NRL SuperCoach teams analysis round 14

SUPERCOACHES are taking stock following a succession of surprises in the round 14 NRL teams.

Shaun Johnson of the Warriors.

SUPERCOACHES are taking stock following a succession of surprises in the round 14 NRL teams.

WINNERS

* All Origin players - The entire 34 players from Wednesday’s Origin clash have been named to back up including SuperCoach stars Damien Cook, James Tedesco, Jake Trbojevic, Tom Trbojevic, Jai Arrow, Anthony Milford and Kalyn Ponga.

* Shaun Johnson - Confirmed to return from an ankle injury for the Warriors. Johnson has missed seven weeks this year due to groin and ankle injuries but still has the highest average of any halfback by a massive 13.3 points.

* Cameron Smith - The most purchased player this week. Available for all upcoming rounds due to his Origin retirement.

* Enari Tuala - The young Cowboy should be the cheapie of the week but currently sits ninth on the most-purchased list. Scored 67 in his first ever starting game last week, including 50 points in base stats. Costs $43,500 more this week following his strong showing.

* John Olive - The third most purchased player and most popular cheapie this week retains his centre spot at the Bulldogs with Josh Morris out for another six weeks. However, Olive has only played the one game (player prices rise after two games) and the safest option is therefore to buy Tuala this week and Olive next week.

* Sione Katoa - Came from the clouds to score a valuable 55 last week and the star early-season cheapie has retained his starting spot at the Sharks despite Valentine Holmes’ return from Origin duty, with Sosaia Feki the man to miss out.

Shaun Johnson is back from injury.

LOSERS

* Ryan Matterson - The highest-averaging CTW in SuperCoach 2018 is out for a third week in a row due to concussion.

* Tevtia Pangai Jnr - Just when we thought TPJ was set to join the SuperCoach elite he has been benched by the Broncos due to the returns of Alex Glenn (knee) and Josh McGuire (ankle/Origin).

* Rhyse Martin - The star cheapie is a shock benching for the Bulldogs.

* Jack Gosiewski - The early-season cheapie is a definite sell after being ruled out for six weeks with a broken arm.

* Mitchell Moses - The most sold player in SuperCoach following a knee injury, which will rule the Eel out for two weeks.

Ryan Matterson is out due to concussion. Picture. Phil Hillyard

RAIDERS v PANTHERS

Friday, 6:00pm, GIO Stadium

Raiders: 1 Jack Wighton, 2 Nick Cotric, 3 Jarrod Croker (c), 4 Joseph Leilua, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Blake Austin, 7 Aidan Sezer, 8 Dunamis Lui, 9 Siliva Havili, 10 Shannon Boyd, 11 Iosia Soliola, 12 Elliott Whitehead, 13 Josh Papalii

Interchange: 14 Ata Hingano, 15 Luke Bateman, 16 Charlie Gubb, 17 Liam Knight

Reserves: 18 Emre Guler, 19 Michael Oldfield, 20 Jack Murchie, 21 Craig Garvey

Team news: Same 17 from before the bye with Josh Papalii named to back up from Origin.

SuperCoach analysis: The Raiders have had their bye and now have a clear run for the rest of the year. Jarrod Croker and Jordan Rapana are underrated backline buys. Neither has set the world on fire with Croker ranked 11th and Rapana 14th at CTW. However, both are proven SuperCoach performers at very affordable prices in the $400,000s. Buy ‘em low, sell ‘em high.

Panthers: 1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 2 Christian Crichton, 3 Tyrone Peachey, 4 Dean Whare, 5 Tyrone Phillips, 6 James Maloney (c), 7 Nathan Cleary, 8 Trent Merrin, 9 Sione Katoa, 10 Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 11 Corey Harawira-Naera, 12 Isaah Yeo, 13 James Fisher-Harris

Interchange: 14 Wayde Egan, 15 Kaide Ellis, 16 Viliame Kikau, 17 James Tamou

Reserves: 18 Jarome Luai, 19 Tyrone May, 20 Thomas Eisenhuth, 21 Nick Lui-Toso, 22 Caleb Aikins, 23 Liam Martin

Team news: Nathan Cleary, James Maloney, Tyrone Peachey and Reagan Campbell-Gillard have been named to back up. Jack Hetherington (suspension) is replaced by Kaide Ellis on the bench. Peter Wallace (shoulder) remains sidelined.

