NRL SuperCoach 2024: Must-have emerges from pre-round one position updates
The NRL SuperCoach season is just days away and we finally have a clear indication on what position most players will play. Which means one thing – position updates!
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The NRL SuperCoach season is just days away, the trials are done and we finally have a clear indication on what position most players will play.
We therefore have a huge announcement to make!
The following players have earned dual position status for round one based on a number of factors including the position they played in trials and the positions they are set to play in NRL.
* Kane Bradley (currently CTW only, 2RF added) - Started the final trial for the Storm in the edge back row and has therefore had that position added. Bradley looms as a must-have for round one if he retains the spot.
* Euan Aitken (currently CTW only, 2RF added) - Used as a centre in all but one game last year but played edge back row in the weekend trial for the Dolphins. Aitken now becomes very SuperCoach relevant - a big minute back rower available at centre always piques the interest given better base stats compared to genuine centres.
* Alexander Brimson (currently FLB only, CTW added) - When we set the positions in December we were conscious to only give Brimson one position so we could add one later (we can add positions but not take them away).
Fullback was chosen given he played there for all but one game last season. But the rumours proved true - Brimson will make a switch to centre this year and has therefore won that spot for SuperCoach.
* Jaiyden Hunt (currently FRF only, 2RF added) - The Brisbane recruit is in contention to take the back row spot of Brendan Piakura (knee), who is racing the clock for round one. Piakura is set to play but it’s clear Hunt has been earmarked as an edge player this season at his new club.
* Jamie Humphreys (Currently HFB only, HOK added) - Has produced a massive off-season and is expected to force his way onto the Manly bench as a utility to cover hooker and halves. He’s therefore had hooker added.
* Brad Parker (currently CTW only, 2RF added) - Parker has spent the entire season in the back row and will make the permanent switch this season.
* Will Pryce (currently FLB only, CTW added) - The English recruit is in contention for an outside back spot at the Knights but it’s highly unlikely to be fullback given the presence of Kalyn Ponga.
* David Armstrong (currently FLB only, CTW added) - Another player in contention for outside back spots at the Knights.
* Jacob Gagai (added as dual FLB/CTW) - Has made the trip to Vegas and could make his debut due to the absences of Jack Wighton (suspension), Tyrone Munro (ankle) and Campbell Graham (sternum).
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