The Major Byes are tough, but the Minis can be even harder.

That’s probably what you’re thinking as we arrive in 16 with an Origin match on the other side of the Country taking out potentially 36 of the best players in the game.

Making it even harder is the fact the last two rounds of SuperCoach have been brutal on the injury front. 

Joining the wounded were highly owned players Haumole Olakua’atu and Mawene Hiroti who are facing at least a month out, and Keaon Koloamatangi who is also set to spend time on the sidelines.

It only goes to highlight the importance of having a deep squad and how valuable trades are. Every player you bring in now should be viewed as someone you want to keep – so trade cautiously!

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The Jaromen Empire had a good week scoring 1,053 in Round 15 and now sit in 1,082 overall. Owning Herbie Farnworth obviously helped my cause, but in general it was a consistent team performance with seven players scoring over 70.

My team value of $16.2m illustrates the depth I’ve built which helps to counter the fact I’m down to 13 trades left for the season. 

Hopefully I can continue to push up the ladder over the course of the bye rounds before a big finish.

A reminder that this week it’s important to stay fluid with your plans and glued to the Late Mail thread in the subscriber WhatsApp. Due to State of Origin and the increased squad sizes, teams may change an hour out from kick-off so Coaches will need to be on their toes. 

It may be best to work from the position that no players will backup from Origin even if named. So have your plans sorted in the event of late changes.

Let’s take a look at the NRL Supercoach round 16 teams, with squad lists courtesy of Fox Sports.

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TIGERS v RAIDERS

Friday, 8:00pm, Campbelltown Stadium

Tigers team: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To’a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Heath Mason 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal

Reserves:14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Sione Fainu 16. Latu Fainu 17. Jack Bird 18. Tony Sukkar 19. Charlie Murray 20. Charlie Staines 21. Kit Laulilii 22. Izaac Tu’itupou

Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Jed Stuart 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Zac Hosking 13. Corey Horsburgh

Reserves: 14. Owen Pattie 15. Simi Sasagi 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Ata Mariota 18. Noah Martin 19. Chevy Stewart 20. Danny Levi 21. Ethan Sanders 22. Pasami Saulo

Analysis:

The Tigers are a relevant side draw wise who play every game until Round 23 therefore offering bye coverage, but aside from Terrell May do not have many standout SuperCoach options.

Jarome Luai has been named to back up but surely will be unlikely given he will be on a place for most of Thursday. It feels more likely that Latu Fainu will move into the starting side and partner Heath Mason.

On Mason, the temptation will be there again for him as an option with his -30 breakeven, but don’t get sucked in as he could easily become a bench utility next week.

It’s another week to monitor Api Koroisau ($630k) as well as a potential POD at hooker. If it is that Tallyn da Silva isn’t the long term option on the bench we could get an 80-minute man for the run home.

I can also see a world later in the season when he picks up the goal kicking if the Tigers do opt to get a game into either Taylan May or Heamasi Makasini.

Jeral Skelton is another at $451k who is emerging as a downgrade at CTW. He’s got solid base and power of around 40 and can finish – he’s playable every week based on that work rate.

At the Raiders, Joseph Tapine ($641k) has a 3RA of just 57 since he was heavily brought in by coaches in Round 12. His minutes have also been down which is less than ideal. If you own, you hold with a view towards Round 19. I do think he’s a potential Haumole replacement as well given the price.

Jed Stuart, son of Ricky, is in and is a watch ahead of the Round 19 bye. He’s a bottom dollar CTW who should get 10 rounds to show what he can do. Given how the Raiders are going, he could be a way to free up cash in Round 18 which should be his third game.

With a breakeven of -24, Ethan Strange will also attract some suitors this week at $544k. He does have great attacking upside and probably scores well this week but with his low floor he would ultimately become a guy you’d only play on match-ups which makes him an avoid for me. He’s not reliable enough at this stage to be a five-eigthth one unless he picked up the kicking tee long term.

Second-rower Hudson Young is worth mentioning as well. He’s scored nearly 100 points more than the next best 2RF so far in SuperCoach and shapes as a good POD for the run home. He won’t be cheap and that will keep a lot of people away.

