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NRL Fantasy Coaches Scramble for Captaincy Options as Top Stars Rest
28 Aug
Summary
- Penrinth resting Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, and majority of first-grade side
- Payne Haas doubtful for Brisbane vs North Queensland match due to flu
- Several players like Jayden Campbell, Nicho Hynes, and Terrell May emerge as captaincy options
As of August 28th, 2025, NRL Fantasy coaches are facing one of the most wide-open captaincy weeks of the season. Penrinth have confirmed that star players Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo will both be rested, along with the majority of their first-grade side. Additionally, Brisbane's Payne Haas is in some doubt for the upcoming Queensland derby against North Queensland due to the flu.
With these usual go-to captaincy options off the table, several other players have emerged as potential replacements. Jayden Campbell has been in excellent form recently, producing scores of 82, 103, 58, 60, and 58 for a five-game average of 72.2. He faces the Dolphins, who have conceded large points to playmakers in recent weeks. Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes, coming off a two-try effort against the Titans, also looms as a bounce-back candidate against a struggling Newcastle side. Meanwhile, Terrell May remains one of the safest Fantasy forwards, though his ceiling may be limited this round against the Raiders.
Ultimately, NRL Fantasy coaches will have to weigh the risks and rewards of their captaincy choices, with several intriguing options available in the absence of the usual stars.
