Spy Talk: Answering the big questions ahead of Rd 3

• FINAL WORD: Trades, tactics, skipper options in Round 3
• STAT ANALYSIS: Vital numbers to beat the best

In a special edition of Spy Talk, the man himself takes to the microphone to give a few finals thoughts on a major issue ahead of Thursday night kick-off.

Nathan Cleary will miss the clash with Melbourne following a head knock last round, meaning the plethora of coaches running Sam Walker or Jock Madden as a reserve are short a halfback.

Further to this, Ryan Papenhuyzen will also miss the clash leaving SuperCoaches reeling for star power.

So do you hold steady, trade long term, plan a two week hit?

The SC Spy gives his thoughts on the issue, listen below:

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