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.

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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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