EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 16 MIN
NRL SuperCoach 2026: CAPTAIN’S CORNER 🧢 Straight Cleary C?
from Seven Tackle Set | NRL Supercoach Podcast
After a divisive week of captaincy calls, Round 6 shapes as a much clearer decision, with all eyes turning to Nathan Cleary. The question is whether you simply take the safe option or look for ways to hedge and gain an edge.We break down Cleary’s outlook, the alternative captaincy plays, and how to approach the decision depending on your risk appetite and rank position.This is a week where getting captaincy right could stabilise your season.Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbOPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/12428569/joinJoin the number 1 stats provider for SuperCoach, Fantasy and Draftstars at rugbyleaguefantasypro.com. With SuperCoach changing the scoring, and making it impossible to see who averages what, RLFP is the best resource out there to get any scoring stat you need.USE CODE: INSIGHT26 for 10% off.www.rugbyleaguefantasypro.comJoin our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMCGet your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQHostsSC BrainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBallSC WhispererInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhispererSC MattrixInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/Twitter: https://x.com/SC_MattrixSeven Tackle SetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRLCHAPTERS0:00 Captaincy Can RUIN Your Week… Walsh vs Cleary Fallout0:58 Why Captaincy Swings Are Deciding SuperCoach Seasons2:02 What We’re Covering: Safes, PODs, Upside & Avoids2:38 SAFE CAPTAIN: Nathan Cleary Breakdown3:38 Is This the Week to Fade Cleary? Risk vs Reward5:08 POD CAPTAIN: Jerome Hughes Smash Spot6:52 POD CAPTAIN: Adam Doueihi Matchup Edge8:22 Matrix POD: Scott Drinkwater Case9:28 UPSIDE PLAY: Sua Fa’alogo Ceiling Game Incoming?10:20 VC Cleary → C Fa’alogo Strategy Explained10:52 AVOID: Payne Haas Injury Risk12:46 AVOID: Nico Hynes Trap Game vs Roosters14:33 Matrix AVOID: Tedesco vs Sharks Matchup15:39 Final Captaincy Picks Recap15:56 Sneaky POD: Turbo Shout + Wrap UpFind our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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After a divisive week of captaincy calls, Round 6 shapes as a much clearer decision, with all eyes turning to Nathan Cleary. The question is whether you simply take the safe option or look for ways to hedge and gain an edge.We break down Cleary’s outlook, the alternative captaincy plays, and how to approach the decision depending on your risk appetite and rank position.This is a week where getting captaincy right could stabilise your season.Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbOPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/12428569/joinJoin the number 1 stats provider for SuperCoach, Fantasy and Draftstars at rugbyleaguefantasypro.com. With SuperCoach changing the scoring, and making it impossible to see who averages what, RLFP is the best resource out there to get any scoring stat you need.USE CODE: INSIGHT26 for 10% off.www.rugbyleaguefantasypro.comJoin our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMCGet your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQHostsSC BrainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBallSC WhispererInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhispererSC MattrixInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/Twitter: https://x.com/SC_MattrixSeven Tackle SetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRLCHAPTERS0:00 Captaincy Can RUIN Your Week… Walsh vs Cleary Fallout0:58 Why Captaincy Swings Are Deciding SuperCoach Seasons2:02 What We’re Covering: Safes, PODs, Upside & Avoids2:38 SAFE CAPTAIN: Nathan Cleary Breakdown3:38 Is This the Week to Fade Cleary? Risk vs Reward5:08 POD CAPTAIN: Jerome Hughes Smash Spot6:52 POD CAPTAIN: Adam Doueihi Matchup Edge8:22 Matrix POD: Scott Drinkwater Case9:28 UPSIDE PLAY: Sua Fa’alogo Ceiling Game Incoming?10:20 VC Cleary → C Fa’alogo Strategy Explained10:52 AVOID: Payne Haas Injury Risk12:46 AVOID: Nico Hynes Trap Game vs Roosters14:33 Matrix AVOID: Tedesco vs Sharks Matchup15:39 Final Captaincy Picks Recap15:56 Sneaky POD: Turbo Shout + Wrap UpFind our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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