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.