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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SC Brain

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SC Whisperer

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SC Mattrix

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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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This episode focuses on underpriced players for NRL SuperCoach 2026, breaking down which players appear to be priced below their potential and could be set for big seasons. We look at why these players are underpriced, what has changed in their role or situation, and where the upside sits.

Not every cheap price leads to a breakout. We discuss which underpriced players have genuine reasons to improve, where the risk still lies, and how to approach buying into value without chasing points from last year. This episode is about identifying upside early and understanding when the price is actually wrong.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

*Recorded before scoring changes*

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SC Mattrix

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Chapters

00:00 9 Underpriced Guns for 2026

00:10 Welcome + SuperCoach Sister joins

00:26 The 10K run that broke the Whisperer

03:14 Brian To’o under 600k?!

05:46 Haumole POD play with Fogarty

08:26 Taylan May’s hidden discount

10:54 Keaon Koloamatangi bounce-back case

13:37 Jerome Hughes still elite value?

16:39 Jye Gray fullback gamble

20:35 Kalyn Ponga at 600k — buy or trap?

23:22 Isaiah Papali’i edge role unlock

25:48 Sam Walker’s ceiling with DCE

31:07 Final verdict + wrap-up

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In this episode, SC Sister reveals her team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, walking through the basics of team building for newer players. We cover how to approach structure, what to prioritise when selecting players, and how to avoid common mistakes that can trip people up early.

This episode is designed for beginners or anyone wanting a simple, clear explanation of how to build a SuperCoach team without overcomplicating things. We talk through roles, balance, value, and decision-making in a way that’s easy to follow, while still applying the same logic experienced coaches use.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

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SC Brain

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SC Whisperer

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SC Mattrix

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Chapters

00:00 Special Guest Reveal SuperCoach Sister joins 7 Tackle Set

00:41 How She Started From first season to full-blown obsession 01:41 The Newbie Gap Why SuperCoach jargon loses new players

03:17 Biggest Rookie Mistakes The errors that ruin your season early

04:16 League Code and Prizes $500 to win, $1,000 for Patreon, weekly prize packs

05:14 Hooker Strategy Why Harry Grant is the “set and forget” play

08:10 Payne Haas Lock The safest 850k captaincy-style front row start

11:00 Cheapie Watch Begins Duals, bench picks, and the first cash cows

13:58 Wildcard Bench Pod The risky cheapie placeholder and why it might pay off

14:46 Tino Hype Train Front row move, dual hopes, minutes and upside

17:34 Jermaine McEwen Breakdown 80 minutes, price value, Knights edge upside

19:17 2RF Value Pick Hamish Stewart floor, minutes, and cash generation

20:37 The Cleary Decision Matchup proof stats and the FOMO dilemma

24:08 5/8 Punt Explained Cody Walker as the budget release valve

25:52 Centre Wing Spend-Up The “beefy” line and where the team gets unique

26:51 Casey McLean Pod Case Ceiling, improvement, and why he beats Toto

30:37 Taylor May With a Bye Round 1 sit, round 2 upside, and POD leverage

32:31 Fullback Safe Picks Keeney and Faalogo no-brainers

32:39 Ponga at Flex Goal-kicking swing, Knights attack bounce, pivot plans

36:18 Final Verdict Is this structure actually the blueprint for 2026?

36:29 Where To Find SuperCoach Sister IG + YouTube plug

37:10 League Code Reminder 768857 and daily preseason content incoming

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NRL SuperCoach has officially changed with Fox Sports stats replaced by Stats Perform, and the ripple effects are massive.

In this emergency breakdown episode of the Seven Tackle Set NRL SuperCoach Podcast, we dive deep into the new SuperCoach scoring system, what’s changed, and how it completely reshapes squad building for 2026.

