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This episode focuses on underpriced players for NRL SuperCoach 2026, breaking down which players appear to be priced below their potential and could be set for big seasons. We look at why these players are underpriced, what has changed in their role or situation, and where the upside sits. Not every cheap price leads to a breakout. We discuss which underpriced players have genuine reasons to improve, where the risk still lies, and how to approach buying into value without chasing points from last year. This episode is about identifying upside early and understanding when the price is actually wrong. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. *Recorded before scoring changes* Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 9 Underpriced Guns for 2026 00:10 Welcome + SuperCoach Sister joins 00:26 The 10K run that broke the Whisperer 03:14 Brian To’o under 600k?! 05:46 Haumole POD play with Fogarty 08:26 Taylan May’s hidden discount 10:54 Keaon Koloamatangi bounce-back case 13:37 Jerome Hughes still elite value? 16:39 Jye Gray fullback gamble 20:35 Kalyn Ponga at 600k — buy or trap? 23:22 Isaiah Papali’i edge role unlock 25:48 Sam Walker’s ceiling with DCE 31:07 Final verdict + wrap-up Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, SC Sister reveals her team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, walking through the basics of team building for newer players. We cover how to approach structure, what to prioritise when selecting players, and how to avoid common mistakes that can trip people up early. This episode is designed for beginners or anyone wanting a simple, clear explanation of how to build a SuperCoach team without overcomplicating things. We talk through roles, balance, value, and decision-making in a way that’s easy to follow, while still applying the same logic experienced coaches use. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Special Guest Reveal SuperCoach Sister joins 7 Tackle Set 00:41 How She Started From first season to full-blown obsession 01:41 The Newbie Gap Why SuperCoach jargon loses new players 03:17 Biggest Rookie Mistakes The errors that ruin your season early 04:16 League Code and Prizes $500 to win, $1,000 for Patreon, weekly prize packs 05:14 Hooker Strategy Why Harry Grant is the “set and forget” play 08:10 Payne Haas Lock The safest 850k captaincy-style front row start 11:00 Cheapie Watch Begins Duals, bench picks, and the first cash cows 13:58 Wildcard Bench Pod The risky cheapie placeholder and why it might pay off 14:46 Tino Hype Train Front row move, dual hopes, minutes and upside 17:34 Jermaine McEwen Breakdown 80 minutes, price value, Knights edge upside 19:17 2RF Value Pick Hamish Stewart floor, minutes, and cash generation 20:37 The Cleary Decision Matchup proof stats and the FOMO dilemma 24:08 5/8 Punt Explained Cody Walker as the budget release valve 25:52 Centre Wing Spend-Up The “beefy” line and where the team gets unique 26:51 Casey McLean Pod Case Ceiling, improvement, and why he beats Toto 30:37 Taylor May With a Bye Round 1 sit, round 2 upside, and POD leverage 32:31 Fullback Safe Picks Keeney and Faalogo no-brainers 32:39 Ponga at Flex Goal-kicking swing, Knights attack bounce, pivot plans 36:18 Final Verdict Is this structure actually the blueprint for 2026? 36:29 Where To Find SuperCoach Sister IG + YouTube plug 37:10 League Code Reminder 768857 and daily preseason content incoming Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NRL SuperCoach has officially changed with Fox Sports stats replaced by Stats Perform, and the ripple effects are massive. In this emergency breakdown episode of the Seven Tackle Set NRL SuperCoach Podcast, we dive deep into the new SuperCoach scoring system, what’s changed, and how it completely reshapes squad building for 2026. Joined by Aman from Aman Talks NRL SuperCoach, we break down exactly who benefits, who takes a hit, and where the biggest value edges now live. