SuperCoach teams analysis - Rd 1

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SUPERCOACHES had their prayers answered when a host of unexpected cheapies were named for round one.

Warriors coach Matt Elliott pulled the biggest surprise, naming $102,500 bargain Carlos Tuimavave ahead of former Test star Konrad Hurrell.

Elliot also named young gun John Palavi in the starting back row ahead of the likes of Feleti Mateo (bench) and Ben Henry (NSW Cup).

In other SuperCoach news from the round one teams:

• RAIDERS coach Ricky Stuart named $87,500 cheapie Matt Allwood in the backline ahead of Sami Sauiluma, Bill Tupou and Holden Cup Team of the Year member Jack Ahearn;

• MANU Ma'u was named in the starting back row at the Eels, with Joseph Paulo, Darcy Lussick and Peni Terepo named on the bench;

• YOUNGSTER Corey Thompson was named on the wing for Canterbury in the absence of Tim Lafai (broken hand, round two) and Krisnan Inu (broken jaw, round six);

• THREE cheapies emerged at the Sea Eagles following a front row exodus, with Josh Starling to start and James Hasson and Jesse Sene-Lefao named on the bench;

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• BARGAIN buy Dale Copley was named in the right centre spot vacated by Justin Hodges (Achilles, round six);

• BOOM backrower Jason Taumalolo signalled he is in for a breakout year by being named on the left edge for the Cowboys, with established star Gavin Cooper forced to move to the right;

• ROOKIE Young Tonumaipea was named on the wing for the Storm following injuries to Justin O'Neill (knee, round six) and Matt Duffie (ACL, season);

• NINES front row revelation James Gavet scored a bench spot at the Tigers;

• HIGHLY-fancied rookies Mitch Cornish (Raiders), Kodi Nikorima (Broncos) and Zac Santo (Cowboys) missed selection;

• COREY Parker, arguably the best player in SuperCoach history, was named at prop, potentially putting his game time in doubt. That said, Parker plays 80 minutes in the middle even when named in the No. 13;

• ANDREW McCullough was named as the only hooker in the Brisbane side, signalling he is set to step his game time up to 80 minutes;

• PAUL Carter was named as bench hooker for the Titans, with Beau Falloon to start and Matt Srama (shoulder, round four) injured.

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Thursday, Mar 6, Rabbitohs v Roosters, ANZ Stadium, Channel Nine, 8:05pm AEDT

Rabbitohs: Greg Inglis, Nathan Merritt, Beau Champion, Bryson Goodwin, Lote Tuqiri, Dylan Walker, Adam Reynolds, George Burgess, Issac Luke, Sam Burgess, Chris McQueen, Ben Te'o, John Sutton (c). Interchange: Ben Lowe, Joe Picker, David Tyrrell, Luke Burgess, Joel Reddy, Kyle Turner

Notable absentees: Thomas Burgess (foot, round two), Jason Clark (ankle, round two), Luke Keary (pectoral, mid-season)

Comment: Dylan Walker (ankle) and Adam Reynolds (knee) form a new-look halves combo, but are both battling injuries. Issac Luke is the only hooker named and therefore guaranteed 80 minutes. Lote Tuqiri was a cheapie option a few days ago, but has been superseded by the great backline buys to emerge in round one. Greg Inglis is an obvious backline keeper option, especially with Jamie Lyon in doubt with a thigh injury. Kyle Turner will probably miss out for round one, but the fact he's been named 19th man shows he's in the running as a cheapie later in the year.