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WARRIORS v PANTHERS

Saturday, 3:00pm, Go Media Stadium

Warriors team: 1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Adam Pompey 4. Moala Graham-Taufa 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Luke Metcalf 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Marata Niukore 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark

Reserves: 14. Te Maire Martin 15. Jackson Ford 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Samuel Healey 20. Bunty Afoa 21. Tanah Boyd 22. Edward Kosi 23. Eddie Ieremia

Panthers team: 1. Daine Laurie 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Izack Tago 4. Casey McLean 5. Paul Alamoti 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Brad Schneider 8. Moses Leota 9. Mitch Kenny 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Scott Sorensen 12. Isaiah Papali’i 13. Matt Eisenhuth

Reserves: 14. Trent Toelau 15. Liam Henry 16. Luron Patea 17. Luke Garner 18. Luke Sommerton 19. Jack Cole 20. Mavrik Geyer 21. Preston Riki 22. Austin Dias 23. Harrison Hassett 24. Jaxen Edgar

Analysis:

With neither side playing the Round 18 bye, there’s not a ton of relevance in either squad.

At the Warriors, their credentials as a Top 4 side are genuine and with a pretty soft run home – especially for H2H finals – it would be great if they had more SuperCoach options but it’s probably credit to their whole team that there’s not.

Erin Clark has a 5RA of 78 since a lot jumped on and is continuing to score well despite his minutes coming down. He’s been awesome for those who went there from Payne Haas and is playing like a keeper.

At $672k, it’s not too late to jump on but the concern is always how long he can continue to keep up the work rate given he’s previously played in smaller minute roles.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is an interesting POD option at CTW at $572k. The left edge has been where the tries have come for the Wahs and his base and power stats are ok. He doesn’t frighten me like other CTWs but he should have a decent finish to the year given their draw.

The fullback Charnze Nicol-Klokstad is another POD option with 119 and 76 in his last two games and priced at just $591k. He’s made $90k in the last two weeks and is likely to make a bit more this week – if you’re stuck with a mid-ranger you need to get rid of, he could be an interesting play.

Nathan Cleary at $764k will be one of the most sold this week and I agree with the move. He plays just one of the next three games and that’s against the Doggies where he’s unlikely to hit his BE of 115.

It’s worth noting if you get rid of him this week, have a plan to get him back. If you remove his HIA impacted game, he’s averaging 82 on the year which puts him over 10 points clear as the best averaging halfback in SuperCoach.

The Panthers draw post Origin is also juicy with games against Eels, Rabbitohs, Tigers and Titans – you’ll want him back in. So just make sure you’ve got the funds to get to him in one trade.

It’s worth also monitoring Isaah Yeo who at just $570k is emerging as a great POD for the run home. His scoring is definitely down this year and he’s only scored over 60 once since Round 7. But he’s going to present elite value and POD ownership after Origin is over and he’s a gun of the past who’s capable of pushing a 75 average.

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DOLPHINS v KNIGHTS

Saturday, 5:30pm, HBF Park, Perth

Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Jack Bostock 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Francis Molo 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Mark Nicholls 11. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 12. Oryn Keeley 13. Kurt Donoghoe

Reserves: 14. Harrison Graham 15. Connelly Lemuelu 16. Ray Stone 17. Josh Kerr 18. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Max Feagai 20. Aublix Tawha 21. Trai Fuller 22. Peter Hola

Knights team: 1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Jack Cogger 8. Tyson Frizell 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Mathew Croker 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Phoenix Crossland

Reserves: 14. Brodie Jones 15. Thomas Cant 16. Jermaine McEwen 17. Elijah Leaumoana 18. James Schiller 19. Jackson Hastings 20. Fletcher Hunt 21. Kyle McCarthy 22. Jack Hetherington

Analysis:

Another two teams who don’t play Round 18 which makes them harder to attack at this time of year.

There’s been some chatter about Kurt Donoghoe ($460k) this week and with good reason given he appears the starting lock moving forward. 

He’s scored 53 and 85 in the last two weeks playing a hybrid of lock and hooker and is getting around 60-70 minutes per game.

While I think he’s a good play in Draft leagues, personally I don’t want to waste a trade at hooker unless I’m bringing in a proven gun. 

I will admit however that with the prospect of him getting a 2RF dual added in Round 18 (c’mon Sangster) and the ability to flip him and Connor Watson up and down for the run home, he does become an interesting watch. I’m just not sure I trust the Dolphins not to bench him.

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Jack Bostock will be well bought at $534k and a -72 breakeven after his monster score of 172. Don’t expect him to go mental against a strong defensive outfit, but I don’t mind the play for those who are chasing a quick cash injection.

If he scores 50 and 50 in the next two weeks, he will peak at around $675k in Round 18 and can be turned into an out and out gun. If I had Turbo in the flex, that’s one way to recoup your lost funds.

