In this episode, the three hosts combine their thinking to reveal the NRL SuperCoach 2026 consensus team — a squad built through debate, compromise, and shared strategy to create the strongest possible structure heading into Round 1.

We explain why each player made the cut, where opinions differed, and how this build balances safety, upside, and ownership leverage. This preview offers a glimpse into the process, while the full discussion and ongoing updates are available exclusively on Patreon.

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Chapters

0:00 Consensus Team Challenge explained

0:14 How to follow + Patreon plug

0:30 Team reveal: structure & bank

0:52 Mahoney at FLEX debate

3:21 Cowboys 2RF twist

4:12 IPAP out, Cotter in

5:16 Campbell vs Walker

5:57 Cody Walker 5/8 talk

6:48 CTW chaos + Chester bet

8:23 Herbie or Drinkwater?

9:21 Munster dream build

10:52 Budget scramble

12:03 “Atkinson season” move

12:41 Captaincy + final tweaks

13:35 Full team rundown

14:21 Discord + weekly updates

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In this episode, we break down the best PODs for NRL SuperCoach 2026 — the low-owned players who have the potential to become true gamebreakers and drive massive rank rises.

We discuss ownership leverage, upside, and the situations where backing a point of difference can separate you from the pack. These aren’t random darts, they’re calculated risks that could define your season.

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

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Chapters

0:00 Intro: POD Hunters (sub 10% owned) + “peak head noise” season is here

2:39 League code + Patreon plug (teams, consensus build, weekly Q&A)

3:40 POD #1: Beau Fermor (Brimson effect = ceiling season?)

6:28 Tool edge: filtering stats by venue, weather, minutes (INSIGHT26 plug)

6:56 POD #2: Jesse Ramien (tin-foil hat Sharks right edge narrative)

10:15 POD #3: Ezra Mam (discounted rollercoaster, big upside at 5/8)

13:22 POD #4: Reuben Cotter (minutes + value case, “bell cow” chat)

17:04 POD #5: Kai Pearce-Paul (Tigers system, offloads, top 5 2RF ceiling?)

19:14 Sponsor break: Astute Newstead (home loan/upgrade)

19:34 POD #6: Isaac Tago (quiet Panthers value at ~500k)

22:21 POD #7: Will Penisini (Moses in = massive bump, right-edge upside)

26:39 POD #8: Daniel Tupou (Sam Walker back = try spree + elite floor)

31:13 POD #9: Aaron Clark (set-and-forget lock to save trades)

35:14 Wrap: nine PODs recap + drop your favourite in the comments

36:33 In-season schedule: Rage Trades, Subscriber Surgery, TLT, Buy/Hold/Sell, Captains

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The ultimate NRL SuperCoach 2026 cheapie guide is here and we’ve ranked the TOP 50 cheapies under $320K, covering Must-Haves, Good Options, Minutes Risk, Risky Picks, AE Nightmares and Fringe / Next Year options.

If you’re building for Vegas Round 1, this is the only cheapie breakdown you need. Whether you’re chasing overall rank or league wins, this tier list will shape your Round 1 structure.

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

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Chapters

0:00 50 Cheapies Ranked: The Ultimate 2026 SuperCoach Tier List

0:12 Brandon Smith Injury Bomb – What It Means for Your Team

0:43 Explaining the 6 Tiers: Must-Have to AE Nightmare

3:20 Jonah Pezet LOCKED? Why He’s in (Almost) Every Team

5:16 Hooker Chaos: Is Cheese a Must-Have or a Trap?

5:50 Bottom Dollar Wings You Can’t Ignore

7:06 Minutes Risk Warning: Cooper B & The Bench Trap

9:27 Green Dot Hype: Atkinson vs Sanders Showdown

11:02 Patston Scare: Head Knock but Still Essential?

