Check out our team list analysis for Round 24! Head to Head comps have either started or will start this week so we will be having a look at finals strength of schedule within the analysis. Credit to NRLSupercoachStats for the draw images – check them out if you have not already.
Please note, all ownership stats are focused on the top 10%, rather than collective ownership.
Panthers vs Storm – Thursday 7.50PM at CommBank Stadium
Panthers
Panthers are 1-17, with Isaah Yeo still sidelined.
Storm
Ryan Papenhuyzen is out with concussion, which sees Nick Meaney resume fullback duties. Marion Seve comes into the centres.
SuperCoach Analysis
Plenty of Supercoach interest at the Panthers, as usual. I am less keen on Edwards now that he is not goal kicking, however he is still a good option at fullback. McLean (2.1%), Jenkins (3.3%), Talagi (5.1%) and To’o (11.3%) are all viable options to run due to their strong scoring potential in such a good side. We suggested To’o as a buy last week and he duly delivered, with a strong ton. He is still very cheap if you back the Panthers to continue their winning run.
Papenhuyzen did lose the goal kicking and is now out with concussion. Usual suspects here still appeal, with the likes of Wishart and Coates being options pending your finals matchups. Melbourne’s run is a bit tougher than the graph suggests in my opinion.
Warriors vs Dragons – Friday 6.00PM at Go Media Stadium
Warriors
Tanah Boyd is recalled at halfback with Te Maire Martin missing due to concussion protocols. Wayde Egan returns at hooker, while Kurt Capewell is out this week. Leka Halasima returns to the starting side.
Dragons
Moses Suli is out with a knee injury, which sees Mat Feagai come into the side as he recovers from a groin niggle. Michael Molo returns from injury and takes a spot on the bench along with Loko Pasifiki Tonga. Christian Tuipulotu returned to NSW Cup last week and has been named in the extended squad.
SuperCoach Analysis
The Warriors have a great run home after this week, so I do have some interest there. Tuivasa-Sheck (8.4%), Erin Clark (53.9%) are my picks here, as Webster keeps mucking around with Halasima’s minutes.
Clint Gutherson emerges as an interesting POD option. After suggesting him as a buy last week, he came out and dropped 92 points. He is still only owned by 0.5% of the top 10%, and has upcoming fixtures against the Warriors, Rabbitohs and Sea Eagles. If you are trying to zig while others zag, King Gutho could be your man.
Roosters vs Bulldogs – Friday 8.00PM at Allianz Stadium
Roosters
Siua Wong misses this game due to concussion protocols. Naufahu Whyte moves to the front row, allowing Radley to start at lock. Egan Butcher moves from the bench to the starting 13.
Bulldogs
Dogs are 1-17, though Connor Tracey has been named in the extended squad as he looks to recover from an abdominal injury.
SuperCoach Analysis
James Tedesco hit back very strongly last week and showed exactly why is owned by 94% of the top 10%. Watson, Nawaqanitawase and Crichton are all highly owned, however I don’t mind looking at Daniel Tupou (1.8%) or Sam Walker (2.2%) at low ownership. Sam Walker now boasts an average of 81.6 and looks to be in career best form.
A less than desirable run home has me not overly interested in Bulldogs players, though I wouldn’t sell any if you already own. The exception to this is Jacob Kiraz obviously, who is the #1 CTW in Supercoach with Herbie Farnworth out injured.
Sharks vs Titans – Saturday 3.00PM (AEST) at Sharks Stadium
Sharks
Jesse Ramien is out, which sees Mawene Hiroti return to the centres. Briton Nikora has been suspended until the end of the regular season, which sees Billy Burns again come into the back row. Jesse Colquhoun and Daniel Atkinson come onto the bench.
Titans
Tino Fa’asuamaleaui returns for the Titans and will start at lock. Phil Sami and Mo Fotuaika also are back on deck and will start in the centres and front row respectively. Brian Kelly is out due to concussion protocols.
SuperCoach Analysis
Ronaldo Mulitalo is owned by just 8.8% of the top 10% of Supercoaches, and has the Titans, Bye and Knights to come. If you can cover him over the bye, he could be a fantastic POD. Outside this, Hynes, Fonua-Blake, Brailey, Nikora and Talakai all have Supercoach relevance. Just don’t load up on too many as you’ll have an issue in Round 25.
