Positional Watchlist: NRL Supercoach Round 14 Rising and Falling Player Stocks

An interesting round coming up with the Roosters, who most Supercoaches have loaded up on, missing due to the bye. 



Again, I’d be waiting where possible to the major or mini bye rounds to trade if you can. 



However, it could make sense to make a move or two this week due to breakevens or needing to strengthen a position. 



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Note: This article was written pre team lists. Check out Tim’s weekly teams’ article for post team lists analysis.



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



Scott Drinkwater is the main point of interest here. 



As Walson Carlos outlined in the weekly wrap podcast, the Cowboys&#8217; new halves combination appears to be taking many of his try-assist opportunities. 



Combined with a reduction in base + power stats, this has reduced his overall SC output. 



It also makes him far less appealing as a captaincy option. 



With a 181 BE ahead of a Storm matchup, I’m leaning towards selling. 



There’s an added benefit of this, freeing up the flex spot to help navigate trades over the remainder of the bye period.



Targets:



<ul>
<li>James Tedesco (next week)</li>



<li>Ryan Papenhuyzen&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Latrell Mitchell (Around $600k is an insanely cheap price for him, but with that Origin schedule it’s hard to bring him in)</li>



<li>Scott Drinkwater&nbsp;</li>



<li>Clint Gutherson&nbsp;</li>



<li>Kalyn Ponga&nbsp;</li>



<li>Tom Trbojevic&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



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">CTW</h3>



I see no major urgency on any CTWs this week. 



If short on players, you could take your pick of the targets below. 



For most, it will make sense to hold off making the move until the major and mini bye rounds ahead.



Targets:



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



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



<li>Reuben Garrick&nbsp;</li>



<li>Mark Nawaqanitawase (Next week)</li>



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



<li>Dylan Lucas (CTW/2RF)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Savelio Tamale (Getting better as the season goes on. Probably lacks the upside of other gun CTWs unless he can see more early ball)</li>



<li>Alex Johnston (Added &#8211; cash grab option, but upcoming draw isn’t ideal &#8211; has Raiders (A), Bulldogs (H), Storm (H) next three)</li>



<li>Zac Lomax (Added &#8211; going to be essential for run home. Has Titans and Dragons rounds 16 and 17)</li>



<li>Jaxon Purdue (Got his running game going last round &#8211; give it another week to see if this continues)</li>



<li>Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Still cheap at around $530k but can wait until post round 15 bye)</li>



<li>Jesse Ramien&nbsp;</li>



<li>Campbell Graham&nbsp;</li>



<li>Izack Tago&nbsp;</li>



<li>Josh Addo-Carr&nbsp;</li>



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



<li>Blaize Talagi (CTW/5-8)</li>



<li>Euan Aitken (2RF/CTW)</li>



<li>Valentine Holmes (Origin &#8211; would only consider for H2H)</li>
</ul>



Removed: Paul Alamoti (dropped last week)



Job watch:



<ul>
<li>Nathan Lawson (Added &#8211; possible downgrade option &#8211; looked good on debut)</li>



<li>Lehi Hopoate (Moved from targets &#8211; shipped has sailed, unless Turbo permanently moves to Centre)</li>



<li>AJ Brimson (CTW/5-8)</li>



<li>Beau Fermor (2RF/CTW) (Origin &#8211; would only consider for H2H)</li>



<li>Kane Bradley(2RF/CTW)</li>
</ul>



Removed: Kyle McCarthy (ship has sailed), Tom Jenkins



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">5/8</h3>



Campbell is delivering on his immense SC potential and doesn’t have another bye until round 18. 



He’s a great target this week or next. 



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Jayden Campbell (5/8-FLB)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Tom Dearden (Added &#8211; possible late season POD if this form continues)</li>



<li>Jaxon Purdue (Got his running game going last round to tonne up &#8211; give it another week to see if this continues)</li>



<li>Luke Metcalf (HFB-5/8) (Keeps going from strength-to-strength. Could be a POD option for the run home)</li>



<li>Ezra Mam (Big score will only stay in rolling average for one round, so not a cash grab option)</li>



<li>Kaeo Weekes (5/8-FLB) (Option from round 16 with a run of Tigers, Knights, Dragons, bye, Eels, Knights (again), Dragons (again))</li>



<li>Matt Burton&nbsp;</li>



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



<li>Cameron Munster (Origin impacted)</li>



<li>Cody Walker (HFB-5/8) (pending return from injury)</li>



<li>Blaize Talagi (5/8-CTW)</li>
</ul>



Job watch:



<ul>
<li>Latu Fainu (Added &#8211; $248k with a BE of 23 when he returns. Playing with Luai could help his SC output. Can wait until after round 15 bye)</li>



<li>Lachlan Galvin&nbsp;</li>



<li>AJ Brimson (CTW/5-8)</li>



<li>Tyran Wishart </li>
</ul>



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



The main thing worth noting here is that Nicho will be essential next week. 