Herbie Farnworth is now $815k and has a 5RA of 100. It’s a tough break for non-owners and I would probably avoid if I could given you can pay less and get Jacob Kiraz next week who offers bye coverage.

Kodi Nikorima ($596k) is also a POD with a low breakeven of -34 this week who coaches could be attracted to with the Cleary sell. He has three scores under 35 this year so if you’re tempted, just know it comes with risk. For only about $10k more, I’d prefer Jahrome Hughes personally for the bye coverage.

Over at the Knights it is hard to get a gauge on them and their identity. There’s no doubting Dylan Lucas who’s a Top 5 2RF or CTW. But do we hold onto Fletcher Sharpe for the season?

I do think there’s a chance to go against him given their draw which is very tough for the rest of the season. They’ve got two byes between now and the end of Round 22 as well which we will have to negotiate.

After this week they play the Raiders, bye, Storm, Warriors, Raiders and the bye. That’s awful!

Bradman Best could be a fun POD for the end of the year and Dom Young also presents some interest for risk takers. He averaged 63 the last time he was on the right wing in the ‘Castle.

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RABBITOHS v STORM

Saturday, 7:35pm, Accor Stadium

Rabbitohs team: 1. Latrell Mitchell 2. Alex Johnston 3. Jack Wighton 4. Isaiah Tass 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Lewis Dodd 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Jai Arrow 9. Siliva Havili 10. Davvy Moale 11. Euan Aitken 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Lachlan Hubner

Reserves: 14. Ryan Gray 15. Sean Keppie 16. Liam Le Blanc 17. Tevita Tatola 18. Salesi Ataata 19. Keaon Koloamatangi 20. Cody Walker 21. Campbell Graham 22. Jacob Host

Storm team: 1. Ryan Papenhuyzen 2. Grant Anderson 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Xavier Coates 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Shawn Blore 12. Eliesa Katoa 13. Trent Loiero

Reserves: 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 16. Tui Kamikamica 17. Bronson Garlick 18. Ativalu Lisati 19. Alec MacDonald 20. Sualauvi Faalogo 21. Joe Chan 22. Lazarus Vaalepu 23. Keagan Russell-Smith 24. Kane Bradley

Analysis:

With the injury toll mounting at Souths, there’s not a lot of SuperCoach relevance in their squad. Losing Keaon Koloamatangi is a huge blow for people this week as well, but given his current role which makes him the best second-rower in SuperCoach I am going to hold him for the run home.

Latest news reports he’s avoided surgery and is considered a day-to-day prospect, making him a definite hold.

Euan Aitken has just a 3RA of 54 since he was heavily purchased in Round 13. He’s a hold through the bye period but probably needs to be upgraded or downgraded in Round 19.

Souths have been gritty this year and you don’t want to write them off, but I have made them a team to target in matchups for the run home based on their current personnel.

At the Storm, they’re now a hugely relevant side given they’ve finished their byes for the year and should be available every round until Round 27.

The main man from their squad who interests me this week is Jahrome Hughes who dropped a 136 on the Cowboys in his last game. At just $609k he is a perfect Cleary downgrade. And with a matchup against the Cowboys in the 3rd Major bye, he is a scary guy to not own.

Call me conservative but the fact he has a huge score in his rolling BE for the next few weeks makes him way more appealing then the halfback alternatives at the same price. The fact he won’t likely lose any cash from his current position, plus the match-ups upcoming for the Storm – I think he’s miles ahead of the other contenders.

Likewise if you don’t own Eli Katoa ($648k), he’s the number one Haumole replacement in my eyes. He’s got a 75 average and while he hasn’t hurt non-owners too badly this year, he’s as steady as they come and can feast when his inside man Hughes is firing.

As tempting as it might be to look at Tyran Wishart at just $317k, if he does get the start this week he’s likely to move back to the bench next week if Cameron Munster is fit where he risks becoming a AE nightmare.

Ryan Papenhuyzen has a 3RA of just 58. Does that mean you can fade him? I think while he has the goal kicking he has the ability to pull out a 120+ in any week so I wouldn’t do it.

Two other guys worth mentioning are Grant Anderson ($545k) and Nelson Asofa-Solomona ($443k) who are two good PODs. Anderson has seemingly won the right edge spot over Sua Fa’alogo, and NAS already has a score of 83 and 77 this season despite playing limited minutes.