Joined by Aman from Aman Talks NRL SuperCoach, we break down exactly who benefits, who takes a hit, and where the biggest value edges now live.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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Hosts

SC Brain

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SC Whisperer

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SC Mattrix

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Chapters

00:00 New Scoring Just Dropped: “Oh… sh*t. This is BIG”

01:12 Why We’re Here: Fox Stats dumped, Stats Perform takes over

02:41 The Biggest Win: Live scoring, no more Monday updates

04:58 Emergency Reset: What this means for NRL SuperCoach squads

06:33 The 5 Key Changes we HAVE to understand (TA, LBA, tackles, misses, runs)

07:06 Try Assists go to the LAST PASS: Fullbacks take a hit

08:13 Centres are suddenly elite: Herbie + Val + the new meta

09:15 Are we overreacting? “It’s only 3 points a game…”

10:18 How small bumps become huge: value shifts across your whole squad

11:37 Halfbacks safe? Cleary, Hynes, Hughes still premium plays

13:01 Third-man-in tackles COUNT: stack the pack is back

14:58 Missed tackles down 11%: who quietly benefits

16:14 Forwards change first: Yeo, Haas, Tino and spending up front

19:15 Offloads simplified: to hand vs to ground (no more subjective calls)

21:12 Runs vs hit-ups: is it actually a change or just wording

23:19 6-man bench impact: looping risk or overblown drama?

25:48 The quick summary: Centres up, middles up, fullbacks rebalanced

26:06 “Have you changed your CTW?” Herbie becomes hard to fade

27:38 Double hooker is LIVE again: Grant + Mahoney style builds

28:06 The new “must-haves” debate: Haas + Tino + Yeo core?

29:18 Sneaky rule shift: more six-agains might bring fullbacks back

30:48 POD centre targets: Stephen Crichton, Latrell, Isaiya Katoa-style angles

31:44 Final thoughts + questions: drop your biggest rule-change winner

32:00 Where to find Aman Talks + wrap up and what’s next

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In this episode, AmanTalks joins the show to reveal his team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, walking through a balanced, well-thought-out build focused on structure, role security, and smart salary cap use. We break down how his approach differs from the hosts, where he prioritises safety, and where he’s still willing to take calculated risks.

This team isn’t built around extremes. Instead, it leans into balance, flexibility, and making solid decisions across every position. We discuss the reasoning behind his selections, what he’s most confident in, and which parts of the team are most likely to evolve as the season approaches.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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SC Brain

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SC Whisperer

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SC Mattrix

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Chapters

00:00 Guest Team Reveal: Aman Talks Joins 7 Tackle Set

00:55 “We haven’t seen our partners in 3 weeks…” Preseason grind chat

02:47 League code, prizes and Patreon plug, then straight into Aman’s squad

03:16 Hooker build debate: Marnie + Cheese vs Harry Grant safety

06:57 Front row structure: Haas locked, Hopgood love, and the “Miles Martin nuff” play

09:12 Captaincy logic: why Haas is the ultimate safety blanket

10:45 Tino in 2RF: ownership shock + why Aman wants one “gun” back row

12:42 David Fifita at 485k: “don’t die on the hill” and why everyone starts him

15:33 The big omission: No Cleary, so is Moses the early season play?

19:46 5/8 is a mess: Munster set-and-forget reasoning

22:42 Centres deep dive: Karaz hype, fading Herbie, and why budget matters

26:52 Latrell at centre: the “triggering to own” factor + why you still start him

29:08 Brian To’o bounce-back case: floor, value, and Panthers motivation

31:44 Fullbacks get spicy: Drinky vs the halves concern + Vegas psychology

34:16 Jayden Campbell (Keeney) feels like the easiest click of the preseason

35:28 Turbo POD debate: price, Round 3 bye, and the ultimate mental health test

39:05 Early byes problem: does it actually matter with Flex dropping worst score?

41:20 Teddy temptation: safety blanket fullback and the Roosters fan dilemma

44:10 Storytime: the infamous “Turbo captain” disaster from last season

45:44 Wrap-up: cheapies chaos, trial teams incoming, where to find Aman Talks

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This is a short preview from our latest Patreon-exclusive episode, where we dive into the growing fullback chaos for NRL SuperCoach 2026. With prices high, roles unclear, and confidence low across the position, we explore whether the traditional fullback-heavy build still makes sense.

