Seven Tackle Set | NRL Supercoach Podcast

This episode breaks down the NRL SuperCoach 2026 cheapies we believe are genuinely Round 1 ready. Not hype picks, not one-trial wonders, these are the cash cows we’re confident can start the season, make money, and actually score.

We run through job security, roles, minutes, pricing, and where each cheapie fits into early-season team structure. With trials done and Round 1 approaching fast, this is about cutting through the noise and focusing on the players that matter.

If you’re building your SuperCoach team right now, this episode is essential viewing.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

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SC Brain
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Chapters
00:00 Cheapies decide SuperCoach seasons
00:37 Why cheapies matter more than your guns
02:27 League prizes + Patreon value explained
03:30 How this cheapie tier list actually works
03:42 Jonah Pezzet: the easiest must-have
04:33 Brandon Smith: lock or overrated?
06:29 Storm edge cheapie with massive upside
08:39 Tom Chester: elite value or trap?
13:08 Cowboys cheapies: who actually plays Round 1?
14:24 Sanders vs Atkinson: the halfback dilemma
18:10 Cooper By and the six-man bench myth
20:18 Basement-priced winger you need to know
21:35 Makassini hype check: wait or buy?
23:27 Best nuffs and loophole plays
24:13 Josh Patston: Titans edge cash cow
25:49 Hetherington: Bellamy fix or stay away?
26:45 Curtis Moran: risky middle value
28:25 Piakura: upside vs injury risk
30:09 “Friends of the show” tier explained
31:32 Broncos rookie: future only?
32:19 Watchlist cheapies flying under the radar
34:08 Ryan Couchman: buy now or wait?
35:31 Final cheapie rankings revealed
36:45 How many cheapies should you start with?
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This episode recaps Week 1 of the NRL SuperCoach 2026 trials, focusing on early impressions, players who caught the eye, and the initial talking points to come out of the first hit-outs. We discuss performances, roles, and minutes, while keeping context front of mind given how unpredictable trial footy can be.

This is not about locking players in. It’s about observing trends, identifying early standouts, and understanding what matters and what should be ignored at this stage of the preseason. As always, trial form is just one piece of the puzzle.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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SC Brain
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SC Whisperer
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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix
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Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set
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Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL

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Chapters
00:00 Trial Footy Is Back (And So Is the Addiction)
01:05 Why This Trial Matters + Prize League Details
01:55 New Scoring Chaos: 219 Players, Big Changes
04:17 Bulldogs vs Cowboys: What Actually Matters
05:40 Cowboys Halves Drama: Clifford vs Perdu vs Drinkwater
07:55 Heilum Lukey Injury Bombshell (10 Rounds)
09:10 McKaylee Season: “I’m Ready to Get Hurt Again”
12:00 Hooker Watch: Marnie, Hayward and the New Meta
17:38 Dragons vs Knights: The Real Trial Test
18:20 Setu Tu Cash Cow Alert
20:20 Trey Mooney Hype Train (Next Terrell May?)
22:20 Knights Halves Fight: Sharpe vs Smith
24:55 Fletcher Sharpe MUST Start
27:25 Couchman Brothers: Who We Actually Want
30:55 Marzhew, KP & Knights Kicking Watch
34:00 Final Takeaways + Daily Trial Recaps Ahead
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This episode focuses on underpriced players for NRL SuperCoach 2026, breaking down which players appear to be priced below their potential and could be set for big seasons. We look at why these players are underpriced, what has changed in their role or situation, and where the upside sits.

Not every cheap price leads to a breakout. We discuss which underpriced players have genuine reasons to improve, where the risk still lies, and how to approach buying into value without chasing points from last year. This episode is about identifying upside early and understanding when the price is actually wrong.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

*Recorded before scoring changes*

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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SC Brain
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Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer
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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix
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Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set
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Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL

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Chapters
00:00 9 Underpriced Guns for 2026
00:10 Welcome + SuperCoach Sister joins
00:26 The 10K run that broke the Whisperer
03:14 Brian To’o under 600k?!
05:46 Haumole POD play with Fogarty
08:26 Taylan May’s hidden discount
10:54 Keaon Koloamatangi bounce-back case
13:37 Jerome Hughes still elite value?
16:39 Jye Gray fullback gamble
20:35 Kalyn Ponga at 600k — buy or trap?
23:22 Isaiah Papali’i edge role unlock
25:48 Sam Walker’s ceiling with DCE
31:07 Final verdict + wrap-up
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In this episode, SC Sister reveals her team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, walking through the basics of team building for newer players. We cover how to approach structure, what to prioritise when selecting players, and how to avoid common mistakes that can trip people up early.

