NRL round 12 teams: SuperCoach analysis, cheapie Max Feagai dropped in Dragons shake-up

The NRL’s newest coach has wielded the axe and there are huge KFC SuperCoach implications. Full teams and analysis here.

The teams have been announced for Round 12 of the NRL and there are plenty of changes.

Stand-in Dragons coach Ryan Carr has wielded the axe as he unveils his first Dragons team for Friday night’s clash with the Roosters.

Check out all the ins and outs below.

LOSERS

- Joey Manu CTW-5/8 $639,100 - Out with an ankle injury but could only miss one actual game given the Roosters have the bye next week. But the price and uncertainty of retaining his position in the halves upon return makes him a sell.

- Valynce Te Whare CTW $200,900 - We warned you. It was idiocy getting on last week when he was on the bye and had job security issues. Now he’s been dropped with Brenko Lee (hamstring) back.

Valynce Te Whare scored two tries on debut. Picture: NRL Photos

- Max Feagai CTW $276,500 - Last week’s popular cheapie loses his spot to Zac Lomax, who has been immediately recalled by new Dragons coach Ryan Carr. Lomax now becomes a handy POD to cover Round 13, along with Jack Bird.

- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Jackson Ford, Addin Fonua-Blake, Tohu Harris - The Warriors are on the bye this week but ideally holds as all cover next week’s tough Origin bye. Harris and Fonua-Blake in particular could be season-long keepers. On CNK, he has consecutive scores in the 40s so the sellers have clout. However, his workrate is still elite and he covers next week. Hold.

WINNERS

- Mitchell Moses HFB $688,100 - The popular bye purchase is back from concussion but has a tough match-up this week against Souths.

- Josh Schuster 5/8-2RF $271,200 - After a three-week hiatus to work on his fitness and attitude, the popular cheapie returns for Sea Eagles and should now cover Round 13.

BUY

- Billy Smith CTW $289,500 - By far the most popular purchase this week. The Roosters have been pretty darn horrible in attack and yet Smith is averaging 75PPG over the past two weeks. Averaging better than 40PPG in base and with a BE of -62, Smith is pretty much a must.

Billy Smith has been great for the Roosters since returning from injury. Picture: Getty

- Harrison Edwards FRF $297,100 - Best prop cheapie in a while after scoring 94 on the weekend. The Bulldogs youngster has been very impressive in his three games averaging 58PPG (46 in base) over 63 minutes per game. With a crazy low BE (-47) there is definite appeal. While job security is not great, it has improved in the last 24 hours with Franklin Pele copping a two-game ban in NSW Cup.

- Reuben Garrick CTW/FLB $576,100 - An injury and position swap saw Garrick’s price plunge to $540K heading into round 10. The Manly star has since posted scores of 83 and 90. He covers the Round 13 bye and is still a bargain at $576K. A genuine keeper at CTW and a definite buy option this week, but make sure you can cover him in Round 14.

- J’Maine Hopgood 2RF $660,600 and Ryan Matterson 2RF $704,600 - Both Eels backrowers are putting up genuine keeper numbers and while they looked to have decent job security already the unfortunate injury to Shaun Lane locks them in even better.

- Joseph Tapine FRF 2RF $619,400 - Starting to warm up right on schedule for those looking for a reliable DPP player who plays rounds 12-15. Good get.

Joseph Tapine remains a great bye purchase. Picture: Getty

HOLD

- Tom Trbojevic FLB $570,200 - Far from fully fit, those selling Turbo may regret it. The form is not great and he may be playing his way out of Origin selection. If that’s the case then Trbojevic is pure gold Round 13 cover.

- James Tedesco FLB $557,100 - Watching the great Teddy struggle is a truly sad sight. But we’re holding in the hope form is temporary and class permanent.

- Jarrod Croker CTW $430,500 – With a BE of 37, Croker has all but peaked at a $150,000 price rise. Under normal circumstances he’d be a sell but he’s an important extra number for next week’s bye, so hold strong and sell in Round 14.

SELL

- Zac Hosking 2RF $547,400 - Failed to return from a concussion last week and therefore played just 31 minutes. Doesn’t cover the big bye and Liam Martin’s return could mean curtains for one of the best buys this season.

