NRL Round 5 team lists: Full squads + NRL Supercoach analysis

The dust has begun to settle on yet another frantic opening to the NRL Supercoach season, with a month of action now in the books.

We’ve had a new stats server introduced, cheapies exploding, injuries and suspensions in full flow and an influx of NRL point-scoring to kick off the new campaign.

With a four-game sample size, we can begin to understand the landscape of the 2026 Supercoach season a little better.

One early take is that halfbacks are hot property…

Tanah Boyd has been a revelation this season with a 105 points average, and no, that’s not a typo…

Round 3 saw the big guns stand tall, with Nathan Cleary (117), Nicho Hynes (110), Jahrome Hughes (105) and Adam Doueihi (112) all raising the bat.

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To make matters a little bit trickier, our cheapie cash cows hit the skids in Daniel Atkinson (19) and Ethan Sanders (37).

The pair have made just $76k and $89k respectively, sitting with breakevens of 35 and 29.

Not what we were after.

So do we cut ties early and find the cash to upgrade, or hope for a big score to inject another round of price rises to make the jump to the gun HFB simpler?

Tough question, but what I do know is the Flex position is a huge option to get a third HFB into your teams.

The Cooma Stallions had a better week with 1,260 points to jump to 27k overall.

I may sound like a broken record, but I’m extremely happy with my team having jumped on the likes of Joe Chan and Arama Hau early for their price rises, and very few fires to put out.

With $443k in the bank to spend this week, I’m hopeful of some continued rank rises to come.

Let’s take a look at NRL Supercoach Round 5, with squad lists courtesy of Fox Sports.

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DOLPHINS v SEA EAGLES

Thursday, 8pm, Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe

Dolphins: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Max Plath 10. Felise Kaufusi 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles

Bench: 14. Brad Schneider 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Ray Stone 17. Francis Molo 18. Kurt Donoghoe 19. Trai Fuller

Reserves: 20. Oryn Keeley 21. Tevita Naufahu 22. Brian Pouniu

Analysis: The Dolphins have the bye next week, so there’s no players in this team not named Kulikefu Finefeuiaki that I would be investing in.

A three-game sample size is probably enough to ensure the scoring is not a flash in the pan; a four-game sample size is surely enough, right?

I was extremely close to pulling the trigger last week with a boost, but I held off to bank the extra trade.

I’m okay with it, but congratulations to those who did make the move.

I think he’s a must.

He’s priced at a manageable $621k, having risen $169k so far.

He’s averaging 89 points per game with an absurd 63 in base, along with four tackle busts per game.

He scored 99 against the reigning premiers in a fairly heavy defeat, with one linebreak as his only major attacking stat.

He had a try disallowed due to a forward pass, then a miraculous Reece Walsh tackle stopped another.

Had they gone the other way, he’s hitting 150 points…

With a breakeven of 29, you could wait until after the bye if you have more pressing issues; it’ll cost you approximately $50k, but regardless, the big fella is a buy in round 5 or 7.

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Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic 2. Clayton Faulalo 3. Tolutau Koula 4. Reuben Garrick 5. Lehi Hopoate 6. Luke Brooks 7. Jamal Fogarty 8. Taniela Paseka 9. Brandon Wakeham 10. Kobe Hetherington 11. Haumole Olakau’atu 12. Ben Trbojevic 13. Jake Trbojevic

Bench: 14. Jake Simpkin 15. Corey Waddell 16. Ethan Bullemor 17. Simione Laiafi 18. Paul Bryan 19. Josh Feledy

Reserves: 20. Joey Walsh 21. Jackson Shereb 22. Blake Wilson

Analysis: You couldn’t really go near any Manly players outside of Tom Trbojevic after their winless start to the season.

However, with Anthony Seibold sacked and Kieran Foran incoming as interim coach, we’re likely to see some change to roles and output.

With games incoming against the Dolphins, Dragons, Cowboys and Eels, the draw is quality.

After this week, we’ll have an idea of what ‘FozBall’ looks like, along with who the Supercoach winners and losers are.

Turbo is, of course, the exception; he’s averaging 89 points per game in a side that hasn’t won a game.

