NRL SuperCoach 2026: CAPTAIN'S CORNER Round 1 Calls

Tom Sangster

Captaincy can make or break a SuperCoach round, and in 2026 it finally gets its own show.

Welcome to Captain’s Corner, where we break down the best captaincy options each week and help you decide where to place the armband. For Round 1 we look at the elite options, compare the safest plays with the bold picks, and identify the risky captains that could burn coaches early.

If you want to maximise your weekly score, getting captaincy right is crucial, and this is the show designed to help you do it.

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In this episode we break down the key SuperCoach decisions in our Buy, Hold and Sell segment, analysing the players coaches should be targeting, the ones worth holding through uncertainty, and the traps that could derail teams early in the season.

We also dive into the cheapie landscape, identifying the must-have options emerging from team lists and early performances. With trades already becoming critical, this episode focuses on where value lies and which moves could shape the opening rounds.

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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In this episode, SCWhisperer is joined by Aman Talks NRL SuperCoach to break down the biggest day of the SuperCoach calendar, Round 1 Team List Tuesday, or as we call it, Christmas Day.

We dive into shock selections, unknown roles, and a boatload of cheapies that have completely reshaped team builds. With more questions than answers heading into the opening round, we separate real opportunity from early-season noise and help you navigate the chaos.

If you’re finalising your SuperCoach team, this is the episode you cannot miss.

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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0:00 Intro – Unusual Setup + Guest Fill In

0:40 Vegas Recap – Early Scores & VC Drama

1:30 Key Player Performances – Lukey, Drinkwater, Marnie, Chester

3:13 Housekeeping – Show Format + Weekly Schedule

3:46 League Code + Patreon Plug

4:45 TLT Overview – Major Fallout

10:30 Big Talking Points from Team Lists

18:00 Winners from TLT

30:00 Losers from TLT

40:00 Cheapies to Watch

48:00 PODs & Early Strategy Shifts

55:00 Viewer Questions

1:00:00 Final Thoughts + Wrap Up

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In this episode, we reveal a Viva No Vegas team — a Round 1 build designed for coaches who are avoiding players involved in the early Vegas fixtures or who may miss the opening games of the season.

We break down how to structure a competitive squad without relying on early-match players, where value emerges later, and how this approach can preserve flexibility while the season settles. This strategy is ideal for coaches looking to minimise early risk and make more informed decisions after the first few rounds.

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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: • NRL Supercoach | Seven Tackle Set Podcast

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00:00 – Viva No Vegas: Building a Team From Scratch

00:45 – The $1,000 League & Why This Build Matters

01:45 – Locking in the Non-Negotiables

03:10 – Are We Paying Up Double Hooker?

04:20 – The Center Wing Cheapie Crisis

05:45 – Front Row Structure: Gun + Mid-Ranger or Double Gun?

07:30 – Fullback Dilemma: Turbo, Jai Gray or Value Play?

09:20 – How Many Rabbitohs Is Too Many?

11:30 – Munster vs Walker vs Minchella: The 5/8 Debate

13:40 – IPAP, Tino or Structure First?

16:20 – The Big Call: Cleary Out for Nico?

19:00 – Final Team Reveal (Full Breakdown)

20:45 – Captaincy Strategy: Haas VC Into Nico C

22:30 – Consensus 2.0 vs The Original Team

24:00 – Should You Copy This Team?

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It’s Rage Trade Sunday, our weekly live show reacting to the biggest SuperCoach storylines as they unfold.

Round 1 delivered Vegas chaos, injury carnage, surprising role changes, and major fallout that will force coaches into early decisions. We break down what matters, what doesn’t, and which trades could define the opening weeks of the season.

This live stream is about reacting in real time, answering your questions, and helping you navigate the chaos without burning trades unnecessarily.

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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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Hosts

SC Brain

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Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer

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SC Mattrix

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Seven Tackle Set

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In this episode, the three hosts combine their thinking to reveal the NRL SuperCoach 2026 consensus team — a squad built through debate, compromise, and shared strategy to create the strongest possible structure heading into Round 1.

We explain why each player made the cut, where opinions differed, and how this build balances safety, upside, and ownership leverage. This preview offers a glimpse into the process, while the full discussion and ongoing updates are available exclusively on Patreon.

