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Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Mon 8 May 2023, 10:01 AM

On a weekend full of Magic, it was Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary who rewarded coaches most with his starring performance against the Warriors giving coaches an intriguing decision to make with potential Origin selection just around the corner for he, and the most expensive player in Fantasy right now, Nicho Hynes.

Eels playmaker Dylan Brown could be a target after his recent up tick in form continued despite going down to the Titans, who themselves are riding high after another monster round from David Fifita and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui.

Round 10 Winners

Penrith might have found it tough going against the Warriors on Saturday but that didn't seem to affect Nathan Cleary's output with the star halfback delivering 92 points to comfortably post the top score from Magic Round.

The second most popular player in the game with a 42.7% ownership, the star halfback comfortably smashed his 70.3 season average to reward coaches before he becomes unavailable with Origin commitments in a fortnight's time.

Eels playmaker Dylan Brown was another big winner from the weekend despite his side going to the Titans. Brown delivered the second highest score of the round with 75 points, and looms as an intriguing option for coaches heading into Round 11 with halves partner Mitchell Moses set to be sidelined with a head knock.

Dream debut for Te Whare

Jack de Belin's shift into the front row rotation produced 72 points for the versatile middle forward, with the Dragons big man another interesting player to consider over the upcoming bye rounds should he miss Origin selection for the Blues.

One man who will be hoping he isn't available over Origin is Titans star David Fifita, who continues to return to his best form with another 70-plus score in the Gold Coast's stunning win over the Eels. Fifita managed 71 points and looked threatening every time he carried the ball as his price continues to sky rocket this year.

Brought into the side courtesy of a long-term injury to Charlie Staines, one-time Fantasy great David Nofoaluma could be an option to bring in at a cut-price ($483k) after he smashed out 69 points with a try in his side's win over the Dragons. Tim Sheens' side do face the in-form Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium next week, however, before taking on the Cowboys at Leichhardt in Round 10.

Billy Smith marked his return to first-grade with a quality 62-point showing despite the Roosters' attacking struggles against the Cowboys while Valence Te Whare will be the must-have cheapie going forward (assuming he retains his spot in the side) after scoring 59 on debut – although the Dolphins do have the bye this week.

Nofoaluma does plenty

Round 10 Losers

Tyrell Sloan had an afternoon to forget against Wests Tigers with the one-time popular cheapie scoring just 10 points. With Jayden Sullivan coming on from the bench and performing strongly, the Dragons' spine is a tricky one to read right now and it's perhaps best to move away from the Indigenous All Star for now.

Roosters star Joseph Suaali'i didn't fare much better, managing just 13 points, while teammate Egan Butcher scored the same after being taken off for a head knock and is unlikely to feature in Round 11 with the short turnaround.

Arthur confirms Moses misses next week

Eels half Mitchell Moses also suffered a similar fate at Magic Round, with his late head knock set to rule him out of Parramatta's trip to Canberra this week. Moses ($811k) had only managed 29 points in 73 minutes before being taken off.

Nicho Hynes had his first dip in recent weeks with the Sharks playmaker producing a respectable 38 points in Cronulla's loss to the Dolphins, but well below his 74.2 season average and $1.04m price tag would seem to suggest.

Rabbitohs trio Cameron Murray (28 points), Latrell Mitchell (33 points) and Campbell Graham (20 points) didn't set the world on fire in Fantasy terms despite their side's winning streak continuing with a strong win over Melbourne, while hooker Damien Cook has lost the best part of $170k compared to his starting price.