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Beers & Breakevens: NRL Supercoach fullback analysis, boom or bust for Ponga?

As we deep dive into fullbacks for the NRL Supercoach 2026 season, Kalyn Ponga comes at an enticing price if you can fend off the red flags surrounding the Knights No.1.

Beers & Breakevens pits SC Playbook's 2020 runner-up Tim Williams and the Rugby League Guru together to help you nail your NRL Supercoach teams heading into round 1.

The boys assess the top owned fullbacks for the season, with Keano Kini looming as a must and mixed feelings about paying up for Reece Walsh to begin the new campaign.

00:00 Kat returns for 2026

07:40 Supercoach blast from the past

11:30 Fullback analysis: Splash the cash for Walsh?


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