Parramatta ahead Shaun Lane has emerged as a shock alternative as the most well-liked participant in NRL SuperCoach.
While a relentless in POD discussions through the years, Lane’s possession hardly ever rises into double figures.
Now the lanky ahead is the speak of the city, chosen by nearly half of SuperCoaches.
His 43 per cent possession is effectively above his earlier peak ownerships per season:
2023 – 1.19%
2022 – 7.8%
2021 – 1.7%
2020 – 4.0%
2019 – 18.7%
2018 – 1.1%
2017 – 13.5%
1 Shaun Lane 2RF $446,200 — 43.2% possession
Well-underpriced. Lane’s value relies on a season common of 44 – effectively down as a result of harm – however he has averaged as excessive as 69 the previous. More right here
2 Nathan Cleary HFB $912,500 — 42.3% possession
Not exhausting to determine this one out. Cleary is a good of SuperCoach, having not averaged under 80 within the final 4 seasons. Knee surgical procedure has disrupted his low season so do you dare go the anti-POD? It’s a giant threat.
3 Jayden Brailey HOK $330,000 — 42% possession
The tough-as-nails Newcastle hooker begins low cost after an ACL harm restricted him to a mean of simply 40 final season. He averaged 58, 59 and 58 within the earlier three seasons. More evaluation right here
4 Ethan Strange 5-8/CTW $238,900 — 40.9% possession
The younger gun begins at near backside greenback and is a severe contender for both the five-eighth or centre spot on the Raiders. More evaluation right here
5 Nicholas Hynes HFB $970,000 — 40.9% possession
Last 12 months’s prime level scorer and highest-averaging participant. He subsequently begins as the most costly man in SuperCoach 2024. But he’s value it given a comparatively smooth draw to begin the 12 months together with the Bulldogs and Tigers within the opening three weeks.
6 Kayal Iro CTW/FLB $219,900 — 40% possession
Son of Kevin Iro and nephew of Tony Iro, the previous NSW Cup Player of the Year ought to play NRL at some stage this season. Realistically although, with a settled backline within the Shire, Iro wants not less than one harm to make the spherical one squad. Unless after all Siosifa Talakai is moved to the forwards or bench, which has been mooted in lots of quarters. More right here
7 Kaeo Weekes FLB/5-8 $273,400 — 37.7% possession
Goes from thrilling but inconsistent affect participant on the Sea Eagles to – hopefully – an 80 minute five-eighth on the Raiders. That means a rise in minutes from 45 to 80. More right here
8 Taylan May CTW $458,800 — 37.5% possession
The 2022 premiership winner has been priced on a $200,000 low cost after lacking the whole lot of final season with an ACL harm. Set to play centre for the Panthers following the exit of Stephen Crichton. More right here
9 Kalyn Ponga FLB $892,800 —37% possession
It’s a easy numbers sport right here. Ponga’s value relies on a season common of 87.44, which is down after a gradual begin at five-eighth and quite a few concussion points. But he averaged 105 as soon as transferring to fullback and that’s extra what we are able to anticipate in 2024. More right here
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10 Bronson Xerri CTW $345,100 — 34.2% possession
Returns after 4 years out as a result of a doping ban. Tempting value and a real likelihood of a beginning centre spot on the Bulldogs who’ve misplaced Jake Averillo (Dolphins) and Paul Alamoti (Panthers).
11 Josh Curran 2RF $421,700 — 33.4% possession
It by no means fairly clicked for Curran on the Warriors and his value is subsequently based mostly on a season common of 41. He has averaged as excessive as 67 prior to now and is a severe contender for the No. 13 function at Canterbury.
12 Payne Haas FRF $750,400 — 32.2% possession
The most constant prop in SuperCoach, averaging 74, 63, 68, 75 and 78 over the past half decade.
13 Tallis Duncan 2RF $321,600 — 31.2% possession
The child named after Gorden Tallis is without doubt one of the most proficient younger forwards within the NRL and made a severe mark in seven video games final season. Yet he nonetheless begins in relative cheapie vary after averaging simply 29 minutes. More right here
14 Dylan Brown 5/8 $780,800 — 28.2% possession
Averaged 5 factors extra per sport than the subsequent finest five-eighth in SuperCoach final 12 months and has a degree to show after letting his group down via an ill-timed disciplinary suspension final season. More right here
15 Ryan Papenhuyzen FLB $645,600 — 26.2% possession
The harm record is getting loooong however the numbers make sense. Paps begins at a reduction of over $300,000 this season after taking part in simply two common season video games.
16 Brendan Piakura 2RF $426,800 — 26% possession
Mainly a bench participant final 12 months, Piakura is favorite to attain the beginning edge again row spot vacated by Kurt Capewell on the Broncos.
17 Samuel Hughes FRF $238,900 — 24.8% possession
The Bulldogs look a tad skinny within the pack with Tevita Pangai Jnr, Franklin Pele, Luke Thompson and Corey Waddell all having left the membership. Hughes is subsequently being backed for a bench spot.
18 Chevy Stewart CTW/FLB $204,300 — 24.8% possession
The younger gun is a severe contender for the fullback spot on the Raiders and is a SuperCoach must-have if that eventuates.
19 Harry Grant HOK $750,000 — 24.1% possession
The finest hooker in SuperCoach final 12 months by an enormous 8.5 factors per sport.
20 Jayden Campbell 5-8/FLB $456,200 — 23.5% possession
After averaging solely 57 minutes final 12 months, SuperCoaches are backing the son of Preston Campbell to grow to be a full-time fullback this 12 months, which ought to occur given AJ Brimson’s transfer to centre.
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