NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 4

robelgordo wrote:Immortal. Steady on. He’s not even the best u21 forward in his club.

They will both be in the immortal conversation at the end of their careers. Broncos have a bright future ahead of them.

my tv broke wrote:Martin Gabor
@MartinJGabor
A couple of takeaways from my chat with Damien Cook. Dane Gagai will be on the right wing this year. There could be a smokey in the back row. Captain hasn’t been decided but it’ll be out of the three man leadership group. Reynolds and Walker the leading candidates

Maybe Keaon Koloamatangi or Bayley Sironen?

I've seen a few people rave about Keaon..

Gabor confirmed he was talking about Keaon.

Straight into every side if he is named there on TLT. Solid average in CCup last year. Bit of a beast player from what I've heard.

my tv broke wrote:Siebold not really giving anything away other than confirming he thinks TPJ is best as an edge forward..

“We’ve got the luxury of three really quality backrowers in Tevita, David and Alex Glenn. Those three guys are fighting it out for two of those positions. They are really good ball carriers and they threaten the line. We’re just working hard with all three on their defence. Those three guys are each in really good shape. They’re working really hard. Tevita has got that flexibility that he’s played a heap of middle in the past. One thing I do know, is that we’re a much better team when Tevita is in it and firing. I do think his best position is an edge backrower but how aggressive he is and some of his actions on both sides of the footy, he’s a real big middle forward as well.”

So based on that we're thinking maybe 20 min on edge for TPJ and 15-20 in the middle and 60min for Fifita on edge????? Or the other way around? Just pulling some numbers out of my arse with some help from last years numbers:

8. Lodge 57
9. Turpin 80
10. Haas 64
11. Glenn 75
12. TPJ 38
13. Offa/Carrigan 41
14. Paix 0
15. Offa/Carrigan 35
16. Fifita 60
17. Flegler 30

I have no idea how they are going to work the mins but I can't see a scenario where Pangai plays less than 50 to 60 mins.

my tv broke wrote:

Gabor confirmed he was talking about Keaon.

Straight into every side if he is named there on TLT. Solid average in CCup last year. Bit of a beast player from what I've heard.

Average of 49 in CCup

robelgordo wrote:

I don’t even think from a fantasy perspective it would be that bad. Instead of everyone being forced into a 680k backrower you’d get some diversity - some would shift up to a true gun 2RF and skimp somewhere else, others would find a mid-range cow and use the extra 150-300k to upgrade elsewhere. I’d probably go the latter tbh.

Yep, I've already put Lucy in instead. I like the team balance, I don't have a single cheapie in my 17 now except for Grant.

Mulvy wrote:

Yep, I've already put Lucy in instead. I like the team balance, I don't have a single cheapie in my 17 now except for Grant.

I went up to Bateman/Taumalolo instead. I'm still after the ceiling in that spot

No Worries wrote:Overhyped player - Boozecluez
Overhyped team - Usual Suspects
Surprise team - Trousers
Surprise player - StormTrooper96
Rising star - FalconSloth
Highest average - Chewie
Disappointing gun - My TV Broke

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

I went up to Bateman/Taumalolo instead. I'm still after the ceiling in that spot

Out of those I prefer Lolo. Big year for him with Scott and Bolton gone. Usually starts the year well. Could start the year with a bang in the new stadium against the Broncos which they are always up for, as long as he doesn't get assassinated again. Bateman could be underdone after surgery.

mattnz wrote:

They will both be in the immortal conversation at the end of their careers. Broncos have a bright future ahead of them.

Burge, Raper, Provan, Beetson. Immortals from 112 seasons of forward play. I guess it could be like the buses though - suddenly two show up at the same place, at the same time, for the same club that isn't going to win 11 comps in a row.

Mulvy wrote:

So based on that we're thinking maybe 20 min on edge for TPJ and 15-20 in the middle and 60min for Fifita on edge????? Or the other way around? Just pulling some numbers out of my arse with some help from last years numbers:

8. Lodge 57
9. Turpin 80
10. Haas 64
11. Glenn 75
12. TPJ 38
13. Offa/Carrigan 41
14. Paix 0
15. Offa/Carrigan 35
16. Fifita 60
17. Flegler 30

TPJ with only 38 mins seems too low but who knows. The problem is just about all their forwards are capable of big mins which means someone is going to play less minutes than they want to.

