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?
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 42 min
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 ...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr
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.
Jul 02, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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.
Jun 29, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 23 min
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 c...
Jun 25, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min
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 Forty...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 55 min
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 to...
Jun 13, 2025•47 min
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.
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 14 min
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 in...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 17 min
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 tac...
Jun 06, 2025•48 min
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 h...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 21 min
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.
Jun 03, 2025•39 min
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 Ba...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 19 min
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 Canter...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 45 min
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.
May 24, 2025•59 min
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 Unde...
May 21, 2025•58 min
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...
May 20, 2025•2 hr 2 min
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.
May 17, 2025•1 hr 22 min
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 ...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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....
May 14, 2025•1 hr 52 min
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.
May 10, 2025•46 min
The Tip Sheet – 2025 Ep 49: Round 10 Previews by The Cumberland Throw
May 07, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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...
May 07, 2025•2 hr 15 min
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.
May 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min
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.
May 03, 2025•1 hr 16 min
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 wit...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 51 min
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...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 6 min
