The Tip Sheet

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 P The 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?