This episode is designed for beginners or anyone wanting a simple, clear explanation of how to build a SuperCoach team without overcomplicating things. We talk through roles, balance, value, and decision-making in a way that’s easy to follow, while still applying the same logic experienced coaches use.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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SC Brain
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Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer
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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix
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Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set
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Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL

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Chapters
00:00 Special Guest Reveal SuperCoach Sister joins 7 Tackle Set
00:41 How She Started From first season to full-blown obsession 01:41 The Newbie Gap Why SuperCoach jargon loses new players
03:17 Biggest Rookie Mistakes The errors that ruin your season early
04:16 League Code and Prizes $500 to win, $1,000 for Patreon, weekly prize packs
05:14 Hooker Strategy Why Harry Grant is the “set and forget” play
08:10 Payne Haas Lock The safest 850k captaincy-style front row start
11:00 Cheapie Watch Begins Duals, bench picks, and the first cash cows
13:58 Wildcard Bench Pod The risky cheapie placeholder and why it might pay off
14:46 Tino Hype Train Front row move, dual hopes, minutes and upside
17:34 Jermaine McEwen Breakdown 80 minutes, price value, Knights edge upside
19:17 2RF Value Pick Hamish Stewart floor, minutes, and cash generation
20:37 The Cleary Decision Matchup proof stats and the FOMO dilemma
24:08 5/8 Punt Explained Cody Walker as the budget release valve
25:52 Centre Wing Spend-Up The “beefy” line and where the team gets unique
26:51 Casey McLean Pod Case Ceiling, improvement, and why he beats Toto
30:37 Taylor May With a Bye Round 1 sit, round 2 upside, and POD leverage
32:31 Fullback Safe Picks Keeney and Faalogo no-brainers
32:39 Ponga at Flex Goal-kicking swing, Knights attack bounce, pivot plans
36:18 Final Verdict Is this structure actually the blueprint for 2026?
36:29 Where To Find SuperCoach Sister IG + YouTube plug
37:10 League Code Reminder 768857 and daily preseason content incoming
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NRL SuperCoach has officially changed with Fox Sports stats replaced by Stats Perform, and the ripple effects are massive.

In this emergency breakdown episode of the Seven Tackle Set NRL SuperCoach Podcast, we dive deep into the new SuperCoach scoring system, what’s changed, and how it completely reshapes squad building for 2026.

Joined by Aman from Aman Talks NRL SuperCoach, we break down exactly who benefits, who takes a hit, and where the biggest value edges now live.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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SC Brain
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Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer
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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix
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Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set
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Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL

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Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.

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Chapters
00:00 New Scoring Just Dropped: “Oh… sh*t. This is BIG”
01:12 Why We’re Here: Fox Stats dumped, Stats Perform takes over
02:41 The Biggest Win: Live scoring, no more Monday updates
04:58 Emergency Reset: What this means for NRL SuperCoach squads
06:33 The 5 Key Changes we HAVE to understand (TA, LBA, tackles, misses, runs)
07:06 Try Assists go to the LAST PASS: Fullbacks take a hit
08:13 Centres are suddenly elite: Herbie + Val + the new meta
09:15 Are we overreacting? “It’s only 3 points a game…”
10:18 How small bumps become huge: value shifts across your whole squad
11:37 Halfbacks safe? Cleary, Hynes, Hughes still premium plays
13:01 Third-man-in tackles COUNT: stack the pack is back
14:58 Missed tackles down 11%: who quietly benefits
16:14 Forwards change first: Yeo, Haas, Tino and spending up front
19:15 Offloads simplified: to hand vs to ground (no more subjective calls)
21:12 Runs vs hit-ups: is it actually a change or just wording
23:19 6-man bench impact: looping risk or overblown drama?
25:48 The quick summary: Centres up, middles up, fullbacks rebalanced
26:06 “Have you changed your CTW?” Herbie becomes hard to fade
27:38 Double hooker is LIVE again: Grant + Mahoney style builds
28:06 The new “must-haves” debate: Haas + Tino + Yeo core?
29:18 Sneaky rule shift: more six-agains might bring fullbacks back
30:48 POD centre targets: Stephen Crichton, Latrell, Isaiya Katoa-style angles
31:44 Final thoughts + questions: drop your biggest rule-change winner
32:00 Where to find Aman Talks + wrap up and what’s next
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