Before you can start picking players, you need to understand how your squad is structured. NRL SuperCoach uses a set positional format, meaning you cannot just pick 26 of your favourite players - you need to fill specific positions across your roster.
Your Squad Breakdown
| Position | Code | Spots |
|---|---|---|
| Hookers | HOK | 2 |
| Frontrowers | FRF | 4 |
| Backrowers | 2RF | 6 |
| Halfbacks | HFB | 2 |
| Five-Eighths | 5/8 | 2 |
| Centres / Wingers | CTW | 7 |
| Fullbacks | FB | 2 |
| Flex (any position) | FLX | 1 |
| Total | 26 |
Each position has a set number of spots you need to fill, and you can only select players in the position they are assigned to in the game. A prop cannot fill a backs spot, and a centre cannot fill a forwards spot - unless they hold dual position status, which we will get to shortly.
The Flex Position
The Flex spot is one of the most interesting and strategic elements of SuperCoach team building. It is a single position in your squad that can be filled by a player from any position group. This gives you flexibility when constructing your team and opens up some genuinely useful options.
The Flex spot is particularly valuable when you have a player who scores exceptionally well but does not fit neatly into your preferred structure elsewhere. It also becomes a key strategic tool during the season when you are managing injuries or trying to maximise your scoring potential in a given round.
Dual Position Players
Some players hold dual position status, meaning they are eligible to be selected across two different positions. This gives you additional flexibility when building your squad and can open up combinations that would otherwise be impossible within the positional limits.
It is worth keeping an eye on which players hold dual position eligibility before you finalise your team, as these players can be especially valuable for filling tricky spots in your roster.
Positions are not locked in for the entire season either. SuperCoach conducts four positional updates throughout the year - before Round 1, Round 6, Round 12, and Round 18 - to align player positions with how they are actually being used in the NRL. For a player to receive an additional position, SuperCoach assesses whether they are genuinely playing that role on a consistent basis. A player simply filling in for an injured teammate in the short term does not automatically qualify for a positional change.
How to Think About Your Squad Structure
When building your team, think of it in two layers. Your starting core should be your best and most reliable scorers - the players you are confident will put up big numbers week after week. Your bench spots should ideally be a mix of cash generating rookies who are earning money through strong performances, and reliable backups who can step in when your premium players are unavailable.
A common mistake for beginners is spending too much of their budget on premium players and leaving themselves with weak bench options. When injuries and byes hit - and they will - a thin bench can cost you significant points over the course of a season.