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NRL SuperCoach: Former champion Wilfred Zee reveals team
The champ is back for 2020 with a unique-looking side full of left-field PODs, low-ownership cheapies and the obligatory Anthony Milford.
Wilfred Zee, SuperCoach champion, The Daily Telegraph
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March 8, 2020 4:53pm
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Sangster's Top Guns | KFC SuperCoach NRL
These are the players Tom Sangster believes are worth every penny when building your KFC SuperCoach NRL team.
Injuries cause havoc in KFC SuperCoach and that applies regardless of whether it is mid-season or pre-season.
We’re getting close now and finding more and more information out about likely Round 1 teams.
There are still plenty of unsettled line-ups but here’s how I’m sitting pending SuperCoach Christmas (i.e. the first TLT of the season!).
HOOKER – UNCHANGED
Damien Cook ($705,500) / Blayke Brailey ($201,000)
Cook was the second best hooker last year behind Cameron Smith but his career is still entering its prime whilst the arguable NRL and SuperCoach GOAT’s entering his last (maybe) year. Either way, I can see Cook comfortably being the top scoring hooker this year and I’m going to get on board nice and early for a genuine captain option every week.
Blayke Brailey is the new starting hooker at the Sharks, who bid farewell to his brother Jayden over the o***eason. Blayke is a more attacking-minded hooker and he could be in line for plenty of attacking stats as he works with that still-potent Sharks pack.
Former SuperCoach NRL champ Wilfred Zee.
FRONT ROW – UPDATED
Payne Haas ($728,200) / Liam Knight ($437,300)
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Haas was literally my first picked player this season after one of the all-time greatest breakout / rookie seasons… EVER! Haas is a KFC SuperCoach machine and a throwback consistency-wise to the greats in Corey Parker and Paul Gallen – but available at FRF! Sign me up.
Update: Trent Merrin is out, Liam Knight in. The news that Knight is a ‘lock’ for the No. 13 jersey (sorry) with Cam Murray shifting out wider to start, means he will lock up (sorry again) plenty of minutes and work. The up-and-coming middle forward is fast maturing into a genuine leader of this forward pack. Locked and loaded for me (sorry one more time).
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown ($171,900) / Toby Rudolf ($171,900)
Update: I’ve swapped out Stefano Utoikamanu and brought in ‘Yung Maynie’ a.k.a. JTB a.k.a Jamayne Taunoa-Brown. The Warriors’ middle forward depth has been tested thoroughly already, with Bunty Afoa and Mitchell Frei both suffering season-ending knee injuries, Agnatius Paasi in doubt due to an ankle concern and Jazz Tevaga still on the path to recovery from last year. Yung Maynie is in with a genuine chance to start Round 1 and the glimpses we’ve seen of him so far indicates he will get steady minutes at a high work rate.
In terms of Rudolf, plenty of minutes and spots are open at the Sharks due to the likes of Gallen and Matt Prior moving on, and question marks hanging over the heads of Andrew Fifita and Braden Uele. Rudolf is all but guaranteed a bench spot.
SECOND ROW - UNCHANGED
Ryan Matterson ($626,200) / Jai Arrow ($575,700) / David Fifita ($501,900)
News of Bateman’s surgery hurt me bad — probably not as much as it hurt Johnny but considering he was probably on pain relief, maybe me taking him out of my team was actually more painful.
I’ve replaced him with Ryan Matterson, another edge backrower who has a penchant for attacking stats. Sure, he’s on a new team but it’s clear he’s already striking up a combination with his halfback and earning the trust of coach and teammates alike, having been appointed to the leadership group. A strong base coupled with potential for attacking stats due to what appears to be a fairly friendly starting draw. Sign me up!
Ryan Matterson is a member of Wilfred’s side.
Shocking news for Ryan James and the Titans means more opportunity for the other Titan middle forwards – Arrow is definitely one of the likely winners and if he’s healthy and seeing the minutes, he is a potential top three 2RF option this season. Definitely an option for me to cull if I can find money somewhere, or if I need his dollars too!
David Fifita – I don’t really need to say too much here, right? You just had to watch the tape from Round 18 onwards after he nailed down an 80 minute role on the edge, dominating his way to a 76.9 point per game average. If he’s starting and playing 80 minutes, he’s in!
Luciano Leilua ($434,400) / Patrick Carrigan ($326,300) / Josh Curran ($216,900) – UPDATED
There aren’t many cheap options at 2RF but there are plenty of mid-range options to gamble on. I’m a self-professed fan of the Leilua family and if ‘Lucy’ gets a starting edge backrow spot, even if he doesn’t play the full 80 minutes, he’s still value with such an incredibly SuperCoach-friendly game – much like his brother!
Update: Su’A and Magoulias are out, CarriGUN and Curran are in. CarriGUN is exactly that – a gun waiting to break out. He was solid last year off the bench in his debut season, but has gone to a new level with an impressive preseason – on and off the training paddock. He has gone from interchange forward to starting lock and effectively the captain-in-waiting. Minutes are on offer for CarriGUN and his Corey Parker-like workrate (sans goalkicking) will see him make plenty of coin, if not be a borderline keeper if the minutes are there.
Curran replaces Magoulias due to the potential starting edge spot on offer for Curran, and decent enough hitouts for Curran in the All Stars game and the last trial. TLT will determine this final pick.
HALFBACK – UPDATED
Nathan Cleary ($631,500) / Billy Walters ($201,000)
Nathan Cleary could be a hold for the entire season.
Nathan Cleary’s game is built for SuperCoach as far as halfbacks go, so this wasn’t a tough decision for me. Locked and loaded for the season most likely!
Updated: Luai’s mediocre preseason, coupled with Matty Burton’s impressive showings, have given me the cold feet on Luai. Walters seems to have the starting hooker spot sewn up (for now) and pending further information on the potential Momirovski/Grant player swap, I’m happy to lock in his steady cash appreciation as a starting hooker for now.
FIVE-EIGHTH – UNCHANGED
Anthony Milford ($476,000) / George Williams ($333,800)
Anthony Milford did a hamstring at the Nines but the injury is only minor.
