NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 2

Chewie wrote:

And Ryu was a great car mechanic too!

Jumpstart:

Mulvy wrote:

Tell me about Croft. What do you see happening there?

I think he will be doing all the long kicking pretty much, I just think he’s gonna step up and he’s apart of that leadership group too, I think he will also take the line on and I just reckon he’s gonna be more involved than what he was down in Melbourne and I think he will have better line break and try assists stats etc...

I think he can average high 40’s.

He will be a POD option I reckon and I think I’m willing to take the punt.

The other guy I’m looking at besides him would be Flanagan, I also see some upside in him kicking goals at Rorters and his kick metres will go up and he should score more than one try and have slightly improved stats in regards to try assists etc too....

Chewie wrote:Just checked Croft's scores when Munster didn't play:
2019 - Round 16: 64 points (season high)
2019 - Round 18: 46 points
2018 - Round 17: 70 points (season high)
2018 - Round 18: 60 points

It's only a sample size, but it shows what he can do when he has more control of the game.
Wasn't there talk of Croft taking a leading role?

I won't be starting with Croft in my team, but I can see him doing a Mitch Moses (after Norman left, going from a season average of 37 in 2018 to an avg of 54 in 2019)

I think the bigger inhibitor to Croft's scores was Cam Smith, rather than Munster. I don't think McCullough (or Turpin) + Milford will exert the same control over playmaking and allow Croft to do hi sstuff.

Not sure if I'll start with him or not but he is definitely under consideration

I’m hearing Arrow is now staying put with Titans for 2020, Souths are looking at NRL forward packs and who we can somehow get one or two for 2020, who that is I’m not sure but I do know that it sounds like it’s gonna be good for the fantasy prospects of Knight

On the Souths forward pack. Knight, Su'a and Lowe are all tempting, and a lot of people will be looking at Cook too. How many from one team are people happy starting with.

Assuming they both end up starting, I think I'm likely to get both Lowe and Su'a.

Pookus McFly wrote:

I think you are being rather naive in your confidence. Whilst Ken had the rapid hurricane kick and flaming shoryuken at his disposal, Ryu’s Hadoken is undoubtedly the stronger. And let’s all be honest with ourselves for a moment and admit that the Wave motion fist combined with the Satsui no Hado make Ryu the clear winner...

*goes and sits in the Nerd corner*

Not to mention Ryu's 2 player/alternative coloured sprite was bad ass compared to Ken's

Also RIP Kobe and his daughter. A true sporting great

Milchy wrote:

I think the bigger inhibitor to Croft's scores was Cam Smith, rather than Munster. I don't think McCullough (or Turpin) + Milford will exert the same control over playmaking and allow Croft to do hi sstuff.

Not sure if I'll start with him or not but he is definitely under consideration

Definitely agree with this point here. I believe Smith not only took away the play-making off Croft, it also killed his confidence to exert himself when he had opportunities in games with Smith.

I definitely see upside to Croft. It's hard to see whether he was brought in to allow Milford go back to his natural running game or whether Milf will just take most of the responsibility like he did last season. I'm leaning towards the former. I think most people are wary because he's burnt people the last two seasons. I don't see that happening this time. Not sure I can fit him in with a gun half though.

NZ Warriors

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck $738,000 WFB
Jazz Tevaga $727,000 HOK, 2RF
Tohu Harris $681,000 2RF
Leeson Ah Mau $650,000 FRF
Isaiah Papali'i $643,000 2RF
Lachlan Burr $620,000 2RF
Agnatius Paasi $574,000 FRF
Adam Blair $554,000 FRF, 2RF
Blake Green $551,000 HLF
Ken Maumalo $540,000 WFB
Peta Hiku $529,000 CTR, WFB
Bunty Afoa $518,000 FRF, 2RF
Kodi Nikorima $478,000 HLF
Nathaniel Roache $458,000 HOK
Chanel Harris-Tavita $447,000 HLF
Patrick Herbert $424,000 CTR
Karl Lawton $394,000 HOK
Wayde Egan $384,000 HOK
David Fusitu'a $347,000 WFB
Sam Lisone $334,000 FRF
Adam Keighran $330,000 HLF
Ligi Sao $325,000 2RF
Gerard Beale $289,000 CTR, WFB
Taane Milne $246,000 CTR
Leivaha Pulu $246,000 2RF
Joshua Curran $246,000 2RF
Adam Pompey $246,000 CTR
Hayze Perham $246,000 WFB
Eliesa Katoa $228,000 2RF
Jackson Frei $228,000 FRF

Chewie wrote:NZ Warriors

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck $738,000 WFB
Jazz Tevaga $727,000 HOK, 2RF
Tohu Harris $681,000 2RF
Leeson Ah Mau $650,000 FRF
Isaiah Papali'i $643,000 2RF
Lachlan Burr $620,000 2RF
Agnatius Paasi $574,000 FRF
Adam Blair $554,000 FRF, 2RF
Blake Green $551,000 HLF
Ken Maumalo $540,000 WFB
Peta Hiku $529,000 CTR, WFB
Bunty Afoa $518,000 FRF, 2RF
Kodi Nikorima $478,000 HLF
Nathaniel Roache $458,000 HOK
Chanel Harris-Tavita $447,000 HLF
Patrick Herbert $424,000 CTR
Karl Lawton $394,000 HOK
Wayde Egan $384,000 HOK
David Fusitu'a $347,000 WFB
Sam Lisone $334,000 FRF
Adam Keighran $330,000 HLF
Ligi Sao $325,000 2RF
Gerard Beale $289,000 CTR, WFB
Taane Milne $246,000 CTR
Leivaha Pulu $246,000 2RF
Joshua Curran $246,000 2RF
Adam Pompey $246,000 CTR
Hayze Perham $246,000 WFB
Eliesa Katoa $228,000 2RF
Jackson Frei $228,000 FRF

they didn't forget us!

RIP to one of the best players to every grace the hardwood. Gone too young. RIP to GiGi also! Gone way too early! LOVE

StormTrooper96 wrote:RIP to one of the best players to every grace the hardwood. Gone too young. RIP to GiGi also! Gone way too early! LOVE

Yeah man, got family in LA. Been talking to them this morning. Everyone in shock. Tragic loss!

apparently Curtis Scott was arrested last night

White Lightning wrote:apparently Curtis Scott was arrested last night

Good timing on the BJ Leilua release

First version of my team planner available here
https://www.mediafire.com/file/pj9xsl5oxf2rgwd/2020_Team_Planner_v0.1.xlsx/file

If I get time I'm going to and add in finals games.
Any other bugs or feature requests please shout out.

First page of the thread has been updated with links. If there is anything missing from there shout out and one of the friendly mods will add it in.

White Lightning wrote:apparently Curtis Scott was arrested last night

Of course, he was my only genuine POD

Love your work Milchy
The compare tab is always my favourite way to look at stats in specific situations

Milchy wrote:
On the Souths forward pack. Knight, Su'a and Lowe are all tempting, and a lot of people will be looking at Cook too. How many from one team are people happy starting with.

Assuming they both end up starting, I think I'm likely to get both Lowe and Su'a.

Sironen or Koloamatangi could come of the bench though meaning Su’a comes off after 55-60mins.

Rabbits21 wrote:
Sironen or Koloamatangi could come of the bench though meaning Su’a comes off after 55-60mins.

Those of us picking Su'a are doing so with the expectation his minutes will be somewhere around 60. Having an 80 minute hooker leaves South a spare interchange to use on the backrow, it's expected Su'a will be the one to have a break most weeks