The first slice of real rugby league in 2024 arrives as the Junior Representatives kick off this weekend. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are ready to dig in on this edition of The Tip Sheet.

The show starts with NRL training though as the preseason ramps up massively. Sixties details some fierce opposed work over the last week. Next up is the Parramatta Council sponsorship deal which has been slashed massively after pushback in the media and community. What does the new deal mean for the Eels?

Viral star Viliotu Masila has crossed 135,000,000 views for his sensational try. Where does his clip rate in the pantheon of NRL media?

The boys finally get around to discussing the rules change regarding kickoff and dropout restarts. Did the game need this? Will it change game strategies? The show looks at it from all angles before getting into the NRL news.

Tevita Pangai Junior wants back into the NRL with the former Bulldog having a shocking change of heart and mind as he unretires and declares an intention to play for the Broncos. No one on the show is surprised.

The Dragons have been busy as they bring Raymond Faitala-Mariner on board and are now circling Christian Tuipulotu. How do these moves rate for the Red V and their new coach in Shane Flanagan?

Wayne Bennett has flagged an intent to coach the Kiwis. The boys look at the potential connection there dating back to 2008 and what one of the coaching godfathers can do for New Zealand.

The show closes out with a first look at the Junior Representatives and their Round 1 fixtures. Our Lisa Fiola and Tarsha Gale squads are taking on the Bulldogs on Saturday while the Harold Matthews and SG Ball host the Warriors on Sunday.