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NRL SuperCoach: Watson vs. Grant as best hooker, which Origin stars are rested? | Round 19 Teams….<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown from the Round\u202f19 SuperCoach preview and podcast for the hooker debate and Origin back-up news:<\/p>\n

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Hooker: Connor Watson vs\u00a0Harry Grant in SuperCoach<\/p>\n

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**Harry Grant (Melbourne Storm \/ QLD Origin)**<\/p>\n

A proven, high-scoring No.\u202f9\u2014notably named Dally\u202fM Hooker of the Year in 2024. In 2025, he\u2019s been a reliable performer for both the Storm and Queensland . Despite coming off Origin duties, his consistency makes him the safer pick.<\/p>\n

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**Connor Watson (Sydney Roosters \/ NSW Origin)**<\/p>\n

Versatile and capable of playing across the pack. He managed a solid 56-point return in Round\u202f19 while shifting between lock and hooker spots\u2014but hasn\u2019t delivered the same ceiling as Grant . Considered more of a mid-tier utility selection.<\/p>\n

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Verdict: While Watson offers some flexibility and recent form, Grant remains the top hooker pick thanks to higher floor, ceiling, and reliable game involvement.<\/p>\n

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Which Key Origin Stars Were Rested in Round\u00a019?<\/p>\n

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The podcast confirmed key Origin players either rested or being managed:<\/p>\n

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Scott Drinkwater (Maroons \/ Hamstring issues)<\/p>\n

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Isaah Yeo (Blues \/ ongoing recovery)<\/p>\n

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Payne Haas and Tino Fa\u2019asuamaleaui (physically carrying knocks into the decider)<\/p>\n

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These decisions had direct impact on SuperCoach line\u2011ups, with coaches urged to either hold or rotate trades accordingly.<\/p>\n

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Hooker Crisis Continues: With no standout cheapies at No.\u202f9, SuperCoach insiders urged targeting Grant ASAP, while caution was advised around Watson\u2014the “utility” tag lowers his reliability despite flashes .<\/p>\n

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Trade Priorities: Reinforcement of other SuperCoach studs who backed up from Origin, and any value buys given injury\/rotation risks.<\/p>\n

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If you’re chasing consistency and ceiling at hooker, Grant is the priority.<\/p>\n

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If budget or multi-position coverage matters, Watson offers rotational upside, but higher risk.<\/p>\n

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Avoid overpaying for unproven cheapies at hooker\u2014better to bank points via Grant or wait if injury risk drops his price.<\/p>\n

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Player Position SuperCoach Appeal Origin Backup Status<\/p>\n

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Harry Grant Melbourne \/ QLD High floor\/ceiling Backed up<\/p>\n

Connor Watson Roosters \/ NSW Utility flexibility Backed up, manageable<\/p>\n

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Best hooker pick for SuperCoach?\u202fHarry Grant\u2014consistent, proven, high scoring.<\/p>\n

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Watson? Useful if budget or positional needs, but less safe.<\/p>\n

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Origin player management: Drinkwater, Yeo, Haas, and Tino were either rested or under heavy load, directly influencing team selections in Round\u202f19.<\/p>\n

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Final trade advice: lock in Grant if you can, account for Origin hangover risk across key studs, and avoid hooker cheapies unless they have proven form.<\/p>\n

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If you’d like a breakdown on other SuperCoach positions or players impacted by round\u201119 team changes, just ask!<\/p>\n\n

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