NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 8

GreenMachine wrote:

without feelinf a need to know from Tigers forums, they would simply be mad not to give him a crack sooner rather than later. Promising signs so far in 9s and trials that they want him amongst it: For me that’s 18-21 worthy even without a prominent first TLT. Just so cheap!

I think the biggest issue for the Tigers is they have 3 choices who aren't really starting 9 options (at the moment).. Mbye (not a hooker), Reynolds (more of a 6 or bench utility/spark), and Walters (fresh, never played hooker until the last two weeks).

I know Walters has surprised in the trials, but it is still a big step up to move into the middle of the field and handle that role week in, week out, for someone who has never played NRL.

Whichever way they go, I reckon we will end up seeing a 50 min/30 min (ish) split between the #9 and #14

wolfking wrote:

I must say politely and with respect that I don't really understand what I'm getting a warning for, was just a lighthearted echoing to Chewie's comment based on a throwaway comment he said but I'll shutup from now on and that's the last you'll hear from me about it.

Yeah, I try to keep things pretty lighthearted on here.

GreenMachine wrote:

without feelinf a need to know from Tigers forums, they would simply be mad not to give him a crack sooner rather than later. Promising signs so far in 9s and trials that they want him amongst it: For me that’s 18-21 worthy even without a prominent first TLT. Just so cheap!

Thx mate , you would think he is in it up to his eyeballs.

What’s the point. Rabs is leaving which is what the majority would want anyway.

Sure most are absolutely bored stiff of the same fucking bollocks, abuse and cock swinging. Even when not directed at yourselves it’s boring wading through the same shit all the time

Baiting is just the same because it leads to all the shit that others have to sift through!

my tv broke wrote:

I think the biggest issue for the Tigers is they have 3 choices who aren't really starting 9 options (at the moment).. Mbye (not a hooker), Reynolds (more of a 6 or bench utility/spark), and Walters (fresh, never played hooker until the last two weeks).

I know Walters has surprised in the trials, but it is still a big step up to move into the middle of the field and handle that role week in, week out, for someone who has never played NRL, or any footy in the middle of the park.

It will be interesting to see what the Tigers come up with. Not a great way to start the season without a solid hooker. Who was in charge of the recruiting?

The hard decision about Walters is that he will more likely start on the bench. I am tempted to pick him in the promise that he eventually forces his way to a starting role and bigger minutes but it is a big gamble if he plays 20m all season and ruins a cashie spot

Walters doesn't need a load of minutes to make money but if he starts on the bench and you pick him and he plays 5 minutes at the end of the game, you're screwed. It's too big of a risk to pick him unless he's starting.

Pookus McFly wrote:The hard decision about Walters is that he will more likely start on the bench. I am tempted to pick him in the promise that he eventually forces his way to a starting role and bigger minutes but it is a big gamble if he plays 20m all season and ruins a cashie spot

Yeah, I probaby should have read this post better before posting haha. I can't pick him if he starts from the bench.

But off topic and for that I apologise, but what's the go with laying eyeballs on the Charity Shield? Nrl.com saying it's on 9 and Gem, but it's not in TV guide. What's the go? Not on free to air.

I'd got it in my head TLT was next week. What a painful realisation.

Im not up to speed on the sharks backline. Trial listed as:
1 Will Kennedy, 2 Sione Katoa, 3 Josh Morris, 4 Jesse Ramien, 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6 Shaun Johnson, 7 Chad Townsend

How (and perhaps more importantly when) does that get re-shaped when Xerri and Dugan? are back in the mix?

Or more succinctly, how long might Will Kennedy have the 1 spot?

Rippin and Tearin wrote:Im not up to speed on the sharks backline. Trial listed as:
1 Will Kennedy, 2 Sione Katoa, 3 Josh Morris, 4 Jesse Ramien, 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6 Shaun Johnson, 7 Chad Townsend

How (and perhaps more importantly when) does that get re-shaped when Xerri and Dugan? are back in the mix?

Or more succinctly, how long might Will Kennedy have the 1 spot?

You would think;

1. Moylan
2. Dugan
3. Xerri
4. Ramien
5. Morris.

Has Morris played wing before or does he miss out?

Aardvark Ratnick wrote:Back to Footy someone asked earlier about Walters I would like to know as well what’s the consensus out Tiger way ???? does he look like getting a gig.

Been scouring Tigers Forum last half hour and according to them it's either Mbye Reynolds Walters ET or a minute sharing combo of 2 mentioned. Pretty definitive

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/02/26/i-should-have-listened-to-my-body-burns/

Burns, somewhat interesting quotes re hammy

"I've been full training since after Chrissy. I probably could have jumped straight into full training but we wanted to hit all the markers in the gym and tick all those boxes so we thought we'd wait and once we got back after the Chrissy break I jumped straight into everything.

"[The coaches] are pretty confident with where I'm at and chucking me into every session. It's just me now feeling where I'm at, monitoring it day by day. It's the same as all niggling injuries.

Teeth Eater wrote:But off topic and for that I apologise, but what's the go with laying eyeballs on the Charity Shield? Nrl.com saying it's on 9 and Gem, but it's not in TV guide. What's the go? Not on free to air.

I'd got it in my head TLT was next week. What a painful realisation.

Not that the NRL site would contradict itself, but the draw only shows Fox & Kayo

https://www.nrl.com/draw/?competition=119

wolfking wrote:

You would think;

1. Moylan
2. Dugan
3. Xerri
4. Ramien
5. Morris.

Has Morris played wing before or does he miss out?

Ah, thanks forgot about Moylan... Dugan could be long term though right?

Teeth Eater wrote:But off topic and for that I apologise, but what's the go with laying eyeballs on the Charity Shield? Nrl.com saying it's on 9 and Gem, but it's not in TV guide. What's the go? Not on free to air.

I'd got it in my head TLT was next week. What a painful realisation.

It never is on Ch 9.

I’ll check and see if it’s on GEM, but it’s usually just on FOX.

I’m going to my local RSL to watch it.

wolfking wrote:

You would think;

1. Moylan
2. Dugan
3. Xerri
4. Ramien
5. Morris.

Has Morris played wing before or does he miss out?

Has the Dugan not wanted talk gone away or just a swap being finalised so just quiet till it's done ?

There is something funny going on with Dugan and the Sharks imo.

Morris has made some interesting, and contradictory, quotes in the past couple of weeks..

I reckon they want to medically retire him but Dugan doesn't want to. Please note this is pure speculation

Rippin and Tearin wrote:Im not up to speed on the sharks backline. Trial listed as:
1 Will Kennedy, 2 Sione Katoa, 3 Josh Morris, 4 Jesse Ramien, 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo, 6 Shaun Johnson, 7 Chad Townsend

How (and perhaps more importantly when) does that get re-shaped when Xerri and Dugan? are back in the mix?

Or more succinctly, how long might Will Kennedy have the 1 spot?

I thought there was a post earlier this month saying Dugan was on the verge of medical retirement?

Is Moylan even fit right now?