NRL Round Five teams and KFC SuperCoach NRL chat

Wingers into the forward pack, superstars dropped and trade backflips - Round 5 Team List Tuesday has it all. We answer all your KFC SuperCoach selection questions and team analysis.

NRL Round 5: Team Talk!

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NRL Round 5: Team Talk!

WINNERS

Bradman Best - Smashed his incredible 100 in Round 3 with a 123 point effort against a harder matchup of the Canberra Raiders. The beast is a must have for KFC SuperCoaches especially as he works on that left edge-combination with Kalyn Ponga.

Kalyn Ponga - Sticking with Newcastle Guns, and Ponga had an absolute monster game scoring a lazy 159 points which could have been even better had he not left the field with a HIA. He does have the Storm in Round 5 so if he can score well against them I think we can truly declare Ponga as match-up proof.

Harry Grant - Next up on the must haves list is Harry Grant who scored 72 points without a try in round 4 and actually saw a slight bump in his minutes.

James Tedesco - Was named to play in round 5 after missing last week under the NRL’s biosecurity rules. The Roosters are on fire at the moment and have a juicy matchup with the Bulldogs this week who gave up 152 points to Tommy Tubro in round 3.

Nathan Cleary - Cleary is back from his 2 game suspension and he is now a POD at just 8.6% ownership. If you have the trades he could be a player to bring in, but the Panthers do have some tough matchups coming up against the Eels and Storm.

Cody Walker- Like Clearly, Cody Walker is also back from suspension and he has the Gold Coast Titans this week and the Warriors in Round 7. The Bunnies have really missed him and need him to stand up and spark their attack, and did I mention he is at just 2.4% ownership?

Kurt Capewell- Played the entire game in the backrow, scoring 58 points in pure base against the Warriors. He and Isaah Yeo look to have locked down their spots in the backrow and both have the CTW dual eligibility.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow - It’s Hammer Time! The Cowboys have named the most exciting youngster in rugby league to make his NRL debut against the Warriors and after impressing in the Nines, expect big things from him.

Reece Robson - Has won the starting hooking role at the Cowboys and has been impressive with some explosive speed out of dummy half. Could be a player to keep an eye on.

Best has become a must-have. Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)\.

LOSERS

Thomas Flegler and Jamil Hopoate - The Broncos cheapies have been benched and dropped respectively after a reshuffle with the team desperate to turn their recent form around.

Billy Walters - Walters has lost his starting spot to Harry Grant and was not named to play this week. He has made some decent cash but it’s time for him to go.

Blayke Brailey - Brailey saw his minutes drop last week and is no longer locked in for 80 minutes a game and really needs the big game time for decent points.

Will Kennedy - Has lost the starting fullback spot at the Sharks with Matt Moylan returning to the No.1 jersey, and Chad Townsend returning to the halves.

Matt Burton - The return of Cleary means he has lost his spot at the team and has been benched. With a breakeven of -71 he is worth keeping an eye on, but bench backs aren’t usually SuperCoach relevant.

Anthony Milford - The milf is in horrible form at the moment with scores of 16 and 14 in his last two games and simply has to go if you own him.

Jason Taumalolo - Was only named in the reserves for Round 5 due to the bone bruising that ruled him out last week. He is still a chance to play this week but don’t count on him if you have others you can play.

Brayden Williame- Has not been named after picking up an injury against the Bulldogs and is another player you need to move on.

Ben Hampton - Likewise Ben Hampton was also not named for the Cowboys and was a popular cheapie option, but has been dropped.

SEA EAGLES VS BRONCOS

Thursday, June 11th, 7:50pm, Central Coast Stadium

Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Brad Parker 4. Moses Suli 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Dylan Walker 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Danny Levi 10. Martin Taupau 11. Joel Thompson 12. Curtis Sironen 13. Jake Trbojevic

Interchange: 14. Lachlan Croker 15. Corey Waddell, 16. Sean Keppie, 17. Taniela Paseka

Reserves: 18. Morgan Boyle, 19. Jack Gosiewski, 20. Tevita Funa 21. Brendan Elliot

SuperCoach news: No changes for Manly which is great news ahead of a juicy match-up against the Broncos, who gave up more than 100 SuperCoach points to six players against the Roosters.