No, I haven’t just accidentally left Milford in here from last season. No, it’s not from the year before either. Or the year before that. I’m picking him, once again! Call me a sucker for punishment but would you believe that despite how mediocre he has been on the field and for SuperCoach, he was still the eighth highest averaging five eighth in 2019? That shows his pedigree for SuperCoach and with 2020 the first time since 2016 or 2017 (when he averaged close to 70 points per game for the season) that he had a decent preseason. Throw in (another) promising young halfback to play beside, and he might have a chance this year.
George Williams has been hyped by plenty but he’s basically Ricky Stuart’s “star signing” this year. His last one was John Bateman and that worked out alright I’d say! George played at Wigan, just like John, and in fact they played on the same side of the field if I’m not mistaken. Familiarity is often a blessing for SuperCoach and I’m hoping that applies here.
CENTRE/WING – UPDATED
BJ Leilua ($465,700) / Zac Lomax ($324,600) / Kurt Mann ($287,100) / Kallum Watkins ($271,800)
It feels weird but this may be the second year in a row that I’ve started with Zac Lomax in my squad. However, this year it’s because he’s apparently the new Dragons’ fullback, and goalkicker – both which should offer much greater SuperCoach scoring potential at a budget price!
Updated: Jimmy the Jet didn’t last long, Adam Doueihi’s on shaky ground, and Bradman Best’s omission was forced due to injury. But changes elsewhere have forced a reshuffle in my CTW line. I still like the Jet, but he needed to go. Because what’s better than one Leilua in your SuperCoach team? Two Leiluas! Joey “the best centre in the NRL” Leilua better do his talking on the field (and the stats sheet) rather than just in “swagger mode” interviews with journalists – but we know when he does, it can pay off in a big way. Mann and Watkins are by-products of our #CheapieCrisis and it’s a case of, well, they’re there and playing Round 1 and *should* make some cash at some stage.
Wests Tigers recruit Adam Doueihi has been axed from Wilfred’s team. Picture: Wests Tigers
Brayden Wiliame ($201,000) / Jake Averillo ($171,900) / Treymain Spry ($171,900) – UPDATED
Updated: Tommy Talau and Xavier Coates have both seemingly dropped down the pecking order and are unlikely to be there Round 1. Wiliame is 50/50 with Tim Lafai for the left centre spot at the Dragons – cross your fingers and toes please. Averillo looks like he could be the shock starter at the Bulldogs if Nick Meaney’s hamstrings aren’t better (and should goalkick too!)while I’ve added Treymain Spry because of names – his is so cool, and I didn’t really want to type Greg Lelei… well, you know.
FULLBACK
Kalyn Ponga ($634,300) / Ryan Papenhuyzen ($508,200) – UNCHANGED
Finishing up at the fullback position, and whilst there’s every chance that I’m loading up the “Teddy/Turbo” combo come end of season, that’s just not viable for the start of the year. In fact, Ponga and Papenhuyzen both represent undervalued options and should score above what their starting price indicates.
For Ponga, it just comes down to goalkicking – his average with and without the goalkicking was rather remarkable and it wasn’t just because of the goalkicks themselves. So that will be a huge determining factor here!
The champ is back for 2020 with a unique-looking side full of left-field PODs, low-ownership cheapies and the obligatory Anthony Milford.
Wilfred Zee, SuperCoach champion, The Daily Telegraph
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March 8, 2020 4:53pm
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Sangster's Top Guns | KFC SuperCoach NRL
These are the players Tom Sangster believes are worth every penny when building your KFC SuperCoach NRL team.
Injuries cause havoc in KFC SuperCoach and that applies regardless of whether it is mid-season or pre-season.
We’re getting close now and finding more and more information out about likely Round 1 teams.
There are still plenty of unsettled line-ups but here’s how I’m sitting pending SuperCoach Christmas (i.e. the first TLT of the season!).
HOOKER – UNCHANGED
Damien Cook ($705,500) / Blayke Brailey ($201,000)
Cook was the second best hooker last year behind Cameron Smith but his career is still entering its prime whilst the arguable NRL and SuperCoach GOAT’s entering his last (maybe) year. Either way, I can see Cook comfortably being the top scoring hooker this year and I’m going to get on board nice and early for a genuine captain option every week.
Blayke Brailey is the new starting hooker at the Sharks, who bid farewell to his brother Jayden over the o***eason. Blayke is a more attacking-minded hooker and he could be in line for plenty of attacking stats as he works with that still-potent Sharks pack.
Former SuperCoach NRL champ Wilfred Zee.
FRONT ROW – UPDATED
Payne Haas ($728,200) / Liam Knight ($437,300)
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Haas was literally my first picked player this season after one of the all-time greatest breakout / rookie seasons… EVER! Haas is a KFC SuperCoach machine and a throwback consistency-wise to the greats in Corey Parker and Paul Gallen – but available at FRF! Sign me up.
Update: Trent Merrin is out, Liam Knight in. The news that Knight is a ‘lock’ for the No. 13 jersey (sorry) with Cam Murray shifting out wider to start, means he will lock up (sorry again) plenty of minutes and work. The up-and-coming middle forward is fast maturing into a genuine leader of this forward pack. Locked and loaded for me (sorry one more time).
Jamayne Taunoa-Brown ($171,900) / Toby Rudolf ($171,900)
Update: I’ve swapped out Stefano Utoikamanu and brought in ‘Yung Maynie’ a.k.a. JTB a.k.a Jamayne Taunoa-Brown. The Warriors’ middle forward depth has been tested thoroughly already, with Bunty Afoa and Mitchell Frei both suffering season-ending knee injuries, Agnatius Paasi in doubt due to an ankle concern and Jazz Tevaga still on the path to recovery from last year. Yung Maynie is in with a genuine chance to start Round 1 and the glimpses we’ve seen of him so far indicates he will get steady minutes at a high work rate.
In terms of Rudolf, plenty of minutes and spots are open at the Sharks due to the likes of Gallen and Matt Prior moving on, and question marks hanging over the heads of Andrew Fifita and Braden Uele. Rudolf is all but guaranteed a bench spot.
SECOND ROW - UNCHANGED
Ryan Matterson ($626,200) / Jai Arrow ($575,700) / David Fifita ($501,900)
News of Bateman’s surgery hurt me bad — probably not as much as it hurt Johnny but considering he was probably on pain relief, maybe me taking him out of my team was actually more painful.