Roosters: Anthony Minichiello, Daniel Tupou, Michael Jennings, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, James Maloney, Mitchell Pearce, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Jake Friend, Sam Moa, Boyd Cordner, Sonny Bill Williams, Frank Paul Nuuausala. Interchange: Daniel Mortimer, Aidan Guerra, Mitchell Aubusson, Dylan Napa, Kane Evans, Kurt Kara

Notable absentees: Isaac Liu (knee, indefinite)

Comment: The Roosters welcome back Roger-Tuivasa Sheck (leg), who missed the World Club Challenge. The team features 16 grand final players, with Luke O'Donnell (retired) the only man missing from the 17. Michael Jennings looms as a popular buy following his three-try effort in the WCC. Sonny Bill Williams is a near-must given his great bye schedule. Kane Evans has been named 18th man and will no doubt come into contention as a cheapie later on (or from round one if there are injuries later in the week).

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Friday, Mar 7, Bulldogs v Broncos, ANZ Stadium, Channel Nine, 8.05pm AEDT

Bulldogs: Sam Perrett, Mitch Brown, Josh Morris, Chase Stanley, Corey Thompson, Josh Reynolds, Trent Hodkinson, Aiden Tolman, Michael Ennis (c), James Graham, Frank Pritchard (c), Tony Williams, Dale Finucane. Interchange: Josh Jackson, Pat O'Hanlon, Tim Browne, David Klemmer, Moses Mbye

Notable absentees: Tim Lafai (broken hand, round two), Krisnan Inu (broken jaw, round six), Greg Eastwood (foot, round three), Sam Kasiano (foot, round four), Damien Cook (broken hand, round five), Drury Low (broken hand, round four), David Minute (shoulder, round two), Reni Maitua, Tyrone Phillips (both NSW Cup)

Comment: Youngster Corey Thompson has emerged as a cheapie option after being named on the wing in the absence of Tim Lafai (broken hand, round two) and Krisnan Inu (broken jaw, round six). But with Lafai due back in round two, the danger is that Thompson will play just one game before being dropped. Potential cheapie Moses Mbye has been named 18th man and also as halfback in NSW Cup.

Broncos: Ben Barba, Daniel Vidot, Jack Reed, Dale Copley, Lachlan Maranta, Josh Hoffman, Ben Hunt, Josh McGuire, Andrew McCullough, Corey Parker (c), Alex Glenn, Sam Thaiday, Matt Gillett. Interchange: Ben Hannant, Martin Kennedy, Todd Lowrie, Jarrod Wallace, David Hala

Notable absentees: Justin Hodges (Achilles, round six), David Stagg (knee, round four), Jordan Kahu (knee, round four), Josh Hoffman (ribs, round one), Ben Barba (ankle/foot, round one), Corey Oates (knee, indefinite)

Comment: Potential cheapie Kodi Nikorima has been left out, with Josh Hoffman to play five-eighth. Dale Copley is a bargain option after being named in the right centre spot usually occupied by Justin Hodges (Achilles, round six). Corey Parker has been named at prop, which is a worry in terms of game time, although he plays like a prop every week even with 13 on his back.

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Saturday, Mar 8, Panthers v Knights, Centrebet Stadium, FOX, 4:30pm AEDT

Panthers: Matt Moylan, Josh Mansour, Dean Whare, Jamal Idris, Dave Simmons, Jamie Soward, Peter Wallace, Brent Kite, Kevin Kingston (c), Tim Grant, Lewis Brown, Elijah Taylor, Adam Docker. Interchange: James Segeyaro, Nigel Plum, Tyrone Peachey, Sam McKendry, Jeremy Latimore

Notable absentees: James Roberts (broken ankle, round seven), Eto Nabuli (knee, round four), Wes Naiqama (pectoral, indefinite), George Jennings (dislocated elbow, mid-season), Luke Capewell (turf toe, round seven), Sika Manu (shoulder, round four), Bryce Cartwright (wrist, round three), Isaac John, Kevin Naiqama, Ryan Simpkins (all NSW Cup)

Comment: James Segeyaro is no longer a SuperCoach option after being named on the bench, with Kevin Kingston to start at hooker. Jamie Soward (ankle), Tim Grant (ribs) and Jamal Idris (hamstring) are looking to return from injury. Potential cheapie Eto Nabuli (knee, round four) is out.