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join the 7TS FREE Discord: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 New Scoring Just Dropped: “Oh… sh*t. This is BIG” 01:12 Why We’re Here: Fox Stats dumped, Stats Perform takes over 02:41 The Biggest Win: Live scoring, no more Monday updates 04:58 Emergency Reset: What this means for NRL SuperCoach squads 06:33 The 5 Key Changes we HAVE to understand (TA, LBA, tackles, misses, runs) 07:06 Try Assists go to the LAST PASS: Fullbacks take a hit 08:13 Centres are suddenly elite: Herbie + Val + the new meta 09:15 Are we overreacting? “It’s only 3 points a game…” 10:18 How small bumps become huge: value shifts across your whole squad 11:37 Halfbacks safe? Cleary, Hynes, Hughes still premium plays 13:01 Third-man-in tackles COUNT: stack the pack is back 14:58 Missed tackles down 11%: who quietly benefits 16:14 Forwards change first: Yeo, Haas, Tino and spending up front 19:15 Offloads simplified: to hand vs to ground (no more subjective calls) 21:12 Runs vs hit-ups: is it actually a change or just wording 23:19 6-man bench impact: looping risk or overblown drama? 25:48 The quick summary: Centres up, middles up, fullbacks rebalanced 26:06 “Have you changed your CTW?” Herbie becomes hard to fade 27:38 Double hooker is LIVE again: Grant + Mahoney style builds 28:06 The new “must-haves” debate: Haas + Tino + Yeo core? 29:18 Sneaky rule shift: more six-agains might bring fullbacks back 30:48 POD centre targets: Stephen Crichton, Latrell, Isaiya Katoa-style angles 31:44 Final thoughts + questions: drop your biggest rule-change winner 32:00 Where to find Aman Talks + wrap up and what’s next Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, AmanTalks joins the show to reveal his team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, walking through a balanced, well-thought-out build focused on structure, role security, and smart salary cap use. We break down how his approach differs from the hosts, where he prioritises safety, and where he’s still willing to take calculated risks. This team isn’t built around extremes. Instead, it leans into balance, flexibility, and making solid decisions across every position. We discuss the reasoning behind his selections, what he’s most confident in, and which parts of the team are most likely to evolve as the season approaches. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Guest Team Reveal: Aman Talks Joins 7 Tackle Set 00:55 “We haven’t seen our partners in 3 weeks…” Preseason grind chat 02:47 League code, prizes and Patreon plug, then straight into Aman’s squad 03:16 Hooker build debate: Marnie + Cheese vs Harry Grant safety 06:57 Front row structure: Haas locked, Hopgood love, and the “Miles Martin nuff” play 09:12 Captaincy logic: why Haas is the ultimate safety blanket 10:45 Tino in 2RF: ownership shock + why Aman wants one “gun” back row 12:42 David Fifita at 485k: “don’t die on the hill” and why everyone starts him 15:33 The big omission: No Cleary, so is Moses the early season play? 19:46 5/8 is a mess: Munster set-and-forget reasoning 22:42 Centres deep dive: Karaz hype, fading Herbie, and why budget matters 26:52 Latrell at centre: the “triggering to own” factor + why you still start him 29:08 Brian To’o bounce-back case: floor, value, and Panthers motivation 31:44 Fullbacks get spicy: Drinky vs the halves concern + Vegas psychology 34:16 Jayden Campbell (Keeney) feels like the easiest click of the preseason 35:28 Turbo POD debate: price, Round 3 bye, and the ultimate mental health test 39:05 Early byes problem: does it actually matter with Flex dropping worst score? 41:20 Teddy temptation: safety blanket fullback and the Roosters fan dilemma 44:10 Storytime: the infamous “Turbo captain” disaster from last season 45:44 Wrap-up: cheapies chaos, trial teams incoming, where to find Aman Talks Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a short preview from our latest Patreon-exclusive episode, where we dive into the growing fullback chaos for NRL SuperCoach 2026. With prices high, roles unclear, and confidence low across the position, we explore whether the traditional fullback-heavy build still makes sense. The discussion pivots into alternative structures, including the case for Nicho Hines at low ownership, where risk should actually be taken in 2026, and how one key structural fork can completely change the rest of your team. This clip gives a snapshot of the thinking, without giving away the full build. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Fullback Chaos: “I Don’t Like Any of Them” 00:33 Turbo, Walsh & the Big Price Fades 01:13 The Will Kennedy Debate Nobody Wants 01:53 The Pivot: “Why Don’t We Just Pick Nico Hines?” 