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In the first of our NRL SuperCoach team reveals at SC Playbook, Socceroos and Arsenal goal-keeper Maty Ryan drops his initial side for Round 1.
The English Premier League star is a big Parramatta Eels fan and is a passionate SuperCoach player.
Check out his squad heading into the 2021 NRL SuperCoach season, and leave any feedback in the comments section below.
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Jazz Tevaga
Tevaga’s had a change of coach in 2021 and I’m hoping it will result in more minutes for this PPM beast!
Jacob Liddle
After a tough few years with injury, hopefully Liddle evolves into a nice cash cow if given the starting role at the Tigers.
The entire Cam Smith situation will impact this, particularly with how it could affect Harry Grant and whether Brandon Smith eats into Grant’s minutes.
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Tino Fa’asuamaleaui
Hopefully the Titans’ major signing, equals major minutes, which equals major points.
Ben Murdoch-Masila
His YouTube highlights from his time in the Super League look extremely promising. Hopefully he snares a starting edge role at the Warriors and can benefit from a softish early draw and make some cash while scoring well.
Ryan James
James starts the season massively under-priced after his horror knee injury. The Raiders have strong depth in their pack, so watching their trials will be vital to see his minutes and if he can snare a starting role or even good time off the bench.
Stefano Utoikamanu
He’s a big signing for the Tigers, hopefully this results in decent minutes that’ll make him a strong cash cow.
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Angus Crichton
Crichton will benefit from Cordner’s injury, so hopefully he turns into a consistent 80 minute edge player. He also has a soft draw to start the season and will capitalise on this.
Jason Taumalolo
A proven gun, hopefully he stays injury free and benefits from the nice early season draw.
Ryan Matterson
Matterson was ultra-consistent last season, hopefully he can avoid anymore head knocks in 2021.
David Fifita
Fifita has a massive ceiling with his attacking stats and is hopefully the focal point of the Titans’ attack.
Jordan Riki
There’s lot of news around that he may jag a starting edge spot at the Broncos, keep an eye out as he’d be a strong buy.
Shawn Blore
Same as above with Riki.
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Nathan Cleary
He’s the best SuperCoach halfback in the game.
Daly Cherry-Evans
Hopefully he gets the goal-kicking duties to add to his already strong attacking upside.
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Connor Watson
Watson is a close watch to see if he indeed gets the lock role at the Knights with Barnett switching to the edge and Fitzgibbon to play from the bench. Monitor the pre-season trials, if he does start he’d be massively under-priced.
Josh Schuster
Some reports suggest he may get a shot at the 5/8 role with Kieran Foran to play hooker, watch closely in the pre-season.
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Charlie Staines
Hopefully he’s the beneficiary of a red-hot Panthers attack, meaning there’s plenty of money to be made.
David Fusitu’a
The Warriors outside back is very cheap and hopefully can make cash before upgrading.
Bailey Simonsson
He’s bottom dollar, so hopefully he scores the Raiders vacant wing spot as there’d be a good amount of cash to be made if so.
Daine Laurie
Another close watch to see if he snags the fullback role at the Tigers where he’d make good cash.
Tesi Niu
Yet another close watch to see if he gets Kotoni Staggs’ centre spot where he’d be a decent cash cow.
Haze Dunster / Joseph Suaalii
Both are outside chances of making their respective teams, continue to monitor.
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James Tedesco
Tedesco is vital with the Roosters soft draw to begin the season and you could be left behind if you go without as we found out last year. Say no more, he’s a SuperCoach gun!
Tom Trbojevic
Injury plagued his 2020 season, so there’s always the big risk with him. He’s under-priced, so hopefully with a clean bill of health he hits the ground running to begin the season.
Great looking 2RF’s, HFB’s and FLB’s.
What is the name of your team Mat, I would like to set up a rivalry with you 🙂