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.

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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 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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In this episode, SCWhisperer reveals his current team for NRL SuperCoach 2026, breaking down the structure, key selections, and the thinking behind some massive calls, including a few very low-owned PODs. We walk through why these players have made the cut, where the risk lies, and how much confidence sits behind each decision.

This build leans into conviction rather than safety, with discussion around ownership, upside, and the trade-offs that come with backing players others are ignoring. Expect debate, pushback, and a few selections that won’t sit comfortably with the crowd.

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 Tinker Season Begins | NRL Physio chaos already

00:01:13 What We’re Actually Covering | Skipping the obvious locks

00:01:48 League Code + Cash Prizes | 768 857 explained

00:02:59 Hookers: Harry Grant In | Why Josh isn’t punting

00:03:43 It’s Not Keon… It’s Tino | Dual switch strategy

00:04:01 Tino’s Minutes Upside | Titans middle depth broken down

00:04:31 FRF 3–4 Risk Zone | Cheapies and looping plans

00:05:16 Can You Fade Payne Haas? | The fear factor

00:07:10 Sacrificing Cheapies | Where the cash comes from

00:08:59 POD Watch: Dylan Lucas | Sub-5% ownership case

00:11:20 No Hamish Stewart?! | Best vs worst case

00:12:03 Luciano Lailua Debate | Vibes pick or value play

00:14:45 Big Call: Jaden Campbell In | Nico Hines out

00:15:50 The Dylan Brown Dual Plan | Building ahead of updates

00:16:16 Tom Chester Changes Everything | Build on standby

00:18:33 JC’s True Ceiling | Injury-adjusted numbers

00:18:53 Dylan Brown Bounce Back | Unlocking Lucas

00:20:12 Centre/Wing Gets Thicker | Structure shift explained

00:20:45 Selwyn Cobbo Breakdown | Wing upside vs risk

00:23:07 Cobbo vs Herbie | Price, role, regression

00:24:51 Fullback Reality Check | The pick you don’t love

00:27:23 Mitch Moses at Flex | Is Cleary a trap?

00:28:36 Final Team + Patreon | How to get the end build

00:29:24 Team Names & Rivalries | Wolves vs Consensus

00:30:49 Spicy Take: Top 1K Isn’t Fun

00:31:05 Outro | Daily pre-season content

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This video looks at potential bounce-back candidates for NRL SuperCoach 2026, focusing on players coming off disappointing seasons who could rebound this year. We break down what went wrong, what has changed, and whether the price, role, or team context now creates value.

Not every bounce-back narrative is real. We discuss which players are worth backing, which risks still remain, and how to approach buying into players after down years without chasing false hope. This episode is about balancing upside with realism.

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 2026 Bounce Back Targets

00:34 Preseason Head Noise

01:06 League + Patreon Prizes

02:10 YOUR Bounce Back Pick?

02:35 Obvious Names Skipped

03:09 Jerome Luai Bounce Back

05:25 Dom Young Value Play

07:16 Stefano Year 2 Jump

10:13 Hopgood Value Return

12:33 Marzhew POD Alert

15:09 Nikora Discount Case

17:40 Griffin Neame Sleeper

21:02 Dylan Brown to Knights

23:47 Final Bounce Back Recap

24:22 League + Patreon Info

24:48 Free Patreon Giveaway

25:15 Team Reveals Incoming

26:10 Like, Sub & Comment

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This video covers our early “My Guys” for NRL SuperCoach 2026, the players we keep coming back to this preseason. These are the picks we’re most confident in based on role, minutes, price, and team context, even before trials and Round 1 teams are locked in.

We break down why these players stand out, what we love about their situations, and what could still change as the preseason unfolds. This isn’t about locks or guarantees, it’s about conviction, comfort, and the players we’re happiest to build around early.

This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast by SuperCoach Insight.

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

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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SuperCoach Insight

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Chapters

00:00 My Guys is back: our favourite pre-season episode

01:50 League code, prizes and Patreon quick hit

02:38 Drop YOUR “My Guy” in the comments

03:19 My Guy #1: Luciano Leilua – contract year or delusion?