The discussion pivots into alternative structures, including the case for Nicho Hines at low ownership, where risk should actually be taken in 2026, and how one key structural fork can completely change the rest of your team. This clip gives a snapshot of the thinking, without giving away the full build.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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SC Brain

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SC Whisperer

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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix

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Chapters

00:00 Fullback Chaos: “I Don’t Like Any of Them”

00:33 Turbo, Walsh & the Big Price Fades

01:13 The Will Kennedy Debate Nobody Wants

01:53 The Pivot: “Why Don’t We Just Pick Nico Hines?”

02:22 Nico at 10% Ownership: The Forgotten Gun

02:58 The Big Fork: Grant + Stone Street vs Simkin + Val

03:25 Where Do You Actually Take Risk in 2026?

04:46 Wheels Up Val Holmes or Instant Regret?

06:15 The Consensus Team Idea That Could Cook

08:36 Locking the Team: Simkin, Structure & Final Calls

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In this episode, SC Mattrix reveals his team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, breaking down a build that leans heavily into proven guns, premium scoring, and reliable roles. We walk through why he’s comfortable paying up in key positions, how this structure prioritises consistency, and where the value sits around the edges.

This team focuses on minimising risk, locking in high floors, and backing players with strong roles and scoring history. We discuss where this approach can give you stability early, where it might limit flexibility, and how it compares to the more POD-heavy builds from the other hosts.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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Hosts

SC Brain

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Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer

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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix

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Seven Tackle Set

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Chapters

00:00 Matrix Team Reveal Begins: The “De Groot” question returns

00:33 Has the team changed since Team Picker, and who’s the Titans Winger tease

01:35 Like it or hate it: rate Mattrix’s team in the comments

02:15 Hooker call: why Simkin over Mahoney and the Grant dilemma

03:24 “Cheese” at basement price: do we even need to talk about it

03:55 Paying up at FRF: Paseka as the safety pick and why the strategy changed

05:23 Whisperer’s critique: is the FRF spend a trap, and where’s the cash better used

06:51 What actually changed since the last reveal, and the McInnes impact

08:29 2RF build: Fifita locked, Propgood hype, and the cheapie shuffle

10:17 Braino's 2RF market: forgotten guns under 10 percent owned

11:49 Spicy part incoming: outside backs, structure, and the big decisions

13:01 Halves setup: Cleary captain, Moses value, and punting 5/8 to load up elsewhere

16:40 Centre/Wing structure: guns vs cheapies, bye cover, and why it matters

19:10 Fullbacks: Drinky VC safety, Cleary Round 1 ceiling, and Kini as the slam dunk

21:44 Final verdict: it’s all structure now, not player quality

22:09 Wrap-up and travel yarn: Suns game, Scottsdale, Vegas and Magic Johnson

24:13 What’s coming next: guests, trials daily, draft week, and Patreon extras

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In this episode, SC Brain reveals his team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, walking through the structure, key selections, and the thinking behind some bold calls and low-owned POD picks. We break down why these players are in, where Brain is leaning into risk, and how this build differs from more popular setups.

This team prioritises upside, ownership leverage, and role-based value, with discussion around which selections could separate you from the pack and which ones might test your nerve. Expect strong opinions, pushback from the other hosts, and plenty of debate.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight, formerly Insight Fantasy Sports.

Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO

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Hosts

SC Brain

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Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer

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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix

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Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set

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Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL

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Chapters

00:00 Team reveal chaos: Chester news forces a rebuild

01:41 Hooker gamble: why Simpkin beats Marnie

03:32 Front row locks: Haas captain + Mooney value

05:06 AE strategy: intentional nuffs and draw traps

07:12 Power pack: Tino, Crichton, Fafita together

09:46 Sponsor break: Astute Newstead

10:10 Halves shake-up: Jaden Campbell + Dylan Brown watch

13:54 Centre/Wing pods: Carras risk, McLean love, Dom Young upside

16:35 Fullback twist: fading Farlonga for Jai Gray

19:02 Trial watchlist: Trell roaming and red-zone roles

21:09 Nico Hynes debate: value vs Cleary

23:32 Rate the team: love it or hate it?

23:57 What’s next: guest teams + trial coverage

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