Squad breakdown: Rabbitohs & Tigers 2025 NRL Supercoach analysis

South Sydney enter the 2025 season with plenty of promise with Wayne Bennett returning to lead the club.

Boasting a roster full of strike-power, they’re considered by most to be genuine NRL premiership contenders if a few things can fall their way.

The pre-season hasn’t exactly unfolded smoothly, with a number of key players in doubt for round 1 due to ongoing injury concerns.

Coming off an abysmal 16^th placed finish last season, just one game clear of the wooden spoon, they present plenty of NRL Supercoach value to begin the campaign.

Let’s take a look at their Supercoach prospects to begin the NRL season.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs

1. Jye Gray
2. Isaiah Tass
3. Campbell Graham
4. Jack Wighton
5. Tyrone Munro
6. Cody Walker
7. Lewis Dodd
8. Tevita Tatola
9. Peter Mamouzelos
10. Davvy Moale
11. Keaon Koloamatangi
12. Jai Arrow
13. Tallis Duncan
14. Siliva Havili
15. Sean Keppie
16. Lachlan Hubner
17. Jamie Humphreys

Unavailable: Cameron Murray (Achilles, TBC), Latrell Mitchell (Hamstring, round 6), Campbell Graham (in doubt for round 1), Cody Walker (calf, likely available round 1), Alex Johnston (Achilles, TBC), Euan Aitken (Pec, early season), Lewis Dodd (suspension, round 2)

Analysis: Injuries will plague the start of the Rabbitohs season.

Latrell Mitchell is out for two months with a hamstring injury, with Jye Gray to slot in at fullback.

Cam Murray suffered a suspect Achilles rupture that will see him spend a long time on the sidelines if confirmed.

With Euan Aitken injured, Keaon Koloamatangi will likely have to start on the edge.

Draw: Dolphins (A), Dragons (A), Sharks (A), Panthers (H), Roosters (H), Cowboys (H), Bulldogs (A), Storm (A)

First five round rating: 4/10

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GUNS

Latrell Mitchell I FLB I $866,800

Latrell looks extremely fit this pre-season which is an ominous sign for NRL rivals, and Supercoach non-owners…

He’s fairly fixture proof, so the tougher games from round 3 onwards aren’t too concerning.

His 89 point average last season was his highest ever, between injuries and mixed performing Rabbitohs teams you feel there’s more on the horizon.

If the Bunnies and Latrell thrive under Bennett as most teams tend to, he could easily take that average toward 100+.

He’ll be a big watch in the trials, if he looks as sharp on field as he has on the Bunnies socials this pre-season he’s an exciting prospect.

Buy rating: 8/10

Keaon Koloamatangi I 2RF I $619,200

Koloamatangi averaged 63 points in 74 minutes playing across the edge and middle last season.

I’m expecting him to start on the edge this season where he averaged just 56.5 in 12 games in 2024.

I do feel that he’ll be a big beneficiary of what should be an improved side, mainly with the addition of greater attacking stats.

I don’t see him dropping many if any points on his average, and he could easily exceed 70+, but I’m happy to watch early.

I’m keen to see his exact role and minutes under Bennett along with how the Bunnies perform early in the season.

Buy rating: 5/10

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Cameron Murray I 2RF I $610,400

Disclaimer: I’m a huge Cam Murray fan boy, so all of the below will probably be biased…

After fears he’d miss the opening month or so of the season he’s been cleared to return from a hand injury for round 1.

He averaged just 62 points per game from 69 minutes per game last season.

It’s his lowest Supercoach average in over five years.

In 14 games last season he scored just two and set up one, I’m certain this rate will increase this season.

He’ll likely be underdone due to the uncertainty around his availability, so let’s see how he looks in trials then reconsider.

Buy rating: 5/10

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MID-RANGERS

Cody Walker I 5/8 I $559,800

Cody was heavily on my radar, but reports now suggest he’s in doubt to start the season.

