NRL round 14 teams: Full squads, changes and SuperCoach news, Nicho Hynes rested

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

SuperCoaches have reacted emphatically to the resting of Nicho Hynes, with the Wet Prince of Woolooware surging to become the most sold player this week.

Almost 6,000 SuperCoaches have sold Hynes so far this round, on top of almost 20,000 last week.

Hynes, who has an ongoing calf injury, likely plays only two of seven matches over the remainder of the Origin period.

WINNERS FROM TEAMS

* Blaize Talagi - Huge boost with the popular cheapie named starting centre for the Eels. The job security is good given the man he replaces, Bailey Simonsson, is out for the season with a knee issue. SuperCoach Plus predicts Talagi will make another 90K in the next two weeks. So let him ride for a little longer and make a decision before his round 16 bye.

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* Dylan Edwards - Not sure what to make of this. Edwards has been named on the extended bench to play just four days after the Origin match he was ruled out of due to a hamstring injury. It was originally slated as a 1-2 week injury. Surely he’s at long odds to play, especially given Penrith’s chequered recent history with soft tissue injuries (think Nathan Cleary).

Dylan Edwards was ruled out of Origin with injury. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

* Sua Faalogo - Popular cheapie retains the fullback spot at the Storm with Ryan Papenhuyzen (leg fracture) still one or two weeks away.

* All Origin players except Nicho Hynes (more on Nicho below) - Hynes is the only Origin player confirmed to be rested. This means a host of popular Origin stars have been named for their clubs this week including Reece Walsh, Pat Carrigan, Payne Haas, Harry Grant, Matt Burton, J’maine Hopgood, Reuben Cotter and Valentine Holmes.

LOSERS FROM TEAMS

* Nicho Hynes - Good on the Sharks for paying SuperCoaches the respect we deserve. There will be no stringing along and frantic refreshing of Late Mail because Craig Fitzgibbon has confirmed Hynes will be rested. Assuming he is rested again following Origin 2, which is a fair assumption given the ongoing calf issue, and assuming he makes Origin 2, he’ll only play two of the next seven NRL games. If you are going to hold then you have to accept he may sit out chunks of time through Origin. If you are going to sell you need to accept that you will want to buy him back post-Origin. Both options come at a price.

Nicho Hynes will be rested after Origin. Picture: Tim Hunter

* Josiah Karapani - Time for an admission, I (Rob) had a dream about Karapani last night. And in that dream, the former Rabbitoh not only scored three tries for the Broncos against the Sharks – he converted them too. But enough dreamland, time for some reality. Karapani has been very good in his two games for the Broncos averaging 68.5PPG and has a BE of -73 for his next game. The issue is, when will that game be? Karapani has been filling in for an injured Kotoni Staggs and Staggs is back this week. But do the Broncos find a different way to fit Karapani in? Maybe – plus the Broncos may opt to rest Reece Walsh or Selwyn Cobbo post Origin thus creating a slot for Karapani. If Staggs’ return is delayed another week is it worth bringing in Karapani for a one round price rise? Maybe – A score of 40 points (and keep in mind Karapani has averaged 37PPG in base alone so far) would generate an almost $100K price rise. Personally I’m chasing keepers with my trades now, but for those looking for one last good cheapie Karapani is an option. Maybe.

BUY

* David Fifita - The Gold Coast wrecking ball (we’re contractually obliged to use that descriptor for Dave) has not scored below 70 since he was eased in for his first game of the season and has a five round average (5RA) of 96.6PPG. With just one bye left to serve (Round 17), Fifita is a great buy if he misses Origin and even if he is brought into the Maroons he’s still a good buy.

* Eliesa Katoa - The first of our Kiwis, Katoa is in terrific form on an edge for the Storm and has scored six tries from his past eight games including a try in each of his past three. Averaging 45PPG in base and almost 10 more in tackle busts/offloads combined, Katoa has a pretty safe floor underpinning his attacking upside. Good buy whose next bye is round 19.

Eliesa Katoa is on a tryscoring spree. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

* Jahrome Hughes - Another Kiwi, another Storm player, another solid buy. Solid, but not great. Many are selling Hynes and buying Hughes which is a short to medium term move I can understand. Hynes is carrying a calf niggle, has Origin commitments and has been rested this week. And Hughes rarely has a bad game with just three scores under 50, five of 70+ and a season high of 108. My issue is that as solid as Hughes is, he’s no Hynes (seven scores of 70+ with three triple figure scores including a season high of 160).

* Latrell Mitchell - The Rabbitohs may be travelling poorly but Mitchell is still scoring well and he has a 3RA of 87.7PPG since his return from suspension. South Sydney have good bye coverage playing rounds 16 and 19 – though they do miss the tricky round 17. Anyone considering this buy would wait until after Origin though as Mitchell is a strong chance of being the next man called in should injuries hit fullback or centre.