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BRONCOS v SHARKS

Sunday, 2:00pm, Suncorp Stadium

Broncos team: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Josiah Karapani 3. Kotoni Staggs 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Jesse Arthars 6. Ezra Mam 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Corey Jensen 9. Cory Paix 10. Payne Haas 11. Brendan Piakura 12. Jordan Riki 13. Patrick Carrigan

Reserves: 14. Billy Walters 15. Kobe Hetherington 16. Xavier Willison 17. Jack Gosiewski 18. Tyson Smoothy 19. Selwyn Cobbo 20. Jaiyden Hunt 21. Deine Mariner 22. Blake Mozer 23. Ben Talty

Sharks team: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes

Reserves: 14. Daniel Atkinson 15. Jesse Colquhoun 16. Toby Rudolf 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Billy Burns 19. Hohepa Puru 20. Niwhai Puru 21. Jayden Berrell 22. Chris Veaila

Analysis:

The Broncos play the next Major and Mini bye so are SuperCoach relevant, yet there’s not many players worth touching on too closely.

Reece Walsh made a successful return from a knee injury and at $601k is cheap for what we know he can do. But keep in mind he’s had just two scores over 70 all season and is very reliant on tries.

We mentioned briefly Corey Jensen ($370k) to subscribers last week as a watch given his shift into the starting side, but he played just 37 minutes. Don’t be sucked in by his breakeven or score from last week as it was inflated by a try.

It could be worth monitoring Josiah Karapani ($290k) who seems to have jumped Deine Mariner and Selwyn Cobbo in the pecking order. The Broncos left winger has scored 13 tries this year – it’s great real estate – but can you trust the job security? I am not sure.

Adam Reynolds is a POD halfback option that some will look to at $626k and a 5RA of 67. But for the reasons mentioned above I’ll look at Jahrome Hughes.

Over at the Sharks, we’ve seen a mini resurgence from Briton Nikora who at $531k presentes a serious downgrade option from Haumole. He’s dropped a 67 and 108 in his last two games and the chemistry of him, Ramien and Sione Katoa has looked unreal to the eye.

The Sharks don’t play the next Major bye but do have a soft run home for H2H finals – freeing up over $100k on that trade is pretty tempting if you need a player for this week. 

Jesse Ramien still presents elite value at just $401k. He scored 45 despite a sin bin – that could’ve been close to a 60 in base + power if he stayed on the field for the full 80 and didn’t pick up the negative statistics.

As well as he went last week with 107, I don’t think Sione Katoa is a genuine SuperCoach option at $559k. He averaged 53 last year and I think he’s bound to settle around that mark again. He will have some big games no doubt though, so if you’re H2H focused he would be very playable in Rounds 22, 23 and 24.

Sifa Talakai will no doubt be popular this week. At just $303k he looks set to play left centre for the next 4-6 weeks per reports. He’s definitely undervalued for what we know he can produce as a starter, but with the risk he goes back to a bench role once Hiroti is fit, you’ll need to use a second trade to get him out of your side eventually. Not for me.

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ROOSTERS v COWBOYS

Sunday, 4:05pm, Allianz Stadium

Roosters team: 1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Lindsay Collins 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12. Siua Wong 13. Salesi Foketi

Reserves:14. Benaiah Ioelu 15. Zach Dockar-Clay 16. Blake Steep 17. Spencer Leniu 18. Ethan King 19. Makahesi Makatoa 20. Tom Rodwell 21. Taylor Losalu 22. Chad Townsend 23. Xavier Va’a 24. Jake Elliott

Cowboys team: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Robert Derby 3. Zac Laybutt 4. Viliami Vailea 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jaxon Purdue 7. Tom Dearden 8. Jordan McLean 9. Reece Robson 10. Coen Hess 11. John Bateman 12. Jeremiah Nanai 13. Reuben Cotter

Reserves: 14. Harrison Edwards 15. Sam McIntyre 16. Griffin Neame 17. Thomas Mikaele 18. Jake Clifford 19. Karl Lawton 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Kaiden Lahrs 22. Braidon Burns 23. Thomas Duffy 24. Marly Bitungane

Analysis:

There’s nine players from this match playing State of Origin so how the final teams shake down is anyone’s guess.

Connor Watson and Angus Crichton are two guys worth monitoring moving forward. Watson offers elite coverage at two positions and is still affordable at low $600s. Crichton was one of the best players in SuperCoach this year but hasn’t scored above 80 so far this season.

Crichton in particular could be a fantastic option post Origin given his price. We do expect eventually he won’t have Sandon Smith as his left half, so any change on that front could change his current output.

On Sandon, I think it’s pretty clear cut that you need a long term plan on what to do if you’re an owner. But while Sam Walker is on the sidelines again which should be until Round 19 at the earliest, he’s an easy hold with a great ceiling who will also be a valuable bye number.