At 35-years-old this is a bit of a red flag from a Supercoach perspective.

Being in doubt you’d assume he’s probably very unlikely to feature in any trials which means you’d be going in sight unseen.

He averaged 57 last season and in 2022, with a 69 point average wedged in between in 2023.

Granted they were high scoring years across the NRL with different rules, he averaged a monster 84 and 74 points in 2021 and 2020.

If the Bunnies return to form under Bennett there’s no reason why Cody can’t improve up towards the 70 point mark.

Unlikely for me, but I’ll reconsider as we get nearer round 1, especially if no other 5/8s catch the eye.

Buy rating: 5/10

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Campbell Graham I CTW I $505,600

Graham averaged 69 points per game in 2023 before missing the entirety of last season due to injury.

He’s been priced on an average of approximately 51.5 this season.

I have high expectations for the Rabbitohs this season, so I’m happy to include a few of their attacking contingent.

It’s been confirmed he’s broken his hand at training, with no confirmation yet of whether he’ll be fit for round 1.

He’s hopefully available, but watch this space.

Buy rating: 7/10

Tyrone Munro I CTW I $397,500

Munro is an outstanding talent and one that I’m keen to take a bit of a flyer on early.

I would need to see him on the left edge outside Cody Walker, if on the right he’s less appealing.

He’s entirely attack reliant, so he’d be one to play on match-up early.

Injury plagued him last season, managing just three 80 minute games to end the year for scores of 37 v Newcastle, 72 v Penrith and 37 v the Roosters.

The season prior he played three games for scores of 65, 91 and 47.

There’s risk involved as he can go very low, but as long as he’s in Alex Johnston’s vacant left wing role I think the tries will flood in.

Buy rating: 7/10

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CHEAPIES

Lewis Dodd I HFB I $336,000

I’m putting the English recruit down to a pre-season watch.

With Jamie Humphreys and Jayden Sullivan lurking I’m not convinced there’s much job security for an untested NRL halfback.

Further, the fact he’s only available at HFB and not as dual HFB-5/8 isn’t ideal.

I think that Walker and Latrell will get all the attacking ball in this side, with Dodd steering them around the park which tends not to be a great Supercoach role.

Not for me, but if he impresses in the trials I’ll reconsider.

Buy rating: 4/10

Isaiah Tass I CTW I $327,900

Tass starts very cheap and is a decent enough worker.

At the price in what should be a lethal attacking outfit he’s a little enticing.

My major concern is that Cody and Latrell will attack plenty down the left edge you’d imagine, while Graham on his inside will run lots of hard crash balls.

I fear he’ll be a little starved of quality ball on the right wing provided that is where he lands.

I don’t mind him, but between him and Munro I don’t really want to own both, and I’d much prefer the left winger which has always been the gold mine at the Rabbitohs.

I’m not putting a line through him, but not for me right now as a probable Munro owner.

For those not starting Munro though, he’ll likely be a little more enticing.

His job security is decent enough so if there’s a lack of decent CTW cheapies to begin the season his stocks will rise.

Buy rating: 6/10

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Peter Mamouzelos I HOK I $302,900

Minutes will be the concern for Mamouzelos who finally gets a starting opportunity with the departure of Damien Cook.

I don’t think his job security is great and there’s no guarantee he’ll get 80 minutes.

He could quite easily play 50-60 minutes in a job share with Humphreys.

If we get word he’ll be an 80-minute hooker it’ll change my view on him entirely.

He did have one game of 80 minutes last season for a score of 73, with 53 in base which is excellent.

If this was the norm he’d be a must-have, but I do worry it’s a one-off.

In other big minute games last season he produced:

• 50 points in 55 minutes with 34 in base
• 68 points in 59 minutes with 34 in base
• 48 points in 63 minutes with 28 in base

The scoring is quality, but he had major attacking stats in all of these.

I’m certainly not ruling him out to begin the year, but with Sandon Smith already one high quality cheapie hooker option I’ll likely be looking elsewhere.

