended up going down by just 4-points in a game where they failed to capitalise on several key scoring opportunities including a last gasp effort down the left sideline.
Can a week go by without the Parramatta Eels copping another kick to gut? Sixties and Forty20 discuss another terrible slice of bad luck for the club as young star Sam Tuivaiti has been ruled out until Rounds 19 or 20 with a high ankle sprain. The Tip Sheet reviews the weekend action including glory for the girls in the Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale, heart break for the SG Ball and drama aplenty for the NRL.Churn and burn in the Eastern Suburbs with Dominic Young free to leave – who are his ideal suitors? State of Origin in around the corner and selection speculation is starting to ramp. Who’s who for the Blues? Are Queensland in quicksand?
The agony of defeat and the ecstasy of victory. The Parramatta Eels felt the highest highs and the lowest lows today as the Lisa Fiaola Cup and Tarsha Gale Cup secured historic premierships while the SG Balls had one hand on the title before stumbling at the very last. Sixties and Forty20 bring you a comprehensive review of all the action raw and unfiltered on The Tip Sheet.
The Tip Sheet comes to you live after the closing exchanges of Parramatta’s Round 9 match against the Cronulla Sharks. Sixties and Forty20 review the result and look at where the game was won and lost as the Eels look to conjure up a second consecutive win in Magic Round.
A historic Saturday looms for the Parramatta Eels as the Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale and SG Ball Cup squads all fight for their respective titles at Leichardt Oval. The Tip Sheet breaks out the big guns for the special occasion as Sixties and Forty20 are joined by AJ Lucantonio and Steve Georgallis to take a deep dive into the three grand finals.It is unprecedented coverage as the shows reveals the key threats and difference makers for both the Eels and the Roosters. That goes to another level with the candid insight provided by Georgallis and the perspective his wealth of coaching knowledge adds.Soak it all up in preparation for a monster Saturday where TCT will be ready to bring all the highs and (hopefully zero) lows from Parramatta's chase for glory across three grades.
The Parramatta Eels will kick off Magic Round, or at least the NRL portion of it, as they face down the Cronulla Sharks on Friday night. Sixties and Forty20 preview the head-to-head contest as Jason Ryles looks to secure his first set of consecutive victories at the club. The boys look at the key match-ups across the park and how Charlie Guymer will go as he steps onto the edge to replace the suspended Kelma Tuilagi.There are also a pair of huge games out at Henson Park as the Eels and the Jets clash in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg in a Top 4 double-header. Spectators should get their moneys worth on Saturday will all four teams in top form and the boys discuss how the Eels can topple their fellow contenders.
What a week ahead for the Parramatta Eels! Not only are the NRL squad hunting a break through back-to-back win against the Cronulla Sharks in Magic Round, there are three – yes THREE – Junior Representative squads fighting for glory on the weekend. The Tip Sheet also wades into the murky waters of NRL’s officiating interpretations following a psychotic weekend where 18 players were sin binned.
The Tip Sheet celebrates a big week for Abbi Church, Kennedy Cherrington and Rory Owen with the 3 Parramatta NRLW stars earning selection NSW and QLD in the upcoming State of Origin series. Sixties and Forty20 share in the milestone moment for Abbi and Rory and cheer for Kennedy's triumphant return to the arena.The podcast then turns to a busy weekend of footy - even with the NRL on the bye. The Junior Representative plows on for the Eels with the Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale and SG Ball Cup squads all vying for a berth in their respective Grand Finals. The girls will face the Canterbury Bulldogs in both grades while the boys take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Sixties and Forty20 run through the line-ups for each team and reflect upon the previous meetings this season for each grade and how that could influence each outcome this weekend.The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup are also taking the Rabbitohs in Round 8 as they travel to Redfern for a Saturday double-header. Both teams are well positioned inside the Top 4 coming into this weekend and have the chance to consolidate their positions against struggling South Sydney outfits.
The Parramatta Eels banked 6 wins from 6 games across the long weekend and The Tip Sheet is ready to unpack all of the results. Sixties and Forty20 are joined by rising rugby league journalist and commentator AJ Lucantonio - who listeners and watchers may recognise from his work on BarTV and the League Scene Podcast.Together, the boys will break down all of the latest happenings from Parradise before leveraging AJ's insights into the wider landscape of the NRL. Join the live show at 7:30PM and as always, feel free to be part of the conversation in the live chat!
Join Sixties and Forty20 as they review all of the Easter Monday action against the Wests Tigers. Was the return of Mitchell Moses enough to get the Parramatta Eels back on track? How did both teams handle the background tension surrounding the Lachlan Galvin situation? Discuss everything to come out of Round 7 on The Tip Sheet at 6:30PM.
Please note, this podcast does not contain any reference to the news surrounding Shaun Lane that broke this afternoon after we finished recording. Sixties and myself will comment on the matter soon but in the mean time we simply wish Shaun the best in his time away from the game and ask fans to respect his decision.The traditional Easter Monday clash with the Wests Tigers has arrived and there are some bizarre inverse relationships between the Eels and their rivals this week. While the Tigers are traveling smoother than the Eels, they have dropped their star half Lachlan Galvin in controversial circumstances. The Eels meanwhile finally welcome back the heart and soul of the the team in Mitchell Moses while Jack Williams gives the team a double boost.Sixties and Forty20 run through all of the action on the long weekend starting with the Jersey Flegg on Saturday and running right through to the non-double-header action on Monday between the NSW Cup and NRL. Can the Eels snag a crucial win ahead of their bye? How much does Moses elevate this roster? One way or another some big questions will be answered on Monday.
The Parramatta Eels still have 3 teams in the hunt as we enter Week 2 of the Junior Representative Finals. The Lisa Fiaola, Tarsha Gale and SG Ball Cup squads all venture out to Penrith on Saturday to try and punch tickets to the grand final qualifiers. The preview podcast has a bit of news to cover first though with the development in the NRL around the release of Joe Ofahengaue. Sixties and Forty20 share their thoughts on the move, Joe's time as an Eel and what it means for the club.How do the Lisa Fiaola and SG Ball bounce back from losses last week? Can the Tarsha Gale keep rolling on? Which players and what strategies will be key in these sudden death show downs? The show covers all three games in depth and the paths to victory for each team.
We don't even know where to begin with this week's news podcast and exactly how Sixties and Forty20 and going to contain their yapping as The Tip Sheet tries to unravel a genuinely insane start to the week.Mitchell Moses returns for the Eels (as does Jack Williams) while Jason Ryles takes a hatchet to his forward pack in a wild Team List Tuesday. It was a tough week for the Junior Reps with only the Tarsha Gale prevailing but 3 teams remain in the title hunt. The boys review the weekend results and where the Eels stand across the board heading into the Easter long weekend.The NRL was rocked by news that Lachlan Galvin will not sign a new deal with the Wests Tigers and the joint-venture went scorched earth in reply. Was the response warranted? What happens to Galvin now?
Join Sixties and Forty20 live in the wake of the Round 6 action in Darwin. The boys discuss the results of the Eels' final trip to the Top End and how they fared against the Canberra Raiders.The boys also breakdown results from the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup earlier in the day as the Eels secured wins in both grades at Lidcombe Oval - even if the Cup decided to make it as hard on themselves as possible in the second half.
All four Junior Representative squads have qualified for the finals which means it is a loaded docket for The Tip Sheet as Sixties and Forty20 preview a huge Sunday at Leichardt Oval for the Parramatta Eels. The boys breakdown how the Eels line up across the SG Ball, Harold Matthews, Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale and look at their respective match-ups. The Ball, Matts and Gale will clash with fierce opponents they met earlier in the season while the Fioala will meet the Central Coast Roosters for the first time in 2025.Steve Georgallis joins the show to give even greater insight into how each team is traveling. He reviews all the crucial Round 9 results with Craig and John and how each of the four squads will transition into finals football. Steve also shares an exclusive first look at Parramatta's newest NRLW recruit in Fleur Ginn. It all adds up to a cracking discussion as the club gears up for a massive push into the postseason.
The Tip Sheet tackles the Top End for one final time as the Parramatta Eels take on the Canberra Raiders in Darwin in Round 6. They will do so without Zac Lomax after news broke on Wednesday about a fractured foot for Parramatta's star recruit.Sixties and Forty20 look at who replaces him and how the Eels can attack the robust Canberra Raiders outfit. There is more on the docket though with the boys previewing a double header at Lidcombe Oval as the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup also host the Green Machine in their Round 6 clashes.
Sixties, Forty20 and Chris are live hot on the heels of Team List Tuesday as the Parramatta Eels venture into Darwin for the final time. This of course naturally begs the titular question – can the Eels win in Darwin and end on top at the end of the Top End?The Tip Sheet covers all of the results from the weekend including a breakthrough victory for Jason Ryles and a stunning upset triumph for the Tarsha Gale.We are one week into the crackdown – what do we all think? The boys look at the response from the officials and what else slipped through the cracks with the spotlight on high contact.Catch the live stream at 7:30PM and feel free to drop in and join the conversation in the YouTube live chat!
"You fell victim to one of the classic blunders - the most famous of which is 'never get involved in a land war in Asia' - but only slightly less well-known is this: 'Never go in against the Eels when death is on the line'!".The Wire in the title, The Princess Bride in the body - we are crossing all the streams today.Yes sir, yes ma'am! The Parramatta Eels are finally on the board in 2025 and typically it comes in the most pulsating, dramatic and damn story-book fashion as Zac Lomax drilled the game-winning field goal in golden point. On a day where Clinton Gutherson made it his mission to sink the Eels even deeper into misery, players all over the park stood up to be counted.Sixties and Forty20 come to you live to share their thoughts and emotions on a breakthrough win for Jason Ryles.
The Tip Sheet – 2025 Ep 31: Rd 5 Previews; A Dethroning Ceremony? by The Cumberland Throw
We enter the final round of the regular season in the Junior Representatives with all four Parramatta teams either right in the hunt or having already punched their tickets to the finals. The Tip Sheet previews the games against Canterbury and Manly for the girls and boys respectively taking a deep dive into the rosters and match-ups this week. Sixties and Forty20 also follow up on their look at the future prospects of the SG Ball from last week with a similar breakdown of the Tarsha Gale.
Dylan Walker makes his Eels debut, Luca Moretti is back and Ryley Smith gets his first career start. Team List Tuesday delivers some big hits and The Tip Sheet is all over it as Craig, John and Chris bring you the hot news for the Eels and the NRL live at 7:30PM on Tuesday night.
Join Sixties and Forty20 live on The Tip Sheet as they react to the Eels’ fourth straight loss of the 2025. Parramatta couldn’t challenge a frankly decent but far from outstanding Manly outfit and it allowed the Sea Eagles to coast to victory in a game where they were there to be beaten.
The Parramatta Eels announced a pair of signings as Dylan Walker and Fleur Ginn bolster the NRL and NRLW squads respectively. The Tip Sheet looks at what both players bring to the club and go in-depth into how Walker could be used by Jason Ryles.Sixties and Forty20 then return to the regularly scheduled preview podcast as they cover a huge weekend at Brookvale with the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL facing Manly into a triple-header. The lower grades are both looking to build on key wins against the Bulldogs in Round 3 while the NRL squad are aiming to convert a spirited effort against Canterbury into a breakthrough win against the Sea Eagles.
We enter the penultimate round of the regulation season of the Junior Representatives and The Tip Sheet previews a blockbuster Saturday at Eric Tweedale Stadium with all four grades in the hunt. Sixties and Forty20 analyse the four match-ups and look at where each game can be won.The boys also have an extended discussion about the outlook of the SG Ball and how the Parramatta Eels will look to transition the talent in this team towards the NRL.
The Tip Sheet welcomes back Chris Ricketts as Sixties and Forty20 dive into another week of rugby league news. Can the Eels consolidate on their best showing of the season? What has Jason Ryles done to shake the team up this week?Daly Cherry-Evans sent shockwaves through the code when he announced on Monday night that he would be parting ways with the Sea Eagles. What does this mean for any number of suitors and rivals as one of the biggest dominoes on the market is primed to fall?
A breakthrough victory still eludes the Parramatta Eels but there were finally real signs of life as they went down 16-8 to the Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 3. Sixties and Forty20 bring you all of their takes from a genuine heart breaker where guts weren’t enough to get the glory but finally the Eels showed something to build on.
Steve Georgallis is back on The Tip Sheet to talk all things Junior Representatives, NRLW and Greek rugby league! Sixties and Forty20 quiz him about how each of the pathways squads are tracking as they enter the final leg of the regular season with the Lisa Fioala and SG Ball still boasting undefeated records.The show looks at what the Tarsha Gale and Harold Matthews need to do to turn things around and then turn to the latest news from the NRLW as the competition promises to be bigger and better in 2025. Steve also shares his experiences from his recent trip to Las Vegas where he oversaw the Greek rugby league teams.(Apologies about the audio issues near the end. The Parramatta Eels are in the process of finalising a move to their new headquarters at Kellyville and given that process - ideal podcasting spaces weren't exactly flush about!)
The Tip Sheet previews a massive weekend against the Canterbury Bulldogs as Jason Ryles and the Parramatta Eels hunt for a breakthrough win in 2025. Sixties and Forty20 bring you all the key match-ups and roster changes from the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL including a look at how the Eels could switch things up ahead of kickoff.
The Tip Sheet is back with another dose of Team List and NRL news as Sixties and Forty20 cover all of the latest happenings from Parradise in these turbulent times.
Sixties and Forty20 react as the Eels are embarrassed in their home opener by the Wests Tigers in Round 2.
All eyes will be on CommBank Stadium on Sunday to see whether the Parramatta Eels can bounce back from their ugly Round 1 loss to the Melbourne Storm. Sixties and Forty20 break down the changes made by Jason Ryles as the Eels new coach looks to set the standard early in the season. Rookie Jordan Samrani will make his debut on the right wing while Gideon Kautoga makes his club debut and Shaun Lane returns from injury to start in the backrow.The show also previews Round 2 of the Jersey Flegg as the Eels look to consolidate on a 20-point victory over the Silktails last week. The NSW Cup play their first game of the season after a first up bye and feature a truckload of seasoned NRL players in the forward pack. The boys walk through all three games on the weekend and how Parramatta can secure wins in each grade.
This episode of The Tip Sheet sees Sixties and Forty20 joined by Chris Ricketts as the show dives into the ongoing fallout from Dylan Brown's huge call to join the Newcastle Knights. Elsewhere, Jason Ryles was rung in the changes to his NRL roster as another rookie set to make his debut while in the NRL there looks to be some early season transactions taking place as the Dragons, Rabbitohs and Roosters look to add on to their first grade rosters.
Sixties and Forty20 react live to the news that Dylan Brown has accepted a gargantuan 10-year deal from the Newastle Knights. The boys discuss everything that lead to the decision and what the Parramatta Eels do moving forwards to replace their five-eighth in 2026.
The regularly scheduled episode of the preview podcast is interrupted by breaking news about the severity of Mitchell Moses' foot injury. Sixties and Forty20 react to the projected 6-week layoff for the Parramatta star and how suddenly the Eels have spiralled into an injury crisis out of nowhere.Eventually though, The Tip Sheet does manage to preview the weekend docket of games starting with a huge day at Eric Tweedale Stadium where the Junior Representatives run from 10:00AM with the Lisa Fioala Cup all the way through to 6:00PM at the conclusion of the SG Ball. With the ladies taking on the Panthers and the gents facing the Raiders, the show looks at how all four teams line-up and how they are set to fare on Saturday.In the midst of that madness is the Jersey Flegg who kickoff at 1:00PM as they jet over all the way to Hammondville in Canterbury-Bankstown to take on the Fiji Silktails. While the Eels haven't quite named a full line-up - and by that I don't mean full strength mind you but rather not all 17 players named - the boys look at the 15 players who are set to take part in the game and how Parra can get off to a win to start the season.Finally, the show preview the main event as the pluckiest underdogs who ever plucked look to stage a legendary upset of the Melbourne Storm on Sunday afternoon. Sixties and Forty20 fiendishly plot the ways the Eels can steal a victory over the Round 1 specialists that are the Storm.
Mitchell Moses missing Parramatta's Round 1 blockbuster against the Melbourne Storm was not how the Jason Ryles era was meant to kickoff. The fact that he heads an extended unofficial injury list is incredibly unfortunate and it sets the tone for the early discussions in this episode of The Tip Sheet.Sixties and Forty20 evaluate where the Eels stand with the team named to take on the Storm. Ronald Volkman has been named to replace Moses while Ryley Smith makes his NRL debut. Is this the best team Ryles could have named all things considering?The Junior Representatives are over the hump round are three teams posted victories on the weekend. The boys wrap up all four games as the Lisa Fiaola and SG Ball continue their undefeated runs while the Harold Matthews finally put it all together against Penrith.The Vegas debrief looks at a mostly lopsided slate of results. Was four games too many? Sixties argues that three games might be the sweet spot moving forwards. The Warriors looked a mile off the pace against the Raiders while Cronulla and the Panthers battled to the final moments - what were the takeaways from Round 0?
0:00 - Intro05:04 - Eels News50:24 - NRL News1:24:45 - Previews---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are just over a week away from the Parramatta Eels launching their 2025 season but in the meantime Tip Sheet has plenty of news from Parradise and the NRL to cover. Sixties and Forty20 bring you the latest from the Parrramatta Leagues Club as the results of the elections and special resolutions are made public. Sixties was also in attendance for the official season launch and recaps all the important details from a big night at CommBank Stadium.The boys do a final review of the trial result against the Tigers and where the Eels stand heading into Round 1 before reliving another stunning comeback victory for the SG Ball. The NRL news is unsurprisingly focused on the Round Zero action in Las Vegas and it starts with the big brouhaha inside the Raiders. Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies landed themselves in hot water after a stoush over room arrangements but how serious was the matter? The show then quickly previews all four games before looking at some minor signing news.The show closes out with a look at the four Junior Representative games on Saturday as the Eels look to overcome the Sharks in the Fiola and Gale and the Panthers in the Matts and Ball.
Jason Ryles is ushering in a new era for the Eels - even if the result didn't go the right way tonight - and so too is The Tip Sheet stepping into the bold world of tomorrow today as the podcast now brings you bona fide talking heads! Let us know what you think of the new format and help us catch all the gremlins that come with the new territory.It wasn't pretty and they certainly didn't come away with the win but crucially for the Parramatta Eels - they avoided any sort of serious injury in their 30-18 loss to the Wests Tigers. The Tip Sheet unpacks a rather messy affair from the Blue & Gold in a game where they were drowned out by errors and set restarts. Sixties and Forty20 point to some individual defensive lapses and the general struggles to complete sets as key teaching tape before looking at the positives to come from the final trial game.Isaiah Iongi was certainly on such positive with the 21-year-old custodian scoring a sizzling solo try before laying on a four-pointer for Sean Russell. The boys also laud the efforts of Will Penisini, Jack Williams, J'maine Hopgood, Luca Moretti and Ryley Smith in proof that it wasn't all bad for the Eels at Leichardt.
With just two official games on the weekend docket, The Tip Sheet is set for a relatively quiet episode as Sixties and Forty20 preview the NRL trial against the Tigers and the SG Ball clash against the Rabbitohs. However, huge news out of Redfern involving Cameron Murray and Latrell Mitchell means the boys have to check in on South Sydney first.The Parra previews start with the SG Ball as the Blue & Gold are looking to back up a heart-pounding victory against the Sharks last week. They host the Rabbitohs at Eric Tweedale and welcome back some big boppers. Can the Ball knock over their undefeated opposition and stay at the top of the table?Neither the Eels or the Tigers named full strength rosters this week but there is still plenty to be excited about on Friday night. Sixties and Forty20 look at the key positional battles, who we are getting look at this week and what Jason Ryles will be wanting to see out of his charges at Leichardt Oval.
The Tip Sheet tucks into the final week of trials as Sixties and Forty20 look at everything happening at Parramatta and beyond with all 17 franchises gearing up. Jason Ryles has kept some serious fire power in reserve against the Wests Tigers but fans get their first looks at Zac Lomax and Jack Williams as the boys break down Team List Tuesday.A final review of the victory over the Knights as well as the weekend results from the Junior Representatives rounds of the news from Parradise before the show turns over to the NRL news.A series of blowout wins marked a rather uncompetitive week of trials results so what did the boys gleam from their rivals? The show recaps a handful of market moves as the Knights, Warriors and Rabbitohs all make a re-signing a piece before some bold moves in Las Vegas make headlines.
You can't ask for much more from the first trial of the season after the Parramatta Eels piled on the points against the Newcastle Knights and escaped without any major injuries. Jason Ryles was left with plenty of food for thought following the victory and The Tip Sheet looks to add extra servings to his plate as Sixties and Forty20 breakdown the game.It was on for young and old as both established stars and fresh new faces impressed but the boys look at how the team played on a macro level in their initial dissection. What has changed under Ryles (and his new coaches) and how much powder was kept dry?Finally, the show runs through a comprehensive list of who caught the eye and it features plenty of young talent. What changed in the battle at fullback? Did the Eels unearth a true deputy to Mitchell Moses? Who dacked Zac Lomax? We have all the answer on The Tip Sheet!
The Preview Podcast is back and ready for a huge 2025! It launches with a full-blooded look at Friday night's hotly anticipated trial as the Parramatta Eels take on the Newcastle Knights. Sixties and Forty20 tell the tale-of-the-tape ahead of Jason Ryles' proper debut as the coach of the Eels.There is another full docket of games in the Junior Representatives as well as the Eels prepare for their first home games of the season. The ladies will play host to the Manly Sea Eagles in Granville while the lads welcome the Cronulla Sharks to Cabramatta. The show looks at some notable changes across the squads and how the Eels project for victory in all four games.Both the Knights and Eels have named strong teams for Friday night's trial leaving Sixties and Forty20 with plenty to discuss in the preview. Who are they looking forward to seeing the most? What positional battles have the highest stakes? How different will the team look under the stewardship of Ryles and his new-look staff featuring Scott Wisemantel, Sam Moa and Nathan Brown?
We have our first NRL team list of the year and boy howdy does The Tip Sheet know it as Sixties and Forty20 have the podcast bursting at the seams this week - and that is even with the show returning to its usual three-a-week format. There is just that much to talk about this week including important shout outs for members of the Parramatta Leagues Club to vote for special resolutions as well a Sunday exhibition game at Ringrose Park good friends of TCT in the Physical Disability Rugby League.The big news though is undoubtedly the hugely anticipated debut team list from Jason Ryles as the Parramatta Eels travel up the freeway to take on the Newcastle Knights on Friday. Ryles delivered big time with a cracking blend of youth and experience with the Parramatta's commander-in-chief giving plenty of prospects a chance to shine this week. The boys share who they are looking forward to seeing most and what to expet from the Eels in their opening hit out of the year.Other news from Parradise includes a new heritage jersy, the weekend wrap up from the Junior Representatives and a quartet of our NRLW stars turning out in the All-Stars game this week.In the NRL there is plenty of action with the aforementioned All-Stars games headlining a full week of preseason action. Sixties and Forty20 share their tips for the game and their most anticipated match-ups in the general NRL contests.Christian Welch has been forced into medical retirement after a series of back and leg injuries. The show pays tribute to the Melbourne Storm bookend and his successful career.From there the show turns up the heat as the boys fire up on two fronts. Firstly is the continued discussion from the plans to trial a retroactive sin-binning protocol for high tackles. Parramatta's Shaun Lane weighed in to the matter this week and provided greater insight into what players are concerned with. Secondly is the expected return of the National Youth Competition which in turn has dragged back the tiring discourse about the need (or massive lack thereof) for a NRL draft.
Sixties and Forty20 welcome a very special guest in this episode of The Tip Sheet as Parramatta Leagues Club President Greg Monaghan joins the show. With Leagues Club elections on the horizon, Greg briefs listeners on several key issues including the initiative to appoint Peter Wynn as club patron and a quartet of special resolutions aimed at bringing a series of common sense changes to the club constitution.From there the discussion shifts to the recent announcement of Parramatta Live and the exciting vision the club has to create a precinct that will both elevate the game day experience and create a hub of constant activity for the community on any given day. Greg shares the expected timeline on the redevelopment of the Leagues Club as well as the full extent of the facilities that are planned as part of the precinct. Speaking of facilities, the upcoming launch of the Kellyville Centre of Excellence has everyone excited and the show discusses how that changes the game for the Eels.The conversation turns to footy as the boys look at Greg's history as a fan of the game and that iconic Brett Kenny moment - you know the one. The discussion then ranges from the impact of Jason Ryles in his first preseason to where CommBank Stadium ranks among the vaunted footy stadiums in Australia before Greg signs off with a final message to members.
Now is the calm before the storm. The Tip Sheet settles in for a cozy episode before the chaos of trial seasion unfolds in the coming weeks. Sixties and Forty20 bring the latest from Parradise where the Eels continue to push ahead of their first trial against the Knights. NRLW Assistant Coach, Kate Mullaly joined the NRL preseason as Jason Ryles looks to strengthen the bonds through the club.Sixties reviews a successful fanday at CommBank Stadium while the club has several initiatives in the works with the Supporter Group Alliance and the return of The Swarm. The Eels Board Chairman Sean McElduff has stood down after 8 years in the role. The boys look at the achievements the club has made under his tenure and how the board shapes up moving forwards.A hugely successful opening round in the Junior Representatives has seen the Eels sweep the Raiders and Knights on the road. The show recaps all 4 wins before looking at the coming round where Parramatta are once more away from home as the ladies face the Bears and the lads tussle with the Roosters.A bite sized NRL portion of the podcast quickly shapes up the Vegas component of the Preseason Challenge before looking at a proposed rule change and the officiating points of emphasis for 2025.
The Parramatta Eels have a new captain! As expected, Jason Ryles has turned to Mitchell Moses to lead the Blue & Gold into a new era. Sixtes and Forty20 breakdown what the appointment means for the player and club. Junior Paulo and J'maine Hopgood were expected inclusions for the leadership group but new recruit Jack Williams continues to make waves as he too earns a place on the panel.The Tip Sheet recpas the last week in Parradise including a camp in Lennox Head and news that Josh Addo-Carr is officially clear to play in Round 3 against the Bulldogs. Sundry news includes a fan day at CommBank Stadium this saturday and upcoming Parramatta Leagues Club elections for the board.The NRL is full of good-news/bad-news this week starting with the Rabbitohs. Latrell Mitchell is clear to play Round 1 but Campbell Graham has a new injury. Ditto for the Tigers where Jarome Luai looks good for his club debut in Round 1 while fellow Penrith recruit Sunia Turuva is now in doubt. At the Dragons, Shane Flanagan has secured the services of Emre Guler effective immediately while the future of Francis Molo is still up in the air. The podcast takes a moment to acknowledge the passing of South Sydney great Gary Stevens.Junior Representatives are back this weekend and the show runs through four rapid fire previews of the Lisa Fiola, Tarsha Gale, Harold Matthews and SG Ball. The ladies are on the road to Canberra while the lads head to Cessnock to face the Raiders and Knights respectively.
What range do the boys see the Eels finishing this year? How well does their recruitment stack up against the competition? The Tip Sheet tackles these questions and more as Sixties and Forty20 are joined by their good friend Ham on a week there the Parramatta Eels are at camp in Lennox Head.The NRL and NRLW squads have been bolstered by re-signings. Rueben and Kennedy Cherrington have both recommitted to the Eels while Luca Moretti has also extended his stay with the club. Big changes are coming to the Junior Representatives as the competitions move to a Top 8 finals system. Sixties also breaks down the results from their final trials held against the Penrith Panthers.Vegas is just around the corner and the itinerary is loaded to the brim, what stands out for the boys in year two of the NRL's bold venture into the States? Beyond that there is truly a bizarre slate of NRL news this week from Anthony Seibold having a gunshot accidentally discharged into his garage by a neighbour to the Bulldogs suddenly parting ways with their NRLW coach.
An otherwise quiet news week for the Parramatta Eels and The Tip Sheet was rocked by revelations that Dylan Brown intends to test the market. Sixties, Forty20 and guest host Muz leap into action to discuss the massive development. How concerned should fans be? What is the plan of action for the Eels? Why was his manager linking YouTube highlights to rival clubs? The boys agree there is no need to panic right now and to let the footy do some talking for both Dylan and the Eels.In other Parramatta news, Tim Mannah has joined the Eels Foundation as an ambassador while the next fan day is looming on the 1st of February. Sixties recaps the junior representative trials against the Canterbury Bulldogs with good showings from the Harold Matthews and SG Ball.Who will make their debut first in 2025? The show looks at the likely candidates to be the first NRL debutante under Jason Ryles. Joash Papalii and Jordan Samrani are popular picks but who else is in the running? Clinton Gutherson and Damien Cook will lead the Dragons in 2025 - were their appointments a surprise for anyone? Eli Clarke looks set to call the Shire his new home while Yvonne Sampson becomes the voice of rugby league for Las Vegas this year. Up in Brisbane, Blake Mozer has reportedly gotten the jump on his rivals at dummy half while Dean Ieremia leads the NRL injury report with some awful luck after rupturing his Achilles.
2025 kicks off with The Tip Sheet welcoming in a new guest host as Chris Ricketts joins the show. Sixties and Forty20 get straight into the action with Chris as they look at all the new recruits for the club and nominate who is going to make the biggest difference for the Eels. Between the likes of Zac Lomax, Josh Addo-Carr, Isaiah Iongi and Jack Williams it is a loaded class and it makes for a cracking discussion. Naturally the boys follow it up with a chat about which incumbent player improves the most in 2025 and why?The Canterbury Bulldogs dominate an otherwise quiet news cycle with their monster signing of Leo Thompson. How much does the Newcastle bookend improve Canterbury's pack in 2026 and do the Dogs make a push for an early release? Another piece of roster news out of Belmore comes with the rumours linking young talent Karl Oloapu to the Dolphins while the Dogs take a blow off the field with asbestos and heavy metals found in the soil of the site of their Centre of Excellence.
Another year in the books. The Tip Sheet wraps up the season and year in customary fashion but with an added wrinkle as Clint records his final podcast as a regular co-host.For the Eels, it is a quiet but positive week to close out 2024. The announcement of Parramatta Live, another big win for our NRLW program after topping the RLPA Player Poll as well as the club delivering the sort of Injury Update that fans have been craving lead the news slate. The announcement of another fan day and a bold new away kit round out the big talking points from Parradise ahead of Christmas.QLD's embarrassingly soft road laws have handed serial offender Ezra Mam less than a slap on the wrist at the conclusion of his legal saga. The boys look at how the NRL can respond from here and whether they have the gumption to deliver a punishment that correctly reflects the severity of Mam's error.A triple header of headlines out of the Wests Tigers fittingly helps see out the season. Backlash over exorbitant trial ticket prices, flipping John Bateman to the Cowboys and a bizarre contract arrangement with the Rabbitohs regarding Jayden/Bud Sullivan each provide plenty of conversation.Last points of order include a flurry of end of year re-signings featuring Kyle Flanagan, Teig Wilton and Trent Loiero and another star crossing codes as Michaela Blyde joins the Warriors in the NRLW.While this episode is in no way the end for Clint as a part of TCT, it does mark the conclusion of his weekly responsibilities in the NRL & News podcast. Thankfully there is no need to be cryptic or concerned about the root cause with Clint simply entering a flat-out, full-go chapter of his life. On behalf of Sixties, I would like to thank our great friend for reserving so many Tuesday nights throughout the season in order to put up with a couple on incessant yappers to talk footy and bring his excellent insights to the show.Luckily, we don't have to worry about when we see him again since he will be right there with us at CommBank Stadium in Round 2 for the season home opener!
Our triple header of special episodes from Eels HQ concludes with what has become a staple on the calendar in our annual end of season wrap up with Mark O'Neil. The General Manager of Football joins The Tip Sheet is a period of unprecedented change for the Parramatta Eels. Jason Ryles is leading the club into a new era backed by one of the most aggressive recruitment drives in years and O'Neill breaks down where the new look NRL squad is at heading into the Christmas break.From how the Top 30 is shaping up to exactly what position the Eels are now targeting and the overall balance of the roster, the boys look at the transition into season 2025. The development of the Centre of Excellence and the announcement of Parramatta Live augment the palpable aura of excitement at the club and the show takes a vibe check on how everyone is holding up.What has Jason Ryles brought to the Eels in his first preseason? What in particular has impressed O'Neill and how have his support staff brought their own flair and different approaches to Kellyville?O'Neill also discusses the NRLW and the huge strides taken this year under Steve Georgallis as well as the Junior Pathways and the appointment of full-time coaching staff in another massive investment into the talent pipeline.We always express sincere gratitude to all of the Parramatta staff that graciously share their time with TCT and that is doubly true for Mark O'Neill. As mentioned in the podcast, Mark has joined the show through a gamut of backdrops ranging from grand final heartbreak to frustrating seasons outside the Top 8 and now on the back of a whirlwind of change sweeping through the club. More than that, we also extend our sincerest sympathies and condolences to Mark and his family for the loss of his brother-in-law Paul Griffin.
The Christmas content rush continues as The Tip Sheet catches up with Adam Fairley, the General Manager of the Parramatta Junior Rugby League. Sixties and Forty20 talk a broad range of topics from the local district including expansion in the form of a new club, the continued growth rates - especially in the female pathways - and the significant overhaul to awards metrics that has paved the way for smaller clubs to shine at the annual presentation night.Adam provides tremendous insight into how one of the biggest catchments in the code is traveling and the iniatitives that are being undertaken to make it easier and more straight forward than ever for young families to start their rugby league journeys. The show also takes a moment to thank and acknowledge the efforts of Jan Bryen and Mark Jenkins as both move on from their roles within the PJRL.
The festive seasons begins a week early on TCT with a loaded run of content all of the way through to Christmas! It all starts here with an end of season chat with Steve Georgallis as he generously shares his time and sits down with Sixties and Forty20 in his dual roles as Pathways Coaching Director and the NRLW Coach.With the 2025 Junior Representatives preseasons in top gear, Steve reflects on the 2024 campaigns across the four squads before updating the show on how the club is shaping up heading into the Christmas break. Three Australian Schoolboys are re-signed and there has been a very healthy presence of pathways talent in the NRL preseason which leads the boys discuss how the pipeline is faring and look at how those players and indeed the entire Jersey Flegg impressed in their response to an extremely difficult start to the last season.Despite narrowly missing the finals, the NRLW put together their most impressive regular season in their young history under the tutelage of Georgallis. The coach breaks down the highs and lows of 2024 as well as what is building at the Eels. New recruits Paige Travis and Martha Mataele are profiled as Steve reveals what the international duo will bring to the team as well as which player gave the Eels an inside running on snaring one of the two stars!Mahalia Murphy and Abbi Church got their flowers this year with selection for Australia after stellar individual seasons and their coach takes a minute to celebrate the deserved rewards for his captain and vice-captain. Steve wraps up with a dive into the NRLW depth including the Harvey Normans Women's Premiership before setting the line for next season at a serious run at the finals.As always when it comes to these talks with club staff, we are incredibly thankful that they can take time out of busy schedules to help us connect them with the fanbase. Listeners of The Tip Sheet will know how forthcoming Steve has been throughout 2024 and he has given fans unprecented access to both the Junior Pathways and NRLW. In that vein, look forward to the coming days as Sixties and Forty20 bring you more from Kellyville in a monster close out to the year!
It is official. Papua New Guinea will be the home of the code's 18th NRL franchise! The Tip Sheet analyses the historic decision in a landmark episode that celebrates the franchise building efforts of a close friend of TCT in Joey Grima. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint lock in for the penultimate regular episode of the year with plenty happening elsewhere across the code and for the Eels.The Eels are finally at full strength in the preseason as Zac Lomax and Isaiah Iongi return from rep duties. Sixties delivers the latest from Kellyville as the heat hit Sydney. The NRL depth has been boosted by the acquisition of Kitione Katoga from the Bulldogs. The young Fijian backrower will join the Eels immediately on a 2-year deal. The NRLW also made some big moves headlined by the re-signing of Elsie Albert and the pickup of Blackfern outside back Martha Mataele.The NRL news is obviously dominated by the confirmation that the code will expand to PNG in 2028. The boys look at the logistics, how it lines up for coaching prospects (conveniently for the 90* year old Wayne Bennett) and what it means for the game itself.From there, the game's growing asset portfolio is up next with major property acquisitions made in Port Macquarie and Brisbane. Speaking of boosting stocks and port folios, the Roosters nabbed Reece Robson on a 4-year deal. What does it mean for Brandon Smith and which clubs could be suitors for the hybrid hooker/lock?The show closes out with a buffet of bits and pieces from Isaah Yeo winning the Golden Boot to the NRL ads for Vegas 2025 and even some baseball and track and field news!
The calendar has rolled over to December but it has proven to be a relatively quiet week in the NRL. Still, the Eels have shored up their roster by way of a 1-year extension for Kelma Tuilagi so Sixties, Forty20 and Clint dive into the retention as Jason Ryles reinvests in the current roster once again.The Tip Sheet looks at the latest from training, including a hugely successful open session at Fairfield. Mitchell Moses has returned early from his representative run with the Kangaroos as the Eels near full strength in the preseason.Tamika Upton's return to the Broncos has changed the landscape in the NRLW. Newcastle are looking at battler status while the Broncos now look like premiership favourites. Shane Flanagan makes another move in the player market with the nifty pickup of Daniel Atkinson for 2026 while the Titans face losing a talented young prop over missed bonuses.
The NRL team has spent a week on the tools as Jason Ryles goes old school in the preseason. The Tip Sheet looks at what the boys have been up to ranging from gardening, landscaping and bricklaying to maintenance work at Parramatta Leagues Club. It has been a busy work elsewhere for the Eels as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at a raft of retentions and signings as the club bolsters the NRL, NRLW and beyond.Who are the big winners and losers from the 2025 NRL draw? Where do the Eels stand after years of brutal scheduling? In other NRL news, Shane Richardson has boldly declared that the Tigers have both the best spine and best backup spine in the NRL. How close to the mark is he?Ben Hunt has landed at the Broncos but where does he fit once everyone is available? Hunt is joined on the NRL transaction list by Bronson Xerri's extension at Canterbury and Lachlan Illias shifting to the Dragons. The show looks at all of these movements and what they mean for each player and club.
After a long and very public build up, in the end the EGM amounted to nothing with the dissidents failing to meet the threshold for a quorum. The Tip Sheet breaks down exactly what transpired at Parramatta Leagues Club, how the voting splits ending up heavily favouring the incumbent directors and what happens now for the club after this expensive farce,Sixties and Forty20 and joined by the returning Clint as they look at Josh Addo-Carr's first week as an Eel, the end of the Darwin arrangement and much more from Parradise. How is Parra's backline shaping up? Is there enough depth there? The club has released interviews with more of the coaching staff - what can be gleamed from them?Terrell May is a Tiger and it continues an aggressive recruitment drive from the joint venture as the former Roosters join the likes of Luai, Turuva, Hunt, Skelton and Bird as new recruits. Where does this position the Tigers heading in 2025? The full competition draw will be out by the time this podcast is live but the boys look at the reveals for Round 1 and Magic Round and see where the Eels and the rest of the competition stack up.
The Eels said they needed speed in the backline and they have followed through with that mandate by signing Josh Addo-Carr. The Tip Sheet discusses all of the angles in Parramatta's acquisition of the fallen Canterbury speedster as the club makes it first major move in the post-Gutherson era.Re-signings are also on the menu with Parramatta securing the futures of three Australian Schoolboys in Lincoln Fletcher, Ryda Talagi and Lachlan Coinakis. Sixties brings the latest from training as the NRL boys return while the club has announced a Members Appreciation event.The NRL slate looks at the official charges pressed against Ezra Mam, where Ben Hunt will likely end up and a pair of shoulder injuries to Penrith players. The boys do a final wrap on the Pacific Championships as the Jillaroos continued their rampage while Tonga put up an immense fight against the Kangaroos.
Just like that Clint Gutherson is no longer an Eel and is now a Dragon. The Tip Sheet signs off on Gutho's stellar career at the club as Sixties and Forty20 celebrate his legacy as an Eel. The show then delves into the latest developments on Josh Addo-Carr and Jayden Brailey for the club.AJ Brimson landed himself momentarily in a spot of bother on Melbourne Cup Day but successfuly employed the Shane Warne defence. The reasons why Terrell May is no longer a Rooster take another twist while Exra Mam is in the hole for nearly half a million dollars after his car crash. It is a lot to sift through but the biggest news this week is the Knights Group officially backing the bid for the Christchurch Orcas.Finally, the boys continue their coverage of the Pacific Champions as we reach the finals batch of games. Tonga are preparing to upset the Kangaroos in the men's final while the Jillaroos are looking to wrap up a dominant international campaign in their rematch with the Kiwi Ferns. Alongside both these games are the crossover matches between New Zealand and PNG for the men and Samoa and PNG for the women.
The player market is officially open for business and the Parramatta Eels are flush with funds...so who are the priority targets for 2026? Sixties and Forty20 evaluate the pool of available talent and while there might be a lack of superstar talent at the top of the market, there are plenty of quality players available in the midfield.What is the latest on Josh Addo-Carr and Ezra Mam and what is happening around the code? The NRL news hones in on disciplinary action and some player transactions as clubs begin to stir past the November 1 deadline.Australia punched their ticket through to the final of the Pacific Championships and now we await their rival. Will it be Tonga or New Zealand? The show continues its coverage of the international tournament with a full wrap of last week and a look towards the upcoming games on the weekend.
The end is nigh. While we are still awaiting confirmation from both the Eels and Dragons, media reports are intensifying that talismanic fullback Clinton Gutherson will shortly be released from his contract with the Parramatta Eels to join the St George Illawarra Dragons immediately.Sixties and Forty20 look at these massive developments for the Blue & Gold as new coach Jason Ryles continues to aggressively overhaul the roster ahead of the commencement of the 2024/25 preseason. What is Gutherson's legacy with the club after nearly a decade of outstanding service at fullback? In a glittering career as an Eel, what moments stood out? The boys also look at his fit with the Dragons under Shane Flanagan. Will 'Gutho' walk into their team as captain?Gutherson's imminent departure naturally leaves the Eels with a windfall of salary cap space in 2025 but what can they do with it? The show discusses a number of possibilities for the club including the link between Ryles and Melbourne custodian Ryan Papenhuyzen.
Monster roster moves have shook the Parramatta Eels this week with Maika Sivo departing the NRL. Sixties and Forty20 celebrate the big moments - on and off the field - for the powerhouse winger from the time he send Blake Ayshford to the shadow realm to the surprise trip his father made to see him play. Joash Papali'i and Jordan Samrani are the newest members of the Parramatta Eels as Jason Ryles continues to overhaul the roster ahead of the 2024/25 preseason. The Tip Sheet takes a dive into what both young men will bring to the club and where they fit in the big picture. Matt Doorey has also extended his stay with the Eels while the PThe boys unload on Ezra Mam in the NRL news following his disastrous decision to drive under the influence of narcotics. Sam Walker heads the latest round of NRL transactions with a rumoured 2-year 2.2 million dollar extension on the table. Is he worth it? The podcast looks at the long term plan for the Roosters in the halves and how Walker shapes it.Week 2 of the Pacific Championships lands this weekend and the show previews the four games as well as reviewing the round that was.
The international season is about to begin in gusto and The Tip Sheet is ready to preview all of the action as Australia, Tonga, Fiji and Papua New Guinea kick off the first week of the tournament.As always though, the show kicks off with the latest from Parradise as Sixties and Forty20 look at the call for an EGM. The boys share their thoughts on the matter before returning to footy talk where there have been more roster developments for the NRL and NRLW.Sandon Smith is facing a serious driving charge in the NRL news. The Dragons continue to be actively linked to more players in the market while also kind-of-but-not-really letting Ben Hunt look at other options. Finally, the Pacific Championship previews round out the show as the boys give their tips for all of the games this weekend.
Clint Gutherson is now free to negotiate to rival clubs for 2026. This bombshell news forced an extra recording session for The Tip Sheet as Sixties and Forty20 react to the news and what it all means. Clint is also there for everything else on this week's podcast!The other Parra news looks at the Eels who earned representative honours in what was originally a fairly brief Parra news section.In the NRL the boys review all three grand finals starting with the surprise result in the State Championship as the Devils snapped a long losing streak for QLD clubs in a narrow victory over the Jets. Cronulla rallied in the second half of the NRLW decider but just fell short against the Roosters while Penrith continue to climb to dizzying heights with their 4th straight NRL title.What were the controversial selections and no-selections in the representative scene? What the hell has happened to the Western Australian expansion bid? The show discusses both topics before signing off.