02:22 Nico at 10% Ownership: The Forgotten Gun 02:58 The Big Fork: Grant + Stone Street vs Simkin + Val 03:25 Where Do You Actually Take Risk in 2026? 04:46 Wheels Up Val Holmes or Instant Regret? 06:15 The Consensus Team Idea That Could Cook 08:36 Locking the Team: Simkin, Structure & Final Calls Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, SC Mattrix reveals his team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, breaking down a build that leans heavily into proven guns, premium scoring, and reliable roles. We walk through why he’s comfortable paying up in key positions, how this structure prioritises consistency, and where the value sits around the edges. This team focuses on minimising risk, locking in high floors, and backing players with strong roles and scoring history. We discuss where this approach can give you stability early, where it might limit flexibility, and how it compares to the more POD-heavy builds from the other hosts. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Matrix Team Reveal Begins: The “De Groot” question returns 00:33 Has the team changed since Team Picker, and who’s the Titans Winger tease 01:35 Like it or hate it: rate Mattrix’s team in the comments 02:15 Hooker call: why Simkin over Mahoney and the Grant dilemma 03:24 “Cheese” at basement price: do we even need to talk about it 03:55 Paying up at FRF: Paseka as the safety pick and why the strategy changed 05:23 Whisperer’s critique: is the FRF spend a trap, and where’s the cash better used 06:51 What actually changed since the last reveal, and the McInnes impact 08:29 2RF build: Fifita locked, Propgood hype, and the cheapie shuffle 10:17 Braino's 2RF market: forgotten guns under 10 percent owned 11:49 Spicy part incoming: outside backs, structure, and the big decisions 13:01 Halves setup: Cleary captain, Moses value, and punting 5/8 to load up elsewhere 16:40 Centre/Wing structure: guns vs cheapies, bye cover, and why it matters 19:10 Fullbacks: Drinky VC safety, Cleary Round 1 ceiling, and Kini as the slam dunk 21:44 Final verdict: it’s all structure now, not player quality 22:09 Wrap-up and travel yarn: Suns game, Scottsdale, Vegas and Magic Johnson 24:13 What’s coming next: guests, trials daily, draft week, and Patreon extras Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, SC Brain reveals his team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, walking through the structure, key selections, and the thinking behind some bold calls and low-owned POD picks. We break down why these players are in, where Brain is leaning into risk, and how this build differs from more popular setups. This team prioritises upside, ownership leverage, and role-based value, with discussion around which selections could separate you from the pack and which ones might test your nerve. Expect strong opinions, pushback from the other hosts, and plenty of debate. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Team reveal chaos: Chester news forces a rebuild 01:41 Hooker gamble: why Simpkin beats Marnie 03:32 Front row locks: Haas captain + Mooney value 05:06 AE strategy: intentional nuffs and draw traps 07:12 Power pack: Tino, Crichton, Fafita together 09:46 Sponsor break: Astute Newstead 10:10 Halves shake-up: Jaden Campbell + Dylan Brown watch 13:54 Centre/Wing pods: Carras risk, McLean love, Dom Young upside 16:35 Fullback twist: fading Farlonga for Jai Gray 19:02 Trial watchlist: Trell roaming and red-zone roles 21:09 Nico Hynes debate: value vs Cleary 23:32 Rate the team: love it or hate it? 23:57 What’s next: guest teams + trial coverage Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, SCWhisperer reveals his current team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, breaking down the structure, key selections, and the thinking behind some massive calls, including a few very low-owned PODs. We walk through why these players have made the cut, where the risk lies, and how much confidence sits behind each decision. This build leans into conviction rather than safety, with discussion around ownership, upside, and the trade-offs that come with backing players others are ignoring. Expect debate, pushback, and a few selections that won’t sit comfortably with the crowd. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Tinker Season Begins | NRL Physio chaos already 00:01:13 What We’re Actually Covering | Skipping the obvious locks 00:01:48 League Code + Cash Prizes | 768 857 explained 00:02:59 Hookers: Harry Grant In | Why Josh isn’t punting 00:03:43 It’s Not Keon… It’s Tino | Dual switch strategy 00:04:01 Tino’s Minutes Upside | Titans middle depth broken down 00:04:31 FRF 3–4 Risk Zone | Cheapies and looping plans 00:05:16 Can You Fade Payne Haas? | The fear factor 00:07:10 Sacrificing Cheapies | Where the cash comes from 00:08:59 POD Watch: Dylan Lucas | Sub-5% ownership case 00:11:20 No Hamish Stewart?! | Best vs worst case 00:12:03 Luciano Lailua Debate | Vibes pick or value play 00:14:45 Big Call: Jaden Campbell In | Nico Hines out 00:15:50 The Dylan Brown Dual Plan | Building ahead of updates 00:16:16 Tom Chester Changes Everything | Build on standby 00:18:33 JC’s True Ceiling | Injury-adjusted numbers 00:18:53 Dylan Brown Bounce Back | Unlocking Lucas 00:20:12 Centre/Wing Gets Thicker | Structure shift explained 00:20:45 Selwyn Cobbo Breakdown | Wing upside vs risk 00:23:07 Cobbo vs Herbie | Price, role, regression 00:24:51 Fullback Reality Check | The pick you don’t love 00:27:23 Mitch Moses at Flex | Is Cleary a trap? 00:28:36 Final Team + Patreon | How to get the end build 00:29:24 Team Names & Rivalries | Wolves vs Consensus 00:30:49 Spicy Take: Top 1K Isn’t Fun 00:31:05 Outro | Daily pre-season content Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This video looks at potential bounce-back candidates for NRL SuperCoach 2026, focusing on players coming off disappointing seasons who could rebound this year. We break down what went wrong, what has changed, and whether the price, role, or team context now creates value. Not every bounce-back narrative is real. We discuss which players are worth backing, which risks still remain, and how to approach buying into players after down years without chasing false hope. This episode is about balancing upside with realism. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 2026 Bounce Back Targets 00:34 Preseason Head Noise 01:06 League + Patreon Prizes 02:10 YOUR Bounce Back Pick? 02:35 Obvious Names Skipped 03:09 Jerome Luai Bounce Back 05:25 Dom Young Value Play 07:16 Stefano Year 2 Jump 10:13 Hopgood Value Return 12:33 Marzhew POD Alert 15:09 Nikora Discount Case 17:40 Griffin Neame Sleeper 21:02 Dylan Brown to Knights 23:47 Final Bounce Back Recap 24:22 League + Patreon Info 24:48 Free Patreon Giveaway 25:15 Team Reveals Incoming 26:10 Like, Sub & Comment Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This video covers our early “My Guys” for NRL SuperCoach 2026, the players we keep coming back to this preseason. These are the picks we’re most confident in based on role, minutes, price, and team context, even before trials and Round 1 teams are locked in. We break down why these players stand out, what we love about their situations, and what could still change as the preseason unfolds. This isn’t about locks or guarantees, it’s about conviction, comfort, and the players we’re happiest to build around early. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast by SuperCoach Insight. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL SuperCoach Insight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercoachinsight/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCInsightPod Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/supercoachinsight Chapters 00:00 My Guys is back: our favourite pre-season episode 01:50 League code, prizes and Patreon quick hit 02:38 Drop YOUR “My Guy” in the comments 03:19 My Guy #1: Luciano Leilua – contract year or delusion? 05:03 Luci on screen: minutes, muscles and narrative vs stats 06:05 My Guy #2: Casey McLean – breakout POD or trap? 08:20 McLean vs To’o: safety vs upside debate 10:17 My Guy #3: Toby Couchman – finding value in Dragons chaos 12:31 My Guy #4: Tino – FRF dual watch and Origin strategy 14:09 Is Tino the real Haas alternative? 16:10 My Guy #5: Angus Crichton – one final Roosters run 19:36 My Guy #6: Scott Drinkwater – ceiling monster or 800k risk? 22:06 Drinkwater stats receipts vs community bias 25:29 My Guy #7: Jacob Kiraz – why isn’t he more owned? 