NRL TEAMS - 2024 Round 3
6 hours ago | LeagueUnlimited Media
Sam's weekly analysis of all sixteen teamlists for all your fantasy buffs is right here! Get the lowdown ahead of Round 23...
1. William Hopoate 2. Brett Morris 3. Josh Morris 4. Curtis Rona 5. Sam Perrett 6. Josh Reynolds 7. Moses Mbye 8. Aiden Tolman 9. Michael Lichaa 10. James Graham 11. Josh Jackson 12. Raymond Faitala-Mariner 13. David Klemmer
Interchange: 14. Sam Kasiano 15. Danny Fualalo 16. Tony Williams 17. Tim Browne
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - Canterbury moved into the Top 4 with a sound win against the Knights. While the Dogs are being criticised for not winning convincingly, they have still won six of their last seven. Greg Eastwood has not been named to return and Des Hasler has named the same 17 for the Thursday night clash with the Sea Eagles.
Supercoach Studs - Moses Mbye (102) was fantastic for the Bulldogs with another strong display. Now with the goalkickig duties Mbye is a great point of difference at the moment. Brett Morris (61) set up a superb try for brother Josh, however was unable to get to the lie against the Knights.
Supercoach Duds - James Graham (44) put in his lowest score of the season. While he is very consistent and offers great cover for injury, owners may be tempted to sell as we head into finals as he lacks the ability to go large.
1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Jorge Taufua 3. Dylan Walker 4. Brayden Wiliame 5. Matthew Wright 6. Jamie Lyon 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Darcy Lussick 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Addin Fonua-blake 11. Martin Taupau 12. Jamie Buhrer 13. Jake Trbojevic
Interchange: 14. Lewis Brown 15. Josh Starling 16. Nathan Green 17. Siosaia Vave
In - Jamie Lyon
Out - Blake Leary
Analysis - The Sea Eagles suffered a shock loss against the Eels despite their season being on the line. Things now get really desperate when they travel to ANZ Stadium to face Top 4 contenders Canterbury. Skipper Jamie Lyon returns to the side at five-eighth in a big boost to their chances, with Dylan Walker returning to the centres. Addin Fonua-Blake will start at prop, which sees Martin Taupau moving to an edge, with Nathan Green starting from the bench.
Supercoach Studs - Jamie Buhrer (58) didn't find the stripe as he has done in recent weeks however still knocked up a handy score. Api Koroisau (87) was the star for Manly, however there are better options at hooker out there.
Supercoach Duds - Tom Trbojevic (24) was one of the most popular buys last week and registered his lowest score of the year. Manly will need a huge game from him this week if they are to push the Bulldogs.
1. Darius Boyd 2. Corey Oates 3. Tom Opacic 4. James Roberts 6. Jonus Pearson 6. Anthony Milford 7. Ben Hunt 8. Josh McGuire 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Adam Blair 11. Sam Thaiday 12. Matt Gillett 13. Corey Parker
Interchange: 14. Jarrod Wallace 15. Tevita Pangai Junior 16. Jai Arrow 17. Alex Glenn
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - The Broncos are unchanged despite their ugly win over the Dragons on Thursday night. Brisbane now return home to Suncorp Stadium for three of their final four games of the season. Will they finally come good?
Supercoach Studs - Matt Gillett (65) found form on his return from injury and while he has been a keeper in the past it would be a brave move given his side's form slump. Darius Boyd (74) has averaged 62pts in his last three matches and has been the focal point in attack this season.
Supercoach Duds - Anthony Milford (49) is again a dicey call after many expected he would bounce back against the Dragons last week. His record at Suncorp was ridiculous early in the season, just to give you another reason to pick him again this week. Corey Parker (55) has been a sentimental buy in the last few weeks, he is the Lord of Supercoach after all.
1. Michael Gordon 2. Vai Toutai 3. Michael Jennings 11. Manu Ma'u 5. Bevan French 6. Clinton Gutherson 7. Jeff Robson 8. Danny Wicks 9. Isaac De Gois 10. Tim Mannah 16. Ken Edwards 12. Tepai Moeroa 13. Peni Terepo
Interchange: 14. Kaysa Pritchard 15. David Gower 17. Daniel Alvaro 17. Rory O'Brien
In - David Gower
Out - Beau Scott
Analysis - The Eels have been brave on the field this season and they were very gutsy last week against the Sea Eagles, with a late Michael Gordon penalty sealing a one point victory. Beau Scott is out, which sees Peni Terepo move to lock and David Gower come onto the bench. Superstar winger Semi Radradra has not been named despite reports he is close to a return.