AVOID

- Kalyn Ponga 5/8-FLB $484,900 - Had a blinder in Round 11 scoring 114 points (against the Titans) and an historical bargain at $484K. However, Ponga also scored just 16 points in round nine against the Eels, has a tough matchup against the Sharks this week then likely misses round 13 due to Origin and definitely misses round 14 due to a bye. Pass.

- Heilum Luki 2RF $523,400 - A little bit of point chasing here. Luki carved up the Dragons for 121 last week but he lacks the base to be a legitimate keeper and his round 13-16 draw (Eels, Storm, Bye, Panthers) is tough.

Kalyn Ponga is a risky purchase this week. Picture: Getty

BRONCOS v PANTHERS

Thursday, 7:50pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Broncos (Yuggera & Turrbal)

1. Reece Walsh 2. Jesse Arthars 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Ezra Mam 7. Jock Madden 8. Thomas Flegler 9. Billy Walters 10. Payne Haas11. Kurt Capewell 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan

Bench: 14. Cory Paix 15. Corey Jensen 16. Kobe Hetherington17. Martin Taupau

Reserves: 18. Deine Mariner 19 Keenan Palasia 20.Brendan Piakura 22 Xavier Willison 22 Jordan Pereira

Panthers (Dharug)

1. Dylan Edwards 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Tyrone Peachey 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To’o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Zac Hosking 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Soni Luke 15. Lindsay Smith 16. Liam Martin 17. Jaeman Salmon

Reserves: 18. Jack Cogger 19 Luke Garner 20. Thomas Jenkins 21 Chris Smith 22.Liam Henry

DRAGONS v ROOSTERS

Friday, 6pm, Jubilee Stadium, Sydney

Dragons (Dharawal & Yuin)

1. Tyrell Sloan 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Ben Hunt 8. Jack de Belin 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Jack Bird 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Michael Molo

Bench: 14. Jayden Sullivan 15. Toby Couchman 16. Ben Murdoch-Masila 17. Josh Kerr

Reserves: 18. Francis Molo 19. Moses Mbye 20. Jaiyden Hunt 21. Zane Musgrove 22. Max Feagai

Roosters (Eora & Gadigal)

1. James Tedesco 2. Corey Allan 3. Joseph Suaalii 4. Billy Smith 5. Jaxson Paulo 6. Luke Keary 7. Drew Hutchison 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Brandon Smith 10. Lindsay Collins 11. Egan Butcher 12. Sitili Tupouniua 13. Victor Radley

Bench: 14. Jake Turpin 15. Nat Butcher 16. Angus Crichton 17. Matthew Lodge

Reserves: 18. Sandon Smith 19 Fletcher Baker 20 Nathan Brown 21. Junior Pauga 22. Terrell May

The Dragons have shaken up their team. Picture: Getty

RABBITOHS v EELS

Friday, 8pm, Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Rabbitohs (Eora & Gadigal)

1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 4. Campbell Graham 5.Taane Milne 6. Cody Walker 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Hame Sele 11. Michael Chee Kam 12. Jacob Host 13. Cameron Murray

Bench: 14. Blake Taaffe 15 Jai Arrow 16. Liam Knight 17. Daniel Suluka-Fifita

Reserves: 18. Ben Lovett 19 Richard Kenner 20 Peter Mamouzelos 21. Shaq Mitchell 22. Dean Hawkins

Eels (Dharug & Burramattagal)

1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Sean Russell 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitch Moses 8. Wiremu Greig 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Junior Paulo 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Andrew Davey 13. J’maine Hopgood

Bench: 14. Ofahiki Ogden15. Brendan Hands 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Makahesi Makatoa

Reserves: 18. Jake Arthur 19. Haze Dunster 20. Ky Rodwell 21. Daejarn Asi 22. Luca Moretti

SHARKS v KNIGHTS

Saturday, 3pm, Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour

Sharks (Dharawal & Gweagal)

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Connor Tracey 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Royce Hunt 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane

Bench: 14. Braydon Trindall 15. Jack Williams 16. Wade Graham 17. Thomas Hazelton

Reserves: 18. Daniel Atkinson 19. Mawene Hiroti 20. Braden Hamlin-Uele 21. Jesse Colquhoun 22. Jayden Berrell

Knights (Awabakal)

1. Lachlan Miller 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Kalyn Ponga 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Jack Hetherington 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Leo Thompson

Bench: 14. Tyson Gamble 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Adam Elliott 17. Mat Croker

