SuperCoach Review Round 5: Injury Carnage and Big Decisions Incoming

The Rugby League Guru Podcast delivers a blistering round-five Supercoach review, spotlighting injury carnage and strategic upheaval across the NRL. The biggest shock? Kai-Pierce Paul's 120-point explosion, which catapults him into elite status and forces owners to reconsider his value—his average now sits at 92.25 after just four games. The host calls him 'a real problem over the next few weeks' and a must-consider trade target. Meanwhile, the Dragons' collapse continues, with Val Holmes and Gutherson both injured and the team's Supercoach value crumbling. The Broncos' injury list deepens with Reece Walsh, Adam Reynolds, and Ben Hunt all sidelined, making their roster a high-risk gamble. On the flip side, Manly's resurgence sees Burbo and Hamiso Finn shine, while the Panthers' Tommy Jenkins emerges as a controversial but necessary acquisition despite a negative break-even. The episode ends with a bold prediction: Alex Twal could be the next undervalued gem, though the host admits he fears jumping on him only to see his minutes drop again.