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@NRLSCC totally agree mate - I think I actually misread the origin cover piece as an argument for him but you were just outlining it as on option! but yeah if he's playing bit-part minutes he'll lose cash. Great option though and another great write up 🤌

@UpsideSC Cheers mate. Yeah I thought that was round 8ish but haven’t checked for a while. I think he’s a 4-5 week play and reevaluate. There are a lot of people who can’t afford top $ blokes. Option for them and hopefully a straight swap to a gun by round 8.

🐉 Luciano Leilua | 2RF | $475.9k I’ll be honest, after hearing about Luc’s 12-15kg weight loss over the off season, I was intrigued yet skeptical about his prospects coming into 2026. A near 30year old suddenly dropping weight and becoming SuperCoach relevant felt a bit optimistic. I had to see it first. A month on, the fact is the work rate we’re seeing now is far superior to what it was last season. The base power is up to 63ppg and he’s smashing out an effective 66 minutes. Looks good, more involved and only 3% owned. Dragons have just come through quite a tough schedule to start the season, playing the Las Vegas fixture and facing a couple of the competition heavyweights. The matchup this week is a big one. He’ll be attacking the Titans right edge of Hau, Jojo Fifita (no knock) and Faeamani. There are points there. We know Luciano isn’t just a power runner - he’s got skill, he can pass, he can offload and when the Dragons are on the front foot he tends to find attack. Looking at the upcoming run - Titans, Cowboys, Sea Eagles, Rabbits, Roosters. There’s honestly not a game there where I’d be scared to play him. The Dragons are far from an elite attacking side, but they also shouldn’t be getting blown off the park in most of those games and as long as they’re competitive, Luciano should get his base and gives himself every chance of some attacking stats. With everything going on at 2RF currently - Tino underperforming, Lisate injury, Couchman suspension, Mooney suspension, not everyone can jump to the 600k-700k guns. Luciano at 475k with a BE of 1 is a very handy bridge option while we wait for things to settle down over the next 4-5 weeks. He also covers major byes RD12/18 so holding until conclusion of Origin is also an option. The other factor here is minutes. With Couchman out, I’d expect Luciano to be pushed to his minute ceiling on that edge. Hamish Stewart spelled him last week and I expect that to continue, but with his improved fitness I wouldn’t be surprised to see him push 70mins at some point. Success would be an average of 65+ over the next 6 weeks and then reevaluating in the lead up to Origin. #NRLSuperCoach #SuperCoachNRL #SuperCoachCounsel #NRLTitansDragons

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@musso_07 He did mention his knee recently but the minutes are ridiculous and his intensity is way off. sucks heaps as an owner but the flipside is he's a buy-low for non-owners and we've got 3 weeks sample so decisions can be made..

@UpsideSC What are Tinos minutes so low. Is he injured? 45mins for a $1.2m is crazy

Hannay needs to sort out these rotations. Simpkin has been diabolical while his best forward has been on the bench. Bizarre.

Rest of Season preference - DRAFT

Rest of Season preference - DRAFT

@PS3223567097342 So do I mate!

@UpsideSC I think its a good chance vs cows defence

SIT START: Start which fullback?

@PS3223567097342 Yep surely he breaks through that 60 area and hits his upside

@UpsideSC Tough one but im leaning to Kini

@antonposa Hard not too mate he’s looked awesome

@UpsideSC I'm rolling the dice on Trell in the wet against that inexperienced Tigers edge.

@antonposa The h2h is unfavourable too which makes the need for a 100+ major too.

@UpsideSC Jeez that is hard.

Foketi should be starting lock for the Perth Bears in 2026

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@NRLSCC Appreciate the write up mate; a lot of certainty that Sasagi doesn’t hit the bench and eats into Martin’s minutes… I get he’s still must for price rises etc but his role security (for 80) is still pretty uncertain while Timoko is on the bench right?

💰Counsel’s Cheapie Rankings Here’s my analysis & ranking of the cheapie options this week. The tiers take into account role, playability, likely cash generation, job security & the relevance of their position in SuperCoach when deciding where to invest your cash. 🧵👇 #NRLSuperCoach #SuperCoachCounsel