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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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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Jamayne Isaako of the Dolphins celebrates scoring a try during the round one NRL match between the Dolphins and Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium on March 05, 2023 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

SuperCoach teams analysis: Trap alert on top buys

NRL round two is here and KFC SuperCoaches are rage trading like crazy – and in the process falling into plenty of traps, writes TOM SANGSTER.

SuperCoach

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Eels look on during the 2022 NRL Grand Final match between the Penrith Panthers and the Parramatta Eels at Accor Stadium on October 02, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

KFC SuperCoach NRL bye planner

With a fresh NRL team to fit into the draw, KFC SuperCoaches have a whole new bye structure to plan for – not to mention new rules. And the Eels are worst hit.

SuperCoach

Brayden Wiliame of the Dragons Is tackled by Blake Green (left) and Gerald Beale of the Warriors of the Warriors during the Round 3 NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the St George Illawarra Dragons at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Saturday, May 30, 2020. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NRL teams: Shock selection transforms cheapie market

KFC SuperCoach plans have been turned upside down following a number of shocks in the round one teams. Check out Tom Sangster’s full analysis.

Cricket

DELHI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 19: Matthew Renshaw of Australia bats during day three of the Second Test match in the series between India and Australia at Arun Jaitley Stadium on February 19, 2023 in Delhi, India. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Watch: Simple video teaching Aussies how to sweep

Australia’s cricketers have turned to a simple video from a former Test star in a bid to solve their Indian sweep horrors. Watch it here.

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Selwyn Cobbo, Brisbane Broncos training, Red Hill. Picture: Liam Kidston

Early Mail: New-look Broncos, Sharks lose big man

The Brisbane Broncos have revealed their round one team with injuries causing a number of key changes to Kevin Walters’ squad. Full NRL predicted teams here.

ExclusiveNRL

Special report: Roosters are $2m over cap but not cheating it

The superstar Roosters roster is now worth more than $13m – almost $5m more than newcomers the Dolphins. Phil Rothfield’s special roster investigation exposes alarming cap gaps.

ExclusiveNRL

Special investigation: QLD glamour club’s salary cap relegation

While the 2023 Brisbane side is littered with talent, their northern rivals prove there is no substitute for success. Phil Rothfield reveals why the Cowboys are worth more than the Broncos.

UpdatedSuperCoach

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 09: Jackson Ford of the Warriors is brought down during the NRL trial match between New Zealand Warriors and Wests Tigers at Mt Smart Stadium on February 09, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Most under-owned cheapie in SuperCoach revealed

He was a star of the pre-season and is set to play big minutes, yet is only owned by three per cent of KFC SuperCoaches. TOM SANGSTER ranks the top cheapies.

NRL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Latrell Mitchell of the Rabbitohs scuffles with Nat Butcher of the Roosters during the NRL Elimination Final match between the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Spiciest NRL feuds: Oldest rivalry set to explode

Rabbitohs and Roosters players went berserk in last year’s finals with a seven sin bin bloodbath – and a new chapter is set to be written in their Book of Feuds this season.

NRL

Rugby league’s revenue is still $277 million behind its main rival, the AFL.

Media Buzz: AFL’s massive $277m win over NRL

For all the boasting the NRL has been doing about its financial situation, figures show rugby league is way behind its biggest rival. Check out all the latest media news in What’s the Buzz.

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