He had a season low of 76 points, but let me reflect on why.

For all Manly’s early-season pain, they barely stood a chance against a Roosters side that completed a truly remarkable 50/52 sets in wet conditions, without giving away a penalty.

Turbo notching 76 points in that game is more than okay.

I think he’s a strong buy, with my only concern being that if Manly continues to regress, how limited will his opportunities be?

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RABBITOHS v BULLDOGS

Friday, 4:05pm, Accor Stadium, Sydney

Rabbitohs: 1. Jye Gray 2. Alex Johnston 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Jack Wighton 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Jamie Humphreys 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Bronson Garlick 10. Keaon Koloamatangi 11. David Fifita 12. Tallis Duncan 13. Cameron Murray

Bench: 14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Lachlan Hubner 16. Sean Keppie 17. Liam Le Blanc 18. Jayden Sullivan 19. Moala Graham-Taufa

Reserves: 20. Salesi Ataata 21. Thomas Fletcher 22. Latrell Siegwalt

Analysis: The Rabbitohs are fresh off the bye, into a blockbuster Easter Friday clash with the Bulldogs. I love this fixture every year!

I think the Rabbitohs attack is good enough to put points on any club, but it is worth noting their upcoming draw against the Bulldogs, Raiders, Dragons and Storm is tough.

Not awful, but tough.

Latrell Mitchell is certainly on my radar, priced at $679k with an average of 89 and a breakeven of 67.

Anyone outside of the Dogs would have me very interested this week.

That being said, Trell loves this big stage.

Keaon Koloamatangi looks like a near-must at some point, but it’s not urgent.

He’s averaging 69 points per game, priced at $661k with a breakeven of 84.

Those numbers probably don’t scream buy me, however, he’s done so with zero major attacking stats to his name in 71 minutes per game.

We know he has tries in him, they will start to come in time, which will see the 100+ scores begin to drop.

He’s averaging an excellent 64 in base stats per game.

I’m going to monitor the Rabbitohs Supercoach contingent this week, and look to pounce next round.

Still no sign of Brandon Smith.

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Bulldogs: 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Enari Tuala 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Lachlan Galvin 8. Max King 9. Bailey Hayward 10. Samuel Hughes 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Jacob Preston 13. Jaeman Salmon

Bench: 14. Kurt Mann 15. Sitili Tupouniua 16. Harry Hayes 17. Sean O’Sullivan 19. Bronson Xerri 20. Lipoi Hopoi

Reserves: 21. Jake Turpin 22. Logan Spinks 23. Jonathan Sua

Analysis: The Bulldogs are another team I’m reluctant to target at the moment with a tough Easter Friday match-up into the Penrith Panthers in Round 6.

The Bulldogs are one of the best defensive sides in the NRL, but this doesn’t translate to Supercoach scoring.

Last year’s top four side, currently winning 2/3 this season, have the worst attacking output in the NRL with just 2.3 tries per game.

They sit last, and alongside the Dragons and Titans are the only club averaging less than three tries per game.

Jacob Kiraz is somewhat of an exception here, after his dire 28 points against the Raiders (in a monsoon), he bounced back with 86 points against the Knights.

While it looks attractive, he did so with a try, try-assist and linebreak assist.

86 points used to be the base and power output for King Kiraz!

The stat that tells me he’s far from 100% fit?

He’s busted two tackles in three games this year. 

In 2025, he averaged five tackle breaks per game!

Avoid, reassess post Penrith.

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PANTHERS v STORM

Friday, 8pm, CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Thomas Jenkins 3. Paul Alamoti 4. Casey McLean 5. Brian To’o 6. Blaize Talagi 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Freddy Lussick 10. Lindsay Smith 11. Isaiah Papali’i 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo

Bench: 14. Jack Cogger 15. Billy Phillips 16. Scott Sorensen 17. Luke Garner 18. Izack Tago 19. Kalani Going

Reserves: 20. Tom Ale 21. Billy Scott 22. Jack Cole

Analysis: With clashes incoming against the Storm and Bulldogs, the Panthers draw couldn’t get much harder, but does it matter right now?

