Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 7


<p>As we head into round 7, it’s the first time that I can genuinely say that I’ve got no idea what my trades are going to look like, but one of them will certainly have to be Nicho Hynes and a 3<sup>rd</sup> boost of the season will probably be used.</p>



<p>Turbo Irvo head into the round ranked 5,745<sup>th</sup>, finally jagging some points from Latrell Mitchell after an agonising 6 week hold watching him wander around the field doing the bare minimum. The patience finally paid off with Latrell outscoring Reece Walsh for the first time this season.</p>



<p>I must admit that Walsh has totally caught me off guard to start the season and if I had my time back I absolutely would’ve bought him with the masses. The footwork has looked electric in both attack and kicking returns as he continues to pump out 80-100 consistently.</p>



<p>For those of you looking to trade him into Latrell over the coming weeks I would seriously reconsider as he may be a genuine keeper at fullback this season provided the Broncos continue their form.</p>



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<p>I’ve seen some chat around the rafters from Nicho Hynes non-owners that there could be a potential move to fade him this week against the Roosters and pay the 70-80k odd premium for him next week while saving yourself a trade boost. Whilst there is merit, I personally can’t do it after what the Roosters served up last week against Melbourne.</p>



<p>Hynes will towel them up if something similar occurs this week and I’m just not prepared to take the antiPOD risk on any halves this season after it seems the SuperCoach scorers are paying a lot more TCs than in previous years.</p>



<p>The likes of Cleary and Nico could see an increase in scoring of roughly 8-12pts per game if it continues, pushing their season averages up towards the 100+ mark.</p>



<p>J’Maine Hopgood’s time as the new GOAT has been abruptly cut short over the last few weeks due to a decrease in minutes and relegation to the bench. For me he is a sell, however he probably won’t leak much cash &#8211; so if you have other fires to put out, I would focus on those first.   </p>



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<p>Speaking of fires, the most obvious ones for my team are Adam Doueihi and Reuben Garrick after both sustained injuries. With no standout 5/8s other than Munster (who I can’t afford) the trade must be AD to Hynes which leaves me stranded to play either Katoa or Schuster at 5/8 for the next few weeks.</p>



<p>As for Garrick, I would’ve been tempted to sell him if he had been named against Melbourne due to the sheer amount of cash he would’ve bled, however he is now a definite hold for the Tigers matchup in a fortnight.</p>



<p>Obviously I don’t normally write the final word, instead it’s left in the very capable hands of Mr Walson Carlos who unfortunately isn’t available this week so I will do my best to replicate his popular format.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Best Value Propositions</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad</strong> – Shades of 2019 CNK when he first hit the scene and lit up the CTW position from the get-go. He’s seriously bordering on a must-have at 459k if he continues to take 20 runs a game and set up tries in this new and improved warriors side.</p>



<p><strong>Brian To’o &#8211; </strong>May seem a strange choice to put in this category, but I believe To’o will be 750k in no time and could put up some enormous scores over the next month of footy. Seems to be back to his absolute best when carrying the ball and is averaging nearly 70 despite only 2 tries in 5 games.</p>



<p><strong>Tevita Pangai</strong> – He’s back, and gee whiz do the Bulldogs need his services right now. TPJ could very well be eased back in with limited minutes but as long as he has been given the offload license by the coach then he’s damn cheap at 525k not to mention the dual FRF/2RF status.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>PODs &amp; SuperPODs</strong></h2>



<p>Here’s the players I’ve identified as PODs (Point of Difference players – less than 10% owned) and SuperPODS (less than 2% owned) that should be on your radar:</p>



<p><strong><em>PODs</em></strong></p>



<p><strong>Selwyn Cobbo – </strong>Has scored a try in each of his last four games and I don’t see him slowing down. We saw last year he’s extremely hit and miss but has the propensity to go massive and score 3-4 tries in a game. If you’re chasing ranks, he could be your man because many will be reluctant to trade in Broncos players over the coming month as their draw toughens up.</p>



<p><strong>Alex Johnston</strong> – The most prolific try scorer in the NRL has been kept very quiet over the opening 6 weeks, managing just 2 tries. I expect this to even out over the course of the season and AJ to end top tryscorer in the competition again. Timing is everything for this trade.</p>



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<p><strong><em>SuperPODs</em></strong></p>



<p><strong>Siosifa Talakai </strong>– Hasn’t scored a try this season while still maintain a 50+ average in the CTW. We know he’s rocks and diamonds, but I have a feeling the diamonds aren’t too far beneath the ground.</p>



<p><strong>Daniel Tupou</strong> – Surely will be fed over for some hattricks sooner or later by Tedesco. We see it happen every season and this one will be no different. If you can time your moment to jump on this train you’ll be handsomely rewarded.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Jarome Luai</strong> – Has dropped 91k from his starting price down to a reasonable 500k after a measly 44 average over the first 5 gameweeks, including just 2 try assists. I very much expect Luai to come out of the woodwork sooner or later and put up some big supercoach scores as Penrith start to fire up the backburners. Time this trade and you’ll be laughing your way up the leaderboard.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Captain</strong></h2>



<p><em>Safe plays</em></p>



<p><strong>Latrell Mitchell – </strong>Coming off a hattrick should mean he has the confidence to carry on scoring points. Highly expect souths to put the phins to the sword but have to be wary of the dubious surface at Suncorp stadium</p>



<p><strong>Nathan Cleary – </strong>The obvious choice again this week. Penrith in form, Cleary scores points – simple.</p>



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<p><em>Left field option</em></p>



<p><strong>Reece Walsh – </strong>Could absolutely blitz the Titans defence if the Broncos get enough attacking ball.</p>


Final word: Strategy, skippers, trades, Round 7

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