Our NRL SuperCoach Round 23 team analysis breaks down team list changes, cash cows, trade targets and key insights for every game.
Titans vs Cowboys – Thursday 7:50PM at Cbus Super Stadium
Titans
Ilias comes in at halfback, with Zane Harrison ruled out with a hamstring injury.
Cowboys
Griffin Neame returns. Nanai misses out with a hamstring injury, which sees Kai O’Donnell come into the back row.
SuperCoach Analysis
Kini, Campbell & Fa’asuamaleaui are the targets at the Titans.
The Cowboys have a dream run home outside their bye, with games against the Titans, Tigers and Eels. Their form has been shocking, though you can still consider the likes of Drinkwater & Luki.
Warriors vs Panthers – Friday 6:00PM at Go Media Stadium
Warriors
Warriors are 1-13, though Taine Tuaupiki is part of the extended bench as he looks to return from a foot injury.
Panthers
Tago starts for the injured Casey McLean. Blaize Talagi comes onto the bench, while Cogger maintains his starting role.
SuperCoach Analysis
Te Maire Martin comtinues to put up mammoth scores. Minimal interest elsewhere.
Jenkins, Cleary, Yeo & Papali’i are the targets here, though I would be wary of potential restings in R26 or R27.
Roosters vs Bulldogs – Friday 8:00PM at Allianz Stadium
Roosters
Tedesco has been named despite injury fears. Billy Smith returns, which sees Tommy Talau move to the bench with Hugo Savala retaining his spot in the centres. Foketi starts in the back row, while Lindsay Collins is on the bench as he looks to return from ongoing concussion concerns.
Bulldogs
Sitili Tupouniua returns off the bench.
SuperCoach Analysis
The Roosters have points in them so plenty of relevance here. Tedesco, Nawaqanitawase, Walker & Robson can all be considered for the run home.
Kiraz is a hold, though I still wouldn’t be buying considering the lack of trades around.
Storm vs Sea Eagles – Saturday 3:00PM at HBF Park, Perth
Storm
Cam Munster returns, though Jahrome Hughes is still out. Tyran Wishart moves to hooker, while Hayden Watson comes in at halfback. Jack Howarth returns in the centres.
Sea Eagles
Koula moves back to centre with Blake Wilson coming onto the wing. Tom Trbojevic and Clayton Faulalo remain sidelined. Brandon Wakeham returns at Hooker, while Corey Waddell comes in on the left edge for Ben Trbojevic who is out with concussion.
SuperCoach Analysis
Minimal interest at the Storm.
Only interested in Olakau’atu at this point. If Manly can put 80 mins together, I would consider Koula & Hopoate.
Dolphins vs Broncos – Saturday 5:30PM at Suncorp Stadium
Dolphins
Phins are 1-13. Jake Averillo is part of the extended squad.
Broncos
Tom Duffy comes in for Adam Reynolds, who is out with concussion. Xavier Willison has been named to play but will be one to watch after sufffering a deep leg laceration last week. Jaiyden Hunt and Billy Walters start.
SuperCoach Analysis
Herbie and Isaako are still the ones you want.
Haas, Carrigan & Walsh are your options from the reigning premiers.
Rabbitohs vs Eels – Saturday 7:35PM at Allianz Stadium
Rabbitohs
Cam Murray, David Fifita and Tallis Duncan all return. Still no Latrell Mitchell
Eels
Jack Williams moves to the back row, with Luca Moretti returning to the starting side in the front row. Sean Russell is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from a quad injury.
Supercoach Analysis
Johnston, Duncan, Koloamatangi & Fifita are all viable options for the run home.
No interest at the Eels.
Raiders vs Knights – Sunday 2:00PM at GIO Stadium
Raiders
Simi Sasagi returns at centre, with Seb Kris making way.
Knights
Tyson Frizell has been named to start, with Cody Hopwood returning to the bench.
Supercoach Analysis
Sasagi & Tapine are my only targets at the Raiders.
Ponga, Best, Marzhew & Sharpe are the ones to consider for the run home.
Dragons vs Sharks – Sunday 4:05PM at 4Pines Park
Dragons
Emre Guler starts in place of Toby Couchman.
Sharks
Mawene Hiroti comes in at centre for KL Iro. Addin Fonua-Blake has been named to start at prop.
Supercoach Analysis
Only interested in the Couchman brother still.
Hynes is a must have. Mulitalo, Brailey, Fonua-Blake and Nikora can be considered due to the Sharks form and soft run home.