Knights: Darius Boyd, James McManus, Dane Gagai, Joey Leilua, Akuila Uate, Michael Dobson, Tyrone Roberts, Kade Snowden, Kurt Gidley (c), Willie Mason, Beau Scott, Robbie Rochow, Jeremy Smith. Interchange: Travis Waddell, Chris Houston, Alex McKinnon, Adam Cuthbertson, David Fa'alogo

Notable absentees: Jarrod Mullen (hamstring, round 10), Zane Tetevano (broken hand, round three), Clint Newton (bicep, season), Korbin Sims (NSW Cup)

Comment: Michael Dobson replaces Jarrod Mullen (hamstring, round 10) at five-eighth, with Kurt Gidley to play hooker. Young gun Adam Clydesdale misses a spot as bench hooker, with Travis Waddell preferred. Wayne Bennett has resisted the urge to play Darius Boyd in the halves, ending Dane Gagai's chance at fullback. Potential cheapie Korbin Sims (NSW Cup) misses selection.

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Saturday, Mar 8, Sea Eagles v Storm, Brookvale Oval, FOX, 7:00pm AEDT

Sea Eagles: Brett Stewart, Cheyse Blair, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, Peta Hiku, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Josh Starling, Matt Ballin. Brenton Lawrence, Anthony Watmough, Justin Horo, Glenn Stewart. Interchange: Jesse Sene-Lefao, James Hasson, Jamie Buhrer, Dunamis Lui

Notable absentees: Jason King (shoulder, round two), Jorge Taufua (shoulder, round three), David Williams (knee, round two), Tom Symonds (back, indefinite), Jake Trbojevic (NSW Cup)

Comment: There are cheapie galore in the forwards given the injury to Jason King (shoulder, round two), coupled with an off-season exodus of props. Josh Starling has been named to start and is an absolute must. Jesse-Sene Lefao and James Hasson have been named on the bench are also solid options. Brenton Lawrence is the only NRL-recognised prop in the side and should up his average game time from 44 minutes. However, Dunamis Lui is not a great option given he averaged just 0.90 points per minute last year. Pre-season prop fancy Jake Trbojevic has been named in NSW Cup. Jorge Taufua (shoulder, round three) and David Williams (knee, round two) have been ruled out, with Peta Hiku and Cheyse Blair coming onto the wings. Jamie Lyon (thigh) and Steve Matai (foot) are battling injuries.

Storm: Billy Slater, Sisa Waqa, Will Chambers, Mahe Fonua, Young Tonumaipea, Ben Hampton, Ben Roberts, Jesse Bromwich, Cameron Smith (c), Bryan Norrie, Kevin Proctor, Ryan Hoffman. Ryan Hinchcliffe. Interchange: Kenny Bromwich, Tohu Harris, Jordan McLean, George Rose, Mitch Garbutt, Slade Griffin, Joel Romelo

Notable absentees: Matt Duffie (ACL, season), Justin O'Neill (knee, round six), Cooper Cronk (shoulder, round two)

Comment: Cooper Cronk (shoulder, round two) is replaced at halfback by Ben Roberts. But Billy Slater (knee) has recovered from injury and takes up his spot at fullback. Young Tonumaipea has emerged as a cheapie option and should get a run until at least round six given the injuries to Matt Duffie (ACL, season) and Justin O'Neill (knee, round six). As expected, Ben Hampton has been named in Gareth Widdop's vacated five-eighth spot. At $145,000, he is a genuine option given Zac Santo, Kodi Nikorima, Mitch Cornish and Luke Keary have fallen through as cheapies. Cameron Smith is an obvious keeper once again.