* Brendan Hands - The Parramatta rake was called on to play the full 80 minutes last week and he acquitted himself well scoring 65 points (55 in pure base). His appeal centres entirely on him continuing to play 80 minutes each week which is a bit of a lottery so I’ll be passing on him for now.

* Jacob Preston - Tipped as a good buy last week thanks to an increased role deputising for the injured Viliame Kikau, Preston delivered scoring 109 points with two tries and more than 50 points in base. Still a decent buy but there are some issues. Firstly, the Bulldogs have two byes still to serve and Preston is unavailable for rounds 15 and 19. Secondly when Kikau returns, Preston will need to be sold. Not massively against him, but prefer Fifita and Katoa.

SELL

* Angus Crichton - The most sold player of the week and I can see why. The Roosters run deep at 2RF and you’d have to think there’s a fair chance Crichton is either rested post-Origin or (more likely) plays a reduced role off the bench. Trade him now and hope you can buy him back once the Origin shenanigans are over at a reduced price.

* Morgan Smithies - On the bye and leaking cash, has to go.

* Joey Lussick - Dropped in favour of Hands – has to go.

* Sam Hughes - Leaking cash, sell.

Angus Crichton is a popular sell. Picture: McCawley/Getty Images

EEL OUT FOR SEASON

Parramatta outside back Bailey Simonsson has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury.

The Eels confirmed on Tuesday that Simonsson will have reconstructive surgery on a torn ACL.

It means Blaize Talagi returns to the starting in place of Simonsson for the Eels clash against Canterbury on Monday.

MANLY’S ARTHUR BLOW

Manly have suffered another setback on the injury front after half Jake Arthur suffered a stress fracture in his foot that is expected to sideline him for up to three months.

The injury blow comes at the worst possible time for Manly and Arthur given he would have provided cover for Daly Cherry-Evans during the State of Origin period.

Cherry-Evans, the captain of the Queensland team, is expected to be rested at some stage over the Origin period as Manly look to ensure their skipper is fit and firing for the run in to the finals.

That would have opened the door for Arthur to get an opportunity but he is now set to be sidelined for the Origin period.

DOUBLE BLOW FOR BUNNIES

South Sydney’s injury woes continue with Jacob Host and Izaac Tu’itupou Thompson set to be sidelined for at least a month.

Host and Thompson join South Sydney’s growing injury list. Richie Kennar will return to the starting line-up.

NRL ROUND 14 TEAMS

DRAGONS v TIGERS

Friday, 8pm, WIN Stadium, Wollongong

Dragons

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Sione Finau 3. Moses Suli 4. Max Feagai 5. Mathew Feagai 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Jesse Marschke 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Jack de Belin 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. Tom Eisenhuth

Bench: 14. Blake Lawrie 15. Ben Murdoch-Masila 16. Toby Couchman 17. Ryan Couchman

Reserves: 18. Fa’amanu Brown 19. Michael Molo 20. Christian Tuipulotu 21. Ben Hunt 22. Jaydn Su’A

Tigers

1. Jahream Bula 2. Alex Lobb 3. Charlie Staines 4. Justin Olam 5. Solomon Alaimalo 6. Lachlan Galvin 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Alex Twal 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Justin Matamua

Bench: 14. Brent Naden 15. Fonua Pole 16. Sione Fainu 17. Reuben Porter

Reserves: 18. Tallyn Da Silva 19. Solomona Faataape 20. Kit Laulilii 21. Asu Kepaoa 22. Jordan Miller

TITANS v RABBITOHS

Saturday, 3pm, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

Titans

1. Keano Kini 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Phillip Sami 5. Jojo Fifita 6. Chris Randall 7. Kieran Foran 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Sam Verrills 10. Josiah Pahulu 11. David Fifita 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas

Bench: 14. Isaac Liu 15. Keenan Palasia 16. Erin Clark 17. Jacob Alick-wiencke

Reserves: 18. Joe Stimson 19. Jayden Campbell 20. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Jaylan De Groot

Rabbitohs

1. 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Taane Milne 4. Richard Kennar 5. Jacob Gagai 6. Jack Wighton 7. Cody Walker 8. Davvy Moale 9. Damien Cook 10. Sean Keppie 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jai Arrow 13. Keaon Koloamatangi

Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Siliva Havili 17. Thomas Burgess

Reserves: 18. Dion Teaupa 19. Liam Le Blanc 20. Adam Christensen 21. Leon Te Hau 22. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape

