Check out our team list analysis for Round 20!
Dolphins vs Cowboys – Thursday 7:50PM (AEDT) at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins
Tabuai-Fidow returns at fullback, which sees Jake Averillo move to the wing. Connelly Lemuele starts in the back row after Finefeuiaki has been sidelined with a broken thumb. Mark Nicholls misses the all QLD affair due to concussion protocols.
Cowboys
Thomas Mikaele starts at prop, with Jordan McLean out due to calf and ankle complaints. Jaxson Paulo has been recalled, with Robert Derby missing selection. Jake Clifford is once again out with a quad injury.
SuperCoach Analysis
I am running out of superlatives for Herbie Farnworth. The man is a machine. His 5RA is now a whopping 110, with him having raised the bat in 4 of the last 5. The one score under 100 was 86.. Jeremy Marshall-King looms as an option for the run home at a reduced price, however with the bye next week I would wait if possible. Connelly Lemuelu interests me from a Draft perspective, but not in classic.
Drinkwater is still the most relevant Cowboy, with no real interest in others.
Sharks vs Roosters – Friday 6:00PM (AEDT) at Sharks Stadium
Sharks
Sharks are 1-13. Addin Fonua-Blake hobbled off last weekend with a quad injury, so pay attention to final team lists to ensure he is playing. Daniel Atkinson comes onto the bench.
Roosters
Chad Townsend has been recalled to replace the injured Hugo Savala – who will miss a few weeks. Sandon Smith has been overlooked at remains in the extended squad. Lindsay Collins returns to the starting side, with Spencer Leniu moving back to the bench.
SuperCoach Analysis
Talakai may be on borrowed time, with Stonestreet and Hiroti nearing returns. Hynes, Nikora, Brailey and McInnes are all viable options for the run home. Brailey in particular is of interest considering his outstanding availability every season, along with his ability to find attacking stats.
Sandon Smith can consider himself very unlucky to miss selection. The Roosters are stacked with Supercoach relevance, with Tedesco, Tupou, Nawaqanitawase, Walker, Watson & Crichton all laying claims to be in final teams.
Panthers vs Rabbitohs – Friday 8:00PM (AEDT) at CommBank Stadium
Panthers
Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo have been rested, with Brad Schneider and Papali’i slotting in respectively. Dylan Edwards and Brian To’o return, with Daine Laurie moving to the bench and Paul Alamoti moving to centre to cover the suspended Izack Tago. Scott Sorensen returns from suspension, partnering Luke Garner in the back row.
Rabbitohs
Reports that Cody Walker has had another setback and will miss the remainder of the season. Latrell Mitchell returns at fullback, which moves Alex Johnston to his favoured wing. Campbell Graham is out with a back injury, with Isaiah Tass playing centre. Euan Aitken has overcome a leg injury to be named in the back row.
SuperCoach Analysis
I really like Edwards as a POD play on the run home, considering the Panthers strong form and strength of schedule. The same can be said for Brian To’o.
Koloamatangi is the standout Supercoach option at the Bunnies, though I wouldn’t be shocked to see his output drop a little short term after a huge last 6 weeks or so. Latrell Mitchell interests me at his price, though it is hard to determine which 3 fullbacks to go with for the run home.
Raiders vs Eels – Saturday 3:00PM (AEDT) at GIO Stadium
Raiders
Josh Papali’i and Hudson Young return from Origin duty, with the bye coming at the right time last week. Corey Horsburgh moves to lock, with Morgan Smithies and Simi Sasagi moving to the bench.
Eels
Joash Papali’i starts in the #6 jersey, with Ryles looking to 2026. Ryley Smith has been named at hooker, with Tallyn Da Silva on the bench. Kitione Kautoga has been ruled out with an ankle injury caused by a hip drop tackle by Izack Tago, which sees Jack Williams move to the back row and J’maine Hopgood to the front row. Jordan Samrani comes on the bench, with Dylan Brown named 18th man.
