Episode Details

This episode breaks down the NRL SuperCoach 2026 cheapies we believe are genuinely Round 1 ready. Not hype picks, not one-trial wonders, these are the cash cows we’re confident can start the season, make money, and actually score.

We run through job security, roles, minutes, pricing, and where each cheapie fits into early-season team structure. With trials done and Round 1 approaching fast, this is about cutting through the noise and focusing on the players that matter.

If you’re building your SuperCoach team right now, this episode is essential viewing.

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

00:00 Cheapies decide SuperCoach seasons

00:37 Why cheapies matter more than your guns

02:27 League prizes + Patreon value explained

03:30 How this cheapie tier list actually works

03:42 Jonah Pezzet: the easiest must-have

04:33 Brandon Smith: lock or overrated?

06:29 Storm edge cheapie with massive upside

08:39 Tom Chester: elite value or trap?

13:08 Cowboys cheapies: who actually plays Round 1?

14:24 Sanders vs Atkinson: the halfback dilemma

18:10 Cooper By and the six-man bench myth

20:18 Basement-priced winger you need to know

21:35 Makassini hype check: wait or buy?

23:27 Best nuffs and loophole plays

24:13 Josh Patston: Titans edge cash cow

25:49 Hetherington: Bellamy fix or stay away?

26:45 Curtis Moran: risky middle value

28:25 Piakura: upside vs injury risk

30:09 “Friends of the show” tier explained

31:32 Broncos rookie: future only?

32:19 Watchlist cheapies flying under the radar

34:08 Ryan Couchman: buy now or wait?

35:31 Final cheapie rankings revealed

36:45 How many cheapies should you start with?

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