Jason Ryles has landed a n ew signing and it comes in the form of Jack Williams as the Cronulla backrower joins the Blue & Gold for the next three seasons. The Tip Sheet dives into Parramatta's latest acquisition and the pickup of Dean Hawkins as well as the rumours that a young Bulldog is also on the radar. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint recap the Dally Ms on a night where Abbi Church well and truly arrived at the highest levels of the game. Church was narrowly pipped for the game's highest individual accolade by the outstanding Olivia Kernick but did capture the title of Fullback Of The Year. Rory Owen was ineligible for Rookie Of The Year honours but cleaned up at the RLPA and Parramatta awards.The boys discuss the grand final qualifiers as the Storm and Panthers book a rematch of the 2020 decider in the NRL while the Sharks stunned the Broncos in the NRLW and will meet the Roosters to decide who claims glory. Naturally, previews of those games follow as the boys tackle the big issues. Will Nathan Cleary be right? How do the Storm cover the loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona? Which two teams prevail when all is said and done across the two grand finals?
The Eels fell painfully short of the finals in the NRLW but it was still a massively successful season. The Tip Sheet looks at the mega strides made under Steve Georgallis as Sixties and Forty20 break down their season.It is a quiet week in Parradise in general but incoming star back Zac Lomax has earned selection in the NRLPA Team Of The Year while he is tipped to be joined by Mitchell Moses in the upcoming Kangaroos squad.The show reviews the week of games that was and then casts an eye ahead to the NRL and NRLW Grand Final Qualifiers as they tip who is set for a date in the big dance. Josh Addo-Carr is looking at a 4-game suspension for his antics while Kalyn Ponga is copping it from the press for choosing to prioritise the Knights over the Roos - is he wrong though?
Fittingly, episode 100 of season 2024 is of the special variety as Sixties and Forty20 are joined by former Eels CEO Bernie Gurr to debrief a singularly difficult season for the club and look at what lies ahead with a new era being ushered in.Bernie discusses the review process every club undertakes every year and the obvious factors that played into Parramatta's struggles this year. From there the boys look at which players we should be expecting to turn it around in 2025 and what can the team salvage from their spirited end to the difficult campaign.The departure of Reagan Campbell-Gillard leaves a monstrous hole in the roster and Gurr isn't so sure it can be filled in the short term - so how do the Eels handle it? What does new coach Jason Ryles bring to the team and how does he make it so the Eels undergo a retool as opposed to a rebuild?Gurr finishes the show with his overview of the NRL this year, a quick look at the finals series as well as some administrative insight into what looms ahead for established clubs with big time expansion coming to the code.
The NRLW are on the cusp of the finals but in an insane twist, even a win over the Roosters and the excellent 6-3 record that would come with it doesn't guarantee them a shot at the finals. Sixties and Forty20 break down exactly why a prospective 66% win rate season could somehow seet them miss the finals in this episode of The Tip Sheet.Kennedy Cherrington and Rachael Pearson were both honoured with awards as the show celebrates their recognition. A review of the weekend results in NRLW and HNWP saw the Eels bag two wins before the boys looks at the huge upcoming game against the Roosters in the NRLW and why the Tigers and Titans hold the keys to Parramatta progressing.Week 1 of the NRL finals is in the bag and that means a full review of the round as the boys cover the drama out of four games. How much did the officiating impact the first week of finals footy, can Cronulla get the King Kong sized gorilla off their back next week after a hefty loss to the Storm? The show covers the most recent developments on Josh Addo-Carr before signing off with a fun look at the Wests Tigers congratulating Luke Brooks on his win over the Bulldogs.
Jason Ryles has spoken in an official capacity for the very first time as the new head coach of the Parramatta Eels. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint eschew the regularly scheduled news podcast (don't worry, it is still coming) in order to react to all of the important questions posed by Adam Hawse.Parramatta's new commander-in-chief details what has he learned from the likes of Craig Bellamy, Trent Robinson and Eddie Jones and what do each of the new appointments to his coaching staff bring to the table for both the club and himself.How does he rate the current roster and who are his elite players? What do Zac Lomax and Isaiah Iongi add to his backline and why did he let Reagan Campbell-Gillard walk? Ryles gives insight into the state of his roster and offers some early clues to some of the first moves he will make.The show closes out with an important dive into JR's view on the Parramatta pathways and the intergration of former players into the modern setup before looking at his closing message to all the stakeholders of the Blue & Gold.
The Ken Thornett Medal, NRL Finals, important injury news and the confirmation of the departure of Reagan Campbell-Gillard are at the heart of a beefy news episode of The Tip Sheet. Sixties and Forty20 are recording this week as the KT Medal is live and react to the various winners across the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL as they happen.It is finally official, 'RCG' will be departing the Parramatta Eels. Where does his legacy place him among the big boys in the front row at the club? Who is his next employer? Dylan Brown got good news on his knee but he is not in the clear. The boys discuss the implications of a partial ACL tear, what his recovery timeline now becomes and what risks entail in the future.The NRLW were lion-hearted in a massive against-the-odds victory against the Gold Coast Titans. The post-game wrap looks at how they absorbed near impossible levels of possession and pressure to prevail and keep themselves in the hunt for the finals.In the NRL and NRLW weekly wrap the jockeying for finals positions reached its zenith for the men and intensified for the ladies. The fellas look at how it all played out while Sixties fires up about draw inequities.Josh Addo-Carr is the latest player to end up in the headlines in a time where the Bulldogs need all hands on deck. Speaking of the finals, a host of players are returning in the nick of time - which clubs gain the most and who wins in the first week?
The Eels won, or rather dominated, the Mariana Trench Trophy as they delivered a 60-26 hiding of the Wests Tigers to consign the joint-venture to their 3rd straight wooden spoon. The victory comes with a heavy cost though with serious concerns about Dylan Brown (suspected ACL) and Will Penisini (suspected MCL) heading into the offseason.Sixties and Forty20 break down all of the play as usual but are joined by a pair of special guests this week and Greg and Rob chime in to deliver their closing takes on the game. The boys chat about the heroics of several players including what looks to be a bittersweet send off for Reagan Campbell-Gillard after the big man pocketed a try and a conversion in a rousing last hoorah.
The Tip Sheet previews three games this week as the NRL, NRLW and HNWP take to the field. Sixties and Forty20 reject the Spoon Bowl and embrace the Mariana Trench Trophy ahead of the Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers fighting over who avoids finishing last. What lead is safe this weekend? Who will finish this cursed season strongly for the Blue & Gold?Finals are beyond the HNWP but they have a chance to finish these season strongly after their stunning upset of the Wenty Magpies last week. How do they look as they prepare for Mounties? A home game against the Titans is on the docket for our NRLW but they are going to without star forward Kennedy Cherrington. Breanna Eales will take her place but what do the team need to do to both overcome the injury blow and correct course back towards the finals?
The beginning of the end or an end of the beginning? The curtains have closed on the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg while the NRL play out their final game of the season in the titular Spoon Bowl. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint dive into the last proper week of the NRL for the Eels while also reviewing how the NRLW stand after the loss of another key player in Kennedy Cherrington.Elliot Whitehead and Trent Robinson dominated headlines in the NRL following an ugly off-field spat deriving from an injury to Brandon Smith. Who is in the wrong, who is right? Smith wasn't the only injury for the Roosters on the weekend after they were ravaged in a tough loss to the Raiders. Are they still contenders?
John Muggleton joined The Tip Sheet ahead of the wild Round 26 shoot out against the St George Illawarra Dragons. While neither he nor Sixties or Forty20 had any clue about the madness that was to soon unfold, they manage to have an excellent chat about the changes to the coaching staff in 2025.In particular, Muggo's connection to Scott Wisemantel gives him some strong insights into what Parramatta's cross-code appointment can bring to the club. The boys discuss the unique perspectives that come with a background in union - including Muggo's own time in the code. Which players stand to gain the most and how different will Parramatta's attack look under Wisemantel?
The Greatest Game Every Played.Sixties and Forty20 try to make sense of the insanity out of Round 26 after the Parramatta Eels held on to defeat the St George Illawarra Dragons 44-40. Although the Blue & Gold threatened to succumb to yet another late collape, the buffer of a 32-point lead with 10-minutes to play proved to be barely enough to secure their 6th win of the season.The mood is understandly mixed after the manic final exchanges of the game and the boys vent their frustrations. There were also positives, believe it or not, including a rather outstanding record for Maika Sivo after he became the fast player to 100 tries in the NRL era.
The Jersey Flegg nervously await on two other results this week while the NRLW look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Knights. The backdrop to all of this is Parramatta's final home game of the season in the NRL as The Tip Sheet previews a busy round against the St George Illawarra Dragons (and Wentworthville Magpies!).Sixties and Forty20 discuss the member's event hosted by the club this week that included the news of J'maine Hopgood's extension. There are some bizarre tidings out of Tiger Town so the boys take a moment to look at what is happening there before the show turns to 5 previews.
While the NRL may be winding down for the Parramatta Eels in 2024, it seems like there is more footy to discuss than ever for The Tip Sheet as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint unleash a gargantuan episode of the news.New coaches and training staff are on the way and it looks like Jason Ryles has leaned into rugby union to help form his coaching crew. What should we expect and are the boys excited for the new look coaches?Rumours have surfaced again about Parra's interest in Blake Wilson. Is he the right target for the roster revamp? Are there other positions the club should be focusing on?The NRL news wraps another hectic week in the NRL and NRLW while the boys discuss the latest on Latrell Mitchell. What has the Bunker done now? How did Stephen Crichton avoid a sin bin or even a send off for his shoulder charge on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck?
Impressively, frustratingly, unbelievably, believably...the Parramatta Eels found a way to bottle another game this year with their 30-24 loss to the Brisbane Broncos in a match that saw the Blue & Gold squander a 16-0 lead.Sixties and Forty20 vent after another game full of effort (albeit with some vexing misdirection) that featured far too many mistimed errors and defensive misplays.
The preview podcast gets a healthy dose of extra content this week as The Tip Sheet reviews the NRL Hall of Fame Class of 2024 including the induction of the 14th Immortal. Sixties and Forty20 pay their tributes to Ron Coote but also share their frustrations that the all-conquering Eels of 1981-86 are still without representation in the game's inner circle.The four previews this week are then interrupted by the official confirmation that Isaiah Iongi will be joining the club on a 3-year deal starting next in 2025. It is a massive shot in the arm for the Blue & Gold after losing a series of talented prospects to other arms.The Jersey Flegg and NRLW are carrying the banners of the club this week as the boys look at how those two teams can take further steps towards the post-season.
Have the Parramatta Eels finally found their heir to Clinton Gutherson? The Tip Sheet covers reports that the club is close to securing talented Penrith prospect Isaiah Iongi on a 3-year deal as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint offer their perspectives on the potential signing and other roster developments.Kennedy Cherrington celebrated an important miletone as she became the first Eel to reach 25 games in the NRLW. She also led her side to a tough victory over the Wests Tigers on Sunday night as the show looks at how well the ladies are travelling.The NRL and NRLW weekend wraps cover a hard forught weekend for the NRLW while the NRL saw the Storm steal an important march on the Panthers in the race for the minor premierip in a game that also saw Nathan Cleary get hurt.In a relatively quiet week for NRL news, the Roosters re-signed Spencer Leniu and Connor Watson while the Sea Eagles have linked up with the Castleford Tigers to boost their development pathways.
In a special episode of The Tip Sheet, Sixties and Forty20 are joined by members of the NSW Physical Disability Rugby League to discuss one of the most empowering branches of our great game. The boys are joined by Rebecca, Che, Geroge, Todd and Joel as they discuss the origins of the PDRL, their recent trip to England for the World Cup as well as what lies ahead for them.
We feared a comprehensive defeat was coming and while the Roosters certainly won handedly...is it odd to say that the Eels still showed a bit of ticker? Sixties and Forty20 review the 38-14 loss in a game where Allianz Stadium almost flooded after a short downpour and the Eels spent 20min of the contest playing with 12 men.The contest felt closer to water polo than footy at times with the expensive drainage systems at Allianz competely failing to effect the saturated field. The boys look at how the class of the Tri-colour won out against the depleted Eels on a night where both teams struggled defensively. Did anyone stand up? Sixties and Forty20 share their 3 Eels who stood tall on the soggy ground before wrapping up the Round 24 contest.
The Tip Sheet pouts over another action packed weekend for the Parramatta Eels. Sixties and Forty20 cover five full games on the docket with the NRLW and Jersey Flegg in particular looking to flex their aspirations for the finals.A double header at Eric Tweedale Stadium sees the Flegg and NSW Cup taking on the Newcastle Knights while the HNWP and NRLW face the Wests Tigers across Monday and Sunday respectively. Another Friday night prime time game awaits the NRL boys as they take on the 3rd placed Sydney Roosters.
With a degree of prophetic certainty, The Tip Sheet gets to unload on a bizarre defence of a crucial obstruction no-call from Graham Annesley just one week after highlighting a troubling change in interpretations on the very same topic.It is safe to say that Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are fired up for this one as they hammer the code for circling the wagons on bad officiating. So yeah, that is the tone for this episode of The Tip Sheet! There are positive things discussed though as the boys celebrate another strong commitment to junior rugby league from Parramatta Leagues Club plus that latest on the roster overhaul as Reagan Campbell-Gillard is linked to other clubs.The weekend recaps in the NRL and NRLW focus on some suprise results and second half comebacks before the boys poke at some controversial topics centreing around Latrell Mitchell and Kyle Flanagan with handy, handy 10m poles.
Ah yes, The Parra Special. Take an incredibly unlikely stranglehold over the best team in the competition only to let it slip away in the final moments. Throw in a string of controversial calls and no-calls and you have the recipe for an insanely exciting game rife with hope and ultimately heartbreak. Sixties and Forty20 record a morning after reaction in the wake of last night's insanity with feelings still coursing strongly.A certain podcast just this week popped off about inconsistencies in the interpretation of obstruction. Lo and behold that very subject rearing its ugly head in the single most critical juncture of this game with the Panthers scoring the game winning try on the back of an incredbily contentions blocker run by Liam Martin. The boys sound off about the no-call and discuss what else went wrong for the Eels in that period.The rest of the game gets broken down after the fiery takes get dialed back to a more gentle simmer as the effort of application of the Eels gets praised for another week running. The boys hand out their 3, 2, 1s and also give a couple of shout outs to the NSW Cup.The second half of the podcast features Michael Buettner as part of the Pre Game Show with the Parramatta and North Sydney star giving his insight on some topical matters. Why do young talents head to other clubs? Buettner gives his personal insight on the decision to switch from the Eels to the Bears and what goes into such a decision. The show looks at some Xs and Os and how you look to upset the Panthers and what is the best course of action when it comes to trying to nullify the impact of Brian To'o.
There are another five games on the weekend docket headlined by a Western Sydney derby in the NRL and another trip to Brisbane in the NRLW.Sixties and Forty20 power through a moutain of footy previews starting with a huge clash in the Jersey Flegg as the Eels zero in on the finals. Standing between them and that destination this week are the Penrith Panthers in a must win match-up.The HNWP are up against the Bulldogs while the NSW Cup play curtain raiser to the NRL against the Panthers. Another flight to Brisbane awaits our NRLW squad as they take on the Cowboys. With both teams entering the round at 1-1, can the Eels break parity on the ladder and climb higher?A shock win over the Warriors has ignited a bit of passion for the Friday night battle againt the reigning (and reigning [and reigning]) premiers. The undermanned Eels stunned the Panthers late last season, can they produce the same kind of magic this week?
The news cycle does not sleep in the NRL with another loaded episode of The Tip Sheet covering everything happening in the code. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at the latest happenings in Parradise alongside big news for the rugby league Hall Of Fame as well as troubling trend creeping back into officiating.Nathan Brown is set to be announced as the right hand man to Jason Ryles in a major step forwards for the coaching staff. Brown, of course, is very familiar with the club and the boys discuss how he will fit right back in at the Eels. Team List Tuesday and the weekend wrap round out a busy week for the club.There was plenty of spicy action in the NRL and NRLW as the show looks at blowouts, close contests and everything inbetween. The hall of fame has some cracking new inductess but Forty20 doesn't agree with the timing of one individual with a slam dunk resume. The boys then fire up about serious consistency issues from officials when it comes to calling obstruction. What exactly is going on and why has this crept back into the game?Shaun Johnson has announced his impending retirement and the boys pay tribute to one of the most exciting playmakers of this current era. The episode rounds out with a look at Justin Olam's controversial high shot - was it a send off?
The Eels have punched in a comfortable 30-20 win in Round 22, just as well all expected. Wait, what? Yep, the 2024 Parramatta Eels have not only backed up a gutsy effort against the Storm but showed a legitimate return to form this week to stun the Warriors in Auckland.Sixties and Forty20 celebrate a cracking team effort headlined by excellent performances from the entire spine. So what was different this week? How did the Eels absorb so much early pressure and convert it into points? The boys walk through the crucial victory and how Parramatta pulled off a wild upset.
The preview pod is waylaid by the massive news that Blaize Talagi is departing the Eels at the end of 2024 as Sixties and Forty20 unpack and debrief an ugly outcome for the club. Why have they bled so many up and coming stars? Where do they go to from here?There is also some footy to talk about this weekend with five games on the docket. The men are taking on the New Zealand Warriors with all three of the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL heading through customs to fly to Auckland. The Flegg are gunning for a spot in the finals while the Cup and NRL are playing for nought but respect.The HNWP and NRLW face the Cronulla Sharks with both squads looking to build on important wins from last weekend. For the NRLW in particular, it is a chance to make an early claim at the top of the ladder and put themselves well ahead in the race for the finals.
It didn't take long for the injury curse to settle onto the NRLW with the Eels losing both Rueben Cherrington and Boss Kapua for the season. The Tip Sheet breaks down how this impacts the squad moving forwards and what options Steve Georgallis has to replace them both.Sixties, Forty20 and Clint run down Team List Tuesday and the weekend wrap for the Eels as the NRLW opened season 2024 in outstanding fashion against the Broncos.The rumour engine went into overdrive on Tuesday following Danny Weidler breaking a story that Brian To'o wants a new deal. While the Panthers were quick to try and snuff the rumour out it seems to have some real traction. To'o is already contracted to the end of 2027...so how much is he really worth? In fact, how much is he on right now? The show looks at the answers to these and more.More injuries have struck the code with Alex Johnston headlining another swathe of entrants to the casualty ward. The show closes out with a call on the grading of the Nu'uauala hip drop tackle and punch. Was it too lenient? What sort of scalar or gradient is needed for charges in the NRLW?
They might have gone down by 18pts to the Melbourne Storm but it was easily the best energy and effort we have seen from the Eels for weeks. if not months. Sadly, they let themselves down in execution and their own playcalling to let slip a golden chance to stun the presumptive minor premiers.Sixties and Forty20 discuss the Round 21 result and how the Eels rallied in spite of a gulf in available talent between the two teams. As expected, Clint Gutherson stood tall in his 200th game as a Parramatta Eel but who else stood out alongside him?The boys were joined by an icon of the code in the Pregame Show as Sixties and Forty20 welcomed Steven Edge to The Tip Sheet. Captain of Parramatta's historic 3-peat (and a couple more at the Dragons!) and a foundational player in State of Origin, Edge is very much a living legend and he shares a wealth of knowledge and insight with the boys.
The preview podcast has another grade to cover this week as The Tip Sheet look at season launch of the NRLW. Sixties and Forty20 analyse how the Eels match up against the Broncos and how Steve Georgallis and his charges will play in 2024.The HNWP and NSW cup squads have tough match-ups this week with both teams looking to bounce back from consecutive losses. In the NRL, Parramatta are hosting the outright competition leaders in the Storm...who also welcome back Cameron Munster alongside several other players. It is Gutho's 200th game as an Eel so can the Blue & Gold spring a massive upset?
Jason Ryles is set to make his first major decision as Parramatta head coach as reports indicate he is close to appointing Mitchell Moses as captain in 2025. The Tip Sheet leads off with this story as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint share theories behind the potential appointment and what it means for the team.The launch of the NRLW in 2024 is upon us and the show looks at how Steve Georgallis and his squad shake up ahead of a monster Round 1 clash with the Brisbane Broncos. Forty20 cuts in with breaking news regarding both the NRLW and the future of Matthew Arthur.The NRL recap looks at the wiliting record of the Roosters against the Panthers and Storm...are they contenders or pretenders? Hip drops are back in the headlines after Aidan Sezer copped a 2-week ban for his second such infringement this season. The show closes out with a round of predictions for the NRLW as the boys tip their premiers and how the Eels will fare.
The NRL is on a bye but there is plenty of footy still to preview as The Tip Sheet covers action in the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and Harvey Normans Women's Premiership. Sixties and Forty20 break down those games as well as the wild Origin decider.Origin is over and the Blues have claimed a legendary series win. Mitchell Moses was at the heart of it all and produced a career defining string of games...but it comes at a huge cost. Parramatta's superstar halfback ruptured his bicep and will miss the remainder of the season. The boys discuss one of the most brutal games in Origin history and how the Blues prevailed.The previews cover a double header at Belmore for the Flegg and Cup while the HNWP are on the road to Wollongong where there are looking to knock over the Steelers.
The sanctuary of another bye week shelters the Eels from an allround shoddy season but The Tip Sheet gets no such respite as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint cover all the big news from the NRL and Parradise.Headlining this episode is speculation that Jason Ryles could be granted an early release from his duties in Melbourne in order to join the Eels. The boys look at the logistics behind the release and what tasks would be the priority for Ryles.Other Parra news includes suspected injuries to Charlie Guymer and Morgan Harper, an abbreviated Team List Tuesday, an update on the Centre of Excellence and an honour roll for the 4 Eels who earned Australian Schoolboys selection.The Weekend Wraps leads in the NRL news before the boys talk about the controversial suspension of Will Kennedy. Expansion looks to be set with 2GB reporting Perth will join the NRL in 2027 with PNG to follow in 2028 while the Raiders, Panthers and Broncos all get key playmakers is back.A quick tip for the State of Origin decider closes out the show...can the Blues do the near impossible in Brisbane?
It is another tough Instant Reaction pocast after the Eels dropped this week's game to the Titans in a 24-16 loss. Sixties and Forty20 breakdown an odd game where the Gold Coast were threatening a massive blowout victory before Parramatta somewhat rallied. Clinton Gutherson and Eels' centurion Reagan Campbell-Gillard led the way but couldn't quite drag the team over the line.A loaded slate of Saturday action saw mixed results elsewhere for the Eels. Wins in the Jersey Flegg and the NRLW trial were offset by a tight loss in the HNWP and a horrific collapse in the NSW Cup. The boys recap each result and how it positions each respective team.
Is there ever really a thing as too much footy? That question gets put to the test this Saturday with the Eels playing five games of senior rugby league across roungly eight and a half hours. The Tip Sheet straps in for the long haul this week as they preview the NRL, NRLW, NSW Cup, HNWP and Jersey Flegg action taking place on Saturday.There are plenty of enforced changes in the Flegg this week as the boys evaluate a new look squad that takes on the Warriors. It is a similar story in the HNWP where the NRLW trial has sapped them of several players. The girls are looking to build on a strong start to the season as they host the Dragons at Eric Tweedale.The New Zealand Warriors await the Eels in the NSW Cup as the Blue & Gold plot an upset against the 5th placed visitors. A win could very well see the Eels finishing the round inside the Top 6. Parra's trip to the glitter strip is the focus of the final preview as the Eels, sundered by injuries and rep selection, look to find a way to somehow coral the surging Titans.
As Frank Herbert once famously wrote about the Parramatta Eels, the news must flow. Flow it does this week as The Tip Sheet covers a mountain of topics including the club's new coach, Lorenzo Mulitalo's debut and the latest from both the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership and the NRLW.Sixties, Forty20 and Clint unpack all the latest from Parradise before getting up to speed with the happenings in the NRL and State of Origin. Brad Arthur has landed a new gig in England while Jarome Luai had an unconvential scare in camp. Are the Maroons on the backfoot ahead of the Game 3 decider? The boys discuss the atmosphere across either side of the border and how Michael Maguire and Billy Slater have their squads trending.
The search is finally over with the Parramatta Eels announcing Jason Ryles as their new head coach for the next four years. Sixties and Forty20 convene for an emergency episode of The Tip Sheet as they discuss the ramifications of the massive decision.Why did the Eels pick Ryles over Josh Hannay and was it the right call? Was there even a wrong call between the two? The boys discuss what Jason Ryles brings to the club and how his ties to the Melbourne Storm and Sydney Roosters meet the requirements the Eels set in bringing a culture of success to the role.It won't be a simple path for the new commander-in-chief at Parramatta though as the podcast sift through the challenges that immediately face the new coach. From a potential roster overhaul to locking up key talent and assuaging incoming recruit Zac Lomax...Ryles will need to hit the ground at a full sprint.
A morning after edition of the reaction podcast sees Sixties and Forty20 dissecting a rather water saturated loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Parramatta's woes continued with a 32-16 defeat that was starkly punctuated by sloppy errors and frankly poor footy IQ.The boys look at the costly mistakes and lapses in judgement as increasingly it is apparent that the Eels are discovering means to lose game as much as their opposition are finding ways to win.Believe it or not, there was something to salvage from the loss with good debuts from both Charlie Guymer and Jake Tago. Guymer came off the bench and delivered a firebrand effort filled with controlled venom and aggression while Tago worked hard out of the backfield and flashed a bit of explosive playmaking ability in the limited chances he got down the left edge. Sixties and Forty20 chat about their impact and the other players who kept the Eels somewhat competitive last night.The episode concludes with the recording of the Pre-Game Show where the wonderful David Liddiard joined the boys to discuss footy, his career and the lasting impact he has made off the field. Phil Malligan, District Inspector of Moree, shares a moment to talk about his relationship with David and their involvement in both the Gumaali Project and the NRL driven Project Pathfinders.
The Preview Podcast goes up another gear this week with the launch of the Harvey Norman Women's Premiership for season 2024. The Parramatta Eels have announced both their inaugural squad and Round 1 team as Sixties and Forty20 analyse a team rich in pathways talent and how they line up for a clash against the Sea Eagles.The Flegg, Cup and NRL are all in action against the Rabbitohs this week. For the Under 21s it is now must-win territory after dropping games against the Raiders and Knights. Reserve grade however find themselves just one win outside of the Top 6 and with a huge chance to kick down the door this week against the Bunnies.Debuts for Jake Tago and Charlie Guymer punctuate the preview for the NRL. Trent Barrett continues to tap into the spring of youth amidst Parramatta's struggles as these two debuts follow that of Matthew Arthur last week. Mitchell Moses is fired up and Forty20 thinks that will bring out more of the best in him this week but will it be enough to upset the Rabbitohs?
The Parramatta Eels have finally selected their new head coach. Problem is, only the board knows! The Tip Sheet lock in their picks to start this episode as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint all put their cards on the table.There is plenty happening in Parradise beyond that with Charlie Guymer and Jake Tago to make their NRL debuts this week. Throw in Parramatta's inaugural Harvey Norman Women's Premiership team and we are cooking.The weekly recap covers another crazy NRL round as well as crucial results in the Origin arena for the men and women. There have been plenty of transactions at the Roosters as they lock in a convert and retain Angus Crichton while they farewell Sitili Tupouniua to the Bulldogs.Does the game need a 5min sin bin? The boys have a hearty discussion about the merits of the hypothetical and contrast that against how it would play out in reality.
The Parramatta Eels put together a spirited effort for Matt Arthur's NRL debut but it wasn't enough as they fell 34-26 to the Newcastle Knights. Sixties and Forty20 go in on a terrible effort from the match officials following a series of baffling calls that battered the struggling Eels.That isn't to say that Parramatta didn't get in their own way as the Instant Reaction podcast look at some crucial moments where the Eels hurt themselves in the final exchanges. The boys look at the positives from loss, including a strong debut from Matt Arthur and a wonderful effort from Mitchell Moses as he backed up from State of Origin.The show wraps up with a look at the Flegg and Cup with the Under 21s falling to a strong Newcastle outfit while reserve grade bounced back from a Rd 16 loss magnificently to post a 30-8 victory.
The Tip Sheet combines preview and review this week as Sixties and Forty20 wrap up game two of Origin and then look to a triple header against the Newcastle Knights.Sixties and Forty20 celebrate a legacy game for Mitchell Moses after he delivered a masterful perfomance against Queensland to force a decider. Zac Lomax also lodged another outstanding effort with what was essentially a preview of the looming club combination between the two Blues.Round 17 has the Eels on the road to Newcastle in all three grades and the boys go in depth to see whether the Flegg and Cup can bounce back from losses to the Raiders last weekend. In the NRL the focus is on the debut of Matt Arthur and how Parramatta can roar out the bye and ambush the Knights.
The Eels roar out of their bye week on the news that Matt Arthur will be making his NRL debut against the Newcastle Knights. The Tip Sheet naturally focuses on this breaking story this week as Sixties and Forty20 look at how Arthur arrived at this point and how he will handle the challenge.The show also breaks down the latest on the club's search for a new coach as a surprise new contender emerges. A full recap of which Eels starred in the two 19s Origin games follows before Sixties rejoices in a big victory for fans at CommBank Stadium.It was another wild round in the NRL with upsets, blowouts and pulsating contests driving tipsters mad. The boys give their takes on the split round and where the metagame of the competition is trending. The show closes out with previews for State of Origin and the latest on Jarryd Hayne.
The Tip Sheet previews a slightly different slate of games this week with the NRL squad on the bye. Sixties and Forty20 break down who is repping the Eels in the Sky Blue tonight with Lindsay Tui, Ryvvr-Lee Alo, Matt Arthur and Sam Tuivaiti all turning out for NSW.It is a huge weekend for both the Jersey Flegg and the NSW Cup as they look to solidify their midseason revivals with genuine litmus test matches against the Canberra Raiders on Saturday. The boys go into both match-ups and how the Eels line up against the boys in lime green.
Exactly how close are the Parramatta Eels to announcing their next head coach? The Tip Sheet explores the latest rumours from the media that pitch Josh Hannay against Jason Ryles as the last men standing for the position.Outside that it is the bye week and Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at a hefty injury toll for the Blue & Gold as well as which Eels, young and old, will be donning the Sky Blue in the coming days.The NRL recap looks at some see-sawing encounters before the show breaks down the two Origin squads ahead of the must-win Game 2 fixture for the Blues in Melbourne.
The Eels fought hard to overcome a 16-point deficit against the Roosters but ultimately ran out of gas as they fell to a 28-18 defeat. Sixties and Forty20 delve into the loss as they look at where and how the Blue & Gold challenged the Tri-colours and where they let themselves down.There were victories in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg as both squads continue to surge up their respective ladders. The boys quickly recap both results and where that positions both teams as they begin the long run home.The second half of the podcast goes back in time to the Pre-Game Show with Michael Buettner as the boys preview the Round 15 clash against the Roosters. The show also looks at a wide range of topics including Origin and the possibility of the Bears coming back into the NRL.
Round 15 sees the Parramatta Eels trading blows with the Sydney Roosters across the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL. Sixties and Forty20 are back in action as they preview each grade in a Saturday triplet out games.The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup both lodged important wins last week and now have serious opportunities to close the gap on the Top 6 in their respective competitions. Both squads have been impacted by the NSW 19s squad, so how do they shape up and how can they knock over the Chooks?A bounceback win is needed for the NRL squad but a talented Tri-colours line-up stands between them and that goal. The boys look at how the two steam stack up and what the Blue & Gold need to do in order to contain a fearsome backline featuring Manu, Young and Tupou.
A quickfire turnaround from Round 14 sees Forty20 and Clint spring into action for the News and NRL podcast. The Tip Sheet takes a final once over at the loss to the Bulldogs before looking at the headlines for the Eels this week.Junior representatives are the big ticket news piece with NSW schoolboy and a schoolgirl squads picked cross the Combined Catholic Colleges, Combined High Schools and Combined Independant Schools. Parramatta are well represented across the board and it doesn't end there with Matt Arthur, Sam Tuivaiti, Lindsay Tui and Ryvvr-Lee Alo all earning selection for NSW in Under 19s Origin across both the male and female games.The NRL Round recap reviews some big blowouts before a serious development surrounding the future of Tom Flegler dominates discussions. Brandon Smith and Lachlan Galvin could both be leaving their current clubs but for very different reasons as the show looks at the stories swirling around bouth players.
Sixties and Forty20 get into the minutiae of a frustrating loss to a supremely gritty Canterbury Bulldogs' outfit on the King's Birthday public holiday in this Instant Reaction podcast.The Tip Sheet looks at how the Eels bottled numerous opportunities to seal an important back-to-back win and how roster construction continues to hamstring the Blue & Gold in the backline.Victories in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg see the Eels continue a midseason resurgence in both grades. The boys breakdown both wins and how each side performed as they swept the Dragons.
It is the King's Birthday Long Weekend and Clinton Gutherson is hosting a huge bash on Monday to celebrate his 200th NRL game. With the Eels and Bulldogs both looking to build on big wins in Round 13, who prevails on Monday?Sixties and Forty20 run through the Flegg, Cup and NRL matches as the Eels take on the Dragons in the lower grades. The Flegg are looking to kindle midseason form into a blazing fire while the Cup need to bounce back from a loss to the Jets.
The King's Birthday Long Weekend brings mixed news for the Blue & Gold. Just as the King himself, Clinton Gutherson, hits the double ton milestone the team is hit by a huge injury blow as Bailey Simonsson bows out of 2024 due to a torn ACL.Sixties, Forty20 and Clint get stuck into another busy week in the NRL as they cover all things Parramatta as well as State of Origin 1. From the latest on Parramatta's search for a new coach to the last minute fullback reshuffle for the Blues as well as the latest market moves, The Tip Sheet is all over this week.
You got a halfback, you got a fullback and suddenly we're putting the band back together. The Blues (& Gold) brothers made all the difference for the Parramatta Eels in Round 13 as they emerged victorious from a high scoring shoot out against the Cronulla Sharks with a 34-22 win to their names.Sixties and Forty20 look at the immense efforts of Mitchell Moses and Clinton Gutherson as Parra snapped a 5-game losing streak. There were plenty of other tremendous efforts across the park as the Eels finally overcame a series of second half fades against the competition leaders of all teams.The boys were also joined by the wonderful Steve Ella for the Pre-Game Show live from the Bistro. Steve is a favourite of the show for good reason and he shares some great insight on the current attacking emphasis in the code, stories from State of Origin and how the Eels could engineer an upset against the Sharks.
Can the Eels snap a 5-game losing streak with Clinton Gutherson and Mitchell Moses back in the fold for Round 13? Sixties and Forty20 discuss the Thursday night match-up against the Cronulla Sharks and why there could be reason for actual optimism this week.The preview starts with the Jersey Flegg though as the Eels look to build on a rousing victory against the Rabbitohs. Josh Lynn is back at the helm for the U21s as the Blue & Gold look to mount a charge up the ladder. Speaking of charges, the NSW Cup squad are eyeing a 5th straight victory as they host the Newtown Jets on Thursday. The Jets are always a fearsome proposition in reserve grade but Parra are rolling.The NRL preview looks at the immediate impact of Gutherson and Moses on the team and how both the Eels and Sharks could react to big Round 12 losses. Sixties details the voice that Moses added to training and the energy both the senior stars brought to the mix.
Clinton Gutherson and Mitchell Moses are back! The Tip Sheet gets a slight Lord of the Rings theme this week as the boys sound the horn for the return of the King (mixing up movies but who is counting?).How does the team shape up now that the star fullback and halfback have returned? Team List Tuesday yields some surprises as Trent Barrett starts to shape the squad in his image. The club announced the community focused Eels Foundation while the search for a new head coach continues.Round 12 saw some blow out scores and some gritty wins against the odds, which teams found themselves on right side of that ledger? The boys take a first look at the State of Origin squads while the Integrity Unit has made its moves regarding Braydon Trindall and Taylan May.
The Instant Reaction podcast goes up-tempo this week as Sixties and Forty20 do a rapid fire breakdown of Parramatta's 42-26 loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 12.It was a case of the same issues cripply the Blue & Gold with errors and sloppy ruck defence elevating their opposition. Parramatta fought back to make the game somewhat interesting but the Bunnies were never seriously threatened. The biggest question to come out of this game only tangentially involved Parramatta as confusion over what kind of hip drop tackles warrant sin-binning continues to reign.There was good news in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg with both teams securing important wins. The Cup continued their huge midseason resurgence with an 8-point win this evening while the Flegg secured a huge Top 4 scalp with their commanding 26-8 victory earlier today.
A week of turmoil culminates in the Parramatta Eels clashing with the team that beat team for the services of Wayne Bennett in the South Sydney Rabbitohs. With Indigenous Round as the backdrop for the Round 12 meeting, can Trent Barrett guide the Eels to a bounceback win?Before that though there are two other games of footy to play with the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup also in action on Saturday. The Flegg are coming off a global bye and need to find a way to upset the 4th placed Rabbitohs while the Cup are flying high and starting to make some legitimate noise in the upper bracket of the ladder.
The Tip Sheet continues to explore a critical juncture for the Parramatta Eels in the week they sacked head coach Brad Arthur. Forty20 and Clint examine the latest developments on that front and beyond in another busy episode.Wayne Bennett has rejeceted the Eels, choosing to stick with South Sydney...so where does that leave our club? Who sticks out as the prime candidates to helm Parramatta and which ones fit the criteria laid out in the club's press conference on Tuesday?For his part, Brad Arthur continues to be nothing but class after speaking to a host of media outlets on his 50th birthday.Team List Tuesday yielded almost nothing new for fans in a surprising twist. Trent Barrett hasn't rocked the boat in his first week in charge and the boys try to puzzle out the why of it all.The Magic Round debrief covers a hugely successful weekend for the NRL as the boys look at a spread of closely fought games and terrific attendence. The pre-Origin carnage continues with Cameron Munsters and Kotoni Staggs now joining a galaxy of other stars on the sidelines.Another negative news story is circling involving Taylan May and the show addresses the alleged situation before closing out on a positive note with a celebration of the upcoming Indigenous Round.
Brad Arthur has been sacked, effective immediately, by the Parramatta Eels and The Tip Sheet looks at the immediate fallout for the club.Sixties, Forty20 and Clint convene for an unscheduled podcast as they look at the events that led to today and breaking down the developing story of the club chasing and allegedly getting rebuffed by Wayne Bennett.The boys discuss what direction the club could head towards now, is it Wayne Bennett or bust? Are there other options for the Eels? What else needs to change for the Blue & Gold to move forwards?
A pathetic second half fade from the Parramatta Eels has seen them fall 48-16 to the Melbourne Storm in Magic Round. Sixties and Forty20 attempt to debrief the horrific second half effort as coaches, players and trainers come into the firing line for the wholesale collapse.What changes should be made and what can be salvaged for the Blue & Gold as they move forward to next week? Thankfully, an in-form NSW Cup squad has now given them options that simply weren't there earlier this season but will Brad Arthur's loyalty hold him back from making necessary changes?As always, we understand that emotions are running hot right now. Fans justifiably want - and deserve - better on the field and you can express that here on TCT. Just please don't make it personal with ad hominem attacks on coaches, players, staff and your fellow members of this community.
The Eels face down a magical Storm in Round 11 as they travel to Suncorp Stadium as underdogs to take on Craig Bellamy and his troops. The Tip Sheet previews the big game as Sixties and Forty20 breakdown the danger men as well as the opportunities for the Eels this week.Suncorp isn't the only host of a festival of footy this weekend. North Sydney Oval is putting on a show in the NSW Cup and the Eels are looking to continue their midseason surge as they face the Magpies. What does Parramatta need to go in order to continue their climb up the ladder this week?
Sixties has jam packed the docket for this week's news edition of The Tip Sheet...and that doesn't even manage to cover everything as Magic Round mania sets in across the code.The boys cover a busy week in Parradise with the latest on Blaize Talagi, the weekend results and hot news from Team List Tuesday. Who has made the cut against the Storm on Sunday and did 'BA' get it right across the board?Another weekend of close results in the NRL means a spicy Round 10 wrap up and the boys look at all the controversial calls and tight finishes. Controversy found its way to the officials once again on the back of the questionable Harry Grant sin-bin - where exactly is the game trending?David Fifita has backflipped and Forty jumps in from the editing floor to quickly comment on the crazy turn of events while once again there are ugly claims of racist fans abusing Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker.The show closes out with a temperature gauge on Magic Round and whether the boys are still feeling the magic.
Steve Georgallis joins The Tip Sheet once again to chat to Sixties and Forty20 about the conclusion of the Junior Representatives as well as the NRLW as they approach their 2024 preseason.With three teams bowing out of the first week of the finals, the show looks at what lessons were learned including the difference in nature between the regular season and the finals. The Tarsha Gale missed the postseason but will have a number of player progressing through the development pipeline as Steve reveals who will be making the jump this year.Abbi Church is the latest core retention for the NRLW and Steve discusses what she brings to the team before providing a small update to how the squad is travelling as they prepare to enter the preseason in the coming weeks.
For the second game running the Parramatta Eels rattled the cages of their highly touted opposition. Brad Arthur and his troops had the Broncos well and truly on the backfoot with an aggressive game plan that picked apart Brisbane's edges. Alas, as with the loss to Manly...a string of individual lapses proved costly as the Broncos ran out 30-14 victors.Sixties and Forty20 put on the snorkels and dive into the breakdown of a thoroughly entertaining, if frustrating, result that saw plenty of players deliver positive performances. Dylan Brown, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and J'maine Hopgood stood up among the senior players while all eyes were glued on rookie sensation Blaize Talagi as he put an early error behind him to electrify the crowd.
Can Blaize Talagi and Ethan Sanders guide the Eels to an improbable victory over the Brisbane Broncos? Sixties and Forty20 put their rainjackets on as they preview what looks to be a wet and wild weekend for the Parramatta Eels.The preview starts with the Jersey Flegg on Saturday as they travel to AAMI Park to take on the Melbourne Storm. Parramatta blew a chance to topple the Storm a month ago but now enter Round 10 with consecutive victories under their belt. They are on the hunt for a third straight win and the boys are tipping them to get it done.It is much the same in the NSW Cup where the Eels look to continue a midseason build after a tumultuous start to the year. They face the Bears, the team they broke their winless drought against four weeks ago on Sunday afternoon at North Sydney Oval. Friday night sees the odds stacked against the Eels as they host the Brisbane Broncos. With no Clinton Gutherson and no Mitchell Moses the Eels are without their heart and soul but will have to battle on regardless. Can Dylan Brown steer the Blue & Gold to an almighty upset with aid from young guns Talagi and Sanders?
Clint is back for this week's news podcast as The Tip Sheet jumps into a massive Team List Tuesday that is missing both Clinton Gutherson and Mitchell Moses.Blaize Talagi has been named to the coveted #1 jersey but the news comes at the same time as a breaking story that the young Eel will go to the open market. What does this mean for the club and who are the real threats to Parramatta when it comes to keeping their young star?The club debuted its 2024 indigenous jersey, styled around the rugby league story of J'maine Hopgood. The boys share their thoughts and look at the unofficial alternate strip. The rest of the Eels' news focuses on a new corporate partner, the Flegg getting a win in Fiji, new female pathways and a change to the NRL board of directors.The Round 9 NRL wrap yielded some close games and very controversial calls as the show breaks down all of the action. Aidan Sezer wasn't sinbinned but is copping a 4-week ban for a hip-drop-adjacent tackle. Was it the right call or is the NRL back to its inconsistent worst?The biggest flow on from the wrap up is the criticism leveled at officials following a dreadful round of calls. Kasey Badger has been the primary target of abuse and The Tip Sheet breaks down what is fair game and where lines have been crossed.There is a massive player transaction on the horizon as both the Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters hunt the signature of David Fifita. The Titans' backrower has a clause in his contract to void the next two years of his deal if he opts out by Round 10 and the two Sydney powerhouses are hungry to boost their stocks with the game breaker.
Clinton Gutherson is out for 5 weeks but Mitchell Moses could be back for Magic Round. Mixed tidings dominate the headlines for the Blue & Gold this week as Sixties and Forty20 get to work on the bye week.We all knew it was coming but the Eels have finally shutdown their courageous captain and fullback as 'Gutho' is put on ice to manage an unspecified knee injury. Parramatta is already struggling on the field with him so where to now without their talismanic fullback? Does Brad Arthur turn to Blaize Talagi or is there another option on the cards?The Rugby League Eye Test has delivered a damning verdict on the state of the team - all backed by data. The boys discuss the findings, how the club arrived here and what can be done moving forwards.Abbi Church has re-signed with the club as the NRLW continue to build with the preseason on the horizon. What is best position in 2024?The NRL wrap covers a breakthrough win for the Titans amidst some massive blowouts across ANZAC round. South Sydney have fired Jason Demetriou effective immediately after months of headlines and drama. Wayne Bennett is firmly in their sights but the boys argue whether he is indeed the right man for them.Lachlan Illias, Jackson Topine and the Wests Tigers round out the show with Sixties and Forty20 looking at the future of the Souths' half, Topine's law suit and the alledged new home for the Tigers.
