Our NRL SuperCoach Round 24 team analysis breaks down team list changes, cash cows, trade targets and key insights for every game.
Panthers vs Roosters – Thursday 7:50PM at CommBank Stadium
Panthers
Dylan Edwards is named among the reserves as he continues his return from a shoulder injury. Lindsay Smith shifts from prop to lock to cover skipper Isaah Yeo (pectoral), with Liam Henry starting in the front row. Jack Cogger takes the six jersey, pushing Jack Cole back to the bench.
Roosters (UPDATED)
Tedesco has been ruled out again, which sees Cody Ramsey retain the fullback spot. Spencer Leniu is again named to start but could revert to the bench late as he did last week.
SuperCoach Analysis
Cleary & Jenkins are must haves. Papali’i and Edwards (when he returns) can be considered.
Walker, Robson and Nawaqanitawase continue to be in the mix for the run home.
Sea Eagles vs Dolphins – Friday 6:00PM at 4 Pines Park
Sea Eagles
Clayton Faulalo returns from a hamstring injury to reclaim the fullback jersey, pushing Lehi Hopoate to the wing and Blake Wilson out of the side. Nathan Brown starts at prop for the injured Taniela Paseka. Ben Trbojevic remains sidelined with concussion.
Dolphins
Ray Stone returns from a neck injury. Jake Averillo is back from a rib injury and named on an extended bench for his first NRL game since Round 19. Kurt Donoghoe misses with a thumb injury.
SuperCoach Analysis
Olakau’atu remains the standout at Manly. Faulalo back at fullback adds a touch of value if he strings games together, and Koula is worth a look if the Sea Eagles find some form. I would be prioritising others, though.
Isaako and Herbie are still the go to Dolphins.
Bulldogs vs Rabbitohs – Friday 8:00PM at Accor Stadium
Bulldogs
Just the one change, with Alekolasimi Jones coming onto the bench after Sitili Tupouniua went down with another hamstring injury.
Rabbitohs
Ashton Ward is done for the season with a hamstring injury, bringing Jayden Sullivan in at halfback. Campbell Graham returns from a calf injury, pushing Jye Gray to the bench. Jamie Humphreys is out with an ankle issue.
SuperCoach Analysis
Kiraz is a hold.
Koloamatangi, Duncan, Fifita & Johnston are all good options for SC finals.
Sharks vs Raiders – Saturday 3:00PM at Ocean Protect Stadium
Sharks
Addin Fonua-Blake is out through suspension, bringing Oregon Kaufusi into the starting front row. KL Iro returns from concussion in place of Jesse Ramien (pectoral). Siosifa Talakai is back from a biceps injury on the bench.
Raiders
Simi Sasagi has been rested ahead of end of season shoulder surgery, with Corey Horsburgh also dropped. Savelio Tamale comes in at centre, Ata Mariota shifts to prop and Matty Nicholson joins the starting back row.
SuperCoach Analysis
Hynes is a must have and Mulitalo, Brailey and Nikora remain options given the Sharks’ soft run home, though Fonua-Blake’s suspension is a blow to their forward pack.
Tapine is still viable. I would be selling Sasagi to someone with a great matchup for H2H finals.
Eels vs Cowboys – Saturday 5:30PM at CommBank Stadium
Eels
Dylan Walker returns after being rested, and Sean Russell is back from a quad injury on the bench. Tallyn Da Silva starts at hooker. Isaiah Iongi is out for the season with a knee injury, handing Apa Twidle the fullback jersey.
Cowboys
Reed Mahoney returns from concussion at hooker, with Soni Luke reverting to the bench in the only change to the side that beat the Titans. Matt Lodge drops off the interchange.
SuperCoach Analysis
Still no interest at the Eels, though Williams is ticking along really well.
Drinkwater, Burns and Luki remain the picks at the Cowboys, though I would beware of next weeks bye.
Broncos vs Warriors – Saturday 7:35PM at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos
Adam Reynolds (concussion) remains out, so Tom Duffy holds the halfback role in an unchanged starting side. Aublix Tawha is back on the bench for his first game since Round 17.
Warriors
Luke Metcalf keeps the No.7 jersey after a strong showing against the Panthers, in an unchanged starting 13. Demitric Vaimauga returns from a rib injury on the bench. Te Maire Martin is set to miss the next two games with a hamstring injury.
Supercoach Analysis
Haas, Carrigan and Walsh are your options from the reigning premiers.
Halasima is going really well, but I will be avoiding after being burnt by him before.
Knights vs Titans – Sunday 2:00PM at McDonald Jones Stadium
Knights
Bradman Best and Phoenix Crossland are back after missing last week with calf injuries. Tyson Frizell, Lachlan Crouch, Thomas Cant and Pasami Saulo (foot) all return to the interchange. Brodie Jones is out with a hamstring injury.
Titans
Lachlan Ilias keeps the No.7 jersey, with AJ Brimson back in the centres and Jaylan De Groot sliding to the bench. Bodhi Sharpley is set to make his NRL debut off the bench.
Supercoach Analysis
Ponga, Young, Marzhew and Sharpe are viable options for the run home.
Campbell and Fa’asuamaleaui remain the picks at the Titans.
Wests Tigers vs Dragons – Sunday 4:05PM at CommBank Stadium
Tigers
Solomone Saukuru is set for his NRL debut in the centres in place of Heamasi Makasini. Bunty Afoa and Faaletino Tavana come onto the bench.
Dragons
Toby Couchman returns from concussion protocols to the bench. Damien Cook starts at hooker after being an unused reserve last week. Blake Lawrie and Josh Kerr are named among the reserves.
Supercoach Analysis
Twal and May are must haves.
Ryan Couchman is genuinely special – the numbers he is putting up are not normal.