05:03 Luci on screen: minutes, muscles and narrative vs stats

06:05 My Guy #2: Casey McLean – breakout POD or trap?

08:20 McLean vs To’o: safety vs upside debate

10:17 My Guy #3: Toby Couchman – finding value in Dragons chaos

12:31 My Guy #4: Tino – FRF dual watch and Origin strategy

14:09 Is Tino the real Haas alternative?

16:10 My Guy #5: Angus Crichton – one final Roosters run

19:36 My Guy #6: Scott Drinkwater – ceiling monster or 800k risk?

22:06 Drinkwater stats receipts vs community bias

25:29 My Guy #7: Jacob Kiraz – why isn’t he more owned?

28:52 My Guy #8: Nicho Hynes – the “76 is a bad year” myth

33:58 My Guy #9: Selwyn Cobbo – wing weapon or centre fade?

38:11 Final wrap: all 9 My Guys, Patreon and what’s next

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This video breaks down the hooker position for NRL SuperCoach 2026, focusing on which hookers are likely to play 80 minutes, which roles look secure, and where rotation risk could burn coaches early. We analyse premium hookers, mid-range options, and value plays to help shape early team structure.

Hooker is one of the most important positions to get right in SuperCoach, and one of the hardest to predict. We discuss minutes, role changes, price points, and bounce-back candidates, including whether the top-end hookers are worth paying for or if there’s value to be found elsewhere.

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

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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Chapters

00:00 Hookers in NRL SuperCoach: dead position or hidden edge?

02:58 We found 8 relevant hookers (yes… we juiced the lemon dry)

03:10 Blake Brailey deep dive: 53 early, 77 late… what’s the real average?

06:06 Harry Grant at a “discount”: bounce back season or Origin trap?

08:55 Connor Watson: last year’s hero, this year’s headache with Robson in town

10:43 Reese Robson to the Roosters: minutes risk vs “Origin hooker” upside

14:03 Jake Simkin POD watch: 422k, attacking hooker, sneaky 10-point value?

17:27 Reece Walsh’s new hooker: Reed Mahoney 30% owned… are we overrating him?

22:25 Phoenix Crossland: ONLY if he’s lock (13) not hooker (9)

25:18 Bailey Hayward punt: cheap hooker play or 20-point nightmare?

30:05 Rapid fire: safest, ceiling, best mid-pricer, best cash gen, fade fears

34:42 Final hooker verdicts + league code, Patreon/Discord plug

35:26 What’s next: “My Guy” episode (the annual froth fest)

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Front row is one of the key decision points in NRL SuperCoach 2026. Do you pay up for the proven premium and lock in safe minutes, or can you find value elsewhere without sacrificing points? We break down the major FRF options, looking at role security, minutes, base output, attacking upside, and price. The goal isn’t hype, it’s clarity, and helping you decide how much of your salary cap should be invested in the front row.

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

Hosts

SC Brain

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/

Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer

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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/

Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set

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Chapters

00:00 Intro: The “safest” SuperCoach position… but value everywhere

01:00 The BIG debate: Can you actually start 2026 without Payne Haas?

01:36 League code + prizes: $500 to $1000 and a Standard Squeeze pack

02:22 FRF strategy: Base power, consistency, and where to spend your cash

03:36 Pick 1: Payne Haas breakdown… and why he might be “too safe to fade”

07:39 Pick 2: Terrell May at 8% owned: ceiling, minutes risk, and the R1 bye trap

10:39 Pick 3: Keon Koloamatangi: the “step-down” bridge and Dragons noise

13:53 Pick 4: Toby Couchman value watch: starter vs bench smoke screen

15:32 Pick 5: Isaiah Papali’i resurgence: edge role, Sorensen watch, and the “red” factor

18:35 Pick 6: Jermaine Hopgood at $517k: injury write-off and prop role value

21:10 Pick 7: Trey Mooney new club upside: starting shot, PPM beast, and the spicy comp