I’ve replaced him with Ryan Matterson, another edge backrower who has a penchant for attacking stats. Sure, he’s on a new team but it’s clear he’s already striking up a combination with his halfback and earning the trust of coach and teammates alike, having been appointed to the leadership group. A strong base coupled with potential for attacking stats due to what appears to be a fairly friendly starting draw. Sign me up!
Ryan Matterson is a member of Wilfred’s side.
Shocking news for Ryan James and the Titans means more opportunity for the other Titan middle forwards – Arrow is definitely one of the likely winners and if he’s healthy and seeing the minutes, he is a potential top three 2RF option this season. Definitely an option for me to cull if I can find money somewhere, or if I need his dollars too!
David Fifita – I don’t really need to say too much here, right? You just had to watch the tape from Round 18 onwards after he nailed down an 80 minute role on the edge, dominating his way to a 76.9 point per game average. If he’s starting and playing 80 minutes, he’s in!
Luciano Leilua ($434,400) / Patrick Carrigan ($326,300) / Josh Curran ($216,900) – UPDATED
There aren’t many cheap options at 2RF but there are plenty of mid-range options to gamble on. I’m a self-professed fan of the Leilua family and if ‘Lucy’ gets a starting edge backrow spot, even if he doesn’t play the full 80 minutes, he’s still value with such an incredibly SuperCoach-friendly game – much like his brother!
Update: Su’A and Magoulias are out, CarriGUN and Curran are in. CarriGUN is exactly that – a gun waiting to break out. He was solid last year off the bench in his debut season, but has gone to a new level with an impressive preseason – on and off the training paddock. He has gone from interchange forward to starting lock and effectively the captain-in-waiting. Minutes are on offer for CarriGUN and his Corey Parker-like workrate (sans goalkicking) will see him make plenty of coin, if not be a borderline keeper if the minutes are there.
Curran replaces Magoulias due to the potential starting edge spot on offer for Curran, and decent enough hitouts for Curran in the All Stars game and the last trial. TLT will determine this final pick.
HALFBACK – UPDATED
Nathan Cleary ($631,500) / Billy Walters ($201,000)
Nathan Cleary could be a hold for the entire season.
Nathan Cleary’s game is built for SuperCoach as far as halfbacks go, so this wasn’t a tough decision for me. Locked and loaded for the season most likely!
Updated: Luai’s mediocre preseason, coupled with Matty Burton’s impressive showings, have given me the cold feet on Luai. Walters seems to have the starting hooker spot sewn up (for now) and pending further information on the potential Momirovski/Grant player swap, I’m happy to lock in his steady cash appreciation as a starting hooker for now.
FIVE-EIGHTH – UNCHANGED
Anthony Milford ($476,000) / George Williams ($333,800)
Anthony Milford did a hamstring at the Nines but the injury is only minor.
No, I haven’t just accidentally left Milford in here from last season. No, it’s not from the year before either. Or the year before that. I’m picking him, once again! Call me a sucker for punishment but would you believe that despite how mediocre he has been on the field and for SuperCoach, he was still the eighth highest averaging five eighth in 2019? That shows his pedigree for SuperCoach and with 2020 the first time since 2016 or 2017 (when he averaged close to 70 points per game for the season) that he had a decent preseason. Throw in (another) promising young halfback to play beside, and he might have a chance this year.
George Williams has been hyped by plenty but he’s basically Ricky Stuart’s “star signing” this year. His last one was John Bateman and that worked out alright I’d say! George played at Wigan, just like John, and in fact they played on the same side of the field if I’m not mistaken. Familiarity is often a blessing for SuperCoach and I’m hoping that applies here.
CENTRE/WING – UPDATED
BJ Leilua ($465,700) / Zac Lomax ($324,600) / Kurt Mann ($287,100) / Kallum Watkins ($271,800)
It feels weird but this may be the second year in a row that I’ve started with Zac Lomax in my squad. However, this year it’s because he’s apparently the new Dragons’ fullback, and goalkicker – both which should offer much greater SuperCoach scoring potential at a budget price!
Updated: Jimmy the Jet didn’t last long, Adam Doueihi’s on shaky ground, and Bradman Best’s omission was forced due to injury. But changes elsewhere have forced a reshuffle in my CTW line. I still like the Jet, but he needed to go. Because what’s better than one Leilua in your SuperCoach team? Two Leiluas! Joey “the best centre in the NRL” Leilua better do his talking on the field (and the stats sheet) rather than just in “swagger mode” interviews with journalists – but we know when he does, it can pay off in a big way. Mann and Watkins are by-products of our #CheapieCrisis and it’s a case of, well, they’re there and playing Round 1 and *should* make some cash at some stage.
Wests Tigers recruit Adam Doueihi has been axed from Wilfred’s team. Picture: Wests Tigers
Brayden Wiliame ($201,000) / Jake Averillo ($171,900) / Treymain Spry ($171,900) – UPDATED
Updated: Tommy Talau and Xavier Coates have both seemingly dropped down the pecking order and are unlikely to be there Round 1. Wiliame is 50/50 with Tim Lafai for the left centre spot at the Dragons – cross your fingers and toes please. Averillo looks like he could be the shock starter at the Bulldogs if Nick Meaney’s hamstrings aren’t better (and should goalkick too!)while I’ve added Treymain Spry because of names – his is so cool, and I didn’t really want to type Greg Lelei… well, you know.
FULLBACK
Kalyn Ponga ($634,300) / Ryan Papenhuyzen ($508,200) – UNCHANGED
Finishing up at the fullback position, and whilst there’s every chance that I’m loading up the “Teddy/Turbo” combo come end of season, that’s just not viable for the start of the year. In fact, Ponga and Papenhuyzen both represent undervalued options and should score above what their starting price indicates.
For Ponga, it just comes down to goalkicking – his average with and without the goalkicking was rather remarkable and it wasn’t just because of the goalkicks themselves. So that will be a huge determining factor here!
cheers @Professor
PARRAMATTA EELS VS CANTERBURY-BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS
BankWest Stadium, 8:05pm, Thursday, March 12th,
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Nathan Brown
Interchange: 14. Brad Takarangi, 15. Marata Niukore, 16. Kane Evans 17. Peni Terepo
Reserves: 18. Will Smith, 19. Ray Stone, 20. Oregon Kaufusi, 21. George Jennings
SuperCoach analysis: Waqa Blake (shoulder) has been named at centre despite not playing any trials. KFC SuperCoach cheapie prospects Oregon Kaufusi and Stefano Utoikamanu miss the 17.Star recruits Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Ryan Matterson will make their club debuts in the starting pack.
Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Will Hopoate, 5. Christian Crichton, 6. Brandon Wakeham, 7 Lachlan Lewis, 8. Aiden Tolman, 9.Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Joe Stimson, 13. Adam Elliott
Interchange: 14. Dean Britt, 15. Renouf To’omaga, 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 17. Kerrod Holland
Reserves: 19. Ofahiki Ogden, 20. Jake Averillo, 21. Sione Katoa, 22. Jack Cogger
SuperCoach analysis: Carnage at the “Family Club” with Corey Harawira-Naera and Jayden Okunbur stood down. Recruit Joe Stimson scores the starting back row spot earmarked for CHN. Christian Crichton (knee) returns from injury to take the wing spot reserved for Okunbur. As revealed by The Daily Telegraph over the weekend, Brandon Wakeham has scored a halves spot over Jack Cogger. Outside back Kerrod Holland will play as back-up hooker off the interchange bench. Dean Britt will follow in his dad Darren’s footsteps in making his Bulldogs debut. Nick Meaney (wing) and Jeremy Marshall-King (hooker) have won the battle to be passed fit.
CANBERRA RAIDERS VS GOLD COAST TITANS
GIO Stadium, 6:00pm, Friday, March 13th
Raiders: 1.Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Jarrod Croker, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Dunamis Lui, 11. Corey Horsburgh, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Joe Tapine
Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Emre Guler, 16. Iosia Soliola 17.Michael Oldfield
Reserves: 18. Jack Murchie, 19. Sam Williams, 20. Semi Valemei, 21. Tom Starling
SuperCoach analysis: As predicted in Early Mail, Michael Oldfield scores the final bench spot ahead of forward Luke Bateman. Curtis Scott has been cleared by the NRL and will line up at right centre. John Bateman will miss the start of the season with a shoulder injury, pushing Corey Horsburgh to right backrow. English international George Williams will make his club debut in the halves.
Titans: 1. Phillip Sami, 2. Anthony Don, 3.Kallum Watkins, 4. Tyrone Peachey, 5. Dale Copley, 6. Tyrone Roberts, 7. Ash Taylor, 8. Jarrod Wallace, 9. Mitch Rein, 10. Sam Lisone, 11.Kevin Proctor, 12. Bryce Cartwright, 13. Jai Arrow
Interchange: 14.Nathan Peats, 15. Jai Whitbread, 16. Brian Kelly, 17. Jaimin Jolliffe
Reserves: 18 Sam Stone, 19 Jonus Pearson, 20 Moeaki Fotuaika, 21 AJ Brimson
SuperCoach analysis: The Gold Coast Titans are unsure when fullback AJ Brimson will be cleared to play after the rising star was ruled out of Friday’s Round 1 NRL clash against Canberra with a back injury. Brimson is managing a stress fracture in his back, with Titans head of performance and culture Mal Meninga admitting the young gun was a “week-to-week proposition”. Prop Shannon Boyd (shoulder) has also been ruled out of the game against his former club while reigning player-of-the-year Moeaki Fotuaika (knee) was named on an extended bench. If Fotuaika is ruled out, Newtown Jets premiership hero Jaimin Jolliffe will make his NRL debut while Warriors recruit Sam Lisone will play his first game for the Titans. Winger Phillip Sami will shift to fullback in place of Brimson, whose back problem flared after last month’s Nines tournament in Perth.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS VS BRISBANE BRONCOS
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 8:05pm, Friday, March 13th
Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Ben Hampton, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Michael Morgan, 8. John Asiata, 9. Jake Granville, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Gavin Cooper, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Reece Robson, 15. Mitchell Dunn, 16. Shane Wright, 17. Francis Molo
Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen, 19. Connelly Lemuelu, 20. Tom Opacic, 21. Jake Clifford
SuperCoach analysis: As expected, Scott Drinkwater scores the five-eighth spot ahead of Jake Clifford. Valentine Holmes will make his long-awaited club debut at fullback and will likely kick goals. KFC SuperCoach mid-ranger prospect Coen Hess has been named to start in the back row after a strong off-season. Forward Josh McGuire (knee, suspension) is out. Reece Robson and Esan Marsters will also make their club debuts.
Broncos: 1 Jack Bird, 2 Corey Oates, 3 Kotoni Staggs, 4 Darius Boyd, 5 Jesse Arthars, 6 Anthony Milford, 7 Brodie Croft (c), 8 Tom Flegler, 9 Jake Turpin, 10 Payne Haas, 11 David Fifita, 12 Tevita Pangai Jr, 13 Pat Carrigan (c)
Interchange: 14 Jamayne Isaako, 15 Andrew McCullough, 16 Rhys Kennedy, 17 Jamil Hopoate
Reserves: 18 Xavier Coates, 19 Herbie Farnworth, 20 Tom Dearden, 21 Ethan Bullemor.
SuperCoach analysis: Alex Glenn (hamstring) misses the squad. Glenn’s scratching sees Tevita Pangai Jr start in the back row, with Tom Flegler to partner Payne Haas in the front row and Jamil Hopoate to debut from the bench. Jesse Arthars wins a wing spot ahead of popular KFC SuperCoach cheapie Xavier Coates. Pat Carrigan scores the starting No. 13 jumper and should be locked in as a KFC SuperCoach buy. Jack Bird scores the fullback spot ahead of Jamayne Isaako, who will play from a strange bench that includes two utilities and two big men. Rhys Kennedy wins the final interchange spot ahead of Ethan Bullemore and Jordan Riki.
BankWest Stadium, 8:05pm, Thursday, March 12th,
Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Nathan Brown
Interchange: 14. Brad Takarangi, 15. Marata Niukore, 16. Kane Evans 17. Peni Terepo
Reserves: 18. Will Smith, 19. Ray Stone, 20. Oregon Kaufusi, 21. George Jennings
SuperCoach analysis: Waqa Blake (shoulder) has been named at centre despite not playing any trials. KFC SuperCoach cheapie prospects Oregon Kaufusi and Stefano Utoikamanu miss the 17.Star recruits Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Ryan Matterson will make their club debuts in the starting pack.