The Parramatta Eels had the Manly Sea Eagles on the ropes in Round 8 before a series of individual lapses from missed tackles to outright manic moments with Maika Sivo losing the plot. Sixties and Forty20 review an extremely frustrating loss in which the Eels had the game plan and had the momentum to spring the upset save for the above indiscretions and miscued goal-kicking.Manly's early shifts were nullified and their speedsters on the edges contained as the Eels executed the gameplan in the first half - so what went wrong in the second stanza? The boys call out the individuals who opened the door for Manly.How did Ethan Sanders fare in his debut? Pretty damn well as it turns out. Sixties and Forty20 laud the young playermaker's efforts at Brookvale - even if he got a welcome to the NRL moment care of Haumole Olakau'atu.
It has been a brutal week for the Parramatta Eels following their second half rout at the hands of the Dolphins in Round 7. They now get the chance to reset and restart with a Friday night clash against the Sea Eagles in their sights. With rookie half Ethan Sanders making his debut under the bright lights at 4 Pines Park, how will the Eels fare?First things first though, Sixties and Forty20 take a look at the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup fixtures against the Sea Eagles and how the Eels stack up in both grades. Can both struggling sides make inroads on their season this week?Can the Eels steal a win in the NRL? How will the team respond after the debacle in Darwin? The boys take a long look at where everyone stands heading into Round 8 and whether Parra can engineer the upset heading into a bye next week.
Ethan Sanders has been named to debut against the Manly Sea Eagles on Friday as The Tip Sheet covers the looming debut of the talented playmaker. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint discuss how the young prospect has been travelling in the NSW Cup and what lies ahead for him - both this week and beyond.The Round 7 of the NRL features more complaining from the Roosters, a wild fracas in the tunnels between the Dogs and Knights and Zac Lomax continuing to shine.There are all sorts of happenings in the Shire following the immediate retirement of Dale Finucane due to concussions. The boys reflect on his career and the toughness he brought to the Dogs, Storm and Sharks. On the other hand we have Braydon Trindall who now faces charges of driving under the influence of both alcohol and cocaine. Where will Josh Schuster land? With Manly reportedly nearing a severance package worth approximately a million dollars with the mercurial player, his future now becomes a fascinating watch point across the code.
A stunning second half rout has seen the Parramatta Eels collapse from a 10-4 lead against the Dolphins to a 44-16 loss. It is Parra's second capitulation in three weeks and pushes the club right back to the precipice for the season outlook.As with the Canberra loss, the Eels have clearly failed themselves at multiple levels in Round 7. From the coaching and preparation, to the players failing to execute a straight forward but effective plan and the same holes in the roster fans have been banging on about...it has all added to another catastrophic breakdown.Sixties and Forty20 sift through the debris above and look to at how, if at all, the team can turn around for Round 8 where the take on the Sea Eagles at Brookvale.
Sixties and Forty20 take a virtual trip to the Top End this week as the Parramatta Eels host their annual home-away-from-home game at TIO Stadium in Darwin. This year sees the Blue & Gold face the newest franchise in the NRL in the tropical conditions of Darwin as the Dolphins come to town.The boys chat about some huge NRL news to open the show after James Fisher-Harris shocked the NRL as he secured a release from the Panthers at the end of the year to join the Warriors.The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup teams have a double header against the Roosters at Wentworth Park. The Under 21s are still hunting for their first win of the year while the Cup are looking to consolidate on their breakthrough win against the Bears. Should we be confident of both results?The conditions in Darwin are always testing, can Parramatta overcome them to secure consecutive wins? Brad Arthur has named Blaize Talagi to the interchange bench as his newest utility and the boys look at how he might be utilised in the torrid game setting.The Tip Sheet will be live from the Bistro for pre and postgame discussions for the Round 7 clash. Be sure to come get a feed and say hello!
Zac Lomax is an Eel! Sixties, Forty20 and Clint launch into a huge episode of The Tip Sheet as they look at the details of Lomax's 4-year deal with the club and where he will play for the Blue & Gold.The weekend wrap covers Parra's important upset win over the Cowboys while the NSW Cup got off their duck egg with a hard fought victory over the Bears.Team List Tuesday sees Blaize Talagi recalled to the NRL but as the bench utility for the tropical conditions of Darwin. How will Bra d Arthur use him?It was a torrid round in the NRL with plenty of close results including a pair of golden point games. How does the competition fare after six rounds? Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler are feuding following Canberra's controversial 1-point win - is anyone surprised? The insane injury toll across the code rolls on, what is driving the horror attrition rates. Sixties closes out the show with early Origin talk and some drama around a club sponsor.
They may have started slow against the Cowboys but the Parramatta Eels finished Round 6 decisively to post an upset victory and climb back to parity (3-3) on the season. Sixties and Forty20 were live from the Bistro following the game to celebrate the victory and breakdown how the Blue & Gold prevailed on Old Boys' Day.Sixties walks through the key moments in the game and how the Eels somehow managed against all odds to secure a lead at halftime. The boys are also joined once again by Fletch as he shares his takes and insights on the game before crowning his 3, 2, 1 in Round 6!
Despite a tough weekend just past, it is now a huge week for the Parramatta Eels on multiple fronts. In the NRL it is Old Boys' Day against the North Queensland Cowboys as the Eels look to get back on track. The Junior Representatives hit Leichardt Oval across Saturday and Sunday as their finals series finally gets underway with the Lisa Fiaola, Harold Matthews and SG Ball all looking to make moves.Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Steve Georgallis as he helps preview all three games as well as providing some fascinating insight into the preparation and coaching processes that go into these finals matches.The boys then launch into a monster series of previews from the Junior Reps right through to the NRL. How do the young prospects of the Gale, Matts and Ball punch a ticket to their respective grand final qualifiers? How do all three of the senior squads even their keels and get back on track?
The Parramatta Eels are only 2-3 after 5 rounds in the NRL but the warning signs are clear as The Tip Sheet looks at where the Eels are letting themselves down. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint revisit the brutal loss to the Raiders before discussing the changes made by Brad Arthur for Round 6 - which just so happens to be Old Boys' Day for the club.There is some good news this week. The Lisa Fiaola, Harold Matthews and SG Ball squads are all in action in Week 1 of their respective finals series. Brent Read says the Eels are closing in on a Lomax announcement this week in another sliver of sunshine amidst the gloom right now.Just how bad was the Dom Young high shot last round? Was it a send off? The boys discuss the mechanics of the tackle and why the right call was made...but why wasn't similar discretion used back in Round 2 with Jarome Luai? Is Trent Robinson going too far in the defence of his team following this incident and the Leniu/Mam racial row earlier this year?South Sydney and Latrell Mitchell find themselves in the headlines again following a brain explosion from the Rabbitohs' fullback. Mitchell received a 3-week suspension for a nasty elbow strike on Shaun Johnson in a weak showing from the match review committee. Where does it leave the Bunnies as leaks threaten to sink the team and their coach?
The Canberra Raiders humiliated a shockingly underwhelming Parramatta Eels outfit in Round 5 of the NRL as they posted a 41-8 rout of the Blue & Gold in Canberra.Sixties and Forty20 sift through the debris of the catastrophic loss to see if there is anything worth salvaging (spoilers - there isn't) and look at how the club can pick themselves back up in time to take on the North Queensland Cowboys next week.A reminder as always following a particularly tough loss, don't be an asshole to your fellow fans, players or coaches/staff. Players, coaches, recruitment - all of them are completely valid targets for frank and honest critique after a loss like tonight but don't make it personal or your comment(s) will be moderated.
Round 5 sees the Parramatta Eels on the road to Canberra with all three grades facing the Raiders. Sixties and Forty20 kick off the show with re-signing news for the NRLW with young backrower Boss Kapua inking a long term deal with the club.The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup are still looking for a breakthrough win as their winless start to 2024 continues into this week. It will be tough asks for both squads though with the Raiders in top form across both the Flegg and Cup. The boys look at how the underdog Eels can spring upsets this week - as unlikely as that may be.Brad Arthur has made a string of changes to the team that fell to the Wests Tigers but were they the right calls? Is less more for the Moses-less Eels against the Raiders? With both teams looking to bounce back this week the one thing that is certain is that both the Eels and Raiders will be desperate to secure a win.
A chaotic start to the week rolls on as The Tip Sheet pivots from the Easter Monday loss to the Tigers to a Team List Tuesday that is overshadowed by news that Zac Lomax is a free man from next year onwards. What does this mean for the Parramatta Eels who have been his most public suitor?Sixties, Forty20 and Clint recap the weekend action for the Eels and beyond before taking a look at a revamped line-up set to take on the Canberra Raiders on Sunday. Brad Arthur has made changes across the team so who is out and who is in?There are no more undefeated teams in the NRL after Round 4. How does the competition shape up after a month of footy? Jackson Hastings and Andrew Voss had Twitter (X?) beef this weekend...but they resolved it like adults - is this legal??? Ricky and the Raiders are upset about kick interference on the weekend but they might have fair cause.
The Tip Sheet was live from the Bistro following Parramatta's Round 4 loss to the Wests Tigers on Easter Monday. Sixties and Forty20 were joined by a genuine legend of the club in Eric Grothe Senior.The Guru discusses his debut in 1979 and the legendary conversion her made as a Kangaroo before sharing stories about his connection with Steve Ella and some of the best tries he scored as an Eel. Sixties raises the Immortal question once more and Eric delivers an emphatic response that there are multiple Immortal-tier players from the 1981-86 dynasty.Which current Eel runs like the Guru? The boys discuss Eric's unique and powerful running style and whether it was taught or something he grasped intuitively. The chat closes out with a look at the upcoming gigs for his band Eric and the Gurus and quick breakdown of the game against the Tigers.
The traditional Easter Monday derby between the Parramatta Eels and Wests Tigers is upon us once more as Sixties and Forty20 run their eyes over the public holiday blockbuster.First things first though, the boys breakdown the games that have already taken place with the junior representatives playing out their final regular season games of the year. The Lisa Fiaola, Harold Matthews and SG Ball squads all booked their place in the finals while the Tarsha Gale finished their season on a high with a thumping defeat of the Panthers.Breakthrough wins are up for grabs for the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup this week - so how do they go about achieving them? Change could come to the Cup squad one way or another this week so how do they potentially shape up.The NRL preview sees an amped up Tigers, fresh off a monster win over the Sharks, taking on our Eels in a blockbuster at CommBank Stadium. Brad Arthur has turned to Blaize Talagi to replace Mitchell Moses while Maika Sivo makes his return from suspension on the left wing. Sixties and Forty20 point to Clinton Gutherson and J'maine Hopgood as the key men on Monday before giving their tips for an Eels' win.
The body count piled up to unfathomable levels in Round 3 as Forty20 and Clint sift through the medical charts to see who made it through unscathed in this week's news podcast. The Eels were hit hard with Mitchell Moses ruled out for 2 months with a foot injury while Bryce Cartwright also faces an uncertain short term future with a rib injury.With Sixties on holiday (or is he?), the boys recap the big weekend of footy headlined by Parra's big comeback victory over the Sea Eagles in the NRL. TLT has dropped and the fire rises as Blaize Talagi returns to NRL duties at five-eighth. What changes for the rookie this week in his new role? Maika Sivo returns to the left wing while Morgan Harper wins out at left centre over Bailey Simonsson.Brisbane and Cronulla have been hammered by injuries in a wild week of footy. Upsets and big scores dominated the weekend as the boys look at the major story lines from Round 3. The Broncos at least are buoyed by the breaking news of Reece Walsh's new mega deal.The NSW Government have turned down a bid for Leichardt Oval funding but there is chatter about the NRL purchasing the venue. Where does this leave the Tigers? The show wraps up with a quick look at a new point of emphasis for defenders and some good news for the Dolphins.
The Tip Sheet was live from the Bistro at Parramatta Leagues Club in the wake of the Eels' exciting 28-24 victory over the Sea Eagles in Round 3. John Muggleton joined Sixties and Forty20 to share stories and insights from his career as a player and coach across both rugby league and union.Muggleton delivers his verdict on the victory, looking at who starred and what was the key for the Eels to get back into the contest. He gives a frank assessment on the defensive struggles of the left edge and how rookie centre Blaize Talagi fared on the balance of things.
In a special episode of The Tip Sheet, long-time friend of the Throw and rugby league guru Joey Grima joins Sixties and Forty20 to share the latest on the growth of rugby league in Papua New Guinea.Joey talks to the boys about his new life in Port Moresby and just how deep-rooted the passion for rugby league is across the country. As PNG begin to seriously ramp up their bid to join the NRL as its 18th franchise, Grima details his own gargantuan undertaking that will be one of the pillars to the process. With a vision built around challenging the nurseries of Penrith, Parramatta and Brisbane Joey is bringing over 700 players across male and female pathways under a unified and centralised coaching structure.Passion for the great game of rugby league has never been something that Joey was ever short of but his journey with the PNG rugby league has kindled his love of the code to new heights. TCT will be with Joey and the PNG bid through every step of the way, supporting and documenting the story!
Steve Georgallis joins The Tip Sheet again to discuss how the junior pathways are travelling ahead of the last turn towards the finals. Sixties and Forty20 walk through each of the four grades with Steve before turning towards exciting news in the NRLW with the extensions of Tyla Amiatu and Cassey Tohi-Hiku.The previews begin with an epic at Eric Tweedale Stadium on Saturday with all four junior rep teams taking on the North Sydney Bears. The action then swings to New Era Stadium in the Jersey Flegg where Parra are hunting their first win of the season in a clash with the Sea Eagles.Sunday sees CommBank Stadium hosting another massive double-header with both the NSW Cup and NRL taking to the field. In the Cup the Eels have gone through some big changes this week on the back on injuries and promotion. Can they overcome it all to bank their first win?Manly are undefeated after two rounds in the NRL and are flying high while the Eels are looking to bounce back from a tough loss to the Panthers. All eyes will be on young star Blaize Talagi as he makes his debut at left centre for Parramatta. How will he handle the pressure and how do the Eels clip the wings of the Sea Eagles?
Brad Arthur dropped a bomb on Team List Tuesday after naming rookie Blaize Talagi to debut against the Manly Sea Eagles. The Tip Sheet runs into double over time as they pour over the implications of the stunning decision with Sixties, Forty20 and Clint all fired up for Sunday as a result.The boys take one last look at Parramatta's tough loss to the Panthers in Round 2 before wrapping up the rest of the weekend's action across senior and junior grades.South Sydney dominate the NRL discussion with both their coach and star fullback attracting media headlines this week. Latrell Mitchell escaped sanction for his expletive laden interview, was it the right call? Is Jason Demetriou under pressure? Was his decision to drop Lachlan Illias justified?Speaking of halfbacks getting dropped - what is happening at Newcastle? Jackson Hastings is the fall guy after their 0-2 start as Adam O'Brien turns to Jack Cogger instead. The show closes up with a Melbourne twist as the boys give their verdict on the Jahrome Hughes suspension and Xavier Coates' all-time match winner.
Sixties and Forty20 unload following Parramatta's heart-breaking 8-point loss to the Penrith Panthers in Round 2. A torrential run of injuries, bad luck and bad calls hamstrung the Blue & Gold throughout a frenetic and physical clash as the reigning premiers finished the second half too strong for the Eels.In lieu of the classic post-game analysis, the boys tee off on the officials and the inconsistency of the application of new rules. The injury outlook of Bailey Simonsson and Kelma Tuilagi puts the Eels in a bind for Round 3 as Sixties and Forty20 have a short discussion about how the team shapes up moving forwards.
Round 2 of the NRL sees the Parramatta Eels take on the Penrith Panthers in a fixture that has become an annual blockbuster for the code. Sixties and Forty20 are fired up to preview the Friday night grudge match but there is plenty of footy to go around this weekend with the Eels in action across 7 grades.The Lisa Fiaola and Tarsha Gale host the Central Coast Roosters and Canberra Raiders respectively at Eric Tweedale Stadium. The boys head down South this week to take on the Storm in the Harold Matthews and SG Ball. The Fiaola and Matthews squads are looking to lock in their places near the top of the ladder while the Gale and Ball look to reignite their seasons.The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup teams are both taking on the Panthers. Both started their seasons with first up losses in Round 1 and will be looking for the rapid fire bounce back. Can they get it done?
Could the Eels bolster their backline in the early exchanges of 2024? The Tip Sheet explores a developing story surrounding Parramatta's supposed interest in Zac Lomax as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at how a potential deal could get done and what it might take.Brad Arthur has named an unchanged team to take on the Panthers in Round 2 as the show looks at all the news out of Team List Tuesday. Bryce Cartwright's scorching start to the season is turning heads - how high can his star rise this year? The boys go on to discuss Shaun Lane's documentary and the positive messages to come from it.The Spencer Leniu racism saga comes to a head with the NRL handing down an 8-game suspension for the slur used against Ezra Mam. Was the penalty sufficient? Is it now the precedent moving forwards?Jai Arrow's season hangs in the balance with a rotator cuff injury potentially sidelining him for a month or the entire season. Where does that leave Souths? Tom Gilbert's recovery from an ACL tear has been postponed following the discovery of a bloodclot in his lung.The show wraps up with a media rumour that proposes a frenzied transfer of forwards between the Cowboys, Dolphins, Storm and Tigers and a look at the bumper crowd turnouts in Round 1.
Any concerns over a repeat of the slow start from last year were quickly thrown aside as the Parramatta Eels comfortably accounted for the Canterbury Bulldogs on a scorching Saturday at CommBank Stadium.Bryce Cartwright starred for the Blue & Gold as he bagged a double and tormented the visitors throughout the contest. Sixties and Forty20 look at the rise and rise of Parramatta's weapon in the backrow.The boys look at how the forwards controlled the flow of the game and whether Junior Paulo's new role had anything to do with it. In the backline Morgan Harper made a strong club debut as Forty20 puts out a mea culpa.All of the other results on a massive schedule get reviewed with an assortment of wins and losses spread across the day.
A gargantuan Saturday looms for the Parramatta Eels as a whopping 7 games take place from the Lisa Fiaola Cup all the way through to the season opener of the NRL. Sixties and Forty20 hunker down as they preview all of the action.The day starts with the Lisa Fiaola as they ready for a Top 4 tussle with the Roosters while their senior cohorts in the Tarsha Gale scheme to spring a massive upset against the Roosters Indigenous Academy. The Harold Matthews will be looking to consolidate their place in the Top 4 but the SG Ball need to bounce back from a 2-loss skid.There are plenty of familiar faces in the Jersey Flegg this year and it looks to be an exciting squad. How will they fare against the Bulldogs in Round 1? The NSW Cup team is punctuated by the inclusions of Blaize Talagi, Ethan Sanders, Matthew Arthur, Charlie Guymer and Brock Parker. Can they be the sparks to start the season running?Finally the NRL kicks offs in 2024 for the Eels with a clash against the Western Sydney rivals in the Canterbury Bulldogs. The Dogs have spent big in free agency and have a raft of new faces in their team this week. The Eels, by contrast, only added Morgan Harper and Kelma Tuilagi - which team is better positioned as a result?The boys lock in their predictions ahead of what should be a bumper crowd at CommBank Stadium on Saturday night.
The Tip Sheet posts its final report on the bold Las Vegas experiment of 2024 as Ron joins Sixties and Forty20 for the debrief. Ron shares his stories and experiences from his journey to the desert oasis where he attended his first ever NRL games.
Round 1 is just around the corner which means The Tip Sheet launches into a massive episode covering all the big Team List Tuesday news as well as the follow-up to Round 0 in Las Vegas.Sixties, Forty20 and Clint run fine-tooth combs over the first official NRL, NSW Cup Jersey Flegg team lists of the season. 'BA' has turned to Morgan Harper to indirectly replace Maika Sivo, was it the right call? How do the Cup and Flegg teams shape up for Saturday?There was plenty of good to come from the first trip to Las Vegas but it was balanced against an ugly racial slur allegedly used by Spencer Leniu towards Ezra Mam. The show works through all of it and gives NRL management its flowers for a well thought out venture into the American market. A serious turn follows as the boys take a look at the serious allegations facing Leniu and what it means for the player and the code.
The Tip Sheet preps for Round Zero with their American correspondent as Ron Greep joins the show to work through the ultimate Vegas Survival Guide.Sixties, Forty20 and Ron discuss Ron's plans for the Neon City and take a deep dive into the promotional work done by the NRL for the double header. Was it good enough? What avenues and opportunities did they miss? What did they nail?The boys discuss the differences in pageantry between to the two contrasting sporting cultures and take a look at how the NRL might mix things up to better adjust to America. Ron then runs the boys through his takes on the four teams competing this weekend before giving his tips on who will shine and which teams will leave Vegas as winners.
Forty20 and Clint close the book on the 2024 preseason following Parramatta's triumphant journey to Ipswich on the weekend. The boys debrief one last time on the preseason and how the Eels shape up ahead of Round 1 against the Bulldogs.The Junior Reps were on the road again - this time in Wollongong - as they split the board against the Steelers. Wins for the Harold Matthews and Lisa Fiaola were balanced by losses for the Tarsha Gale and SG Ball. Parra news is rounded out by the board election results and the fallout from Maika Sivo's 3-game suspension.While the NRL may be heading to Vegas this week there is plenty of news at home. Starting with the World Club Challenge and the finals results from the Preseason Challenge Cup through to the ill-advised actions of Luciano Leilua - The Tip Sheet has it all covered this week.The show wraps up with an extended look at the state of the game in America and England before previewing the Round 0 games at Allegiant Stadium.
A markedly improved effort from the Eels saw the Blue & Gold prevail in hot and humid conditions at Ipswich. The 26-16 trial victory over the Gold Coast Titans has Parramatta much better positioned for Round 1 than a week ago and Sixties and Forty20 discuss their takeaways from the 10-point win.The late omissions of Joe Ofahengaue, Ryan Matterson and Wiremu Greig caused a shakeup to the roster. How did the Brad Arthur and the Eels adjust and who starred as a result? The boys address their talking points from the preview podcast - was the linespeed and interplay between forwards on show?There were some concerns to come from the game. From a subpar completion rate to a potential injury worry for Bailey Simonsson and a wait on the Match Review Committee for Maika Sivo. Sixties and Forty20 chat about how it all can shape the appoach to Round 1.
Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Steve Georgallis in this week's preview podcast as the Coaching Director of the Club’s Elite Pathways and the Eel's NRLW coach debriefs the show on how the junior representatives have started 2024 as well as how the NRLW is shaping up.The show then pivots to North of the border where the Eels travel to Ipswich to take on the Titans in the final preseason trial. Brad Arthur has named a full strength line-up that delivers some clarity on who is leading across a number of positional battles. The boys share what they are looking for from the team on Sunday and who can still cause shake-ups ahead of Round 1.Illawarra awaits for all of the Junior Representatives this weekend. The Steelers are undefeated in three grades and will push the Eels in all four games on Saturday. The boys break down each contest, what Parrmatta need to do and how this weekend can shape the season as we begin to tip over the halfway point in the Junior Representatives.
The Parramatta Eels switch gears in the final hit-out of the preseason as the club names a full strength line-up to take on the Gold Coast Titans. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint dissect the 22-man team sheet including who has their noses in front across a number of positional battles.Across the NRL we saw some big injuries and suspensions from the first week of trials. The boys look at the headliners on both fronts as well as the big takeaways from a series of lopsided matchups.South have already left for Vegas as they look to steal a march on their rivals in the new American market. Will it work for them? The show wraps up with a peek across the Northern hemisphere where the Super League is making a significant change to what constitutes a high tackle. Will we see the same changes in the NRL?
It was a less than spectacular opening to the preseason for the Eels as the Canberra Raiders ran away with the trial victory 38-16. The Raiders finished too strong for the Blue & Gold and were relentless in capitalising on opportunities gifted to them by Parramatta.Sixties and Forty20 take a look at a disjointed effort from the Eels where a number of players were still able to impress. Above all, Kelma Tuilagi stood tall and showed Brad Arthur why he is a lock for Round 1. Sean Russell, Brendan Hands and Wiremu Greig also put in strong showings while it was a mixed bag for young stars Blaize Talagi and Ethan Sanders.We all know about the perils of reading too much into trial form - good or bad - but what does the loss today mean and what will the Eels be looking for when they suit up against the Titans next week?
Sixties and Forty20 get their first chance of 2024 to preview the Parramatta Eels as they take on the Canberra Raiders in a trial match this weekend. Before that though, the SG Ball are in action on their lonesome in the Junior Representatives as they take on the Balmain Tigers.Can the Ball make in 3 wins on the trot to start their season? They have fought hard for victories over the Warriors and Sharks and now get to host the Tigers at Eric Tweedale Stadium. Who has caught the eyes of the boys and how will they go about securing the win on Saturday?Brad Arthur has named an exciting trial team headed by young guns Blaize Talagi and Ethan Sanders so what should we all be watching out for on Saturday? There are multiple positional battles to be played out in the backline while Kelma Tuilagi gets a chance to impress in the starting backrow.
Ladies and gentlemen...we have a team list! The preseason has slipped into top gear with trials upon us and the Parramatta Eels have delivered a cracking team sheet for their clash against the Raiders. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are fired up to break it - and all the news - down in a big time edition of The Tip Sheet.The boys jump right into a quick look at the exciting team sheet and who and what to look out for. Junior Rep results, Mahalia Murphy's extenstion and 6 All-Star Eels round out the news cycle.In the NRL the Broncos are making the headlines for the wrong reasons after Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan were caught on film in a fiery confrontation. Is it a storm in a teacup or is something festering in Brisbane?Russell Crowe explains the rules to America...did he do a good job and what is Forty20's beef with the campaign? Luciano Leilua reportedly wants out from the Cowboys and the Dragons are his rumoured destination. Finally, Bradman best re-signs with the Knights while a pair of Roosters are eyeing off a change of codes.
Mixed fortunes marked the Eels in the first week of the Junior Representatives as the Harold Matthews and SG Ball chalked up Round 1 wins over the Warriors while the Lisa Fiola and Tarsha Gale fell to the Bulldogs. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint break down all four games as well as everything happening for the Eels and the NRL.The latest from the NRL preseason as well as an update from the chairman head the Parra news. Sixties takes a look at the fierce battle between Bailey Simonsson and Morgan Harper at left centre while the club has locked in support for the final stages of the Kellyville development.Ezra Mam's mammoth new deal with the Brisbane Broncos steals the show in the NRL. The young playmaker has re-signed with the Broncos for 5-years as he becomes a pillar for the franchise. What is his real value and did the Broncos get a good deal?One star is staying in the NRL but could another be on the move to rugby union? Speculation about Joey Manu's future in the code has intensified this week and the boys place their bets and how the cards will fall.The show rounds out with a preview of Round 2 in the Junior Representatives as the Eels travel to the Shire to take on the Cronulla Sharks.
The first slice of real rugby league in 2024 arrives as the Junior Representatives kick off this weekend. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are ready to dig in on this edition of The Tip Sheet.The show starts with NRL training though as the preseason ramps up massively. Sixties details some fierce opposed work over the last week. Next up is the Parramatta Council sponsorship deal which has been slashed massively after pushback in the media and community. What does the new deal mean for the Eels?Viral star Viliotu Masila has crossed 135,000,000 views for his sensational try. Where does his clip rate in the pantheon of NRL media?The boys finally get around to discussing the rules change regarding kickoff and dropout restarts. Did the game need this? Will it change game strategies? The show looks at it from all angles before getting into the NRL news.Tevita Pangai Junior wants back into the NRL with the former Bulldog having a shocking change of heart and mind as he unretires and declares an intention to play for the Broncos. No one on the show is surprised.The Dragons have been busy as they bring Raymond Faitala-Mariner on board and are now circling Christian Tuipulotu. How do these moves rate for the Red V and their new coach in Shane Flanagan?Wayne Bennett has flagged an intent to coach the Kiwis. The boys look at the potential connection there dating back to 2008 and what one of the coaching godfathers can do for New Zealand.The show closes out with a first look at the Junior Representatives and their Round 1 fixtures. Our Lisa Fiola and Tarsha Gale squads are taking on the Bulldogs on Saturday while the Harold Matthews and SG Ball host the Warriors on Sunday.
After a quiet few weeks to start the year the news cycle finally kicks up a gear with a sprawling, exhaustive and dare we say old school piece of rugby league journalism as Brad Arthur sits down with Paul Crawley. The Tip Sheet is all over it as Clint leads Sixties and Forty20 on a thorough analysis of the interview.Sixties brings the latest from the junior representative trials and NRL preseason as Clinton Gutherson continues to impress in his return from a knee meniscus injury.David Nofoaluma and the Wests Tigers have parted ways with the embattled winger reportedly accepting a $300,000 severance package. What led to this? Where will he land? In the NRLW, the Sharks continue to shore up their squad while the Titans have locked up a talented forward for 3 years.
The Great Junior Aussie Boot Swap, a new sponsor and some wet and wild weather headline a quiet week for the Eels, the NRL and The Tip Sheet. The show must go on though a Sixties, Forty20 and Clint breakdown everything happening in Parradise and some player transactions in the NRL.Sixties starts the show with a good cause as The Great Junior Aussie Boot Swap gears up next week. NRL and NRLW players with be in attendance as a truckload of footy boots find new homes.The Eels have a new sponsor in Ned's Milk while the Junior Reps posted results from their weekend trials against the Bulldogs. Sixties wraps up the Parra news with a quick recap of training but there isn't too much to report from the Monday session after some heavy rain.Waqa Blake has secured a 1-year deal with St Helens while the longest running rumour in the code has finally come to fruition as the Olam/Blore swap is locked in for the Storm and Tigers. The Bulldogs are trying to bolster their pack by poaching a Rooster while in the NRLW the Sharks lock in a star.
The new year kicks off at a leisurely pace for The Tip Sheet with a relatively no-nonsense holiday period for the code. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint get back to work as the preseason resumes and the run towards Round 1 (and 0) begins in earnest.An ACL injury to young talent Richard Penisini headlines the Parramatta news. He will miss the 2024 season as a result and the boys look at how that will shape his future.Jarome Luai is officially a Tiger while Scott Fulton has lost his stripes as the joint-venture continue to overhaul their roster on and off the field. Up at Brisbane, Selwyn Cobbo is flagging a move to the centres - is that the best thing for both player and club?Round Zero and the big double header at Vegas is getting closer and closer and the show tackles some of the issues that will face the NRL as they look to win over the American audience.
2023 wraps up with a festive episode of The Tip Sheet as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint talk the the latest happenings for the Eels and wider NRL.The Great Australian Boot Swap heads the Parramatta news as the Eels champion the spirit of giving. Sixties teases his 2024 teamlist and questions the boys on some key spots of competition - including centre and the final spot on the bench.Tom Dearden has re-signed with the Cowboys while Addin Fonua-Blake will be a Shark in 2025 as the player market reverbrates from the two monster deals. Is Dearden the right man to lead North Queensland forwards? Is 'AFB' the final piece to put the Sharks into premiership contention?Jarome Luai won't be at the Panthers but will he be a Tiger or a Bulldog? The boys discuss the latest there before looking at the clouded futures of Juniour Amone and Corey Harawira-Naera.
It has been a busy week for the Parramatta Eels as they inked a number of massive sponsorship deals. The Tip Sheet looks at the partnerships with the Parramatta City Council, TAB and Western Sydney Thunder.The boys reflect on their chat with Mark O'Neill and the general vibe around the club as they head into the Christmas break. Sixties delivers the latest from preseason training while junior representative trials are scheduled for the weekend...but will they go ahead with a heatwave washing over Sydney?It is the end of an era in the NRL with the Wests Tigers cleaning house at the executive level. Their entire board and CEO has stood down, paving the way for much needed change at the dysfunctional joint venture. Will it be enough though? The boys discuss what lies ahead for the Tigers.The latest signing news and some important court decisions round out the rest of the episode. The Dragons look set to sign Addin Fonua-Blake while the Bulldogs have slipped into the box seat for Jarome Luai. It was contrasting fortunes for Junior Amone and Paul Kent with the former found guilty in his case while the latter walked out of court with a not-guilty verdict to his name.
As has become tradition in recent years, The Tip Sheet sits down with Mark O'Neill in December to breakdown the year that was and what lies ahead for the club from the NRL and NRLW right through to the junior representative programs.Sixties and Forty20 discuss a wide range of topics with the General Manager of Football for the Parramatta Eels. The show starts with discussion around the 'Project PARRAdise' video and dovetailing into the 2024 preseason before tackling the trials and tribulations of the failed 2023 campaign.How is the roster shaping up? The boys looks at the new faces in Kelma Tuilagi and Morgan Harper, the upstart young talents working towards a NRL debut and who or what role the Eels are targetting to round out their Top 30.In the final chapter of the interview, O'Neill breaks down the organisational changes with new coaches heading the junior programs. The departure of the popular Nathan Brown is imminent and Steve Georgallis replacing him. What role and impact that Georgallis have with the NRLW?
The temperatures are starting to soar and the humidity is settling in at home as the preseason ascends to its frenzied peak. The Tip Sheet swelters along as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint return for another busy episode as the Eels dial the preseason up to 11.Sixties opens the show with a tribute to one of the longest serving members of the Parramatta Junior League as Barry Guy finally clocks off after a storied career. It is followed by a report of the sizzling session by the NRL as they look to conquer the Wanda sand dunes.Parra news is rounded out by a focus on men's health, junior reps, the Blue & Gold Alliance Christmas drinks and a report about the Eels signing an Australian grid iron prospect to their SG Ball squad.Staff writers are in the firing line again this week after an embarrassing gaffe involving Dane Laurie. Who are they? What are they? How can they get something so wrong? The boys discuss the fallout from the egregious mistake.In the NRL the player market is still waiting to see where Jarome Luai and Addin Fonua-Blake land. Neither the Tigers nor the Bulldogs have been able to get a deal over the line and now Cronulla have thrown their hat into the ring for 'AFB'.
Sixties and Forty20 get to work in another busy edition of The Tip Sheet as the Eels finally have everyone reporting back for the preseason.The show starts with a breakdown of a tough week of training including a cheeky joke from the coaching staff. The Kellyville precinct is undergoing its transformation into Parramatta's Centre of Excellence and Sixties brings the latest on the process.Canberra have re-signed Jamal Fogarty. What does it mean for Parramatta and Ethan Sanders? Elsewhere, Curtis Scott has finally had the door shut on him for a return to the NRL ending any chance of a career revival with the Eels.The Bulldogs dominate the NRL news once more. After trading for Connor Tracey they have turned their eyes towards Jarome Luai and Addin Fonua-Blake. They face a stiff fight for the services of the Penrith five-eighth with the Wests Tigers sitting in the box seat to sign Luai.
The Parramatta Eels have a new NRLW coach! Steve Georgallis has joined the club for the next two years as the coach of the NRLW. The Tip Sheet and Sixties, Forty20 and Clint discuss the new appointment in depth.The Eels are also losing a staff member with Nathan Brown departing the club at the end of the year. Brown's role will also be handled be Georgallis and the boys wish Nathan all the best.Curtis Scott has been linked to the club once again and the show looks at the merits of his potential acquisition before Sixties dishes out the latest from training as Dylan Brown and Maika Sivo return.Vegas again leads the NRL news with the code dropping a brand new hype video. Did they get it right? Will it appeal to America? Initial impressions are positive although Forty20 finds some humour in the footage used.The Bulldogs and Wests Tigers are in the thick of things in the player market - as always. Canterbury have their eyes on Connor Tracey and Addin Fonua-Blake while Wests are preparing to go all in with Jarome Luai. Do the moves make sense for each club and are they enough to release them from the bottom of the ladder?
This week's show starts with an important shout out from Sixties, Forty20 and Clint to a true stalwart of the Blue & Gold in Andrew Rowland.The club has delivered a comprehensive injury update that details the statuses of Mitch Moses, Clinton Gutherson, Junior Paulo and more. The boys look at who is healthy and who isn't and if there is any reason for concern right now.The 2024 NRL and NRLW draws have been released and The Tip Sheet leaps straight into a massive breakdown of what it means for both squads heading into next year. After a shocking draw for both teams in 2023 is the 2024 edition any better? What quirks lie ahead for the Eels and how do they shape up against the competition?In the wider NRL the Dragons have walked back a cheeky charades joke about the Roosters while the Sharks and Cowboys are once again beneficiaries of incredibly kind draws. At Canterbury Gus Gould blows up once more as pictures leak from Canterbury again.Women's State of Origin is shifting to a 3-game series and the show has nothing but positive words to say about it as the code continues to grow in the female space. The men return to Melbourne in 2024 while the junior Origin series is locked in at Leichardt once again.
Week 1 of the preseason finally hits The Tip Sheet as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at how the Blue & Gold shape up in their return to action.There is no marquee back signing to be sighted but the Eels have made some transactions with the acquisitions of Riley Smith and Javahn Stevenson-Hala. How do they fit into Parra and where will they be playing?New Zealand and Papua New Guinea bounced back from humbling defeats to stun Australia and Fiji respectively in the Pacific Championships finals. The show looks at how these results came about and what it means for all parties involved. In the Northern hemisphere, England completed a clean sweep of Tonga and the boys wrap up that series as well.Canterbury continue their madcap signing spree of utilities as Kurt Mann, Drew Hutchinson and Jake Turpin enter the fold alongside prop forward Poasa Faamausili. Where does this leave their squad? Elsewhere, Addin Fonua-Blake has agreed to put his immediate release request on the backburner for the 2024 season as the Warriors secure a minor win there.The show concludes with a deep dive into the new salary cap structures and considerations. The supplementary list has replaced the development list and the overall cap is set to increase. Will it shake up the competition or is it business as usual?
A special edition of The Tip Sheet sees Sixties and Forty20 sitting down once more with Adam Fairley, the General Manager of the Parramatta Junior Rugby League.The trio look back on a hugely successful year for the district. Starting with the memorable season launch at CommBank Stadium right through to the wonderful gala awards night to acknowledge all the phenomenal work done at every club.Fairley has driven the PJRL fully into the digital and social media age with a number of excellent initiatives helping engage players, coaches, clubs and the community. The show discusses the positive impact of that push including a clip that went well and truly viral.The Parramatta Leagues Club and Trivett Subaru are vital partners to the PJRL and The Tip Sheet, along with Adam, break down how their aid has benefitted the district.From there the conversation turns to the future of the PJRL as the show dives into the 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. From the mission statement to participation rates, the boys chat about what lies ahead!
The preseason is just about to begin in earnest as The Tip Sheet barrels into a Pre-preseason episode. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint start the show on a sombre note as they pay respects to former Eel Bob Bugden.Jersey leaks, Sivo's shocking speed and Mahalia Murphy's run in SAS lead the Parramatta stories this week before the boys turn their eyes to the looming preseason.In the NRL space, Sixties opens up discussions about NRL supporter numbers as Parra poll strongly behind Brisbane and Melbourne. Addin Fonua-Blake has stunned the Warriors by asking for a release from a long-term deal on compassionate grounds while Dallin Watene-Zelesniak has extended his time at the club. The boys look at the mixed fortunes for the NZ franchise and what it all means.It has been determined that Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton faced false charges for fighting in public earlier this year. It is a serious topic with heavy undertones as the boys discuss what their likely courses of actions are from this point.
The Tip Sheet goes international in the offseason as Ron returns to chat all things rugby league with Sixties and Forty20. The boys reflect on Parramatta's frustrating 2023 season as well as how the competition tracked as a whole. Newcastle's red hot run, the outrageous talent of Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and the sheer dominance of the Panthers all feature in the branching chat.Vegas is locked in for the NRL and Ron won't be missing out on the opportunity. The show dives into his big plans for the NRL's much anticipated venture into the states before looking at what sort of splash the code could make. From rumours of Tom Brady's involvement to the timing of the games in the wake of the Super Bowl, the boys look at how it is all shaping up.
The media whipped up a fan frenzy this week when news broke about the Eels showing serious intent in Josh Addo-Carr. The only caveat? It was a reported offer of a player swap between the Bulldogs' flyer and Parramatta's Ryan Matterson. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint rip right into the topic and plenty more as the off-season honestly fails to live up to its name!From Addo-Carr to Papenhuyzen, the rumor drive keeps turning over. Again there are links to the Eels so the boys discuss the opportunities and risks involved with acquiring the speedster from the Storm.Matt Arthur and Mahalia Murphy have both made headlines with the young dummy half inking a new deal while the NRLW star has shown serious guts and drive in the tv show 'SAS'.The NRL news cycle has been operating at full tilt. From horrifying medical issues for Dom Young and Karl Oloapu to a flurry to market moves and rumours including Manly's insane offer to boom backrower Haumole Olakau'autu - The Tip Sheet covers it all!
The Tip Sheet stays in international mode as the Pacific Championships ramp up into Week 2. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are set to review all of the action from the first week of games as well as previewing what lies ahead this weekend.First though, it is time to check in with what is happening in Parradise. The roster moves involving the signing of Morgan Harper and the medical retirement of Andrew Davey were made official. Elsewhere this week, Sixties and Forty20 were in attendance at the Parramatta Junior League Awards and report back from the gala night.Junior Amone's career hangs in the balance after he was found guilty of assault with a hammer, Jarome Luai is set to test the open market while Papua New Guinea are now in the box seat to claim the 18th berth in the NRL. The boys discuss all of these topics and more before looking at the weekend action in the Pacific Championships!
Connor Tracey or Josh Addo-Carr? Could either of these backs be the answer to Parramatta's long, long chase? The Tip Sheet looks at the latest rumours surrounding the Blue & Gold as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at who could be the best fit for the Eels.The Blue & Gold Alliance are looking to bring everyone back to Parramatta in 2024 as Sixties details the latest in an ambitious and exciting plan.There is an assortment of random NRL news. ranging from a backflip from the Wests Tigers on Alex Twal to the surprise availability of Josh Curran. The boys break it all down before the show concludes with a lengthy look at the upcoming Pacific Championships.
Two firecracker grand finals saw the Penrith Panthers and the Newcastle Knights prevail in last gasp comebacks to secure repeat titles. For Penrith it marked a legendary 3-peat in the NRL while the Knights secured back-to-back premierships in the NRLW.Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at how it all went down, who starred and what pivotal moments changed the courses of both contests.In Parramatta news, Morgan Harper has been linked to the club with the Manly castoff rumoured to be signing a train and trial deal with the Eels. It sparks a fierce conversation about recruitment in general. The Eels are well represented in the upcoming international season with Junior Paulo and Kennedy Cherrington leading the way. Later on the conversation on the representative scene turns towards controversial selections in the Kangaross squad.
As the NRL and NRLW reaches its zenith in 2023 with the grand finals to be played this week, The Tip Sheet returns for another round as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint breakdown all the happenings in rugby league this week.On the Parramatta front, the Eels announced the re-signings of Bryce Cartwright and Wiremu Greig to multi-year extensions. Young talent Apa Twidle likewise extended his stay at the club while Josh Hodgson officially retires and transitions into a coaching role for the Eels. At the other end of the spectrum, Dean Widders stands down as NRLW coach.It is grand final week and Penrith are calling for Sydney to rally around them. The boys share some strong opinions on the call to arms after years of Penrith playing the role of heel or villain in the competition.Adam Gee has won the right to hold the whistle on Sunday but officiating standards are the hot topic following a horror finals series across the board. What can be done? Do we need more technology or simply better standards?Lastly, the boys give out their tips for the clashes between the Knights and Titans in the NRLW and the Panters and Broncos in the NRL.
A sombre edition of The Tip Sheet opens with the boys commiserating the passing of Craig's father, Leo. It is understandably a hugely difficult time for the bastion of TCT and we are hugely appreciative of him finding it in him to join the show.On the Parramatta front, it was a rough weekend for the club. The Jersey Flegg bowed out of the finals following an error riddled second half against the Roosters. Our NRLW team got thumped by the Sharks and ended a tumultuous season on a low note.There was happenings on the signings front with the Eels moving to secure Kelma Tuilagi from the Sea Eagles on the remainder of his current 2-year deal. Tuilagi bolsters the backrow stocks for the club with uncertainty surrounding the future of Andrew Davey following a bad concussion late in the season.The boys review the results from the NRL finals and run through the latest news and gossip from across the code. The show wraps up with a breakdown of the two grand final qualifiers. Can anyone stop Penrith? Can the Warriors keep the dream alive? Listen and find out!
There is never a dull week in the NRL as The Tip Sheet covers the first week of NRL finals including Jack Wighton's bite on Tyson Gamble. The Jersey Flegg march on while breaking news in the middle of the show indicates that contract cooling off periods are coming back and backflips are suddenly in play once again.
Sixties, Forty20 and Clint tuck into a big week of news, reviews and previews starting with the NRLW and Jersey Flegg. One team is struggling as its season winds down while the other is surging towards a grand final. The boys look at their contrasting results and how they shape up for this weekend.
NRL news obviously features the Jack Wighton bite but the show discusses whether any of the remaining teams can feasibly challenge the Panthers and Broncos. The NRL is investing in the shire, so what exactly does that mean? How do the Sharks secure funds to upgrade their stadium?
