Which Gold Coast Titans players to pick and which to steer clear of in your NRL SuperCoach team

The deadline to settle on your SuperCoach squad before unlimited trades disappear is fast approaching. The Bulletin has analysed who you should and shouldn’t pick from the Titans’ Round 1 side.

THE NRL kicking off on Thursday night means the deadline to settle on your SuperCoach squad before unlimited trades disappear is fast approaching.

The Bulletin has analysed who you should and shouldn’t pick from the Titans’ Round 1 side.

GOOD OPTION

Jai Arrow ($598,000; 2RF)

Before injured his back in Round 9, Arrow was averaging an outstanding 71 points a game. Managing that, plus his maiden representative swing, saw that figure drop to 63.9 by the end of year and as a result, he is arguably a fraction underpriced.

Jai Arrow. Picture: Getty Images

Ash Taylor ($419,000; HFB)

Taylor’s price is pretty competitive after a shoddy season. If on the back of a strong roster he can return to his 2017 form, when he averaged 53.1, he’ll be a value No.7.

Jarrod Wallace ($478,600; FRF)

In his first two seasons at the Titans, he has averaged a tick over 50. For a non-premium front-rower, that’s not too shabby.

KEEP AN EYE ON

AJ Brimson ($462,200; FLB/FE)

This guy is a star. Is too expensive for a player on the comeback trail who will be starting on the bench but he’ll be good value when he does get called up to the starting side, by which time his price should have dropped.

AJ Brimson. Picture: Jason O'Brien

Bryce Cartwright ($231,300; 2RF/FE)

Probably don’t get him just yet as game time may be limited. But if he continues his early-season promise to push for a starting spot, he could offer a budget – and versatile – option.

Ryan James ($585,800; FRF/2RF)

Is always a reliable player for SuperCoach managers to call on but if he’s making a permanent transition to the edge, perhaps just wait a couple of rounds. His second-row efforts were a little mixed in 2018 compared to when he was at prop.

STEER CLEAR OF

Michael Gordon ($514,600; CTW/FLB)

The veteran commands a high price tag thanks to a flurry of points to finish 2018 and could be seen as a premium centre-wing option. However, he also had seven straight sub-50 scores last year and could lose out to AJ Brimson before too long.

Nathan Peats at Titans training. Picture: Nigel Hallett

Nathan Peats ($392,100; HOK)

This could be affected by how close he gets to 80 minutes but Peats is sort of in no man’s land. There are some outstanding hooker options and his price is too high to be a back-up.

Max King ($354,000; FRF)

King’s workhorse nature would seem to fit the bill for SuperCoach but he might not get enough minutes to be a worthwhile option.

THE REST

Brenko Lee ($491,900; CTW)

Is generally a solid pointscorer due to his strong running game … but it’s debatable whether he’s worth that price.

Tyrone Peachey ($453,000; CTW/2RF)

Has generally been a hit-or-miss SuperCoach option; some weeks he’ll win you the round, other weeks he’ll contribute little.

Tyrone Peachey. Picture: Jason O'Brien

Brian Kelly ($419,500; CTW)

Usually a decent points contributor courtesy of both his attack and defence. But not a must have.

Phillip Sami ($445,500; CTW)

A cross between Peachey and Lee. His running involvement often means he’ll have an OK baseline but his average and price are boosted by occasional big hauls.

Tyrone Roberts ($298,100; FE)

Provides a cheaper halves option but is not necessarily the type of player who historically has racked up big SuperCoach scores.

Kevin Proctor was a SuperCoach must during his Melbourne days. Picture: Getty Images

Kevin Proctor ($451,200; 2RF)

His points average has dropped significantly from 61 in his last season at the Storm in 2016 to just 48 last year. Cameron Murray is a better option for $7,700 more.

Shannon Boyd ($356,000; FRF)

Fearsome on the field but not to a SuperCoach opponent. There’s a reason his price is almost $300,000 off the top prop available.

Moeaki Fotuaika ($335,100; FRF)

Like King, it’s tough to accumulate too many points in limited time. If a starting spot opens up, that may change.