Broncos: 1. Jamayne Isaako, 2. Xavier Coates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Darius Boyd, 5. Herbie Farnworth, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Brodie Croft (c), 8. Matthew Lodge, 9. Cory Paix, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Corey Oates, 12. Joe Ofahengaue, 13. Pat Carrigan (c)

Interchange: 14. Tesi Niu, 15. Ben Te’o, 16. Rhys Kennedy, 17. Thomas Flegler

Reserves: 18. Jamil Hopoate, 19. Richard Kennar, 20. Tom Dearden, 21. Ethan Bullemor

SuperCoach news: The Broncos have a host of changes, with Corey Oates moving to the backrow with Xavier Coates replacing him on the wing, Kotoni Staggs returns from suspension, Matt Lodge and Joe Ofahengaue start, and Ben Te’o joins the bench.

SuperCoach cheapie Jamil Hopoate has been dropped and Tom Flegler has been benched and both need to go.

WARRIORS VS COWBOYS

Friday, June 12th, 6:00pm, Central Coast Stadium

Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c), 2. Patrick Herbert, 3. Hayze Perham, 4. Gerard Beale, 5. Adam Pompey, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Blake Green, 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 9. Wayde Egan, 10. Lachlan Burr, 11. Elisea Katoa, 12. Tohu Harris, 13. Adam Blair

Interchange: 14. Karl Lawton, 15. Poasa Faamausili, 16. King Vuniyayawa, 17. Jack Murchie

Reserves: 18. Agnatius Paasi, 20. Peta Hiku, 21. Isaiah Papali’i, 22. Channel Harris-Tevita

SuperCoach news: Just one change for the Warriors with Lachlan Burr returning from HIA to replace Isaiah Papali’i in the starting side

Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Jordan McLean (C), 11. Mitch Dunn, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Josh McGuire

Interchange: 14. Reuben Cotter, 15. Tom Gilbert, 16. Shane Wright, 17. Gavin Cooper

Reserves: 18. Corey Jensen, 19. Peter Hola, 20. Jason Taumalolo, 21. Tom Opacic

SuperCoach news: The Cowboys on the otherhand have a number of changes, with Ben Hampton, Jake Granville and John Asiata all out. The NRL’s most exciting youngster Hamiso Tabaui-Fidow is set for his NRL debut, while Reece Robson takes over at hooker and Reuben Cotter joins the bench. Coen Hess has been named to return from an ankle injury, but Jason Taumalolo is named among the reserves so is only an outside chance to play.

EELS VS PANTHERS

Friday, June 12th, 7:55pm, Bankwest Stadium

Eels: 1. Clint Gutherson, 2. Maika Sivo, 3. Michael Jennings, 4. Waqa Blake, 5. Blake Ferguson, 6. Dylan Brown, 7. Mitchell Moses, 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 9. Reed Mahoney, 10. Junior Paulo, 11. Shaun Lane, 12. Ryan Matterson, 13. Nathan Brown

Interchange: 14. Ray Stone, 15. Marata Niukore, 16. Kane Evans 17. Peni Terepo

Reserves: 18. Brad Takairangi, 19. Oregon Kaufusi, 20. George Jennings, 21. Will Smith

SuperCoach news: Nathan Brown also returns from suspension forcing Marata Niukore back to the bench, while Ray Stone has also been called up from the reserves.

Panthers: 1. Caleb Aetkins, 2. Josh Mansour, 3. Dean Whare, 4. Stephen Crichton, 5. Brian To’o, 6. Jarome Luai, 7. Nathan Cleary, 8. James Tamou, 9. Apisai Koroisau, 10. James Fisher-Harris, 11. Viliame Kikau, 12. Kurtis Capewell, 13. Isaah Yeo

Interchange: 14. Matt Burton, 15. Zane Tetevano, 16. Moses Leota, 17. Liam Martin

Reserves: 18. Mitch Kenny, 19. Billy Burns, 20. Jack Hetherington, 21. Dylan Edwards

SuperCoach news: Nathan Cleary’s return from suspension forces Matt Burton to the bench and Mitch Kenny out of the team

RABBITOHS VS TITANS

Saturday, June 13th, 3:00pm, Bankwest Stadium

Rabbitohs: 1. Latrell Mitchell, 2. Dane Gagai, 3. Campbell Graham, 4. James Roberts, 5. Alex Johnston, 6. Cody Walker, 7. Adam Reynolds, 8. Tevita Tatola, 9. Damien Cook, 10. Thomas Burgess, 11. Jaydn Su’A, 12. Ethan Lowe, 13. Cameron Murray

Interchange: 14. Liam Knight, 15. Patrick Mago, 16. Tom Amone, 17. Bayley Sironen

Reserves: 18. Mark Nicholls, 19. Bryson Goodwin, 20. Braidon Burns, 21. Keaon Koloamatangi

SuperCoach news: Souths however have made some changes to try and get their attack clicking, with James Roberts and Cody Walker set to make their return, with Braidon Burns and Troy Dargan out of the starting side. Patrick Mago and Bayley Sironen have also been recalled to the interchange bench, with Mark Nicholls and Keaon Koloamatangi dropping out.