The football they’re playing at the moment genuinely makes opposition irrelevant.

What I will say is that if the draw was soft, you’d be boosting for three Penrith attacking players.

Tommy Goat Jenkins is averaging 109 points this season with an absurd 10 tries to his name.

He’s $782k with a -2 breakeven, mental…

If he didn’t have these two games incoming, I’d bite the bullet and buy, but I can’t stomach the price.

Further, with Melbourne losing two very rare two games in a row, surely they’re up for this one?

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I’m hoping for a few lower scores to pick him up cheaper as the draw softens by round 7/8.

However, if the tries do keep rolling in, we may not be able to afford the red-hot winger.

Good luck to those jumping on for the ride!

On the right wing, Brian To’o is remarkably averaging just 50 points per game.

Jenkins has had 10 tries and 8 linebreaks, To’o has had two tries and one linebreak. I feel for those unlucky coaches who started with To’o.

At $563k with a breakeven of 109, he could be a steal at near $500k when the run eases up.

Isaah Yeo played his lowest game time essentially since he became an NRL starter with just 45 minutes against the Eels due to the blowout scoreline.

Fortunately, he scored early for a healthy 76-point score.

I’m a happy owner with a 72 point average, and I’m hoping tighter contests lead to big minutes over the next fortnight, but with early showers inevitable this season, he’ll be a sell in coming weeks, hopefully for a nice profit.

Between Cleary, IPap (played the full 80), McLean and anyone else on this roster, I could write another 10,000 words, but we’ll save it for the podcast.

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Storm: 1. Sualauvi Faalogo 2. William Warbrick 3. Jack Howarth 4. Nick Meaney 5. Siulagi Tuimalatu-Brown 6. Cameron Munster 7. Jahrome Hughes 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh King 11. Joe Chan 12. Alec MacDonald 13. Trent Loiero

Bench: 14. Tyran Wishart 15. Davvy Moale 16. Jack Hetherington 17. Cooper Clarke 18. Lazarus Vaalepu 19. Manaia Waitere

Reserves: 20. Angus Hinchey 21. Trent Toelau 22. Preston Conn

Analysis: Melbourne are extremely Supercoach relevant this season, but I wouldn’t look to invest this week due to the Penrith match-up.

Despite the shock loss to the Cowboys, big names in Jahrome Hughes (105), Sua Fa’alogo (93) and Harry Grant (73) all scored well.

It was a down week for Stefano Utoikamanu (49), while Cam Munster has dropped $57k and sits with a breakeven of 101 points.

With games against the Panthers, Warriors and Raiders incoming, he’d could be an easy move from Jonah Pezet very shortly.

Moses Leo hasn’t kicked on from his strong early start, with back-to-back scores of 34 and 21 to sit at $317k with a breakeven of 48.

He’s been dropped in place of the returning Nick Meaney after some poor form, sell.

Jack Howarth is in doubt which could give Leo a reprieve, regardless I don’t mind him as a sell.

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DRAGONS v COWBOYS

Saturday, 5:30pm, Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah

Dragons: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. David Fale 6. Lyhkan King-Togia 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart

Bench: 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Blake Lawrie 16. Jacob Halangahu 17. Hame Sele 18. Josh Kerr 19. Tyrell Sloan

Reserves: 20. Loko Jnr Pasifiki Tonga 21. Kade Reed 22. Setu Tu

Analysis: Despite a nice draw incoming against the Cowboys, Sea Eagles and Rabbitohs, it’s very hard to go near any Dragons on current form.

The likes of Jaydn Su’A and Luciano Leilua are ticking over okay and are holds, while the only player you’d really look to buy is Valentine Holmes.

Despite the awful form, Val’s averaging a very healthy 76 points per game.

The scary injury to Kyle Flanagan will see rookie Lyhkan King-Togia start on the left edge.

This will see Daniel Atkinson really take over this team and, in turn, push more ball to Holmes on the right.

For that reason, I think it’s worth holding Atkinson to see what he can produce, cut ties to a gun halfback if he flops this week.

Still no Setu Tu, with potential cheapie David Fale replacing Tyrell Sloan on the wing.