28:52 My Guy #8: Nicho Hynes – the “76 is a bad year” myth 33:58 My Guy #9: Selwyn Cobbo – wing weapon or centre fade? 38:11 Final wrap: all 9 My Guys, Patreon and what’s next Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This video breaks down the hooker position for NRL SuperCoach 2026, focusing on which hookers are likely to play 80 minutes, which roles look secure, and where rotation risk could burn coaches early. We analyse premium hookers, mid-range options, and value plays to help shape early team structure. Hooker is one of the most important positions to get right in SuperCoach, and one of the hardest to predict. We discuss minutes, role changes, price points, and bounce-back candidates, including whether the top-end hookers are worth paying for or if there’s value to be found elsewhere. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Hookers in NRL SuperCoach: dead position or hidden edge? 02:58 We found 8 relevant hookers (yes… we juiced the lemon dry) 03:10 Blake Brailey deep dive: 53 early, 77 late… what’s the real average? 06:06 Harry Grant at a “discount”: bounce back season or Origin trap? 08:55 Connor Watson: last year’s hero, this year’s headache with Robson in town 10:43 Reese Robson to the Roosters: minutes risk vs “Origin hooker” upside 14:03 Jake Simkin POD watch: 422k, attacking hooker, sneaky 10-point value? 17:27 Reece Walsh’s new hooker: Reed Mahoney 30% owned… are we overrating him? 22:25 Phoenix Crossland: ONLY if he’s lock (13) not hooker (9) 25:18 Bailey Hayward punt: cheap hooker play or 20-point nightmare? 30:05 Rapid fire: safest, ceiling, best mid-pricer, best cash gen, fade fears 34:42 Final hooker verdicts + league code, Patreon/Discord plug 35:26 What’s next: “My Guy” episode (the annual froth fest) Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Front row is one of the key decision points in NRL SuperCoach 2026. Do you pay up for the proven premium and lock in safe minutes, or can you find value elsewhere without sacrificing points? We break down the major FRF options, looking at role security, minutes, base output, attacking upside, and price. The goal isn’t hype, it’s clarity, and helping you decide how much of your salary cap should be invested in the front row. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Intro: The “safest” SuperCoach position… but value everywhere 01:00 The BIG debate: Can you actually start 2026 without Payne Haas? 01:36 League code + prizes: $500 to $1000 and a Standard Squeeze pack 02:22 FRF strategy: Base power, consistency, and where to spend your cash 03:36 Pick 1: Payne Haas breakdown… and why he might be “too safe to fade” 07:39 Pick 2: Terrell May at 8% owned: ceiling, minutes risk, and the R1 bye trap 10:39 Pick 3: Keon Koloamatangi: the “step-down” bridge and Dragons noise 13:53 Pick 4: Toby Couchman value watch: starter vs bench smoke screen 15:32 Pick 5: Isaiah Papali’i resurgence: edge role, Sorensen watch, and the “red” factor 18:35 Pick 6: Jermaine Hopgood at $517k: injury write-off and prop role value 21:10 Pick 7: Trey Mooney new club upside: starting shot, PPM beast, and the spicy comp 24:14 Pick 8: Taniela Paseka at basement price: Achilles, reliability, and “no bench headache” 26:40 Rapid fire: safest, ceiling, mid-price king, best cheapie cash gen 30:58 Wrap-up: your FRF rotation + Hooker preview teaser (and why 2026 is different) Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Second row is one of the most important positions to get right in NRL SuperCoach, and one of the easiest to get burned by. We break down the key 2RF options for 2026, looking at the reliable minute-eaters, the upside plays, and the names that come with real risk attached. Role security, base, attacking upside, and durability all come into the discussion as we try to answer the big question, who can you actually trust in your starting squad? This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from the Insight Fantasy Sports network. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join 00:00 Mattrix banished to the Gold Coast (and the De Groote take) 00:52 Subscribe, league code + prize money (768-857, $500/$1,000 + Standard Squeeze pack) 01:29 Patreon: the “full kit bag” (team reveals, rankings, Q&As, 1:1 help) 02:16 Why 2RF decides your season (base, BP beasts, try scorers, variance) 03:44 Hudson Young: the top dog… but can you fade him in 2026? 05:51 Dylan Lucas: 2RF1 upside (BP monster, tackles + tries, POD angle) 08:43 Tino: dual-position watch + role shift changes everything (13 vs 10 debate) 12:43 Cam Murray: the “mythical discount” that never came (is there enough value?) 