Buy rating: 5/10

Josh Schuster I 2RF I $265,100

Schuster is highly owned as it stands, but I’m not convinced he’ll be in the 17 for round 1.

Another major trial watch and TLT watch.

Buy rating: 2/10

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Wests Tigers

The Wests Tigers will be desperate to end a run of three consecutive wooden spoons in 2025.

They’ve recruited very well, headed by four-time NRL premiership winner Jarome Luai, so there’s no reason why they can’t significantly improve this season.

The poor 2024 campaign means there’s plenty of Supercoach value to be had for those believing the club will be improvers this season.

A fairly soft draw to begin the season also enhances their Supercoach credentials.

Let’s take a look at their Supercoach prospects to begin the NRL season.

Wests Tigers

1. Jahream Bula
2. Jeral Skelton
3. Starford Toa
4. Adam Doueihi
5. Sunia Turuva
6. Lachlan Galvin
7. Jarome Luai
8. David Klemmer
9. Api Koroisau (Tallyn Da Silva)
10. Terrell May
11. Alex Seyfarth
12. Samuela Fainu
13. Jack Bird
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Fonua Pole
16. Royce Hunt
17. Alex Twal

Unavailable: Api Koroisau (suspension, round 2), Brent Naden (knee, round 6-8), Justin Olam (Knee, TBC)

Analysis: It’s a very new-look Tigers roster heading into the 2025 season after a big recruitment drive.

There’s spots up for grabs in the backline, with Sunia Turuva to either play centre or wing.

Justin Olam’s future is in doubt with a knee injury, meaning Starford Toa may start at centre.

Turuva could also make the move, open a win spot for Luke Laulilii.

Jack Bird is also able to play numerous positions, but recent reports suggest he’ll look to cement a lock role this season.

If that’s the case, it’ll likely see Alex Seyfarth start on the edge.

Jarome Luai had an injury scare at training but has been cleared of anything serious and is a chance to feature in the trials.

Latu Fainu and Tallyn Da Silva will battle for the utility bench role.

Draw: Knights (H), Eels (A), Dolphins (A), Warriors (H), Broncos (A), Knights (A), Eels (H), Sharks (H)

First five round rating: 8/10

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GUNS

Lachlan Galvin I 5/8 I $624,200

Galvin averaged an outstanding 64 points per game last season with 30 in base.

What’s more remarkable is that he did it as an 18-year-old in a side that won the wooden spoon.

Can he back it up or will the dreaded second year syndrome strike?

The kid looks a genuine star, so I’m fairly confident he produces another strong year.

My biggest question mark will be how he gels with Jarome Luai and how much of the attacking ball he sees.

Despite being a rookie, he had plenty of good ball when he wanted it last season which may alter with Luai leading the team at seven.

I don’t mind the play, but I’ll likely either look to lock in a proven gun in Dylan Brown or opt for value elsewhere at 5/8.

Buy rating: 4/10

Api Koroisau I HOK I $612,300

Koroisau misses round 1 due to suspension and is likely to relinquish the goal-kicking duties to Adam Doueihi.

As he misses round 1, we may not have confirmation of him goal-kicking this season even if he does retain the duties.

If goal-kicking I’ll almost certainly consider at some stage in the season.

Buy rating: 3/10

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MID-RANGERS

Terrell May I FRF I $597,500

May is priced on a 61 point average from 45 minutes per game at the Roosters.

With the Tigers lacking middles, he should see a minimum of 55-60 minutes per game and potentially more.

He busts tackles, offloads and will forge a lethal combination on the line with hooker Api Koroisau.

In games of 55+ minute or more last season he averaged 81 points per game.

There were games where he played huge minutes for the Roosters so this is inflated a bit, but regardless it suggests there’s improvement to come on his 61 point average.

He looms as a potential set-and-forget FRF this season.

