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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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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 10: Greg Marzhew of the Knights looks on during the NRL trial match between Newcastle Knights and Cronulla Sharks at Industree Group Stadium on February 10, 2023 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Marzhew axing just start of SuperCoach carnage

The KFC SuperCoach Gods have dished up a doozy for the second big bye of the year. We reveal the winners and, most importantly, the losers.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 31: Cameron Murray and Nathan Cleary of the Blues react during game one of the 2023 State of Origin series between the Queensland Maroons and New South Wales Blues at Adelaide Oval on May 31, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Teams analysis: Best SuperCoach replacements for Cleary

KFC SuperCoaches are dealing with a number of shocks in the round 15 teams but the biggest issue remains what to do with injured superstar Nathan Cleary.

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NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 15:Nathan Cleary of the Panthers celebrates with team mates after kicking the winning field goal in golden point during the round seven NRL match between Newcastle Knights and Penrith Panthers at McDonald Jones Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Newcastle, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

NRL teams: What Origin restings mean for SuperCoach

NRL coaches have left us hanging on which players will and won’t back-up from State of Origin – but here’s how KFC SuperCoaches can cash in.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Harry Grant of the Storm celebrates with Christian Welch of the Storm after victory during the round one NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Melbourne Storm at CommBank Stadium on March 02, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

SuperCoach: Crucial detail in new bye rule and how to boss it

The all-important teams are in for Round 13 of the NRL and here’s how to use the new KFC SuperCoach ‘best 13’ bye rule to your advantage.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13: The Dragons look dejected after a Cowboys try during the round 11 NRL match between North Queensland Cowboys and St George Illawarra Dragons at Qld Country Bank Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Teams analysis: Dragons shake-up rocks SuperCoach

The NRL’s newest coach has wielded the axe and there are huge KFC SuperCoach implications. Full teams and analysis here.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 07: Max Feagai of the Dragons is tackled during the round 10 NRL match between Wests Tigers and St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on May 07, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

NRL teams: Masses have it wrong on top cheapie

Following the KFC SuperCoach crowd is often a great strategy. But equally, the masses sometimes get it very wrong and this is one of those weeks.

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NRL 2023 RD08 Wests Tigers v Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles - Jahream Bula, debut NRL PHOTOS

SuperCoach teams analysis: Suddenly it’s raining cheapies

After a tough month of scrounging for KFC SuperCoach bargains buys, we now have a monsoon of cheapies. Tom Sangster reveals the players to target.

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Haze Dunster's job security is shaky. Picture: NRL Photos

Thousands of SuperCoaches are making this mistake

Quality cheapies are few and far between right now – to the point where KFC SuperCoaches are taking ridiculous risks to manufacture them.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Reece Walsh of the Broncos passes the ball during the round five NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and Wests Tigers at Suncorp Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

SuperCoach: Forget Walsh, this is the fullback to target

Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh is arguably the form player of the NRL, but here’s why he should be avoided this week for KFC SuperCoach.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Tyrell Sloan of the Dragons celebrates scoring a try during the round three NRL match between Brisbane Broncos and St George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium on March 18, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Controversial choice for cheapie of the week

The masses have got it wrong on the best SuperCoach cheapie of the week. Tom Sangster reveals his controversial selection.

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