Sharks are at home to the Dragons on Thursday night, making him a prime VC candidate.



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Nicho Hynes (Wait until round 15)</li>
</ul>



Form watch:&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Jahrome Hughes (Moved from targets &#8211; round 16 option. Still carrying an injury niggle?)</li>



<li>Nathan Cleary (Wait until post Origin)</li>



<li>Dylan Brown (HFB-5/8)</li>



<li>Cody Walker (HFB/5-8) (pending return from injury)</li>



<li>Luke Metcalf (HFB/5-8)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>



Job watch:&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Sandon Smith (HK/Half) (Could he keep the kicking when Walker returns?)</li>
</ul>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2RF</h3>



Jack Williams is an intriguing option. 



The hybrid middle edge role is suiting him well, with scores of 80 (72 minutes), 96 (73 minutes), 62 (66 minutes) in his last three.



Targets:



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



<li>Dylan Lucas (CTW/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Jack Williams (FRF/2RF) (Added)</li>
</ul>



Job watch&nbsp;



<ul>
<li>Toby Couchman (FRF/2RF) (Added &#8211; played an 80-minute hybrid edge/middle role, which is absolute gold for SC. With a big BE we can give it another week to see if this continues)</li>



<li>Chris Randall (HK/2RF) (Added &#8211; cheapie option with round 15 cover. Provided he continues to start on the edge)</li>



<li>Keaon Koloamatangi (Moved from targets &#8211; likely plays Origin due to Mitch Barnett injury)</li>



<li>Haumole Olakau’atu (Moved from form watch &#8211; wait until Origin teams are confirmed round 15)</li>



<li>Hudson Young (Origin &#8211; would only consider for H2H)</li>



<li>Beau Fermor (2RF/CTW) (Origin &#8211; would only consider for H2H)</li>



<li>Mitch Barnett (FRF/2RF) (Origin &#8211; would only consider for H2H)</li>
</ul>



Form watch&nbsp;



Priced 650k+



<ul>
<li>Kai Pearce Paul (POD option but don’t know that I’d want to be buying into the Knights right now)</li>



<li>Euan Aitken (2RF/CTW)</li>



<li>Viliame Kikau&nbsp;</li>



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



<li>Corey Horsburgh (FRF/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Eliesa Katoa&nbsp;</li>



<li>Isaah Yeo&nbsp;</li>



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



<li>J’maine Hopgood (Now priced at $430k, could he turn it around at some stage?)</li>
</ul>



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">FRF </h3>



No major changes here. 



With so many duals available (likely including Koloamatangi when duals are added round 18), FRF is looking easy to set up for the run home.



Targets:



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



<li>Addin Fonua-Blake&nbsp;</li>



<li>Erin Clark (FRF/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Jack Williams (Added &#8211; hybrid middle edge role suiting him well. Option if you can cover him round 15)</li>
</ul>



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Joseph Tapine (Moved from targets &#8211; post round 15 option)</li>



<li>Lindsay Smith</li>



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



<li>Payne Haas (Origin affected)</li>
</ul>



Removed: Corey Horsburgh (FRF/2RF) (role isn’t there)



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">Hooker</h3>



Another near 80-minute performance in a hybrid hooker/lock role for Damien Cook, which again worked well for the Dragons. 



In both games when he’s played this role, the Saints have had an injury to an edge backrower. 



However, he also played a key role in them winning both those games. 



With a -3 BE, I can see merit in bringing him in this week if you need a hooker.



Targets:



<ul>
<li>Damien Cook (Moved from job watch)</li>



<li>Api Koroisau (Played 80 again. Still a cash grab option with a negative BE)</li>
</ul>



Job watch:



<ul>
<li>Chris Randall (HK/2RF) (Added &#8211; cheapie option with round 15 cover. Provided he continues to start on the edge)</li>



<li>Tom Starling&nbsp;</li>



<li>Sandon Smith (HK/HFB) (Could he keep the kicking when Walker returns?)</li>



<li>Wayde Egan (Playing around 70 minutes. Not quite enough)</li>
</ul>



Form watch:



<ul>
<li>Cameron McInnes (HK/2RF)&nbsp;</li>



<li>Harry Grant</li>
</ul>



Looping options



<ul>
<li>Kalani Going (HOK/2RF)</li>
</ul>

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