Titans: 1. Phillip Sami, 2. Anthony Don, 3. Dale Copley, 4. Young Tonumaipea, 5. Brian Kelly, 6. Ashley Taylor, 7. Jamal Fogarty, 8. Moeaki Fotuaika, 9. Erin Clark, 10. Sam Lisone, 11. Kevin Proctor, 12. Bryce Cartwright, 13. Jai Arrow

Interchange: 14. Tanah Boyd, 15. Keegan Hipgrave, 16. Jaimin Jolliffe, 17. Tyrone Peachey

Reserves: 18. Jarrod Wallace, 19. Jai Whitbread, 20. Beau Fermor, 21. Tyrone Roberts

SuperCoach news: After winning their first game of the season the Titans seem to have some stability in their team with no changes. Tyrone Roberts has been named on the reserves and is a chance to take over at fullback if fit.

STORM VS KNIGHTS

Saturday, June 13th, 5:30pm, AAMI Park

Storm: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen, 2. Suliasi Vunivalu, 3. Justin Olam, 4. Brenko Lee, 5. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Cameron Munster, 7. Ryley Jacks, 8. Jesse Bromwich, 9. Cameron Smith, 10. Christian Welch, 11. Felise Kaufusi, 12. Kenny Bromwich, 13. Dale Finucane

Interchange: 14. Brandon Smith, 15. Tino Faasuamaleaui, 16. Max King, 17. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Reserves: 18. Tom Eisenhuth, 19. Marion Seve, 20. Cooper Johns, 21. Nicho Hynes

SuperCoach news: No Jahrome Hughes but no Cam Smith at halfback either with Ryley Jacks winning the start in the seven jersey. Big Nelson Asofa-Solomona comes on to the interchange bench after recovering from a hamstring twinge.

Knights: 1. Kalyn Ponga, 2. Edrick Lee, 3. Enari Tuala, 4. Bradman Best, 5. Hymel Hunt, 6. Kurt Mann, 7. Mitchell Pearce, 8. David Klemmer, 9. Andrew McCullough, 10. Daniel Saifiti, 11. Aidan Guerra, 12. Sione Mata’utia, 13. Herman Ese’ese

Interchange:14. Tex Hoy, 15. Jacob Saifiti, 16. Tim Glasby, 17. Brodie Jones

Reserves: 18. Tautau Moga, 19. Phoenix Crossland, 20. Josh King, 21. Lachlan Fitzgibbon

Supercoach news: Kurt Mann the iron man has shaken off a nasty looking ankle injury suffered late in round 4 to be named at five-eighth for the Knights. Phoenix Crossland is in the reserves should Mann not be ready to go and Lachlan Fitzgibbon is some chance of returning form injury also named to the reserves

RAIDERS VS TIGERS

Saturday, June 13th, 7:35pm, Campbelltown Stadium

Raiders: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 2. Bailey Simonsson, 3. Jarrod Croker, 4. Curtis Scott, 5. Nick Cotric, 6. Jack Wighton, 7. George Williams, 8. Josh Papalii, 9. Josh Hodgson, 10. Dunamis Lui, 11. Corey Horsburgh, 12. Joe Tapine, 13. Corey Horsburgh

Interchange: 14. Siliva Havili, 15. Emre Guler, 16. Iosia Soliola 17. Jordan Rapana

Reserves: 18. Tom Starling, 19. Matt Frawley, 20. Ryan Sutton, 21. Michael Oldfield

SuperCoach news: No changes for the Raiders.

Tigers: 1. Adam Doueihi, 2. David Nofoaluma, 3. Joseph Leilua, 4. Moses Mbye, 5. Tommy Talau, 6. Josh Reynolds, 7. Luke Brooks, 8. Josh Aloiai, 9. Harry Grant, 10. Zane Musgorve, 11. Luciano Leilua, 12. Luke Garner, 13. Alex Twal

Interchange: 14 Thomas Mikaele, 15. Russell Packer, 16. Michael Chee Kam, 17. Alex Sayfarth

Reserves: 18. Benji Marshall, 19. Luke Garner, 20. Billy Walters, 21. Corey Thompson

SuperCoach news: Benji Marshall axed – Madge Maguire may want to leak less points but he’s surely going to score less too without Benji weaving his magic! Well editorializing aside, Marshall is in the reserves and Josh Reynolds will partner Luke Brooks in the halves. SC star Harry Grant looks set for 80 minutes with Billy Walters dropped to the reserves as Maguire beefs up his bench big time. Zane Musgrove comes in to start pushing Thomas Mikaele to the bench. Russell Packer wins his first start of the season from the bench. Chris Lawrence moves from bench to starting on an edge with Luke Garner in the reserves. Michael Chee-Kam gets his first game since the shutdown from the bench and Tommy Talau replaces Rob Jennings on the wing.