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Saturday, Mar 8, Cowboys v Raiders, Townsville Stadium, FOX, 9:00pm (local), 8:00pm AEDT

Cowboys: Michael Morgan, Kyle Feldt, Brent Tate, Kane Linnett, Antonio Winterstein, Johnathan Thurston (c), Robert Lui, Matt Scott (c), Ray Thompson, James Tamou, Gavin Cooper, Jason Taumalolo, Joel Riethmuller. Interchange: Rory Kostjasyn, Tariq Sims, Glenn Hall, Scott Bolton, Ashton Sims, Zac Santo

Notable absentees: Lachlan Coote (ACL, season), Hezron Murgha (knee, mid-season)

Comment: Cheapie Zac Santo has been beaten to the fullback spot by Michael Morgan, although coach Paul Green has left us hanging by naming Santo as 19th man. Jason Taumalolo has been named to start on the left fringe and has pushed star veteran Gavin Cooper to the right. Ray Thompson has been named at starting hooker, but may not get the minutes required for big price rises given Rory Kostjasyn will fill in at dummy half off the bench.

Raiders: Anthony Milford, Reece Robinson, Jarrod Croker, Matt Allwood, Edrick Lee, Jack Wighton, Terry Campese (c), Dane Tilse, Glen Buttriss, Brett White, Josh Papalii, Joel Edwards, Shaun Fensom. Interchange: Josh McCrone, Jarrad Kennedy, Paul Vaughan, Shannon Boyd, Mark Nicholls

Notable absentees: David Shillington (ribs, round two-four), Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (ankle, round three-five), Mitch Cornish, Lagi Setu (both NSW Cup), Jack Ahearn

Comment: Matt Allwood will be a popular cheapie after gaining a starting centre spot ahead of the likes of Sami Sauiluma and Bill Tupou. Shannon Boyd is also a cheapie option after scoring a spot in the 17 given injuries to topline props David Shillington (ribs, round two-four) and Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (ankle, round three-five). Anthony Milford offers serious value at either fullback or five-eighth.

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Sunday, Mar 9, Dragons v Tigers, ANZ Stadium, Channel Nine (delay), 3:00pm AEDT

Dragons: Adam Quinlan, Brett Morris, Dylan Farrell, Gerard Beale, Jason Nightingale, Gareth Widdop, Michael Witt, Jack de Belin, Mitch Rein, Dan Hunt, Leeson Ah Mau, Ben Creagh (c), Trent Merrin. Interchange: Bronson Harrison, Kyle Stanley, Joel Thompson, Tyson Frizell, Mike Cooper

Notable absentees: Josh Dugan (knee, round five), Jack Stockwell (hamstring, round three), Sam Williams (NSW Cup)

Comment: Potential cheapie Gerard Beale has been named at centre. Mitch Rein is unlikely to play 80 minutes given the presence of Kyle Stanley on the bench. Stanley filled in at hooker in the Charity Shield. Trent Merrin is a serious keeper once again. Michael Witt has beaten Sam Williams to the halfback spot.

Tigers: James Tedesco, Marika Koroibete, Keith Lulia, Chris Lawrence, Pat Richards, Braith Anasta, Luke Brooks, Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah, Martin Taupau, Liam Fulton, Bodene Thompson, Adam Blair. Interchange: Cory Paterson, Ava Seumanufagai, Sauaso Sue, James Gavet

Notable absentees: Curtis Sironen (foot, mid-season), Tim Simona (shoulder, round two), Dene Halatau (ankle, mid-season), Tim Moltzen (knee, indefinite), Keith Galloway (toe, round two), Blake Austin (NSW Cup), David Nofoaluma

Comment: Nines revelation James Gavet is a cheapie option after scoring a bench spot, although Keith Galloway (toe, round two) is still to return. Braith Anasta is a poor SuperCoach player, but could be a cheap option at five-eighth given the lack of bargains. Robbie Farah is the second best hooker in SuperCoach history.

