Our NRL SuperCoach Round 20 team analysis breaks down team list changes, cash cows, trade targets and key insights for every game.
Panthers vs Broncos – Thursday 7:50PM at CommBank Stadium
Panthers
Casey McLean and Isaiah Papali’i return from injury and concussion respectively, while Cleary, Martin and Yeo return from being rested post Origin 3.
Broncos
Walsh, Mam, Reynolds, Haas, Piakura and Carrigan all return, while long term absentee Billy Walters is part of the extended squad as he returns from an ACL injury.
SuperCoach Analysis
Jenkins and Cleary are the obvious guns here, though I don’t mind taking a stab on Casey McLean over the next few weeks. He is owned by just 3% of the top 5% and could be a POD on the run home.
Haas is the must have here. Walsh and Carrigan can be considered pending team makeup. Carrigan is a huge point of difference at just 0.1% owned in the top 5%. That will increase now that he is back from injury, however I don’t see many priorisiting trades in the forwards with coaches running out of trades fast.
Sharks vs Knights – Friday 6:00PM at Ocean Protect Stadium
Storm
Nikora returns from being rested post Origin 3, moving Billy Burns to the bench. Addin Fonua-Blake starts in the front row.
Knights
Best returns at centre, Sharpe moves to #6 and Sandon Smith reverts to the bench. Frizell starts at prop in place of Cody Hopwood. Greg Marzhew is named to play, though is in some doubt due to a bad cork.
SuperCoach Analysis
The Sharks have a soft run home (Knights, Manly, Souths, Dragons, Canberra, Titans, Parra, Storm) and they are a side that interest me due to their sheer ability to put on points, as shown last week. Hynes is the only real must have, though I would be considering Brailey, Iro and Mulitalo also.
Ponga and Lucas are must haves.
Roosters vs Storm – Friday 8:00PM at Allianz Stadium
Roosters
Ramsey will again play fullback with Tedesco still out due to concussion. Sam Walker and Reece Robson both return from Origin duty, which sees Savala move to centre and Watson move to the bench. Rob Toia appears to be rested. Nat Butcher returns from suspension.
Storm
Wishart again plays 5/8, with Munster set to miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury. Jahrome Hughes is still out, which sees Trent Toelau play halfback. Harry Grant starts at hooker, while Keeley and Leo start.
SuperCoach Analysis
Mark Nawaqanitawase is the only real option this week, and he has a high BE so can wait. Tedesco can be considered from next week.
Melbourne are decimated so it is hard to recommend any options here, especially with no halves. I still expect both Grant and Faalogo to score well so would be holding, though I would not buy either currently. Owners will be hoping Grant takes on some of the creative burden.
Raiders vs Rabbitohs – Saturday 3:00PM at GIO Stadium
Raiders
Ethan Strange and Hudson Young return to the run on side. Savelio Tamale is on the bench.
Rabbitohs
Alex Johnston and Cody Walker return from injury and suspension respectively. Aitken starts despite coming off early last week.
SuperCoach Analysis
I still need to see more from Simi Sasagi before I can recommend him as a buy. Hudson Young is a must have.
Usual suspects appeal here. Tallis Duncan, David Fifita and Keaon Koloamatangi.
Warriors vs Dragons – Saturday 5:35PM at Go Media Stadium
Warriors
Kurt Capewell and Mitch Barnett return from Origin resting. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is back from injury, making Nicoll-Klokstad the unlucky one to move to the bench.
Dragons
Dragons are 1-13.
SuperCoach Analysis
Fisher-Harris is averaging 65 and is owned by just 4 teams in the top 5% overall. It is a luxury trade and there are better options, but his output has increased since Jackson Ford tore his pec. One to consider if you have excess trades and no fires to put out.
Both Couchman brothers are a hold, though I would be looking elsewhere if you don’t currently own them.
Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers – Saturday 7:35PM at Accor Stadium
Bulldogs
Stephen Crichton is listed on the reserves, so Sean O’Sullivan will start at #6. Tuala returns to the starting side, as does Jacob Preston. Kikau is also listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a pec injury.
Wests Tigers
Api Koroisau is listed among the reserves. Jared Haywood starts at hooker, with Josese Lanyon on the bench. Fonua Pole starts.
Supercoach Analysis
No interest at the Bulldogs. Preston can be considered at a pinch.
Twal and May are your no brainer options here.
Titans vs Sea Eagles – Sunday 2:00PM at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans
Ilias has been added to the bench.
Sea Eagles
Ethan Bullemor starts for the concussed Ben Trbojevic. Jackson Shereb comes onto the bench.
Supercoach Analysis
Kini has a 5RA of 92 and is owned by just 2.2% of the top 5%. Jayden Campbell is an obvious #6 for most sides. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui i expect to increase output post Origin, and is a wait and see.
Tom Trbojevic, Koula & Hopoate can all be considered pending team makeup. Olakau’atu is a must own.
Dolphins vs Cowboys – Sunday 4:05PM at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins
Tabuai-Fidow, Bostock and Cobbo all return, while Averillo misses out with a rib injury. Max Plath has been named despite picking up a knock last week.
Cowboys
Tom Dearden is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a syndesmosis injury. Neame starts at prop, with Tom Mikaele missing out.
Supercoach Analysis
Isaako and Farnworth are the targets.
I think the Cowboys have a softish run home. Braidon Burns is owned by 0.1% of the top 5% and is averaging 74 (with a 5RA of 89). Upcoming games include Dolphins, Broncos, Titans, Parra, Tigers and Raiders.