Jayden Campbell is my only interest here.
Broncos vs Dolphins – Saturday 5.30PM at Suncorp Stadium
Broncos
Ben Hunt and Billy Walters replace Adam Reynolds and Ezra Mam, who both injured their hamstrings in last weeks loss to the Storm. Cory Paix starts at hooker, while Tyson Smoothy comes onto the bench. Selwyn Cobbo is also out with a hamstring injury, which sees Josiah Karapani come onto the wing.
Dolphins
Francis Molo has been suspended, which sees Mark Nicholls start and Kenny Bromwich come onto the bench. Jake Averillo will play centre, while Tevita Naufahu will play on the wing.
SuperCoach Analysis
Walsh looms as an interesting POD, with a favourable run and gaining the goalkicking duties with Adam Reynolds out. He is more highly owned than expected (9.3%) however if you are looking to make a trade at fullback there is definite merit there.
A favourable upcoming run for the Phins, along with a Grand Final match against the Titans in Round 26 has me somewhat interested. Katoa (4.3%), Marshall-King (1.5%) and Tabui-Fidow (1.4%) all have crazy low ownership and can be considered for the run home. However, I would recommend only going with one of them as their recent form has been less than ideal.
Rabbitohs vs Eels – Saturday 7.35PM at Allianz Stadium
Rabbitohs
Lachlan Hubner is out due to concussion protocols, being replaced by Shaq Mitchell. Cody Walker is listed among the reserves as he looks to return from injury.
Eels
Eels are 1-17. Isaiah Iongi has been named on the extended squad as he looks to return from injury.
Supercoach Analysis
I have some interest in Latrell Mitchell, though he is hard to recommend as he misses R26 which is the Grand Final in most head to head competitions.
The Eels have a reasonable run home, and always look much better with Moses running the side. A great fixture against the Rabbitohs to come this week which sets you up nicely across the finals if you pick the right Eels asset. Moses and Lomax are the obvious options, however Josh Addo-Carr (0.3%) can be considered at low ownership due to their decent strength of schedule.
Wests Tigers vs Sea Eagles – Sunday 2.00PM at Allianz Stadium
Wests Tigers
Starford To’a returns, which sees Brent Naden drop out of the squad. Taylan May is also back from concussion protocols. Alex Twal replaces Alex Seyfarth (suspended) in the back row, which sees Fonua Pole start in the front row.
Sea Eagles
Jake Trbojevic is out due to concussion, and is replaced at lock by Jazz Tevaga. Ben Trbojevic returns from concussion and takes his place in the back row. Lehi Hopoate is back and takes his place on the wing, seeing Reuben Garrick move back to centre. Tommy Talau is on the bench.
Supercoach Analysis
Terrell May (99.4%) continues to be the standout asset at the Wests Tigers. Adam Doueihi (3%) is ticking along nicely with a 5RA of 75.4.
Tom Trbojevic (15.9%) is looking good again, however I am still warning people off him unless you have 4+ trades left and can afford to move him on if he gets injured again. Upcoming games against the Tigers, Dolphins and Dragons all appeal. Reuben Garrick is still a Supercoach stud. Daly Cherry-Evans (1.4%), Tolutau Koula (1%) and Lehi Hopoate (10.5%) can all be considered due to their great strength of schedule.
Cowboys vs Knights – Sunday 4.05PM at Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Cowboys
Jordan McLean returns, replacing Coen Hess who has been suspended. Karl Lawton and Thomas Mikaele return via the bench.
Knights
Connor Votano makes his NRL debut at fullback, with Dane Gagai returning to the centres. Tyson Frizell will start at lock in place of Phoenix Crossland who is out with concussion. Brodie Jones and Matt Arthur have been named on the bench.
Supercoach Analysis
Scott Drinkwater (84.6%) and Tom Dearden (7.1%) are the targets at the Cowboys.
Dane Gagai (41.4%) has lost the fullback role which drastically reduces his appeal. I have some interest in Best (1.5%), Marzhew (1.7%) & Kai Pearce-Paul (1%), however there are a lot of good options at CTW & 2RF so it will depend on individual team makeup.