SuperCoach analysis: Nathan Cleary is the third most purchased player this week. However, Sangster’s Paradise won’t be going there yet as he’s not kicking goals and will definitely miss round 17. And he may miss a few more given the table-topping Panthers are in a position where they can manage the workload of Origin players.

TITANS v RABBITOHS

Friday, 7:50pm, ANZ Stadium

Titans: 1 Michael Gordon, 2 Anthony Don, 3 Dale Copley, 4 Brenko Lee, 5 Phillip Sami, 6 AJ Brimson, 7 Ashley Taylor, 8 Jarrod Wallace, 9 Nathan Peats, 10 Ryan James (c), 11 Kevin Proctor, 12 Will Matthews, 13 Jai Arrow

Interchange: 14 Mitch Rein, 15 Max King, 16 Moeaki Fotuaika, 17 Keegan Hipgrave

Reserves: 18 Jack Stockwell, 19 Bryce Cartwright, 20 Kane Elgey, 21 Morgan Boyle

Team news: Jarrod Wallace and Jai Arrow have been named to back up from Origin. Phillip Sami (calf) returns on the wing in place of Konrad Hurrell. Will Matthews (concussion) returns in the second row, pushing Keegan Hipgrave to the bench and Bryce Cartwright to the reserves. Kevin Proctor (groin) has been named after resting up over the bye.

SuperCoach analysis: SuperCoach gun Jai Arrow has been named to back up, although it remains to be seen whether he will be risked just 48 hours following Origin, especially following recent issues with his back and ribs. A lot will depend on how many minutes Arrow plays from the Queensland bench. Plenty of SuperCoach eyes will be on AJ Brimson, who made just under $50,000 with his initial rise prior to the bye.

Rabbitohs: 1 Alex Johnston, 2 Campbell Graham, 3 Greg Inglis (c), 4 Dane Gagai, 5 Robert Jennings, 6 Cody Walker, 7 Adam Reynolds, 8 Thomas Burgess, 9 Damien Cook, 10 George Burgess, 11 John Sutton, 12 Angus Crichton, 13 Sam Burgess

Interchange: 14 Adam Doueihi, 15 Cameron Murray, 16 Jason Clark, 17 Tevita Tatola

Reserves: 18 Robbie Farah, 19 Hymel Hunt, 20 Mark Nicholls, 21 Tyrell Fuimaono, 22 Mawene Hiroti, 23 Dean Britt

Team news: Greg Inglis, Damien Cook, Dane Gagai and Angus Crichton have been named to back up. Gagai (dislocated finger) is in serious doubt for both the Maroons and Rabbitohs.

Alex Johnston (hamstring) returns at fullback with Adam Doueihi and Cameron Murray dropping to the bench and Hymel Hunt, Robbie Farah, Mark Nicholls and Tyrell Fuimaono moving to the reserves.

SuperCoach analysis: SuperCoach stars Damien Cook and Angus Crichton have been named to back up just 48 hours following Origin. Both have already had big workloads this season. Cook has played all but eight minutes for the Bunnies and is expected to play the full 80 in Origin. Crichton has played all but three minutes, although he’s unlikely to play big game time in Origin unless there are injuries. John Sutton has been a revelation this season. He is in the midst of his best SuperCoach season in six years and best ever as a forward. Cameron Murray started at lock last week and immediately produced the kind of performance we knew he was capable of. Murray played 62 minutes (his second highest total of the season) for 69 points (also his second highest total of the year). Even so, with Crichton returning on the edge and Sam Burgess back at lock, expect reduced minutes again this week. He is a sell over the coming rounds.

SEA EAGLES v WARRIORS

Saturday, 3:00pm AEST, AMI Stadium, Christchurch

Sea Eagles: 1 Tom Trbojevic, 2 Jorge Taufua, 3 Moses Suli, 4 Brian Kelly, 5 Akuila Uate, 6 Trent Hodkinson, 7 Daly Cherry-Evans (c), 8 Addin Fonua-Blake, 9 Apisai Koroisau, 10 Martin Taupau, 11 Joel Thompson, 12 Shaun Lane, 13 Jake Trbojevic

Interchange: 14 Matthew Wright, 14 Toafofoa Sipley, 16 Frank Winterstein, 17 Taniela Paseka

Reserves: 18 Thomas Wright, 19 Bradley Parker, 20 Lewis Brown, 21 Lloyd Perrett

Team news: Tom and Jake Trbojevic have been named to back up. Matt Wright drops to the bench and Shaun Lane shifts from lock to second row with Jack Gosiewski (broken arm/suspension) out. Taniela Paseka joins the bench with Brad Parker and Lloyd Perrett dropping to the reserves.