15:03 Leka: highlight reel vs SuperCoach trap? (minutes, base concerns, tough early draw) 18:02 David Fifita rib scare: STOP overreacting to injury news 18:12 Fifita at Souths: the ultimate bounce-back? (Walker + Latrell left edge ceiling) 22:31 Jermaine McEwen: the KP replacement you must consider (base floor + cash gen) 25:13 Hamish Stewart: Dragons role opens up (minutes, value, “tell HR” pick) 27:21 Rapid fire: safest, ceiling, mid-price, best cheapie 30:41 Terrified fades + the Angus Crichton wildcard 32:14 Next episode tease: Front Row Forwards tomorrow Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The halfback position often defines your entire NRL SuperCoach season, and 2026 is no different. We break down the key halfback options, starting with the big question around Nathan Cleary. Is he a must-have despite the price, or can coaches justify going a different way early? We also look at the alternatives, value plays, and structural decisions that could shape how teams are built heading into Round 1. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from the Insight Fantasy Sports network. Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 Halfbacks are back: “5 in the Top 30” + why this position opens up 01:00 League code + $500 (or $1,000 for subs) and what you get on Patreon 01:42 Goal-kickers matter in SuperCoach: make vs miss scoring (Fantasy players listen up) 03:05 Nathan Cleary: the “red draw” fear… and why it might not matter 05:10 Fixture-proof receipts: Cleary’s big scores vs the “tough” teams 06:20 Nico Hynes at sub-10%: has SuperCoach lost its mind? 08:00 The Nico vs Cleary narrative is cooked (and the numbers don’t match it) 10:20 Jaden Campbell at 2%: role fine, draw sneaky, why ownership is a joke 12:50 Sam Walker post-ACL: discount price + “33 Create” upside case 15:00 Quick Patreon plug, then… Jerome Hughes POD territory (and the origin period edge) 17:58 Lachlan Galvin: 1% owned, new system, generational talent case 21:26 Mitchell Moses: goal-kicking = instant 10-point bump? (EV breakdown) 24:23 Dylan Brown at Newcastle: halfback-only awkward… but 5/8 DPP watch 27:14 Wrap-up: who we missed + the “5/8 Tom Dearden only” stance 28:36 Final rankings: safest, upside, best mid-price, best cheapie, terrified-to-fade 31:26 Preseason grind: “David Goggins of SuperCoach” + what’s coming tomorrow (2RF) Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The five-eighth position is one of the hardest to read heading into the 2026 NRL SuperCoach season. We break down the key 5/8 options, from the premium guns to the mid-range headaches and the cheapies that might tempt coaches early. Role security, team context, injury history, and scoring profile all come into play as we try to work out whether there’s a clear starting option, or if this is a position to ride cautiously. This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from the Insight Fantasy Sports network. Hosts SC Brain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/ Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall SC Whisperer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/ Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer SC Mattrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/ Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix Seven Tackle Set Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/ Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Chapters 00:00 5/8s: the swing position that wins you SuperCoach 00:57 What we’re actually chasing at 5/8 (floor vs ceiling) 02:40 The 8 names that matter (and why we’re ignoring everyone else) 03:06 Fletcher Sharp: the #1 5/8… and we still can’t start him 04:52 Cam Munster: the only true “set and forget” at 5/8? 06:25 DCE at the Roosters: genius POD or trap waiting to happen 09:20 Ethan Strange: breakout repeat or try-scoring regression 11:21 The red flag nobody’s pricing in: Strange changing sides? 12:35 Jackson Purdue: centre gun… halves headache (what role kills him) 15:00 Sandin Smith: the goal-kicking rumour that changes everything 18:13 Cody Walker at 41: the underpriced left-edge lottery ticket 21:12 Jonah Pezet: 70% owned cheapie… do you just lock it in? 23:40 Dylan Brown + Tom Dearden: why we didn’t cover them (dual watch) 25:34 Rapid fire: safest, ceiling, best mid-pricer, biggest fade 30:25 Final picks + your Round 1 5/8 combo (drop it in the comments) Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.