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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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KFC SuperCoach Round 18 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind analyses every NRL Round 18 game and sets you up with the two must follow rules for the run home.

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KFC SuperCoach Round 16 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind analyses every NRL Round 16 and tells you why the most popular trade this week is the wrong move.

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KFC SuperCoach Round 14 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind analyses every NRL Round 14 match to see which big names backed up best, as a new young gun emerged ready for the next testing bye round.

Local

Revealed: The top 31 burgers in Qld

From across the state, you have voted for your favourite burger joint, now it’s time to find the best in Queensland.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: Matt Dufty of the Dragons passes during the round eight NRL match between the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Wests Tigers at WIN Stadium, on May 02, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach Round 13 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind analyses every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 13 match where one trade was almost as good as all the bye planning.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 27: Nicho Hynes of the Storm celebrates scoring a try during the round 12 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the Melbourne Storm at Suncorp Stadium, on May 27, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach Round 12 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind analyses every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 12 match as Origin selections, suspensions and sin binnings hit hard before the bye round. Here’s who to trade in next.

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DUBBO, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers runs the ball during the round 11 NRL match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the Penrith Panthers at , on May 23, 2021, in Dubbo, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach Round 11 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind analyses every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 11 match with the first ever million-dollar player crowned.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Nathan Cleary of the Panthers celebrates scoring a try during the round 10 NRL match between the Gold Coast Titans and the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium, on May 16, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

KFC SuperCoach Round 10 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind analyses every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 10 match with the high-shot crackdown sending records tumbling.

NSW

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Vote now: The top 22 bakeries in NSW

Readers across the state have voted for their favourite local bakeries, now it’s time to rank the No. 1 in NSW.

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Vote now: The top 28 bakeries in Qld

Readers across the state have voted for their favourite local bakeries, now it’s time to rank the No. 1 in Queensland.

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