Toby Couchman returns at prop.

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Cowboys: 1. Scott Drinkwater 2. Braidon Burns 3. Jaxon Purdue 4. Tomas Chester 5. Murray Taulagi 6. Jake Clifford 7. Tom Dearden 8. Coen Hess 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Jason Taumalolo 11. Heilum Luki 12. Sam McIntyre 13. Reuben Cotter

Bench: 14. Soni Luke 15. Griffin Neame 16. Thomas Mikaele 17. Matthew Lodge 18. Harrison Edwards 19. Zac Laybutt

Reserves: 20. Kai O’Donnell 21. Kaiden Lahrs 22. Robert Derby

Analysis: The Cowboys have found a pulse with an outstanding upset victory over the Storm.

Their incoming draw against the Dragons, Broncos, Sea Eagles, Sharks and Bulldogs is very much mixed.

Heilum Luki is ticking over very nicely for owners with a 73-point average to date.

While I have no interest in buying, a major shout-out to Jake Clifford, who has casually knocked out a 72-point average with back-to-back 90s!

He’s been outstanding for the Cowboys even in the tougher losses.

I wouldn’t be investing in any Cowboys, but you can happily hold any of their players that you own, not named Reed Mahoney.

Tom Chester regains his place at centre on return from suspension, with Zac Laybutt dropping to the bench.

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TITANS v BRONCOS

Saturday, 7:35pm, Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast

Titans: 1. Keano Kini 2. Sialetili Faeamani 3. Jojo Fifita 4. AJ Brimson 5. Phillip Sami 6. Lachlan Ilias 7. Jayden Campbell 8. Klese Haas 9. Sam Verrills 10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui 11. Arama Hau 12. Beau Fermor 13. Chris Randall

Bench: 14. Kurtis Morrin 15. Cooper Bai 16. Moeaki Fotuaika 17. Oliver Pascoe 18. Max Feagai 19. Jett Liu

Reserves: 20. Jaylan De Groot 21. Adam Christensen 22. Jenson Taumoepeau

Analysis: Despite getting on the board for 2026, there’s still very little interest in the Titans from me.

The defending premiers this week, along with byes in round 8 and 13, make them very unappealing.

Arama Hau is an obvious option, though after his blistering performance against the Dragons, scoring a double, along with 50 in base stats for his 116-point score.

Apologies on my end for suggesting he was an avoid last week due to concerns around job security, I must admit I didn’t realise he had that performance in him!

He’s now $421k with a breakeven of -42, with big cash rises incoming.

I think he’s a decent buy this week, but missing $186k in rises so far makes him far from a must.

A gave Keano Kini one final chance to keep his spot at the Stallions up against the Dragons, and he failed to deliver.

He’s averaging 59 points to begin the season, which is well above his starting price point, but the eye test just isn’t quite there.

Kini himself is having a huge crack.

I just don’t trust the Titans to put him in positions to accumulate the major attacking stats that other fullback options in the game are notching with ease.

Jayden Campbell is two games back from injury and is averaging 97 points in a Titans side that has scored just six tries in that time.

Gun!

Another headache at halfback…

Despite his poor form, I suspect Tino Fa’asuamaleaui could be a pick up when he bottoms out at around $500-550k in a few week’s time, but we’ll need to see greater output to do so.

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Broncos: 1. Reece Walsh 2. Deine Mariner 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

Bench: 14. Ben Hunt 15. Xavier Willison 16. Ben Talty 17. Aublix Tawha 18. Jaiyden Hunt 19. Antonio Verhoeven

Reserves: 20. Blake Mozer 21. Thomas Duffy 22. Va’a Semu

Analysis: After a poor start to the season, the Broncos have now become a little more relevant following a few price reductions.

They’ve produced two impressive performances against the Storm and Dolphins, and now face the Titans, Cowboys and Tigers.

Payne Haas has been named, let’s go!!! Whether or not he plays is another question, but it’s a good sign for those who held nonetheless.

I feel Reece Walsh is a must; non-owners can grab him at a $45k discount on his starting price.

