NBL27 SuperCoach Cheapies: Best Cash Cows & Bargains for Round 4
Three rounds in, the cheapie board is finally being driven by real roles rather than preseason guesses.
The biggest mover is Dash Daniels. South East Melbourne's Next Star produced 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists against Illawarra and continues to find meaningful ways to score even with Nathan Sobey and Skylar Mays in the rotation.
Illawarra also produced a useful cheap-value signal through Johny Narkle, while Ben Gold and Will Johnston remain the sort of bench-priced players who can free money without requiring you to pretend every low salary is a genuine starter.
Buckets call: Daniels is now the clear No. 1 cheap-value option on this board. He only has one Round 4 game, but the role has become too useful to ignore. If you need a cheaper double-game option, Illawarra deserves extra attention.
Round 4 cheapie board
| Rank | Player | Price | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dash Daniels | $159,200 | BUY / HOLD | 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists; role keeps growing |
| 2 | Johny Narkle | $90,000 | BUY / WATCH | 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists; Illawarra doubles in Round 4 |
| 3 | Will Johnston | $69,000 | BUY / WATCH | Basement price with useful per-minute production |
| 4 | Ben Gold | $69,000 | Bench cash cow | Centre eligibility plus nine points and eight rebounds against Melbourne |
| 5 | Dakota Mathias | $145,200 | Value option | Usable scoring role at a manageable price |
| 6 | Tanner Krebs | $165,800 | HOLD / value option | Established rotation role without requiring a breakout |
| 7 | Matt Kenyon | $85,700 | Bench option | Cheap access to minutes rather than a ceiling play |
| 8 | Akech Aliir | $131,300 | HOLD / deep value | Cheap big-man depth where structure demands it |
Cheapies exist to create flexibility. You do not need to own the entire list.
1. Dash Daniels — $159,200
Daniels has moved beyond the "good cheapie" label.
Against Illawarra he finished with 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists, continuing a start to NBL27 in which his value has come from more than scoring.
That matters because Nathan Sobey is back.
A fragile cheapie would disappear when the senior guard returned. Daniels has instead kept contributing through rebounding, secondary handling, transition play and defensive activity.
South East Melbourne only plays once in Round 4, against Melbourne on Saturday. That lowers his immediate fixture ceiling compared with cheap players on doubles, but it does not make him a sell.
The job of a cash cow is to keep playing and keep producing enough to move in price. Daniels is doing that.
Buckets call: BUY if you still need a playable cheap guard; easy HOLD if owned. Do not sell purely because Phoenix has one game.
2. Johny Narkle — $90,000
Narkle is one of the more interesting Round 4 cheapies because the role and fixture line up.
He produced 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals against South East Melbourne while hitting three of five from outside.
Illawarra now plays twice in Round 4, hosting Tasmania on Friday and Cairns on Sunday.
The ceiling is not as proven as Daniels', but $90,000 with a double and genuine multi-category production is exactly the profile that deserves attention.
Buckets call: BUY/WATCH. Strong bench downgrade and a viable on-court option if your structure needs the cash.
3. Will Johnston — $69,000
Johnston remains one of the cleanest basement-price bets.
The Sydney rookie produced 24 SuperCoach points in 16 minutes and 45 seconds against Illawarra, finishing with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists.
The concern has not changed: Sydney is deep, and the minutes are not guaranteed.
That makes Johnston more attractive as a bench cash-generation play than a player you want to rely on every round.
Buckets call: BUY/WATCH. Excellent if the primary goal is freeing money; less compelling if you need guaranteed on-court minutes.
4. Ben Gold — $69,000
Gold has actual production behind the role now.
He finished with nine points and eight rebounds against Melbourne, giving SuperCoach coaches a usable cheap FWD/CTR rather than a pure emergency bench placeholder.
Tasmania's frontcourt remains affected by Majok Deng's absence, but Gold is still a low-usage player whose fantasy output will be sensitive to minutes and foul trouble.
Buckets call: Bench cash cow. Particularly useful if dual-position structure matters.
5. Dakota Mathias — $145,200
Mathias sits in the less exciting but often useful middle tier.
He is not basement priced, but he also does not require an unrealistic breakout to justify the salary. At this point in the season, a stable role can be more valuable than chasing a $69k player who never gets on the floor.
Buckets call: Value option rather than priority trade.
6. Tanner Krebs — $165,800
Krebs is another structure play.
His value comes from being part of a real rotation and providing enough scoring and rebounding to avoid dead scores. The ceiling is lower than Daniels, and the price is no longer ultra-cheap.
Buckets call: HOLD if owned. Only buy if the position and price solve a specific team problem.
7. Matt Kenyon — $85,700
Kenyon remains a bench-first option.
At this price, minutes are the main attraction. He does not need to become a featured scorer to be useful if he keeps receiving a stable role.
Buckets call: Bench option, not a priority on-court acquisition.
8. Akech Aliir — $131,300
Aliir stays relevant for coaches who need affordable big-man structure.
The upside is not as obvious as Daniels or Narkle, but cheap frontcourt eligibility can matter when trades are constrained.
Buckets call: HOLD / deep value.
What changed after Round 3?
Three things.
First, Daniels separated himself. The 16/8/6 line against Illawarra showed that he can contribute across categories even with Phoenix's senior guards available.
Second, Narkle became more interesting. His 13/7/4/2 line was useful on its own, and Illawarra's Round 4 double gives him two chances to back it up.
Third, the market is becoming less forgiving of dead bench spots. With prices moving, coaches who held a $69k non-player purely because he was cheap need to compare that slot against actual cash-generating roles.
Round 4 fixture context
Round 4 has doubles for Adelaide, Melbourne, Illawarra and Cairns.
That makes Illawarra cheapies particularly interesting because they combine price with two games.
South East Melbourne only plays once, but Daniels' role is strong enough that we would not trade him out simply to manufacture a double.
Fixture should break ties. It should not make you dump the best cash cow on the board.
Cheapie mistakes to avoid
Do not chase a cheap player purely because he scored well once.
Do not hold a non-playing basement option forever simply because moving him feels boring.
And do not use two trades to shuffle between similarly priced bench players unless the new role is materially better.
The goal is to create cash without creating another problem next week.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best NBL27 SuperCoach cheapie for Round 4?
Dash Daniels remains our No. 1 cheap-value option. His 16-point, eight-rebound, six-assist performance against Illawarra strengthened a role that was already trending up.
Is Dash Daniels still worth buying with only one Round 4 game?
Yes if you need a genuine cheap player rather than a one-week fixture punt. The single game lowers his Round 4 ceiling, but the role and cash-generation case remain strong.
Is Johny Narkle a Round 4 buy?
He is a strong value watch and a viable buy. Illawarra plays twice and Narkle just produced 13 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two steals.
Is Ben Gold still a buy?
As a bench cash cow, yes. His centre eligibility and nine-point, eight-rebound game give him more substance than a pure non-playing basement option.
Should I trade a cheapie just to chase a double?
Not automatically. Use the fixture as a tiebreaker between comparable roles. Do not move a strong cash generator into a weaker role simply because the new player has one extra game.
Continue planning with the NBL27 Fixture Guide, the Fantasy Draft Waiver Wire and the latest SuperCoach Trade Targets.
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