NRL Fantasy winners & losers from trial team lists
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NRL Fantasy coaches hunting for bargains have this week been given the biggest clue as to how each club is planning to line up this season, with all 16 teams naming strong line-ups for this weekend s trial matches.
So who are the winners and losers for Fantasy and which players should you be swapping into – or out of – your starting squad?
NRL Trials - Week 3
Raiders: Cheapie
Corey Harawira-Naera has not been named but is set to miss the start of the season anyway following a drink-driving charge, with
New players integrating into a system, returning stars hoping to put injury-plagued 2020 campaigns behind them and incoming coaches seeking pre-season vindication of the work they ve put their players through.
They are just three of the many things cubs will be looking to glean from this weekend s full slate of trials.
Each of the 16 teams has particular areas of focus, with the scoreboard not being of great importance. Avoiding injuries will be key.
Here are the important factors for each team this weekend.
Tedesco ready to captain Roosters, if called upon
NRL Trials - Week 3
Raiders: All eyes on that right edge with
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This is where each club stands prior to the 2021 NRL season:
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