SuperCoach analysis: Tom and Jake Trbojevic will board a plane to Christchurch immediately following Origin and back up provided they get through unscathed. With the potential for reduced minutes, Jurbo is a risk for the captaincy, although Turbo remains a captaincy option every week, against any opposition and at any ground. Jack Gosiewski is out for six weeks with a broken arm and should be sold after making $71,600.

Warriors: 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (c) 2 David Fusitu’a, 3 Peta Hiku, 4 Solomone Kata, 5 Ken Maumalo, 6 Blake Green, 7 Shaun Johnson, 8 James Gavet, 9 Issac Luke, 10 Agnatius Paasi, 11 Isaiah Papali’i, 12 Tohu Harris, 13 Adam Blair

Interchange: 14 Karl Lawton, 15 Chris Satae, 16 Bunty Afoa, 17 Simon Mannering

Reserves: 18 Gerard Beale, 20 Mason Lino, 21 Sam Lisone, 22 Liligiigo Sao

Team news: Shaun Johnson (ankle) returns. Peta Hiku switches back to the centres while there are two changes among the forwards. After starting in the 10-30 loss to South Sydney, Simon Mannering goes back to the bench while 19-year-old Isaiah Papali’i has been named to start in the second row. Jazz Tevaga (shoulder) has been ruled out for the next three weeks.

SuperCoach analysis: Shaun Johnson is back from injury and therefore the second most purchased player. He has averaged 13.3 points more than any halfback and is a clear keeper. However, is this REALLY the week to jump on given he misses round 16 due to the Denver Test? Sangster’s Paradise will be waiting until round 17. Johnson’s return is good news for the right side combo of Peta Hiku and Tohu Harris. Hiku is still in the top 20 most popular players, while Harris could emerge as a serious option for round 17 coverage, especially with Johnson back in the side. Harris has averaged 46 this year without Johnson in the team compared to season average of 58. He currently sits at a bargain price of $500,200. That said, all three of Johnson, Hiku and Harris are likely to miss round 16 due to the Denver Test.

KNIGHTS v ROOSTERS

Saturday, 5:30pm, McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: 1 Kalyn Ponga, 2 Ken Sio, 3 Sione Mata’utia, 4 Cory Denniss, 5 Shaun Kenny-Dowall, 6 Connor Watson, 7 Jack Cogger, 8 Herman Ese’ese, 9 Slade Griffin, 10 Daniel Saifiti, 11 Lachlan Fitzgibbon, 12 Mitchell Barnett, 13 Aidan Guerra (c)

Interchange: 14 Danny Levi, 15 Chris Heighington, 16 Jamie Buhrer (c), 17 Josh King

Reserves: 18 Jacob Lillyman, 19 Luke Yates, 20 Nicholas Meaney, 21 Brock Lamb

Team news: Kalyn Ponga has been named to back up following his late addition to the Queensland side. Herman Ese’ese (suspension) returns at prop. Jacob Lillyman drops to the reserves.

SuperCoach analysis: The latest mail suggests Kalyn Ponga won’t play for Queensland, meaning he should be available for the Knights. If Ponga does play for the Maroons, he is surely rested for the Knights as it would be a huge ask for the youngster to play three games in seven days. Apart from Ponga, who has scored the second most points of any player, there is very little doing SuperCoach-wise at the Knights due to the looming bye in 17.

Roosters: 1 James Tedesco, 2 Daniel Tupou, 3 Latrell Mitchell, 4 Joseph Manu, 5 Blake Ferguson, 6 Luke Keary, 7 Cooper Cronk, 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 9 Jake Friend (c), 10 Dylan Napa, 11 Boyd Cordner, 12 Siosiua Taukeiaho, 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange: 14 Zane Tetevano, 15 Kurt Baptiste, 16 Mitchell Aubusson, 17 Victor Radley

Reserves:18 Nat Butcher, 19 Lindsay Collins, 20 Frank-Paul Nuuausala, 21 Paul Momirovski, 22 Billy Smith, 24 Mitchell Cornish

Team news: SuperCoach star Ryan Mateerson (concussion) misses out for the third week in a row. James Tedesco, Latrell Mitchell, Boyd Cordner and Dylan Napa have been named to back up.

