With just 7 rounds left in the NRL Supercoach season, teams are reeling from the absolute carnage of players being ruled out.
This includes the short-term unavailability of popular stars like Ryan Papenhuyzen, Cameron Munster and Briton Nikora, as well as the longer-term or season-ending status of Keaon Koloamatangi, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui and Dylan Lucas.
It has left a big hole in teams to fill — and for some, multiple holes. Here are some of the best 2RF options to consider when trading this week.
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THE PREMIUMSHudson Young – $716,900 | 80.1 AVG | 16.1% OWNED
Hudson Young is the best 2RF so far this season and the only one in the position averaging 80+ points per game.
He not only has the stability of a high floor with almost 63 points per game in base + power, but also the upside with four 100+ scores and an astonishing 10 tries in 15 matches.
If that’s not enough, at 16.1% ownership he’s in significantly fewer teams than he should be — a clear front-runner to prioritise.
Eliesa Katoa – $700,800 | 74.5 AVG | 46.5% OWNED
Currently sitting in 46.5% of teams, most coaches will own the Storm edge forward, but if you don’t, now is a great time to jump on.
Katoa is very much ‘Hudson Young Lite’ with a great floor and similar attacking prowess, registering 9 tries in 2025 — he just isn’t as good.
Whilst at first glance the Storm draw may seem average, all is not quite as it seems.
While the Broncos are sitting in 5th place, they have recently struggled to contain edge back-rowers like Katoa — and he gets to play them twice, along with an even more favourable matchup against the Eels in a fortnight.
Katoa may very well be the trade to make if you need to keep up with the pack and not get left behind, especially with his recent form including 2 tonnes in his last 4 games.
RELIABLE FLOORErin Clark – $646,900 | 69.8 AVG | 28.7% OWNED
From Round 7, Clark saw an increased role and minutes, and the former Titans player has eaten up the opportunity, producing a high 57-point raw base average — up there with the best 2RF options.
With zero tries this season, the Warriors’ positive draw is unlikely to help him much, and when you consider his base + power stats are far below most other options, it’s easy to see why his ceiling is more limited.
Nonetheless, he’s still a high-floor, reliable option to punch out a guaranteed 60+ each week — and more often than not, 70+.
THE UPSIDE GUNSViliame Kikau – $588,900 | 68.1 AVG | 17.6% OWNED
It has been a career year for Kikau in SuperCoach with 68 points per game — a welcome return to form after back-to-back seasons averaging in the 50s.
Kikau has added an impressive 8 points per game to his raw base, which at 38 is still below average, but no longer going to hurt you like in prior seasons.
With a propensity to offload, break tackles, and score tries, he has good upside on the run home.
However, much of his value will come across the next fortnight where he will be targeting favourable edge defence matchups, playing the Sea Eagles and Tigers.
After that, the Bulldogs’ draw becomes much harder — which needs to be taken into account in your decision-making this round.
Isaah Yeo – $536,100 | 61.6 AVG | 9.4% OWNED
Yeo possibly presents the best value of any option, having dropped almost $200k on his starting price point for 2025.
Having not scored a try since Round 1 and with one of the best draws in the NRL ahead, there could be upside on the run home.
The Panthers captain could go on a run similar to last season where he averaged 82 points per game between Rounds 19–27, and at sub 10% ownership he will hover around POD ownership.
The other positive to grabbing Yeo is you not only don’t need to pay to upgrade, but you will bank money — which will help with a second trade.
THE PODSAngus Crichton – $590,800 | 64 AVG | 8.6% OWNED
Crichton is currently averaging 14 points per game less than he did in 2024, when he seemed to score a try every other week.
Having only scored 2 in 2025 and with numbers down across the board, there is a good argument that he is in for a big finish, with at least a couple more tries on the run home almost a certainty.
In recent weeks he has looked better, with scores of 69, 76, and 76 in 3 of his last 4 matches.
The trade does come with risk, however, as unlike some of the premium options, the attack may not come for Angus in 2025 — and the Roosters’ draw is tricky.
Playing the Storm twice is difficult, yet he also faces bottom-four sides in the Eels and Rabbitohs.
The best value Angus likely has lies in the fact he is a genuine POD — and those are hard to find when buying guns.
Haumole Olakau’atu – $660,800 | 69.6 AVG | 10.6% OWNED
Olakau’atu was having his best season ever in SuperCoach, averaging 70 points per game for the first time in his career, when he went down with injury in Round 15.
Due to the long layoff, many coaches seem to have forgotten Haumole this week when looking at options — and they shouldn’t.
Prior to his injury, he had scored 3 tries in two games where he recorded 91 and 115 SuperCoach points.
Olakau’atu may very well be the H2H pick because from Rounds 24–26 he has his best draw, playing the Tigers, Dolphins and Dragons — a run that could seriously help teams get to and win their grand finals.
IF YOU CAN WAIT A WEEKBriton Nikora – $599,800 | 60.2 AVG | 12.4% OWNED
Nikora is out this week due to the NRL’s 11-day stand-down policy, but if he wasn’t, there’s a good argument that he could be the best overall option.
At below $600k, he is cheap — and at 12.4% ownership, also almost in POD territory.
That is a tantalising combination when you consider the Sharks’ current run of games: Rabbitohs, Cowboys, Dragons, Titans and Knights between now and Round 26.
Prior to being injured last game, he had a 5-round average of almost 83 points per game — which was near the top of all 2RFs and a top-10 average in the game.
He has been warming up, and there is no doubt that when he returns next week, he is likely to find at least one 100+ score on the run home.
Sometimes the best move is not to make one — and wait a week for Nikora, if you decide he’s the best option.
Final Word:
With trades at a premium and the business end of the season here, targeting the right 2RF can make all the difference.
Whether you play it safe or swing for the fences, there are a lot of options available with attacking upside.
Much of the decision may come down to what type of player you are — is it Classic glory you’re after or H2H finals you want to prioritise?
One thing’s for sure: there is no shortage of options, and it could be very decisive on the run home.