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Predicted Line Up
1. Tom Trbojevic, 2. Jorge Taufua, 3. Moses Suli , 4. Rueben Garrick, 5. Albert Hopoate, 6. Kane Elgey, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Martin Taupau, 9. Api Koroisau, 10. Addin Fonua-Blake, 11. Joel Thompson, 12. Curtis Sironen, 13. Jake Trbojevic. Interchange: 14. Manase Fainu, 15. Kelepi Tanginoa, 16. Taniela Paseka, 17. Jack Gosiewski
Key Player
Daly Cherry Evans – Manly have a talented team but lack depth, so to be competitive this year they need DCE to control games and be the competition’s dominant halfback.
One to Watch
Curtis Sironen – Returning from an ACL injury, Sironen is a dangerous edge back rower and knows how to cross the try line. Replacing the departed Shaun Lane who was Manly’s top try scorer last season, a big effort is needed from ‘Siro.’
Rising Star
Albert Hopoate – The younger brother of Will Hopoate has speed and strength, and looks near certain to start for Manly this season.
Predicted Top Try Scorer
Jorge Taufua (16)
Goal Kickers
1. Trent Hodkinson, 2. Daly Cherry-Evans, 3. Dylan Walker.
SuperCoach
The Guns
Daly Cherry Evans ($577,400 | HFB) – One of the best premium halfbacks in SuperCoach, DCE has averaged over 60 in three out of the last four seasons. Since taking up the goal kicking duties, he has scored 50+ points in 75% of his matches.
Tom Trbojevic ($691,200 | FLB) – Averaging 76 and 74 in the past two seasons, Tommy Turbo is a rare SuperCoach player. Owner of the highest every SuperCoach score (194), Turbo has been in the top six for try assists two seasons in a row, averages 27 in base points per game and 23 in evasive points per game.
Jake Trbojevic ($667,600 | 2RF) – Scoring 58.5 PPG in base stats alone over the last two seasons, Jurbo is the safest SuperCoach option there is.
Martin Taupau ($605,100 | FRF/2RF) – Big Marty has averaged 3 offloads, 4 tackle breaks and 16 hit ups per game two seasons running.
The PODs
Curtis Sironen ($398,600 | 2RF) – His base isn’t big, but he’s a huge attacking threat, scoring seven tries and providing two try assists in his last 11 matches.
The Cheapies
Albert Hopoate ($168,100 | FLB/CTW) – Coming in at basement price, all Hopoate needs is a try or two to start the season, and he’ll earn a nice price rise.
Avoid
Dylan Walker ($313,500 | CTW/5/8) – Walker still hasn’t returned to training, and there is no indication on when he will return.
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