I suspect he will push the 150 barrier at some stage in the next three weeks.

Despite the draw, there aren’t a huge number of other eye-catchers Supercoach-wise.

Kotoni Staggs is averaging 69 points, but he’s had five tries and a try-assist in that time.

Brendan Piakura played 80 minutes in his second game back from injury, scoring just 43 points essentially in base.

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SHARKS v WARRIORS

Sunday, 2pm, Shark Park, Sydney

Sharks: 1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. KL Iro 5. Samuel Stonestreet 6. Braydon Trindall 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Billy Burns 12. Teig Wilton 13. Jesse Colquhoun

Bench: 14. Siosifa Talakai 15. Thomas Hazelton 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Braden Hamlin-Uele 18. Mawene Hiroti 19. Hohepa Puru

Reserves: 20. Jayden Berrell 21. Michael Gabrael 22. Briton Nikora

Analysis: The Sharkies are a hard team to catch at the moment, with some mixed form to begin the year.

The Warriors will bounce back from a down performance against the Tigers, and then face the Roosters in a round 7 and round 12 bye.

For that reason, I’m a little reluctant to invest.

From round 8 onwards, I’ll be more interested.

Nicho Hynes has started on fire, averaging 88 points to sit at $740k with a breakeven of 59 points.

KL Iro has likely bottomed out at $626k at a $79k discount on his starting price.

He’s going okay, but the left edge hasn’t quite looked as good as last year.

He’s still bashing out 41 in base, which is immense, and the return of Teig Wilton should see more attack down that flank.

He does look like a pretty strong purchase, but it can probably wait until post bye.

Jesse Colquhoun is starting to produce some nice cash after scoring a try against the Raiders; he’s risen $94k and sits with a breakeven 25.

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Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 4. Adam Pompey 5. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Jacob Laban 13. Erin Clark

Bench: 14. Samuel Healey 15. Marata Niukore 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Tanner Stowers-Smith 18. Chanel Harris-Tavita 20. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava

Reserves: 21. Morgan Gannon 22. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 23. Ali Leiataua

Analysis: Despite a poor team performance, Tanah Boyd once again delivered the goods against the Tigers with 84 points.

He rose $52k to sit at $750k with a breakeven of 43.

While still scoring extremely well, I suspect he’ll be a sell in a week or two for a long-term halfback option.

He’s continued to surprise me all season, though, so perhaps he’s a keeper himself!

Time will tell.

Mitch Barnett suffered a broken thumb that’s set to sideline him for a month, which is unfortunate news for the luckless prop, but this is a significant win for new Jackson Ford owners.

Ford was another I suspected would be a sell over the next fortnight, but this all but assures him of big game time and output.

While Barnett is out, he’s an indefinite hold.

Keep an eye on Taine Tuaupiki, who is now starting at fullback, but is CTW eligible in Supercoach.

He’s averaged 59.8 points at fullback in recent years, with 42.5 in base and power stats.

Whether or not he retains the role remains to be seen.

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KNIGHTS v RAIDERS

Sunday, 4:05pm, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Knights: 1. Fletcher Hunt 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Fletcher Sharpe 7. Sandon Smith 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Phoenix Crossland 10. Trey Mooney 11. Dylan Lucas 12. Jermaine McEwen 13. Mathew Croker

Bench: 14. Harrison Graham 15. Tyson Frizell 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Thomas Cant 18. Tyson Gamble 19. Wilson De Courcey

Reserves: 20. Cody Hopwood 21. Francis Manuleleua 22. James Schiller

Analysis: I’d very much had reservations about the Knights despite two early wins, but it’s hard to knock their performance against the Doggies.

Whether or not they can sustain it, I’m not sure, but I’ve seen more than enough to know they warrant respect and greater Supercoach consideration moving forward.

Trey Mooney returns from suspension and is a play for those who held; he’s in for a big performance against his old club.

Fletcher Sharpe has been named despite a concern late in the game on the weekend.

At $730k with a breakeven of 125, we can watch for another week or two, then pounce when he bottoms in price, hopefully looking injury-free.

Dom Young is back to his Supercoach best, for now, averaging an excellent 83 points per game.