Mulvy wrote:

Out of those I prefer Lolo. Big year for him with Scott and Bolton gone. Usually starts the year well. Could start the year with a bang in the new stadium against the Broncos which they are always up for, as long as he doesn't get assassinated again. Bateman could be underdone after surgery.

Lolo is definitely the safer pick of the two. I'll probably start with Lolo and look to target Bateman as an early upgrade

Overhyped player - Kylo Ren
Overhyped team - Palpatine's Final Order Fleet
Surprise team - New Republic Starfleet
Surprise player - Lando Calrissian
Rising star - "The Child" (Baby Yoda)
Highest average - Din Djarin (Mando)
Disappointing gun - Palpatine

What do we think of Doueihi if he gets the gk duties & plays f/b. He's priced at 32 points & in games he played at f/b last year (9 games) his lowest score was 15 points & highest was 40 points. Doesn't sound very promising but maybe he will thrive more at Wests knowing he's 1st choice rather than just being a filler at Souths.

my tv broke wrote:I have no idea how they are going to work the mins but I can't see a scenario where Pangai plays less than 50 to 60 mins.

Yeah maybe something like:

8. Lodge 56
9. Turpin 80
10. Haas 64
11. Glenn 75
12. TPJ 55
13. Offa/Carrigan 40
14. Paix 0
15. Offa/Carrigan 30
16. Fifita 50
17. Flegler 30

With so many good forwards and even with a bench utility taking no minutes, how do people see Carrigan and Fifita as decent picks again, especially with Haas still a captaincy option??

Friend
Haas (C), Fotuaika
Matterson, Garner, Su'A
Cleary, Croft
Burns, Milne
Papi, Brimson, Lomax

Brailey, Stimson, Magoulias, Grant
Luai, Leleisiuao, Koloamatangi, 228k

$9k itb

I feel like this is the most balanced team ive made so far. The bench is a little light on but apart from that im very happy with the strength of each line. Other than the bench, the 2nd centre spot is the obvious weakness but i do have some flexibility given Lomax can fill that void if need be. Hopefully another 228k CTR or WFB player presents themselves between now and round 1. Milne and Leleisiuao are hopefully selected and if 1 of those 2 can score at least decently, my backline wont be too weak.

Players that i like in each position but can't fit in include Koro, Knight, Williams, Moses, MBye & Isaako

my tv broke wrote:Martin Gabor
@MartinJGabor
A couple of takeaways from my chat with Damien Cook. Dane Gagai will be on the right wing this year. There could be a smokey in the back row. Captain hasn’t been decided but it’ll be out of the three man leadership group. Reynolds and Walker the leading candidates

Maybe Keaon Koloamatangi or Bayley Sironen?

I've seen a few people rave about Kaeon

Could be Koloa! He is training the house down looking real good and looked good in CC last year our best forward before getting injured.

There has also been talk around of Murray moving to second row.

White Lightning wrote:What do we think of Doueihi if he gets the gk duties & plays f/b. He's priced at 32 points & in games he played at f/b last year (9 games) his lowest score was 15 points & highest was 40 points. Doesn't sound very promising but maybe he will thrive more at Wests knowing he's 1st choice rather than just being a filler at Souths.

I think you're right about knowing he's the first choice fullback, training in that position, 2nd year back from ACL - I think his small sample of games at fullback are possibly a bit misleading. GK should add about 6 to that average also. He's a decent shout for sure, but up against Isaako and Brimson at that price point, and then people are trying to fit Paps and Lomax in those slots too.

Any interest in Peachey?

Mulvy wrote:

I think you're right about knowing he's the first choice fullback, training in that position, 2nd year back from ACL - I think his small sample of games at fullback are possibly a bit misleading. GK should add about 6 to that average also. He's a decent shout for sure, but up against Isaako and Brimson at that price point, and then people are trying to fit Paps and Lomax in those slots too.

He's also available at hlf (dpp hlf/wfb). I wouldn't consider him at f/b for the reasons you stated but he could be a good option for a cheap 2nd half if he does indeed become the gk.