Round 13 SuperCoach Review: The Highs and the Lows
The Rugby League Guru Podcast delivers a candid, high-stakes SuperCoach review for Round 13, where the host reflects on a near-miss week that could have been much better — all because of a single missed trade. He laments not swapping Tamane Martin for Zach Hosking last week, which he calculates would have added 260 points to his score. The episode is packed with sharp, real-time analysis of player performances, injuries, and strategic missteps, revealing how small decisions can drastically alter a season’s trajectory. Key moments include Reece Walsh’s explosive 73-point burst in just 15 minutes, Terrell May’s 100-point explosion, and the brutal collapse of Sammy Walker, who scored -1. The host also highlights the rise of under-the-radar performers like Casey McLean and Hudson Young, while warning fans about the risks of over-relying on captains in volatile matchups. Despite the setbacks, the episode ends on a hopeful note, with the host already eyeing post-Origin opportunities and celebrating the unpredictability that makes SuperCoach so thrilling.
Missing a single trade — swapping Tamane Martin for Zach Hosking — cost the host an estimated 260 SuperCoach points.
Reece Walsh scored 73 points in just 15 minutes, proving that even short bursts can shift a season’s momentum.
Terrell May’s 100-point performance was a rare, high-impact play that rewarded those who took the risk on him as captain.
Sammy Walker’s -1 score was one of the worst in the round, highlighting the danger of relying on inconsistent players.
Casey McLean and Hudson Young emerged as post-Origin value picks, with McLean scoring 95 points after playing Origin.
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Round 13 SuperCoach Recap: A Near-Miss Week
“If I would have gone Tamane Martin, it would have got me Zach Hosking. And I think now it would have been up to about 260 points extra I would have got.”
Cronulla Sharks & Manly Seagulls: Injury Woes & Breakout Performers
The Sharks’ Tricky Trindle led with 118 points, but the game was marred by Blake Braley’s injury. For Manly, Burbo and Fogarty were top scorers, but the Seagulls’ overall performance was underwhelming.
Newcastle Knights: Caelan Ponga’s Post-Origin Surge
Dil Lucas was the top scorer with 120 points, but the real story was Caelan Ponga’s 56-point return after Origin, showing his value as a high-impact player.
West Tigers vs Canterbury Bulldogs: Terrell May’s 100-Point Masterclass
“If you took the safe play of a captain which I looked at all week and went away from it, your world deserved 100 points there.”
Melbourne Storm vs Chooks: Cam Munster’s 97-Point Dominance
“Sammy Walker owners, pour one out for you because that one is fucking brutal.”
“He only played footy for 15 minutes in this game. He came up with a 73 and the two minutes leading into that 15 minutes, it looked like he'd done his hamstring as well. He's an absolute freak, Reece Walsh.”
“But yeah, Sammy Walker owners, pour one out for you because that one is fucking brutal.”
“If you took the safe play of a captain which I looked at all week and went away from it, your world deserved 100 points there.”
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Reece Walsh
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Holland & Barrett
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Timmy Williams
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Neds
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Sammy Walker
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Caelan Ponga
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