This episode recaps Week 1 of the NRL SuperCoach 2026 trials, focusing on early impressions, players who caught the eye, and the initial talking points to come out of the first hit-outs. We discuss performances, roles, and minutes, while keeping context front of mind given how unpredictable trial footy can be.

This is not about locking players in. It’s about observing trends, identifying early standouts, and understanding what matters and what should be ignored at this stage of the preseason. As always, trial form is just one piece of the puzzle.

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Chapters

00:00 Trial Footy Is Back (And So Is the Addiction)

01:05 Why This Trial Matters + Prize League Details

01:55 New Scoring Chaos: 219 Players, Big Changes

04:17 Bulldogs vs Cowboys: What Actually Matters

05:40 Cowboys Halves Drama: Clifford vs Perdu vs Drinkwater

07:55 Heilum Lukey Injury Bombshell (10 Rounds)

09:10 McKaylee Season: “I’m Ready to Get Hurt Again”

12:00 Hooker Watch: Marnie, Hayward and the New Meta

17:38 Dragons vs Knights: The Real Trial Test

18:20 Setu Tu Cash Cow Alert

20:20 Trey Mooney Hype Train (Next Terrell May?)

22:20 Knights Halves Fight: Sharpe vs Smith

24:55 Fletcher Sharpe MUST Start

27:25 Couchman Brothers: Who We Actually Want

30:55 Marzhew, KP & Knights Kicking Watch

34:00 Final Takeaways + Daily Trial Recaps Ahead

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