NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 4

Mulvy wrote:

I agree with all that, and really didn't want Haas in the first place, but I'm gonna need trials to fill me some confidence these mid range props are a viable option eg. Merrin starting a playing a substantial role in the Charity shield, Mofo back to fitness etc

my tv broke wrote:

Im having enough trouble finding one prop that I like, let alone two.

Its tempting to go for Taupau tbh

my tv broke wrote:

Im having enough trouble finding one prop that I like, let alone two.

Its tempting to go for Taupau tbh

Mulvy wrote:

McInnes
Kapow Mofo
Lolo Lowe Stimson
Moses Laui
Capewell Nuff
Paps Brimson Lomax

Friend Koro Brailey Grant

Magoulias 246k, 246k, 228k

Not bad. Just need to get Laui into NPR's ASAP.

Mulvy wrote:

McInnes
Kapow Mofo
Lolo Lowe Stimson
Moses Laui
Capewell Nuff
Paps Brimson Lomax

Friend Koro Brailey Grant

Magoulias 246k, 246k, 228k

Not bad. Just need to get Laui into NPR's ASAP.

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

I think you probably only want to end the year with 2 props in your best 17, for me that's probably Haas and Klemmer. Klemmer would be my choice if I was going into the season with a gun prop, but it is really hard to pick up an extra origin player

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

Really like what you have done with the squad aside from Luai at half. No halves coverage could see that plan blow up very quickly

my tv broke wrote:

Big question with Klemmer is how does the new coach rotate his forwards. Klemmer was playing big mins last year under Brown, does Obrien continue that or spread the load a bit more. I guess it doesnt matter right now as people arent starting with Klem

mattnz wrote:

Just need a rookie WFB to be named, then can play Brimson in the halves instead

Camo123 wrote:If Jurbo and AFB are out for 1-2 weeks at start of season, would anyone pick base price possible replacements including Keppie or too much of a trap? Keppie started when Taupau was suspended in FW1 and got 46 in 45 mins but Thompson, Sironen & Paseka were also missing. Any idea how pack would look without Jurbo & AFB for 1-2 weeks (& Gosiewski also out with back injury early on) and if chance of replacement getting stable bench role with return of Jurbo & AFB

8. Keppie/Sipley/Paseka
9. Levi
10. Taupau
11. Thompson
12. Sironen
13. Waddell??
14. Cust/Croker
15. Keppie/Sipley/Paseka
16. Keppie/Sipley/Paseka
17. Williams/Olakau'ata/Boyle

Enchanted Glossy Flamingo wrote:My 2nd most expensive player is nearly 400k cheaper than my most expensive player.

Filthy middies all the way

mattnz wrote:

Mulvy wrote:

McInnes
Kapow Mofo
Lolo Lowe Stimson
Moses Laui
Capewell Nuff
Paps Brimson Lomax

Friend Koro Brailey Grant

Magoulias 246k, 246k, 228k

Not bad. Just need to get Laui into NPR's ASAP.

Just need a rookie WFB to be named, then can play Brimson in the halves instead

RandomSil wrote:

Haas and who?

multiple.scoregasms wrote:Going to repost my reasons for starting without Haas for those that have a life and might have missed the post

The main thing comes down to Haas not being that much better than the other options that the price is worth it. The extra cash from Cook(50k), Smith(90k), McInnes(100k), Taumalolo(125k), Bateman(130k) can do wonders for a similar score

Leaving Haas out is such a risky option. Its like going without Smith/Farah of years gone past or Cook last year.

You save an extra $100k-$70k if you take one of the other main captains, but also risk the usual questions with Smith and Cook with a new pack as well. Haas had what was a career year stats wise. While being a breakout year the bloke who busted tackles only scored 4 tries all year. This year he will have an actual Halfback in Croft instead of what was a rotating door. Then Hooker is between McCullough and Turpin who both need to actually show up this year or lose their position now that there are alternatives.

I can see a lot more attacking potential for him off an actually stable side. Then there is the fact he had a break out year, including rep honours and is still only 20 years old. Props normally dont peak until their mid 20s and he already had arguably one of the best Fantasy years. There is definitely a reason to say his scores dont continue, but how many times did we say that about Smith? If anythinf there is more upside potential with the idea of more attacking stats with an actual halfback taking pressure off Milford and an actual Fullback to open up the middle more.


Haas has a break even of 69 points heading into round 1 and averaged 67 points last season. Cook and Smith averaged the closest at 62 and 63 points respectively. However they play in a position full of value at the moment with Friend/McInnes and 4 low midrange guys all potentially being worth a punt as well. So other than the value options at hooker, you also lose on average 8 or points a week by not having him, quickly adds up, and considering you are looking for value at the start of the year. It is a lot easier to shuffle your team now to come up with $100k now than in 6 rounds.

Some people talked about making enough cash to bring him in by Round 6. Not only do you need to find the cash, but you already concede 50 points roughly from just 1 position. There is a lot of risk in not taking Haas and putting yourself behind the majority of the pack because he is so far ahead of other positions and captain choices.

If he goes bust you dont lose much either. Like yes some initial cash, but you do that with anyone who goes bust. But the risk is mitigated because everyone else owns him and you can trade him to anyone. If you took say Cleary or Tedesco as options you would need to find extra cash to get a captain option as well

Enchanted Glossy Flamingo wrote:

RandomSil wrote:

Haas and who?

Friend

Enchanted Glossy Flamingo wrote:My 2nd most expensive player is nearly 400k cheaper than my most expensive player.

Filthy middies all the way

RandomSil wrote:

I get what you mean, but would you rather get points from a rookie WFB (at this stage it would be a winger.) Or Luai?

RandomSil wrote:So is the Grant hype confirming he is starting HOK or is he backup to Mbye? If Grant is on the bench is anyone starting with him?

HOKs needed this year: B. Brailey, Korisau, Levi, Mann, Grant, Egan