Positional Watchlist: NRL Supercoach Round 4 rising and falling player stocks

An intriguing trading round this one, with decisions to be made between cash generation and points. 



Targets like Gutho and Tuipulotu offer both, so make good targets this round. 



There are enough decent targets this round to make boosting still worthwhile. 



Strategically, boosting still makes sense to be looking to get to our best 17s as soon as possible. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fullbacks</h3>



Turbo and Gutho look the two fullbacks to own this week. 



Turbo will be a scary watch for non-onwers vs the Eels at Brookie. 



While Gutho’s BE means he’ll make quick case. He also plays the Eels next week and could be in for a big one against his struggling former club. 



Papenhuyzen indicated on a podcast this week that he won’t goal kick due to a sprained ankle.



This decreases his appeal and with an injury question mark I’d now be hesitant to go there. 



KP is a trade out option if you’re prepared to bring him back in a few weeks. 



The remainder of the fullback options on the watchlist could be held or traded if needed, depending on the make-up of the rest of your side. 



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Tom Trbojevic (Moved from form watch)</li>



<li>Clint Gutherson (Added)</li>
</ul>



Form watch: 



<ul>
<li>James Tedesco&nbsp;</li>



<li>Kalyn Ponga (moved from targets) </li>



<li>Scott Drinkwater  </li>



<li>Reece Walsh  </li>



<li>Isaiah Iongi </li>
</ul>



Job watch:&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Ryan Papenhuyzen</li>
</ul>



Removed: Keano Kini&nbsp;



Note: Fullbacks with dual are listed elsewhere, as they’re generally best selected in their other position



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Centre/Wings</h3>



It’s hard to find enough spots for all the CTW options at the moment and this could continue in the coming weeks, with the likes of Thomas Jenkins and Jaylan De Groot on the horizon. 



Christian Tuipulotu has shown that he’ll score well outside Gutho and Holmes, so is a target. 



His base + power (avg 45.5) is also up on previous seasons, although tackle breaks from tries would be contributing to this. 



Beau Fermor has passed the eye test early. 



His power stats are up, which coincides with his second season back from an ACL injury. 



He’s had four effective offloads over the first two rounds, which could be an important addition to his SC game. He also looks as involved in attack as ever. 



With CTW currently being stacked with cheapie options, he could be best brought in at 2RF with the option of moving him down later on. 



For non-Garrick owners, I think the ship has sailed. Manly has a tough run after the Eels this week (Storm H, Sharks A, Dragons H, Panthers A, Bye, Sharks H).



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Kayal Iro&nbsp;</li>



<li>Fletcher Sharpe (CTW/FLB)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Beau Fermor (2RF/CTW) (Added)</li>



<li>Christian Tuipulotu (Added)</li>



<li>Greg Marzhew</li>



<li>Robert Toia&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



<ul></ul>



Removed: Dylan Lucas, Jason Saab, Jesse Arthars, Gehamat Shibasaki, Savelio Tamale



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Valentine Holmes&nbsp;</li>



<li>Zac Lomax&nbsp;</li>



<li>Herbie Farnworth&nbsp;</li>



<li>Reuben Garrick (moved from targets)</li>



<li>Lehi Hopoate (CTW/FLB)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Connor Tracey (CTW/FLB)</li>



<li>Selwyn Cobbo&nbsp;</li>



<li>Jeral Skelton</li>



<li>Mark Nawaqanitawase&nbsp;</li>



<li>Casey McLean</li>



<li>Adam Douehi (5-8/CTW)&nbsp;(moved from targets)</li>



<li>Jack Howarth</li>



<li>Isaiah Tass&nbsp;</li>



<li>Starford Toa (moved from job watch)</li>



<li>Jaxon Purdue&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Removed: AJ Brimson, RTS, Campbell Graham, Izack Tago



Job watch:



<ul>
<li>Robert Derby&nbsp;</li>



<li>Thomas Jenkins&nbsp;</li>



<li>Jaylan De Groot</li>
</ul>



Removed: Jordan Samarani



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Five-Eighths</h3>



Jayden Campbell has picked up where he left off at the end of last season, when he averaged 79 points across 11 games playing in the halves. 



The Titans have a brilliant run over the next 8 weeks and Campbell looks likely to be the 5/8 to target this season along with Munster. 



His dual also could provide a route to get Luke Metcalf out next week. 



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Jayden Campbell (Moved from form watch)</li>



<li>Cameron Munster&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Removed: Chanel Harris-Tevita



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Dylan Brown&nbsp;</li>



<li>Lachlan Galvin</li>



<li>Cody Walker&nbsp;</li>



<li>Adam Douehi (moved from targets)</li>



<li>Luke Metcalf</li>
</ul>



Removed: AJ Brimson



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Halfbacks</h3>



Nicho Hynes is goal kicking and looking sublime in attack, making him the halfback option to partner with Cleary. 



Speaking of Cleary, he plays the Cowboys at home next round on Friday night, when he’ll be an outstanding VC option. 



