NRL Fantasy 2019 Part 80

filthridden wrote:

He's averaging 57 if you exclude his sin-bin game and still 45 including it since starting at hooker.
I'd consider it if I had three or four trades left and $100k in the bank to upgrade to a JTurbo/Ma'u/JFH but it's definitely a luxury trade and I wouldn't be using my last one or two trades on it given how injuries have gone the last couple of weeks.

If it ain't broke (read: not playing) then don't fix it.

StormTrooper96 wrote:Seeing all this shit about Storm wrestling tactics and Smith grabbing Simmonson's ear during a tackle. Like are we all serious right now? I can take every game, every week and pick out at least 5 moments in the game that should have been called a penalty or should have been brought up but aren't. It is just ridiculous. Not sure what the media are trying to get out of it anyways? Clickbait? Numbers on their sites? Every club/team does this I just don't get the personal attack on the Storm. If it was that bad the refs and NRL bosses would be rousing on them for it but they are not. If it is wrong then why is no one saying anything to them? I am a hard NRL and AFL fan and love the banter and shit talk that comes with it but it really ticks me off that all aspects of the media get behind this shit 100 times more because it is the Storm. Brooks knee to the head....nothing. Milford trying to trip Cleary I think it was.... nothing. I fully understand if Storm were purposefully deploying illegal tactics but according to the NRL they are not. Just let the refs, ref the game. They are not perfect, they aren't going to pick up every little things like Joe Bloe at home on his custom made leather couch will after he slows it down to 1/10th of a frame per millisecond 2 days after the game while hoeing into a bag of chicken twisties! You see every week a debutant/rookie might get hit hard in a tackle and someone gives him a little extra welcome to the NRL, without a doubt.

13CokeHeads wrote:


Wrestling has been a huge part of the Storms success and its not the first time these allegations have been brought up... Is it illegal?No. Is it frustrating to watch?Yes. To Bellamy's credit he has found a way to win and win consistently. But at the expense of what??? I'd rather throw on some Lawn Bowls than watch the Storm play. They get the W week in and week out but it's such a shitty game to watch. Im not saying Gus should regulate it but something needs to change. Wouldn't it be exciting watching them find a new way to win? Im sick and tired of watching that smug prick do rollie pollies in the play the ball. Its not soccer and you should not be rewarded for acting.


I agree that the refs miss a lot, I feel they have been bullied into being quiet. Once they gain some confidence im sure things will get better.

filthridden wrote:

SI wrote:

OVER.THE.CAP

Can we get some random drug testing up in here. I have this feeling that HS would fail

filthridden wrote:

Can't agree with the Storm not being an exciting team to watch - Addo-Carr, Vunivalu, Munster, Hughes, Papenhausen, Brandon Smith, big NAS... loads of players I love watching play.

No Worries wrote:

Milchy wrote:

Teams that can't make the 8 should just forfeit all their games for the rest of the year

Technically we can make the 8 but can't win the spoon. Life's good.

No Worries wrote:Earlier today the Sydney Roosters announced the re-signing of veteran Mitchell Aubusson on a one-year extension.
Aubusson has played 284 NRL games for the tri-colours to date. He is on track to surpass Anthony Minichello (301) as the Roosters most handsome player.

filthridden wrote:

No Worries wrote:Earlier today the Sydney Roosters announced the re-signing of veteran Mitchell Aubusson on a one-year extension.
Aubusson has played 284 NRL games for the tri-colours to date. He has already surpassed Anthony Minichello (9/10) as the Roosters most handsome player.

FTFY

13CokeHeads wrote:Anyone know what the pecking order is for the broncos outside backs?

MilfordTheMagician wrote:

Glenn probably comes into the centres for Shiba over Farnworth/Coates if that's what you're wondering.

StormTrooper96 wrote:Seeing all this shit about Storm wrestling tactics and Smith grabbing Simmonson's ear during a tackle. Like are we all serious right now? I can take every game, every week and pick out at least 5 moments in the game that should have been called a penalty or should have been brought up but aren't. It is just ridiculous. Not sure what the media are trying to get out of it anyways? Clickbait? Numbers on their sites? Every club/team does this I just don't get the personal attack on the Storm. If it was that bad the refs and NRL bosses would be rousing on them for it but they are not. If it is wrong then why is no one saying anything to them? I am a hard NRL and AFL fan and love the banter and shit talk that comes with it but it really ticks me off that all aspects of the media get behind this shit 100 times more because it is the Storm. Brooks knee to the head....nothing. Milford trying to trip Cleary I think it was.... nothing. I fully understand if Storm were purposefully deploying illegal tactics but according to the NRL they are not. Just let the refs, ref the game. They are not perfect, they aren't going to pick up every little things like Joe Bloe at home on his custom made leather couch will after he slows it down to 1/10th of a frame per millisecond 2 days after the game while hoeing into a bag of chicken twisties! You see every week a debutant/rookie might get hit hard in a tackle and someone gives him a little extra welcome to the NRL, without a doubt.

13CokeHeads wrote:

If TPJ is out wouldnt Glen go to 2rf? I imagine DFifi has done enough to hold down a spot? I want Coates to come back in but this new kid Perese seems like he's first in line

13CokeHeads wrote:

If TPJ is out wouldnt Glen go to 2rf? I imagine DFifi has done enough to hold down a spot? I want Coates to come back in but this new kid Perese seems like he's first in line

SI wrote:

I have no doubt the bloke actually has one of those Urinator2000's. For realsies.