COWBOYS v WARRIORS

Saturday, 5:30pm, QCB Stadium, Townsville

Cowboys

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Braidon Burns 6. Jake Clifford 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Sam McIntyre 10. Griffin Neame 11. Heilum Luki 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Thomas Mikaele

Bench: 14. Tomas Chester 15. Harrison Edwards 16. Jamal Shibasaki 17. Jason Taumalolo

Reserves: 18. Thomas Duffy 19. Valentine Holmes 20. Murray Taulagi 21. Tom Dearden 22. Reece Robson 23. Jeremiah Nanai 24. Reuben Cotter

Warriors

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Te Maire Martin 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Marata Niukore 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris

Bench: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Jazz Tevaga 16. Tom Ale 17. Kurt Capewell

Reserves: 18. Freddy Lussick 20. Taine Tuaupiki 21. Bunty Afoa 22. Edward Kosi 23. Moala Graham-Taufa

BRONCOS v SHARKS

Saturday, 7:35pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Broncos

1. Reece Walsh 2. Corey Oates 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Selwyn Cobbo 5. Deine Mariner 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Corey Jensen 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan

Bench: 14. Tyson Smoothy 15. Xavier Willison 16. Kobe Hetherington 17. Jack Gosiewski

Reserves: 18. Joshua Rogers 19. Fletcher Baker 20. Blake Mozer 21. Martin Taupau 22. Josiah Karapani 23. Tristan Sailor 24. Jaiyden Hunt

Sharks

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Kayal Iro 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Daniel Atkinson 7. Braydon Trindall 8. Thomas Hazelton 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Siosifa Talakai 13. Cameron McInnes

Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Toby Rudolf 16. Royce Hunt 17. Tuku Hau Tapuha

Reserves: 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Billy Burns 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Niwhai Puru 22. Jesse Colquhoun

STORM v KNIGHTS

Sunday, 2pm, AAMI Park, Melbourne

Storm

1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. Grant Anderson 3. Reimis Smith 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Tyran Wishart 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Christian Welch 9. Harry Grant 10. Tui Kamikamica 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Trent Loiero 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Alec MacDonald 18. Joe Chan 19. Jack Howarth 20. Young Tonumaipea 21. Kane Bradley 22. Dean Ieremia

Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Trent Loiero 16. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 17. Alec MacDonald

Reserves: 18. Joe Chan 19. Jack Howarth 20. Young Tonumaipea 21. Kane Bradley 22. Dean Ieremia

Knights

1. David Armstrong 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Krystian Mapapalangi 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Kai Pearce-Paul 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott

Bench: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Daniel Saifiti 16. Tyson Frizell 17. Brodie Jones

Reserves: 18. Thomas Cant 19. Mathew Croker 20. Will Pryce 21. Jack Hetherington 22. Fletcher Sharpe

PANTHERS v SEA EAGLES

Sunday, 4:05pm, BlueBet Stadium, Penrith

Panthers

1. Daine Laurie 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Izack Tago 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Brian To’o 6. Jack Cole 7. Jarome Luai 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Trent Toelau 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Henry 17. Luke Garner

Reserves: 18. Brad Schneider 19. Mavrik Geyer 20. Matt Eisenhuth 21. Jesse McLean 22. Preston Riki 23. Dylan Edwards 24. Tyrone Peachey

Sea Eagles

1. Lehi Hopoate 2. Jason Saab 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Tommy Talau 6. Luke Brooks 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Karl Lawton 10. Josh Aloiai 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic

Bench: 14. Gordon Chan Kum Tong 15. Corey Waddell 16. Toafofoa Sipley 17. Nathan Brown

Reserves: 18. Ethan Bullemor 19. Raymond Tuiamalo Vaega 20. Jaxson Paulo 21. Jamie Humphreys 22. Ben Condon 23. Jake Simpkin

BULLDOGS v EELS

Monday, 4pm, Accor Stadium, Sydney

Bulldogs

1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Jacob Preston 12. Jaeman Salmon 13. Kurt Mann

Bench: 14. Bailey Hayward 15. Josh Curran 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Lipoi Hopoi

Reserves: 19. Poasa Faamausili 20. Blake Taaffe 21. Jake Turpin 22. Drew Hutchison 23. Harry Hayes

Eels

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Blaize Talagi 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Bryce Cartwright 13. J’maine Hopgood

Bench: 14. Joe Ofahengaue 15. Shaun Lane 16. Makahesi Makatoa 17. Wiremu Greig

Reserves: 18. Daejarn Asi 19. Morgan Harper 20. Joey Lussick 21. Ryan Matterson 22. Luca Moretti

Originally published as NRL round 14 teams: Full squads, changes and SuperCoach news, Nicho Hynes rested