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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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Hosts

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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Seven Tackle Set

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Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL

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Chapters

0:00 Consensus Team Challenge explained

0:14 How to follow + Patreon plug

0:30 Team reveal: structure & bank

0:52 Mahoney at FLEX debate

3:21 Cowboys 2RF twist

4:12 IPAP out, Cotter in

5:16 Campbell vs Walker

5:57 Cody Walker 5/8 talk

6:48 CTW chaos + Chester bet

8:23 Herbie or Drinkwater?

9:21 Munster dream build

10:52 Budget scramble

12:03 “Atkinson season” move

12:41 Captaincy + final tweaks

13:35 Full team rundown

14:21 Discord + weekly updates

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In this episode, we break down the best PODs for NRL SuperCoach 2026 — the low-owned players who have the potential to become true gamebreakers and drive massive rank rises.

We discuss ownership leverage, upside, and the situations where backing a point of difference can separate you from the pack. These aren’t random darts, they’re calculated risks that could define your season.

Join the number 1 stats provider for SuperCoach, Fantasy and Draftstars at rugbyleaguefantasypro.com. With SuperCoach changing the scoring, and making it impossible to see who averages what, RLFP is the best resource out there to get any scoring stat you need.

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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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Hosts

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

Patreon

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Chapters

0:00 Intro: POD Hunters (sub 10% owned) + “peak head noise” season is here

2:39 League code + Patreon plug (teams, consensus build, weekly Q&A)

3:40 POD #1: Beau Fermor (Brimson effect = ceiling season?)

6:28 Tool edge: filtering stats by venue, weather, minutes (INSIGHT26 plug)

6:56 POD #2: Jesse Ramien (tin-foil hat Sharks right edge narrative)

10:15 POD #3: Ezra Mam (discounted rollercoaster, big upside at 5/8)

13:22 POD #4: Reuben Cotter (minutes + value case, “bell cow” chat)

17:04 POD #5: Kai Pearce-Paul (Tigers system, offloads, top 5 2RF ceiling?)

19:14 Sponsor break: Astute Newstead (home loan/upgrade)

19:34 POD #6: Isaac Tago (quiet Panthers value at ~500k)

22:21 POD #7: Will Penisini (Moses in = massive bump, right-edge upside)

26:39 POD #8: Daniel Tupou (Sam Walker back = try spree + elite floor)

31:13 POD #9: Aaron Clark (set-and-forget lock to save trades)

35:14 Wrap: nine PODs recap + drop your favourite in the comments

36:33 In-season schedule: Rage Trades, Subscriber Surgery, TLT, Buy/Hold/Sell, Captains

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The ultimate NRL SuperCoach 2026 cheapie guide is here and we’ve ranked the TOP 50 cheapies under $320K, covering Must-Haves, Good Options, Minutes Risk, Risky Picks, AE Nightmares and Fringe / Next Year options.

If you’re building for Vegas Round 1, this is the only cheapie breakdown you need. Whether you’re chasing overall rank or league wins, this tier list will shape your Round 1 structure.

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

Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC

Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ

Hosts

SC Brain

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/

Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/

Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/

Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set

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Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL

Patreon

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Chapters

0:00 50 Cheapies Ranked: The Ultimate 2026 SuperCoach Tier List

0:12 Brandon Smith Injury Bomb – What It Means for Your Team

0:43 Explaining the 6 Tiers: Must-Have to AE Nightmare

3:20 Jonah Pezet LOCKED? Why He’s in (Almost) Every Team

5:16 Hooker Chaos: Is Cheese a Must-Have or a Trap?

5:50 Bottom Dollar Wings You Can’t Ignore

7:06 Minutes Risk Warning: Cooper B & The Bench Trap

9:27 Green Dot Hype: Atkinson vs Sanders Showdown

11:02 Patston Scare: Head Knock but Still Essential?

16:17 Edge Battles: Chan vs Laban vs Lasati

21:20 AE Nightmares: The Cheapies That Will Ruin You

24:55 Deep Cut Smokies: Manly Middle & Hidden NPR Gems

32:02 Final Rankings: Our Top 5 Must-Haves for Vegas

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