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The Tip Sheet – 2025 Ep 102: NSW Cup Preliminary Final Preview

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There is just one game to preview this week for the Parramatta Eels as the NSW Cup vie for a berth in the Grand Final. To get there they will need to defeat the New Zealand Warriors in a massive clash at Jubliee Stadium on Saturday.

The Tip Sheet takes a deep dive on what the Eels need to do to overcome the minor premiers and which players could star for the Blue & Gold if they are to prevail over their trans-Tasman rivals. Sixties and Forty20 also take a quick look at the latest happenings for the Eels including a link to Cody Ramsay as well as their tips for the NRLW and HNWP award winners.

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8 thoughts on “The Tip Sheet – 2025 Ep 102: NSW Cup Preliminary Final Preview

  1. Joseph

    Thanks for the show gents.
    Could the Eels be looking at Ramsey as a replacement for Brown?
    Go the Sharks and may God forgive me, go the Panthers. For me it’s Sofie’s choice in reverse.
    There’s not a team left I like, possibly because I don’t like any team outside the Eels. There are teams I dislike a little less so I’m hoping the Sharks go all the way.
    And Sixties, I agree with Boom Boom, Shark park is a gem. The Sharks draw 40000 spectators every home game, 15000 at the ground and the rest watching from surrounding high rise buildings.

    1. Sixties

      Joseph, I don’t think they will pursue Ramsay. As for Shark Park, you’re still off with the 15k. They can’t even fit that in. It’s 12k, and how that’s ok as a weekly venue let alone a finals match is beyond me.
      As for a premiership for any of the remaining teams, the clash between the Dogs and Panthers is the worst because one will progress and I hate both.

      1. Joseph

        Yep, the only positive in that game is one will lose. Hopefully the winning bows out next week.
        I was being cheeky about Shark paddock. It’s a dump and an embarrassment to our game.
        The Sharks argue they deserve the home game final but it’s not just about the Sharks. All fans deserve the opportunity to watch their team in the finals. Their reward punishes all fans and that’s not what our game is about.

        1. Sixties

          I realised that Joseph – just wanted to put the boot into the venue. It’s not the Sharks at fault. They own the ground which made it challenging or impossible to secure government funding for ground development. Now the lack of space due the other development in the precinct has left no room to make the venue larger.

  2. Muz

    Gosh the bulldogs were absolutely awful today in that finals match

    The panthers? I haven’t seen them look that flawless or at least straight out dominant in a finals game since the Eels vs panthers 22’ GF

    Who could win it this year? Are Panthers able to do it again?

    Ps wish the reps made finals – we world of help our own this finals series against a few times IMO

    And I’m also proud of our cup boys – what a season regardless of the loss VS warriors 💛💙

    1. BDon

      Both the Raiders and Dogs looked a notch below their opponents after 10-15 minutes. Both had key players out, but their opponents also looked more dialled in to the occasion.

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