The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 97: Volkamania Running Wild + Round 27 Preview vs Dragons

The Parramatta Eels head into the final round of the 2026 NRL season dropping some hot retention news with the club confirming that Ronald Volkman has extended his stay with the Blue & Gold for another 2 years. The Tip Sheet breaks down Volkman's new deal as Sixties and Forty20 go over the rumoured details and where it places Ronnie in the big picture at the Eels. Of course the preview podcast has some games to discuss and with the lower grades wrapping up last week all that is now left are the NRLW and NRL. The ladies head to the nation's capital to tussle with the Raiders while the fellas are bound for the 'Gong as they gear up for a tilt with the Dragons. Will Tyrese Lokeni become the third straight Eel to debut in first grade on Sunday? The boys talk about what the versatile forward brings to the table for the Blue & Gold and the hard work he has put in across 2026 to potentially feature this week.