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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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Geelong

Matt Preston Delicious Local best bakeries.

Revealed: The top 17 bakeries in Victoria

From across the state, you have voted for your favourite bakery, now it’s time to find the top in Victoria.

SuperCoach

NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: Sam Walker of the Rooster celebrates his try with team mates during the round eight NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Sydney Roosters at McDonald Jones Stadium, on May 01, 2021, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach Round 8 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind breaks down every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 8 game as a future great emerges and we farewell another.

Local Sports Stars

L-R: Joshua Ucinek, Owen Geoghegan, Coell Williams, Molly Dwyer, Emily Holland, Ella Bruce at West Beach, who are part of the National Under-15 hockey championships, Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Picture: Brenton Edwards

Watch live: Under-13 Hockey championships

Catch all the action from the Under-13 Hockey championships in our live stream here.

SuperCoach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: James Tedesco of the Roosters runs the ball during the round seven NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and the St George Illawarra Dragons at the Sydney Cricket Ground, on April 25, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach Round 7 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind breaks down every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 7 game and looks at what to do with James Tedesco.

Local

Doug Fabian lays a wreath at the Wynnum RSL ANZAC ceremony - Picture: Richard Walker

ANZAC DAY: Where you can attend a service this weekend

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. SEE OUR FULL LIST OF ANZAC DAY SERVICES IN BRISBANE AND SURROUNDS

SuperCoach

Fullback PODs are crying out to be traded in for those brave enough to make the move.

KFC SuperCoach Round 6 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind breaks down every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 6 game with a group of super PODs banging down the door for a spot in your team.

SuperCoach

KFC SuperCoach Round 5 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind runs his eye over every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 5 game and lines up the next must-have trade targets.

Local sport

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: David Fifita of the Titans scores a try during the round three NRL match between the North Queensland Cowboys and the Gold Coast Titans at QCB Stadium on March 28, 2021, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach Round 3 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind runs his eye over every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 3 game and lines up the next must-have trade targets.

Local sport

KFC SuperCoach Round 2 wrap: Hits, misses and trade targets

The Mastermind runs his eye over every KFC SuperCoach NRL Round 2 game and lines up the next must-have trade targets.

Local

VOTE NOW: The best pizzerias in your state.

Vote now: The top 22 pizzerias in Qld

We’ve scoured the country for the best pizza shops, and now it’s time to decide the No.1 in Queensland. CAST YOUR VOTE

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