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#269: NRL Supercoach 2026, Fixture analysis points to cutting Cleary
We've done the breakdown of the NRL Supercoach 2026 fixtures, with the early draw working against the Penrith Panthers there's a huge case to fade Nathan Cleary.
Former NRL Supercoach runner-up Tim Williams is joined by the SC Spy, the OG Guru Tommy Sangster and Matty the Waterboy as we launch deeper into the 2026 campaign.
The boys deep dive into the early fixture analysis and continue their Supercoach team previews, with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs and Penrith Panthers.
They also quiz Tommy Sangster on what's new at NRL Supercoach in 2026, headlined by the Supercoach Cup.
00:00 Sangster joins the show
06:00 Team list Tuesday: Tuipulotu return spoils cheapie party
13:40 Sangster Q+A: Dual position loading? Supercoach Cup
22:30 Fixture analysis: Early season teams to target and avoid
41:10 Bulldogs team preview: Can Turbo bounce back?
45:40 Panthers team preview: All eyes on cheapie lock
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