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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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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 09: Harry Grant of the Storm speaks with a referee during the round 14 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights at AAMI Park, on June 09, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Teams analysis: Grant, Ponga news rocks SuperCoach

It’s back to the drawing board for SuperCoaches with popular stars Harry Grant and Kalyn Ponga among a number of shocks in the round 18 teams.

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NRL 2024 RD07 St. George Illawarra Dragons v New Zealand Warriors - Zac Lomax, 2 point field goal NRL PHOTOS

NRL Late Mail: Lomax out for Dragons, Panthers call up rookies

State of Origin is taking a toll with the Dragons forced to rest Zac Lomax and the Panthers set to call on a host of youngsters. Updated team news here.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Reuben Cotter of the Cowboys runs the ball during the round 14 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and New Zealand Warriors at Qld Country Bank Stadium, on June 08, 2024, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

NRL teams analysis: SuperCoaches sweat on Origin stars

While a handful of Origin stars have been named to back up, a host could be rested after being named on an extended bench. See all the Winners and Losers from Round 17 teams.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Dominic Young of the Roosters is seen with his jersey ripped during the round five NRL match between Canterbury Bulldogs and Sydney Roosters at Accor Stadium on April 05, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The square ups and showdowns not to miss this week

Young guns, square ups, the return of a crowd favourite, a superstar who needs to prove his worth to a glamour club, there is so much we are looking forward to watching in Round 16.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 14: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs looks on during the round 15 NRL match between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium, on June 14, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Surprise sells emerge from byes

The second big bye round is here and it may be time to move on some of the best fullbacks in SuperCoach, as teams scramble to get a full team on the park.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: David Armstrong of the Knights warming up prior to play during the round 13 NRL match between Newcastle Knights and Canterbury Bulldogs at McDonald Jones Stadium, on May 31, 2024, in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Huge calls on top cheapies

SuperCoaches have big decisions to make on three of the best cheapies in SuperCoach this year – Lachlan Galvin, David Armstrong and Blaize Talagi.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 03: Nicho Hynes warms up during a New South Wales Blues State of Origin Training Session at NSWRL Centre of Excellence on June 03, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Teams analysis: SuperCoaches react emphatically to Hynes news

NSW State of Origin halfback Nicho Hynes has been left out of Cronulla’s squad for this coming weekend and SuperCoaches have reacted immediately.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Matt Timoko of the Raiders attempts to break away from the defence of Herbie Farnworth of the Dolphins during the round 13 NRL match between Dolphins and Canberra Raiders at Suncorp Stadium, on June 01, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

NRL SuperCoach: 20 winners and losers from Super Saturday

There were two stunning upsets on Saturday during an electrifying evening of rugby league. Catch up on the best and worst SuperCoach scores and news from Saturday’s games.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 19: Blaize Talagi of the Eels passes as he is tackledduring the round 11 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium, on May 19, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Teams analysis: What Talagi demotion means for SuperCoach

Blaize Talagi has been a SuperCoach revelation this season but has been demoted by the Parramatta Eels to accommodate the return of Clint Gutherson.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA.NewsWire Photos. FEBRUARY 8, 2023.Justin Olam and Josh Feledy during West Tigers pre-season training at Concord Oval.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Jeremy Piper

SuperCoach teams analysis: Cheapie emerges from Tigers crisis

The byes are looming and injuries are hitting hard. But there’s also plenty of light at the end of the tunnel for SuperCoaches, writes TOM SANGSTER.

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