The Tip Sheet

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. Injur...

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...

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...

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! Unfortuna...

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 f...

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 s...

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...

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 rin...

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 sta...

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 inconsi...

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 reunit...

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...

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 a...

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...

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 s...

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 Ee...

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 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 p...

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....

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 gro...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 b...