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Rob SutherlandSports Journalist and Digital Producer

Rob Sutherland has never won SuperCoach NRL but he always has an opinion on how you might. Renowned as much for his deep collection of Hawaiian shirts as he is for his depth of statistical SuperCoach analysis, our podcast regular is here to fix your team – and hopefully keep you entertained along the way.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 30: Nathan Lawson of the Dragons makes a break during the round 13 NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Newcastle Knights at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on May 30, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Top cheapie’s stocks soar

Teams are in for round 14 and there’s a massive boost for the most popular SuperCoach cheapie of the week Nathan Lawson, plus big news on Lachlan Galvin.

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Tom Trbojevic is one of three Sea Eagles set to miss Round 13 through injury. Picture: Getty Images

NRL teams: Manly stars sidelined, Cobbo experiment over

The Manly Sea Eagles have suffered a blow with a trio of stars ruled out, while Michael Maguire has pulled the plug on Selwyn Cobbo as the Broncos fullback. See all the Round 13 teams and analysis.

SuperCoach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 16: Jacob Kiraz of the Bulldogs is tackled during the round eleven NRL match between Bulldogs and Roosters at Accor Stadium, on May 16, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Ill-timed injuries add to SuperCoach woes

It’s going to be one tough week. Not only are Origin players out and seven teams on the bye, but a host of fresh injuries have hit popular SuperCoach players.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Zac Lomax of the Eels looks on before the round 10 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and Dolphins at CommBank Stadium on May 08, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

NRL teams analysis: Big guns return for Origin tilts

A host of State of Origin stars have made their return from injury as they look to push for Game I selection. See all the Round 11 teams here.

SuperCoach

David Fifita training with the Ipswich Jets this week. Credit: Supplied.

NRL teams: Fresh twist as Fifita out indefinitely

Axed Titans star David Fifita has been ruled out indefinitely and will seek urgent medical advice following ongoing complications from a pre-season operation.

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Who will enjoy extra opportunity at club level due to Origin selections?

SuperCoach NRL: Who will shine and who will suffer due to Origin

Origin selections and bye schedules combine at this time of the season to create SuperCoach traps and opportunities – we’re here to help you not just survive, but thrive over the period.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: David Fifita of the Titans looks on during the round four NRL match between the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans at Allianz Stadium on March 28, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Magic Round teams analysis: Hasler axes David Fifita

Gold Coast coach Des Hasler has dropped a bombshell on the terrible Titans, axing Queensland Origin star David Fifita for Magic Round.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 11: Dylan Egan of the Dragons is tackled by David Fifita of the Titans during the round six NRL match between St George Illawarra Dragons and Gold Coast Titans at WIN Stadium, on April 11, 2025, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Teams analysis: Star cheapie demoted, injured stars named

Teams are in for round 7 and the headline news for SuperCoaches is the demotion to the bench of top cheapie Dylan Egan, while a host of big guns have been named.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Thomas Cant of the Knights is tackled by the Bulldogs defence during the round five NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Newcastle Knights at Accor Stadium, on April 06, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Teams analysis: Cant v Egan – which cheapie is best?

Teams are in for NRL round 6 and the big question must be asked: Who is the better SuperCoach cheapie between Thomas Cant and Dylan Egan?

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30: Tom Trbojevic of the Sea Eagles reacts during the round four NRL match between Manly Sea Eagles and Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park, on March 30, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Turbo replacements rated

Teams are in for round 5 and SuperCoaches have mass casualties to deal with including Tom Trbojevic, but also a host of great opportunities.

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