I’d be inclined to hold and even consider him as trade-in option for this game. 



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Nathan Cleary&nbsp;</li>



<li>Nicho Hynes&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Removed: Jamie Humphreys



Form watch:&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Dylan Brown (HFB/5-8)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Cody Walker (HFB/5-8)</li>



<li>Luke Metcalf (HFB/5-8)</li>



<li>Sandon Smith (HK/HFB)</li>
</ul>



Removed: Jahrome Hughes



Job watch:



Removed: Phoenix Crossland



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2nd Row Forwards</h3>



The 2RF position is still looking relatively bare for value. This makes Nicholson an appealing option this round. 



As mentioned in the CTW analysis, Fermor could be a good placeholder in 2RF with the option of moving him down later on. 



Eli Katoa would be a target but is carrying a niggle, so he stays on form watch for now.  



Olakau’atu could good massive against the Eels this week, but has a tough run after that, as mentioned with Garrick.



Jacob Preston is an interesting one. The watch on him early was minutes, which he’s getting so far (80 in each of his three games). 



The main reason for his average being down is that he’s yet to have a line break this season, which given his play style, will absolutely come. 



I like him as a buy option after the Dogs round 6 bye. 



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Beau Fermor (2RF/CTW) (moved from form watch)</li>



<li>Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Corey Horsburgh (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Matty Nicholson</li>



<li>Lachlan Hubner&nbsp;(Wait until round five &#8211; suspended)</li>
</ul>



Removed: Dylan Lucas



Form watch&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Angus Crichton&nbsp;</li>



<li>Isaah Yeo</li>



<li>Eliesa Katoa</li>



<li>Haumole Olakau’atu (moved from targets)</li>



<li>Hudson Young&nbsp;</li>



<li>Briton Nikora&nbsp;</li>



<li>J’maine Hopgood&nbsp;</li>



<li>Keaon Koloamatangi&nbsp;</li>



<li>Jacob Preston&nbsp;(moved from job watch)</li>
</ul>



Job watch&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>David Fifita (moved from form watch)</li>



<li>Mitch Barnett (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Patrick Carrigan (FRF/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Max Plath (HK/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Connor Watson (HK/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Jack Williams&nbsp;</li>



<li>Siua Wong&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Removed: John Bateman, Erin Clark, Tallis Duncan, Jack Gosiewski, Oryn Keeley, Tom Gilbert, Alex Seyfarth, Kulikefu Finefeuiaki, Naufahu Whyte, Kai O’Donnell&nbsp;



Looping options:



<ul>
<li>Myles Martin (FRF/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ethan Roberts (FRF/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Tukimihia Simpkins (FRF/2RF) </li>
</ul>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Front Row Forwards </h3>



If Haas, May, Tino and Horsburgh can stay well this season, there’s likely to be not much to talk about in FRF this season. 



If you don’t have any of these four, they are all good trade in options.  



Hamish Stewart might be the least exciting trade-in target option this season, but by the look of the Dragons’ bench and reserves, he’s won his role and could therefore do a job for your SC team. 



Don’t rule him out if you need a downgrade option. 



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Payne Haas</li>



<li>Terrell May&nbsp;</li>



<li>Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Corey Horsburgh (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Hamish Stewart (moved from job watch)</li>
</ul>



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Addin Fonua-Blake (Added) </li>
</ul>



Job Watch:



<ul>
<li>Mitch Barnett (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Patrick Carrigan (FRF/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>James Fisher-Harris (moved from targets)</li>



<li>Toby Couchman (FRF/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Erin Clark (FRF/2RF)</li>
</ul>



Removed: Oryn Keeley, Stefano Utoikamanu, Naufahu Whyte



Looping options&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Myles Martin &#8211; Raiders (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Ethan Roberts &#8211; Roosters (FRF/2RF)</li>



<li>Tukimihia Simpkins (FRF/2RF)</li>
</ul>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hookers</h3>



With no standout targets at hooker right now, it’s probably a case of holding whoever you already own.&nbsp;



Grant owners have been very unlucky to start the season. He’s played fourth fiddle to Hughes/Munster/Papy early. 



Perhaps this changes with Hughes out. 



I think his SC form will turn around, but if not, the best hooker option is still up in the air. 



Provided Watson continues in a hybrid hooker / lock role, he’ll be right up there. 



Max Plath could also prove a decent option if he can add more attacking upside to his game. 



Damien Cook is another who could find himself in a hybrid hooker/lock role at some stage, although we’re yet to see it. 



Targets:



N/A



Job watch:



<ul>
<li>Damien Cook</li>



<li>Max Plath (HK/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Connor Watson (HK/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Ryley Smith (moved from form watch)</li>
</ul>



Removed: Phoenix Crossland, Owen Pattie, Jeremy Marshall-King



Form watch



<ul>
<li>Harry Grant&nbsp;(moved from targets)</li>



<li>Sandon Smith (HK/HFB)</li>
</ul>

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