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?

Impressively, frustratingly, unbelievably, believably...the Parramatta Eels found a way to bottle another game this year with their 30-24 loss to the Brisbane Broncos in a match that saw the Blue & Gold squander a 16-0 lead.

Sixties and Forty20 vent after another game full of effort (albeit with some vexing misdirection) that featured far too many mistimed errors and defensive misplays.

The preview podcast gets a healthy dose of extra content this week as The Tip Sheet reviews the NRL Hall of Fame Class of 2024 including the induction of the 14th Immortal. Sixties and Forty20 pay their tributes to Ron Coote but also share their frustrations that the all-conquering Eels of 1981-86 are still without representation in the game's inner circle.

The four previews this week are then interrupted by the official confirmation that Isaiah Iongi will be joining the club on a 3-year deal starting next in 2025. It is a massive shot in the arm for the Blue & Gold after losing a series of talented prospects to other arms.

The Jersey Flegg and NRLW are carrying the banners of the club this week as the boys look at how those two teams can take further steps towards the post-season.

Have the Parramatta Eels finally found their heir to Clinton Gutherson? The Tip Sheet covers reports that the club is close to securing talented Penrith prospect Isaiah Iongi on a 3-year deal as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint offer their perspectives on the potential signing and other roster developments.

Kennedy Cherrington celebrated an important miletone as she became the first Eel to reach 25 games in the NRLW. She also led her side to a tough victory over the Wests Tigers on Sunday night as the show looks at how well the ladies are travelling.

The NRL and NRLW weekend wraps cover a hard forught weekend for the NRLW while the NRL saw the Storm steal an important march on the Panthers in the race for the minor premierip in a game that also saw Nathan Cleary get hurt.

In a relatively quiet week for NRL news, the Roosters re-signed Spencer Leniu and Connor Watson while the Sea Eagles have linked up with the Castleford Tigers to boost their development pathways.

In a special episode of The Tip Sheet, Sixties and Forty20 are joined by members of the NSW Physical Disability Rugby League to discuss one of the most empowering branches of our great game. The boys are joined by Rebecca, Che, Geroge, Todd and Joel as they discuss the origins of the PDRL, their recent trip to England for the World Cup as well as what lies ahead for them.

We feared a comprehensive defeat was coming and while the Roosters certainly won handedly...is it odd to say that the Eels still showed a bit of ticker? Sixties and Forty20 review the 38-14 loss in a game where Allianz Stadium almost flooded after a short downpour and the Eels spent 20min of the contest playing with 12 men.

The contest felt closer to water polo than footy at times with the expensive drainage systems at Allianz competely failing to effect the saturated field. The boys look at how the class of the Tri-colour won out against the depleted Eels on a night where both teams struggled defensively. Did anyone stand up? Sixties and Forty20 share their 3 Eels who stood tall on the soggy ground before wrapping up the Round 24 contest.

The Tip Sheet pouts over another action packed weekend for the Parramatta Eels. Sixties and Forty20 cover five full games on the docket with the NRLW and Jersey Flegg in particular looking to flex their aspirations for the finals.

A double header at Eric Tweedale Stadium sees the Flegg and NSW Cup taking on the Newcastle Knights while the HNWP and NRLW face the Wests Tigers across Monday and Sunday respectively. Another Friday night prime time game awaits the NRL boys as they take on the 3rd placed Sydney Roosters.

With a degree of prophetic certainty, The Tip Sheet gets to unload on a bizarre defence of a crucial obstruction no-call from Graham Annesley just one week after highlighting a troubling change in interpretations on the very same topic.

It is safe to say that Sixties, Forty20 and Clint are fired up for this one as they hammer the code for circling the wagons on bad officiating. So yeah, that is the tone for this episode of The Tip Sheet! There are positive things discussed though as the boys celebrate another strong commitment to junior rugby league from Parramatta Leagues Club plus that latest on the roster overhaul as Reagan Campbell-Gillard is linked to other clubs.

The weekend recaps in the NRL and NRLW focus on some suprise results and second half comebacks before the boys poke at some controversial topics centreing around Latrell Mitchell and Kyle Flanagan with handy, handy 10m poles.

Ah yes, The Parra Special. Take an incredibly unlikely stranglehold over the best team in the competition only to let it slip away in the final moments. Throw in a string of controversial calls and no-calls and you have the recipe for an insanely exciting game rife with hope and ultimately heartbreak. Sixties and Forty20 record a morning after reaction in the wake of last night's insanity with feelings still coursing strongly.

A certain podcast just this week popped off about inconsistencies in the interpretation of obstruction. Lo and behold that very subject rearing its ugly head in the single most critical juncture of this game with the Panthers scoring the game winning try on the back of an incredbily contentions blocker run by Liam Martin. The boys sound off about the no-call and discuss what else went wrong for the Eels in that period.

The rest of the game gets broken down after the fiery takes get dialed back to a more gentle simmer as the effort of application of the Eels gets praised for another week running. The boys hand out their 3, 2, 1s and also give a couple of shout outs to the NSW Cup.

The second half of the podcast features Michael Buettner as part of the Pre Game Show with the Parramatta and North Sydney star giving his insight on some topical matters. Why do young talents head to other clubs? Buettner gives his personal insight on the decision to switch from the Eels to the Bears and what goes into such a decision. The show looks at some Xs and Os and how you look to upset the Panthers and what is the best course of action when it comes to trying to nullify the impact of Brian To'o.

There are another five games on the weekend docket headlined by a Western Sydney derby in the NRL and another trip to Brisbane in the NRLW.

Sixties and Forty20 power through a moutain of footy previews starting with a huge clash in the Jersey Flegg as the Eels zero in on the finals. Standing between them and that destination this week are the Penrith Panthers in a must win match-up.

The HNWP are up against the Bulldogs while the NSW Cup play curtain raiser to the NRL against the Panthers. Another flight to Brisbane awaits our NRLW squad as they take on the Cowboys. With both teams entering the round at 1-1, can the Eels break parity on the ladder and climb higher?

A shock win over the Warriors has ignited a bit of passion for the Friday night battle againt the reigning (and reigning [and reigning]) premiers. The undermanned Eels stunned the Panthers late last season, can they produce the same kind of magic this week?