The Tip Sheet

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.

The Tip Sheet – 2025 Ep 49: Round 10 Previews by The Cumberland Throw

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 Tip Sheet - 2025 Ep 16: Instant Reaction, Eels vs Storm by The Cumberland Throw

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 - Intro 05:04 - Eels News 50:24 - NRL News 1:24:45 - 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.