A wuick preview of the upcoming NRL finals winds the show down as the boys give their tips on the Storm vs Roosters and Warriors vs Knights games.
Another sprawling episode of The Tip Sheet unwinds this week as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint review and preview all of the action from the Jersey Flegg and NRLW and more.First up though is a celebration of the efforts of Clinton Gutherson after the captain and fullback took out the Ken Thornett Medal. Typified by his heroics in Parramatta's final game of the season, Gutherson was a worthy winner.The Jersey Flegg made it back-to-back wins over the Penrith Panthers as they advanced to week two of the finals. Tehy now take on the Cronulla Sharks as they show both dissects their win and previews their upcoming clash.It wasn't as nice a weekend for our NRLW squad as they got taken to task by an overloaded Roosters outfit. With something like 13 international representatives in their ranks, the Roosters field an incomparable line-up and our girls felt their full wrath on Sunday. Heads now turn to their clash with the Gold Coast Titans.Biggest surprises and dissapointments in 2023 lead the general NRL discussion before the Seb Kris spear tackle takes over the discussion. Sixties revives the suburban finals venue debtate as the Cronulla Sharks host a home game with a palty attendance ceiling and the show finishes with a quick look at each matchup in week one of the NRL finals.
The NRL and NSW Cup have called curtains on their seasons but The Tip Sheet powers on as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint convene to look at the latest happenings in the Jersey Flegg and NRLW. With the backdrop of the Ken Thornett Medal unfolding as the crew record, The Tip Sheet dives into a huge episode.
A strong win from the Eels over the Penrith Panthers combined with a dramatic last gasp victory for the Raiders over the Storm was enough to punch Parramatta's ticket to the Jersey Flegg finals. The boys look at how the manic Saturday of footy unfolded and the chaos that was scoreboard watching the parallel game.
Weeks of clear and steady building lead the Eels to a breakthrough win in the NRLW as they lead the Cowboys for the entirety of their clash enroute to a 16-14 victory. Rachael Pearson and the talented young core of the team starred again with the Eels debuting two more prospects in Lindsay Tui and Noaria (Boss) Kapua. It was a terrific reward for the hardwork they have put in and the show breaks down what they liked from the Round 6 triumph.
NRL news is sparse for the Eels but the club does farewell Jack Murchie while Clinton Gutherson will undergo treatment to fix a meniscus issue in his knee.
Previews focus on the Flegg and NRLW as the Under 21s look to knock over the Panthers for the second week in a row while the NRLW are looking to engineer a monster upset against the formidable Roosters
It is fair to say that the Parramatta Eels upset just about everyone with their shocking 32-18 victory over the Penrith Panthers in Round 26. Starting with the stunned Panthers and media and right through to frustrated fans wondering where that sort of fight has been in the last month - every man, woman and dog were part of the upset or had a reason to be upset.
The Tip Sheet attempts to unravel that chaos out of the game as Sixties and Forty20 break down not only a last ditch return to form but a return to Parramatta's iconic brand of footy. It was a surprising way to sign off on the season given recent results and will no doubt have fans even more frustrated about missing the finals.
A gaggle of players stood up and delivered and the show takes a gander at all of them including a throwback effort from Maika Sivo. Clinton Gutherson quite literally ran himself into the ground with another heroic effort and will hopefully be alright after departing the game with a knee injury. Sixties discusses the versatility of Dylan Brown before the boys look at potentially different ways the Eels can use their halves.
As the NRL and NSW Cup squads sign off on the 2023 season, the Jersey Flegg is eyeing off the final spot in the Top 5. They will need a little bit of help to get there though with the Eels needing to not only knock off the Penrith Panthers but also rely on the Raiders to topple to the Storm.
Sixties and Forty20 lead off with their preview of the finals permutation for the Flegg as well as break down their strong team list ahead of Saturday's decisive games.
The NSW Cup is part of a double header with the Flegg but the major story here is Jordan Rankin hanging up the boots. Rankin will move into a full time coaching role with the club but not before he leads the Cup out one last time as they look to play spoilers for the Panthers.
A home game well away from home awaits the NRLW this week as they look to notch their first win of the season against the Cowboys. Their form has improved week on week, can they break the duck egg in Round 6?
The outlook isn't great for the Eels in the NRL as the boys look at a potentially long night against the Panthers. With the reigning premiers rounding into top form and Parramatta battling issues on multiple fronts it will take an almighty team effort to sign off on 2023 with a win.
It might be a Parramatta podcast but it is South Sydney who dominate The Tip Sheet in this episode as accusations of favouritism have spiralled into a full on rift between head coach Jason Demetriou and assistant coaches John Morris and Sam Burgess.
Sixties, Forty20 and Clint take a gander at the bizarre situation as well as everything relating to the Eels in this week's news podcast. On the Parra front the boys wrap up the weekend results and look at discussion sparked on NRL360 as to whether the Eels are too conservative in their approach to the salary cap.
The Tigers are back (surprise!) after chairman Lee Hagipantelis threatened to sue the Wests Life Podcast over comments made regarding a contract offer to Mitchell Moses. They double down in the news cycle with a parting gift of...a BBQ to departing halfback Luke Brooks.
Elsewhere, the Sea Eagles have dropped Josh Schuster as the talented but incredibly inconsistent player struggles with his transition to the backrow. How does this end for the player and club?
The Parramatta Eels farewelled CommBank Stadium in 2023 with an ugly, error-riddled effort as the Roosters finished them off with a 34-12 defeat. All parties got it wrong for the Eels as coaches and players combined for frustrating repeat failures - including a seeming allergy to defending scrums.
Sixties and Forty20 lambast the lack of effort and the technical failures of the team given the Roosters - who were far from great themselves - were able to run away with the win. The conversation turns to the future and what lies ahead for the Eels in 2024 and beyond. How does Parramatta reinvigorate their roster? Who can they even target?
There was a sliver of light beaming through at CommBank last night though. The NSW Cup curtain raiser saw the Eels knock off the Roosters with a huge contingent of Flegg (and even SG Ball eligible) players carrying the torch. Joshua Lynn and Matt Arthur starred while other prospects like Charlie Guymer and Sam Tuivaiti stood tall in the 22-12 win. Their progress over the upcoming preseason becomes a point of pivotal focus given the state of the NRL roster for next year.
As the seasons comes to a wane for the Parramatta Eels in most grades, Friday night represents hope for differing reasons. The Tip Sheet jumps into the how and why as our NRL team fights to keep an unlikely push for the finals alive. That dying flame is still hope in one form or another with a win over the Roosters keeping an 8th placed finish in the frame.
The real hope though comes in the curtain raiser where the NSW Cup team is filled to the brim with young players including a trio of debutantes in Richard Penisini, Matt Arthur and Sam Tuivaiti. Sixties and Forty20 run right through all 4 grades as the Jersey Flegg fight their way to the finals while the Cup takes a longer view as Generation Next take over.
The NRLW head to Canberra without one of their stars with Elsie Albert gone for the season but they too are looking to build. As much for 2024 and for this year. Young talents like Cassey Tohi-Hiku, Zali Fay and Tyla Amiatu get another chance to shine against an impressive expansion team.
Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are back in the newsroom this week as The Tip Sheet talks the latest NRL and Parramatta news. Injury has struck the NRL and NRLW squads once again with Mitchell Moses and Elsie Albert both out for the rest of the season. After injury ravaged seasons for both squads it is a brutal final blow and the boys look at what injuries have cost the Eels in 2023.
Team List Tuesday brings a spicy twist to the NSW Cup squad. The Eels are showcasing the next generation with Richard Penisini, Matt Arthur and Sam Tuivaiti making their Cup debuts alongside fellow youngsters in Arthur Miller-Stephen, Joshua Lynn, Charlie Guymer and Jontay-Junior Betham-Misa. It adds a huge incentive to see the curtain raiser on Friday but Sixties thinks there could be more at play for 2024 here.
It is Daniel Anderson round in the NRL as the game rallies around one of their own. Clint shares his own insight into Anderson from their time together at the Eels before the boys look at his wider impact in the game.
There has been some stunning contract news in the game this week as Tevita Pangai Junior suddenly announced his retirement from the game to take up...boxing? Wait what is going on here? The boys take a cynical view on this bizarre twist.
It isn't the only crazy development this week with the Titans re-signing Tino Fa'asuamaleaui for a whopping 10 years. Payne Haas is also set to re-sign for the Broncos but for a far more reasonable 3 year extension. It sparks a big conversation about where the NRL is heading with marquee contracts and just who might be the first 2 million dollar man in the code.
The clock finally strikes midnight for the Parramatta Eels in 2023 as the Brisbane Broncos played them off the park in Round 24. The 54-10 loss put the Blue & Gold into the realms of mathematical possibilities to make the Top 8 and even that is generous for their current form.
Sixties and Forty20 work through a sombre instalment of The Tip Sheet as they rue mistakes made on and off the field this year. It all came home to roost against the Broncos and it threatens to not only alter the trajectory of the club in 2023 but for 2024 and beyond.
The Tip Sheet is a one-man show this week as Forty20 tackles massive NRL and NRLW games against the Brisbane Broncos. The podcast starts with the NRLW and their mixed week of team news. Triumphant returns for Rachael Pearson and Elsie Albert were soured by the news that Kennedy Cherrington will be sitting out for a month for a dangerous throw.
So how can the Eels topple the Broncos? Forty20 looks at their improvement against Newcastle and how the steps they need to take from there with Pearson and Albert back in the fold. Even so, it will be a herculean undertaking and a win for the ages if they can bring it all together.
The NRL face an equally fearsome task as they search for a way to bring down the red hot Brisbane outfit. The Broncos have been boosted by the return of Adam Reynolds as well as a host of players clearing fitness checks for Friday night. For Parramatta, 'BA' has switched up his left edge once again as he looks to find a combination that can match up with Brisbane's outstanding right edge.
Forty20 breaks down what the Eels need to do and who needs to deliver big game performances if the Blue & Gold are to spring the upset and catapult themselves back into the race for the premiership.
The Tip Sheet fires up this week as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint unload on the NRL greenlighting an incredibly dangerous chest slam tackle technique. The fallout from Graham Annesley's Round 23 debrief continues with Annesley's declaration that Clinton Gutherson had clear intent to strip the ball in his try saving tackle on Jacob Liddle.
The boys don't hold back as they unload on the wildly inconsistent directives the officials operate under and the bizarre mixed messages the NRL is sending on concussion safety.
Brad Arthur has tweaked his left edge again ahead of the critical game against the Brisbane Broncos and the show looks at how the new look left side shapes up. In the NRLW space, Rachael Pearson and Elsie Albert are finally back but Kennedy Cherrington will miss the next month after copping a 4-game suspension for a dangerous throw.
The NRL and RLPA have put aside hostilities for the moment to enter negotiations once again...can they find common ground? Corey Horsburgh has a shiny new deal while Payne Haas is chasing market re-setting money. The boys look at who will be better value and what Haas should be considering as he looks for a monster contract.
The Cumberland Throw and The Tip Sheet were proud to be part of the 2023 Blue & Gold Alliance Reunion Luncheon at Jacks Bar & Grill on the weekend. While Forty20 was busy taking photos, Sixties was working the microphone as he caught up with a cracking group of former players and officials.
It kicks off with the youngest player in attendance as Joel Reddy has a sprawling chat with Sixties. An old crowd favourite and long range try scoring machine in Giulio Pomponio then jumps in before rugged backrower Chris King has a yarn. Rod Collins, captain of the 1988 Presidents Cup premiership team, is up next with Troy Campbell following him up. Bill Richards and Denis Fitzgerald close out the podcast as Sixties chats to two of the elder statesmen of the BGA.
The Parramatta Eels snuck home against the Dragons in Round 23 but it was a far cry from the comprehensive performance they were looking for as they try to kick into top gear for the finals. Sixties and Forty20 are live from Jacks Bar & Grill at Parramatta Leagues Club as they discuss the 26-20 victory as well as all of the other results for the Eels from the weekend.
Rookie back Arthur Miller-Stephen scored the opening try of the game while on debut and the boys look at his day. Some mistakes were made but the injection of youth and energy was clear and the team rallied around their debutante. The boys go on to look at where the Eels let themselves down and how they engineered the win in spite of it all.
The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg put together impressive wins while the NRLW battled fiercely against the Knights with Kennedy Cherrington send off for roughly half the game. The show wraps up each game and then looks at what lies ahead for every grade.
Three teams enter this week for the Parramatta Eels in essentially 'must-win' scenarios. The Jersey Flegg, NRLW and NRL teams are all fighting to keep their seasons alive making for a massive preview podcast on The Tip Sheet.
Sixties and Forty20 begin with the Jersey Flegg as they do battle with the Dragons as part of a 3-way shootout for the final place inside the Top 5. The Eels secured a critical win against the Storm last week (the 3rd team in said shootout) but must backup this week in order for it to mean anything.
The NSW Cup features two more debutantes this week as Lachlan Blackburn and Noah Reed make the step up from the Flegg. The Cup are playing purely for pride at this point but player development is still a core component in the run to season's end.
Bizarrely, the NRLW are playing their final home game at CommBank Stadium for season 2023 - despite having 2 more homes games scheduled later this year. It puts our girls in a huge quandary given their winless start. They simply must upset the Newcastle Knights on Sunday lest they go a long, long road trip without a win to their name.
Finally, the NRL are looking to bounce back from their worst stretch of the season. After getting thumped by the Storm, Brad Arthur has made sweeping changes to the side as he looks to reinvigorate a lifeless left edge. Dylan Brown and Ryan Matterson are chief among the new faces on that side of the field but late reports in the media indicate their could be a new face on the wing...
Team List Tuesday brings sweeping changes to Parramatta's NRL team. The Tip Sheet analyses how it impacts the make up of the team and what to expect from the Eels on Sunday because of it.
That is the precursor to a heavy discussion as Sixties follows up on an article he wrote on Monday focusing on Parramatta's issues with roster building in 2023. It sparked a frenzied discourse on TCT and now comes to The Tip Sheet as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint look at one of the limiting factors for the Eels this year.
The NRL news is a grab bag of good news and outright craziness. From Cam McInnes setting an insane NRL era tackle record to Billy Slater's bizarre defence of Melbourne celebrating their stripped 2007 and 2009 premierships. The podcast finishes on a bright note as Post Try July closes after raising $400,000 for Daniel Anderson and Nathan Stapleton and surpassing over a million dollars in life time charity.
Were the Parramatta Eels beaten before a ball was kicked in Round 22? A season worst effort and a 46-16 hiding at the hands of the Melbourne Storm add some serious credence to the thought as The Tip Sheet unloads on poor effort, bad selections and substandard depth across the backline.
Sixties and Forty20 look beyond the loss to the Storm as a critical mass of suspensions have piled undue pressure on the Eels. Dylan Brown, Ryan Matterson, Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard lead a NRL high 22 weeks of cumulative suspensions and it has reached a critical mass for the club.
It leaves the Eels balanced precariously in the race for the finals and with little alternative but to win out over the next month of footy.
The Tip Sheet previews a critical weekend for the Parramatta Eels as the NRL travel to Melbourne while the NRLW are in Wollongong. Sixties and Forty20 break down each and every team and their corresponding game including the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup.
The Flegg are battling to keep their season alive and need to quell the Storm in a contest that is essentially worth 4 points on the ladder. Elsewhere, the NSW Cup receive another shot of youth as Charlie Guymer enters the fray. They take on the ladder leading North Sydney Bears in their den at North Sydney Oval but will be bringing energy as the youth take over continues in that grade.
No Rachael Pearson, no Elsie Albert...can the Eels find a way to bounce back from their Round 1 loss to the Tigers? The boys look at what needs to be done on both sides of the ball and who needs to step up as Parramatta take on the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Finally we have the NRL where Parramatta go from the furthest reaches North in Townsville all the way down South to Melbourne to take on the Storm. With a congested battle for the Top 8 and Top 4 being waged across the NRL, a win here for the Eels solidifies their push for the finals significantly. Both teams are missing key players so who will prevail on Friday night?
The week that was in rugby league and all the big stories that came with it are again the focus for Sixties, Forty20 and Clint on the latest edition of The Tip Sheet. The Eels dropped games against the Cowboys and Tigers in the NRL and NRLW respectively - was there anything to be salvaged from either loss?
Joey Lussick is back! The former Eel returns in a time of need and will shore up Parramatta's dummy half stocks for the next two years. The boys share their thoughts on the move and how he and Brendan Hands will operate together.
Team List Tuesday brings some painful news as the NRL continue to look fragile on their left edge while the NRLW are missing their two key recruits for the second game running. Surprisingly it is the NSW Cup who brings the energy this week as the youth takeover continues with the promotion of Charlie Guymer.
The RLPA and NRL continue to be at loggerheads over a new CBA but Sixties has spotted some nefarious tactics being used by the media to sow dissent.
After Harry Grant escaped using his knees in a tackle with just a fine the consistency of the Match Review Committee is again in the spotlight. Are certain players treated differently? Josh Reynolds certainly thinks so and the boys discuss how it is impacting the competition.
It wasn't so much a game of two halves as a game of two edges as the North Queensland Cowboys eviscerated a dysfunctional Parramatta left edge. By contrast Bryce Cartwright and Will Penisini lit up the second half down the right side of the field but it proved to be barely too little too late.
Sixties and Forty20 jump into a tough instant reaction podcast as they dissect a costly first half. Injury was added to insult as well as Shaun Lane rounded out a nightmare season of injuries with a brutal elbow dislocation to go with a broken jaw and a torn hamstring.
Valiant efforts from Clinton Gutherson, Bryce Cartwright and Will Penisini not only mitigated a potentially ugly hit to the team's points differential but somehow put the Eels into an unlikely position to win the game. The boys look at how much more time Parramatta needed to get over the line and whether they made the right call to not take a shot at goal in the closing exchanges of the game.
A special episode of The Tip Sheet takes Sixties and Forty20 into the Parra House. Host parents Char and Milo take precious time out of their busy lives to talk about the importance of the Parra House and how it helps shape the development pathways at the club.
The launch of the NRLW and a critical games against the Cowboys in the NRL means The Tip Sheet needs to bring out the big guns this week. Spiro comes in from the back fence to join Sixties and Forty20 to preview a massive weekend of footy for the Parramatta Eels.
Before that though, the boys canvas Spiro's thoughts on some rugby league current affairs including the Fainu brothers signing with the Wests Tigers and Ethan Sanders leaving the Eels for the Raiders.
.The Eels head to Townsville to take on the Cowboys in another high leverage match for ladder seedings. The Blue & Gold will be without Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo, can they overcome that handicap?
Back at home the NRLW makes a confident statement with a standalone game between the Eels and Tigers on Sunday. Wests have recruited smartly and leaned into their connection to players from the Harvey Normans Women's Premiership but the Eels have also picked up some key players. Who will prevail? Can the home crowd get Parramatta over the line?
Sixties and Forty20 wrap up the show with a look at the Wentworth Park double header as the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup take on the Sydney Roosters. The Flegg have plenty to play for this weekend as an upset over the ladder-leading Roosters keeps them right in the hunt for the finals. The NSW Cup are playing purely for pride as they look to knock off the only team now seeded below them.
The 2023 NRLW season is about to begin and the race for this year's premiership is shaping up to be quite literally bigger and better than ever. With four expansion teams joining the fray and a burgeoning talent pool there is every reason to believe that this will be the best season ever for the growing competition.
Sixties and Forty20 are joined by one of the most prominent voices in the field as Mary K (Ladies Who League) joins The Tip Sheet to talk both the Parramatta Eels and the NRLW as a whole.
Pure excitement for the season is tempered early on by concerns with the stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations. That is followed by frustrations with a bizarre schedule for State Of Origin as the two game series ate into squad preseasons.
There is plenty to get pumped up about though as Mary talks the boys through the new look Eels squad. Which new faces will shine and will the Blue & Gold miss any of their former players? Parramatta launch their campaign with a standalone fixture against the Tigers at CommBank Stadium on Sunday. It is a huge statement of self-belief for the code and the show looks at what sort of turnout we can expect for the Eels.
Favourite NRLW players and a massive preview of Round 1 and the finals prospects of each team round out the show. Traditional powerhouses in the Broncos and Roosters look set to contend for the title once more but sharp recruitment from the Cronulla Sharks has them looming as dark horses. 2023 winners and runners-up in the Knights and Eels are also positioned well to push for the Top 4 but the playing field is loaded with hungry rosters!
The Parramatta Eels face a month of footy without Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Maika Sivo, how will they fare? The Tip Sheet takes a long look at what lies ahead for the Eels in a crucial stretch of games.
Sixties, Forty20 and Clint also revisit the victory over the Titans before looking at how Parramatta shape up across all four grades this week - including the season launch of the NRLW! Unfortunately there is also breaking news that rising halfback Ethan Sanders has signed with the Canberra Raiders which leads the boys to discussing what that means for Ethan and the Eels.
Latrell Mitchell and Reece Walsh return for the Rabbitohs and Broncos this week to set up a massive clash. Matt Lodge is set to debut for Manly which reopens discussion about notional value and exactly what he should cost the Sea Eagles to play each game this year.
Speaking of Manly, their bizarre PR stunt raised plenty of eyebrows in NRL spheres after the released a list management update of which player managers represent clients at their club. The Wests Tigers lurch from issue to issue after chairman Lee Hagipantelis did little to convince fans things were on the up-and-up in an interview on NRL360.
It was a win choc-full of flaws but vitally it was a win for the Eels in Round 20 as they fought back from two players in the sin-bin to win 25-24 at CommBank Stadium. Sixties and Forty20 are back for an instant reaction podcast as they look into the details of a critical 1-point win.
A fast start gave way to a manic period that saw Maika Sivo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard both sent to the sin-bin for foul play. The boys agree that the Bunker got both calls right but have plenty of grievances in between - at both the officials and the Eels themselves.
Core players stood up in the second half when they needed to be counted and the show looks at who made the difference in a game of centimetres.
The Blues avoided the series sweep while in the Under 19s the men and women played two pulsating contests to close out State Of Origin in 2023. The Tip Sheet looks at what went down in all three matches and how the Parramatta representatives fared. Sixties and Forty20 celebrate Mitchell Moses tasting his first Origin success and RCG's triumphant return as well as Ethan Sanders and Charlie Guymer starring in the Under 19s.
Round 20 previews focus on the NSW Cup and NRL this week with the Jersey Flegg on the bye. Reserve grade receives a boost this week with Makahesi Makatoa and Ofahiki Ogden forced back down due to NRL reinforcements. Will they be enough to turn the tide for the struggling Cup team?
In the NRL the Eels are hunting a rapid bounce back win against the Titans. With a congested ladder and a tough upcoming schedule this is a game that Parramatta need to win. Moses, Gutherson and Campbell-Gillard will all back up from Origin while Shaun Lane returns to the starting backrow. It is the strongest line up the Eels can name until Round 23 but the Titans possess plenty of strike power. It will be take a focused effort through the middle to win on Sunday but Parramatta have the squad to get it done.
The series is already over but State of Origin approaches its official zenith ahead of Game 3 as The Tip Sheet cheers on the three Parramatta superstars who will give their all to prevent the sweep. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint talk Origin, Eels, short drop outs and plenty more in a sprawling edition of the show.
On the Parramatta front the final takes from the loss to the Warriors are laid out. The NRLW has appointed co-captains in Kennedy Cherrington and Rachael Pearson while Team List Tuesday sees the Eels rolling out a formidable line-up.
Can the Blues prevent the sweep? The boys argue about who will win on Wednesday night as Billy Slater looks to put the cap on an impressive Origin series. Data on the success of short drops outs has come out which leads to a fun discussion on the meta impact short drop outs have had on the game as well as the game theory behind why you should always attempt them.
There is more cap controversy in the NRL after the Bulldogs allegedly offered Gold Coast star Tino Fa'asuamaleaui shares in a pub as part of a contract offer. The panel are unified in their disagreement with the principle but there are voices in the media that like the idea. Forty20 and Clint point to the slippery slope this can lead to and how it ultimately only benefits a select handful of clubs.
The Eels suffered their first defeat at CommBank Stadium since Round 2 after getting run off the park by the New Zealand Warriors 46-10. Although the Blue & Gold were without a number of foundational players, their ruck defence was picked apart by the visitors. Brett Kenny joins The Tip Sheet live from Jacks Bar & Grill to share how he saw the loss.
Sixties and Kenny also talk about the recent ring ceremony for the all-conquering 1981-83 three-peat team. Kenny shares insight into the special brotherhood that remains as strong as ever with that team.
The Tip Sheet surges out of the bye with a massive preview of the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL action on Saturday. Sixties and Forty20 are ready to rip into the previews but first they cover the major developing story in the NRL as the RLPA begins selective media strike action. The boys take a long look at the situation and where it could take the game with the NRL and the RLPA continue their stand off.
The other major happening this week is in the NRLW where the Parramatta Eels host the St George Illawarra Dragons in a preseason trial. In their first ever hit out at their new home at Eric Tweedale Stadium, a new look Parra roster will be looking to build combinations ahead of the season launch in a couple of weeks.
Saturday sees a trio of games for the Blue & Gold and it starts with the Jersey Flegg as they host the Rabbitohs at Ringrose Park. They are without three of their finest with Ethan Sanders, Charlie Guymer and Sam Tuivati playing for NSW Under 19s. In desperate need of a win, the boys look at how the Flegg can get it done.
The NSW Cup are another squad down bad for a win and they enter this week fresh off a bye. Their opponents in the New Zealand Warriors are inside the Top 4 and will be a tough ask to knock over.
Finally we arrive at the NRL with the Eels chasing a career high 6th straight win for Brad Arthur. With no Mitchell Moses, no Reagan Campbell-Gillard and no Clinton Gutherson they are down some serious strike power. Can the likes of Daejarn Asi, Sean Russell and Ofahiki Ogden stand tall?
Origin 3 selections have left the Eels reeling after Clinton Gutherson and Reagan Campbell-Gillard were called upon alongside Mitchell Moses to save a series sweep in Sydney. The Tip Sheet jumps into the impact the dead rubber suddenly has on the Blue & Gold as they prepare to take on the high flying New Zealand Warriors.
Sixties, Forty20 and Clint have a robust discussion about the wildly inconsistent selection policies of the Blues including the shocking revelation that Will Penisini was never a consideration in 2023.
The team list - sans Gutherson, Moses and Reagan Campbell-Gillard - is in and there is a surprise selection on the wing. Isaac Lumelume has beat out Waqa Blake and Haze Dunster while Sean Russell takes over at fullback. Can this team beat the Warriors? The show takes a quick look at the match up on Saturday with news breaking that Shaun Johnson could be out for the opposition.
The NRLW trial against the Dragons, more Origin talk and the terrible, horrible, no Good, very bad weekend for the Tigers and Bulldogs are talking points. Last up is chatter about a trio of sudden free agents in Zac Lomax, David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.
With the NRL and NSW Cup squads on the bye The Tip Sheet turns its focus to Parramatta's Jersey Flegg squad and the wider NRL action in Round 18.
Sixties and Forty20 analyse how the Flegg can build on their win over the Sharks last week as they host the Wests Tigers on Saturday. With Ethan Sanders back healthy and Matt Arthur slotting into the starting team, the SG Ball spine has been fully reunited in the grade above. Can that be the catalyst for a late surge towards the finals?
In the absence of senior Parramatta games, the boys run their eyes over the full round of NRL and give their tips for the weekend.
The Tip Sheet is as busy as ever despite the week off for the Parramatta Eels as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint sort through a bucket load of NRL news and happenings.
First up, and on a serious note, is the most recent update to the Dylan Brown's legal situation. The boys discuss what lies ahead for Brown following him pleading guilty to two charges on Wednesday. The NRL is yet to deliver their final punishment and regardless of how that falls, Brown has let plenty of people down with his actions.
A flurry of re-signings happened in the mean time for the Eels with Josh Hodgson, Daejarn Asi, Matt Doorey and Bailey Simonsson sorting their near futures out at the club. The contract talk segues to Bryce Cartwright following media reports of external interest in the in-form backrower as the panel looks at what it might take to pry him away from the Eels.
The NRLW has been busy as well with their roster finally locked in. With the competition around the corner the boys discuss their expectations for the new look squad and how their team identity might be shifting from what we saw in 2022.
There were some earth shaking revelations in the NRL this week with Justin Holbrook sacked by the Titans while Luke Brooks is a Silver Tail. For the Gold Coast they now turn to Des Hasler while the Sea Eagles went on a recruitment and retention spree with Brooks joining a number of other signings on the Northern Beaches. Tigertown is also in the spotlight this week with the departure of Brooks set against reports of clashes between Benji Marshall and Scott Fulton.
Reece Walsh copped a 3-game suspension for the expletive laden barrage he delivered to referee Chris Butler. Was it the right punishment? Could Butler have handled the situation differently? What can league refs learn from their union counterparts? The show looks at all of that and more.
The bye arrives for the Parramatta Eels with five straight wins at their back following their 48-20 victory over the Dolphins. A damn near perfect first half of action was following by a far scrappier second half performance but the Eels continued their offensive blitz in 2023.
Sixties and Forty20 jump into the post-match breakdown to discuss what went awry in the second half for the Blue & Gold as well as reinforce just how impressive their opening stanza was. The boys posit that the ugly second half might be just the things the coaches need to keep the team sharp through the looming bye period.
Jersey Flegg snapped their losing streak - coinciding with the returns of Ethan Sanders and Matt Arthur. Arthur bagged an early brace in Parra's upset 22-12 win over the Sharks. It was tougher sledding for the NSW Cup though as they fell to the talented Newtown Jets 40-22 in what the scoreboard suggests was a far more competitive showing compared to recent weeks.
The Queenslanders have sealed the 2023 State Of Origin series with a dominant 32-6 victory over the Blues. The Tip Sheet reviews the blowout win and tear into some bizarre decisions from the NSW hierarchy.
It is the preview podcast though and there is plenty to talk about as the Eels take on the Dolphins in the NRL while the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg go head-to-head with the Sharks/Jets. The Flegg is boosted by the returns of Ethan Sanders and Matt Arthur while Cup gets Arthur Miller-Stephen, Matt Doorey and Luca Moretti back into the fold. The boys look at whether either team can snap losing streaks this week as they come up against very strong opposition.
The NRL squad is hunting for a 5th straight win ahead of their upcoming bye. They will have to beat the Dolphins on the Sunshine Coast in order to do it but will have Mitchell Moses and Junior Paulo on deck. The Dolphins have been borderline revelations in their inception year with Wayne Bennett instilling plenty of grit and toughness into their roster. Parra will need to replicate their strong recent form if they are to make it five straight.
The show is interrupted in its closing moments by the breaking news that Justin Holbrook has sensationally been sacked by the Gold Coast Titans with Des Hasler appointed as his replacement.
The Tip Sheet tackles Origin 2 & the try that was heard around the world! Sixties, Forty20 & Clint celebrate the moment Alex Twal ended an almighty drought in a bumper show.
It all starts with the news that Mitch Rein has hung up the boots as the trio reflect on his NRL career. The reflection then turns to the celebration of the 1983 premiership winners with the Parramatta Eels feting the fabled squad with their own rings.
Team List Tuesday brings big time reinforcements for the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup while the NRL team names their Origin stars to back up.
In the NRL everyone's tongues are wagging about the future of Ben Hunt. What will happen to the St George superstar? If he goes, who should be expect to snag him?
Wests may have lost the match against the Storm last week but the entire rugby league community rallied around their tireless prop Alex Twal as the big man ended a 116 game drought. The Tip Sheet takes a good moment to celebrate a wonderful slice of NRL history.
State Of Origin, both men's and women's, closes out the show. Can Mitchell Moses carry the Blues to one of the unlikeliest victories of all time? Can the ladies win in Townsville and overcome the 9-point differential handicap to claim the series?
The Eels got revenge for a loss in Round 3 in emphatic fashion as J'maine Hopgood, Clinton Gutherson and Brendan Hands led the Blue & Gold to a 34-4 victory. The Tip Sheet is live from Jacks Bar & Grill to celebrate the big win and Parramatta's 4th consecutive victory.
Sixties and Forty20 break down all of the action as Parramatta brought the line speed and energy from training to game day. The Eels starved Manly of both possession and territory and were ruthless in their execution of the game plan.
David Liddiard is a surprise guest at the end of the show with the club celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1983 premiership and completion of the incredible three-peat.
The Parramatta Eels are chasing a 4th straight win and their first berth in the Top 8 in 2023 this weekend. The Tip Sheet looks at how a Moses and Paulo-less Eels can take down the Manly Sea Eagles - who are also missing a couple of stars.
Brad Arthur has tasked Ryan Matterson and Daejarn Asi with the responsibility of steering the Eels around the park on Saturday. Sixties and Forty20 look at how the newest iteration of the spine will operate. Matterson wasn't the only Eel to make a return, Joe Ofahengaue is back to boost the forwards while official club media has Shaun Laune pegged as an outside chance of playing. The boys talk about how both players will impact the team.
The NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg squads have both been on tough runs in recent weeks. Sixties and Forty20 discuss the why of it all and what they can do to turn it around this week.
The Tip Sheet goes back-to-back off the public holiday as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint talk NRL & news. The boys take a final look at Parramatta's sweep of the Bulldogs before celebrating Mitchell Moses and Junior Paulo earning selection for the Blues.
One of the most fascinating team sheets of the season was released and it answered the question of who will replace Moses in the halves. 'BA' has a plus sized answer as Ryan Matterson returns from injury to don the #6 for the Eels. 'Matto' partners Daejarn Asi while Joe Ofahengaue also returns in a massive double boost for the Blue & Gold. The news gets even better when it is revealed that Wiremu Greig is just 6 weeks away from a return!
The Cup and Flegg are doing it tough at the moment and the show looks at the why of it all before Sixties unloads on the NRL for a bizarre draw that sees the Eels as the only club to not receive a beneficial bye during any of the three State of Origin games.
The NRL news focuses largely on State of Origin but the boys also look at Jake Arthur getting the nod to start against the Eels. Shane Flanagan is set to be the next head coach of the Dragons while Trent Robinson and the Roosters are feeling the heat in 2023.
Surely did the King reign on his public holiday birthday but Mitchell Moses shone brightest as the Eels sent the Dogs packing 34-12. Sixties and Forty20 have plenty to unpack in this week's Instant Reaction Podcast but it starts with a withering criticism of some bizarre rulings from the Bunker. From Sivo getting robbed of a clear try to straight up contradictory rulings on strips the boys unload.
Next it is time to break down big games from Mitchell Moses and Clinton Gutherson. Moses all but buried the competition for the NSW #7 with a sparkling effort while Gutherson bagged a first half hat-trick. Daejarn Asi and Brendan Hands also carried the load with expanded roles this week while Parramatta's bench continues to lift with Ogden and Makatoa leading the rotational charge.
The Tip Sheet previews one of Parramatta's traditional grudge matches as the Eels visit the Bulldogs on the King's Birthday public holiday. Sixties and Forty20 cover yesterday's result in the Jersey Flegg before running their eyes over the NSW Cup and NRL matches.
The losses of Wiremu Greig, Joe Ofahengaue and Dylan Brown are somewhat offset by the huge return of Reagan Campbell-Gillard from a groin injury. Junior Paulo is also back after representing the Blues in Adelaide. The boys look at how the likely inclusion of Daejarn Asi will impact the team and what needs to be done to ensure the Eels secure the win on the weekend that 'BA' becomes King Arthur as the longest serving head coach of the club.
There is plenty to talk about coming off a long bye week and The Tip Sheet covers it all in a massive episode. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint kick things off with a nod to head coach Brad Arthur as he overtakes Brian Smith to become the longest tenured coach of all time at the Parramatta Eels.
The boys then have a serious discussion about Dylan Brown and the circumstances that led to the NRL standing him down for the foreseeable future. The talk turns to who will replace him with new recruit Daejarn Asi primed to be the next man to step up.
It almost wouldn't be a news podcast without another Eel injured and frustratingly it is breakout stud Wiremu Greig who has joined the injured list. Wiremu has a Lisfranc fracture - an injury that will likely end his season. There is good news though with Reagan Campbell-Gillard back from a groin injury as well as more reinforcements on the horizon.
Next up the show brings you all of the news and award winners from the Junior Representatives Awards Night. The gala event celebrated all three teams making the finals and the SG Ball claiming a record setting 14th title.
Origin and concussion dominate the backend of the show. Injuries to Nathan Cleary and the live injury to Api Koroisau have thrown the NSW Blues into disarray. Will Mitchell Moses be called up? What does that mean for the Eels?
The Tip Sheet records one of its most bittersweet episodes ever as Sixties and Forty20 welcome Joey Grima on to the show for perhaps the final time as an Eel. Joey has accepted a massive role with Papua New Guinea Rugby League as they spearhead a claim for NRL expansion. Joey will assist that drive as the Director of Coaching & Pathways as he installs and develops the talent pipelines that ensure that PNG is competitive at the highest levels.Before all of that though, Joey debriefs Sixties and Forty20 on the wonderful season the Eels enjoyed in the Junior Representatives. From the SG Ball premiership to the talent flowing through to the NRL and NRLW, Joey explains why the Eels are set up for success.The conversation then turns to Joey's new calling and the exciting challenge that awaits him. Papua New Guinea are serious about claiming the title of 18th team in the NRL - so much so that Peter V'landys fully endorsed their bid on the weekend. The show looks at how Joey arrived at his decision and how he will help the bid reach fruition.
The Parramatta Eels have a much needed bye in the NRL but the news cycle keeps churning on regardless. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint take a final look at the tidy win over the North Queensland Cowboys before looking at the expanding responsibilities of Nathan Brown at the club. Brown, who actually revealed the news on The Tip Sheet weeks earlier, has joined the NRL as a coaching consultant and will aid Dean Widders and his new look squad in the 2023 season.Jason Ryles has left the Dragons stunned with an all-time backflip. The highly sought after coaching commodity has inked a long term deal with the Melbourne Storm where he is set to become the heir to Craig Bellamy. The boys discuss how St George can pick up the pieces and where they need to go from rock bottom.The tragic circumstances behind Daniel Anderson's beach accident have finally been revealed with the former Eel now a quadriplegic. The boys pay their respects to Anderson, who is showing truly remarkable character in the face of this trial, and let everyone know they can help via www.danielandersonfund.com.au .State Of Origin, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Previews and NRL Tips close out the show as the disastrous fallout from NSW's capitulation against a 12-man QLD outfit intensifies.
The Tip Sheet sits down this week with Adam Fairley, the General Manager of Parramatta Junior Rugby League. Sixties and Forty20 discuss the state of the Parramatta district as the recovery from the brutal COVID impacted years hits full stride.
Rising participation rates in general and the year on year growth in the female space are driving the district forwards but the trio discuss what more can be done. League adjacent programs like League Tag and touch footy and the introduction of a gala day at CommBank Stadium are just some of the programs helping engage Parramatta juniors.
The community spirit among clubs and the rise of positive social media also feature in the discussion. Fairley has worked heavily to spotlight the things that make junior rugby league so memorable - including games of the week and sensational tries scored across the competitions.
Instant Reaction starts at 27:43John Muggleton joins Sixties and Forty20 to preview the Round 13 match against the North Queensland Cowboys live from Jacks Bar & Grill. 'Muggo' shares some astute insights and cracking stories with the boys ahead of a crucial game for the Eels with a much needed bye in reach.The boys then reconvene after full time to break down a gritty win for the Blue & Gold with the home team prevailing 24-16. The snake-bitten Eels battled through another injury setback this week with new recruit Joe Ofahengaue only seeing 10min of play before leaving the field with a calf injury.Sixties and Forty20 look at how the Eels overcame a vastly more focused North Queensland outfit this week and discuss who helped win the day - including another career defensive highlight for Dylan Brown.
The first Origin split round has arrived as the Parramatta Eels host the North Queensland Cowboys on Friday night. Sixties and Forty20 look at Parramatta's match-ups across the weekend with the Jersey Flegg taking on the Melbourne Storm and the NSW Cup tackling the table-topping North Sydney Bears.The preview podcast starts with the Jersey Flegg and the arrival of Joshua Lynn to replace the injured Ethan Sanders. The Eels let victory slip through their fingers last week amidst a string of injuries and will be looking to bounce back this week. In the NSW Cup the Eels take their first steps forwards without Jake Arthur and the boys have immediate concerns about how the team will fare. Daejarn Asi takes over in the halves while Zac Cini gets a chance at fullback - can either player make the difference?Injuries have ravaged the Eels in the NRL while Origin selections have taken a toll on the Cowboys. It sets the scene for an intriguing battle on Friday night but perhaps the timely arrival of Joe Ofahengaue can swing the tide towards the Blue & Gold. The boys discuss where the game can be won and how the rise and rise of Wiremu Greig and Bryce Cartwright in 2023 has the Eels positioned to win a crucial round.
Departures, arrivals and debuts - there is plenty to talk about this week on The Tip Sheet as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint get stuck into another week of NRL news.It starts with the news that Jake Arthur is now a Sea Eagle. The boys discuss Jake's time with the Eels and what lies ahead for him at Manly. Joe Ofahengaue is a Parramatta Eels, although the Tigers made the Eels sweat on the Team List Tuesday deadline for it to happen. Still, he will pull on the Blue & Gold for the next 2 and a half years and the show looks at what he brings to the table.State of Origin has taken its toll on the NRL with players from both states in camp ahead of Game 1 in Adelaide. There were surprising selections for both sides and the boys look at the gambles made by Slater and Fittler ahead of a massive series for both coaches.The show closes out with a look at a pair of players in trouble with the judiciary with Viktor Radley and Felise Kaufusi both set to miss 3 games. Was the Match Review Committee and Judiciary too light on them?
Up may be down and left looks a lot like right in season 2023 but for this week all is good after Parramatta Eels buried a 3-year hoodoo against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in a 36-18 epic. Down to 15-men just minutes into the second half, the Blue & Gold delivered a rousing team wide effort to storm home against the form team of the competition.Sixties and Forty20 celebrate the surprise result with a gaggle of players delivering spectacularly for the Eels. Mitchell Moses and Dylan Brown were at the heart of the win but plenty of credit is given to a lion-hearted middle rotation who refused to bend or buckle under the pressure of injuries.
A combined NRL news and preview podcast sees Sixties, Forty20 and Clint rattle through an enormous amount of talking points in the latest edition of The Tip Sheet.The show starts with a flurry of roster news after the retention of Mitchell Moses was finally made official. It branches quickly into the developing story about Joe Ofahengaue's midseason switch to the Blue & Gold from the Wests Tigers. It doesn't stop there either with some chatter this week about Wiremu Greig working towards an extension at the club.The pathways are alight this week with 7 SG Ball players turning out in Jersey Flegg while Jock Brazel is slated to make his NSW Cup debut. In the NRLW the Eels continue to tack on some quality new faces as the squad begins to take shape.Anthony Griffin is gone. Finally. The Dragons end months of bizarre carry on and cut ties. Former Parramatta assistant coach Ryan Carr finds himself in the temporary hot seat. Sixties has a bold proposition for Indigenous Round, one that might not please too many fans right now, and the boys discuss its merits before a slew of Origin and representative chat across the mens, womens and juniors rounds out the news.
Parramatta's season has been left in a precarious balance after a lopsided penalty count and some insipid defence saw the Blue & Gold outgunned by the Canberra Raiders 26-18. Sixties and Forty20 are joined by a voice from the crowd this week in Jeremy - a fiercely loyal fan of the Eels - as The Tip Sheet sorts through yet another frustrating loss.Sixties vents his issues with a sudden shift in officiating over the last fortnight that has seen the Eels concede 17 penalties in their last two games including a backbreaking 10-3 count against the Raiders. Surprisingly, Brad Arthur validates Sixties' vexation as he lands a scathing criticism of the officiating in his post-game presser. It is the first in his 9.5 years as the head coach of the Eels to do anything of the sort but 'BA' was clearly frustrated at the discrepancies between internal correspondance and on-field interpretations.Defence was the breaking point this week, literally for the team but figuratively for Forty20. Following another game where structurally they were largely sound but a string of lapses and soft contact led to chunk gains for the Raiders, the focus agains falls on why the Eels are playing so soft in defence. Now with South Sydney up next, things can get a lot worse before they get better in defence.
Another tough match-up looms for the Parramatta Eels in Round 11 as they hit the road to take on the Canberra Raiders in all 3 grades. The Tip Sheet previews a gruelling Super Saturday as Sixties and Forty20 analyse the Flegg, Cup and NRL games against the Green Machine.The Jersey Flegg are boosted by the inclusion of 5 SG Ball graduates headlined by Ethan Sanders, Richard Penisini and Saxon Pryke in the starting roster. How fast can the Flegg gel together with all the new inclusions?In the NSW Cup the Eels are without the services of Jake Arthur this week and the boys look at how the team can cover his absence. It is awfully similar in the NRL where Jake's inclusion leads to the question of how the Eels redistribute Mitchell Moses' responsibilties. The Raiders are running hot with a 4-game win streak to their name and they play a brand of footy that will trouble the Eels. Will the Blue & Gold find another gear this week and who can step up and deliver against a big Canberra pack?
Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are back to look at the news week that was for the Eels and the NRL. This episode of The Tip Sheet jumps right into the fallout from Parramatta's Round 10 loss which saw Mitchell Moses suffer a Catergory 1 concussion. How do the Eels manage this week without their star halfback?The Jersey Flegg has received a big injection of talent with 5 SG Ball players featuring in a new look roster on Team List Tuesday. The boys discuss how much that could trickle up to NSW Cup in the coming weeks and months.Magic Round saw the sparkling debut of Valynce Te Whare for the Dolphins. The rugby union convert scored a brace of tries against the Sharks and the shows breaks down his wonderful debut and how he stands to fare moving forwards.The referees copped both barrels from the CEO of the prinicple sponsor of the New Zealand Warriors this week. Jason Paris has unloaded on the NRL and its officials declaring they are cheating the Warriors out of fair wins. It is as serious a claim as you can make and the boys try to give it a fair and reasonable discussion.The other massive news doing the rounds was the apparently souring relationship between the Sydney Roosters and young gun Joseph Suaali'i. Reports emerged this week that the Roosters were considering releasing Suaali'i to rugby union early. The show has a look at what is going on in the Eastern suburbs as the Suaali'i situation gets added to Sam Walker's exile to the NSW Cup.
Post-game coverage starts at 20:00The Tip Sheet is back...after some technical difficulties involving a missing power cable. Regardless, Sixties and Forty20 are able to finally breakdown a frustrating loss to the Gold Coast Titans at the conclusion of Magic Round.Despite dominating the ground game, the Blue & Gold were on the wrong end of a string of big moments in Round 10 including the sinbinning of their captain Clinton Gutherson and the eventual interception he would later throw. The boys are left to lament the growing pile of coin-toss results that are going against Parramatta and what they need from their best players in order to snap the funk.
It might take some actual magic for the Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Titans to escape from Round 10 unscathed. The Tip Sheet previews Magic Round as scrutiny on the state of the Suncorp Stadium turf intensifies. Sixties and Forty20 look at how the Eels can prevail over the Titans and work their way on to the cusp of the Top 8. This week they get some help from a media personality and some former greats as the boys check in on the Ted Sulkowicz Memorial Golf Day.
A return, a re-signing and a rousing SG Ball title lead the way for the Eels in this week's edition of the NRL & News on The Tip Sheet. Sixites, Forty20 and Clint get right into the weekend of action against the Newcastle Knights. From big wins in the NRL and NSW Cup to the stirring win in the SG Ball grand final, the boys break it all down. Andrew Davey is back and Sean Russell has re-signed while the NRLW have been busy building up their 2023 squad. The show looks at all the roster moves for the Blue & Gold before scoping out which junior Eels earned representative honours for City.Magic Round is back and so are concerns about the state of the turf. With the Eels and Titans playing the last game of the round there are legitimate concerns - the show asks what can be done? Does Magic Round need to be split across two venues?The Tigers ended an awful drought with a gutsy win over the Penrith Panthers. Can they build on that momentum? Josh Reynolds and Zac Lomax find themselves in different spots of trouble while there is some bad blood at Manly.
The Tip Sheet is joined by Michael Buettner in the wake of an offensive bonanza as the Eels piled on the points against Newcastle in Round 9. Sixties and Forty20 chat to Michael about his outstanding career at Parramatta and North Sydney as well the amazing work he has done helping those in need. Sixties also queries Buettner, a former member of the Match Review Committee, about the hip-drop tackle crackdown and how he sees it given his experience in the field.The boys then reconvene the morning after to break down the 43-12 victory in a game where the Eels left as many points on the field as they scored. With no RCG and no Matterson it fell upon the likes of Wiremu Greig, Makahesi Makatoa and Ofahiki Ogden to stand up and stand up they did!
The NRL News and Preview podcasts fuse together this week as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint analyse the biggest stories coming out of the game before looking at a huge weekend of action against the Newcastle Knights.Reagan Campbell-Gillard has avoided a season ending injury but the news isn't exactly great still. RCG will miss 8-10 weeks with a groin tear and his absence will be felt by orders of magnitude. The boys look at the options at the club to replace the big man before the discussion swings back to Parramatta's bizarre Top 30 situation.Everyone else is talking about Jack Wighton and the Rabbitohs so The Tip Sheet might as well throw in their two bob. Ricky Stuart was clearly upset about the process that led to his marquee playmaker taking significantly less to play for a rival. Is notional or market value still a thing? Is the system flawed? The boys chat about the biggest move of the year thus far.Round 9 sees the Eels looking to bounce back from a tough loss in Darwin. The Newcastle Knights have been one of the bigger surprises in 2023 and will make for a fierce opponent on Friday. Kalyn Ponga has a game under his belt and they sport a rather imposing backline headed by Dom Young and Greg Marzhew. Parramatta will need to lift significantly if they want to fend off the Novocastrians.
A special edition of The Tip Sheet focuses on premiership push of the SG Ball in 2023. Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Nathan Brown to take a final look at the journeys of the Tarsha Gale and Harold Matthews before taking a deep dive into the SG Ball ahead of their big game against the Newcastle Knights.The trio look at how the Eels won fast and physical games against the Western Suburbs Magpies and Canberra Raiders in sudden death conditions and what that means for this coming Saturday. However, win or lose for the Eels in the big dance 2023 is far from over for these young men. Jersey Flegg and more lies beyond as the show looks at what graduation from the Junior Representatives means.Sixties and Forty20 then go through player-by-player, position-by-position in an exhaustive look at the 17 young men who will leave it all on the line this weekend. The breakout stars, the pleasant surprises and the players who have worked their backsides off to feature in the grand final - it is all covered in this episode of The Tip Sheet!
What the hell is a hip drop tackle? The Tip Sheet tries their best to tackle that question in their instant reaction to Parramatta's 16-26 loss to the Brisbane Broncos.The Eels started horrendously in Darwin and the Broncos pounced as they racked up a 22-6 lead at half time. A second half rally amazingly nearly got the Eels home save for a disgraceful display of cowardice from the match officials. Sixties and Forty20 don't miss this week as poor play and poor calls are put on blast.
The Top End awaits the Parramatta Eels in the NRL while Harold Matthews and SG Ball find themselves just one game away from their respective grand finals. There is so much to play for this week and Sixties and Forty20 take a deep dive into all of it in The Tip Sheet!In the Junior Representatives the Harold Matthews take on the Newcastle Knights while the SG Ball face minor premiers Canberra Raiders. Parramatta's Harold Matthews team produced a splendid team performance last week that showcased some of the finest defence you will in that grade. That now becomes their benchmark ahead of the Newcastle clash. The SG Ball rallied late against a fast and physical Wests Magpies team but will need to find an extra gear against the Raiders.Lengthy trips lie ahead for the NSW Cup and NRL. Parramatta's reserve grade team fly to New Zealand while the NRL squad heads to Darwin. The boys look at a Cup team sheet that is missing plenty of players while taking on a high quality opponent. It is an even tougher assignment in the NRL where the Eels face the top team in the competition in the Broncos. Still, it makes for an outstanding match-up on paper with both teams fielding fearsome packs and the Eels matching up strongly against Brisbane in recent years.
Just as the Parramatta Eels look set to get back on track they are tasked with a trip to Darwin on a 5-day turnaround where they will take on the top seeded Brisbane Broncos. The Tip Sheet talks about the trip to the Top End in detail as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint prepare for the massive clash against the Broncos.It is another massive week for the Junior Representatives as the Harold Matthews and SG Ball battle for places in their respective grand finals. On the injury front it looks like Waqa Blake will be out for some time while Sixties raises an important discussion about partnership between the Eels and the NT.Sin bins and hair pulls have the NRL water-coolers on fire as discussion rages on. The Tip Sheet wades into the furore with their own takes. Jack Wighton's retirement from representative footy and a mismatched basket of NRL returns, drops and injuries mark a busy Team List Tuesday.Origin is now firmly in sight and mind as selection debates start to grow in intensity. Should NSW move in different directions at five-eighth and centre? Why aren't Mitchell Moses and Will Penisini up for consideration?The last chapter of this week's NRL & News show looks at the golden point chatter and the impressive manner in which the Dragons managed to crash through rock bottom.
The Tip Sheet is live from Jacks Bar & Grill as the Parramatta Eels accounted for the Canterbury Bulldogs 30-4. Sixties and Forty20 look at a game where the Eels rediscovered their physical edge but were still far from their best.Reagan Campbell-Gillard returned to his rampaging best while Ryan Matterson, Will Penisini and Clinton Gutherson all continued strong individual starts to the season. One player who didn't enjoy their return to CommBank Stadium was Reed Mahoney and the boys discuss where it went wrong for Parramatta's former rake. By contract Brendan Hands performed admirably in both his first ever NRL start and first ever 80-minute effort.The show rounds out with a guest star appearance from young Fletch before an announcement of a live site at Parramatta Leagues Club for the game in Darwin!
The finals have arrived for the Junior Representatives which means Sixties and Forty20 are pulling overtime in this week's preview podcast. The Tip Sheet starts with an in-depth look at the monster triple-header at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday with the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale all qualifying for the same concurrent finals series in club history.The Jersey Flegg are looking to extend their streak to 5 straight victories but face a worthy opponent in the Bulldogs this week. Injuries to Brock Parker, Turoa Williams and Beau Newlands have forced changes but the Flegg have shown maturity and resilience beyond their years through the first 6 rounds of 2023.While the Eels have gone undefeated over the last month in the NSW Cup they now tackle the ladder-leading Bulldogs in the curtain raiser to the NRL on Sunday. Jack Murchie boosts the squad this week leaving Parramatta with a deep and talented team on paper.The NRL preview is interrupted by breaking news that breakout utility Brendan Hands has been re-signed until the end of 2025. Sixties and Forty20 celebrate a good, common sense outcome for all parties amidst their analysis of Sunday's game. Speaking of, the duo look at how the Eels can match a physical Canterbury outfit as the Blue & Gold look to ratchet up the physicality themselves.
The NRL news cycle refuses to rest with another week of churn and burn in the game. The Tip Sheet covers all the Parramatta and NRL action as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint lead a roundtable on the news.This week's news podcast starts with the return Junior Paulo to the Eels' team sheet. Jack Murchie is forced out of the line-up as a result and the boys discuss the composition of the team ahead of their match against the Bulldogs.Both the NRL and NRLW squads are far from complete as the clock ticks down and the market dries up. What are the options for the Eels in both teams? Have they left it too late?In broader NRL news it was a devastating week for a couple of terminally unlucky players. Jayden Brailey and Adam Doueihi both suffered ACL injuries and the conversation turns to how much wear and tear can players take in these kind of scenarios.The NRL continues its crackdown on hip drop tackles while Martin Taupau was involved in a nasty unintentional incident with Jordan Rapana. Is the code being consistent with this crackdown? Are players being coached into these tackles? The show breaks it all down.Finally, there no undefeated teams left after 6 rounds while Anthony Griffin is on a scorching hot seat at the Dragons with his fate all but sealed. Is this the healthiest the NRL has been in a long team and did St George do both themselves and their coach a disservice by waiting so long to start to pull the pin? Is there opportunity for Parramatta to make a move and snare a player in the wake of any transitional process?
Messy, sloppy but still a bit sweet. Parramatta certainly delivered a melted chocolate victory on Easter Monday with their 28-22 win over the Wests Tigers. The Tip Sheet delivers an instant reaction post mortem on the ugly win in a game where the Eels struggled for physicality.Sixties and Forty20 are torn on how to process the result, lamenting lost collisions and poor defensive breakdowns contrasted with a tremendous showing from Mitchell Moses. With the Eels struggling to get out of second gear but still claiming the win they discuss what is left to take out of the result.The NSW Cup and Jersey also bagged wins across the long weekend and the show looks at both games - an ugly win in Cup and an excellent result in Flegg.
The Easter long weekend brings three massive games for the Parramatta Eels. Sixties and Forty20 analyse the line ups of the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL squads and look at how each game can be won.The Eels are flying high on the back of a three game win streak in the Jersey Flegg while the NSW Cup are running hot on the back of two wins and a draw. For the NRL though it is a different matter and the boys discuss the sweeping changes made by head coach Brad Arthur and why they will make the difference on Easter Monday.
The Tip Sheet welcomes a new co-host as Clint comes on board alongside Sixties and Forty20. The trio waste no time tucking into a huge week of NRL news that starts with sweeping team changes for the Parramatta Eels.The weekend wrap celebrates the first time all three Junior Representative grades have qualified for the same finals series. From there it is on to the NRLW signing madness...and Parramatta's lack of movement. The boys discuss what the Eels could be doing as the marquee player market dissipates.Jack Wighton is set to become the next million dollar salary player following an extraordinary offer from the Raiders. It likely prices the representative star out of Parramatta's range and the boys look at what it means for the Eels.An assortment of NRL bit and bobs closes out the show including the recall of Jarrod Croker from the wilderness of reserve grade as he closes in on 300 NRL caps.
A brace of first half sin bins against Will Penisini and Bailey Simonsson put the Parramatta Eels heavily on the backfoot against the Sydney Roosters. It proved to be too much of a handicap for the Blue & Gold as the Roosters ran out 28-20 victors.The Tip Sheet looks at the rather bizarre Round 5 match as Sixties and Forty20 are left to rue Parramatta's 4th loss of the season. On a night where plenty went wrong for Parra, the Roosters had a generous dose of luck but also flashes of the great play their squad is capable of.
Another Thursday night NRL match means another crazy episode of The Tip Sheet - especially given the massive week of NRL news that was. Sixties and Forty20 certainly get stuck into it this week!The NRL news starts with the Eels. Junior Paulo will sit out 2 games while a media frenzy surrounding Parramatta's pursuit of a x-factor back went into overdrive this week. The boys talk junior footy news as well as the big happenings around Joseph Suaalii and Jack Wighton.Preview start with the final regular season games in the Junior Representatives and the Eels have plenty to play for in all three grades. The show looks at their formulas for the finals and how high or low they can finish in the Tarsha Gale, Harold Matthews and SG Ball.In the senior grades all three teams are looking to consolidate on excellent team performances last week. The boys discuss how each team can do that and what to watch out in the NRL against a well rested Roosters.
A win so important it took The Tip Sheet a full night to regroup and regather itself! Firstly though, Sixties and Forty20 celebrate the return of Starrpartners to the TCT family as well as welcoming Big Swing Golf Northmead into the fold in 2023.The show looks back on the brilliant 17-16 win over the Penrith Panthers in a game draped in so many converging story lines. Parramatta's early season struggles, the grand final rematch factor, Mitchell Moses and his contract situation and the debut of Brendan Hands.As recent history would support, the meeting between these two clubs produced some of the finest footy you will see. The Panthers leaned heavily on their outstanding backline as well as the ridiculous boot of Nathan Cleary while the Eels looked to their world class front-rowers and the equally outlandish boot of Mitchell Moses.Join Sixties and Forty20 as they relive all the big moments and celebrate another instant classic!
The Parramatta Eels are still hunting for their first win of the season and the task gets that much more difficult this week as the reigning premiers come to town. Sixties and Forty20 talk Thursday night's blockbuster and plenty more in this edition of The Tip Sheet.NRL news this week centres on the passing of NRL great John Sattler as well the follow-up discussion to the concussion protocol changes introduced last week. The show goes grade-by-grade to review the previous weekend's action and preview the upcoming games. The Junior Representatives are in the home stretch of the regular season and face a massive series of games against the Panthers this weekend. The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup are looking to consolidate on their first wins of the season while there are changes afoot in the NRL as Ryan Matterson returns and Brendan Hands makes his NRL debut.
The cardiac Eels were at it again for the third straight game as they blew chances aplenty against the Manly Sea Eagles. The 34-30 loss sees the Blue & Gold slump to 0-3 on the season when they could have easily been 3-0.It isn't an easy one for the boys to break down but Sixties and Forty20 have a crack at it. As always, a reminder for anyone listening and commenting - critical discussion is always welcome and we know that everyone is hurting right now. Please keep it civil though.
It is almost game day as the Eels play their second Thursday night match of the young season and The Tip Sheet has plenty to cram into one episode as a result. Sixties and Forty20 have a jam-packed slate of news to get through starting with the departure of Nathan Brown and the re-signing of head coach Brad Arthur.Beyond that though there is game altering news as the NRL introduces a new mandate that will enforce an 11-day recovery period on players diagnosed with a Category 1 Concussion. The boys look at the significant of the move, both short and long term, and why it was made as well as what issues could arise from the change.Every team bar the Tarsha Gale are in action this week which means previews are a plenty. The Junior Representatives are making the trip to Brookvale this weekend and face a suprisingly out of sorts Manly in the Harold Matthews and the SG Ball. The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup will be hunting for their first wins of the season against Sea Eagles while the NRL have the toughest assignment of the round as they tackle the ladder leading Silvertails.
A live edition of The Tip Sheet jumps into the fallout from Parramatta's second loss of the season as they fell to the Cronulla Sharks in Round 2. Graeme Atkins joins Sixties and Forty20 to analyse how the Eels dropped a second winnable game in as many weeks.The panel find positives in the loss through the efforts of players like Hopgood and Moses but note the defensive frailty of the left edge and a lack of clinical execution that dogs the team for the second game in a row.
The Tip Sheet is back out at Eels HQ this week to chat to Nathan Brown and get the latest on the Junior Representatives. It kicks off another loaded episode as Sixties and Forty20 work through the latest NRL news and then preview another massive weekend of Parra footy.A huge block at junior games take place at New Era Stadium, Cabramatta and the boys breakdown how the Tarsha Gale can build from a big win in Canberra and how the SG Ball can bounce back from their first loss of the season. The senior footy previews revolve around how all three grades can notch their opening wins of the season with the NRL in partiuclar facing a stiff challenge this week.
A morning after edition of the reaction podcast sees Sixties and Forty20 frank in their appraisal of the Eels following a 16-12 loss to the Melbourne Storm. A poor game from Dylan Brown alongside a string of squandered opportunities from core players are front in discussions before the boys look at the positives to build from - including a gutsy effort from the starting pack.
Sixties and Forty20 launch The Tip Sheet proper in 2023 with their Round 1 preview of a massive NRL clash against the Melbourne Storm.News comes first though with the results of the PLC Directors elections made public. All three incumbent directors in Joy Cusack, Darren Adam and Richard Foda were re-elected by members in a big vote of approval.Maika Sivo will be an Eel until the end of 2025 after inking an extension with the club. The powerhouse winger will get the chance to become only the 4th Eel to break 100 tries for the club with 3 further seasons to add to his tally of 67.Finally the boys preview a massive weekend of footy with a road trip to Canberra for the Junior Representatives, a homestand at Kellyville for the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup and finally the NRL season opener at CommBank Stadium!
A big weeks of NRL and Parramatta news means an action packed installment of The Tip Sheet as Sixties and Forty20 dive into the latest on the CBA as well as a raft of player movement news.From Dom Young's defection to the Roosters to the Tigers locking up a pair of playmakers - it has been a big week from recruitment and retention. Above it all though was a story broken by Michael Chammas that Mitchell Moses is set to rebuff the Wests Tigers and ink a 4 year deal with the Blue & Gold worth an expected total of 5-million dollars. The boys discuss the importance of the in-principle agreement and how it sets the club up long-term.The episode concludes with a look back at a big week in the Junior Representatives as the Eels bagged a draw and two wins in a big road trip to Wollongong.
Sixties and Forty20 react to Parramatta's comfortable 36-14 victory over the Newcastle Knights. The Eels were able to outlast a spirited opening effort from the Novocastrians as the class of Mitchell Moses and energy of J'maine Hopgood reigned supreme.While the Eels will have some polishing to do on account of two relatively soft tries leaked it was an injury to Shaun Lane that soured the victory. A suspected fracture to his jaw or cheekbone would leave the dynamic backrower sidelined for up to two months.
The preseason is almost done but first the Parramatta Eels take on the Newcastle Knights as both sides look to find their stride ahead of Round 1. The Tip Sheet previews the game on Friday night but there is plenty else to talk about before that!This week's show kicks off with another chat to Nathan Brown as we check in with how the Junior Representatives are travelling. That is immediately followed up with by previews for all three junior grades as the Eels travel to the 'Gong to take on the Steelers.Progress has been made in the CBA discussions...or has it? The boys look at the framework for progress in the NRLW but a statement today from the RLPA makes it seems like another case of one step forwards and then multiple back. Jeremiah Nanai's massive payday and a rumoured swap between Nathan Brown (the player) and Morgan Harper round out the NRL news.The trial preview closes out the episode as big question marks about the fitness and availability of Parramatta's top flight backline emerge. The lads discuss what it means and who will be fit for Round 1 as well as how Zac Cini and Isaac Lumelume can put themselves in the frame with strong performances against the Knights.
Sixties and Forty20 have survived a sizzling Super Saturday and reconvene at the end of the day to breakdown all of action. Starting with Parramatta's 22-16 loss to the Panthers in the NRL trial the boys work through a massive block of games.Despite struggles in the halves and a number of missed opportunities the boys find some positives in the loss with the performances of Sean Russell and Toni Mataele leading the way.The Junior Representatives had a banner day with all three teams posting wins in some seriously testing conditions. It was particularly important for the Tarsha Gale and Harold Matthews to open their accounts and they both did with come from behind victories.The show wraps up with the results from the All-Stars game where Gayle Broughton and J'Maine Hopgood both starred!
The trials are finally here! Parramatta and Penrith do battle in the preseason yet again but this time with more of an emphasis on depth and youth. The Tip Sheet loads up for all of the weekend action as Sixties and Forty20 preview and massive Saturday of Junior Representative and NRL action.First though is a reminder for all members to vote in the PLC Directors Election. Members will have until 5PM Thursday the 23rd of February to lodge their votes which can be done in person, by mail or electronically with a code provided to each individual member.The boys discuss the latest in the stalemate between the RLPA and the NRL when it comes to the collective bargaining agreement before going on to discuss if there is any news on the Mitchell Moses front. Junior Representative previews, Preseason Awards and the NRL Trial preview make for a meaty backend to the podcast as the boys prepare for the annual preseason Super Saturday.
The preseason approaches its zenith just as the Junior Representatives kick off and The Tip Sheet is all hands on deck. Sixties and Forty20 return to break down all the news pertaining to the Blue & Gold before sitting down to chat with Nathan Brown to talk about the elite pathways.Will Penisini has inked a new deal with the club that will keep the exciting young centre at the club until the end of 2025. It leaves Mitchell Moses as the final piece in the Eels' retention puzzle and the boys discuss Will's rapid ascent through the code.Round 1 of the Junior Representatives kicks off with a road trip to the Central Coast where the Eels will take on the Roosters. Sixties and Forty20 break down all three grades, what each team showed through the trials and how they can win on Saturday.Finally, The Tip Sheet heads out to Kellyville to dive even deeper into the Junior Representatives with Nathan Brown. Brown brings an extraordinary wealth of NRL experience to Parramatta's pathways and the show looks at how he has adjusted in his new role and how the club is trending across its juniors.
The Tip Sheet launches into 2023 with a serious look at the salary cap stalemate embroiling the code across both the NRL and NRLW. Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Mary K as they breakdown a frankly embarrassing state of affairs and discuss the potential impact in particular on the NRLW.The NRL announced a slate of rules changes last week, stressing that there would be no new rules added to the game in 2023. Forty20 disagrees however as he contends that some of the changes amount to essentially new rules and will impact the game significantly. Sixties joins to discuss the changes - some of which are clearly positive - as the boys speculate what dramas could arise as a result of it all.Finally the show gets to the Eels as Sixties gives his latest from Kellyville. Who has locked in their places in the starting team? Who is pressing for a berth on the bench and which young players are impressing? Sixties has all the answers as Parramatta's NRL squad takes shape ahead of the trials.Episode 1 closes with a recap of the Junior Representative trials against the Canterbury Bulldogs. Forty20 and Sixties analyse where it right and wrong for the Eels across the Tarsha Gale, Harold Matthews and SG Ball and begin to frame an idea of where each team will excel ahead of the regular season.
After recording our discussion with Eels General Manager of Football, Mark O'Neill, TCT was able to speak with Parramatta Leagues Club Directors Richard Foda, Joy Cusack and Darren Adam about the Eels' season, what lies ahead and the relationship between the leagues club and the football club.The Eels are core to Parra Leagues and Richard, Joy and Darren outline some of the exciting hospitality developments that will make match days even better at the club for members and guests. We also the connections Parra Leagues has forged across the district and the importance of supporting the local community, including junior sport.
Sixties and Forty20 record the final episode of The Tip Sheet for 2022 on location at the Parramatta Eels' HQ in Kellyville. Joining them is the General Manager of Football Mark O'Neill as they take on final look at the year that was as well as what lies ahead for the Blue & Gold.Among a broad spectrum of topics, the trio take a look at the success the Eels enjoyed on the field this year, the impact of new faces at the club and the steps that Parramatta are taking to ensure long-term success in the NRL and NRLW.
The Rugby League World Cup reaches a frenzied zenith with Toa Samoa looking make rugby league history in the men's championship while Australia and New Zealand add another chapter to the rivalry in the women's championship.
Sixties and Forty20 yack and yack (and yack) about all the story line converging into these two games and what it all could mean for the game. They also review England's triumphant run to the title in the Wheelchair bracket of the tournament.
NRL news is on the sparser side this week but the boys break down the big player swap between the Newcastle Knights and the Wests TIgers. A quartert of young Eels have been named to the Junior Blues while training continues to ramp up as Sixties gives us the latest out of Kellyville.
The RLWC ramps up in the semi-finals, big news for the salary cap and NRL draw and a pair of backrowers boost the Eels in an action packed edition of The Tip Sheet.
Sixties and Forty20 break down the latest from England as the chase for glory across the men, women and wheelchair tournaments approaches its zenith. With Australia throwing down with New Zealand and the hosts England locking horns with Samoa, the boys look at who will make it through to the big dance.
The Eels have received a twin boost to their backrow stocks. Former Parra prospect Matt Doorey returns home on a 2-year deal and immediately enters the frame to replace Isaiah Papali'i on the right edge. The Blue & Gold have also locked up rising talent Toni Mataele until the end of 2025 and he could feature in the NRL very much sooner rather than later.
The general NRL news is dominated this week by the growing feud between young star Kurt Oloapu and the Brisbane Broncos. Sixties and Forty look at the delicate balance between player empowerment and club responsibilities and how this situation could play out.
Big news for the Eels comes in the way over a new deal with the Northern Territory as well as updates on the cap scenario heading into next year and their 2023 draw. Parramatta will be all over prime time footy next season and it starts in Round 1 as they kick the season off by hosting the Storm. The Eels' 4-year streak inside the Top 8 will be pitted against Melbourne's 22-year Round 1 victory streak.
Finally, Sixties caps off the show with a quick recap of the first week of preseason training!
The Tip Sheet can now proudly boast about its award winning staff after Spiro's deserved gong at the Australia Commercial Radio Awards! Spiro cleaned up the Best Newcomer Off-Air for his sensational work producing the Ben Fordham Live Show and Wide World Of Sports and the boys take a moment to celebrate the achievement.
As for the footy, we are into the business end of the World Cup. The pool stages are over and the quarter finals are upon us. Sixties, Spiro and Forty20 break down the final standing in each of the pools and what lies ahead in sudden death footy. The panel share their surprise teams and players of the tournament thus far and how the RLWC could still offer something more to the minnows with a lower bracket championship.
The Women's RLWC is also underway and with the first round of results in the books The Tip Sheet looks at how all teams fared - including a check in on Parra's superstars Simaima Taufa and Kennedy Cherrington.
The Wests Tigers have been active in the media and in recruitment which has caught the eye of Sixties. From their courting of John Bateman to their link to Mitchell Moses, the boys discuss their public recruitment drive which includes in a surprising piece of information from Spiro.
Shane Flanagan's decision to join Manly as an assistant coach and Forty's Rookie Watch Part 1 round out the episode as the preseason gets ready to ramp up next week!
Sixties and Forty20 are back for their second RLWC podcast following a week of big scores as the tournament heavyweights flexed their might. Beofre that though we have NRL news to sort and sift through starting with an audacious bid by the Wests Tigers to bring Mitchell Moses home.
Nathan Brown could be on the move but perhaps not the Nathan Brown you initially thought of as rumours emerge of the former Knights and Warriors coach could be in the mix to return home to the Dragons. Sixties and Forty20 look at what it could mean for the Eels given his new role at the club before diving the recently announced Junior Representative coaching appointments.
There are a host of player transactions this week although most are relatively minor. The retirement of Josh Jackson caps it all off while James Tamou heads back to the Cowboys for one last ride.
Round 2 of the RLWC went pretty much as predicted as the minnows got caught swimming with the sharks. Mitchell Moses was the shining star of the week as he outduelled Luke Keary to guide the Cedars to a critical win and all but punch their ticket to the finals.
The Tip Sheet is back! Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro return after a short break with a full round of Rugby League World Cup action to digest. The boys walk through the results that ranged from Samoa's shocker against England to Italy's triump over Scotland and PNG's heartbreaking loss to Tonga.
The show takes a moment to reflect on the tragic passing of Liam Hampson who lost his life in Spain recently.
The Manly Sea Eagles and Des Hasler have finally parted way and there has been a barrage of news and rumours since. The panel discuss the names linked to the Sea Eagles in the wake of Des alongside some significant player retentions.
We finally have some clarity on the salary cap moving forwards with a figure of 11-million dollars set as the baseline for every club moving forwards. Alongside that the NRL have proposed a framework for a transfer windows to the RLPA who in turn have rejected the initial draft. The boys talk through the big aspects of both the cap and the transfer window and what it means for the Eels.
There is a whole lot of bad news for the NRL after that with the 2022/23 offseason kicking off with some ugly headlines. The show punches through the latest in that regard with Craig Young, Jamil Hopoate and Josh Curran all featuring this week.
There is no offseason in the NRL and a massive week of news means Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro are on the case in a new episode of The Tip Sheet. Spiro gets the chance to close the books of the 2022 seasons for our NRL and NRLW squads before we dive in a full on review of the Ken Thornett Medal. A host of deserved award winners are looked at before the best male and female players are crowned and Sixties and Spiro recap a wonderful night throughout.
The trio look at breaking signings news for the Eels with Shaun Lane making his rumoured extension official. Lane is joined by Sean Russell and Jake Arthur who also extended their stay at the club while Jack Murchie officially dons the Blue & Gold for the next two years.
Good news for Parramatta is offset by drama for the Cowboys and Warriors with Luciano Leilua and Josh Curran landing themselves in potentially serious trouble.
The Dragons have 90% of their NRL team no-show their awards presentation so the boys ask whether it was simply poor scheduling or if fractures between players and management are growing? From there the show looks at changes to junior rugby league before discussing Ryan Matterson's moral stand on the Match Review Committee and a flurry of big nrl signings and re-signings.
The Tip Sheet takes another look back at the NRL and NRLW Grand Final losses but this time with the expert eye of Bernie Gurr. Sixties and Forty20 discuss the losses to the Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers with the former CEO and what the club can take from both games.
Gurr not only breaks down where and how both games were lost but runs his eyes over both rosters and the path forward for our NRL and NRLW squads. Where exactly their strengths lie and what they need to improve are put in the spotlight if they are to make the final major step forward.
In the most painful recording in The Tip Sheet history, Sixties and Forty20 sort through the pieces of twin grand final heartbreak for the Parramatta Eels in NRL and NRLW.
The Penrith Panthers played perhaps the game of their lives and engulfed the Eels in a tidal wave of physicality and aggression. Likewise in the NRLW, the Newcastle Knights executed a superb game plan and punished the Eels down their edges.
The boys share their sombre takes on both games on a night that will hurt deeply for all fans of the Blue & Gold. When it is all said and done, there is naught to do but pick yourselves up and get back to work as the Eels chase that elusive breakthrough premiership.
The Tip Sheet goes live from Jacks Bar & Grill one final time before it is all settled on the decisive Sunday of the season. Sixties and Forty20 retread the roads to the Grand Final for both the NRL and NRLW and are joined by a host of guests in the process.
It all kicks off with a chance appearance of a guest in the audience who happened to catch the boys preshow to chat. Pete, one of the faithful who made the pilgrimage to Townsville last week, talks Sixties and Forty20 through his incredible experience in the cauldron on North Queensland.
We couldn't do a final chat on the NRLW ahead of their dance with destiny without Mary K so we were pumped to have her back. The unique character and chemistry of Dean Widders' squad is the focus throughout as the trio look at how the ultimate underdogs can engineer one final upset against the Newcastle Knights.
Finally the show closes out with fellow TCT founder Mitch running his eye over the journey of Brad Arthur and his men. Mitch, a legendary optimist, shares his seasons lows and highs and the critical turning points for the Blue & Gold. It all wraps up with the trio calling their shots for Sunday looking at who will stand up and how the Eels can end the 36-year-old drought.
And then there were but two games left. A Grand Final a piece in the NRL and NRLW for the Parramatta Eels. Two bids for rugby league immortality on the biggest Sunday of the year. Bernie Gurr joins The Tip Sheet for one last preview podcast to put it all on the line. All the chips and all the marbles as the Eels look to end a 36 year drought in the NRL and carve out a new era in the NRLW.
Gurr and the boys analyse how the Eels can dismantle the all-conquering Penrith Panthers. It is a Herculean task but one that the Blue & Gold have proven they are capable of in 2022. The shows dives into Bernie's extensive history with premiership campaigns in the NRL and why Brad Arthur's Eels can be the ones to end the odyssey.
It is much the same in the NRLW with Dean Widders and his troops entering the game as underdogs to the Newcastle Knights. After staging two brilliant upset victories over the Broncos and Roosters, the show looks at how the Eels can go one further and upstage the Knights to win it all.
Finally, a reminder that The Tip Sheet will be live from Jacks Bar & Grill on Friday night from 7:30PM. In a special edition of the show, Sixties and Forty20 relive the Road To The Grand Final and everything that made the journey such a special one.
The biggest week in three and a half decades is well and truly underway for the Parramatta Eels as they prepare for a brace of Grand Finals in the NRL and NRLW. Spiro joins The Tip Sheet in the midst of a whirlwind week of his own to look back at the milestone victories over the Cowboys and Roosters on the weekend. He, alongside Sixties and Forty20 then cast their eyes forwards to the monster Sunday as both glory and an incredibly unique slice of rugby league history lie for the taking.
There is plenty else to talk about of course including the mad scramble for tickets fans had to endure on Monday morning. The Dally Ms take place tonight so the boys take their punts on which Eels will feature while Shaun Lane is set to lock in for a further three years at the club.
One of the wildest weekends in years keeps on giving for The Cumberland Throw as the Parramatta Eels blaze an unprecedented path to the NRLW Grand Final after executing the mother of all upsets today. Sixties and Forty20 hit record for a truly special instant reaction episode of The Tip Sheet following Parra's 24-10 victory over the previously undefeated Sydney Roosters.
Coach Dean Widders played a masterful hand, timing Parramatta's charge and guiding his youthful team expertly. His leaders and core players responded in kind and the young and talented players across the team showed they weren't overawed by the grand stage or their formidable opposition.
The Parramatta Eels are now the first club since the 2018 Roosters to be represented in the same season NRL and NRLW Grand Finals and the first in the 6-team NRLW era. Next Sunday now awaits as one of the most unique and special opportunities for the Eels that you are likely to see!
The morning after has rolled around and The Tip Sheet is back with an ensemble cast to try and grasp exactly what transpired last night. Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Mitch, Spiro, Mary K and Clint as they relive the brutal exchanges from the Grand Final Qualifier in Townsville.
Everyone is still very much pinching themselves but also resolute as we now all turn to the biggest game for the Eels in well over a decade. Next Sunday could also be that much sweeter as our NRLW battle for a maiden berth in their big dance tomorrow!
There are times where words simply can't do justice to what you have witnessed. Tonight was such an occasion as the Parramatta Eels outlasted a valiant North Queensland Cowboys outfit in truly testing conditions. Parra's 24-20 triumph, a win built on big moments and relentless defence, puts the Blue & Gold into their first Grand Final since 2009.
Sixties and Forty20 were live from a raucous Jacks Bar & Grill where they sat down with Tim Mannah ahead of kick off and then later Steve Ella to try and breakdown the insanity of what they had all just witnessed.
There will be a second reaction podcast to follow on Saturday as Sixties and Forty20 take a thorough inspection at a truly iconic comeback victory but for now, please enjoy!
We arrive at the week of the Grand Final Qualifiers and the Parramatta Eels find themselves with not one but two teams looking to blaze trails into their respective showcase games. Bernie Gurr joins Sixties and Forty20 on perhaps the most significant episode of The Tip Sheet to date to preview tomorrow's game against the Cowboys before the boys take a look at both the NRLW and NRL matches.
Gurr brings his unique brand of polished analysis and insight to the fore as he contrasts the journeys of the Eels and the Cowboys. Bernie breaks down the key players for both sides, what Parramatta need to do to prevail and who holds the keys to victory for the Blue & Gold.
Sixties and Forty20 then take at look at the lineups for the Eels in the NRLW and NRLW Grand Final Qualifiers before calling their shots.
As the Parramatta Eels surge into the Grand Final Qualifier against the North Queensland Cowboys, The Tip Sheet takes a moment to step back and reassess the bigger picture. Spiro joins Sixties and Forty20 to talk about all the happenings around the league and indulge just a wee bit in the glorious win over the Canberra Raiders.
The show starts by winding everything back to Friday night as Spiro delivers his takes on the breakthrough victory and what it means for the club. The panel then looks at the status of Tom Opacic and the inclusion of Bryce Cartwright ahead of the trip to Townsville this week. The conversation eventually turns to the unique position that the Parramatta Eels hold inside the domain of the media and why negativity seems to follow them - even after clearing the hurdles set for them in 2022.
Next up is the bid by Tyrell Sloan to leave the Dragons. It is the latest chapter of player-vs-club contract drama and the dilemma faced by young stars who need to establish themselves quickly lest they get cast aside is the main theme of the discussion. That chat turns Northwards to Brisbane as rumours of a divide between Ben Ikin and Kevin Walters emerged this week.
The Sydney Roosters dominated the RLPA Team Of The Year which leads Sixties to pose the question - did they underperform? The conversation opens up the idea that rugby league players can lead surprisingly insular lifestyles when it comes to the game itself and how that can impact these sort of votes.
The show closes out with Spiro delivering his predictions for Friday night and how the Eels will book their place in the big dance come next week!
Intro: 00:00:26 James Webb: 00:02:30 Parranutta Prophet: 00:37:45 Ron Greep: 0:59:57 Outro: 02:09:03
The Tip Sheet turns itself over to the fans this week as Sixties and Forty20 are joined by a fascinating ensemble cast of Blue & Gold stalwarts. First up is a rising star in the domain of professional eating. James Webb, who finished 3rd in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating contest, talks to the boys about how he fell into the world competitive eating and how a chance meeting with Nathan Hindmarsh set him on the path to Parramatta.
The Parranutta Prophet is our second guest this week with fellow fans most likely recognising him for his amazing costumes at CommBank Stadium home games. The boys talk about his talent for dressing up and the joys that connection has brought to young Parra fans.
The Tip Sheet then goes international as last up is Ron who hails from the US of A. Ron provides a fascinating insight into international fandom after discovering the NRL during the COVID lockdown. The trio discuss how he became a fan of the Eels, what his learning process was and how he has connected to other fans over here in Australia.
On top of their three unique backgrounds and stories, Sixties and Forty20 quiz their guests on Parramatta's journey through the 2022 season as well as the unfinished business that lies ahead!
In front of 29,000+ raucous fans the Parramatta Eels have delivered an almighty inverted suplex to the King Kong sized gorilla on their back. Their 40-4 victory over the Canberra Raiders has catapulted them to within 80min of the big dance itself with only the North Queensland Cowboys standing in their way.
Sixties and Forty20 are joined by John Muggleton live from Jacks Bar & Grill as they soak in the watershed night for Brad Arthur and his valiant charges. With a packed house full of exuberant fans, they walk through Muggo's storied career and how he saw tonight's victory.
Apologies for any audio feedback in this particular episode. Parramatta Leagues Club was as you can imagine very, very loud!
It is all or nothing moving forwards for every team in the race for the 2022 NRL Premiership and for the Parramatta Eels their immediate future lies with the Canberra Raiders. Bernie Gurr returns to join Sixties and Forty20 on the preview edition of The Tip Sheet to reflect on the loss to Penrith before looking at how the Blue & Gold can win the day against the Green Machine.
The boys discuss the key players, big match ups and core strategies that will define the contest on Friday night and how it can all lead to a breakthrough victory for Brad Arthur and his players.
That isn't the only bout of sudden death footy involving the Eels this week. The NRLW are still in the hunt for the finals despite not having a win to their name thus far. All that is required for them is for the Roosters to account for the Titans and for the Eels to win by 6 points or more against the Broncos. Sixties and Forty20 look at the journey for the Eels into Round 5 and how they can channel the lessons learned and steps made into a critical victory.
Outside of a loss to the Parramatta Eels, it doesn't get much more entertaining than what we saw in the first week of the 2022 NRL finals. Sixties, Spiro and Forty20 go around the horn to recap each and every game in a week that featured an insane shootout, a rousing upset and the NRL equivalent of an ancient grudge match. And that is all before we even look at the Eels and Penrith.
Join the boys as they look at each game and then what lies ahead for the Eels in their final appearance at CommBank Stadium this year!
Sixties and Forty20 convene the morning after Parramatta's 27-8 loss to the Penrith Panthers in Week 1 of the finals. The non-quite instant reaction edition of The Tip Sheet focuses on where the Eels got it wrong and the opportunities they missed.
The Blue & Gold were in it right up until the final quarter of play but a slew of errors - including a horror night from Waqa Blake - hamstrung their chances against the reigning premiers. Throw in a quiet night from three-quarters of your playmaking corp and a scintillating performance from Nathan Cleary and you arrive at the end result.
Still, the boys debrief the entirety of the game as well as what lies ahead for the Eels in Week 2 of the finals. A sudden death fixture against either the Storm or Raiders at CommBank Stadium is on the horizon and both Sixies and Forty20 still have plenty of confidence in the team.
It is go time in the NRL as we enter the first of the 2022 finals series and The Tip Sheet dials it up a notch as Bernie Gurr returns to talk turkey with Sixties and Forty20.
Gurr looks over Parramatta's journey to the Friday night blockbuster against the Penrith Panthers and answers an array of questions about both their path here and what lies ahead. What lessons have they learned from prior campaigns? How was an ugly loss to the Rabbitohs the catalyst for their late season surge? Which players have been difference makers?
All these are more get handled expertly by Bernie as previews how the Eels can book a place in the grand final qualifier in two weeks.
Sixties and Forty20 go on to preview the NRLW clash against the Gold Coast Titans but with Bernie essentially doing their job this week all that is left for the NRL are their tips!
The finals have arrived and the scene is set for an absolutely insane opening week with four blockbuster match-ups. The Tip Sheet has its finger on the pulse of it all with Spiro reporting back to Sixties and Forty20 with exclusive content from the NRL Captain's Call including some brilliant chats with Clinton Gutherson.
Fresh Manly drama warrants an inspection before the suburban grounds arguments rears its head once again in light of Paul Kent's experience at Leichardt Oval. The New Zealand Warriors have turned over a mammoth 15 players heading in 2023 and the podcast looks at what lies ahead for their franchise.
The Taylan May Precedent was set this week in an honestly baffling move from the game's governing body. Sixties, Spiro and Forty20 all rip into one of the biggest can of worms ever opened for the code and what is all means. One drama backs into another as the efforts of The Bunker in the NRLW come under intense scrutiny following a series of brutal calls against the Eels on Sunday.
The show caps off on a bright note as Parramatta's journey to the Top 4 is reviewed. The lessons learned from prior campaigns look to have yielded the club's best run into the finals for a long, long time and there are some positive superstitions that could be in the favour of the Blue & Gold!
The Parramatta Eels stamped their papers into the Top 4 with a punishing display of physical dominance over the Melbourne Storm. The 22-14 victory flips the table between the two teams and continues Parramatta's impressive run into the finals.
Sixties and Forty20 are live from Jacks Bar & Grill to breakdown a huge win for the Blue & Gold. From the incredible efforts of the starting middles to the heroics of Maika Sivo on the left wing - the boys dissect it all.
Up next are massive games for both the NSW Cup and NRLW before all eyes turn to Penrith and the blockbuster that looms next week!
The curtain closes on the regular season this week but not before a spectacular winner-takes-all clash between the Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm. The Tip Sheet previews the playoff for the final spot in the Top 4 as the Blue & Gold host their Victorian rivals.