Bulldogs: 1. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Will Hopoate, 5. Christian Crichton, 6. Brandon Wakeham, 7 Lachlan Lewis, 8. Aiden Tolman, 9.Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Joe Stimson, 13. Adam Elliott
Interchange: 14. Dean Britt, 15. Renouf To’omaga, 16. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 17. Kerrod Holland
Reserves: 19. Ofahiki Ogden, 20. Jake Averillo, 21. Sione Katoa, 22. Jack Cogger
SuperCoach analysis: Carnage at the “Family Club” with Corey Harawira-Naera and Jayden Okunbur stood down. Recruit Joe Stimson scores the starting back row spot earmarked for CHN. Christian Crichton (knee) returns from injury to take the wing spot reserved for Okunbur. As revealed by The Daily Telegraph over the weekend, Brandon Wakeham has scored a halves spot over Jack Cogger. Outside back Kerrod Holland will play as back-up hooker off the interchange bench. Dean Britt will follow in his dad Darren’s footsteps in making his Bulldogs debut. Nick Meaney (wing) and Jeremy Marshall-King (hooker) have won the battle to be passed fit.
CANBERRA RAIDERS VS GOLD COAST TITANS
GIO Stadium, 6:00pm, Friday, March 13th
Raiders: 1.Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Jarrod Croker, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Dunamis Lui, 11. Corey Horsburgh, 12. Elliott Whitehead, 13. Joe Tapine
Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Emre Guler, 16. Iosia Soliola 17.Michael Oldfield
Reserves: 18. Jack Murchie, 19. Sam Williams, 20. Semi Valemei, 21. Tom Starling
SuperCoach analysis: As predicted in Early Mail, Michael Oldfield scores the final bench spot ahead of forward Luke Bateman. Curtis Scott has been cleared by the NRL and will line up at right centre. John Bateman will miss the start of the season with a shoulder injury, pushing Corey Horsburgh to right backrow. English international George Williams will make his club debut in the halves.
Titans: 1. Phillip Sami, 2. Anthony Don, 3.Kallum Watkins, 4. Tyrone Peachey, 5. Dale Copley, 6. Tyrone Roberts, 7. Ash Taylor, 8. Jarrod Wallace, 9. Mitch Rein, 10. Sam Lisone, 11.Kevin Proctor, 12. Bryce Cartwright, 13. Jai Arrow
Interchange: 14.Nathan Peats, 15. Jai Whitbread, 16. Brian Kelly, 17. Jaimin Jolliffe
Reserves: 18 Sam Stone, 19 Jonus Pearson, 20 Moeaki Fotuaika, 21 AJ Brimson
SuperCoach analysis: The Gold Coast Titans are unsure when fullback AJ Brimson will be cleared to play after the rising star was ruled out of Friday’s Round 1 NRL clash against Canberra with a back injury. Brimson is managing a stress fracture in his back, with Titans head of performance and culture Mal Meninga admitting the young gun was a “week-to-week proposition”. Prop Shannon Boyd (shoulder) has also been ruled out of the game against his former club while reigning player-of-the-year Moeaki Fotuaika (knee) was named on an extended bench. If Fotuaika is ruled out, Newtown Jets premiership hero Jaimin Jolliffe will make his NRL debut while Warriors recruit Sam Lisone will play his first game for the Titans. Winger Phillip Sami will shift to fullback in place of Brimson, whose back problem flared after last month’s Nines tournament in Perth.
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS VS BRISBANE BRONCOS
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, 8:05pm, Friday, March 13th
Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Ben Hampton, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Michael Morgan, 8. John Asiata, 9. Jake Granville, 10. Jordan McLean, 11. Gavin Cooper, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 14. Reece Robson, 15. Mitchell Dunn, 16. Shane Wright, 17. Francis Molo
Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen, 19. Connelly Lemuelu, 20. Tom Opacic, 21. Jake Clifford
SuperCoach analysis: As expected, Scott Drinkwater scores the five-eighth spot ahead of Jake Clifford. Valentine Holmes will make his long-awaited club debut at fullback and will likely kick goals. KFC SuperCoach mid-ranger prospect Coen Hess has been named to start in the back row after a strong off-season. Forward Josh McGuire (knee, suspension) is out. Reece Robson and Esan Marsters will also make their club debuts.
Broncos: 1 Jack Bird, 2 Corey Oates, 3 Kotoni Staggs, 4 Darius Boyd, 5 Jesse Arthars, 6 Anthony Milford, 7 Brodie Croft (c), 8 Tom Flegler, 9 Jake Turpin, 10 Payne Haas, 11 David Fifita, 12 Tevita Pangai Jr, 13 Pat Carrigan (c)
Interchange: 14 Jamayne Isaako, 15 Andrew McCullough, 16 Rhys Kennedy, 17 Jamil Hopoate
Reserves: 18 Xavier Coates, 19 Herbie Farnworth, 20 Tom Dearden, 21 Ethan Bullemor.
SuperCoach analysis: Alex Glenn (hamstring) misses the squad. Glenn’s scratching sees Tevita Pangai Jr start in the back row, with Tom Flegler to partner Payne Haas in the front row and Jamil Hopoate to debut from the bench. Jesse Arthars wins a wing spot ahead of popular KFC SuperCoach cheapie Xavier Coates. Pat Carrigan scores the starting No. 13 jumper and should be locked in as a KFC SuperCoach buy. Jack Bird scores the fullback spot ahead of Jamayne Isaako, who will play from a strange bench that includes two utilities and two big men. Rhys Kennedy wins the final interchange spot ahead of Ethan Bullemore and Jordan Riki.
NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS VS NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS
McDonald Jones Stadium, 3:00pm, Saturday, March 14th
Knights: 1.Kalyn Ponga, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Gehamat Shibasaki, 5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Kurt Mann, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Jayden Brailey, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon, 12. Mitchell Barnett, 13. Herman Ese’ese
Interchange: 14. Connor Watson, 15. Jacob Saifiti, 16. Tim Glasby, 17. Aidan Guerra
Reserves: 18. Pasami Saulo, 19. Starford To’a, 20. Mason Lino, 21. Brodie Jones
SuperCoach analysis: Kurt Mann will start the year as Mitchell Pearce’s five-eighth partner. Mann’s selection means Kalyn Ponga will kick goals. Gehamat Shibasaki and Enari Tuala form a new-look centre pairing with Bradman Best (foot) out until Round 4. Mitch Barnett moves to the right edge to cover for the injured Sione Mata’utia (ankle) with Herman Ese’ese to start at lock.