16:17 Edge Battles: Chan vs Laban vs Lasati

21:20 AE Nightmares: The Cheapies That Will Ruin You

24:55 Deep Cut Smokies: Manly Middle & Hidden NPR Gems

32:02 Final Rankings: Our Top 5 Must-Haves for Vegas

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This episode breaks down the major SuperCoach implications from Team List Tuesday and the Vegas fallout, including key selections, role shifts, and what they mean for Round 1 team builds.

We dive into the Knights’ spine and whether Kalyn Ponga is becoming a must-have, assess whether Zac Kiraz can be trusted, and examine Crichton’s role on the left edge. We also unpack the Cowboys bench and what it could mean for Reed Mahoney, along with discussion around Toby Couchman, Sete Tu, and Luciano Leilua’s scoring outlook.

With Round 1 fast approaching, this episode focuses on what’s real, what’s noise, and where coaches need to adjust.

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

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Chapters

0:00 Vegas TLT Is Here | Biggest Team List Day of the Year

2:45 Winners & Losers From TLT | Curveballs, Chaos & Early Drama

4:50 Storm Edge Bombshell | Joe Chan vs Lisati Debate

8:30 Dolphins Fullback Decision | Hammer Confirmed, Fuller Out

12:20 Warriors Mail | Jacob Laban Starting Round 1?

15:20 Tigers Boost | Makasini Becomes a Must-Have Cheapie

19:30 Knights Breakdown | Mooney Named, Sharpe at 6, Brown at 7

26:00 Cowboys Shake-Up | Drinkwater Green Light, Chester Risk

30:30 Bulldogs & Dragons News | Crichton Goal Kicks, Setu 2 In

38:15 Patreon Q&A | Mahoney Minutes, Flex Strategy & Must-Haves

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In this episode, we deliver our bold NRL SuperCoach 2026 hot takes, with no fence-sitting and no safe answers. From the possibility of Nathan Cleary underperforming to big calls on Campbell, Couchman, and others, nothing is off limits.

These are not consensus views — they’re strong opinions on where the season could surprise, which players may disappoint, and where risk could pay off. We explain the reasoning behind each call and why challenging assumptions can be the difference between an average season and a great one.

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

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Chapters

0:00 Hot Takes Are Back: 6 spicy calls for 2026

2:45 How Hot Are We Talking? “Mild curry at 3am” scale explained

3:26 HOT TAKE 1: Herbie Farnworth averages under 70 in the first month

6:40 HOT TAKE 2: Jayden Campbell finishes as the #1 halfback (Cleary watch)

10:35 HOT TAKE 3: Scott Drinkwater to be the #1 fullback (Drinky vs Teddy)

15:05 HOT TAKE 4: Isaiah Papali’i finishes Top 10 2RF (value case + comps)

19:40 HOT TAKE 5: Trey Mooney outscores Toby Couchman (minutes + PPM debate)

25:20 HOT TAKE 6: David Fifita is the highest averaging 2RF (Wayne Bennett boost)

32:15 Thumbs Up/Down Recap: Rapid-fire verdicts on all 6 takes

33:32 Wrap + Callouts: Drop your hot takes, like/subscribe, Patreon + upcoming eps

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This episode delivers the final NRL SuperCoach 2026 trial recap, headlined by a dominant showing from the Rabbitohs and what it could mean for Round 1 team structure.

We discuss how many Rabbitohs is too many, whether Manly’s performances raise concern, and where to land on key decisions around players like Paseka and Murray. With trials complete, we focus on what looks real, what may be misleading, and how these takeaways should shape final team builds.

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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Chapters

00:00 Intro: Sunday trials, plus the charity match carnage

00:32 “Make it good content” Josh vs Brad Takarangi moment

02:10 Matrix’ new setup and the “best 10 minutes” charity match review

03:35 Discord, Patreon, league code and where to find everything

04:05 Rabbitohs vs Sea Eagles trial: SuperCoach-relevant takeaways

05:00 Cody Walker at 399k: try, line breaks, and the injury risk debate

07:15 Round 4 bye warning: how many Bunnies is too many?