Supercoach Studs - Michael Gordon (59) was strong for the Eels but Parramatta haven't offered anything except bye coverage in 2016.
Supercoach Duds - Clint Gutherson's (25) brilliant run at five-eighth came to an end in a low scoring game against the Eagles.
1. James Tedesco 2. David Nofoaluma 3. Tim Simona 4. Kevin Naiqama 5. Jordan Rankin 6. Mitchell Moses 7. Jack Littlejohn 8. Aaron Woods 9. Dene Halatau 10. Sauaso Sue 11. Josh Aloiai 12. Chris Lawrence 13. Elijah Taylor
Interchange: 14. Kyle Lovett 15. Ava Seumanufagai 16. Tim Grant 17. Joel Edwards
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - The Tigers made it four wins on the trot with one of the upsets of the season over last year's premiers the Cowboys. They now sit 9###sup
Supercoach Studs - James Tedesco (82) almost flopped, however scored one of the tries of the season late in the match, which included a million tackle busts. Mitchell Moses (82) is a red hot point of difference, averaging 87pts in his last three starts. David Nofoaluma (88) is also a gun at the moment scoring his highest score of the season and also has a three round average of 82pts.
Supercoach Duds - Josh Aloai (36) has been a late bloomer..very very late.
1. David Mead 2. Anthony Don 3. Josh Hoffman 4. Konrad Hurrell 5. Nene Macdonald 6. Jarryd Hayne 7. Ashley Taylor 16. Agnatius Paasi 9. Nathan Peats 10. Ryan James 11. Zeb Taia 12. Chris McQueen 13. Greg Bird
Interchange: 14. David Shillington 18. Ryan Simpkins 8. Luke Douglas 20. Nathan Friend
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - The Hayne Plane landed at CBUS Stadium, which saw a huge crowd turn out on the Gold Coast on Sunday. Unfortunately they couldn't get the two points over the Warriors in a crucial loss. Jarryd Hayne has been named to start at five eighth, with Cameron Cullen returning to the bench in the only change.
Supercoach Studs - Ryan James (94) has exploded back into form and is at a very good price this week. James has a high ceiling particularly if he can notch some tries and is the 3rd highest ranked player overall in 2016.
Supercoach Duds - Konrad Hurrell (46) scored a try but didn't quite live up to his latest batch of tackle busting scores. Jarryd Hayne (32) was actually pretty good in his first game and is certainly on the watchlist even at a very high $429k.
1. Tuimoala Lolohea 2. Ken Maumalo 3. David Fusitua 4. Solomone Kata 5. Manu Vatuvei 6. Thomas Leuluai 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Jacob Lillyman 9. Jazz Tevaga 10. Albert Vete 11. Bodene Thompson 12. Ryan Hoffman 13. Simon Mannering
Interchange: 14. Nathaniel Roache 15. Sam Lisone 16. Ben Matulino 17. Blake Ayshford
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - The Warriors have made it back to back wins with a very impressive victory over fellow finals contenders the Titans and now return to Auckland where they host the Rabbitohs. The Warriors currently sit in 8###sup
Supercoach Studs - Shaun Johnson (65) is a must for finals and is in superb touch this year. Simon Mannering (83) and Bodene Thompson (85) both scored tries, with Thompson only denied a double by a rock solid tackle from Jarryd Hayne. Tui Lolohea (63) has emerged as a serious late season buy now he has moved back to fullback. Having averaged 68pts since moving into the #1 and with the Warriors having three of their next four at home, he could be a sleeping giant in the next few weeks.
Supercoach Duds - Bunty Afoa (DNP) is a definite sell despite being named last week he did not take the field. Ben Matulino (47) returned to less than 50 minutes last week and that won't cut the mustard.
1. Greg Inglis 2. Alex Johnston 3. Hymel Hunt 4. Aaron Gray 5. Joe Burgess 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Thomas Burgess 9. Damien Cook 10. Zane Musgrove 11. John Sutton 12. Kyle Turner 13. Sam Burgess
Interchange: 14. Jason Clark 15. Jack Gosiewski 16. Angus Crichton 17. George Burgess
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - South Sydney despite falling to their ninth loss in a row, were oh so close to actually pulling off the upset of the season against the Storm in Melbourne. Hooker Damien Cook will be having nightmares about the lifting tackle he made which was penalised with a minute on the clock. The Bunnies now travel across the Tasman to face an in form Warriors and will be desperate to snap their horrible losing streak. Tom Burgess moves to the bench and George Burgess starts in the only change.
