Our NRL SuperCoach Round 17 team analysis breaks down team list changes, cash cows, trade targets and key insights for every game.
Eels vs Rabbitohs – Thursday 7:50PM at CommBank Stadium
Eels
Mitch Moses returns for Parra, shifting Volkman to #6 and Papalii to the bench.
Rabbitohs
In devastating news for Souths, Latrell Mitchell appears to have sustained a calf injury and will miss the next month. Cam Murray returns at lock, with Hubner moving to the bench to accommodate him.
SuperCoach Analysis
Slight interest in Jack Williams and Isaiah Iongi, however I would suggest there are better options.
Koloamatangi, Fifita & Duncan all tick a few boxes with Souths having finished all remaining byes. Fifita and Koloamatangi are both really good value at sub 500k.
Titans vs Bulldogs – Friday 6:00PM at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Chris Randall return, replacing Cooper Bai (concussion) and Klese Haas (bench). Jaylan de Groot starts on the wing, with Jensen Taumoepeau out for the season after a nasty lower leg injury.
Bulldogs
Stephen Crichton stays at #6, with Burton playing centre. Sitili Tupouniua is out with a hamstring injury, which sees Josh Curran come in on an edge. Jacob Preston is on the reserves as he looks to return.
SuperCoach Analysis
Arama Hau is scoring well again, but is always a risk to be dropped considering his lacklustre defence at times. Jayden Campbell and Tino can come into considerations post Origin, pending team makeup.
No real interest at the Dogs. Kiraz is elite, however he is playing injured and is hard to recommend. If you have trades to burn, he can be looked at.
Broncos vs Roosters – Friday 8:00PM at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos
Walsh, Haas and Staggs return. Mam and Reynolds both miss out through injury, with Hunt moving to halfback. Willison moves to lock to accommodate the return of Payne Haas.
Roosters
Hugo Savala returns at centre, moving Billy Smith to the wing and Talau to the bench.
SuperCoach Analysis
Walsh is incredibly cheap, though he is that price for a reason. I own him and am not selling, but would need to see more from him post Origin to recommend as a buy. He can turn it on always, but is a wait and see at this point.
Nawaqanitawase is a freak. Grab him in Round 19 for the run home.
Dolphins vs Warriors – Saturday 3:00PM at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins
Isaiya Katoa returns, along with Tabuai-Fidow, Plath, Flegler and Cobbo.
Warriors
Jackson Ford is expected to miss around 8-10 weeks with a pec injury. Tanner Stower-Smith will start in his place. Marata Niukore reverts to the bench to make way for Kurt Capewell.
SuperCoach Analysis
Farnworth, Isaako, Finefeuiaki are the targets at the Phins.
Ford is a sell. The Warriors have a dream run home, so I am keen on Tuaupiki. He is $576k and has a 5RA of almost 70. He misses 18, but has games against Dolphins, Dragons, Tigers, Dogs and Titans to come.
Cowboys vs Panthers – Saturday 5:30PM at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys
Cowboys are 1-13.
Panthers
Cleary, Yeo and To’o return for Penrith. Garner, Cogger and Henry all move to the bench, while Alamoti slides to centre.
SuperCoach Analysis
With 2 byes still to come, the Cowboys are a team to reevaluate in Round 19. I am looking at selling fan favourite Tom Chester this week.
Jenkins, Cleary, Papali’i and Yeo are the players to target from Penrith, though they can all wait until 19-20.
Sea Eagles vs Storm – Saturday 7:35PM at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles
Josh Feledy comes in at centre, with Garrick out. Jake Simpkin and Ethan Bullemor start, with Wakeham and Hetherington missing out.
Storm
Tyran Wishart starts at halfback, with Jahrome Hughes sidelined. Harry Grant returns to the starting side at hooker.
Supercoach Analysis
Manly have a Round 22 bye, but I am interested in Olakau’atu, Hopoate, Koula and Trbojevic.
I am keen to buy Fa’alogo again, though might wait until Round 19 with the Storm having the bye next week.
Raiders vs Dragons – Sunday 2:00PM at GIO Stadium
Raiders
Simi Sasagi returns for the Raiders, moving Seb Kris to the bench.
Dragons
Dragons are 1-13.
Supercoach Analysis
Sasagi will be a wait and see, pending how he returns. I have some interest in Horsburgh, Tapine & Young.
I am interested in any Dragon with the surname Couchman. Ryan has a base power average of 74, which is more than all but 30 players average overall. Elite areas.
Knights vs Tigers – Sunday 6:25PM at Suncorp Stadium
Knights
Ponga & Lucas return from Origin duty, while McEwen returns from club suspension. Sharpe moves back to #6, while Sandon Smith moves to the bench.
Wests Tigers
Adam Doueihi returns, along with Alex Twal. Starford To’a moves to centre, with Jeral Skelton coming onto the wing.
Supercoach Analysis
Ponga, Best, Sharpe & Lucas all interest me, though I will wait for post Origin now.
Terrell May and Alex Twal are must haves. I am interested in Taylan also.