Most reassuring is the fact that he was able to tonne up without Dylan Brown and Kalyn Ponga, who should significantly increase his output.

If they were available this week, I’d be tempted at just $603k with a breakeven of 50, but I’m more than happy to wait and watch, as there will be some low scores mixed with the big.

Dylan Lucas has bottomed out at $697k following $47k in price reductions.

He’s averaging 71 points with an excellent 62 in base.

He’s a 2RF season keeper and can be bought on any given week. 

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Raiders: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Simi Sasagi 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Josh Papali’i 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Noah Martin 13. Corey Horsburgh

Bench: 14. Jayden Brailey 15. Zac Hosking 16. Ata Mariota 17. Morgan Smithies 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Matthew Timoko

Reserves: 20. Owen Pattie 21. Jed Stuart 22. Daine Laurie

Analysis: Hudson Young continues to score well.

As per Lucas above, he’s a 2RF season keeper and can be bought at any time.

Simi Sasagi has locked down that centre position for now, with my only concern around job security (as an 80-minute starter) being that the Raiders are one from four.

It looks as though he’ll stay at centre long-term, but if the Raiders lose again this week, does it force a Timoko change with Sasagi into the pack? Who knows…

On current form, though, he looks a good pick up at $528k with a breakeven of 24, averaging 76 points with 39 in base. 

On top of that, in four games this season, he’s busted 26 tackles and had six offloads.

If he keeps the centre spot, he’s a season keeper; if he moves to the bench and plays 50-60 minutes, he’s a sell.

Tough one.

Noah Martin continues to score well and is an indefinite hold.

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EELS v TIGERS

Monday, 4:05pm, CommBank Stadium, Sydney

Eels: 1. Joash Papali’i 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Brian Kelly 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Jack Williams 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Dylan Walker

Bench: 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Charlie Guymer 17. Luca Moretti 18. Jack de Belin 19. Apa Twidle

Reserves: 20. Ronald Volkman 21. Teancum Brown 22. Araz Nanva

Analysis: After facing three of four preliminary finalists in the first month, Parramatta’s draw begins to open up against the Tigers and Titans.

Granted, the Tigers look great at the moment.

Regardless, I wouldn’t be looking to buy any of their players this week.

See what they dish up against the Tigers and look to pounce for the Titans match-up next week if they impress.

Jonah Pezet set up a late try to produce an admirable 52 points against Penrith.

He’s risen $130k so far and sits with a breakeven of 17.

Hold for another week or two, then upgrade to the likes of Cam Munster or Fletcher Sharpe.

Isaiah Iongi is out with an ankle injury, with Joash Papalii to start at fullback.

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Tigers: 1. Jahream Bula 2. Faaletino Tavana 3. Sunia Turuva 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Luke Laulilii 6. Jock Madden 7. Adam Doueihi 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Kai Pearce-Paul 13. Alex Twal

Bench: 14. Latu Fainu 15. Sione Fainu 16. Royce Hunt 17. Alex Seyfarth 18. Bunty Afoa 19. Jeral Skelton

Reserves: 20. Tristan Hope 21. Tony Sukkar 22. Patrick Herbert

Analysis: The Tigers have well and truly caught the attention of Supercoaches after arguably their best win in years against the Warriors over the ditch.

Adam Doueihi starred again, belting out 112 points despite looking like he’d lost a hamstring a week earlier.

Sitting at $645k with a breakeven of 33, it’s hard to push against anyone looking to invest in the Tigers playmaker, gun!

The only issue is, which gun halfbacks are you foregoing to get him? (Tune into the SC Playbook podcast tonight for a deep dive…)

Yes Maxy, I’ll give you your flowers, Alex Twal is flying. 

The Tigers lock has never been Supercoach relevant, but a huge rise in minutes to 64 per game this season, up from 46 last year, has him sitting with a 78 point average with a huge 64 in base.

He’s sitting at $548k with a breakeven of 12, making him very affordable as a dual FRF-2RF.

While the work rate and minutes are nice, the licence to offload with six in three games is particularly appealing.

He had just 22 offloads in the entirety of last season.