SuperCoach analysis: James Tedesco (second most popular fullback) and Latrell Mitchell (fifth most popular CTW) are crucial back-up candidates for SuperCoach. Obviously SuperCoaches are expecting big things from Latrell following Origin. He remains the fifth most popular CTW and 16th most popular player in all positions despite being a key sell candidate last week. Ryan Matterson (concussion) misses out for a third week in a row but he’s a hold until further information surfaces.

SUPERCOACH PODCAST! Plenty of shocks including Sione Katoa’s retention, Ryan Matterson’s continued absence and the benching of Rhyse Martin and Tevita Pangai Jnr. Join Tom Sangster and Nick Campton for the lowdown.

EELS v COWBOYS

Saturday, 7:30pm AEST, TIO Stadium, Darwin

Eels: 1 Bevan French, 2 Josh Hoffman, 3 Michael Jennings, 4 Jarryd Hayne, 5 George Jennings, 6 Clint Gutherson (c), 7 Corey Norman, 8 Daniel Alvaro, 9 Cameron King, 10 Peni Terepo, 11 Manu Ma’u, 12 Brad Takairangi, 13 Nathan Brown

Interchange: 14 Reed Mahoney, 15 Tim Mannah (c), 16 David Gower, 17 Marata Niukore

Reserves: 18 Siosaia Vave, 19 Suaia Matagi, 20 Jaeman Salmon, 21 Raymond Stone

Team news: Reed Mahoney has been named to make his NRL debut on the bench in place of Will Smith (hamstring). Jarryd Hayne (hip) returns at centre with Brad Takairangi replacing Tepai Moeroa (suspension) in the back row. Corey Norman (foot) returns at halfback for Mitch Moses (knee). Nathan Brown starts at lock with Peni Terepo moving to lock and David Gower switching to the bench. Tim Mannah (fractured eye socket) returns on the bench with Suaia Matagi relegated to the reserves.

SuperCoach analysis: The Eels are an unpopular team at the moment due to their horrid form and lack of round 17 coverage, but former SC gun Nathan Brown is one to add to the watch list. He returned from a serious ankle injury via the bench last week for 41 points in 55 minutes. These are hardly numbers to get SuperCoaches excited, especially considering his game time was probably inflated by all the injuries (the Eels finished with just 13 fit players). However, Brown is a gun of the past and has been promoted to the starting side this week. He’s one to keep an eye on as a post round 17 keeper, hopefully after a massive price drop. Mitchell Moses is the most sold player this week following a knee injury, which will rule him out for two weeks.

Cowboys: 1 Michael Morgan, 2 Kyle Feldt, 3 Justin O’Neill, 4 Enari Tuala, 5 Antonio Winterstein, 6 Te Maire Martin, 7 Johnathan Thurston (c), 8 Matthew Scott (c), 9 Jake Granville, 10 Sam Hoare, 11 Gavin Cooper, 12 Coen Hess, 13 Jason Taumalolo

Interchange: 14 Shaun Fensom, 15 Kane Linnett, 16 Corey Jensen, 17 Ethan Lowe

Reserves: 18 Lachlan Coote, 19 Ben Hampton, 20 Mitchell Dunn, 21 Javid Bowen, 22 Francis Molo

Team news: Michael Morgan, Gavin Cooper and Coen Hess have all been named to back up. Matt Scott (suspension) returns at prop with Corey Jensen moving to the bench. Shaun Fensom and Ethan Lowe move from the starting side to the bench, while Ben Hampton and Mitchell Dunn drop out of the 17. Cheapie prospect Enari Tuala retains his starting centre spot.