Sunday, Mar 9, Eels v Warriors, Pirtek Stadium, FOX, 6:30pm AEDT

Eels: Jarryd Hayne, Semi Radradra, Will Hopoate, Willie Tonga, Vai Toutai, Corey Norman, Luke Kelly, Tim Mannah, Nathan Peats, Fuifui Moimoi, Ben Smith, Manu Ma'u, Kenny Edwards. Interchange: Joseph Paulo, Peni Terepo, Darcy Lussick, Kelepi Tanginoa, David Gower, Mitch Allgood

Notable absentees: Jacob Loko (knee, indefinite), Lee Mossop (shoulder, mid-season), Ken Sio, Ryan Morgan, Chris Sandow, Daniel Harrison, Brendan Santi (all NSW Cup)

Comment: Top buys Jarryd Hayne, Will Hopoate, Willie Tonga and Nathan Peats have all been named, as expected. Manu Ma'u has emerged as a serious cheapie after being named in the starting back row, with Joseph Paulo, Darcy Lussick and Peni Terepo on the bench. Luke Kelly performed poorly in SuperCoach last year, but is a cheapie option nonetheless given the lack of cheapies in the halves. Ken Sio, Ryan Morgan, Chris Sandow, Daniel Harrison, Brendan Santi have all been named in NSW Cup.

Warriors: Sam Tomkins, Glen Fisiiahi, Dane Nielsen, Carlos Tuimavave, Manu Vatuvei, Chad Townsend, Shaun Johnson, Sam Rapira, Nathan Friend, Ben Matulino, Jayson Bukuya, Simon Mannering (c), John Palavi. Interchange: Jacob Lillyman, Suaia Matagi, Sione Lousi, Feleti Mateo, Jerome Ropati

Notable absentees: Thomas Leuluai (groin, indefinite), Kevin Locke (knee, indefinite), Konrad Hurrell, Ben Henry (NSW Cup)

Comment: Coach Matthew Elliott produced a surprise by naming cheapie Carlos Tuimavave ahead of Konrad Hurrell at centre. Ben Henry will also play NSW Cup for the Vulcans as he continues his comeback from an ACL injury, with cheapie John Palavi to start at lock. Sione Lousi was in great form at the Nines and is a cheapie option up front. Shaun Johnson is hard to resist given his great pre-season form.

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Monday, Mar 10, Sharks v Titans, Remondis Stadium, FOX, 7:00pm AEDT

Sharks: Michael Gordon, Sosaia Feki, Blake Ayshford, Jonathan Wright, Beau Ryan, Todd Carney, Daniel Holdsworth, Andrew Fifita, John Morris, Bryce Gibbs, Matt Prior, Wade Graham, Paul Gallen (c). Interchange: Isaac De Gois, Sam Tagataese, Tupou Sopoaga, Siosaia Vave, Tinirau Arona

Notable absentees: Luke Lewis (shoulder, round five), Anthony Tupou (knee, mid-season), Jeff Robson (facial fractures, indefinite), Nathan Gardner, Nathan Stapleton, Eric Grothe Jr, Michael Lichaa, David Fifita (all NSW Cup)

Comment: Michael Gordon is expected to kick goals given Todd Carney's persistent hamstring issues. Andrew Fifita and Paul Gallen are must-haves. Tinirau Arona has been named 18th man and may emerge as a cheapie option.

Titans: William Zillman, Kevin Gordon, Brad Tighe, Maurice Blair, David Mead, Aidan Sezer, Albert Kelly, Luke Douglas, Beau Falloon, Nate Myles (capt), Greg Bird (capt), David Taylor, Ashley Harrison. Interchange: Matthew White, Luke Bailey, Mark Minichiello, Paul Carter, Ryan James, Brad Takairangi, Ben Ridge

Notable absentees: Matt Srama (shoulder, round four)

Comment: Cheapie Paul Carter has been named, but only on the bench given the return of Beau Falloon (hamstring) at starting hooker. Highly fancied prop buy Ryan James (shoulder) has been named 18th man as he continues his comeback from an injury suffered in the pre-season.

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