{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63ec91c802ceee0011fcd172/69d63491086c93c18b9aaa4a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"NRL SuperCoach 2026: CAPTAIN’S CORNER 🧢 Straight Cleary C?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63ec91c802ceee0011fcd172/1775645416411-36cf8dc2-b0f2-400b-a64c-b2dacd7fb2a9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down Cleary’s outlook, the alternative captaincy plays, and how to approach the decision depending on your risk appetite and rank position.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a week where getting captaincy right could stabilise your season.</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>Patreon</p><p>If 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&amp;A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join</p><p><br></p><p>Join 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.</p><p>USE CODE: INSIGHT26 for 10% off.</p><p>www.rugbyleaguefantasypro.com</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>CHAPTERS</p><p>0:00 Captaincy Can RUIN Your Week… Walsh vs Cleary Fallout</p><p>0:58 Why Captaincy Swings Are Deciding SuperCoach Seasons</p><p>2:02 What We’re Covering: Safes, PODs, Upside &amp; Avoids</p><p>2:38 SAFE CAPTAIN: Nathan Cleary Breakdown</p><p>3:38 Is This the Week to Fade Cleary? Risk vs Reward</p><p>5:08 POD CAPTAIN: Jerome Hughes Smash Spot</p><p>6:52 POD CAPTAIN: Adam Doueihi Matchup Edge</p><p>8:22 Matrix POD: Scott Drinkwater Case</p><p>9:28 UPSIDE PLAY: Sua Fa’alogo Ceiling Game Incoming?</p><p>10:20 VC Cleary → C Fa’alogo Strategy Explained</p><p>10:52 AVOID: Payne Haas Injury Risk</p><p>12:46 AVOID: Nico Hynes Trap Game vs Roosters</p><p>14:33 Matrix AVOID: Tedesco vs Sharks Matchup</p><p>15:39 Final Captaincy Picks Recap</p><p>15:56 Sneaky POD: Turbo Shout + Wrap Up</p>","author_name":"Insight Podcast Network"}