Buy rating: 8/10

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Jarome Luai I 5/8-HFB I $582,200

Luai could take charge of the Tigers and average 75+ and be a must-have, or struggle in a poor outfit and average 45.

I don’t know what the answer is.

Stats can help guide the decision to start with or without him in NRL Supercoach, but when shifting clubs with such different performance levels, also between such different roles, I think eye test will be the only effective guide.

He’s averaged 70 points per game in recent years without Cleary at Penrith, but it’s still in an elite team.

Dual HFB-5/8 is extremely useful too.

If he dominates in trials I’ll be very tempted, but he won’t feature in my team until I see it with my own eyes.

Huge trial watch…

Buy rating: 5/10

Samuela Fainu I 2RF I $517,500

Fainu was extremely consistent in an inconsistent team last season.

With an improved squad and a full year as a starter under his belt there’s no reason why he can’t improve in 2025.

He’s priced on a 53 point average from 2024.

In 16 games of 80 minutes last season he averaged 57 points per game.

Not for me round 1, but he’s one that you could easily argue is undervalued.

Buy rating: 4/10

Jeral Skelton I CTW I $499,200

Skelton is very popular to begin the season with the nature of his football.

He has a high workrate, bust tackles, offloads and is a strong finisher.

It is an extremely friendly style of game to Supercoach, but I’m not convinced despite some very positive signs.

He’s discounted having played just four games last season for the Bulldogs.

In those games he averaged 64 points with an excellent 35.25 in base stats.

Based on a small sample size of seven games in the last two seasons, he had a base + power PPM of 0.56, equating to 44.8 points per 80 minutes.

If the Tigers don’t fire will he get many attacking opportunities? Can he sustain the heavy workload at NRL level week in, week out?

While there’s plenty of upside and I could be among a host of coaches scrambling to buy him in round 2, I just want to see how the Tigers perform.

Buy rating: 5/10

Alex Seyfarth I 2RF I $435,400

I’m unlikely to start with Seyfarth, he does however present a decent case though.

I don’t love his job security, however I also don’t see a lot of edge players at the club that’ll threaten his position too much.

Seyfarth is priced on a 44 point average from 48 minutes per game.

In three games of 80 minutes on the edge last season he averaged 63PPG with 45 in base.

He could be a sneaky good pick-up, I’m just worried he doesn’t get the 80 minutes or could drop to the bench at any time.

Buy rating: 5/10

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Adam Doueihi I 5/8-CTW I $431,700

Doueihi returned in round 16 last season from a lengthy injury lay-off.

In his seven games to finish the season he averaged 49 points per game, with a decent 28 in base.

Due to playing limited games he’s priced on a 44 point average.

If he wins back the goal-kicking duties he’s a genuine starting option as a dual CTW-5/8.

If he doesn’t goal-kick I wouldn’t consider him.

Buy rating: 6/10

CHEAPIES

Luke Laulilii I CTW I $288,400

Laulilii is a chance to play in round 1, but may start the season in NSW Cup.

He averaged 38 points per game last season, but is priced on a 30 point average due to limited games played.

Minus the game that he played 50 minutes he bumps up slightly to 40PPG.

I don’t really want the winger that lands on Luai’s edge, but regardless he’ll be a reasonable cheapie play if winning a starting spot.

Buy rating: 5/10 (if named)

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Royce Hunt I FRF I $249,000

I’m not sold on Hunt yet, but there are minutes to be won in the Tigers middle.

I feel he’s best utilised in a Spencer Leniu type role in exploding off the bench, but perhaps he’ll get bigger game time at his new club where he may even start.

He’s not a huge worker, but he is explosive and can find some attacking stats.

If he can increase his 25 minutes per game from last season to 35+, and find the odd attacking stat off Api, he can hopefully earn a bit of cash for an upgrade.

If there’s decent cheapies at FRF by round 1 I’ll potentially avoid, but at this stage he does look a decent fourth FRF cheapie.

Buy rating: 6/10