That isn't the only big time game this week as the NSW Cup enter Week 1 of the finals with a sudden death clash against the Bulldogs. Canterbury have pipped the Eels twice this year in frenetic clashes so can Parra get the one that matters most? Sixties and Forty20 breakdown the two rosters and how Parramatta can prevail.
The NRLW take on the resurgent Newcastle Knights. Can they continue their week-to-week improvement and claim a prized scalp? Gayle Broughton will be the key for the Eels, the question is whether they can find ways to get her involved throughout the game.
Finally, the main event in the Round 25 clash against the Storm in the NRL. The boys look at who can be the difference makers for Parramatta and what their mental approach to this game will be.
The Tip Sheet is back with another installment of NRL news as Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro breakdown Round 24 of the premiership race. It all starts on the Eels as Parra look to time their run into the finals. They built on a dominant win over the Bulldogs with an even more impressive thumping of the Broncos. The boys look at the blazing star of Shaun Lane as Parramatta's key backrower draws bigger and more impressive plaudits with each passing game.
The spiteful clash between the Roosters and Storm draws ire for a poor showing from the Match Review Committee. Nelson Asofa-Solomona and Cameron Munster escaped bans for downright dastardly behavior and the boys are having none of it.
The Broncos, Sea Eagles, Knights and Titans have all seen the wheels fall off their respective wagons and The Tip Sheet tries to figure out why. From Brisbane's horrid response to a deserved spray from their coach to Manly's cultural implosion, who did it best or rather worst?
The show concludes with a discussion around resting players in Round 25 and a potential mammoth deal for young gun Joseph Suaalii from rugby union.
Sixties and Forty20 convene for an impromptu bonus podcast as The Tip Sheet looks at a hectic week of Parramatta football. A vastly improved effort from the NRLW fell agonisingly short of upsetting the St George Illawarra Dragons today. The boys lavish praise on stellar individual performances from Tiana Penitani and Gayle Broughton while also commending the forwards for stepping up.
The NSW Cup booked their place in the finals with a solid 24-4 win over Newcastle while the Jersey Flegg closed their season out with a rousing 34-22 beat down over the 2nd placed Knights. Sixties leads the discussion through both games, looking at who stood out and who might have potentially fought their way into the frame for a NRL preseason.
Timing is everything in sports and the Parramatta Eels have joined the Sydney Roosters and Melbourne Storm as teams that have suddenly hit the accelerator in the race for the NRL premiership.
Sixties and Forty20 jump into an understandably amped instant reaction podcast where they unravel Parramatta's dominant 53-6 over the Brisbane Broncos. The Eels were fully dialed in for this game and it was apparent from the opening whistle where they made it clear they wanted to build on from their big win over the Bulldogs.
Picking clear 3, 2, 1 winners is a nightmare this week and Sixties throws the gauntlet down to our listeners (and readers) to offer up their points winners this week following a brilliant team effort.
A hectic week for The Cumberland Throw continues as The Tip Sheet previews a full suite of games on the short turnaround. Sixties and Forty20 preview the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup, NRLW and NRL with the Flegg and Cup entering their final regular season round and the NRLW and NRL playing high stakes footy.
Coach Dean Widders has made a handful of changes for Round 2 versus the St George Illawarra Dragons including the historic debut of Ruby-Jean Kennard. Kennard is Parramatta's first true blue (& gold) prospect to graduate from their development pathway and marks an important moment for the club.
The NRL travel to Brisbane where they look to keep a bid for the Top 4 alive. The Broncos accounted for the Eels easily when these two teams last met but have been on a skid ever since. Parramatta have the chance to put pressure on the Storm and build momentum for the finals tomorrow night.
If you like outrageous scoring and blowout victories then Round 23 was right up your alley. A string of wild score lines was matched by some equally wild happenings and Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro are back with another episode of The Tip Sheet to break it all down.
Spiro is actually up for a gong after making quite the splash as a rookie and the boys celebrate his big year in the media. After that it is all footy as James Tamou comes under some serious heat for his big verbal with referee Ben Cummins. Tamou unloaded on Cummins at the tailend of a monstrous blowout against the Roosters and the trio discuss the incident and what the right punishment is.
Obstructions and blowouts were the two other major storylines from the round. Once again we are left to ponder what is and what isn't an obstruction as the interpretation varies from game to game. A bewildered panel tries to make sense of it all, somewhat unsuccessfully.
Big final tallies dominated the box scores in Round 23 after a season of mostly competitive footy. How did it happen and why now? What did the results mean for the race to Top 8? South Sydney and the Brisbane Broncos are suddenly vulnerable as the Canberra Raiders re-enter the race for finals footy.
Lastly we look at a wonderful Saturday of Parramatta footy. Tough losses in the NSW Cup and NRLW were offset by a sparkling NRL victory and a brilliant players reunion.
Gee do we have a rip snorter for you today! The Tip Sheet had the incredible privilege to be posted up live from Jacks Bar & Grill as the Blue & Gold Alliance hosted their massive player reunion. With approximately 150 former players and staff members turning out, the day proved to be a spectacular success.
Sixties and Forty20 tucked themselves away in the corner where they were able to chat with a host of record holders and legends. The show starts with a trio who hold untouchable slices Parramatta Stadium history in David Perry, Steve Corradis and Tim Barnes before an in depth chat with Graeme Atkins provides some wonderful perspective on his career.
Jeffrey Emery carries the podcast through the midway point as some universal constants from that era of footy start to emerge. Finally the show concludes with two blockbuster interviews as Eric Grothe Senior and Ray Price join The Tip Sheet. The 'Guru' shows why he is one of the most popular players among an amazing peer group while 'Pricey' is every bit the straight shooter you would expect him to be.
In front of a bumper crowd at CommBank Stadium the Parramatta Eels unloaded a full week of pent up frustration on the Canterbury Bulldogs with a dominant 42-6 victory. Sixties and Forty20 recap all of the action from the game as well as the three other grades that took to the field on a gorgeous Saturday morning and afternoon.
The physicality was back and so was Mitchell Moses and both proved to be critical in the big win. The boys look at both aspects shaped the big turnaround and with parts of the team were the biggest beneficiaries as a result.
Unfortunately, the crucial NRL win was juxtaposed with a trio of losses for the Eels across the NRLW, NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg. Sixties and Forty20 take a quick look at each grade and what bearing each loss will have on the respective seasons.
The show rounds out with a recap of the brilliant Blue & Gold Alliance luncheon and a tease of some of the audio The Tip Sheet captured!
It is a positively gargantuan Saturday of footy at CommBank Stadium this week with the NRLW kicking off their 2022 season alongside massive games for the Eels in the NSW Cup and NRL.
Sixties and Forty20 run their eyes over those three grades as well as the Jersey Flegg with the four games all taking place over a 6-hour block. On top of that it is also old boys day for the Blue & Gold as well as the Sounds West music festival. Suffice to say it isn't your average Super Saturday of footy - hence the Super Ultra Plus tag!
The drama is on tap and free flowing in the NRL as both the Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles try to stamp out fresh spot fires surrounding key personnel. Sixties, Spiro and Forty20 try to unravel the respective messes at each club at their seasons crater out.
Where exactly the future of the NRL grand final lies is still very much in the air as the tug-of-war between QLD and NSW intensifies. The panel discusses the merits (or lack thereof) of changing over 100 years of history with Sixties in particular launching into an impassioned tirade.
Cameron Ciraldo finally makes his move with the hottest free agent coach inking a 5-year deal with the Bulldogs. The boys chat about the unusually long contract length for a rookie coach and whether it was the right move.
Next up is a breakdown of the 2022 NRLW season with its launch this weekend. The Eels are hosting the reigning premiers in the Sydney Roosters while the competition itself took a huge shake-up following a rowdy free agency. The importance of new faces Gayle Broughton, Brooke-Morgan Walker and Losana Lutu is the focus as the Eels look to make waves.
The show concludes with a final look back at the ugly loss to Souths and then the next installment of Parra Stories as Sixties takes TCT to Winston Hills.
As always, win or lose, the boys are live from Jacks Bar & Grill at a home game to break down all of the action. Unfortunately, South Sydney's stranglehold on the Eels continues with their cruisy 26-0 victory over the Blue & Gold in Round 22.
Brett Kenny joins the show this week to help breakdown the loss as well as field some fun questions juxtaposing the modern game against the 80s. From whom among his team mates that would thrive in the social media era to Brett's legendary acting chops, it all gets a good run!
The boys close out the show by looking at the loss to Souths and how Parramatta's forwards were rolled from the opening set. Kenny wants to see more eyes-up footy from the Eels moving forwards as they prepare for the Bulldogs.
With finals footy around the corner, Bernie Gurr returns to The Tip Sheet to give the good word on how the Blue & Gold are travelling. Bernie joins Sixties and Forty20 to look at how Parramatta bounced back from a tough loss to the Brisbane Broncos to produce some sparkling footy against the Panthers and Sea Eagles.
Now with a massive clash against the Rabbitohs this week, Gurr details to the boys how and why the Eels can prevail and which players on both sides hold the keys to victory.
As always, Sixties and Forty20 go through the grade-by-grade action with the NSW Cup in an eerily similar situation to their NRL brethren this week. The postseason might be out of reach for the Jersey Flegg but there is still plenty to play for as the fellas look at what is still on the line for the Under 21s this year.
The shows finishes on a sombre note with the shock passing of Paul Green at the age of 49. Green, a former Eel himself, was well known for coaching the North Queensland Cowboys to a breakthrough NRL premiership in 2015. Our thoughts go out his family and loved ones.
Another week of high drama in the NRL means another loaded edition of The Tip Sheet! Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro convene to wade through the stories behind multiple feuding parties in the code.
Firstly though, the show kicks off with Spiro's involvement in the coverage of the Commonwealth Games with a neat little reminder of how small a world it can be at times. The boys look back at an important win against Manly and the upcoming club debut for Ofahiki Ogden.
Then it is all accelerator and no brakes as the trio tackle the seemingly one-sided feud between Ricky Stuart and Jaeman Salmon as well as the spicy exchanges between the Panthers and Storm that have added an edge to their clash this week.
We finish off by checking in with the latest on 'Ice' as a New Zealand twist emerges while the RLPA also enters the fray.
An impressive second half rally from the Parramatta Eels saw the Blue & Gold prevail 36-20 over the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 21. Spearheaded by the imperious form of Dylan Brown and assisted superbly by Jake Arthur, Parramatta all but booked their place in the 2022 finals series.
Sixties and Forty20 are obviously chuffed by the win and rip into the game immediately after full time to share their thoughts on the good and bad from 4 Pines Park tonight. To make it even better, the Flegg cashed in on a critical win with a 38-8 victory of their own to kindle their push to finals footy.
Round 21 of the NRL sees the Parramatta Eels travel to the Northern Beaches where they take on the Manly Sea Eagles. Sixties and Forty20 take a look at the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL with Top 8 and Top 4 aspirations at stake at different levels.
The main event of course is the NRL though and the fellas look at how life without Mitchell Moses is faring in week one. Jake Arthur gets the nod to replace Moses at halfback and will steer the team around the park with the aid of Dylan Brown. Sixties and Forty20 tip the other three members of the spine to step up as the Eels look to secure their place inside the Top 8.
It is also a milestone game for the Eels with team and fan favourite Waqa Blake notching his 150th cap in the NRL this week.
In a rare condensed episode, Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro blast through all the big headlines in the week that was for the NRL. Starting with a couple of cruel near misses for the Eels in the player transfer market, the boys look at what could have been for Parramatta if either Marty Taupau or David Klemmer had been able to join the club immediately.
The conversation on Klemmer turns to the bizarre situation he now finds himself in Newcastle with the big middle forward stood down over an on-field incident with a trainer. Yep, you read that right - an on-field incident!
The Tigers are at loggerheads with the NRL over the Cowboys drama but they are now also butting heads with the NSW Government after funding was withdrawn for Leichardt Oval. Spiro relates his most recent experience at the venue and how it might be time for the club to focus their own resources elsewhere.
The show caps off with a check in on the lottery that is the Match Review Committee as Nelson Asofa-Solomona dodges a suspension for the umpteenth time. The trio are in unanimous agreement that the MRC got it badly wrong. Last stop is the upcoming at Manly and a rumour surrounding Clinton Gutherson playing in the halves this week but Sixties is quick to set the record straight.
Someway, somehow the Parramatta Eels have completed a sweep of the Penrith Panthers with a 34-10 victory over their Western Sydney rivals in Round 20. The ensemble cast of TCT are live from Jacks Bar & Grill where they are joined by Eels' Legend Peter Wynn in front of packed and rowdy house! Sixties and Forty20 chat about Wynn's famed careers as both a player and an entrepreneur before getting his take on the game.
Mitch and Gol join the panel in their liveshow Tip Sheet debuts to dissect the big win as well as look at what looms ahead for the Blue & Gold. Sixties makes a bold call about the future of a popular Eel while the developing story around Martin Taupau and Parramatta gets a run.
While they have struggled for traction in recent weeks, the Parramatta Eels have a golden opportunity to sweep the reigning premiers in Round 20. Sixties and Forty20 breakdown all three grades in the games against Penrith this weekend with the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup also set for pivotal clashes in their respective grades.
Even without the services of Jarome Luai and Stephen Crichton, the Panthers are a truly formidable pine up from 1-17. The boys discuss what it takes to beat them and reflect and how the Eels managed that elusive feat back in Round 9. The focus switches to tomorrow night and who needs to fire, what the Blue & Gold need to go and how the Parramatta might be able to crack the vaunted Penrith defensive line.
In possibly the most insane, drama laden week in the history of the NRL we have some of the most significant issues facing the game on and off field in quite some considerable time. Sixties, Spiro and Forty20 head the news edition of The Tip Sheet to discuss all of it...and we mean all of it in one of the most charged episodes of the show.
We kick off with the biggest headline in the game as the complex fallout from Manly's pride/inclusion jersey weighs heavy across the code and country. The boys look at how it all played out - from mismanagement and miscommunication to deeper issues and implications.
The Titans have sacked Kevin Proctor after the backrower posted himself vaping at halftime in Round 19 to social media. Proctor was on a short leash after prior incidents and The Tip Sheet explores how the Titans are in the midst of a cultural crisis as they remain mired in mediocrity on the field.
From there it is on to the judiciary where Corey Waddell and Dale Finucane both received length suspensions. Spiro contends that the tough Cronulla lock was hard done by while the panel were in consensus about the Waddell decision.
After some NRL housekeeping, the show finally rolls on to the Parramatta Eels where a dive into the numbers shows that on both and team and individual level the Blue & Gold are below their best. Spiro applies the macro lens to the overall roster while Sixties looks at two underperforming members in the spine.
All this culminates in a look at the game on Friday night where the Eels need to upset the Penrith Panthers in order to keep pace with a frenetic scramble for the Top 4.
Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Steve Ella in the wake of a 36-14 loss to the Brisbane Broncos in Round 19. Spearheaded by a masterful display by Adam Reynolds - and sprinkled with a dash of luck - the Broncos proved to be too good in the wet conditions at CommBank Stadium on Thursday night.
Join the boys both live from Jacks Bar & Grill and later in the home 'studios' (a generous term!) as they talk about the game and plenty more with the legendary Steve Ella.
With no NSW Cup or Jersey Flegg this week, Sixties and Forty20 go all out previewing a pivotal clash against the Brisbane Broncos in the NRL. The Eels and Broncos lead off Round 19 with a Thursday night game at CommBank Stadium and the boys breakdown the resurgent Brisbane franchise and how they have turned it all around in 2022.
Of course there is plenty of Parramatta talk as well with the Eels' steady build against the Tigers and Warriors positioning them ideally for a tilt at the Broncos this week. The prize? Potentially a berth in the Top 4 by the end of the week. Not only that but the Blue & Gold are looking to cash in their 6th straight win over the Broncos.
The boys will be live from Jacks Bar & Grill for the post-game debrief tomorrow night. Steve Ella is the guest of honour this week and he has some big boots to fill after Neville Glover wowed a full house with his smooth moves on the dance floor!
Round 18 of the NRL saw some crazy results and crazier storylines develop. Naturally The Cumberland Throw Nonstop News Network is ready to break it all down. With award winning* heavyweight anchors Sixties and Forty20 joined by industry insider Spiro the most dynamite news and discussion panel in rugby league talk the Eels and NRL as the race to the finals heats up.
Spiro gives his final takes on the Origin series before the boys discuss the late game fades troubling Parramatta over the last fortnight. Some unique and downright bizarre happenings from the games featuring the Roosters, Knights and Tigers' games are analysed before a brutal and pivotal injury to the Storm caps the Round 18 discussion.
The trio look at a story broken the previous night about Brad Arthur and what it really means before Spiro offers his insight into the Wests Tigers and their new look coaching set-up. Some breaking news on an ugly situation facing Mitchell Moses hopefully closes that chapter. *awards pending, probably perpetually pending
Just a week after Sixties and Forty20 had a wonderful sit-down with Bill Richards, they get a prized opportunity to discuss life, footy and everything in between with a player that has thoroughly impressed in 2022. Jersey Flegg fullback and captain Corey Fenning takes time out of his busy schedule to join The Tip Sheet in a special episode of the show.
The boys talk about a wide array of topics and issues on and off the field that have shaped Corey in his rugby league journey thus far. Corey details how he arrived at the Eels this year and how he has embraced his role as both captain and a mentor to a young Flegg squad.
It isn't just about footy anymore either with the importance of a parallel working career higher than ever. Sixties and Forty20 dive into the topic with Fenning and explore how he balances an extremely busy week. The show finishes with a look at the Flegg's run into the finals and just how much noise the Eels can make if they hit their stride.
You know a good win at home means the boys are live from Jacks Bar & Grill and they welcomed back Neville Glover this week to talk Eels vs Warriors and State Of Origin. Neville breaks down his experiences with representative football before showing off some smooth dance moves for the house!
The boys look at a largely solid performance from the Eels against the Warriors as the Blue & Gold secured their first back-to-back wins since Rounds 10 and 11. A pair of defensive blemishes late in the game took some of the lustre off the win but the forwards dominated the ruck while the spine chimed in at opportune times with both Mitchell Moses and Reed Mahoney making key contributions.
Parramatta are finally back home where they setup for a massive three game stretch that starts with the New Zealand Warriors. Sixties and Forty20 have plenty to talk about across all three grades this weekend but first there is just a little bit to be said about State Of Origin III!
After venting their spleen about the issues plaguing the Blues, the boys turn their eyes to Round 18. The Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup are locking horns with the Cronulla Sharks and their Cup affiliate the Newtown Jets. With the Sharks seeded 4th in the Flegg and 2nd in the Cup, the Eels are up against some quality opposition.
As always the show reaches its zenith with the NRL preview where the focus is on a Parramatta outfit hunting for both consistency and a second consecutive win. With two more games in two weeks to come at CommBank Stadium this shapes up as a huge kickstarter for the Blue & Gold.
After a week off Spiro is back and he brings tidings from the sidelines at Leichardt. After making his 2GB debut as a sideline eye, he discusses the 28-20 victory over the Tigers with Sixties and Forty20. The flawed win was from the Eels' best and the boys look at where it didn't quite go right for Parra.
Sixties and Forty20 go on to talk about the RCG saga as the blowtorch turns on Brad Fittler for one of the most bizarre Origin snubs in recent memory. There is exciting news for the Eels with suggestions the club is beginning the process to lock up both Mitchell Moses and Dylan long term.
The boys then travel back from the future after massive news broke post recording with David Riccio reporting that Isaiah Papali'i has cold feet regarding his deal with the Wests Tigers following the sacking of Michael Maguire. It is a massive development for the Eels and something to monitor in the coming weeks and months.
Sixties and Forty20 had the privilege of sitting down with Bill Richards last week at Jacks Bar & Grill. Together the boys talked about his fascinating career in rugby league and the twists and turns that life took him on including national enlistment and a coaching clinic that was decades ahead of its time.
The discussion later pivots to a hugely important topic for the Parramatta Eels in the Blue & Gold Alliance. Bill explains the mission statement for the organisation and how they are not only preserving the rich history of the club but creating a support network for former Eels of all levels.
It was the furthest thing from a polished win but the Parramatta Eels secured an important 28-20 over the Wests Tigers in Round 17. Sixties and Forty20 get into the thick of the breakdown as they balance the frustration of a sloppy win against a stellar effort from Mitchell Moses.
Parramatta's star halfback answered the call against his old club and with Isaiah Papali'i providing some quality support, the two spearheaded a critical win. While those two were the stars of the show, the Eels struggled for long passages in a heavily stop and start game against the Tigers. Sixties shares his qualms while Forty20 finds some peace in the win if only for the sake that the team might remember that is okay to win ugly.
A tight loss in the Flegg and a big win in the Cup rounded out the triple header at Leichardt. Hayze Perham had a huge day as he bagged four tries while a couple of young forwards impressed in a strong allround team performance.
With a triple of header of footy at Leichardt tomorrow and the threat of some sunshine, Sixties and Forty20 are keen to rip into the previews this week.
There is a momentary pit-stop to discuss the sudden woes of the Melbourne Storm after they dropped consecutive ugly losses but the focus quickly switches back to the Eels in the Jersey Flegg. Corey Fenning will lead a team looking to build on a gutsy win last week as the Parramatta backline shapes up nicely.
In the NSW Cup, Jordan Rankin spearheads a push towards the Top 4 as they tackle the Magpies this week. Western Suburbs are placed second to last in reserve grade and despite some notable names in their roster, the Eels will be wanting to harness the energy from an important win over the Rabbitohs last week.
Finally and most importantly the boys breakdown the NRL clash against the Wests Tigers. Consistency, or a lack thereof, has haunted the Eels over the last two months. If they are to mount a serious push for a Top 4 finish in 2022 then realistically it starts this weekend with a strong win over the Tigers. Given that the Blue & Gold dropped their first meeting to the joint venture back on Easter Monday they can ill afford to take them lightly but the Parramatta play-makers need to take ownership on Saturday night.
With Spiro sidelined this week Sixties and Forty20 tee off on a wide range of topical NRL matters. The episode kicks off with a spirited discussion about international and Origin eligibility following Brian To'o's declaration for Samoa ahead of the Rugby League World Cup.
There is plenty happening elsewhere in the NRL this week as a flurry of fullbacks change clubs while the Cronulla Sharks and potentially the NSW Blues handle a COVID infection surrounding Nicho Hynes. There is good news for the Sharks though with Briton Nikora re-signing as they continue to build a solid core playing group.
Drama at the Wests Tigers? Well I never. The boys discuss Luke Brooks coming out swinging at the constant leaks...before a fresh new leak comes out about Adam Doueihi and Brett Kimmorely.
There is good news for the NRL believe it or not as Sixties and Forty20 celebrate a wonderful return to New Zealand for the code. An ambitious plan to repay the Warriors is outlined by Forty20 and the feasibility of it is questioned.
Lastly we take a quick look at the team sheet for the Parramatta Eels. Without entering full on preview territory the lads look at the changes this week and how the team need to adjust ahead of their trip to Leichardt.
South Sydney's reign of dominance over the Eels extended into 2022 with a 30-12 belting of the Blue & Gold. The Rabbitohs were barely hampered by the extremely wet conditions and comprehensively outplayed the Eels in all aspects of the game.
Sixties and Forty20 discuss the battle for consistency ailing the team and how their core playmakers failed to step up tonight. The loss means that Parramatta missed the opportunity to open up a monster 3-win gap between 6th and 7th while their platform to push into the Top 4 becomes that much weaker.
Parramatta footy is finally back and they are taking on the South Sydney Rabbitohs who are buoyed by the return of Latrell Mitchell. Sixties and Forty20 preview all three grades as they take to the field on Saturday in Round 16.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs have been one of the few teams to consistently trouble the Eels in recent seasons. The boys discuss how and why the Blue & Gold can overcome recent form in that regard and chalk up an important win.
There was nary a Parramatta game to watch last week but plenty of footy to dissect nonetheless. Forty20, Sixties and Spiro discuss it all with the spotlight shining on the NSW Blues, Papua New Guinea and Samoa in particular.
Spiro wades in on the latest at the Wests Tigers after Cameron Ciraldo declined their offer and also offers a bit of insider insight on which member of the coaching staff at the Bulldogs is making waves.
Sixties and Forty20 take their own look at the big win in Perth for the Blues and conclude that a bad process netted a fantastic result. The importance of the spine was made clearer than ever with New Zealand, Samoa and Papua New Guinea dominating their opposition courtesy of their playmakers and perhaps it could lead to a rebalancing of the powers that be in the international game.
Matt Lodge is signing with the Roosters and Sixties has plenty to say about it. The boys look at the troubling rumoured figures for his deal given what the Eels were reportedly told by the NRL when doing their due process around Lodge. The boys discuss the larger issue surrounding a mercenary culture and the idea of ring-chasing that is threatening to creep into the game before signing off.
There is an unprecedented amount of representative rugby league to watch this weekend and The Tip Sheet is ready to preview it all. First things first though, Forty20 and Sixties have a long overdue catch up with long-time friend of the show Joey Grima!
The return of the JETS program is the capstone on a long and detailed chat that covers the state of the junior pathways. There is plenty to discuss outside of that though as the boys talk about the Under 19s Origin games and best moments from the Junior Representatives Awards night.
Sixties and Forty20 dive into all of the action on the weekend starting with the Women's State of Origin clash at GIO Stadium tonight right through to the Men's State of Origin fixture across the country in Perth on Sunday.
The slate is loaded up with representative games this week as the Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro carve into the state and international action. First stop though is a quick review of the 26-16 win over the Sydney Roosters and while there was plenty to love, Spiro also has some points to pick for the Eels.
Selection drama has embroiled the NSW Blues after wholesale changes for Game II - including Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Ryan Matterson losing their places in the team. The boys have some strong opinions on the reactionary response from NSW.
The full representative honour roll for the Eels covers plenty of other teams and the trio dive into who has made what squads ahead of a huge week of footy.
Finally the show covers a busy run of recruitment and retention for the club with the developing Nathan Brown story as well as the retention of Ryan Matterson and the acquisition of a promising forward from Newcastle.
The Tip Sheet is live from Jacks Bar & Grill as the Parramatta Eels bounce back from the shock loss to Canterbury with a high quality victory over the Sydney Roosters.
Sixties and Forty20 analyse the 26-16 win, breaking down a fluent and flowing first half and a grittier and tougher second half. On a night where the forwards were the difference, the boys discuss who was the best. Junior Paulo took the official man of the match gong whereas Sixties leaned to Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Forty20 to Shaun Lane.
The win lifts the Eels back into a share of 4th place on the ladder but there is still plenty of work to be done in the coming weeks and months.
The Preview Podcast gets waylaid by a significant development for the Parramatta Eels as Nathan Brown is dropped to the NSW Cup and his future at the club put under question. Sixties and Forty20 break down what it all means for both the player and the team.
The Daily Telegraph has tipped the Eels to be picking up young Newcastle forward Jirah Momoisea for the next two years and his recruitment profile is right in the sweet spot for where the Blue & Gold have done some of their best work in recent years.
Finally the boys get to the previews where they look at all three grades taking on the Roosters (or the Bears in the case of the NSW Cup) with revenge on the menu across the board. The Flegg are looking to topple the ladder leaders while the Cup lock horns with another competition heavyweight.
For the NRL it is all about trusting the team structures and bringing the right attitude to the contest. Sixties points out that recent history suggests it will be a high scoring affair and the boys tip accordingly.
The Tip Sheet has moved to a triweekly format and that means more content more often! The new era kicks off with a trip around the NRL as Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro break down all the big news involving the Eels and the wider NRL around them.
Dylan Brown and Marata Niukore have won their maiden New Zealand jerseys as they join Isaiah Papali'i (New Zealand)and Will Penisini (Tonga, 19th man) as Eels rewarded for rich veins of form in 2022. There is plenty more to discuss about the upcoming representative weekend as Spiro talks about NSW selection drama in the backline.
Big time expansion is coming to the NRLW as the code looks to consolidate its grip on the mantle as best competition in the female space. Spiro closes out the show with some chatter about Mick Potter's chances to make the Canterbury job his own before Sixties and Forty20 discuss the latest around Ryan Matterson and the club's rumoured contingency plan.
Parramatta fell to their worst loss of the season in a 34-4 humbling by the Bulldogs. Sixties and Forty20 rip off the bandaid in the Instant Reaction to talk about a bizarre lack of faith in proven systems and an inexplicable need to play 'heroball'.
Sixties questions how the Eels handled their bye week given the lack of energy and focus put on display today while Forty20 calls for changes against the Roosters - including a stint in NSW Cup for Reed Mahoney.
As always with ugly losses like these we respect the robust discussion that comes with them. That said, please keep things civil and keep criticism focused on the footy rather than personal attacks on players, coaches or other members of the community.
With each and every week of the 2022 NRL season it seems like there is more and more to talk about. It certainly keeps The Tip Sheet loaded up with content with this episode looking at the fallout from Origin I, the massive turnover of NRL coaches and the upcoming platinum jubilee Monday game against the Canterbury Bulldogs.
The show kicks off with the boys breaking down the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup action from the weekend. While the Flegg struggled with errors, the Cup ran riot over the Mounties and lifted themselves into 3rd place on the ladder.
Behind The Mic has a little bit of everything this week. From the Kambosis fight to a stumbling loss from the NSW Blues and finally the coaching carousel that is the NRL. The latest on the Ryan Matterson negotiations leads the news section while both Sixties and Forty20 recap the Junior Representatives Awards gala night.
A full strength Parramatta lineup are the capstone of the previews as the both the boys tip a strong victory over the Bulldogs on Monday.
The Parramatta Eels might have a week off in the NRL but The Tip Sheet is busier than ever! State of Origin, Parra Stories and an overbrimming news section are just part of the bustling lineup this week.
The show starts with Behind The Mic as Spiro recaps the big win in Canberra and then gets stuck into one of the biggest weeks in the NRL as Origin 1 closes in.
Parramatta's 2022 NRLW squad was announced this week and it features the first ever Tarsha Gale graduate for the Blue & Gold. Sixties and Forty20 talk about the significant moment for the club and who fits where in a new look team.
Parra Stories takes The Tip Sheet to Guildford this time around as the boys talk to Clay White about one of the iconic junior clubs in Western Sydney.
With no NRL this week the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg get top billing with both teams playing at home in Kellyville this week. The Flegg are looking to build off a brilliant win in Canberra as they take on the Thunderbolts. Meanwhile the Cup are continue to press their claims to a berth in the Top 4 with a strong win over the Mounties.
It was the Dylan Brown show in Canberra as the rising superstar put on an incredible performance in the nation's capital in Round 12. A morning after edition of the review podcast sees Sixties and Forty20 wax lyrical about his heroics and the defensive gumption of the Eels in the second half.
However, another game means another controversial call and the boys have to rip into the carcass of another botched call surrounding Jordan Rapana and Tom Opacic. After venting their spleens the Round 12 review is capped off with the traditional 3, 2, 1 votes as Mitchell Moses and Bailey Simonsson clean up the pool after Dylan.
A massive win in the Jersey Flegg and a nail biter in the NSW Cup get their respective breakdowns before the show concludes with the celebration of Junior Paulo, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Ryan Matterson early selection for the NSW Blues in Game 1 of State Of Origin.
A road trip to the nation's capital is all that is left for the Parramatta Eels ahead of their bye. It won't be a simple road trip though given that the Canberra Raiders are riding a 3-game win streak and playing full of confidence. Sixties and Forty20 break down a huge game for the Blue & Gold in this week's preview podcast but there is plenty else to talk about before that.
Spiro is back to chat about the good and bad from the victory over the Sea Eagles. From Parramatta's slow start to the slew of controversial calls, the trio go into depth for it all. After missing out on Herbie Farnworth the Spiro raises the tip that the Eels have finally looked to have secured their next piece for 2023 with rumours connecting the club to rising backrower J'maine Hopgood.
The news is chock full of Origin talk this week and it starts with a swathe of Tarsha Gale Eels selected in representative squads. Throw in a trio of NRLW Eels earning call ups to the extended NSW team and there is plenty to celebrate. A quick game of 'Which Is Better' wraps up all the content before the breakdowns of Round 12.
The previews centre on the triple header at GIO Stadium as the Eels look to get revenge on the Green Machine in the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup.
It wasn't champagne rugby league but the Parramatta Eels rallied when it counted to lodge a 22-20 victory over the Sea Eagles in Clinton Gutherson's 150th NRL game.
Sixties and Forty20 jump into a belated instant reaction after a big post-game show at the Parramatta Leagues Club to discuss how the Eels won a tough game. The boys look at a string of controversial calls, coupled with an effort from the Sea Eagles that led to the game going down to the final minutes and seconds of play.
Sixties makes an impassioned plea for the Eels to put Ryan Matterson under lock and key with a brand new contract after the dynamic forward posted another excellent game. The duo discuss their best on field before breaking down a solid win in the NSW Cup that was highlighted by the return of Maika Sivo.
The Parramatta Eels finally arrive home after a month on the road in the NRL. Their opponents this week? None other than the Manly Sea Eagles. With both teams looking to right wrongs from Magic Round, who exactly will prevail? Sixties and Forty20 break down where Friday night's game will be won and lost with some bold predictions to boot.
Before that though the boys go Behind The Mic with Spiro as they delve into the chaos that is the Canterbury Bulldogs this week. With Trent Barrett announcing his departure from the club the trio speculate who is the frontrunner to replace him as Spiro drops his big tip.
A loaded NRL News section features a sudden coaching change and several notable retentions for the NRL and NRLW squad before the boys play a quick game of 'Which Is Worse?'.
An ugly start to Magic Round proved costly to the Parramatta Eels as they spotted the Sydney Roosters too many points early on. While a spirited second half comeback saw them bridge the gap to just a single score they fell short at the final hurdle.
Sixties and Forty20 analyse a game that blended frustration and pride together closely as they too have mixed emotions. From where the Eels let themselves down to the resilience shown to stick to the game plan and give the Roosters an almighty scare. Still though the club searches for greater levels of consistency and that is a focal point for the close out conversation.
Magic Round is here and while it means there is plenty of action up in Brisbane, it leaves us without any action in the grades below the NRL. Have no fear though, Forty20 and Sixties are undefeated when it comes to waffling on about footy and beyond so there is plenty to unpack in this edition of The Tip Sheet!
It all starts with Spiro as the boys go Behind The Mic. They debrief Parramatta's heroic win over the Penrith Panthers before looking at the Ryan Matterson situation and following up on the push for an official Retro Round.
Dean Widders re-signed as the Parramatta NRLW coach this week and the team goes into what that entails in the Eels News. A breakdown of the updated injury report closes that section out with Sixties providing some insight in the incorrect rumours of an early return for Marata Niukore.
To fill the space this week the boys play a game of 'Which Is Better?' and the topics range from Pancakes vs Waffles, Eric Grothe vs Semi Radradra and the Beatles vs The Rolling Stones.
As always the show finishes with a dive into the action from the upcoming weekend as the Eels take on the Roosters. Although both teams boast premiership credentials they are both searching for a higher level of consistency which sees Forty20 and Sixties investigate what that means for both line-ups this week.
Rocky Balboa vs Ivan Drago, Randy Marsh vs Batdad, The Parramatta Eels vs Penrith Panthers. Just a few of the greatest against the odds triumphs in sports entertainment history.
The follow-up to 2021's incredible elimination final against the Panthers was worth the wait. Tonight was a true successor to that instant classic in essentially every way as the undermanned Eels somehow outgunned the phenomenal Panthers 22-20. In doing so they ended a historic home streak for the reigning premiers and showed that despite slip-ups against some other teams, the Blue & Gold are built to take on the mightiest rosters in the NRL.
An understandably ecstatic Forty20 and Sixties wax long and lyrical about the iconic win as they break down one of the most fascinating and exhausting games of the season. Join the boys for all high, lows and big blows as the Eels bounce back from a loss in Darwin in the most emphatic manner possible.
Out of the frying pan and into the fire this week. The Eels head back to Sydney from a tough loss to the Cowboys in Darwin and head down the M4 to take on the reigning premiers in the Penrith Panthers. It is a brutal assignment but perhaps the one the Eels need given that iron sharpens iron.
Before that though, the show kicks off with a follow up to an editorial Sixties posted in the wake of the Darwin loss. The boys talk about the impact of social media and the difference between fair criticism and the ugly pile-on witnessed on the weekend.
Spiro drops a bomb on where he thinks NRL expansion might be taken in the near future as well detailing all the other action in the game as he takes the fellas Behind The Mic.
A big triple-header at BlueBet Stadium is the focus of the previews as the Eels take on the Panthers in all the grades on Friday. Parramatta will be looking to bounce back from a loss at each level but their opponents are well seeded in every competition and pose quite the hurdle.
The Eels were completely rolled by the North Queensland Cowboys in Darwin in Round 8. Out enthused and out executed, Parramatta quickly slipped off the pace in the torrid Northern Territory conditions and never looked a serious chance at knocking off the Cowboys.
Sixties and Forty20 try to break down a game where almost nothing went right and what the Eels can do to bounce back ahead of a brutal assignment against the reigning premiers.
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A hectic week in the NRL means a big dive Behind The Mic and Spiro joins the Sixties and Forty20 to tackle all the highs, lows and rising drama across the game. From even more MRC and Judiciary drama to which coaches are sitting on scalding hot seats, Behind The Mic has you covered this week.
It is a quiet news week for the Parramatta Eels so the boys decide to get creative and play Fantasy Fast Food Menu as they raise the blood pressure and create their perfect three course take away meals. With the only rule being that each item must come from a franchise or chain, the boys compare their choices and even get a little insight from Clinton Gutherson. They also open the floor to fans and listeners to post their choices in the comments.
With the Junior Representatives all wrapped up for the Blue & Gold in 2022, it leaves us with just the three grades of footy left (at least until the 2022 NRLW kicks off) and Sixties and Forty20 run through each clash up until the big game in Darwin.
The Parramatta Eels needed a palette cleanser after an incredibly frustrating loss to the Wests Tigers on Easter Monday and they found it with a 39-2 clinic against the Newcastle Knights.
It was a case of back to basics for the Eels as they expertly handled a pregame reshuffle to blow the Knights off the park. It was everything both Forty20 and Sixties wanted to see against the Tigers and while that loss still stings, it was hugely encouraging to see the team get everything right this week.
The boys look at the renewed focus on defence, how the Eels were able to able to effectively scheme a new look backline and halves pairing before breaking down some individual performance headlined by the outstanding Ryan Matterson.
As always the review pod caps off with a look at all the other Blue & Gold action from the weekend. This week features an impressive loss from an undermanned NSW Cup list and a heartbreaking defeat for the Tarsha Gale.
It is a short for the Parramatta Eels but a massive episode for The Tip Sheet. We kick off the show as we go Behind The Mic with Spiro to break down the Easter Monday loss and take a look at all the wild action in the NRL.
Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Craig McLaren and Clay Ross from the Greystanes Devils as we dive deep into the lastest Parra Story. Craig and Clay talk about the rich tapestry that is the foundation of the Devils and their incredibly close-knit community.
All that is left is news and previews as the boys look to power through both. They take the time though to celebrate a huge milestone for the Parramatta Eels and the Tarsha Gale with the ladies playing their first ever finals footy this week against the Newcastle Knights.
The NRL preview gets serious this week as Sixties takes the team to task about their lacking defence. Forty20 tips the team to bounce back in that regard but Sixties is concerned that Newcastle might find similar success across the park as the Tigers did last week.
The Tip Sheet unpacks an extremely disappointing Easter Monday result live from Jacks Bar & Grill with Brett Kenny. Stepping into the co-host seat this week is Clint as Sixties recovers from COVID and along with Forty20 and Kenny, the trio look at where the Parramatta Eels lost their way in the 21-20 loss.
The Eels are celebrating 75 years since the club's inception in 1947 and the boys chat to Kenny about his time in the game and at the club as part of those celebrations. It is little surprise but Brett proves to be a wonderful guest and his candid insights into the premiership playing group show exactly why they enjoyed so much success during the 80s.
The live reaction caps off with a quick review of both the NRL and NSW Cup games before we cut to a follow-up review of the game with Sixties and Forty20 where they take a second look at the loss with the benefit of a night's rest.
It is a monster weekend of footy with 5 days of NRL but the important stuff happens on Friday and Monday for the Parramatta Eels. Spiro is back to discuss all of the the big talking points for the Blue & Gold and he has a bone to pick with the wild inconsistency of suspensions handed out in the code.
There is big injury news this week - both good and bad. While the team loses Waqa Blake to a serious MCL injury, Sean Russell is finally given a return date to full duties and it is surprisingly close. The club is celebrating 75 years of the Eels and Sixties briefly takes a walk down memory lane ahead of a dedicated podcast to the anniversary.
As always the last portion of the podcast is dedicated to previews. It starts with the Harold Matthews who are playing finals footy against the Cronulla Sharks as we run right through to the NRL who take on the Wests Tigers on Easter Monday.
The machine that is the Parramatta Eels keeps on rolling - even in the face of serious adversity - as the Blue & Gold posted their 4th victory of the season tonight. Parramatta's 26-20 victory will go down as a game of two halves but the pluck and resilience of the Eels to absorb a tidal wave of Titan's possession in the second stanza was critical.
Sixties is plenty fired up though and kicks off the show on a massive tear as he takes inconsistent officiating and the use of cynical penalties to task. The boys discuss the 9-1 penalty count favouring the home team as well as various incidents from the game that stood out, headlined by the sin-binning of Junior Paulo.
There is plenty of great footy to discuss and the duo lavish praise on the forward pack this week for a lion-hearted group effort. The instant reaction closes out with the boys dishing out their 3, 2, 1 votes and a call to arms for Easter Monday!
The Tip Sheet arrives a day late this week as Forty20's throat recovers from a bout with COVID but the show still rolls on. This week kicks off with Spiro taking us Behind The Mic to talk about the rise and rise of Dylan Brown and the impact of Reed Mahoney on the team. We then pivot to some major NRL headlines haunting the Bulldogs and Broncos this week.
It is a Super Saturday of footy for the Eels this week with six games of rugby league taking place on the one day. It all kicks off with the high flying Tarsha Gale who are looking to cement their place in the Top 2 ahead of the finals. The boys go through each game from there until the capstone match against the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL.
The Parramatta Eels made a statement with their 48-14 annihilation of the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 4. Sixties and Forty20 were live from Jacks Bar & Grill inside Parramatta Leagues Club to break down all of the highs from the stunning victory. Joining them this week was Neville Glover who helped break down the game and also shared a couple of cracking stories.
00:00:26 - Introduction, Remembering & Celebrating Joe Briffa 00:07:25 - Behind The Mic With Spiro 00:35:56 - NRL News 00:52:31 - Previews
This week's episode of The Tip Sheet is dedicated to the late, great Joe Briffa. Joe was a close friend of both Sixties and Forty20. A wonderful man and perhaps the single most dedicated and dyed-in-the-wool fan of the Parramatta Eels. His sudden passing following a battle with cancer is a loss to both the club and the family and community of The Cumberland Throw. Both Sixties and Forty20 share what Joe meant to them in an emotional start to the show.
The boys press on - Joe would not have it any other way - because there is plenty of news to talk about and games to preview. It all starts with Spiro as we go Behind The Mic. All the fallout from Parramatta's stunning golden point victory over the Storm is discussed before Spiro throws some interesting mail onto the table.
Next up is the NRL News as Sixties and Forty20 break down the latest injury and signing news for the Blue & Gold. Last up are the previews as the Eels clash with the Dragons and Steelers right across the board. From Tarsha Gale to NRL it is an old fashioned gala weekend and the boys run their eyes across each and every match-up.
Sixties and Forty20 try to wrap their heads around an allround insane game of rugby league that saw the Eels claim a huge 28-24 victory over the Melbourne Storm.
With some of the highest highs and lowest lows possible inside a single game of footy, the boys pick out who made the biggest differences on the day. Dylan Brown immediately comes to mind for both pundits but there more than a few other Eels to figure in the conversation.
The instant reaction podcast finishes with a look at the other results today across the Junior Representatives and Jersey Flegg. The Eels claimed victories in all but one grade so there is plenty to celebrate on a massive Saturday of footy!
Another jam packed episode of The Tip Sheet awaits as the Eels prepare for huge showdowns in the NRL and NRLW this week. First things first though, Spiro joins Sixties and Forty20 to go Behind The Mic and wrap up everything happening in the world of the NRL.
There are fresh additions to Parramatta's injury ward this week as the boys look at how long the club will be without a couple of playmakers.
We then leap right into a full suite of previews to round out the show. First up - a Junior Representatives triple header at Redfern. The weekend matchups for the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup follow before the boys break down the two crucial main events in the NRL and NRLW.
An errant Ray Stone tackle handed the Sharks the keys to victory in an entertaining albeit frustrating game. Sixties and Forty20 launch into the post-mortem as the Eels drop their first game of the 2022 season.
