Our NRL SuperCoach Round 19 team analysis breaks down team list changes, cash cows, trade targets and key insights for every game.
Wests Tigers vs Warriors – Friday 8:00PM at Campbelltown Stadium
Tigers
Jarome Luai returns from concussion, pushing Jock Madden to the reserves. Josese Lanyon starts at hooker, with Api Korisau ruled out with a pec injury. Samuela Fainu returns from a lisfranc fracture.
Warriors
James Fisher-Harris and Halasima both return from injury and will start. Khan-Pereira also returns from injury, while Watene-Zelezniak is out. Barnett and Capewell are part of the extended squad and will be a watch pending how they back up from Origin duty.
SuperCoach Analysis
Twal again played huge minutes on his return from injury, so there is no doubt about his role moving forward. May is a must have. Doueihi had a great return, however with Cleary and Hynes the obvious candidates, he is hard to recommend.
No major interest at the Wahs.
Dolphins vs Sharks – Saturday 3:00PM at Kayo Stadium
Dolphins
All 5 Origin Phins are named on the reserves this week, so we really need to keep an eye on final teams to see who will and won’t back up. Ray Stone returns to the bench after being rested last week.
Sharks
Sharks are 1-13. Nikora, Fonua-Blake and Brailey are part of the reserves.
SuperCoach Analysis
Isaako and Farnworth are no brainers for the run home. Finefeuiaki had a great return to form last week, notching up over 80 in base power. If he continues that form, he is a bargain at his current price.
Iro, Hynes and Brailey are the ones to consider at the Sharks, considering their soft run home.
Bulldogs vs Raiders – Saturday 5:30PM at Accor Stadium
Bulldogs
Kiraz has been named despite another injury – I don’t know how he keeps backing up. Preston is among the reserves as he looks to return from a broken arm. Stephen Crichton has again been named in the #6 jersey, and will play as long as he gets through Origin 3 unscathed.
Raiders
Strange and Young have both been named to start. Josh Papalii and Noah Martin return from injury. Tamale has been dropped, and is replaced on the wing by Seb Kris.
SuperCoach Analysis
I own Jacob Kiraz and am holding, though I couldn’t recommend him as a buy currently considering most sides are short on trades.
Sasagi will have bottomed out in a week or two. I have my eye on both Simi and Hudson Young.
Roosters vs Eels – Saturday 7:35PM at Allianz Stadium
Roosters
Daniel Tupou returns and will make his 300th appearance. Tedesco and Nawaqanitawase have been named, while Walker and Robson are listed among the reserves and could get a rest. Watson starts at hooker, with Savala at halfback. Foketi starts in the back row.
Eels
Pezet drops out for Moses, assuming he backs up from Origin 3. Nanva comes in at centre for Sean Russell.
SuperCoach Analysis
Nawaqanitawase is my main target here, though Tedesco will be popular after bottoming out. If you have the trades, Teddy is one to consider too.
No interest at the Eels.
Rabbitohs vs Knights – Sunday 2:00PM at Accor Stadium
Rabbitohs
Campbell Graham comes onto the wing, with Tallis Duncan moving to centre. Dufty comes in for Gray at fullback, who appears to have been dropped. Walker (suspension) and Siegwalt (bench) miss out. Aitken and Murray have been named to start.
Knights
Ponga and Best have both been named to back up, which sees Sharpe move back to #6 and Smith move to the bench. Mooney is back on deck, though Saifiti is expected to miss some time with a hamstring injury.
SuperCoach Analysis
Duncan, Koloamatangi & Fifita are the targets here. Koloamatangi in particular has found form and is incredibly good value at his price.
Ponga, Best, Sharpe & Lucas are my targets here in a Knights team that are scoring points.
Sea Eagles vs Cowboys – Sunday 4:05PM at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles
Koula and Olakau’atu have both been named to back up. Faulalo is out with a hamstring injury.
Cowboys
Cowboys are 1-19. Dearden is lurking among the reserves as he looked to return from injury.
Supercoach Analysis
Trbojevic, Koula & Hopoate can all be considered for the run home. Olakau’atu is a must own.
Minimal interest at the Cowboys. They have some relevant players, however I prefer other options.
Storm vs Titans – Sunday 6:15PM at AAMI Park
Storm
Hughes, Meaney & Howarth all return. Munster, Grant & Loiero have all been named to back up and are expected to play. Alex McDonald starts on an edge, with Ativalu Lisati expected to miss 5-6 weeks. Oryn Keeley was granted an early release and is set to make his Storm debut from the bench.
Titans
Fa’asuamaleaui and Fifita have been named to back up. Dean Ieremia comes onto the wing.
Supercoach Analysis
Faalogo & Grant are your best options here, though I prefer others to Faalogo considering Storms tough H2H finals run.
Kini, Campbell and Fa’asuamaleaui are options for the run home.