If you don’t own James Tedesco ($817k) it’s a good week to get him. The Chooks have just one bye remaining for the season and it’s next week. But every time he’s on the park he’s capable of blowing other teams away. And if the Cows Origin contingent don’t play it could be this week.

Speaking of the Cows, it’s hard to find much SuperCoach relevance across their squad.

Yes, I was a frustrated Scott Drinkwater owner last round. Do I think he’s a hold? I don’t know.

What we do know about Drinky is that he’s much better when the Cows are going well. And their current draw hardly inspires me. So while he is likely a top 3 fullback once their whole contingent is on deck, we might not see the best out of him this week or in Round 18.

If there was a slam dunk option across the competition with elite bye coverage you could put into your flex, I’d seriously consider it. But I suspect that like most, there’s far bigger priorities given the injury and Origin back-ups.

The final thing to note on the Roosters – keep an eye on how they replace Victor Radley at lock. Long term he could take some time away from the game so we could get a cheaper guy with a role change come in to replace him.

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EELS v TITANS

Sunday, 6:15pm, CommBank Stadium

Eels team: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Zac Lomax 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Joash Papali’i 7. Dean Hawkins 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. J’maine Hopgood

Reserves:14. Dylan Walker 15. Matt Doorey 16. Wiremu Greig 17. Jordan Samrani 18. Joey Lussick 19. Charlie Guymer 20. Dan Keir 21. Ronald Volkman 22. Samuel Loizou

Titans team: 1. AJ Brimson 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Jojo Fifita 4. Phillip Sami 5. Allan Fitzgibbon 6. Kieran Foran 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Jaimin Jolliffe 9. Sam Verrills 10. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 11. Chris Randall 12. Beau Fermor 13. Klese Haas

Reserves: 14. Jacob Alick-Wiencke 15. Iszac Fa’asumaleaui 16. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 17. Moeaki Fotuaika 18. David Fifita 19. Tukimihia Simpkins 20. Sean Mullany 21. Tom Weaver 22. Brian Kelly

Analysis:

Many coaches had this week circled in the diary for a period to target the Eels. That was before we lost Mitch Moses to a calf injury.

Zac Lomax was well bought in Round 12 but at $737k and with a breakeven of 130, even if he does backup I don’t think he’s a purchase this week.

I’d much rather wait a week and pick up a CTW whose offering bye coverage in 18 and 19. As an owner I’m happy to have Lomax in the side, but under no illusions that he looks gassed. He’s had just one tackle busts in his last two games which is very unlike him.

Ryley Smith continues to get it down for owners and his price of $431k and BE of 34 means he could get close to $500k in a few weeks. He has a 3RA in the 50s which is very serviceable when we have needed him most. Keep going, son!

There’s some credit to looking at Will Penisini as a CTW downgrade at just $379k. As awful as Parra was last year, he still managed a 59 average and has solid base and power numbers.

I haven’t owned Isaiah Iongi ($562k) all season but if I did, I would be holding. With the Titans this week and Eels next, this is where you hope he can cash in with a score to at least go close to matching the big boys. 

Yes, there could be merritt to cashing him into a Bostock type whose riding the elevator to almost $700k in two weeks, but these are the matchups he could score points in.

At the Titans, outside of Round 18 they’re another team who are done with their byes for the year. Which means their availability is elite.

I think all of Jayden Campbell, AJ Brimson and Beau Fermor are decent options for coaches to target if they don’t own. 

If you take away the two games at centre, Fermor is averaging 72 which makes him a keeper at two positions. Is he going to have those breakout 100+ games in the run home? Who knows. But at just $588k he’s potentially the best value keeper available at CTW and 2RF.

Similarly, Brimson can have a lowish floor compared with other fullbacks, but the ceiling is great for a CTW or five-eighth at just $564k. It’s not the worst idea to stack both Titans options – him and Campbell – at the position given there’s no byes.

The biggest question re: the Titans are around skipper Tino Fa’asuamaleaui. At $699k and a BE of 132 many will say he’s a sell this week. And the news that he’s dealing with a sternum injury makes it difficult to decide given he’s been such a keeper.

On one hand, his dual and 80 average prior to the last two weeks makes him arguably the most valuable player in the position. But on the other, when you see his base drop to just 41 and 43 in the last two rounds and his minutes drop to 54 you can see the pros to selling.

Arguably the best thing would be Tino getting a rest this week so we can reassess in Round 17.

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