24:14 Pick 8: Taniela Paseka at basement price: Achilles, reliability, and “no bench headache”

26:40 Rapid fire: safest, ceiling, mid-price king, best cheapie cash gen

30:58 Wrap-up: your FRF rotation + Hooker preview teaser (and why 2026 is different)

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Second row is one of the most important positions to get right in NRL SuperCoach, and one of the easiest to get burned by. We break down the key 2RF options for 2026, looking at the reliable minute-eaters, the upside plays, and the names that come with real risk attached. Role security, base, attacking upside, and durability all come into the discussion as we try to answer the big question, who can you actually trust in your starting squad?

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

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

Hosts

SC Brain

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/

Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer

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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/

Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix

Seven Tackle Set

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00:00 Mattrix banished to the Gold Coast (and the De Groote take)

00:52 Subscribe, league code + prize money (768-857, $500/$1,000 + Standard Squeeze pack)

01:29 Patreon: the “full kit bag” (team reveals, rankings, Q&As, 1:1 help)

02:16 Why 2RF decides your season (base, BP beasts, try scorers, variance)

03:44 Hudson Young: the top dog… but can you fade him in 2026?

05:51 Dylan Lucas: 2RF1 upside (BP monster, tackles + tries, POD angle)

08:43 Tino: dual-position watch + role shift changes everything (13 vs 10 debate)

12:43 Cam Murray: the “mythical discount” that never came (is there enough value?)

15:03 Leka: highlight reel vs SuperCoach trap? (minutes, base concerns, tough early draw)

18:02 David Fifita rib scare: STOP overreacting to injury news

18:12 Fifita at Souths: the ultimate bounce-back? (Walker + Latrell left edge ceiling)

22:31 Jermaine McEwen: the KP replacement you must consider (base floor + cash gen)

25:13 Hamish Stewart: Dragons role opens up (minutes, value, “tell HR” pick)

27:21 Rapid fire: safest, ceiling, mid-price, best cheapie

30:41 Terrified fades + the Angus Crichton wildcard

32:14 Next episode tease: Front Row Forwards tomorrow

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The halfback position often defines your entire NRL SuperCoach season, and 2026 is no different. We break down the key halfback options, starting with the big question around Nathan Cleary. Is he a must-have despite the price, or can coaches justify going a different way early? We also look at the alternatives, value plays, and structural decisions that could shape how teams are built heading into Round 1.

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

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

Hosts

SC Brain

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/

Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall

SC Whisperer

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Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer

SC Mattrix

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/

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 Halfbacks are back: “5 in the Top 30” + why this position opens up

01:00 League code + $500 (or $1,000 for subs) and what you get on Patreon

01:42 Goal-kickers matter in SuperCoach: make vs miss scoring (Fantasy players listen up)

03:05 Nathan Cleary: the “red draw” fear… and why it might not matter

05:10 Fixture-proof receipts: Cleary’s big scores vs the “tough” teams

06:20 Nico Hynes at sub-10%: has SuperCoach lost its mind?

08:00 The Nico vs Cleary narrative is cooked (and the numbers don’t match it)

10:20 Jaden Campbell at 2%: role fine, draw sneaky, why ownership is a joke

12:50 Sam Walker post-ACL: discount price + “33 Create” upside case

15:00 Quick Patreon plug, then… Jerome Hughes POD territory (and the origin period edge)

17:58 Lachlan Galvin: 1% owned, new system, generational talent case

21:26 Mitchell Moses: goal-kicking = instant 10-point bump? (EV breakdown)

24:23 Dylan Brown at Newcastle: halfback-only awkward… but 5/8 DPP watch

27:14 Wrap-up: who we missed + the “5/8 Tom Dearden only” stance

28:36 Final rankings: safest, upside, best mid-price, best cheapie, terrified-to-fade

31:26 Preseason grind: “David Goggins of SuperCoach” + what’s coming tomorrow (2RF)

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