BULLDOGS VS ROOSTERS

Sunday, June 14th, 4:05pm, Bankwest Stadium

Bulldogs: 1. Will Hopoate, 2. Nick Meaney, 3. Reimis Smith, 4. Jake Averillo, 5. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak , 6. Kieran Foran, 7. Lachlan Lewis, 8. Aiden Tolman, 9. Jeremy Marshall-King, 10. Dylan Napa, 11. Josh Jackson, 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 13. Adam Elliott

Interchange: 14. Christian Crichton, 15. Renouf To’omaga, 16. Dean Britt, 17. Sauaso Sue

Reserves: 19. Ofahiki Ogden, 20. Brandon Wakeham, 21. Morgan Harper, 22. JAck Cogger

SuperCoach news: The Bulldogs are riding high after a win for once and only one change from them with Christian Crichton on to the bench at the expense of Kerrod Holland.

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Daniel Tupou, 3. Josh Morris, 4. Joseph Manu, 5. Brett Morris, 6. Luke Keary, 7. Kyle Flanagan, 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9. Jake Friend, 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho, 11. Boyd Cordner, 12. Angus Crichton, 13. Victor Radley

Interchange: 14. Sam Verrills, 15. Isaac Liu, 16. Nat Butcher, 17. Lindsay Collins

Reserves: 18. Sitili Tupouniua, 19. Mitchell Aubusson, 20. Ryan Hall, 21. Lachlan Lam

SuperCoach news: Star fullback James Tedesco returns for the Roosters which sees Brett Morris slide back to the wing at the expense of Ryan Hall (reserves). Mitch Aubusson is back – but not quite – named in the reserves which is a big KFC SuperCoach NRL win for Angus Crichton.

SHARKS VS DRAGONS

Sunday, June 14th, 6:30pm, Campbelltown Stadium

Sharks: 1. Matt Moylan, 2. Sione Katoa, 3. Josh Dugan, 4. Jesse Ramien, 5. Mawene Hiroti, 6. Shaun Johnson, 7. Chad Townsend, 8. Andrew Fifita, 9. Blayke Brailey, 10. Aaron Woods, 11. Briton Nikora, 12. Wade Graham, 13. Jack Williams

Interchange: 14. Connor Tracey, 15. Braden Hamlin-Uele, 16. Toby Rudolf , 17. Scott Sorensen

Reserves: 18. Siosifa Talaki, 19. William Kennedy, 20. Royce Hunt, 21. Jackson Ferris

SuperCoach news: Some quality cattle back for the Sharks with Andrew Fifita named to start relegating Toby Rudolf to the bench and Chad Townsend returning too. Townsend resumes his role at halfback which sees Matt Moylan revert to fullback and William Kennedy relegates to the reserves. Ronaldo Mulitalo (injured) is out and will be replaced on the wing by Mawene Hiroti. Blayke Brailey’s minutes will once again be impacted by Connor Tracey and the young rake is an easy sell to Harry Grant.

Dragons: 1. Corey Norman, 2. Jordan Pereira, 3. Euan Aitken, 4. Zac Lomax, 5. Mikaele Ravalawa, 6. Ben Hunt, 7. Adam Clune 8. Josh Kerr, 9. Cameron McInnes, 10. Paul Vaughan, 11. Tyson Frizell, 12. Tyrell Fuimaono, 13. James Graham

Interchange: 14. Trent Merrin, 15. Blake Lawrie, 16. Issac Luke, 17. Matthew Dufty

Reserves: 18. Jacob Host, 19. Jackson Ford, 20. Jason Saab, 21. Korbin Sims

SuperCoach news: Tariq Sims is out of the Dragons in a surprise move which sees Tyrell Fuimaono called back into the squad and handed a start in the number 12 jersey. Brayden Wiliame is out after failing to finish last week’s game due to a calf injury with his spot in the centres taken up by Euan Aitken and Matt Dufty promoted to the interchange bench in place of Aitken.

Originally published as NRL Round Five teams and KFC SuperCoach NRL chat