The Tip Sheet - 2024 Ep 40: Talagi Tests The Market

Clint is back for this week's news podcast as The Tip Sheet jumps into a massive Team List Tuesday that is missing both Clinton Gutherson and Mitchell Moses. Blaize Talagi has been named to the coveted #1 jersey but the news comes at the same time as a breaking story that the young Eel will go to the open market. What does this mean for the club and who are the real threats to Parramatta when it comes to keeping their young star? The club debuted its 2024 indigenous jersey, styled around the rugby league story of J'maine Hopgood. The boys share their thoughts and look at the unofficial alternate strip. The rest of the Eels' news focuses on a new corporate partner, the Flegg getting a win in Fiji, new female pathways and a change to the NRL board of directors. The Round 9 NRL wrap yielded some close games and very controversial calls as the show breaks down all of the action. Aidan Sezer wasn't sinbinned but is copping a 4-week ban for a hip-drop-adjacent tackle. Was it the right call or is the NRL back to its inconsistent worst? The biggest flow on from the wrap up is the criticism leveled at officials following a dreadful round of calls. Kasey Badger has been the primary target of abuse and The Tip Sheet breaks down what is fair game and where lines have been crossed. There is a massive player transaction on the horizon as both the Penrith Panthers and Sydney Roosters hunt the signature of David Fifita. The Titans' backrower has a clause in his contract to void the next two years of his deal if he opts out by Round 10 and the two Sydney powerhouses are hungry to boost their stocks with the game breaker.