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Patrick Herbert, 3. David Fusitu’a, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Chanel Haris-Tavita, 7. Blake Green, 8. Leeson Ah Mau, 9.Wayde Egan, 10. Lachlan Burr, 11. Adam Blair, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Isaiah Papali’i
Interchange: 14. Kodi Nikorima, 15. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 16. Eliesa Katoa, 17. Karl Lawton
Reserves: 18. King Vuniyayawa, 20. Hayze Perham, 21. Leivaha Pulu, 22. Taane Milne
SuperCoach analysis: Cheapie option Jamayne Taunoa-Brown scores a bench spot and is the KFC SuperCoach player to watch. He was brilliant in the trials and should see decent minutes given the Warriors’ lack of middle forwards. However, put a line through heavily-fancied cheapie Josh Curran as he has missed the squad altogether. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (ankle) is racing the clock.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS VS CRONULLA SHARKS
ANZ Stadium, 5:30pm, Saturday, March 14th
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Dane Gagai, 3. James Roberts, 4. Braidon Burns, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Cameron Murray, 13. Liam Knight
Interchange: 14. Mark Nicholls, 15. Ethan Lowe, 16. Hame Sele, 17. Alex Johnston
Reserves: 18. George Williams, 19. Bayley Sironen, 20. Troy Dragan, 21. Keaon Koloamatangi
SuperCoach analysis: Very much as expected here with Cam Murray shifting to second row and Liam Knight to lock. Latrell Mitchell gets his first start at fullback for the Rabbitohs but Alex Johnston is on the bench so maybe Latrell gets a blow at some point? No joy for Keaon Koloamatangi with the SuperCoach cheapie named 21st man.
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy, 2.Sione Katoa, 3. Josh Morris, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Shaun Johnson, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Andrew Fifita, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Wade Graham, 13. Jack Williams
Interchange: 14. Connor Tracey, 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 16. Tody Rudolf, 17. Scott Sorensen
Reserves: 18. Billy Magoulias, 19. Braydon Trindall, 20. Royce Hunt, 21. Jackson Ferris
SuperCoach analysis: William Kennedy named to start at fullback with no sign of Josh Dugan or Matt Moylan. A well deserved NRL debut for Toby Rudolf though fellow SuperCoach cheapie Billy Magoulias misses out named as 18th man.
PENRITH PANTHERS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Panthers Stadium, 7:30pm, Saturday, March 14th
Panthers: 1. Caleb Aekins, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Dean Whare, 4. Brent Naden, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. Zane Tetevano, 11.Viliame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange: 14. Stephen Crichton, 15. James Fisher-Harris, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Jack Hetherington
Reserves: 18. Billy Burns, 19. Matt Burton, 20. Jed Cartwright, 21. Kaide Ellis
SuperCoach analysis: James Fisher-Harris was close to Penrith’s best player in 2019 but the big man is relegated to the bench for round one with Isaah Yeo preferred at lock and new recruit Zane Tetevano named to start at prop. Jerome Luai named at five-eighth and Matt Burton in the reserves as 19th man.
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Angus Crichton, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Brett Morris, 6. Luke Cleary, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Jake Friend, 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 11. Sitili Tupouniua, 12. Mitchell Aubusson, 13. Victor Radley
Interchange: 14. Sam Verrills, 15. Isaac Liu, 16. Nat Butcher, 17. Lindsay Collins
Reserves: 18. Matt Ikuvalu, 19. Poasa Faamausili, 20. Lachlan Lam, 21. Asu Kepaoa
SuperCoach analysis: No Boyd Cordner for the Roosters with the skipper not named in the 21 which sees Sitili Tupouniua named to start. Angus Crichton to continue his his experiment in the centres and Sam Verrills named on the bench which should ensure Victor Radley gets more time in his preferred lock position.
MANLY SEA EAGLES VS MELBOURNE STORM
Lottoland, 4:05pm, Sunday, March 15th
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Brad Parker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Dylan Walker 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Danny Levi 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Lachlan Croker 15. Sean Keppie 16. Morgan Boyle 17. Haumole Olakau’atu
Reserves: 18. Toafofoa Sipley 19. Brendan Elliot 20. Tevita Funa 21. Zac Saddler
SuperCoach analysis: Huge news for the Sea Eagles with both Jake Trbojevic and Addin Fonua-Blake shaking off pre-season injury/operations to be named in the starting team. Danny Levi to make his NRL debut for the club at hooker with Lachlan Croker on the bench as a utility. Good news for cheapie hunters with Sean Keppie and Haumole Olakau’atu on the interchange bench.
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Marion Seve 4. Justin Olam 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Harry Grant 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui 16. Max King 17. Tom Eisenhuth
Reserves: 18. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 19. Brenko Lee 20. Ryley Jacks 21. Darryn Schonig
SuperCoach analysis: Marion Seve has beaten out Brenko Lee for a spot in the centres in an otherwise settled backline. Tui Kamikamica wins a start with Nelson Asofa-Solomona relegated to 18th man in the reserves. Livewire Harry Grant is on the bench as is giant youngster Tino Faasuamaleaui.
ST GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS VS WESTS TIGERS
WIN Stadium, 6:15pm, Sunday, March 15th
Dragons: 1. Zac Lomax 2. Jordan Pereira 3. Brayden Williame 4. Tim Lafai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Corey Norman 7. Ben Hunt 8. James Graham 9. Issac Luke 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Tariq Sims 13. Blake Lawrie
Interchange: 14. Trent Merrin 15. Tyrell Fuimaono 16. Billy Brittain 17. Jacob Host
Reserves: 18. Jackson Ford 19. Adam Clune 20. Euan Aitken 21. Josh Kerr
SuperCoach analysis: Brayden Wiliame has converted his fine pre-season form into a starting role in the centres. No room for Jason Saab with the coach preferring Mikaele Ravalawa. Blake Lawrie has beaten off the challenge of Trent Merrin (interchange) to be named at lock while Tyrell Fuimaono is a surprise inclusion and Josh Kerr a surprise ommission.
