{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63ec91c802ceee0011fcd172/69872a915ad8bc4f7cdba126?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"NRL SuperCoach 2026: Trials – First Impressions 👀 (Week 1)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63ec91c802ceee0011fcd172/1770465659568-938f49c6-ea41-4c7f-87bb-825154e7db87.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This episode recaps Week 1 of the NRL SuperCoach 2026 trials, focusing on early impressions, players who caught the eye, and the initial talking points to come out of the first hit-outs. We discuss performances, roles, and minutes, while keeping context front of mind given how unpredictable trial footy can be.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not about locking players in. It’s about observing trends, identifying early standouts, and understanding what matters and what should be ignored at this stage of the preseason. As always, trial form is just one piece of the puzzle.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out the other shows from the pre-season: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&amp;si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbO</p><p><br></p><p>Join our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMC</p><p><br></p><p>Get your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts</p><p><br></p><p>SC Brain</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braintalksball/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/BrainTalksBall</p><p><br></p><p>SC Whisperer</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhisperer</p><p><br></p><p>SC Mattrix</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/SC_Mattrix</p><p><br></p><p>Seven Tackle Set</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/</p><p>Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRL</p><p><br></p><p>Patreon</p><p>If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.</p><p>Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&amp;A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.</p><p><br></p><p>Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Trial Footy Is Back (And So Is the Addiction)</p><p>01:05 Why This Trial Matters + Prize League Details</p><p>01:55 New Scoring Chaos: 219 Players, Big Changes</p><p>04:17 Bulldogs vs Cowboys: What Actually Matters</p><p>05:40 Cowboys Halves Drama: Clifford vs Perdu vs Drinkwater</p><p>07:55 Heilum Lukey Injury Bombshell (10 Rounds)</p><p>09:10 McKaylee Season: “I’m Ready to Get Hurt Again”</p><p>12:00 Hooker Watch: Marnie, Hayward and the New Meta</p><p>17:38 Dragons vs Knights: The Real Trial Test</p><p>18:20 Setu Tu Cash Cow Alert</p><p>20:20 Trey Mooney Hype Train (Next Terrell May?)</p><p>22:20 Knights Halves Fight: Sharpe vs Smith</p><p>24:55 Fletcher Sharpe MUST Start</p><p>27:25 Couchman Brothers: Who We Actually Want</p><p>30:55 Marzhew, KP &amp; Knights Kicking Watch</p><p>34:00 Final Takeaways + Daily Trial Recaps Ahead</p>","author_name":"Insight Podcast Network"}