SuperCoach analysis: Johnathan Thurston is somehow the fifth most sold player despite the fact the most popular trade targets (Johnson, Cleary and Widdop) all miss upcoming games. Johnson and Widdop miss 16 due to the Denver Test. Cleary misses 17 due to Origin, and may be rested given the Panthers are equal top of the ladder. JT is far from his best this year and probably isn’t a final 17 player, but he plays all of the next three rounds while Widdop and Johnson play just two. I’ll therefore be trading Thurston to Widdop/Johnson in round 17. Enari Tuala is only the ninth most purchased player but should be the cheapie of the week after retaining his starting centre spot. Tuala produced a massive 50 points in base stats last week — almost unheard of for a centre — and should peak just in time to be moved on to Jarrod Croker or Euan Aitken for the final bye. If you didn’t loop Jason Taumalolo last week, you bombed. Lolo (116) produced his best game of the year so far, playing the full 80 minutes, busting a massive 10 tackles, offloading three times and making 25 runs in a man of the match performance.

SHARKS v TIGERS

Sunday, 2:00pm, Southern Cross Group Stadium

Sharks: 1 Valentine Holmes, 2 Sione Katoa, 3 Jesse Ramien, 4 Ricky Leutele, 5 Edrick Lee, 6 Matt Moylan, 7 Chad Townsend, 8 Andrew Fifita, 9 Jayden Brailey, 10 Matt Prior, 11 Luke Lewis, 12 Wade Graham (c), 13 Paul Gallen (c)

Interchange: 14 Joseph Paulo, 15 James Segeyaro, 16 Jack Williams, 17 Jayson Bukuya

Reserves: 18 Kurt Capewell, 19 Ava Seumanufagai, 20 Scott Sorensen, 21 Sosaia Feki

Team news: SuperCoach cheapie Sione Katoa is a huge inclusion on the wing with Valentine Holmes named to back up from Origin at fullback. Edrick Lee moves to the wing with Sosaia Feki dropping to the reserves. Jack Williams joins the bench pushing Ava Seumanufagai to the reserves. Wade Graham (concussion) has been named but will be monitored.

SuperCoach analysis: SuperCoaches have been handed a gift from the gods with cheapie Sione Katoa, still the most popular CTW in the game, retaining his wing spot and now set for his first price rise. Katoa has leapfrogged Sosaia Feki in the pecking order and will theoretically hold the spot at least until Josh Dugan (stress fractures) returns. He made five tackle busts, which are essentially base stats for the slippery youngster.

Tigers: 1 Tuimoala Lolohea, 2 Malakai Watene-Zelezniak, 3 Esan Marsters, 4 Mahe Fonua, 5 Corey Thompson, 6 Benji Marshall, 7 Luke Brooks, 8 Russell Packer, 9 Elijah Taylor, 10 Ben Matulino, 11 Chris Lawrence (c), 12 Michael Chee-Kam, 13 Matthew Eisenhuth

Interchange: 14 Alex Twal, 15 Josh Reynolds, 16 Josh Aloai, 17 Tim Grant

Reserves: 18 Robbie Rochow, 19 Tyson Gamble, 20 Pita Godinet, 21 Kevin Naiqama

Team news: David Nofoaluma (calf) is replaced on the wing by Malakai Watene-Zelezniak.

SuperCoach analysis: The base stat potential of Tigers’ outside backs is scary good. Mahe Fonua had a typically hot-and-cold game but still scored 42 in base, despite -8 in errors. He made a massive 24 runs. Meanwhile, Esan Marsters was solid without being brilliant but still managed 55 in base, including 12 points from goals.

STORM v BRONCOS

Sunday, 4:10pm, AAMI Park

Storm: 1 Jahrome Hughes, 2 Suliasi Vunivalu, 3 Will Chambers, 4 Young Tonumaipea, 5 Josh Addo-Carr, 6 Cameron Munster, 7 Ryley Jacks, 8 Jesse Bromwich, 9 Cameron Smith, 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 11 Felise Kaufusi, 12 Joe Stimson, 13 Tim Glasby

Interchange: 14 Brandon Smith, 15 Kenny Bromwich, 16 Ryan Hoffman, 17 Christian Welch

Reserves: 18 Patrick Kaufusi, 19 Brodie Croft, 20 Scott Drinkwater, 21 Cheyse Blair, 22 Justin Olam, 23 Tui Kamikamica

Team news: Cameron Munster, Will Chambers, Felise Kaufusi and Josh Addo-Carr have been named to back up from Origin. Billy Slater (hamstring) misses the squad after going down injured in Origin camp with Jahrome Hughes to play fullback. Dale Finucane is out with Tim Glasby to play lock.