Reserves: 18. Jack Johns 19. Enari Tuala 20. Adam Clune 21. Hymel Hunt 22. Simi Sasagi

TIGERS v COWBOYS

Saturday, 5:30pm, Leichhardt Oval, Sydney

Tigers (Dharawal & Eora)

1. Jahream Bula 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Starford To’a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 6. Brandon Wakeham 7. Luke Brooks 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole

Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Alex Twal 17. Asu Kepaoa

Reserves: 18. Alex Seyfarth 19. Shawn Blore 20. Justin Matamua 21. Daine Laurie 22. Aitasi James

Cowboys (Wulgurukaba &Bindal)

1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Valentine Holmes 4. Peta Hiku 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Tom Dearden 7. Chad Townsend 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. Heilum Luki 12. Jack Gosiewski 13. Reuben Cotter

Bench: 14. Jake Granville 15. Mitchell Dunn 16. Riley Price 17. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Reserves: 18. Zac Laybutt 19. Ben Hampton 20. Sylvester Namo 21. Brendan Elliot 22. Sam McIntyre

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DOLPHINS v STORM

Saturday, 7:35pm, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Dolphins (Turrbal, Yuggera, Ningy Ningy, & Kabi Kabi)

1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Brenko Lee 5. Tesi Niu 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Kenny Bromwich 11. Felise Kaufusi 12. Connelly Lemuelu 13. Tom Gilbert

Bench: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Anthony Milford 16. Ray Stone 17. Herman Ese’ese

Reserves: 18. Mark Nicholls 19. Kurt Donoghoe 20. Edrick Lee 21 Valynce Te Whare 22. JJ Collins

Storm (Wurundjeri)

1. Nick Meaney 2. William Warbrick 3. Reimis Smith 4. Justin Olam 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 9. Harry Grant 10. Christian Welch 11. Trent Loiero 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Josh King

Bench: 14. Bronson Garlick 15. Aaron Pene 16. Tom Eisenhuth 17. Tui Kamikamica

Reserves: 18. Grant Anderson 19. Tariq Sims 20. Tepai Moeroa 21. Tyran Wishart 22. Jayden Nikorima

BULLDOGS v TITANS

Sunday, 2pm, Accor Stadium, Sydney

Bulldogs (Dharug,Bidjigal/Bediagal)

1. Hayze Perham 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Jake Averillo 4. Paul Alamoti 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Karl Oloapu 7. Matt Burton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Tevita Pangai Junior 11. Corey Waddell 12. Jacob Preston 13. Harrison Edwards

Bench: 14. Josh Reynolds 15. Jayden Okunbor 16. Samuel Hughes 17. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Reserves: 19. Blake Wilson 20. Jackson Topine 21. Ryan Sutton 22. Kyle Flanagan 23. Kurtis Morrin

Titans (Yugambeh)

1. Jayden Campbell 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Jojo Fifita 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Moeaki Fotuaika 9. Chris Randall 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. David Fifita 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu

Bench: 14. Kruise Leeming 15. Erin Clark 16. Klese Haas 17. Jo Vuna

Reserves: 18. Aaron Schoupp 19. Thomas Mikaele 20. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 21. Keano Kini 22. Ken Maumalo

RAIDERS v SEA EAGLES

Sunday, 4pm, GIO Stadium, Canberra

Raiders (Ngunnawal, Ngambiri & Wiradjuri)

1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Jack Wighton 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 13. Corey Horsburgh

Bench: 14. Danny Levi 15. Emre Guler 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Ata Mariota

Reserves: 18. James Schiller 19. Hohepa Puru 20. Brad Schneider 21. Corey Harawira-Naera 22. Nick Cotric

Sea Eagles (Cammeraygal / Gayamaygal & Garigal)

1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jason Saab 3. Brad Parker 4. Tolutau Koula 5. Reuben Garrick 6. Josh Schuster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Lachlan Croker 10. Sean Keppie 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic

Bench: 14. Karl Lawton 15. Samuela Fainu 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Ben Condon

Reserves: 18. Kaeo Weekes 19. Morgan Harper 20. Cooper Johns 21. Morgan Boyle 22. Gordon Chan Kum Tong

Originally published as NRL round 12 teams: SuperCoach analysis, cheapie Max Feagai dropped in Dragons shake-up