Spy Talk | Round 25 games to target and avoid for NRL Supercoach?

G’day everyone,

Last week, I looked at each game and how many points I thought might be on offer.

I feel it’s a good way to try and value add at this time of year because with tries come big scores for our players and vice versa.

It could generally be the difference between a win for you and a loss that sends your SC squad on a plane to Thailand. 

Games to Targets/Avoid Ranked

I’ve given each game a ranking and a comment, which might help you find a target or two, or even help with sits v starts, which may also be the difference between winning and losing:

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Rabbitohs v Dragons – 5.5

It’s been as wet as I’ve seen in a while in Sydney, and the ground will be dead set soaked.

How well will each team defend? I’m not sure.

There could still be some points, but they may come in funny ways.

In short, I would not be keen on ANY outside backs, but maybe some middles can get busy and work up some stats if the ball isn’t dropped every two sets.

Generally avoid where possible, but it may suit a guy like Keaon Koloamatangi if the ball can remain in play and if he can play decent minutes on return from injury.

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Panthers v Raiders – 7

Plenty of rain on Wednesday night, but dry since.

Looking at past results, the Mudgee track has points in it.

A battle of the top sides means we can probably expect the same as if it were played in Parramatta in the dry.

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Approach this as a normal game between two top 4 sides.

6pm helps a little, rather than 8pm.

A real test of where both sides are at!

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Storm vs Bulldogs – 6.5

The weather looks ok, which is a big bonus, but with a big clash for both sides, defences should be ready for the battle.

Any game with the Dogs has typically involved decent defence, but are they running out of gas?

It’s hard to say if the Storm score 16 or 40 in this one.

The Dogs’ attack, on the other hand, is ok, but will they be up for this one?

I’m certainly not attacking this game with any PODs or skipper options, but it has the capacity to open up. 

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Sea Eagles v Dolphins – 8.5

This is where we could see points!

The sun should be back out by Saturday arvo, and if you have players in this game, I’d generally feel good about it.

Do I play Lehi!? Probably!

Is Turbo going to turn one on before the end of the year, or is he out of juice?

A bit to play out, but the scene is good for attack if the sides can deliver.

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Titans v Warriors – 7.5-8

I’m torn on this rating as both sides can be hard to predict of late.

Do the Warriors have a surge in them, or are they off the rails?

How they turn up probably dictates how many points we see from both teams, as a strong Wahs performance can often see a low-scoring clash.

Still a good game points-wise, one would expect, but not a certainty to be high scoring if the Wahs are resilient.

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Eels v Roosters – 8

This one should be dry, and hopefully, we will see some points.

Not a slam dunk match for SC players, but again, not a bad one to target.

Interesting to see if Parramatta can continue their form of the last 4 weeks.

Much like the Wahs above, this will dictate what kind of scoreline we see, as I have faith in The Chooks to throw a quality attack at them.

Teddy C is right on the cards!

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Knights v Broncos – 8.5 (For Brisbane)

Another day game, hopefully dry and a good game to target for Brisbane Broncos owners at least.

As for the Knights, maybe they already have a fork in them.

Does this mean they throw the footy around a bit more?

I would love to know because I have Gagai and have no idea what to do with him.

Brisbane tick – Newcastle no idea!

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Cowboys v Tigers – 8-8.5

On the surface, it seems to be a points fest based on recent meetings between the pair, but the Tigers have shown some tenacity at various stages this year and are at home at the 8^th wonder.

For owners of Tigers players, this looks the goods.

For the Cowboys, I’m truly unsure. Drinky, for example, could score 30 and I would not be shocked, or he could score 120 and I’d be equally unsurprised.  

Conclusion 

It’s getting harder to figure out which teams are still going to turn up with a defensive attitude and which teams will not.

It’s that time of the year after all!

The above guide can at least give you the best chance of nailing some decisions that can hopefully take you to a win in a knockout H2H match or climb the ranks in overall.

Keep an eye on the weather where you can, and good luck.

Cheers,

Spy