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Who Can Your Team Least Afford to Lose?

On-field plus/minus for all 17 NRL clubs: the players who move the scoreboard most when they're on the park, and the ones quietly dragging it backwards.

Who Makes Their Team Better?

We tracked every minute of every player's on-field time across 100 NRL matches. The scoring margin while you're on the field doesn't lie.

Who Got the Toughest Draw?

Not all NRL seasons start equal. We analysed every fixture in the 2026 draw to find out which teams the schedule helps — and which it quietly punishes.