A slow start dominated by defensive struggles marred another contest for the Blue & Gold and the boys try to figure out where it is breaking down for the Eels.
Despite the loss there were still good signs for Parramatta. Mitchell Moses battled through some targeted physical punishment to keep the Eels in the hunt while Dylan Brown threatened to break the line with every other touch. The duo look at what the club can salvage from the loss and just how concerned fans should be as the team falls to 1-1.
While the NRL failed to get the choccies today, it was otherwise a hugely successful Saturday as the entirety of the Junior Representatives and the Jersey Flegg posted victories. Forty20 and Sixties run through the results in rapid fire fashion to finish the show.
Intro - 00:00:26 News - 00:01:55 Behind The Mic With Spiro - 00:06:15 Previews - 00:52:30
In the preview edition of The Tip Sheet, Sixty and Forty20 kick off the show with the news. Starting with the Parramatta Leagues Club elections that close on Sunday, Sixties reminds eligible members to get online and vote! They then discuss Parramatta getting linked to Jack Bird as the backrower mulls a two year extension with the Dragons.
The boys welcome back Spiro and go Behind The Mic with the talented 2GB Producer to talk all of the fallout from the weekend for the Eels as well as some of the big points dominating NRL watercooler chatter.
The final third of the podcast delves into a monster round of previews. The Junior Representatives are finally back with the Eels hosting the Bears in a triple header at New Era. Sixties and Forty then blitz from the Flegg, Cup, NRLW and NRL team lists and how they look ahead of the weekend action.
Sixties and Forty20 were live from Jacks Bar & Grill in the heart of the Parramatta Leagues Club following a historic NRL and NRLW double header for the Eels.
Steve Ella returns from guest starring on The Tip Sheet last year to talk the boys through how he saw the 4-point victory in the NRL. He also fields a variety of questions from social media about how he earned the nickname 'Zip zip' and some golden anecdotes about the Guru himself.
Parramatta notched a critical victory in the NRLW and who better to talk about with Sixties and Forty then Mary Konstantopoulos herself. The trio talk about a dream debut for Emily Curtain, Maddie Studdon's monster second half and the tour de force that is Botille Vette-Welsh.
The boys close out the show with a quick recap of the NRL game before signing off ahead of their next live appearance in Round 4!
Intro - 00:00:26
Spiro - 00:02:30
News - 00:43:40
Previews - 00:54:31
Hill Bulls - 01:37:00
It is another cram packed edition of The Tip Sheet as the boys rip into the launch of the NRL. Spiro Christopoulos joins Sixties and Forty to give the inside word from the Captain's Call as well as his tips ahead of Round 1.
The boys chat about the rumour of the Eels shoring up their wing depth with the pickup of Zac Cini and then dive into the overhaul of the NRL judiciary and match review committee.
A full weekend of footy is previewed from the Jersey Flegg right through to the NRL before the show caps off with the first installment of the 2022 Parra Stories as the boys chat to the wonderful Hills Bulls.
Matt Brady (Pathway & Participation Manager) is back to talk about the state of the junior district for the Parramatta Eels in this episode of The Tip Sheet. Both the code and the district has worn two of the toughest years ever following the ravages of COVID, Brady talks the boys through the new initiatives designed to drive participation rates and the level of competition.
Speaking of junior footy, the Junior Representatives were unfortunately cancelled this week leaving the NRLW as the only action this weekend. Sixties and Forty20 preview the Round 2 clash against the St George Illawarra Dragons to round out the show.
The Eels forged their own piece of NRLW history in Round 1 as Maddie Studdon drilled a game-winning field goal to claim the 13-12 victory over the Newcastle Knights. The Tip Sheet celebrates both the win and the NRLW's first ever field goal with a comprehensive breakdown of who starred and how the team shaped up in its first ever match.
The show then turns to the triple-header of trials against the Penrith Panthers. A dominant 36-0 rout of the reigning premiers has plenty of people talking but Forty20 and Sixties turn the stove back down to a tidy simmer after considering who Penrith held out.
Still there was plenty of positives to enjoy and the boys talk through them one-by-one including the rise of Sean Russell among others. Sixties puts the finishing touches on the show with a rundown of how the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg fared ahead of their season openers.
0:00:00 - Introduction 0:01:15 - NRL News 0:27:44 - NRL Trial vs St George Illawarra Dragons Review 1:02:12 - Jersey Flegg Trial & Junior Representatives Rd 3 1:21:38 - NRL Trial vs Penrith Panthers Preview 1:36:16 - NRLW Round 1 vs Newcastle Knights Preview
There is way too much to talk about this week in the NRL and NRLW but Forty20 and Sixties try their darndest to cover it all in this week's episode of The Tip Sheet!
Kicking off with news from all corner of the NRL, the boys discuss player re-signings, injury updates, Bunker changes and potential signing news for the Blue & Gold. Sixties caps off the segment with an explanation as to where training reports have gone as the Eels ramp up towards Round 1.
The spotlight is turned to the trial against the Dragons. Who starred? Who improved their stock? What did we learn from the narrow loss? All these questions and more are answered before the duo discuss the season ending injury for Haze Dunster and the tackle that brought it all about.
A blitz through the Jersey Flegg trial and Round 3 of the Junior Representatives follows. Then he boys get into the previews of the NRL trial against the Penrith Panthers and the launch of the NRLW for the Parramatta Eels as they take on the Newcastle Knights in Round 1.
We apologise for the gargantuan episode but there really was that much to cover and breakdown this week. Catch you guys next episode!
The ramp up to Round 1 goes to another level this weekend with Parramatta's first NRL trial. The Eels host the Dragons at CommBank Stadium on Sunday night and Sixties and Forty20 breakdown a surprisingly strong trial list.
With Shaun Lane talking helm of the team, the boys look at who could star, who could surprise and what else the Eels want to see out of Sunday's hit out.
Joey Grima then joins the show to discuss a far much successful week in the Junior Representatives with the club taking two of three games from the Bulldogs while also claiming victory in a friendly between development squads. The trio look at the success of the Tarsha Gale and the Harold Matthews before analysing where the SG Ball are struggling.
As the preseason continues to whir into overdrive The Tip Sheet ramps up itself. This week's episode hits off with the announcement of club co-captains as talismanic prop forward Junior Paulo is elevated alongside inspirational fullback Clinton Gutherson to lead the Blue & Gold. Sixties and Forty20 discuss the move and how it reflects on Junior's personal journey and the growth of his character.
The conversation then turns to All-Star week where the Eels are heavily represented in the NRLW while Wiremu Greig carries the flag for the club in the NRL. Parramatta news this week is rounded out on two positive fronts with the announcement of the Johnny Mannah Walk 4 Lymphoma and the fact that the Eels have officially sold out of sponsorship slots for their NRLW program.
Sixties shares the latest from training as the NRL squad begin preparations for their first trial against the St George Illawarra Dragons. As almost always, the show closes out with Joey Grima joining the boys to breakdown the latest from the Junior Representatives. Joey reflects on a testing opening week for our pathways and analyses where they will need to improve to take down the Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 2.
The NRL and NRLW squads are powering through the final stretches of their preseasons as the Junior Representatives gear up for their first round of action on the weekend. Sixties and Forty20 launch into an episode of The Tip Sheet centred on those two themes with Joey Grima running point on all the news out of the juniors.
Firstly though the boys take a good look at the rules changes and adjustments announced this week as the NRL walks back rulings around the controversial 'Six Again' change as well as the glut of free interchanges that plagued the game in 2021. On the whole both Sixties and Forty20 agree the NRL applied a large dose of common sense across the board here.
From there is is all action as Sixties gives a status update on both the NRL and NRLW before Joey Grima takes a brief break from a crazy schedule to preview Round 1 of the Junior Representatives.
So strap yourselves in as we hit the 'GO' on the first action of 2022!
While the greater rugby league community often looks back to the golden run from 1981 to 1986 for the Parramatta Eels, the foundations of that success was laid in the 1970s. Neville Glover was an integral part of the team that changed the culture of the club and propelled them towards those dizzying heights. Famously, or infamously, immortalised for a costly drop in the 1976 Grand Final - Glover has never shied away from the moment and speaks frankly to Sixties and Forty20 about not only the drop but the unique lead up to the match itself.
Ultimately, Glover's body of work speaks for itself regardless of any singular moment with the winger elected by fans to the starting team of the Parramatta Legends in 2002. Neville has also lead an exemplary life away from football, forging a distinguished career in the NSW Police Force and earning a medal of the Order Of Australia for selfless work across a huge range of communities.
Neville Glover joined The TIp Sheet live from the Parramatta Leagues Club in 2020 and shares some wonderful candid moments from his career including a cracking tale or two between he and Eric Grothe!
The Tip Sheet lights the fuse on a huge season for the Blue & Gold with an exclusive catch-up with Mark O'Neill. The General Manager of Football joins Sixties and Forty20 ahead of the upcoming season to talk recruitment and retention, club depth, the impact of COVID and the rise of the NRLW squad.
O'Neill answers a flurry of questions about Parramatta's hectic offseason which saw the loss of several core players as well as the retentions of club cornerstones in Clinton Gutherson, Junior Paulo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard. Not to be forgotten either are the additions of Bailey Simonsson and Mitch Rein and their potential impact on 2022 is discussed.
The club's depth and success of its NSW Cup squad in 2021 becomes the next focal point for the show as the trio explore the club's pathways in relation to the ever looming spectre of COVID and how it could all influence the upcoming season.
The first show of the year wraps up with a look at the additions of Michael Ennis, Paul McGregor and Simon (sorry, 'Germ') Woolford to the coaching staff and the outlook for the Eels in the maiden NRLW campaign.
The Tip Sheet farewells 2021 on a high note following the news of Junior Paulo's 4-year contract extension. Before that though they talk a different kind of junior with Joey Grima as they check in on the junior representative pathways before the Christmas break in what is their busiest period of the year.
Sixties and Junior discuss the importance of retaining Paulo and how it tips the scales back towards the Eels in terms of their long-term outlook. With one of their talismanic leaders committed to the club for four more years, Parramatta have two monstrous cornerstones for their forward pack in Paulo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard.
The additions of Josh Hodgson for 2023 and Bailey Simonsson for next season give Parramatta a distinctly Canberran flair to recruitment. The boys weigh up the pros and cons that the grizzled veteran Hodgson will bring to the roster.
The boys zip through the Blue & Gold news with Jock Brazel earning an invitation to the Future Blues camp while the club finalised its NRLW roster for the first of two competitions in 2022.
It couldn't be any more fitting to sign off for 2021 than to get a comprehensive run down from training from Sixties. He talks Forty20 through the new faces, who is impressing - including the sensational arrival of Bailey Simonsson.
And with that we put the full wrap on the year of 2021! We would like to wish all our listeners and readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you eat an outrageously large amount of delicious food and enjoy the company of those you love. See you in 2022!
2022 is set to be a massive year for the NRLW and the women's game in general. With two seasons of the NRLW, the Rugby League World Cup and a suite of representative games all crammed into 12 months, no other year has come close to the amount of action set to be delivered.
Sixties and Forty20 sit down with star recruit Kennedy Cherrington to talk everything about the upcoming mega-season of NRLW and her journey across coasts and codes to arrive where she is now. There is no doubt that Kennedy will quickly become a fan favourite among the Blue & Gold faithful with her wonderful personality while her candor and insight on the state of the game provide important perspective ahead of Parramatta's inaugural NRLW campaign.
Sixties delivers his next chapter in the Parramatta Stories series as Ricky Orsina of the Seven Hills Kangaroos joins the show. The boys discuss the rumoured demise of the club (and as the saying goes how it was greatly exaggerated)and how they are looking to heavily bolster their ranks in 2022. The 'Roos also have a particularly strong connection to the Parramatta Eels with the Green & Gold and the Blue & Gold sharing something important in common - Brad Arthur.
The show concludes on a sombre note with the shock retirement of Keegan Hipgrave. Forty20 and Sixties tip their hat to the young forward for making such a brave call and agree that he did the right thing by himself and his family.
Intro - 0:00:26 RCG Re-signs - 0:01:05 Curtis Scott Reportedly Signs - 0:09:57 Maddie Studdon Joins Eels NRLW - 0:22:38 New Coaching Consultants Michael Ennis & Paul McGregor - 0:27:21 Simon Woolford Rumored To Be New Flegg Coach - 0:33:43 ALAND Re-ups For 3 Years - 0:38:41 Marata Niukore Leaves For NZ - 0:42:10 Papali'i Rejects Eels' First Offer - 0:51:25 Mahoney Wined & Dined By Bulldogs - 0:57:08 Eels Linked To Simonsson - 1:03:43 NRL & NRLW Draws - 1:05:28 Joey Grima - 1:16:05
The 2022 NRL preseason it just about ready to begin and the boys have convened fittingly for the Pre-Preseason Supershow! There is plenty of news, rumours and happenings to discuss so Sixties and Forty20 get right on it in a gargantuan episode of The Tip Sheet.
Starting with a bang with the massive news that Reagan Campbell-Gillard will be an Eel until the end of 2025, the boys walk through the almost shock retention. From there they talk Curtis Scott, Maddie Studdon, several rumoured and confirmed coaching appointments, a major sponsor re-upping and a swathe of recruitment and retention rumours.
The NRL and NRLW draws have finally been released. What do they mean for the Eels? The boys break down what looks to be another tough run for the Blue & Gold and how it can shape both their NRL and NRLW premiership pushes.
The second half of this beast features the return of Joey Grima who walks The Tip Sheet through the changes and growth in Parramatta's elite junior pathways for the 2022 seasons. Joey provides rare insight into testing and medial protocols and then guides the boys through the upcoming preseasons for the junior pathways and NRLW.
The Tip Sheet checks in during the off-season to see what has been doing for the Parramatta Eels. As it turns out, there is plenty to discuss so Forty20 and Sixties get right to it as they go over the wild spread of recruitment and retention news featuring head coach Brad Arthur, Mitch Rein and Will Smith and then dive into Reagan Campbell-Gillard's bombshell announcement.
Michael Jennings has finally broken his silence after accepting a 3-year suspension from Sports Integrity Australia but he still maintains his innocence. The boys discuss what that means and where his legacy with the game and the Eels sits.
Finally the episode rounds out with a great big whack of junior footy discussion. Sixties and Forty20 look at the significant announcement about the temporary amalgamation of the Parramatta and Canterbury districts in the post-COVID era. The show finishes with a terrific chat with the wonderful Natalie Fa'Auiga E'e of the Canley Vale Kookas. Natalie, the club secretary, proudly walks the boys through the history of the plucky club and explores how family is truly at the heart of everything they do.
With today marking the first day in a long, long time that the Parramatta Leagues Club is able to open their doors to loyal patrons, it is only fitting that we too celebrate a truly memorable moment for The Tip Sheet brought to you on location at the home of the Eels.
David Liddiard's presence on this particular pregame show was not scheduled and was a spur of the moment opportunity sparked by Steve Ella. Originally Sixties and Forty20 were booked in for a chat with Ella (which you can listen to right here) but David was also in attendance and was gracious enough to take the plunge on the spot in front of a packed house at Pablos.
Discover Liddiard's incredible introduction to the club and the camaraderie he shared with his blue & gold brothers as well as the indelible legacy he forged once he hung up his boots with the founding of the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (NASCA).
It is time for the first takes on the upcoming 2022 season and The Tip Sheet is starting with the announcement of the Junior Representatives squads. Long time friend of The Throw and The Parra Podcast regular, Ham, joins the show to add his familiarity and expertise with the juniors to the discussion.
The trio welcome back Joey Grima after a considerable hiatus and waste zero time getting into the nitty gritty of junior footy. Joey, as always is both incredibly accommodating and informative and details the boys on the full lay of the land in Parramatta's farm system.
From there Ham helps Sixties and Forty20 breakdown the three junior representative squads announced this week across the Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale. Who is returning and who are the new faces? What positions will be a strength for their respective squads and who will star for those teams?
This episode closes out with another installment in The Parra Stories series. Club President Paul Fuda joins The Tip Sheet to talk about one of the biggest movers and shakers in the Parramatta junior district in the Rouse Hill Rhinos. Paul takes Sixties and Forty20 through the history of the club, their brilliant development of their coaching staff and the importance of Pink Day for the Rhinos.
While the actual names of these incredibly coveted gongs (he says with his tongue firmly in cheek) is very much a work-in-progress, Sixties and Forty20 are proud to present their inaugural edition of TCT's Season Awards. From Harold Matthews to the NRL and everything in-between the boys recap how each of the six season campaigns fared and who were the standouts in each team.
Player Of The Year, Best Back, Best Forward and the Sixties' Spotlight Award for the player to watch are up for grabs. Both Forty20 and Sixties picked their winners without any knowledge of each other's selections with the sole caveat that any given player can only take out a single award even if they played across multiple grades.
Bernie Gurr joins The Tip Sheet for one last time in 2021 to recap the loss against Penrith and breakdown the entirety of Parramatta's season. The boys put the heartbreaking loss to the Panthers under the microscope and analyse one of the most intense finals in recent history.
Gurr looks at who excelled, who exceeded expectations and where the Eels need to improve for the 2022 season. Before he signs off the boys canvas him for his winner of the prestigious Ken Thornett Medal as well as who will go on to glory among the remaining 4 premiership contenders.
Sixties and Forty20 allow themselves a moment of introspection once Bernie is gone to reflect on the 2021 journey and thank all the wonderful people who made it what is was - chief among those our readers and listeners. So thank you all sincerely for helping make TCT what it is. Look forward to a hectic offseason and preseason!
There are instant reactions and there are instant reactions. This is definitely the latter and this episode of The Tip Sheet truly hits different. Why? Because the Parramatta Eels have drawn the curtains on their 2021 campaign despite one of the most determined, desperate and whole-hearted team efforts seen by any club in a long, long time.
Sixties and Forty20 convene for the final instant reaction of the year after the Penrith Panthers prevailed 8-6 in a game that was played in arguably the most intense and physical cauldron seen outside of a Grand Final or State Of Origin. The two teams absolutely hammered each other for 80-minutes of pure brutality. The boys can't help but feel of the effort they witnessed tonight and that drives the discussion for the entire podcast.
Of course, there are some complaints about how the game was officiated at crucial moments and the show is even paused momentarily so Sixties and Forty20 can dip into Brad Arthur's post-match press conference. Parramatta's commander-in-chief takes the extraordinarily rare step (for him at least) of suggesting that Penrith's carry-on in the press over the last fortnite influenced the contest tonight and he certainly has room to be upset given a string of critical calls that were missed.
After venting their frustrations the fellas make a point of focusing on the 17 players and the coaching staff that did themselves so proud and we hope that is the sentiment shared by fans following this loss. The Eels were all heart tonight. They were brilliant. They were courageous. Above that all though, they were desperately unlucky and that is sometimes just how it goes with sports.
The Parramatta Eels versus the Penrith Panthers - a finals derby 21-years in the making. All the marbles are on the line in week two of the finals as these two Western Sydney rivals play for a berth against the Melbourne Storm in the grand final qualifier.
Bernie Gurr once again joins the show to share the Eels journey through the finals series with Sixties and Forty20. Gurr breaks down the fallout from week one of the finals before eyeing up how the Eels and Panthers match-up. The boys work in his wake to discuss some preemptive work by the media to establish narratives this week before making their bold predictions for the Saturday night showdown.
This week's preview show closes out with an enjoyable chat with Daniel Essey - the president of the Baulkham Hill Brumbies. Spearheaded by Sixties, the Parra Stories have been a terrific insight into the makeup of the Parramatta junior district. Daniel is no exception here and the work that he and the outstanding team at the Brumbies has done makes for quality discussion.
One podcast simply wasn't enough to encapsulate Week 1 of the NRL finals! The boys are back for a second crack at it all as Chris Warren joins the show to lend his takeaways to the mix. Warren talks Sixties and Forty20 through his journey in sports media through the Western Reds, London Broncos and now SEN 1170 and shares his insights into the 2021 finals.
TLT is upon us but before we get there Sixties and Forty20 go through the three other clashes in the first week of the finals and just what stood out for them. With Melbourne dismantling Manly, the Titans snatching defeat from the jaws of glorious victory and Souths ambushing the Panthers there is plenty to discuss!
Finally we wrap the show up with the announcement of Saturday's teams. Penrith look to be at full-strength and are certainly a formidable proposition while the Eels welcome back a familiar face.
Parramatta's errors and miscues kept the Newcastle Knights in the contest for longer than we all thought but in the end the Blue & Gold prevailed 28-20 to book a date with the Penrith Panthers in Week 2 of the finals.
Sixties and Forty20, fresh off the win, convene to discuss the pulsating contest in which the Newcastle Knights produced one of their best efforts of 2021 to challenge to the Eels. Thankfully though, a Mitchell Moses masterclass carried the day with the star halfback having a hand in everything be it by run, pass or kick. The boys look at some of the key touches from Parramatta's halfback and why the intent he signalled early meant everything towards the end result.
Isaiah Papali'i and Ray Stone were central to the win with both men adapting to new roles and responsibilities this week while Reagan Campbell-Gillard made several thunderous statements in defence in his return from injury. Their efforts and exploits and discussed by Sixties and Forty20 before the puzzling logic of the bunker is brought into the spotlight.
All this and more on a super charged finals installment of The Tip Sheet!
Bernie Gurr spearheads the first edition of The Tip Sheet for the 2021 NRL Finals as Sixties and Forty20 dive into what lies ahead for the Blue & Gold with one of the podcast's most eternally insightful guests.
Newcastle awaits on the horizon but first the trio explore how the Eels are arriving into the postseason with their recent results against the Melbourne Storm and Penrith Panthers. From there it is all about Sunday and sudden death footy as Gurr breaks down where Parramatta need to excel against the Novocastrians and the pitfalls they have to avoid.
In the closing segments of this week's episode, Sixties and Forty20 take a quick look at the match-ups they like on Sunday and how the bench can make a big-time impact on the contest.
It isn't often that you can witness a 40-6 drubbing and come away impressed with the losing roster but that is exactly the kind of anomalous result we got in Round 25. Against the full fury of a top premiership contender, the assorted reserves and rookies of the Blue & Gold stood tall and delivered an incredibly gutsy and whole hearted performance.
Sixties and Forty20 sign off on the 2021 regulation with an instant reaction podcast that celebrates the efforts of Ray Stone, Will Smith and Makahesi Makatoa (among quite a few others!) that has more than likely given Brad Arthur plenty to contemplate with sudden death footy looming against the Newcastle Knights.
News 1:41 NRL Preview 23:26 All Saints Toongabbie Tigers 1:10:27
In a fittingly bumper episode to herald an end to the regulation reason, Sixties and Forty20 go deep into golden point talking about the Eels, NRLW and the All Saints Toongabbie Tigers this week.
The show kicks off with the news that the NRLW will be delayed into the early months of 2022, setting up a double competition next year. The boys talk about the logistics behind the decision and what it means for both the ladies and the Parramatta Eels before tackling the next bit of news. Said news features some recent signing speculation for the Eels involving Blake Ferguson and Tyrone Peachey. Sixties and Forty20 explore the logic behind both moves and where Peachey's best fit would hypothetically be for the Blue & Gold.
Even with the club resting a massive host of stars and core players for their Round 25 clash with the Penrith Panthers, Forty20 and Sixties have fun with the team list. The celebrated debuts of Samuel Loizou and Ky Rodwell are big reasons why but the boys are also keen to see more of Sean Russell as well enjoying a storied individual moment for Will Smith. This week also marks Brad Arthur's 200th NRL coaching cap and the duo take a short moment to reflect on the milestone.
Finally, The Tip Sheet welcomes Tim Moggridge to the show to talk about the All Saints Toongabbie Tigers. Tim walks the boys through the sensational work the Tigers are pioneering for women in league in the Parramatta district as well as their important endeavours in mental health.
You fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is "never get involved in a land war in Asia," but only slightly less well-known is this: Never go in against the Eels when a streak is on the line!
A fortnight can be forever in the realms of professional sports, particularly in rugby league. This time two weeks ago the Eels were reeling out of a catastrophic loss to the Manly Sea Eagles and the pundits were piling it on thick and heavy. Would they win another game this year? Who should be the new head coach? Should they just tear it all down and rebuild again?
A stunning 22-10 victory over the Melbourne Storm on a night layered with history has completely changed the script and Sixties and Forty20 and practically bouncing off the walls to break this one down. Missing Reed Mahoney, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Ryan Matterson and Maika Sivo coming into the contest and then losing Shaun Lane, Marata Niukore and Clinton Gutherson through the game, the Parramatta Eels had no right to win this.
And yet they did. The Eels fanned the sparks of victory over the Cowboys into a raging inferno that saw them physically dominate the game's premier club in a nigh unseen manner. In claiming the win, Parramatta brought an end to Melbourne's historic 19-game winning streak while simultaneously ending their 30-game streak in Queensland while ALSO achieving a rare 2-game set sweep in the regulation season over Craig Bellamy.
There is PLENTY to talk about this week so tune in and join the conversation as the boys coming in off the back fence.
A pivotal junction in the season has arrived for the Parramatta Eels as they face down the Melbourne Storm amidst a historic moment in the making. Craig Bellamy and his men are chasing the longest win streak in rugby league history in Australia. It creates a fascinating backdrop to a game where Parramatta are desperately trying to gear up their finals campaign.
Sixties and Forty20 analyse a truly formidable Melbourne line-up and try to find a thread to pull apart. They canvas the statistical dominance of the Victorian franchise in 2021 and how it has made them the premiership favourites yet again.
The Eels have made several changes this week and the boys chat about each of them, including the return of Blake Ferguson. The scintillating match-up between young gun Will Penisini and Storm powerhouse Justin Olam is a big talking point before the boys look at how Parramatta can attack the Storm in broader strokes.
The Eels finally broke their drought, albeit at the expense of another luckless team in the North Queensland Cowboys, with a 32-16 victory in Round 23. Sixties and Forty20 are on hand as always to dive into the post-game and it is something close to foreign territory this week given the last month of results.
Mitchell Moses stood tall as he led the way to victory for Parramatta but it was an improved week for the entire spine as Sixties gives credit to Clinton Gutherson, Dylan Brown and Joey Lussick. Forty20 singles out Waqa Blake once again as one of the Eels' best while together the boys note the shift in defensive principles this week.
Of course it was far from a polished game and the boys break down where the Eels got loose tonight given they both bled late points to the Cowboys and left plenty of points on the field themselves.
There is a distinct Wild West Theme this week on The Tip Sheet with the Parramatta Eels taking on the North Queensland Cowboys while James Power of the Kellyville Bushrangers also joins the show.
Sixties and Forty20 analyse the personnel changes this week and run their eye over the opposition looking for potential mismatches. Eventually they circle back to the issues that have been plaguing the Blue & Gold over the the last month. They each pick an aspect of the game they want to see the Eels take ownership of on Saturday night in order to claim a breakthrough victory.
After that the boys welcome James Power on to the podcast to talk about the Bushrangers. The Bushrangers and the Eels are extremely close these days, we mean that quite literally, given the two organisations share the same facilities and the trio talk about that relationship. From there they discuss the significance of Oscar's Day and the challenges facing an up and coming junior rugby league club.
Before we all entered a second lockdown, before the entirety of the NRL competition was uprooted into QLD in a desperate (and successful) bid to keep the 2021 premiership alive, TCT enjoyed the incredible privilege of hosting several pregame shows at the Parramatta Leagues Club.
These experiences included some wonderful chats with former greats and colourful members of Parramatta's blue and golden reign of the 1980s. We are re-releasing those sit-down discussions in their own right to celebrate some of the finest individuals to represent the club.
We start today with Steve Ella, the Zip-Zip Man, a storied member of one of the greatest backlines ever assembled in rugby league.
The Parramatta Eels may have finally arrived at rock bottom with a performance against the Manly Sea Eagles that could only be described as insipid and woeful. The 56-10 capitulation saw everything that has hamstrung the Eels over the last month become magnified to a far greater scope.
Sixties and Forty20 try to make sense of the disastrous outcome which saw players, coaches and systems collapse wholesale, thereby catapulting the Eels into 6th place on the ladder. The catastrophic failures at all levels for the Blue & Gold is on the table this week as the plight of Parramatta somehow worsens with the finals just around the corner.
The boys freely acknowledge that a loss of this magnitude is going to elicit a hugely emotional response from a fanbase desperate to see the team turn it around. All we ask is that everyone please keep the personal attacks, be it on players, coaches or eachother, out of it. Discuss tactical audibles, roster moves and personnel changes as you want and need to but don't turn the comment section into a battlefield.
The Eels take on archrivals Manly in a crucial match for both teams in Round 22. The Sea Eagles are one of the form teams of the competition and feature the game's most exciting talent in Tom Trbojevic and the boys take their time to analyse where the Sea Eagles do most of their damage.
Much of the episode is spent with an introspective filter on however as Sixties and Forty20 piece together the argument that the Eels need to rediscover who they are. Among the heavy introspection the boys also discuss the changes to the playing roster for Round 22 and celebrate the debut of Makahesi Makatoa.
The Parramatta Eels find themselves in a very real quandary as they dropped their third straight game following a 40-12 loss to the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Round 21. Sixties and Forty20 try to decipher where it has all gone wrong for the Blue & Gold over the last three rounds and how it can be remedied ahead of a crucial match against the Sea Eagles.
Conversation in the media has now turned to the notion that the Parramatta Eels were never really premiership contenders and the boys discuss the validity of the call. Did the club and fans overestimate the roster and if so how far short are the Eels of contending?
Finally, with Reed Mahoney succumbing to the same shoulder injury that saw him miss State of Origin the Eels have a huge hole to fill. Joey Lussick will step into the breach once more but do the Eels need to make more changes? The boys argue the case for Bryce Cartwright and why the absence of the NSW Cup might shape a multitude of such possible decisions.
Usually at this point I would try to write a witty or informative synopsis to breakdown this episode of The Tip Sheet. That task is particularly difficult this week after Sixties and myself were left pinching ourselves following an incredible discussion with one of the most beloved figures of rugby league in Yvonne Sampson.
Yvonne, who has crossed paths with Sixties and myself over the years, joins The Tip Sheet to talk about the brilliant career she has forged in rugby league, the hilarious and amazing identities she has met along the way and how she and others have changed the landscape for the next generation of young ladies who share the same passion she does. Those are my entirely my words by the by, Yvonne is far too humble to ever take such deserved credit.
It is the most enjoyable podcast we have ever done bar none and that is not something we say lightly. Sixties and myself have had the good fortune to interview Parramatta legends like Brett Kenny and Steve Ella while we also have the extremely rare privilege to invite the likes of Joey Grima and Bernie Gurr onto the show. This is the new gold standard.
I hope you all enjoy this podcast as much as we did because it really isn't hard to see how Yvonne Sampson rose to such prominence in the code given the way she carries herself as both a fan of the game and one of the leading figures in the media.
Sixties, myself and TCT are incredibly thankful to Yvonne for taking a lengthy chunk out of her extremely busy day to talk to us but the end result, I feel at least, is amazing.
Sixties and Forty20 hold their stomachs to wade into the wake of the Round 20 loss to the Roosters. This week's instant reaction is a brutal one as the Eels let themselves down massively in both preparation and execution. The boys talk about the very obvious overcompensation that we saw from the loss to the Canberra Raiders and how that backfired but also converse about the need for tempered responses among the fandom.
The boys have put together another bumper episode of The Tip Sheet ahead of Round 20 as special guests Shaun Diviney and Joey Grima enter the fray.
Diviney, lead singer of Aussie rockers Short Stack, talks to Sixties and Forty20 about his journey as a musician, father and fan of the mighty Blue & Gold. The wide-ranging discussion is plenty of fun through out and Shaun offers a particularly insightful answer when prompted on which Eel he feels is the key in our run to the finals.
The boys work through back-to-back guests as Joey Grima rejoins the show to take everyone the second NRL lockdown. As always, Joey's perspective helps add layers of understanding to complex matters and it is no different here with the NRL in the QLD bubble. From there the boys discuss a hugely promising debut by Will Penisini, dip into the mail bag and go home with a discussion about Thursday night's cracker against the Sydney Roosters.
Breaking down a loss is never fun but Forty20 and Sixties dive into the nitty gritty of the upset defeat Parramatta sustained against the Canberra Raiders in Round 19. Canberra proved to be far more resilient and combative than anticipated while the Eels themselves were guilty of squandering too many prime attacking opportunities. The boys chat about where it went wrong, the terrific debut of Will Penisini and the controversial finish to the fierce contest in a free flowing review.
The QLD Odyssey continues for the Eels as Sixties and Forty20 preview their Thursday night clash against the Canberra Raiders. With the Raiders left reeling from a slew of injuries to top line stars, Parramatta are poised to capitalise on it to topple the men from the capital. The return of Blake Ferguson and the debut of Will Penisini add plenty of spice to this game for the Blue & Gold as the boys discuss what the rookie and the seasoned veteran can bring to the team.
With the preview out of the way the lads turn their eyes to the NRL to chat about midseason signings and the new monstrosity the game might have created by changing the acquisition deadline. Sixties teases a segment for next week's podcast as the boys look to explore their favourite (and not so favourite) venues away from home.
The Eels bagged win #13 with a stout 26-8 victory over the Gold Coast Titans as they embarked their QLD odyssey driven by COVID-19. Sixties and Forty20 discuss how Parramatta won the day in a game where they were without the services of both Mitchell Moses and Junior Paulo. From the pure speed of Dylan Brown to the utter class of Reed Mahoney, the boys don't leave a stone unturned in their break down.
This week's episode of The Tip Sheet rounds out with a quick review of the Blues and the roles that Moses and Paulo played in the Game 3 loss.
The bye week brings a bumper edition of The Tip Sheet as Forty20 and Sixties take it well beyond golden point. It all begins with the hugely anticipated return of Joey Grima, who has plenty to say, as the boys talk NRLW, State of Origin and the philosophy of field goals.
TCT and The Tip Sheet get a very special guest this week as they welcome Fletch to the show. It just so happens to be his birthday on the day of recording for this week's episode and the budding podcaster (co-host of The EELectric Podcast, check it out!) joins the boys to form a super-panel for all things Parramatta!
With no game to preview this week, Sixties leads a NRL potpourri. Starting with discussions about the Parramatta roster and then shifting through the state of the game, draw integrity and State of Origin, the duo run through a medley of topical topics in the game.
With both teams each missing a star in the spine, just a solitary point separated the Parramatta Eels and the Penrith Panthers at full time in Round 16. Alas it was the Eels that found themselves on the wrong side of the 13-12 margin but in many ways it was a result that gives them plenty to build on.
Sixties and Forty20 jump in for an instant reaction podcast to diagnose where Parra tripped themselves up and how they managed to stick it to their Western Sydney rival in a hard fought battle from both sides.
It sets up a salivating return clash between the two teams in the last round of the regulation season. With that in mind, the boys cast their eyes forward and see what lies ahead for the Eels out of their bye and how they could tweak and tinker with their roster to get the most out of it. Sixties makes a bold call on the matter and speculates that a certain winger could find his way back into the fold.
An awful first half where the Parramatta Eels struggled to complete a set gave way to a vastly improved second stanza as Brad Arthur's men gunned to the Bulldogs down 36-10. Forty20 and Sixties reflect on Parra's 12th win of the year and what proved to be the difference in a game that was quintessentially one of two halves.
With both sides suffering from contentious sin-bins the drama this week surprisingly focuses on a bizarre stop in play caused by a Canterbury trainer. Although the boys try to explain what happened they are left none the wiser for the event that will surely capture the eye of the NRL administration.
Isaiah Papali'i's incredible individual season continued with another blockbusting game as the game's form backrower repeatedly trampled the Bulldogs into submission. The run on rookies continues for Parramatta with Sean Russell nabbing a double on debut and Sixties and Forty20 look at how the young man handled the pressure cooker that is the NRL.
With Origin 2 looming ahead as a standalone fixture, how it impacts the Eels is a key talking point. An injury to Harry Grant opens an unlikely door for Reed Mahoney if he is sufficiently recovered while Jake Trbojevic is set to miss the game giving Reagan Campbell-Gillard a look into the Blues. On top of that, Tom Opacic is a strong chance to fill the troublesome spot in the centres for Queensland.
The reaction pod closes out with the boys reviewing the action from the NSW Cup where the Eels won 22-6. Sunday's win lifts the Eels into 2nd on the ladder and it comes from plenty of young faces making big time contributions. A season best performance from Solomone Naiduki led the way while Will Penisini continued to build his portfolio to be the next back called up to the NRL.
It was a busy day for the boys on Sunday. Starting with a massive live pregame show at Pablos in Parramatta Leagues and culminating with a comprehensive dismantling of the Tigers. Fast forward 24 hours and Sixties and Forty20 are finally ready to breakdown all of the action from the Eels' sweeping of the Tigers.
As always, the best players on field are identified and discussed but the conversation starts early with the impressive effort of Haze Dunster and the transformative form of Waqa Blake. Forty wraps a massive game from Nathan Brown before Joey Lussick gets love from both talking heads.
There is a massive discussion to be had about who replaces Maika Sivo for Round 15 following a looming 1 game suspension for the Fijian Flanker. Blake Ferguson is the most likely candidate to replace Sivo but both Sixties and Forty20 consider the possibility of a surprise NRL debutante.
After rolling through the NRL review the duo review the NSW Cup game where the Eels prevailed 28-26 and the Jersey Flegg which saw Parramatta run down by the Tigers in a 30-14 loss.
The Parramatta Eels posted their biggest win over the Newcastle Knights in well over a decade with a 40-4 obliteration that lifted the Eels back into 3rd on the ladder. Sunday's emphatic victory is fresh on the minds of Sixties and Forty20 as they tear into an instant reaction edition of The Tip Sheet.
The duo take turns breaking down the win and start with the feedback from change made by Brad Arthur. Haze Dunster looked solid on the right wing and nabbed the first try of his NRL career. Although the Knights weren't able to test Parramatta's edges to the extent that the Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs did, the new look backline did exactly what was tasked of it against the Novocastrians.
Dylan Brown made a statement return from suspension while Shaun Lane dominated from the bench. The individual player wraps are extensive this week as the boys go through the list of who stood out. It wasn't all great news for the Blue & Gold with question marks over the fitness of Mitchell Moses and Reed Mahoney coming out of the win. All this and more in this week's instant reaction podcast!
After a lengthy delay brought about by Forty20 weakly succumbing to the flu, the boys finally get back together to chat about the loss to South Sydney and what is looming ahead in Round 13.
The discussion about Parramatta's third loss of the season and a rare consecutive defeat centres on the defensive failings of the side. The anemic right edge, even with the swapping of Tom Opacic and Waqa Blake, bled linebreaks and points throughout the contest against the Rabbitohs. The boys breakdown where it went wrong and who was to blame but also point out that the Eels once again lost the collisions in the middle.
Joey Grima couldn't make it for this week's episode of TTS so the boys briefly discuss the selection of Junior Paulo and Reed Mahoney to their respective state teams in his absence.
The previews start with a serious question mark around the Jersey Flegg clash this week given that the Eels were scheduled to travel to Melbourne. With the COVID lockdown in place it seems like the Round 13 match is doomed to be rescheduled. From there it is a double header at Newcastle as the Eels travel to take on the Novocastrians in the split round. The action kicks off in the NSW Cup and the boys run their eyes over the reinvigorated spine as Jakob Arthur and Joey Lussick return.
In the main event the Eels look to snap a 2-game losing streak with a win over the Knights but the spectre of the 2001 Grand Final looms large. Newcastle are celebrating their Old Boy's Day around the premiership triumph over Parramatta all the way back and it adds plenty of spice and intrigue to an annual clash that the Blue & Gold have struggled with over the last decade.
Better late than never! Sixties and Forty20 reconvene for a belated episode of The Tip Sheet after a hectic week for both. With the benefit of extra time to reflect back on the loss, the duo talk about where it all went wrong for the Eels against the Sea Eagles in Round 11. They then turn to the fallout from the game including the suspension of Reagan Campbell-Gillard.
There was fantastic news for the club today with both Mitchell Moses and Ryan Matterson either inking new deals or taking up an option for a further year. The importance of both retentions along with Parramatta's increasingly impressive retention processes is discussed as the club secures important pieces for sustained success.
The Tip Sheet's most popular segment is back as Joey Grima jumps on board to recount the Junior Representative Awards Night and tackle an in depth mail bag. As always, Joey's insights into rugby league add a much needed level of depth and nuance to the inane blatherings of Forty20 and Sixties!
From there it is the massive preview of the Saturday triple header against the Rabbitohs. The fellas discuss a massive contest in which two Top 4 teams are looking to bounce back from tough Round 11 losses.
A magical start to the game carried the Parramatta Eels to a 34-18 as they poured on 24 unanswered points faster than you can say 'Abracadabra' against the New Zealand Warriors. It was a much tougher contest from thereon in though as Forty20 and Sixties break down the Eels' 9th win of 2021 in another instant reaction edition of The Tip Sheet.
Much of the conversation circles around the high profile debut of Jakob Arthur. The young man did not disappoint either as he put together a strong all round effort in his maiden NRL cap before sealing the win with a solo try in the final moments of the contest. The boys chat about why the Eels couldn't quite put the Warriors away and then ruminate on the returns of Nathan Brown and Waqa Blake.
It is Magic Round and the Eels are taking on the New Zealand Warriors! The Tip Sheet convenes to break down the action on Sunday and the spotlight shines on a shock debutante as Jakob Arthur gets the call to replace Dylan Brown. Forty20 and Sixties go back and forth on the looming battle with an opponent that has proven to be highly competitive in 2021.
Before that though TCT's resident club insider is back. Joey Grima joins the show to talk about the junior City representatives and tackle a burgeoning mail bag. Joey finishes up by sharing his thought on Jake Arthur's journey to the NRL and what it represents for Parramatta's junior pathways.
The week was certainly eventful for Parra and it started with Nathan Brown re-upping with the Eels for a further two years. The boys discuss the big retention and what it means for both parties. There are also the matters of Dylan Brown and Marata Niukore's suspensions and the unusual circumstances behind Parramatta's selection and training schedule in Round 10.
Don't forget to keep an eye out for the TCT Livecast of the Cup and Flegg action on Saturday!
TCT continues to strive to connect fans with the Parramatta Eels and this week they have the pleasure of speaking to Matt Brady about junior rugby league in the Parramatta district.
Brady, the Parramatta Eels Pathways and Participation Manager for the Eels, walks Sixties and Forty20 through the junior footy catchment area for the blue & gold and exactly what sort of numbers and participation rates rugby league is producing out West. Even in the face of the COVID-19 setback the code is flourishing and the trio discuss the how and why of it.
The rise and rise of womens rugby league has captured the hearts of minds of the greater rugby league community. Western Sydney has seen explosive growth across all facets of youth ladies footy and Brady details exactly what is happening there and what is on the horizon.
Community and the connection between the Eels, their leagues club and the junior clubs is part of the go-home discussion. The fellas chat about the responsibilities of the PLC and how it impacts and facilitates junior footy in the district. From there they revisit the new representative pathways installed in 2021 and what is yet to come for the district moving forwards.
If you are into digital audio broadcasts then TCT has you covered this week. Following their livecast debuts in the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg, Forty20 and Sixties are back for a review edition of The Tip Sheet. In lieu of an instant reaction on Friday night they instead get to cover all three grades as the Eels take two of three from the Roosters across the NRL, Cup and Flegg.
This particular episode of the podcast also coincides with Mother's Day and the boys give a shout out to all the amazing mums out there!
1:00 - Harold Matthews, Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Reviews 16:00 - News 28:50 - Joey Grima 1:11:00 - Previews
The Parramatta Eels take on the Sydney Roosters this week in a match that has plenty of implications for the early season shakeout of the Top 4. Forty20 and Sixties discuss whether the Eels will be hosting cooked Chooks at Bankwest this week or if the ongoing injury crisis has turned the tri-colours into battle-hardened bantams.
Before that though there is full breakdown of Round 8 action below the NRL. The Eels fell short in the Harold Matthews grand final to the Manly Sea Eagles. The boys credit an outstanding opponent on the day and also pay homage to an excellent campaign from the young Eels. It was a mixed bag between the Flegg and NSW Cup with the Under 21s pinching a cheeky win while the reserve grade fell to Mounties and both games go under the looking glass.
The club dropped a significant announcement this week as they and Michael Jennings mutually agreed to part ways. The fellas chat about the impact the Jennings had on the club and what the roster spot and cap space mean moving forwards. The Eels are still busy in the player market and updates to the situations around Mitchell Moses, Kotoni Staggs and Dane Gagai get spoken about before the lads touch on news about a potential NRLW expansion.
Joey Grima's mail bag this week is another cracker as the walking, talking encyclopaedia of footy guides the hosts and listeners through centre/wing defensive structures and ball-handling mechanics among a host of other topics.