SuperCoach analysis: Cameron Smith is the most purchased player this week. The trade is hardly original (he will likely end the round as the most-owned player), but also hard to argue against. Smith is the best SuperCoach hooker of all time, is available for all upcoming rounds due to his Origin retirement and is coming off a season-high 123.

Broncos: 1 Darius Boyd (c), 2 Corey Oates, 3 James Roberts, 4 Jordan Kahu, 5 Jamayne Isaako, 6 Anthony Milford, 7 Kodi Nikorima, 8 Matthew Lodge, 9 Andrew McCullough, 10 Sam Thaiday, 11 Alex Glenn, 12 Jaydn Su’A, 13 Josh McGuire

Interchange: 14 Patrick Mago, 15 Joe Ofahengaue, 16 Tevita Pangai jnr, 17 Kotoni Staggs

Reserves: 18 Sam Tagataese, 19 Todd Murphy, 20 Troy Dargan, 21 David Fifita, 22 Tom Opacic

Team news: James Roberts, Anthony Milford, Josh McGuire and Andrew McCullough have been named to back up from Origin, although McGuire (ankle) and Roberts (achilles) carried injuries into the game. The returns of Alex Glenn (knee) and McGuire push Tevita Pangai Jnr and Joe Ofahengaue to the bench with Sam Tagataese and George Fai dropping to the reserves.

SuperCoach analysis: Tevita Pangai Jnr was set to be one of the most purchased players this round, but Wayne Bennett has inexplicably benched his best forward. That said, TPJ is still capable of playing 60 minutes from the interchange, and likely in the middle where his workrate will increase (he played on the edge for the last two rounds while Alex Glenn was injured). Anthony Milford is expected to back up as he will attract only limited minutes off the bench for the Maroons.

BULLDOGS v DRAGONS

Monday, 4:00pm, ANZ Stadium

Bulldogs: 1 Moses Mbye, 2 Brett Morris, 3 John Olive, 4 Will Hopoate, 5 Marcelo Montoya, 6 Jeremy Marshall-King, 7 Matt Frawley, 8 Aaron Woods, 9 Michael Lichaa, 10 David Klemmer, 11 Josh Jackson (c), 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner, 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange: 14 Rhyse Martin, 15 Kerrod Holland, 16 Renouf Toomaga, 17 Aiden Tolman Reserves: 19 Reimis Smith, 20 Clay Priest, 21 Greg Eastwood, 23 Lachlan Lewis

Team news: David Klemmer has been named to back up from Origin. Kieran Foran (toe) is out. SuperCoach star Rhyse Martin moves to the bench. Michael Lichaa comes into the side at hooker with Jeremy Marshall-King moving into the halves. Aiden Tolman (ankle) returns from injury on the bench in place of Clay Priest.

SuperCoach analysis: John Olive is the third most purchased player. The appeal is obvious — he scored a strong 52 in his first game, covers round 17 and has a mortgage on a Canterbury centre spot until John Morris returns in round 19. However, Olive has only played the one match and Enari Tuala is therefore a safer buy this week (although Olive is a must for next week).

Dragons: 1 Matt Dufty, 2 Nene Macdonald, 3 Euan Aitken, 4 Tim Lafai, 5 Jason Nightingale, 6 Gareth Widdop (c), 7 Ben Hunt, 8 James Graham, 9 Cameron McInnes, 10 Paul Vaughan, 11 Tyson Frizell, 12 Tariq Sims, 13 Jack De Belin

Interchange: 14 Jeremy Latimore, 15 Kurt Mann, 16 Leeson Ah Mau, 17 Blake Lawrie

Reserves: 18 Patrick Herbert, 19 Jacob Host, 20 Reece Robson, 21 Luciano Leilua, 22 Hame Sele, 23 Darren Nicholls

Team news: Ben Hunt, Tyson Frizell, Jack De Belin and Paul Vaughan have been named to back up for the unchanged Dragons.

SuperCoach analysis: Gareth Widdop is the fifth most purchased player despite being almost certain to miss round 16 due to the Denver Test. He also has a fat BE of 97 and we have no idea how the Dragons will handle their massive Origin toll. Sangster’s Paradise are therefore holding off until round 17. Euan Aitken also has potential as a round 17 bye following his Origin snub. He has the fifth best average of any CTW and has proven consistency in an inconsistent position. However, with a BE of 100, now is not the week to move.