SuperCoach Analysis
Tapine, Young & Horsburgh all lay claims on being in final teams for the run home. The Raiders have a very soft short term draw with games against Eels, Knights, Dragons and Manly to come before their Round 24 bye.
Zac Lomax continues to score well for the Eels, though I have minimal interest in others. I do think Hopgood could receive a decent uptick in output with his move to the front row, though it remains to be seen if this will be enough to make him Supercoach relevant once more.
Bulldogs vs Dragons – Saturday 5:30PM (AEDT) at Accor Stadium
Bulldogs
Lachlan Galvin has been named in the #7 jersey, with Toby Sexton missing selection. Stephen Crichton and Kurt Mann return after being rested last week. Jethro Rinakama retains his spot on the wing, with Bronson Xerri out injured. Both Daniel Suluka-Fifita and Sitili Tupouniua are a chance of returning this week, so keep an eye on final teams.
Dragons
Hamish Stewart and Luciano Leilua have both been named despite picking up injuries last week. Dragons are 1-17.
SuperCoach Analysis
Kiraz, Kikau & Preston still remain the premium option at the Bulldogs.
A lot of people are interested in Val Holmes, however I am looking elsewhere for my final CTW. I couldn’t begrudge anyone going Val though.
Storm vs Sea Eagles – Saturday 7:35PM (AEDT) at AAMI Park
Storm
Ryan Papenhuyzen remains sidelined from what is still being reported as calf tightness. Nick Meaney again starts at fullback. Cameron Munster and Xavier Coates return (Coates must be the first winger in history to be rested after all 3 Origins). Grant Anderson moves to the centres, with Trent Loeiro returning to the lock forward role. Tui Kamikamica moves to the bench.
Sea Eagles
Manly are 1-17, with Tom Trbojevic again named at centre with Lehi Hopoate playing fullback.
Supercoach Analysis
As per usual, plenty of Supercoach interest in Melbourne. Hughes, Munster & Katoa remain premium options in their respective positions. You could also make a case for Harry Grant, given his pedigree, however I am looking elsewhere at Hooker.
Tom Trbojevic looked really good 2 weeks ago, and I would expect him to continue roam as he previously has. With a few tough fixtures, he is a wait and see with a look to bring him in for their favourable fixtures in a few weeks. Reuben Garrick remains a premium CTW option, and you could make a case for Lehi Hopoate.
Wests Tigers vs Titans – Sunday 2:00PM (AEDT) at Leichhardt Oval
Wests Tigers
Taylan May has been named at centre to make his Tigers debut. Adam Doueihi moves to lock, with Alex Twal starting a prop. Alex Seyfarth returns to the back row with Samuela Fainu ruled out through injury.
Titans
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui returns to the starting side after coming off the bench last week. Jaimin Jolliffe moves to the bench to accommodate the Titans skipper.
Supercoach Analysis
No interest in Tigers players outside of Terrell May, thought Doeuihi at lock is intriguing.
No interest in Titans players outside of big Tino and Jayden Campbell.
Knights vs Warriors – Sunday 4:05PM (AEDT) at McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights
Dane Gagai has been named at fullback, after playing there last week. Dylan Lucas is out for the season with a foot injury, which sees Brodie Jones come into the starting side. Phoenix Crossland will start at lock, with Jayden Brailey at hooker.
Warriors
Kurt Capewell comes in for Rocco Berry, who is out injured.
Supercoach Analysis
Gagai is interesting as a POD now he has the fullback role for the rest of 2025. Outside of him, I have no interest in the Knights.
Plenty of Supercoach relevance at the Warriors considering their strength of schedule. The Wahs have Knights, Titans, Dolphins, Bulldogs, Dragons, Titans & Eels to finish the season. Any of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Tanah Boyd, Wayde Egan, Leka Halasima and Erin Clark could be good options depending on your team setup.
