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Ian MaybanksSuperCoach NRL writer

Ian Maybanks is an NRL SuperCoach writer for the Courier Mail. He has a top 50 best finish and been a regular top 1000 finisher, including the past three seasons of NRL SuperCoach. He formerly wrote under “The Mastermind” alias, but now he’s unmasked and you can follow his NRL SuperCoach analysis here.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA -November 10, 2023.Manly Pre Season under way. Tom Trbojevic during training. Picture: Jeremy Piper

Mastermind reveals Turbo-charged SuperCoach team

The Mastermind is coming off some incredibly high finishes and is always willing to punt on a POD – and this year that player is Tom Trbojevic.

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SuperCoach trade savers: We rate the best at every position

What’s better than a player who averages 65PPG and plays 20 games? The player who averages 63PPG and plays 24 – Ian ‘Mastermind’ Maybanks identifies the ironmen.

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Sam Walker, Jake Trbojevic and Damien Cook are all great PODs.

Mastermind’s POD squad: Under-the-radar SuperCoach stunners

The Mastermind reveals his team of point of difference KFC SuperCoach buys set to give you an all-important edge in season 2023.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 09: Jackson Ford of the Warriors is brought down during the NRL trial match between New Zealand Warriors and Wests Tigers at Mt Smart Stadium on February 09, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Most under-owned cheapie in SuperCoach revealed

He was a star of the pre-season and is set to play big minutes, yet is only owned by three per cent of KFC SuperCoaches. TOM SANGSTER ranks the top cheapies.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Daniel Tupou of the Roosters celebrates a try during the round 23 NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the Wests Tigers at Sydney Cricket Ground, on August 20, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

Mastermind’s team: Super POD set to smash records

Nicho Hynes’ injury has sent the SuperCoach Mastermind back to the drawing board, bringing a massive POD into his backline. See Ian Maybanks’ final team.

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KFC SuperCoach: Enter the VC loophole matrix

With at least one team out on a bye each week 2023 promises to be KFC SuperCoach NRL’s Year of the VC Loophole. Ian Maybanks explains how to make the most of the tactic.

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HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Brandon Smith of New Zealand runs with the ball during Rugby League World Cup Quarter Final match between New Zealand and Fiji at MKM Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Hull, England. (Photo by Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach: Why hooker shapes as key position in 2023

There are some big boots to fill at every position in 2023, but there are more opportunities at hooker than other positions, writes the KFC SuperCoach Mastermind.

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