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The FPL run-in - Top tips from experienced FPL managers to keep you in good stead ahead of the final 10 gameweeks

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It's that time of the season again. The FPL run-in. With only 10 gameweeks (GWs) remaining in the 2017/18 FPL season, one mistake can derail a season's worth of good work. These GWs are probably the most important of the year, but also the most challenging. As a result, we have complied 5 top tips to keep you in good stead for the FPL run-in. These tips have been provided by members of the FPL community, and we have explained why the tips are relevant and useful. Chief's Tip ( @FPLHints ) If you want to protect your rank, captain safe picks. At this stage of the season, picking the wrong captain could be fatal. Whilst you have a low score for the week, thousands of other FPL managers could have used one of their remaining chips successfully, giving them a massive rank boost.  So, if you are happy with your rank, look to consolidate by playing it safe and picking a proven, in form FPL asset who is popularly owned. By doing this, you are significantly r

Newcastle Knights Season Preview

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Key Player: Mitchell Pearce Rising star: Kayln Ponga Predicted top  try scorer: Kayln Ponga (15) Goal-kicker:  Kayln Ponga Biggest fixtures:  Round 1 vs Sea Eagles (H), Round 3 vs Roosters (A) , Round 25 vs Dragons (H) Predicted line up: Fullback - Kalyn Ponga Wing - Nathan Ross Centre - Sione Mata'uita Centre - Tautau Moga Wing - Shaun Kenny-Dowall Five-eighth - Connor Watson Halfback - Mitchell Pearce Prop - Daniel Saifiti Hooker - Slade Griffin Prop - Jacob Lillyman  Second-row - Aiden Guerra Second-row - Mitchell Barnett Lock - Jamie Buhrer Interchange - Danny Levi Interchange - Lachlan Fitzgibbon Interchange - Herman Ese'ese Interchange - Chris Heighington Top 3 SuperCoach assets:  Kayln Ponga ($419,900), Connor Watson ($286,700), Jamie Buhrer ($487,000). Jerseys:                             Home                                                     Away Predicted finish:

Melbourne Storm Season Preview

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Key Player: Cameron Smith  Rising star: Brodie Croft Predicted top try scorer: Josh Addo-Carr (24) Goal-kicker:  Cameron Smith Biggest fixtures:  Round 3 vs Cowboys (H), Round 7 vs Broncos (A) , Round 22 vs Sharks (H) Predicted line up: Fullback - Billy Slater Wing - Josh Addo-Carr Centre - Curtis Scott Centre - Will Chambers Wing - Suliasi Vunivalu Five-eighth - Cameron Munster Halfback - Brodie Croft Prop - Jesse Bromwich Hooker - Cameron Smith Prop - Tim Glasby Second-row - Felise Kaufusi Second-row - Ryan Hoffman Lock - Dale Finucane Interchange - Sam Kasiano Interchange - Kenny Bromwich Interchange - Nelson Asofa-Solomona Interchange - Christian Welch Top 3 SuperCoach assets:  Cameron Smith ($667,400), Brodie Croft ($476,800), Dale Finucane ($489,300). Jerseys:                           Home                                                      Away Predicted finish: 2 nd

Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Season Preview

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Key Player: Daly Cherry-Evans Rising star:  Lachlan Croker Predicted top try scorer: Akuila Uate (16) Goal-kicker:  Daly Cherry-Evans Biggest fixtures:  Round 9 vs Roosters (A), Round 18 vs Storm (H) , Round 20 vs Panthers (H) Predicted line up: Fullback - Tom Trbojevic Wing - Jorge Taufua Centre - Brian Kelly Centre -  Dylan Walker* Wing - Akuila Uate Five-eighth - Lachlan Croker Halfback - Daly Cherry-Evans Prop - Darcy Lussick* Hooker - Apisai Koroisau Prop - Martin Taupau Second-row - Curtis Sironen Second-row - Joel Thompson Lock - Jake Trbojevic Interchange - Kelepi Tanginoa Interchange - Addin Fonua-Blake Interchange - Lloyd Perrett Interchange - Frank Winterstein *Dylan Walker to return to centre in round 4-5. In his place, Matthew Wright will most likely start at centre. Brad Parker is also an option. *Darcy Lussick to return to prop in round 4-6. In his place, Addin Fonua-Blake will start at prop, wi

Top 10 Team Power Rankings (Week 23/2/18)

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As Champions League and Europa League football continued this past week, we saw only a few changes in the Top 10 from the last instalment. Many teams dominance has continued to flourish in all competitions. So, here is this weeks Top 10: 1. FC Barcelona (no change) - Despite a 1-1 draw in the Champions League against Chelsea, the result is still very good for the Spanish giants, as the tough away tie at Stamford Bridge didn't end in defeat with Barcelona securing a precious away goal. Additionally, Barcelona beat Eibar 2-0 in La Liga to maintain their undefeated domestic season. 2. Bayern Munich (no change) - Although Bayern dismantled their Champions League competition emphatically, with a 5-0 victory over Besiktas, they don't jump over Barcelona to first spot as the opposition level was significantly lower than that of their Spanish counterparts. Additionally, playing at home in comparison to Barca's road trip made life even easier. Bayern also beat

Gold Coast Titans Season Preview

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Key Player: Bryce Cartwright Rising star:  Morgan Boyle Predicted top try scorer: Konrad Hurrell (12) Goal-kicker: Michael Gordon Biggest fixtures:  Round 4 vs Broncos (A), Round 16 vs Tigers (A) , Round 20 vs Warriors (H) Predicted line up:  Fullback - Michael Gordon Wing - Dale Copley Centre - Konrad Hurrell Centre - Brenko Lee Wing - Anthony Don* Five-eighth - Kane Elgey Halfback - Ash Taylor Prop - Leilani Latu Hooker - Nathan Peats Prop -  Jarrod Wallace* Second-row - Kevin Proctor Second-row -  Ryan James Lock - Bryce Cartwright Interchange - Mitch Rein Interchange - Morgan Boyle Interchange -  Jai Arrow Interchange -  Joe Greenwood *  Jarrod Wallace  to return to prop in round 4. In his place, Ryan James may start at prop, with Jai Arrow moved into the second row. * Anthony Don to return wing in round 1-2. In his place,  Phillip Sami will start. Top 3 SuperCoach assets:  Bryce Cartwright ($260,300), Brenko Lee

Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Season Preview

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Key Player: Paul Gallen Rising star:  Sione Katoa Predicted top try scorer:  Sosaia Feki (15) Goal-kicker:  Valentine Holmes Biggest fixtures:  Round 1 vs Cowboys (A), Round 5 vs Roosters (H) , Round 22 vs Storm (A) Predicted line up: Fullback - Valentine Holmes Wing - Sosia Feki Centre - Ricky Leutele Centre - Josh Dugan Wing - Sione Katoa Five-eighth - Matt Moylan Halfback - Chad Townsend Prop - Andrew Fifita Hooker - Jayden Brailey Prop - Matt Prior Second-row - Luke Lewis Second-row - Wade Graham Lock - Paul Gallen Interchange - James Segeyaro Interchange - Ava Seumanufagai Interchange - Jayson Bukuya Interchange - Kurt Capewell Top 3 SuperCoach assets:  Paul Gallen ($674,900), Sione Katoa ($164,600), Matt Moylan ($526,100) Jerseys:                           Home                                                     Alternate                  Predicted finish: 6 th By