Supercoach Studs - Sam Burgess (90) continues to give 100% and will be desperate to break the Bunnies losing streak.
Supercoach Duds - Greg Inglis (47) returned from suspension and has been named in the No.1 this week, like Hayne he has the history to be a late point of difference for finals.
1. Josh Dugan 2. Kurt Mann 3. Euan Aitken 4. Taane Milne 5. Jason Nightingale 6. Gareth Widdop 7. Benji Marshall 8. Russell Packer 17. Jake Marketo 10. Michael Cooper 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Joel Thompson 13. Jack de Belin
Interchange: 14. Tariq Sims 15. Will Matthews 21. Luciano Leilua 9. Mitch Rein
In - Josh Dugan, Joel Thompson, Tyson Frizell
Out - Adam Quinlan, Tyrone McCarthy
Analysis - The Dragons welcome back three key inclusions for the local derby with the Sharks, with Josh Dugan, Joel Thompson and Tyson Frizell all returning to the side. St George are now very much outsiders to make the Top 8, however do have quite a decent finish after this week playing teams all below them on the ladder, so a victory over the Sharks would give them a huge boost.
Supercoach Studs - Jack De Belin (87) has returned to form and has now played big minutes in his last 3 matches. At $345k he is a shrewd buy for the run home this week. Taane Milne (59) is on fire and rose by another $63k last week, all with no tries or try assists. He is projected to go up another $27k this week. Weapon.
Supercoach Duds - Euan Aitken (49) is still solid, despite scoring below his season average against the Broncos.
1. Ben Barba 2. Sosaia Feki 3. Jack Bird 4. Gerard Beale 5. Valentine Holmes 6. James Maloney 7. Chad Townsend 8. Andrew Fifita 9. Michael Ennis 10. Matt Prior 11. Luke Lewis 12. Wade Graham 16. Jayson Bukuya
Interchange: 14. Ricky Leutele 15. Chris Heighington 16. Jesse Sene-Lefao 17. Joseph Paulo
In - Michael Ennis, Joseph Paulo, Ricky Leutele
Out - Fa'amanu Brown, Matt McIlwrick, Sam Tagataese
Analysis - The Sharks looked very flat last start and were comprehensively defeated by the Raiders. The late withdrawal of Michael Ennis seemed to make a huge difference to their cohesion which wasn't quite there last week. The Sharks now travel to Kogarah Oval for the local derby with the Red V and will be looking to respond to last week's first loss in 16 matches.
Supercoach Studs - Andrew Fifita (80) is a must and is a sensible captain choices this week. Paul Gallen (80) scored a try and his minutes are a concern. With Tagataese missing this week you would expect he would get more minutes this week rather than less.
Supercoach Duds - Ben Barba (43), James Maloney (45) and Valentine Holmes (11) all struggled to record decent scores, however as mentioned the Sharks were due for a loss!
1. Jake Mamo 19. Pat Mata'utia 3. Dane Gagai 4. Peter Mata'utia 5. Brendan Elliott 6. Jarrod Mullen 7. Trent Hodkinson 8. Sam Mataora 9. Tyler Randell 10. Mickey Paea 11. Korbin Sims 12. Mitchell Barnett 18. Sione Mata'utia
Interchange: 14. Chris Adams 10. Daniel Saifiti 16. Pauli Pauli 17. Jacob Saifiti
In - Mitchell Barnett, Tyler Randall
Out - Jeremy Smith, Danny Levi
Analysis - The Knights again improved against Canterbury and were well in the match after scoring two quick tries after halftime. The Knights are again at home where they host Penrith as they look to break their 14 match losing streak. Tyler Randell returns, replacing Danny Levi at hooker. Mitchell Barnett returns from suspension which sees Pauli Pauli shift back to the bench. Jacob Saifiti starts at lock in place of co-captain Jeremy Smith.
Supercoach Studs - Brendan Elliot (90) managed to jag a few tries and has been solid since his mid season switch from the Roosters. Mitchell Barnett (DNP) returns from a two week suspension and is due for a final $17k and is not a bad reserve option considering his season average of 61pts.
Supercoach Duds - Take your pick, the Knights have been awful for Supercoach for some time.