Tigers: 1. Corey Thompson 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Joseph Leilua 4. Adam Doueihi 5. Robert Jennings 6. Benji Marshall 7. Luke Brooks 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Billy Walters 10. Alex Twal 11. Luke Garner 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Thomas Mikaele 15. Josh Reynolds 16. Zane Musgrove 17. Chris Lawrence
Reserves: 18. Michael Chee Kam 19. Oliver Clark 20. Matthew Eisenhuth 21. Paul Momirovski
SuperCoach analysis: As expected Corey Thompson has won the race for the fullback jersey with new recruit Adam Doueihi to start at centre. Billy Walters will start at hooker with Josh Reynolds on the bench to back him up. Giant young props Thomas Mikaele and Zane Musgrove will come off the bench with Josh Aloiai preferred to partner Alex Twal in the starting front row. No love for Michael Chee-Kam, Matt Eisenhuth or Paul Momirovski all named in the reserves.
McDonald Jones Stadium, 3:00pm, Saturday, March 14th
Knights: 1.Kalyn Ponga, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Gehamat Shibasaki, 5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Kurt Mann, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Jayden Brailey, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon, 12. Mitchell Barnett, 13. Herman Ese’ese
Interchange: 14. Connor Watson, 15. Jacob Saifiti, 16. Tim Glasby, 17. Aidan Guerra
Reserves: 18. Pasami Saulo, 19. Starford To’a, 20. Mason Lino, 21. Brodie Jones
SuperCoach analysis: Kurt Mann will start the year as Mitchell Pearce’s five-eighth partner. Mann’s selection means Kalyn Ponga will kick goals. Gehamat Shibasaki and Enari Tuala form a new-look centre pairing with Bradman Best (foot) out until Round 4. Mitch Barnett moves to the right edge to cover for the injured Sione Mata’utia (ankle) with Herman Ese’ese to start at lock.
Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Patrick Herbert, 3. David Fusitu’a, 4. Peta Hiku, 5. Ken Maumalo, 6. Chanel Haris-Tavita, 7. Blake Green, 8. Leeson Ah Mau, 9.Wayde Egan, 10. Lachlan Burr, 11. Adam Blair, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Isaiah Papali’i
Interchange: 14. Kodi Nikorima, 15. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 16. Eliesa Katoa, 17. Karl Lawton
Reserves: 18. King Vuniyayawa, 20. Hayze Perham, 21. Leivaha Pulu, 22. Taane Milne
SuperCoach analysis: Cheapie option Jamayne Taunoa-Brown scores a bench spot and is the KFC SuperCoach player to watch. He was brilliant in the trials and should see decent minutes given the Warriors’ lack of middle forwards. However, put a line through heavily-fancied cheapie Josh Curran as he has missed the squad altogether. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (ankle) is racing the clock.
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS VS CRONULLA SHARKS
ANZ Stadium, 5:30pm, Saturday, March 14th
Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Dane Gagai, 3. James Roberts, 4. Braidon Burns, 5. Campbell Graham, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Cameron Murray, 13. Liam Knight
Interchange: 14. Mark Nicholls, 15. Ethan Lowe, 16. Hame Sele, 17. Alex Johnston
Reserves: 18. George Williams, 19. Bayley Sironen, 20. Troy Dragan, 21. Keaon Koloamatangi
SuperCoach analysis: Very much as expected here with Cam Murray shifting to second row and Liam Knight to lock. Latrell Mitchell gets his first start at fullback for the Rabbitohs but Alex Johnston is on the bench so maybe Latrell gets a blow at some point? No joy for Keaon Koloamatangi with the SuperCoach cheapie named 21st man.
Sharks: 1. William Kennedy, 2.Sione Katoa, 3. Josh Morris, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6. Shaun Johnson, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Andrew Fifita, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Wade Graham, 13. Jack Williams
Interchange: 14. Connor Tracey, 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 16. Tody Rudolf, 17. Scott Sorensen
Reserves: 18. Billy Magoulias, 19. Braydon Trindall, 20. Royce Hunt, 21. Jackson Ferris
SuperCoach analysis: William Kennedy named to start at fullback with no sign of Josh Dugan or Matt Moylan. A well deserved NRL debut for Toby Rudolf though fellow SuperCoach cheapie Billy Magoulias misses out named as 18th man.
PENRITH PANTHERS VS SYDNEY ROOSTERS
Panthers Stadium, 7:30pm, Saturday, March 14th
Panthers: 1. Caleb Aekins, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Dean Whare, 4. Brent Naden, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. Zane Tetevano, 11.Viliame Kikau, 12. Liam Martin, 13. Isaah Yeo
Interchange: 14. Stephen Crichton, 15. James Fisher-Harris, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Jack Hetherington
Reserves: 18. Billy Burns, 19. Matt Burton, 20. Jed Cartwright, 21. Kaide Ellis
SuperCoach analysis: James Fisher-Harris was close to Penrith’s best player in 2019 but the big man is relegated to the bench for round one with Isaah Yeo preferred at lock and new recruit Zane Tetevano named to start at prop. Jerome Luai named at five-eighth and Matt Burton in the reserves as 19th man.
Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Angus Crichton, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Brett Morris, 6. Luke Cleary, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Jake Friend, 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 11. Sitili Tupouniua, 12. Mitchell Aubusson, 13. Victor Radley
Interchange: 14. Sam Verrills, 15. Isaac Liu, 16. Nat Butcher, 17. Lindsay Collins
Reserves: 18. Matt Ikuvalu, 19. Poasa Faamausili, 20. Lachlan Lam, 21. Asu Kepaoa
SuperCoach analysis: No Boyd Cordner for the Roosters with the skipper not named in the 21 which sees Sitili Tupouniua named to start. Angus Crichton to continue his his experiment in the centres and Sam Verrills named on the bench which should ensure Victor Radley gets more time in his preferred lock position.
MANLY SEA EAGLES VS MELBOURNE STORM
Lottoland, 4:05pm, Sunday, March 15th
Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Brad Parker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Dylan Walker 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Danny Levi 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Lachlan Croker 15. Sean Keppie 16. Morgan Boyle 17. Haumole Olakau’atu
Reserves: 18. Toafofoa Sipley 19. Brendan Elliot 20. Tevita Funa 21. Zac Saddler
SuperCoach analysis: Huge news for the Sea Eagles with both Jake Trbojevic and Addin Fonua-Blake shaking off pre-season injury/operations to be named in the starting team. Danny Levi to make his NRL debut for the club at hooker with Lachlan Croker on the bench as a utility. Good news for cheapie hunters with Sean Keppie and Haumole Olakau’atu on the interchange bench.
Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Marion Seve 4. Justin Olam 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Harry Grant 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui 16. Max King 17. Tom Eisenhuth
Reserves: 18. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 19. Brenko Lee 20. Ryley Jacks 21. Darryn Schonig
SuperCoach analysis: Marion Seve has beaten out Brenko Lee for a spot in the centres in an otherwise settled backline. Tui Kamikamica wins a start with Nelson Asofa-Solomona relegated to 18th man in the reserves. Livewire Harry Grant is on the bench as is giant youngster Tino Faasuamaleaui.
ST GEORGE-ILLAWARRA DRAGONS VS WESTS TIGERS
WIN Stadium, 6:15pm, Sunday, March 15th
Dragons: 1. Zac Lomax 2. Jordan Pereira 3. Brayden Williame 4. Tim Lafai 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Corey Norman 7. Ben Hunt 8. James Graham 9. Issac Luke 10. Paul Vaughan 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Tariq Sims 13. Blake Lawrie
Interchange: 14. Trent Merrin 15. Tyrell Fuimaono 16. Billy Brittain 17. Jacob Host
Reserves: 18. Jackson Ford 19. Adam Clune 20. Euan Aitken 21. Josh Kerr
SuperCoach analysis: Brayden Wiliame has converted his fine pre-season form into a starting role in the centres. No room for Jason Saab with the coach preferring Mikaele Ravalawa. Blake Lawrie has beaten off the challenge of Trent Merrin (interchange) to be named at lock while Tyrell Fuimaono is a surprise inclusion and Josh Kerr a surprise ommission.
Tigers: 1. Corey Thompson 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Joseph Leilua 4. Adam Doueihi 5. Robert Jennings 6. Benji Marshall 7. Luke Brooks 8. Josh Aloiai 9. Billy Walters 10. Alex Twal 11. Luke Garner 12. Luciano Leilua 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Thomas Mikaele 15. Josh Reynolds 16. Zane Musgrove 17. Chris Lawrence
Reserves: 18. Michael Chee Kam 19. Oliver Clark 20. Matthew Eisenhuth 21. Paul Momirovski
SuperCoach analysis: As expected Corey Thompson has won the race for the fullback jersey with new recruit Adam Doueihi to start at centre. Billy Walters will start at hooker with Josh Reynolds on the bench to back him up. Giant young props Thomas Mikaele and Zane Musgrove will come off the bench with Josh Aloiai preferred to partner Alex Twal in the starting front row. No love for Michael Chee-Kam, Matt Eisenhuth or Paul Momirovski all named in the reserves.
WINNERS
* Brayden Wiliame – Every TLT throws up a bolter and Wiliame is the 2020 version. Swooped in for a centre spot at the Dragons and therefore a must-have cheapie. BUY
* Jamayne Taunoa-Brown – Warriors cheapie prospect scores a bench spot in the absence of Bunty Afoa and Jackson Frei, who are both out for the season with ACL injuries. BUY
* Kallum Watkins - Was owned by under two per cent last week but will surge in popularity after scoring a centre spot at the Titans. BUY
* Kalyn Ponga - Set to kick goals at the Knights with Mason Lino not in the 17. BUY
* Patrick Carrigan - Confirmed to play lock for Brisbane and therefore the mid-range buy of the year. BUY
* Toby Rudolf – Serious cheapie prospect after scoring a bench spot at Cronulla. BUY
* Zane Musgrove - Yet another cheapie in a stacked prop position after scoring a bench spot at the Tigers. BUY
* Billy Walters – Wins the Wests Tigers starting hooker role ahead of Josh Reynolds. BUY
LOSERS
* Xavier Coates – Ninth most popular player will plummet down the list after losing the Broncos' wing spot to Jesse Arthars. SELL
* Ben Trbojevic – 11th most popular player was never in contention for Round 1 as he’s not in Manly top 30 squad. SELL
* Billy Magoulias – 12 most popular player misses Sharks bench spot. SELL
* Greg Leleisiuao – 18th most popular player misses out on Titans wing spot and nowhere to be seen in the 21. SELL
* Keaon Koloamatangi – 19th most popular player misses Rabbitohs bench spot despite huge Charity Shield.
* Bradman Best - Due back in from a toe injury in Round 4 but still worth holding to save a trade. HOLD
* Tommy Talau, Stefano Utoikamanu, Tristan Sailor, Tommy Talau, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jason Saab, Josh Kerr – Popular cheapies all miss out. SELL
* Brayden Wiliame – Every TLT throws up a bolter and Wiliame is the 2020 version. Swooped in for a centre spot at the Dragons and therefore a must-have cheapie. BUY
* Jamayne Taunoa-Brown – Warriors cheapie prospect scores a bench spot in the absence of Bunty Afoa and Jackson Frei, who are both out for the season with ACL injuries. BUY
* Kallum Watkins - Was owned by under two per cent last week but will surge in popularity after scoring a centre spot at the Titans. BUY
* Kalyn Ponga - Set to kick goals at the Knights with Mason Lino not in the 17. BUY
* Patrick Carrigan - Confirmed to play lock for Brisbane and therefore the mid-range buy of the year. BUY
* Toby Rudolf – Serious cheapie prospect after scoring a bench spot at Cronulla. BUY
* Zane Musgrove - Yet another cheapie in a stacked prop position after scoring a bench spot at the Tigers. BUY
* Billy Walters – Wins the Wests Tigers starting hooker role ahead of Josh Reynolds. BUY
LOSERS
* Xavier Coates – Ninth most popular player will plummet down the list after losing the Broncos' wing spot to Jesse Arthars. SELL
* Ben Trbojevic – 11th most popular player was never in contention for Round 1 as he’s not in Manly top 30 squad. SELL
* Billy Magoulias – 12 most popular player misses Sharks bench spot. SELL
* Greg Leleisiuao – 18th most popular player misses out on Titans wing spot and nowhere to be seen in the 21. SELL
* Keaon Koloamatangi – 19th most popular player misses Rabbitohs bench spot despite huge Charity Shield.
* Bradman Best - Due back in from a toe injury in Round 4 but still worth holding to save a trade. HOLD
* Tommy Talau, Stefano Utoikamanu, Tristan Sailor, Tommy Talau, Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Jason Saab, Josh Kerr – Popular cheapies all miss out. SELL
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