07:35 Latrell Mitchell role check: “ball in his hands a lot”

09:10 Keaon Koloamatangi explodes: meters, tackles bump, and why he’s a gun

11:05 David Fifita message to non-owners: “you’re wrong”

14:02 Cam Murray reality check: why the 70 average days might be gone

16:00 Campbell Graham watch: right-edge upside but volume concerns

18:40 Sea Eagles attack looked clunky: no Turbo, no Burbo, no Jurbo context

19:45 Did Souths waste the 13v12? Trial vibes vs real concern

20:10 Josh’s fade: why “Fainu” (and Simkin) don’t do enough now

22:40 Matrix on hooker structure: Mahoney/Grant/“Cheese” talk and why Simpkin’s out

26:07 Wrap: key winners, Patreon week ahead, Vegas countdown, final CTAs

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This episode recaps the latest NRL trials from a SuperCoach 2026 perspective, headlined by the growing question of whether James Tedesco is becoming a trap at his current price and role.

We also dive into the cheapie landscape, including which options are firming for Round 1, whether Sam Walker is shaping as a must-have, and what to make of the Sharks’ performance and their tendency to dominate weaker opposition. As always with trials, context matters, so we focus on what could translate into the season and what may simply be noise.

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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Chapters

0:00 Saturday Trials Chaos Begins

0:11 Running, Hangovers & NRL Banter 😂

3:20 Win Cash + Patreon Edge

4:34 Sharks vs Raiders Reaction

4:38 Nico Hynes Red Flag? 🚨

6:24 Popular Pick Already Failing?

9:20 Cheapie Job Security Drama

10:57 HUGE Jesse Ramien Breakout Call 🔥

16:42 Roosters vs Eels Review

17:53 Should You Avoid Tedesco?

19:45 Sam Walker Goes Nuclear 🚀

24:20 Mitchell Moses Panic or Patience?

27:20 Must-Have Forward Debate

31:40 Titans vs Storm Takeaways

32:20 Cheapie Lock of the Year?

34:56 Jayden Campbell Buy or Fade

42:10 Clear Your Team Strategy (Winning Tip)

45:00 What’s Coming Next Week

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This episode recaps the latest NRL trials from a SuperCoach 2026 perspective, headlined by Hakeem Haas’ dominant performance and what it could mean for his role, minutes, and scoring ceiling this season.

We also break down Makasini’s standout showing, Herbie Farnworth’s quieter performance, and the key takeaways that could influence team structure heading into Round 1. As always with trials, context matters, so we focus on what could translate into the season and what may simply be noise.

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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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:11 Welcome back, Seven Tackle Set is back

00:29 World Club Challenge quick debrief

01:22 Daily recaps return, what we are covering today

01:40 Broncos v Hull KR, Payne Haas masterclass

03:39 Ezra Mam and Reece Walsh reactions

05:25 Patty Carrigan minutes and price chat

07:25 Shibasaki, center scoring changes, and Broncos attack read

10:22 The fade Haas debate, captaincy safety, Cleary mention

10:35 NRL Trial 1, Dolphins v Warriors overview

11:00 Selwyn Cobbo watch, Herbie impact and role chat

14:39 Dolphins notes, Flegler minutes concern, Bunty comparison

16:15 Warriors notes, Jacob Laban intel and role

18:50 Tigers v Panthers trial, Tigers hype starts

19:40 Tigers standouts, Makasini love-in, Doueihi at 7

22:56 Bunty Afoa quick numbers, Jerome Luai playmaking shout

23:18 Panthers notes, To’o role/side concern, Ipap praise

25:48 Cleary sin bin, round 1 availability and what to do

27:53 Wrap-up, tomorrow’s trials, Xavier Coates injury note

28:31 Follow socials, sign-off and final joke outro

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