1. Matt Moylan 2. Josh Mansour 3. Waqa Blake 4. Tyrone Peachey 5. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 6. Bryce Cartwright 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Leilani Latu 9. Peter Wallace 19. Suaia Matagi 11. Isaah Yeo 12. James Fisher-Harris 13. Trent Merrin
Interchange: 14. Sitaleki Akauola 15. Jeremy Latimore 17. Zak Hardaker 20. Regan Campbell-Gillard
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - The Panthers are unchanged from the side that thrashed the Roosters at Pepper Stadium on Monday night. They now travel up the M1 to face an ever improving Newcastle side. The Panthers attack was sublime on Monday night and things could get messy if the Panthers get off to a fast start.
Supercoach Studs - Bryce Cartwright (114) racked up his 5###sup
Supercoach Duds - Josh Mansour (30) caught a cold on the wing, but he could easily hit back this week.
1. Blake Ferguson 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Dale Copley 4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall 5. Latrell Mitchell 6. Connor Watson 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Dylan Napa 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Sio Siua Taukeiaho
Interchange: 14. Sam Moa 15. Isaac Liu 16. Ryan Matterson 17. Kane Evans
In - Mitchell Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Out - Grant Garvey
Analysis - The Roosters were thrashed by the Panthers last start, however welcome back superstars Mitchell Pearce and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves for their clash against the Cowboys. Having both these key players should see a much better performance from the Bondi outfit, otherwise the Cowboys could really turn it on.
Supercoach Studs - Boyd Cordner (94) is a super buy for head to head finals with a three round average of 83pts. Michell Pearce (DNP) returning will only help.
Supercoach Duds - Jake Friend (49) shared the hooking duties with Grant Garvey (11) last week, however should return to 80 minutes this week. Even so he should only be used as back up for finals.
1. Lachlan Coote 2. Kyle Feldt 3. Justin O'Neill 4. Kane Linnett 19. Javid Bowen 6. Michael Morgan 7. Johnathan Thurston 8. Matthew Scott 14. Rory Kostjasyn 10. James Tamou 11. Gavin Cooper 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Jason Taumalolo
Interchange: 9. Ray Thompson 15. John Asiata 16. Scott Bolton 17. Patrick Kaufusi
In - Kyle Feldt, Ray Thompson
Out - Javid Bowen, Jake Granville
Analysis - The Cowboys were left stunned by their loss to the Tigers and have now slipped to 5###sup
Supercoach Studs - Ethan Lowe (83) has stormed back into form, however he needs attacking stats. Jason Taumalolo (61) continues to bust out consistent scores and is capable of going big. Jonathan Thurston (57) was heavily targeted last week but finished strong despite multiple errors. Very rarely plays two bad games in a row.
Supercoach Duds - Michael Morgan (32) is far too much of a risk.
1. Jack Wighton 2. Brenko Lee 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Joseph Leilua 5. Jordan Rapana 6. Blake Austin 7. Aidan Sezer 8. Junior Paulo 9. Josh Hodgson 10. Shannon Boyd 11. Josh Papalii 12. Elliot Whitehead 13. Iosia Soliola
Interchange: 14. Kurt Baptiste 15. Luke Bateman 16. Clay Priest 17. Joseph Tapine
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - Canberra made it six wins on the trot and are now sitting third on the NRL ladder after one of their best victories of the season over Cronulla at Shark Park. The Raiders now face the Storm on a freezing cold night in Canberra in a huge game for the Green Machine.
Supercoach Studs - Josh Hodgson (126) was outstanding last week, racking up a huge score. Jarrod Croker (69) continues to produce and is still the most expensive player at the moment. Jordan Rapana (72) bagged a double and has an average of 97pts in his last three matches.
Supercoach Duds - Josh Papalii (47) and Joey Leilua (34) has very quiet games but will need to bounce back against the Storm if the Raiders are to muscle their way to victory over a grinding Melbourne outfit.
1. Cameron Munster 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Will Chambers 4. Cheyse Blair 5. Marika Koroibete 6. Blake Green 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jesse Bromwich 9. Cameron Smith 21. Matt White 11. Kevin Proctor 12. Tohu Harris 13. Dale Finucane
Interchange: 14. Kenneath Bromwich 15. Christian Welch 10. Tim Glasby 18. Ben Hampton
In - Nil
Out - Nil
Analysis - Melbourne have again named the same 17 and will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the NRL ladder with just four rounds remaining. The Storm are aiming for 7 wins in a row when they visit Canberra Stadium in what is the match of the round.
Supercoach Studs - Jesse Bromwich (73) bounced back to form after a lean trot and many coaches banished him to the pine. Cameron Munster (66) and Cameron Smith (76) are rock solid.
Supercoach Duds - Suliasi Vunivalu (10) lost a staggering $41k last week, hope you got off.