A trio of previews closes out the podcast as the Eels take on the Roosters across all three senior grades (albeit via the North Sydney Bears in NSW Cup). Parramatta have the luxury of naming relatively unchanged teams across Flegg, Cup and NRL and the juxtaposition of that situation as opposed to the Roosters in first-grade leads an interesting preview.
It was far from flawless but the Parramatta Eels still cruised past the Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 8 with a 32-10 victory. Sixties and Forty20 hit the record button for another instant reaction as they breakdown the win.
Sloppiness prevented the Eels from putting Canterbury completely to the sword. The fellas go over where Parramatta let themselves down and whether there should be any lingering concerns moving forwards.
From there it is all about the good starting with the fullback and captain Clinton Gutherson. Gutho was in imperious touch against the Bulldogs, posting two tries and a cheeky 261m in just 72min. The boys also shout out Isaiah Papali'i, Reed Mahoney and Bryce Cartwright for their roles in the win.
Brad Arthur pulled a switcheroo before kickoff as Junior Paulo and Oregon Kaufusi traded places. Kaufusi was quality in his first career start but Junior was somewhat scratchy and below is consistently dominant best. Forty and Sixties discuss the theory behind the swap and the implications it has for the Eels for the Origin period. The conversation takes an odd Beatles twist leading to Sixties making a bold announcement!
01:23 - Joey Grima 45:48 - Harold Matthews Special Coverage 1:12:38 - Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Reviews 1:47:13 - Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup & NRL Previews
The Harold Matthews competition reaches its zenith this weekend as the first placed Manly Sea Eagles clash with our very own second placed Parramatta Eels. It was the grand final that was meant to be ever since these two teams tussled in Round 1 before going on to separate themselves from the rest of the competition.
Forty20 and Sixties give the Harold Matthews their rightful air time this week in a nod to their terrific campaign. Starting with a bonza review of their 14-6 victory over the Penrith Panthers in the grand final qualifier and culminating in an in-depth preview of this weekend's decider - the boys soak up all the atmosphere of a mid-year grand final.
Joey Grima is an elusive man this week but the boys still manage to get a hold of him! He talks the duo through the preparation this week for the Matts and exactly what they are looking at in their opposition ranks. We go deep into the mail bag this week for #AskJoey as we talk Captain's Run, short restarts and the genesis of Joey's coaching career itself. Humorously, when the conversation steers itself to the name of the talking heads imaginary player manager agency, the duo pull out a moment of psychic prescience and arrive at the same conclusion.
The boys then go on to unpack a massive Saturday of footy which featured a double header at Ringrose Park. It was a triumphant return to an old stomping ground for the Parramatta Eels with both the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup posting comprehensive victories. Sixties and Forty20 break down how they say the two games, who starred and what it all means as we start to get a grip on how these teams look.
In the major preview for the NRL, Forty poses a question to his running mate about whether the Eels can convincingly knock off the Dogs this week. He reflects back on trend-breaking results against the Raiders and even the Broncos in Darwin as weight for the argument but the duo also consider the long history of scrappy results between Parramatta and the Bulldogs. Ultimately, both Sixties and Forty tip a big win for the Eels on Saturday night so we will just have to wait and see how it plays out!
It might have been close through the early exchanges but the Parramatta Eels completely overran the Brisbane Broncos up in Darwin in Round 7. The 46-6 scoreline may have been the Eels' most comprehensive victory in the Top End over their 7 years of residency but it doesn't tell the true tale of how one-sided this clash was for the vast majority of the game. Forty20 and Sixties jump into another instant reaction to try and get a grip on this one as Parramatta soar to second place on the ladder.
Praise is lavished across the park, firstly with the wholistic team effort in the face of truly testing conditions and later across the individuals who starred in their own rights. The bench in particular draws plaudits with Bryce Cartwright finally delivering the sort of performance that both Sixties and Forty20 envisaged earlier in the year when he was dominating in the preseason. Oregon Kaufusi, Will Smith and new recruit Wiremu Greig all are called out for starring roles from the interchange bench with Kaufusi posting a career night.
The conversation goes well beyond the bench mind you with Brad Arthur's looming selection headaches fronting a discussion while the resurgence of Maika Sivo and the pure value of Tom Opacic also get bandied about. All this and more in a bumper instant reaction edition of The Tip Sheet!
The Tip Sheet takes a deep dive into the world of social media in the NRL this week. Dean from The NRL Roast, the hugely popular social media account, joins Sixties and Forty20 to talk about his meteoric rise in the age of new media.
Dean has a hugely insightful conversation with the boys about content creation in rugby league and the self-imposed rules and lines that he holds himself to. There are plenty of humorous moments as well as he shares some cracking stories about Tariq Sims and the Melbourne pair of Brandon Smith and Cameron Munster. It all makes for a great listen for anyone interested into some of the thought processes that go into The NRL Roast and TCT.
There are four games to preview this week - including one final - so the boys rip into it. The Harold Matthews kick things off as they host the Penrith Panthers at Blacktown for a place in the grand final. The Eels are coming off a bye and the boys take their time reviewing their journey to this current moment.
It will be an action packed Saturday for Forty20 and Sixties as they head from Blacktown to Wentworthville for the Jersey Flegg/NSW Cup double header against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The focus falls on the NSW Cup in particular with Ryan Matterson making his return from a concussion in reserve grade.
The show closes with the NRL preview as the Eels travel to the Top End to host the Brisbane Broncos. Brisbane showed plenty of resilience and character in a narrow loss to the Penrith Panthers last week and the discussion for the Round 7 clash centres on how the Eels will handle a similar effort from the QLD franchise. This games also marks the first return fixture for the Eels in 2021 after meeting the Broncos in Round 1 already this year.
There are wins and there are statement wins. While the Parramatta Eels have three of the former to their name this year they just secured their second statement win of the season with an emphatic 35-10 victory over the Canberra Raiders. In doing so, the Eels also shook off a 15 year hoodoo, finally closing the books on their fruitless trips to the nation's capital.
It was a team performance worthy of an instant reaction podcast and Sixties and Forty20 were more than happy to oblige. They tuck into this one with relish, extolling the magnificent efforts from all 17 players to produce an extremely rare blowout loss for the Raiders. The boys discuss what was on the line tonight given the bounceback factor for both teams and how the Eels managed to greatly exceed all pregame expectations set on them.
The individual accolades are then doled out - starting with the unanimous man of the match in Mitchell Moses. His devastating kicking game is broken down before the duo discuss his all around excellence in the absence of Dylan Brown. Isaiah Papali'i, Reed Mahoney and plenty more all get their deserved credit as well as Forty20 and Sixties continue to soak up the afterglow of the dominant win.
The Dragons upset the Eels to hand them their first loss of the season and the boys wade into the post-mortem to see where it went wrong for the blue & gold. Credit is given to the visiting team and their coach, Anthony Griffin, for delivering a concerned team effort that won the day on enthusiasm and aggression. Sixties and Forty20 revisit where the Eels tripped themselves over and how they can avoid that in the future.
Joey Grima then puts on a show within a show as he wraps up the regular season of the junior representatives and then tackles a massive mail bag. It continues the rare opportunity that both TCT and listeners have to gain insight into both football operations and fundamental mechanics and theory of the game.
The remainder of the show is filled out with the rest of the action from the weekend and the upcoming games in the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL. In particular, the recap of the sparking 40-8 victory over the Dragons in the NSW Cup ignites a spirited discussion about the young talents progressing in reserve grade.
The boys are working off a short week as the scramble to get ready for Round 5 but the show has to go on!
Joey Grima fields the first batch of #AskJoey questions as dives into the X and Ys of the game. Starting with the roles of the A and B defenders, the mechanics of the block play and then defensive techniques, Joey delivers a cracking 101 on some of the fundamental aspects of the game.
The regular season of the junior representatives winds up this weeked with the rescheduled Round 7 games taking place. The Harold Matthews are looking to shore up a Top 2 finish and a Week 1 bye in the finals while the SG Ball are looking to sneak into the Top 6. Joey talks the boys through how both teams are approaching their different scenarios.
Sixties and Forty20 then run through the round to be with the Eels hosting a massive triple header at BankWest Stadium. The Jersey Flegg are taking on the Roosters and will be looking for their first win of the year while in the NSW Cup the Eels are hunting for a bounceback victory over the Dragons after dropping a game to the Magpies on Easter Monday.
The weekend ends with the Eels looking to make it five straight in the NRL with a win over the 6th placed Dragons. Anthony Griffin has the Red V performing admirably in 2021 and the boys discuss what that entails for Sunday night. The return of Ryan Matterson and the club debut of Bryce Cartwright adds further intrigue to the contest and the fellas look at what sort of role 'The Carty Party' might have off the bench.
This episode of The Tip Sheet ends on a sombre note as Sixties and Forty20 pay homage to one of the great characters of the game in Tommy Raudonikis. Tommy passed away on Wednesday morning after losing a battle with cancer at the age of 70.
The mics are live post-game and the takes are piping hot as Sixties literally joins Forty20 for an episode of The Tip Sheet the moment he walks back through his front door.
In an episode focused on the instant reaction from the 36-22 victory over the Wests Tigers, the boys chat about a strange day out for the Eels. A last gasp burst of tries to Gutherson and Ferguson snuffed out an attempted comeback from the Tigers but the Eels very much opened that door with a string of costly errors.
Reed Mahoney continued his brilliant start to 2021 with another incredibly polished effort while Isaiah Papali'i and Mitchell Moses also catch praise as Sixties and Forty20 breakdown individual performances on the public holiday. Brad Arthur's light use of the bench this week opens up a line questioning about potential changes to a winning formula which in turn leads to a quick NSW Cup review.
Speaking of reserve grade, the boys quickly run their eyes over a see-sawing 34-28 loss for the Eels. Most importantly though, we got our first look at Bryce Cartwright and the newly acquired Wiremu Greig. Greig, fresh off a plane from the Cowboys, showed the traits and raw athleticism that would certainly excite the coaching staff as he works towards an impact role in first grade.
Perhaps more importantly, Cartwright put himself immediately in the conversation for a NRL call-up with a well rounded performance. The skillful backrower paid out on the preseason hype with a focused defensive effort and by deploying his unique attacking repertoire without overplaying his hand. The boys discuss just how much food for thought to today's team list announcement before signing off!
Intro - 0:00 Footy Smiles feat. Big T - 2:00 Joey Grima - 46:20 Reviews, News & Previews - 1:13:04
Another loaded episode of The Tip Sheet kicks off with a great look into the hidden bright side of the NRL as The Biggest Tiger aka Big T joins the show. Big T, who runs Footy Smiles alongside a good friend JB, tells Sixties and Forty20 about the inspiration behind their initiative and just how far reaching the impact of rugby league stars has been over recent years.
Another weekly installment with Joey Grima follows as he helps the boys unpack an action laden weekend. On top of a mixed bag in the junior representatives, we saw our first action in the Jersey Flegg and the NSW Cup and Joey helps fill in all the blanks as we start to get to know the extended senior rosters. The chat ends with Grima extending a fantastic invitation to listeners (and commenters on TCT who can post a question in this blog) to tweet any mechanical or tactical footy questions they have to @EelsTCT with the hashtag #AskJoey.
From then on out it is all Sixties and Forty20 as the duo complete the full sweep of game reviews and go over some big breaking news for the Eels. Peter Badel reveals on Twitter that the blue & gold have lured blockbusting prop forward Wiremu Greig from the Cowboys. Greig, a 21-year-old powerhouse prop, joins the Eels on a 2-year deal and in a further boost for Parra, he is expected to join the club this season.
The episode is capped off with all the previews from the action coming this long weekend. The headline act naturally is the Easter Monday battle against the Wests Tigers with a fearsome Parramatta line-up named. The return of Ryan Matterson leaves the Eels near full-strength while Bryce Cartwright's recovery from a fractured jaw adds plenty of spice and intrigue to the NSW Cup curtain raiser on Monday.
As part of our recent “live from Parra Leagues” edition of The Tip Sheet, we were privileged to interview Eels legend, Brett Kenny.
That word “legend” is often overused when reflecting on the careers of past players, but in Bert’s case, it’s probably not applied enough.
Brett Kenny was a winner.
The Eels won four premierships when he wore the Blue and Gold, and Wigan took out one of the most celebrated Challenge Cup Finals when Kenny opposed Sterlo in the 1985 decider.
On the field, Bert stood tall against players adjudged to be Immortals. He took the five-eighth spot from Wally Lewis on the 1982 Kangaroo tour, then replaced Mal Meninga at centre on the 1986 tour. When Kenny opposed Wally Lewis at five-eighth in Origin, NSW won 8 of the 12 clashes.
As far as individual accolades are concerned, Brett won two man of the match (Clive Churchill Medal) awards, The Lance Todd Trophy for best on field in a Challenge Cup Final, and the Golden Boot Award in 1985.
In our interview with Brett, we take a dive into some of the stories behind the stories. He recounts his time working as a cellar man at Parra Leagues, and looks back on his practical joke in the lead up to the 1981 grand final.
As our chat continues, he speaks about how he and Steve Ella would alternate positions, what it was like to be coached by Jack Gibson, and why no Eels players from that great era ever feature in discussions about the next Immortal.
Brett also touches on the hypothetical - what type of player would he be in the modern era.
We thoroughly enjoyed sharing the microphone with the man that we believe should be an Immortal, and it was even more special to record it before a full house in Pablos at Parra Leagues.
Accordingly, we present it to you as a stand-alone podcast episode.
Brett Kenny - Parramatta’s Immortal.
A massive win over the Melbourne Storm deserves a proportionately sized podcast and TCT delivers with Bernie Gurr and Joey Grima dissecting all of the action from a watershed Round 2.
The show kicks off with Bernie joining Sixties and Forty20 to discuss the 16-12 victory over the Storm. The trio discuss how the Eels won the day and how in a way everything came full circle from the finals last year. Gurr discusses the overall form of Parramatta over the first two rounds and then the state of the game following the newly introduced rule changes.
Forty20 and Sixties then dig into a review of the Round 2 triumph on their own as they avail a long list of heroes. With an exhaustive list of positives to check off, the duo work through all of it before tackling the ugly Felise Kaufusi incident. Both of TCT's talking heads tee off on the abhorrent action that lead to Ryan Matterson suffering a concussion.
Next up is the return of Joey Grima and even with the junior representatives getting washed out on the weekend there is plenty to talk about. Joey gives updates about the rescheduling of the Round 7 games and then previews the three games at New Era Stadium on Saturday. Sixties touches base with Joey on the Jersey Flegg before the segment finishes with a callback to Grima's quality preview of the NRL action last week.
Previews close out the episode as a supercharged Saturday is blasted through. Six games are quickly rattled off the docket with the NRL preview headlined by the retention of Maika Sivo for a further two years!
The Tip Sheet breaks new ground as it goes live to air both on location at Pablos at Parra Leagues and broadcast simultaneously to YouTube. Sixties and Forty20 have lined up an all-star cast fitting of the momentous episode with Joey Grima, Mary K and none other than the all-time great Brett Kenny dropping by to talk footy!
The show kicks off with a quick look back at the Round 1 victory over the Brisbane Broncos with the pair of talking heads bisecting a quintessential game of two halves. The Eels overcame a sloppy start to finish strong and secure a 24-16 lead but it did leave the lingering question of whether Parramatta showed enough to take on the Storm in Round 2 (spoilers - they did!).
Next up is a long chat with Joey Grima, TCT's expert insider on junior footy. The Eels bagged two crucial wins and a gutsy draw on a long road trip to the nation's capital and naturally that forms the focus of early discussions with Joey. With each of the three grades analysed individually and the announcement that Week 7 of the junior reps will be postponed, Sixties and Forty20 quiz Joey on his legendary 2004 Harold Matthews class. A long chat follows about the absurd talent that Grima helped nurture into NRL players and that then dovetails into the statistical probability of a junior rep player eventuating into a professional rugby league player.
Bang, bang, bang! It is non-stop action as Mary K takes over to help preview the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup before taking on some broader questions. She relays her own Round 1 experiences as well as her fondest Eels/Storm memory before the chat turns to some of her recent blog work revolving around (separately mind you) Joseph Suaalii and the NRLW. The segment closes out with the trio playing a game of Christmas In March as they name a Parramatta player and what they would bequeath them as a gift.
The go home portion of the podcast features Sixties and Forty20 having a rapid-fire discussion about the game on Thursday night before Brett Kenny arrives to steal the show.
Kenny has some fun recalling his time as a cellar man at the club and then walks TCT through his formative years as a footballer between five-eighth and centre. Forty quizzes the all-time great on why no Eels from one of the code's greatest dynasties ever feature in Immortal discussions before looking to Kenny's insights on the modern game and hypothetically how he would fit into it. Brett was a terrific guest throughout and it was a blast to catch up with a legitimate legend of the game!
Round 1 of the NRL has finally arrived and The Tip Sheet has put together a gargantuan show to celebrate the fact. Hell, slap some spandex and a cape on it and you might even be able to call it a super show.
Sixties and Forty20 are joined by Adam Hawse to kick things off. Hawse, an incredibly versatile media personality, shares his passion for the blue & gold and how his love for both the Eels and rugby league has influenced his career. Adam was also the driving force behind EELS86 - a NRL approved documentary that explores Parramatta's famed premiership triumph in 1986 - and he chats with the boys about that process and some of the most interesting things to come out of the production.
It is rapid-fire guest mode as Adam's farewell sees Joey Grima back on board for another instalment of Junior Representative chatter. With the Tarsha Gale lodging a crucial victory over the Bulldogs on the weekend, discussion focuses on how the girls put a string of tough losses behind them to come back over Canterbury. Joey reveals that earth-shattering magnitude of captain Losalio Sita Payne's efforts with the inspirational bookend scoring a hat-trick and powering through a work load that would make Nathan Brown proud.
The boys then discuss important victories scored in the Harold Matthews and SG Ball, with the latter overcoming the significant loss of their five-eighth Josh Chappell prior to kick-off. Talk then turns to this weekend where all three grade will hit the road once again to take on the Canberra Raiders. The Tarsha Gale and Harold Matthews will face tricky games against closely or lower seeded opponents while the SG Ball have a chance to shake up the ladder against the competition leaders.
From there it is all NRL as Forty and Sixties take a long look at the Round 1 clash against the Brisbane Broncos. The duo run through the recent history between the two teams and detail why they think Friday night could be a close and relatively gritty encounter. With both 'expertly' tipping the Eels to prevail they take the opportunity to close out the episode by climbing up on to their soap boxes to grumble about constant rule changes!
It is a brave new world for Sixties and Forty20 as they bring you this episode of The Tip Sheet on location at the home of the Eels - right from the green on Eels' Lane! Just a precautionary word, brave new worlds come with plenty of gremlins in the system, so please excuse us for some issues with reverb this week.
This week features a packed ticket as the boys open up the show with a lengthy chat to Joey Grima as the club insider breaks down the triple homestand against the Steelers on the weekend. With a win in the Matts, a loss in the Tarsha Gale and a draw in the SG Ball there is plenty to discuss as Joey brings his footy acumen and nous to the table.
The fellas blitz through the results from the weekend before they are joined by another special guest in Mary Konstantopoulos. The founder of Ladies Who League and a dyed-in-the-wool Parra supporter drops by to chat with the boys. They talk about the rise and rise of LWL and just how reaching Mary's impact has been across women's sport. Mary's interest in barracking for the underdog players is revealed and the trio discuss where that all stemmed from before they finish the discussion by assessing Parra's prospects in 2021.
The show closes with various pieces of housekeeping, from a rumoured Mitchell Moses extension to an actual upgrade and extension to young centre Will Penisini. The Leagues Club elections are still running so be sure to vote before 5PM on March 10th and lastly - check out the new documentary by Adam Hawse and the NRL that just dropped on the Eels' 1986 triumph!
The final preseason hitout against the Panthers looms large on Saturday. Before that though is an absolute bonanza of footy for fans of the blue & gold with a triple header of junior representative footy at New Era Stadium leading directly into a second triple header of senior footy at Penrith.
Before all of that though, TCT are proud to announce a new partnership with Starr Partners Real Estate Parramatta! It goes without saying that we appreciate every bit of support we get at TCT and Starr Partners have gone above and beyond in that regard.
TCT and The Tip Sheet are glad to welcome aboard a new weekly guest in Joey Grima. Grima, the Eels Elite Pathways Coaching Director, will drop by each week to brief the boys on the junior representatives - helping shed some light on the journeys that the young men and women at the club are undertaking.
This week Grima recaps the waterlogged victories of the Harold Matthews and SG Ball in Round 2 and how those two teams navigated the bye last week. He then details how the girls plan to bounce back from a heavy defeat at the hands of the Dragons in Round 3 and get their campaign on track.
It is a rapid fire finish to the podcast as Forty20 and Sixties breakdown some excellent media work by the club and then preview the headline act on Saturday night. In lieu of an official team list the boys cobble together one of their own and breakdown what coach Brad Arthur will want to see this weekend.
Can you tell that we just got our first senior footy of the year? Barely minutes after the Parramatta Eels recorded an impressive 28-6 victory over the St George Illawarra Dragons in their first NRL trial of 2021, Forty20 and Sixties jumped online to drop the latest edition of The Tip Sheet. There was no way they were waiting until tomorrow damn it!
With the game fresh in their memories, the boys breakdown who and what impressed in a game that had plenty of future significance for the blue & gold. Among those that garnered praise were Isaiah Papali'i and Haze Dunster - both of whom had big expectations placed on them after strong showings in the preseason. Facing their first litmus test they looked a cut above their opposition and in Papali'i's case, truly dominant on both sides of the ball.
Encouragingly, plenty of young men stepped up to the plate tonight as well. Will Penisini thrust himself into the competition at centre on the back of several dynamic carries and a try. Not to be outdone, Tom Opacic scored the Eels' opening points on a sizzling angled run and defended strongly throughout his tenure on the field.
Jakob Arthur, David Hollis, Charbel Tasipale, Caleb Tohi and more all feature in a lengthy discussion of the game as Forty20 and Sixties run the magnifying glass over the first genuine senior footy these young prospects have seen in nearly a year.
Tonight's victory wasn't the only one posted by the Eels this week as the Harold Matthews and SG Ball kickstarted their seasons with triumphs over the North Sydney Bears. The duo detail how Parramatta prevailed in truly torrid conditions out at Macquarie University on Saturday, with the Harold Matthews in particular starring despite the challenging weather. Unfortunately the Tarsha Gale were unable to overcome the Newcastle Knights and instead now look to the St George Illawarra Dragons in Round 3 in order to post their first win of the year.
Greg Monaghan joins The Tip Sheet for the second episode of the year to brief the boys on the state of the Parramatta Leagues Club (PLC). Greg, the president of the PLC board, walks Sixties and Forty20 through the turbulent times of 2020 and explains how the club is powering forwards.
The trio then speak on the community outreach initiatives that the club drives every year and how the club was able to minimise the impact of COVID-19 on their support for these programs. To wrap things up, the discussion turns to footy and finally the upcoming PLC elections where all eligible voting members are encouraged to participate.
Sixties drops all of the hottest news from training in the last week as Oregon Kaufusi roars and a pair of wingers soar. Kaufusi was dominant in a highly charged opposed session as he gave coaches a timely reminder of his talents as the battle for bench spots reaches its zenith with just a month left to kickoff.
Blake Ferguson and Maika Sivo are looking in imperious touch as both flankers look to bounce back from frustrating individual campaigns in 2020. Sixties recounts how Sivo brutally flattened Jordan Rankin in a near carbon copy of his iconic trampling of James Tedesco while Ferguson continues to ascend to his 2019 best.
To wrap up the second show of the season the boys recap all of the junior representative action from the weekend. With all three teams falling to a first start loss, Forty20 and Sixties break down where the teams will be looking to improve ahead of Round 2. That leads in neatly to the previews of tomorrow's games and the conclusion of the episode.
The boys and girls in blue & gold are back and so are Sixties and Forty20! With the junior representatives kicking off on Saturday, The Tip Sheet swings back into action to talk all of the news to come from the preseason and more.
First point of order in 2021 is the club's swift and definitive response to an inflammatory Daily Telegraph article suggesting that Shane Flanagan is likely to replace Brad Arthur in 2021. Then it is time to talk training as Sixties regales listeners with the exploits of the resurgent Blake Ferguson.
Junior footy has arrived! Forty20 is fired up to preview Saturday's games while Sixties explores just what the preseason delivered for the talented young prospects at Parramatta. Don't forget to catch all of the coverage from New Era Stadium at Saturday on TCT!
The first episode of 2021 closes out with a long chat to Anton Sahyoun as part of TCT's new initiative - Parramatta Stories. Anton, an active member of the NSW police force and club-captain for the Parramatta Leagues Police Rugby League Football Club, joins The Tip Sheet to talk about the revival of the Western Sydney chapter and its subsequent rise to premiership glory - not once but twice.
Sixties and Forty20 return for one last time in 2020 to recap all the happenings in the preseason for the Parramatta Eels. Bernie Gurr drops in to help the boys tackle some holiday themed footy questions before TCT's resident talking heads take a look at the big talking points and burning questions for the Eels with the new year looming.
On the docket for this episode is the departure of workhorse prop-forward Daniel Alvaro, how the Eels will address the absence of Michael Jennings and the major highlights from preseason training for Sixties.
The boys take an early crack at their starting line-up for Round 1 with Sixties throwing out some head-turning selections before Forty20 and Sixties bounce between the gauntlet of holiday themed questions they threw at Bernie earlier.
To anyone who takes the time to read this blurb every week, I hope you and your loved ones have a fantastic holidays and a merry Christmas! Stay safe and thank you sincerely for listening to two Parra tragics prattle on every episode!
In Part Two of this special crossover edition of The Tip Sheet Forty20, Sixties and Ham continue their deep dive into the Parramatta Eels Juniors in 2021. After powering through the Tarsha Gale, Harold Matthews and SG Ball in the last episode, the boys finally arrive at the main event in the Jersey Flegg.
Parramatta were set for a big season in the Flegg in 2020 before COVID-19 scuppered the entire competition. Still, the brief look that the trio got at the squad through the preseason had them chomping at the bit for more next year.
Strap yourselves in for in-depth breakdowns on players, positional groups and team-projections for the Under 21s in 2021.
The podcast so big that we had to split it in two! TCT join forces with the good lads from The Parra Podcast to breakdown damn near every grade and prospect in the Eels' juniors in 2021. Episode 1 sees the boys tackle the Tarsha Gale, Harold Matthews and SG Balls squads in new look settings as the age brackets get bumped up a year in 2021.
From the developmental outlook of individual players to the overall aspirations of each team, the boys have you covered in the most in-depth juniors preview you will find anywhere for any club.
Stay tuned for Episode 2 where we talk Jersey Flegg and the exciting young talent found in the club's Top 30 or on development contracts.
An excerpt from TCT's interview with Mark O'Neill.
John (Forty20) hits the GM of Football with a cheeky question about what resonates more with him - the successful debut of a pathways player or an external recruit coming in and making a difference? Mark O'Neill elaborates on why the creed of a Development Club means so much to him but ultimately how he loves to see any player succeed at the Eels.
An excerpt from TCT's interview with Mark O'Neill.
Mark reflects on Parramatta's success and failures over the last two seasons as he makes no bones about the disappointment of squandered opportunities in the postseason. He follows that up by banging a suite of critical KPIs the Eels met this season in the overarching strategic plan that indicate that the club is on right on track heading into 2021.
An excerpt from TCT's interview with Mark O'Neill.
The General Manager of Football reveals the stunning reach of the Parramatta Eels and how the massive scope of the club could even shock a club legend in Nathan Hindmarsh.
4:20 - GM Role 8:10 - Mark’s path to the Eels 19:30 - Reflecting on 2020 30:10 - Process for Jenko & that day 36:50 - Recruits 41:30 - External & internal player dev’t 47:20 - Lower grades/Parra Pathways 57:30 - Preseason dates
Sixties and Forty20 smash the monotony of the off-season this week with a massive sit-down interview with Parramatta Eels' General Manager of Football Mark O'Neill. Recorded from the heart of the Eels' growing home at Kellyville, the boys talk turkey with O'Neill for a full hour.
Mark O'Neill walks TCT through his long journey to eventually arrive at the Eels, explaining exactly what his role encompasses and how the surprising magnitude of the club's reach has reshaped his approach at times.
The 2020 season is then put up on the carving block as the trio discuss the Parramatta's recent success - as well as their stumbles in the finals - and address the recent media-talk about internal dissatisfaction at the club regarding their exit from the postseason.
Roster talk is the focus of the conversation in the home stretch as everything from the status of Michael Jennings, the recent bolstering of the Top 30 with external talent and the developments of Haze Dunster and Sam Hughes get a run.
Finally the show wraps up with O'Neill explaining the recent changes to Parramatta's junior systems and just exactly what that entails for junior scouting and development moving forwards.
There is no such thing as an off-season when you love your footy and Sixties and Forty20 are all about that business! With the Parramatta Eels linked recently to a raft of players in both official and speculative capacities, the boys take stock of where the Eels' recruitment drive has the club positioned heading into the 2021 preseason.
With the club formalising a deal with the mercurial Bryce Cartwright, Sixties offers his thoughts on why he thinks the acquisition of the polarising backrower could potentially be Parramatta's best signing. Forty20 is more reserved in his assessment of the former Panther and Titan but explores the opportunity cost of signing Cartwright and why the Eels are right to roll the dice.
The duo revisit the club's three announced recruits in Isaiah Papali'i, Joey Lussick and Tom Opacic, gauging how the fit into first-grade calculations in 2021 before taking shots at how many of the the four players (including Cartwright) could feature in the Round 1 line-up next season.
This week's podcast is rounded out by some intriguing rumours linking Parramatta to former juniors star Bevan French and Warrior's utility Nathaniel Roache. Sixties lays out why a reunion with French makes sense for both parties while Forty20 muses on the value and risk that Roache offers.
Closing comments this week feature a quick look at the overhaul of the junior pathways system as the Eels adjust their youth programs in light of the COVID-era. The boys also have some fun well-wishing Clinton Gutherson and Junior Paulo in their upcoming State of Origin debuts and looking at the last time multiple Eels represented NSW...and the answers might surprise you!
Back by popular demand (am I really using that term correctly!?), Sixties and Forty20 conduct their own review of the 2020 season for the Parramatta Eels.
Starting with the big picture of the team's 3rd place finish, the boys pull apart Parramatta's best regulation season finish since 2005 before contrasting the Eels' scorching start to their scrappy finish. While the Eels didn't have any long-term injuries, a series of disruptive blows to their spine played a factor in their struggles and the duo discuss how much of a factor that was to the back-end of the campaign.
At the end of 2019, Junior Paulo issued a challenge to himself and his teammates to aspire to representative honours in the following year in order to better themselves and the team. Fast-forward 12 months and 3 of his comrades in Clinton Gutherson, Nathan Brown and Reagan Campbell-Gillard as well as his himself have earned selections for the NSW Blues. Forty20 and Sixties chat about how these four men can elevate themselves and their fellow Eels in 2021 on the back of representative selection.
The lads round out the round-table on 2020 looking at where the Eels hurt themselves the most and the exciting amount of room they have to grow before scouting out a trio of freshly announced new recruits.
It is time to close to books on the 2020 season for the Parramatta Eels with a season review. Once again Sixties and Forty20 call upon a good friend of The Tip Sheet in Bernie Gurr to perform the review and the duo have a list of burning questions for Parramatta's former head-honcho.
In an all-encompassing talk, Bernie breaks down the quirky 2020 season which saw the Eels finish 3rd. The development of the team and their coach and their potential for growth is discussed which all leads neatly into the selection of a quartet of Eels for NSW in the upcoming State Of Origin series.
The trio close out the show by putting a focus on how Parramatta can take the next step from perennial finalist to big-time premiership contender and what the recruitment priorities need to be in order to achieve that goal.
They teased us with potentially one of the greatest against-the-odds victories in the history of the club but ultimately the Parramatta Eels fell short in their sudden death final against the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Parramatta's 38-24 loss was equal parts furious attack and self-flagellation as a raft of second-half errors tipped the scales against the Blue & Gold.
The Eels started game-day with the crushing revelation that Michael Jennings had likely played his final game as an Eel following a positive result from an A-sample and were left to scramble from there. Haze Dunster made his NRL debut on the right wing and Parramatta's overhauled backline was left with yet another emergency reshuffle. In spite of that they battled admirably and gave themselves a genuine shot to put the Rabbitohs away.
Forty20 leads the post-mortem with the thought that this game was a microcosm of Parramatta's season. Glorious highs and prolonged flashes of stellar football undermined by self-destructive errors. From there the lads analyse the standouts from Saturday night and hail the efforts of Junior Paulo and Clinton Gutherson. The tables are then turned onto who let the team down before Sixties holds a sidebar to poke fun at some shoddy ground-announcing.
The show is wrapped up with the boys running over the semi-official departures list and what it means for the club before signing off with a message that like the club, TCT is just getting started heading into the off-season.
Bernie Gurr returns to The Tip Sheet alongside Sixties and Forty20 to breakdown Parramatta's tough loss to the Melbourne Storm in Week 1 of the finals before running his eye over the sudden death clash this week against the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
The lads tap into Gurr's font of knowledge on the game to explore the key match-ups across the park on Saturday night and look at how the Rabbitohs will attack Parramatta's new look backline.
Once Bernie signs off, Sixties and Forty20 take a second examination at the do-or-die clash with the 'charm' of their rustic stylings and note that they both feel shockingly optimistic this week when all things were considered.
The Parramatta Eels suffered a heartbreaking 36-24 loss to the Melbourne Storm in Week 1 of the finals in a result that leaves them scrambling to find healthy bodies to throw into the backline.
Forty20 and Sixties dive into the breakdown of a game that was equally scintillating and frustrating to find out where the Eels made progress and conversely where they let themselves down. Sixties turns the focus on the aspects of the loss that Parramatta could and could not control in order to isolate where the Blue & Gold can improve ahead of a sudden death final next week.
Maika Sivo is out for the remainder of the season while Blake Ferguson is under considerable doubt as he awaits scans. The boys consider their likely replacements for the clash against the Rabbitohs or Knights and how the team can compensate for the loss of their two first-choice flankers. The lads close out the show by talking about the significance of the upcoming home final and why the Eels, despite the the tragic loss last night, need to rebound by any means possible.
There is zero doubt that the Parramatta Eels will be pulling out all stops on Saturday night as they look to spring an upset on the Melbourne Storm. TCT are similarly going above and beyond as The Tip Sheet channels Nathan Brown in somehow finding an extra gear this week and dropping the hottest preview you will find anywhere.
We aren't kidding when we say hottest preview as a bombshell special guest joins Sixties and Forty20 as former Parramatta Eels CEO and all-around rugby league aficionado Bernie Gurr drops by for a truly comprehensive discussion of the 2020 season and the colossal matchup this week against the Melbourne Storm.
Gurr brings the full weight of his vast rugby league experience to the fore as he breaks down the imminent battle on Saturday night on a macro and micro level. As a bonus the fellas even get the fabled front-office operator to cast his eyes over the other three finals this weekend and give his verdict on who will progress to Week 2.
Finally, Sixties and Forty20 take their own agricultural hacks at breaking down where the game will be won and lost for the blue & gold. The talking heads close out the podcast by collectively issuing a challenge to fans to embrace the romance of the bizarre 2020 season and take a risk by daring to dream!
It was a tense finish to the regulation season but the Parramatta Eels secured a 3rd place finish heading into the finals on the back of a 28-24 victory over the Wests Tigers. The Eels spoiled the farewell party for Benji Marshall and Chris Lawrence on the back of 60-minutes of strong play - although they opened the door for an unlikely upset early with a poor start to the second half.
Junior Paulo was dominant in every facet of the game and Sixties and Forty20 take a look at what makes the big man so damaging for opposition defences. A swathe of late changes made by Brad Arthur are examined as the fellas breakdown the motives behind the moves and how the replacements handled the opportunity thrown to them. The form of Sivo and Moses is revisited for the third week in a row as TCT take a heat-check on where they stand heading into the finals before the boys wrap up the Round 20 review with a tirade about the set restart rules.
Clint is back! He runs his eyes over the imminent finals series for the Eels and just how it can play out for them, starting with a big one as Parramatta get ready to weather the Storm in Brisbane on Saturday.
Finally, Sixties and Forty20 close out the show with their own wrap on next week's final. With Ray Stone and Marata Niukore due back and Dylan Brown also a possibility, the logistics of who to pick and where to play them gets a run as the boys try to assemble their strongest line-up to take down Parramatta's bogey team in the finals.
It is the penultimate round of the 2020 regulation season and the Eels closed out their final home game of the scheduled draw with a 26-12 victory over the Brisbane Broncos. Parramatta slipped and sputtered through inclement weather in the opening 20-minutes of play before slipping into gear and while they were still short of their best, there were encouraging signs for the offence.
Sixties and Forty20 rattle off their key talking points from Parramatta's 14th win of the season including the pre-game shake up made by Brad Arthur. A dubious decision to put Junior Paulo on report for failing his duty of care and the overall performance of the officials is put under the microscope after a decidedly ordinary showing.
The lads have a special guest on this week as they welcome a new analyst to their motley crew in the form of Clint Gee and he straightens the boys out on the importance of Parramatta playing direct.
From there it is all rapid fire stuff as Sixties and Forty20 try to beat the buzzer. Training reports, previews and a very serious interview all feature so be sure to listen, like and comment!
You might not think it looking at the scoreboard of 20-2 but the Parramatta Eels rediscovered their hunger in their loss to the Penrith Panthers last night. Besieged by injuries and a monumentally lop-sided possession rate the Eels hunkered down and went to war with the high flying Panthers.
Forty20 and Sixties reflect on the Herculean defensive effort, which resembled their efforts from the first half of the season. The boys are effusive in their praise of a number players - including Will Smith who made his season debut in as tough a set of conditions as you could ask of anyone.
Naturally there were negatives to discuss as well and Sixties and Forty have a bone to pick a piece with the wingers and a couple of forwards among some other things.
The boys wrap it all up with another guest feature as they continue their investigation into the under-appreciated speciality jobs within the NRL.
It was a much needed return to the winner's circle for the Parramatta Eels this week as they prevailed 24-18 in a hard fought clash against the New Zealand Warriors. Parramatta were certainly not at their best throughout the pulsating contest but they showed glimpses of the grit and gumption that has carried them throughout the season to date.
Forty20 and Sixties run their eyes over the good and bad to come out of the Sunday afternoon win. The boys praise Reed Mahoney's command over the ruck and revisit their assessments of Maika Sivo and Waqa Blake one week removed from their horror night against the Rabbitohs.
The victory moves the Eels back into outright 3rd on the ladder but both Sixties and Forty20 know that Parramatta need to be far better coming off a short turnaround if they are to challenge the competition leading Panthers on Friday night. TCT's talking heads look back to Parramatta's 16-10 victory when these two teams last met for inspiration before offering how they would attempt to attack the extremely well balanced outfit at the foot of the mountain.
Embarrassing. Atrocious. Appalling. To say the Eels capitulated to the Rabbitohs on Thursday night is underselling the magnitude of their ineptness as they crashed and burned to a 38-0 loss.
Sixties and Forty20 don't pull any punches this week as they wade into the carcass of last night's defeat. The boys challenge the team's headspace and their refusal to roll up their sleeves in recent weeks. The deep dive into our issues in both attack and now defence hits on micro and macro issues as the duo try to figure out how the Eels strayed so far from the principles that have made them such a formidable team in 2020.
With an injury cloud hanging over Dylan Brown and a potential one-week suspension (Note - we missed the MRC charge at the time of recording) in line for Reagan Campbell-Gillard, the Eels are looking at a number of forced and unforced roster moves come Team List Tuesday. The fellas forecast who they think will get the call in a crucial clash against the New Zealand Warriors.
The Tip Sheet scores another exclusive interview, this time with the secret weapon behind the Eels' 12-3 start.
After dropping a game to the Dragons last week the Parramatta Eels needed to enter Round 15 fully focused on a tricky battle with a wounded Melbourne Storm. Their 14-0 victory over the Storm wasn't a complete return to form but it was a game full on intent and aggression - two of the pillars of their awesome early season form.
Nathan Brown played the house down once more while Maika Sivo make a timely return to form as Sixties and Forty20 discuss both men as well as the rise of Ray Stone after his most polished showing at hooker yet.
The Match Review committee rap sheet is out and it reads as a surprise for all the wrong reasons. Nelson Asofa Solomona has escaped his gruesome attempted decapitation of Marata Niukore with a $700 fine while Niukore himself faces 1 or 2 weeks on the sidelines for a crusher tackle. Forty fires up at the inconsistency of the MRC and the Judiciary and the insinuations that the Eels are coached to dive.
It isn't all NRL this week! Forty has been watching some baseball and outlines a bizarre scenario featuring an unwritten rule and some brilliant karmic justice that occurred this week. He asks the question, what unwritten rules exist in the NRL?
The boys score an exclusive interview with the real guru behind Parramatta's 2020 success - their dance coach. Finally, they look ahead to the clash against the Rabbitohs on Thursday night and take guesses at who could provisionally replace Niukore.
It was another wet night at the office for the Parramatta Eels but unlike last week they couldn't grind out the victory. Instead, a resurgent St George Illawarra Dragons outfit rallied for their departing coach in Paul McGregor and sprung a 14-12 upset.
The defeat was symptomatic of the same issues that have plagued the Eels over the last month and a half and the boys try to get to the bottom of it all. Clinton Gutherson was immense in the defeat, equally (or perhaps bettering) a fabled NRL benchmark as he continues his stellar 2020 season while Sixties then goes on to point out an Eel that is fighting desperately to keep his spot in the line-up and just who could be looming up behind him as a replacement.
Finally, with the Storm on the horizon Forty20 and Sixties do their best weathermen impressions as they forecast the upcoming contest on Thursday night. Even with Melbourne missing a bevy of stars and core players the Eels will enter this game knowing it will be a monstrous challenge given their own lingering issues.
It rained cats, buckets and just about everything else in Round 13 as the Parramatta Eels and Cronulla Sharks waged aquatic war at Kogarah. Eventually the Eels emerged, or perhaps submerged, as the alpha underwater lifeform with a 14-12 victory that keeps the intense race for the minor premiership in a three-way shootout.
The two Browns, Dylan and Nathan, starred for the Eels and Sixties and Forty20 dive into how they made the decisive difference on Sunday. The boys take a focus to the back-to-basics approach deployed by the team in the hard-fought victory and why this might finally represent the 'get right' game that fans have been waiting for.
Parramatta's ability to consistently finish stronger than their opponents is no accident so in this week's training report, Sixties shines the spotlight on the terrific work done by Trent Elkin to keep the squad in top condition despite the challenges of COVID-19.
Finally the boys cast their eyes ahead to the Round 14 fixture against the St George Illawarra Dragons. With the Eels expecting Ryan Matterson to make his return from concussion protocol the question gets asked - who misses out to make way for him?
The Eels squeaked past the Canterbury Bulldogs in Round 12 in an effort that has Forty20 slightly concerned. Sixties offers up a theory about how it was a game of moments and from there the boys try to unravel why games against the Bulldogs bring out the worst in the Eels.
With the pall of COVID-19 still very much lingering over the code, Sixties dives into player welfare on both the macro and micro levels which in turn ties in nicely to this week's training report.
Finally, the duo cast their eyes forward to another tricky match-up in the Cronulla Sharks and break down how they expect the team to look in Round 13.
The Parramatta Eels got back on the right track with a solid 26-16 victory over the Wests Tigers. As always, Sixties and Forty20 are on hand to dissect everything that went right and wrong for the Eels - although this week the talents of an opposition player has caught the eye of Sixties.
The fellas take turns rating one of the greatest big-man tries of the modern day in Reagan Campbell-Gillard's 50m effort before breaking down an all-time contender for the greatest try never scored care of 'Air Fergo'.
From there they look at the extension of Michael Jennings and the cast their eyes ahead of Parramatta's 'mini bye' with a full ten days of preparation before the Eels take on the Canterbury Bulldogs.
The Eels were well off the pace when they faced the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 10 of the NRL and they were made to pay as they succumbed to a back-breaking first-half blitz. Sixties and Forty20 dig into the post-mortem to explore where it all went wrong and in doing so they also find a few commendable performers.
After breaking down a few of the more controversial moments in the game, Sixties delves into the fascinating backstory surrounding the debut of backrower Andrew Davey. From there the boys talk about training and game preparation before taking a look ahead to the Thursday night where the Eels meet the Tigers.
The Eels delivered a performance in Round 9 that was equal parts defensive clinic and offensive horror show - putting the adage that defence wins championships firmly in the spotlight. Sixties and Forty20 dive into the post-game analysis on that thought and explore the workings of a singularly unique game.
After dishing up all that was good and bad from the Round 9 victory, the duo take on the failures of The Bunker, talk milestone moments for Stefano Utoikamanu and David Gower and even field an unsolicited phone call from a disgruntled rival fan.