Clem’s Captains: Round 15 NRL SuperCoach Skippers


<p>You know the ‘Glow-Up Theory’? That when a couple goes through a breakup, you can kind of tell who was the dumper and who was the dumpee by stalking their Insta pages and determining which party has gone through “the glow-up”?</p>



<p>Well, we’ve all seen Queensland’s Origin 2 team, so using this theory we can determine that <strong>Daly Cherry-Evans</strong> is about to come out on Friday night in the Gold Coast, sporting a healthy tan, blonde hair extensions, and an aura that screams – I’ll show you Billy!</p>



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<p>More on that later…</p>



<p>And according to AI we should all be Captaining Nathan Cleary this week… and I don’t know how I feel about this, because up to about 8am this morning when I read the AI Captaincy recommendations, I was in a bubble of delightful anticipation about to enjoy an entire round of NRL without having to assume the position behind the couch for the first time in weeks…</p>



<p>And there is a sea of about 5000 Captaincy options to wade through this week, an absolute truckload of potential tonner uppers, and obviously AI is having a laugh at our expense – because for once, thank god, Cleary isn’t one of them.</p>



<p>So let’s move on to the Captains, and we’ll do this game by game because there is sadly only five of them and remember – FREE LOOP. So, if you have a feeling about a guy…DO. IT…</p>



<p>Connelly Lemuelu scored 108 last week…</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sharks vs Dragons</strong></h2>



<p>And look, I’m not saying you shouldn’t VC anyone in this game but after Captaining Nicho last week v my Warriors in what must have been some form of Stockholm Syndrome, I am not feeling very lovely over the Sharks as VC options this week.</p>



<p>Obviously, they are playing the Dragons who enjoyed a 56 – 6 thumping by the Dolphins last round (I would have never called a Dolphin beating a Dragon in a fight – Dolphins are so cute); but there you go…clearly, I’m no David Attenborough. I’ll stick to maths and hair.</p>



<p>If you must Vice Captain a Shark, you actually might like to give <strong>Nicho</strong> a go – he does enjoy a 144 point average vs the Dragons over their last three games, <strong>I Katoa</strong> was a sniff away from a ton vs them last Friday night, the Sharks are coming off a humiliating loss at home to the Warriors, they’re playing a local derby at home this round, and there’s supposed to be a light drizzle in the air over Shark Park tonight…</p>



<p>And okay, I’ve almost convinced myself…the 48 of last week is forgiven…</p>



<p>And all I’ll say about the Dragons is my intel from the Biggest Dragons Fan Ever aka my workmate Nathan, is, and I quote – “there are exactly zero Captaincy options for the Dragons against the Sharks.”</p>



<p>But I’ll optimistically say &#8211; “If you have a feeling do it!” But if you’re going to do it you may as well chuck it on <strong>Lawson</strong>, and hope he does his own version of the Money Man and makes it rain tries out there on the left wing.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Nathan has interjected here with “I speak for all Dragons fans and say “no”.</p>



<p>And yes, we both played him for his 19 last week…follow me for more Sit/Starts!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Titans v Manly</strong></h2>



<p>An unrequited love.</p>



<p>A lover spurned.&nbsp;</p>



<p>A tale of post-breakup revenge. A story of one man’s glow-up.&nbsp;</p>



<p>And are you bringing in DCE?</p>



<p>Despite only two tons early in the season and some less than illustrious scores including a 35 last week vs Newy and an 11 a couple of rounds before that vs the Sharks – if you’re one of the 8,614 SuperCoachers bringing in DCE this week – you may as well take a punt on him.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Focus on the fact he has 8 try assists in his last 6 games…and he’ll be out to show QLD what they’re missing out on. Forget about the 11…</p>



<p>If you’re looking for another VC option in this Friday night delight, take a look at <strong>Big Ola</strong> coming off a 115 and boasting a 3-round average of 83 – if you’re like me and don’t have him in your team… may I suggest some time behind the couch…</p>



<p>And now, let’s get into some Captaincy candidates:</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Newy v Roosters</strong></h2>



<p>And what can we say about that IMMENSE second half comeback last round that hasn’t already been said…</p>



<p>I have never felt so overjoyed for a group of fans – you guys are the real ones!</p>



<p>So, it seems we have a bit of a Captaincy option here in one, <strong>Fletcher Sharpe</strong>. Playing fullback, enjoying a 3-round average of 98, a couple of BIG tons in his last three outings including two tries vs Manly, playing at home … there’s clearly a case to Vice Captain or even risk a Captaincy on the man with the best mullet north of Melbourne…</p>



<p>And while I think Newy will bounce into the game at home on a high this Friday after taking out that win last week in that incredible second half effort, obviously, they are playing the Roosters, and how can we forgo <strong>Teddy</strong>.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Off a bye, coming off a big Round 13 performance vs the Raiders, about to hit 100 tackle-busts for the season, a five-round average of 97, and the highest averaging fullback in SuperCoach – Teddy is an OG of Captaincy choices this week…</p>



<p>Or at least consider the VC.</p>



<p>Especially if you have one of these next guys…</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Cowboys vs Dolphins</strong></h2>



<p>And wow. I own no Dolphins, and I have never felt so naked in my life.</p>



<p>Because WHAT A PERFORMANCE! WHAT ATTACK!</p>



<p>56 – 6 vs the Dragons. A virtual drenching of points!</p>



<p>And if you have <strong>Isaako</strong> in your team, you MUST consider him a Captain. 132 points last round including a couple of tries, a 3-round average of 90, all those lovely kicking points, and playing the Cowboys at home at the ground he scored 151 last time he played them there…</p>



<p>I’m bringing him in.</p>



<p>Then we have King of the Try – <strong>Herbie Farnworth</strong>. Ranked number 1 for CTWs this season, a double last round to get to 105 points, a try in each of his last seven games – I might just bring him in too…</p>



<p>Of course, we can’t forget who they’re playing, who is <strong>Scotty D</strong>, who has tonned up FOUR times in his last 6 games, including a 105 vs the Storm last week…</p>



<p>I wish there was an option to VC and Captain in a single game…</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Bunnies vs Bulldogs</strong></h2>



<p>Let’s round things off with the final game of the round – Sunday arvo’s Bunnies vs Bulldogs.&nbsp;</p>



<p>And here we have our new safe Captain who is <strong>Keaon Koloamatangi</strong> – a 3-round average of 111, tons in his last three games, tries in his last two games, about a thousand tackles and hitups and everything else that bases up the points – if you don’t own the big man, may I also suggest time behind the couch for you.</p>



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



<p>It is 1pm on a Thursday arvo and the closest I’ve got to a Captain option is to bring Isaako in and then trade him out for Herbie and then bring Isaako in again…</p>



<p>So, while I continue to peruse the 5000 VC and Captaincy options we are presented with this round, I will now end this Ted Talk on glow-ups and mullets – and bid adieu…</p>



<p>Whoever you Captain this round I hope he absolutely tons up for you and I hope you have a beautiful weekend and please take a risk on that random VC only you have thought of…</p>



<p>Repeat after me &#8211; Connelly Lemuelu scored 108 last week…and we have a free loop…</p>



<p>Clementine xx</p>


Clem’s Captains: Round 15 NRL SuperCoach Skippers

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