The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 22: Hopgood Back, JDB Benched As Eels Finally Return Home

After a demanding road trip over the first two rounds of the season, the Parramatta Eels are finally returning home as they host the Dragons on Sunday afternoon. The Tip Sheet explores all the Team List Tuesday news and the changes that Jason Ryles has made this week as he tinkers with his forward pack. Sixties and Forty20 recap the round the was for the Blue & Gold and go over some bad news concerning Will Penisini. Peter V'landys isn't backing down on the rise of set starts as players and coaches start to vocalise their issues with the shift in the game. Is this brand of footy sustainable and what, if anything, gives? Bronson Xerri is unhappy at Belmore - what has led to this seemingly sudden conflict? Where could he end up? Alex Johnston etched his name in immortality as he conquered Ken Irvine's long standing try scoring record. After all the hullabaloo, the fans peacefully stormed onto the field at Allianz Stadium and created an iconic moment for the game. What do the boys think about it all now that it is cemented in history?