NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 9

Camo123 wrote:

Is Naden not the definition of hot and cold he has a score of -8

Ha! Yeah you're not wrong. To be fair to Naden, he's only played half a season, Suli has had 3 off the top of my head and hasn't changed too much. They both can miss a tackle and break a tackle.. With a full off season under his belt Naden could break out this year. Anyone touching Boyd? Think he'd probably go OK enough at centre, but can't see him ever being fantasy relevant with his defence..

Back to Friend, if Verills is on the bench, he'll be getting more than 5-10 minutes. That would be wasted interchange otherwise, when you have a guy like Radley who can cover if needed. If he's there, Jake Friend will be getting sub 65 minutes IMO.

Can't wait to see what comes from the trials, I think minutes will be hard to take out of them, the coaches will obviously want to give everyone a good run, and try out some combos.

Friend was a popular choice last year at nearly 100k above his current price (701k). Aside from an injury affected 2019, his lowest average was 47.5 in 2018 and highest average was 58.4 in 2016. Priced at 42 even his floor is going to make some decent cash

Friend should be in all serious teams, he isn't the player you sacrifice for cash, you sacrifice elsewhere to have the cash for Friend

standard-issue wrote:

He;s already in doubt for Round 1 with a Hammy apparently.

Ooh Toa could get a start by round 1 at this rate.

mattnz wrote:

Ooh Toa could get a start by round 1 at this rate.

There's also Tuala as well that could be possibly in front of To'a

rhinoceroo wrote:Add another to the 450-500k 2rfs... apparently (Raiders forum) Horsburgh has been training second row with Tapine staying at lock. Bateman out until Round 7-8.

Don't know whether to consider him. He's a goer, but he's also a nutcase. Could be Bateman MkII, could be Paul Carter.

He is a dual FRF/2RF if he starts at 2RF round 1.

Camo123 wrote:

There's also Tuala as well that could be possibly in front of To'a

Yes but those ahead of him are dropping like flies. I expect he will be the kind of player that if he gets his shot, he keeps it.

my tv broke wrote:

Did it cost them an interchange though? HIA is a free change in NRL, I assumed the same for the WCC

I was trying to think how it affected their plans. Im just not sure. It gives them one less man on the bench, sure, but bringing verrills on for friend is only going to freshen friend up if they need him late.

I know coaches have different ideas re holding back fresh players.. but yeah, dunno

I don't know, tbh. It was international rules not NRL rules, but I don't know what they are...

Loomer wrote:

When is Smith out?

Brandon Smith has a facial fracture, misses maybe a month of the season

Milchcow wrote:

Brandon Smith has a facial fracture, misses maybe a month of the season

I was thinking Cameron. Now makes sense

wolfking wrote:

Suli finished the year with 60 odd games. I just think he can get that momentum going again from the end of last year.

standard-issue wrote:
60 what Wolfie?  Or have I missed something?

Suli scored 66 and 65 fantasy points in finals games last year. 1 try in each game

He also scored a 10 two weeks before finals, but people get excited by big numbers

Hola all, happy 2020 to you all.
Looking forward to a great year of footy. Good to be back with you again, as always.

Can't wait for the Paul Carter Award to be given out  



Oooo and Cuban is here

castlecrag sweethearts wrote:

Based on this

Koroisau and Brailey + 70k  Thumbs up
Friend and Mann                 Thumbs Down

I think Friend and Koroisau are the 2 best value hookers, so I'd be looking to get both of them, and arrange other members of your team around that

Milchcow wrote:

I think Friend and Koroisau are the 2 best value hookers, so I'd be looking to get both of them, and arrange other members of your team around that

I'd argue along with David Fifita starting on the edge they are the 3 best value picks. Where else can you get 15+ points on upside AND keeper level scores

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

I'd argue along with David Fifita starting on the edge they are the 3 best value picks. Where else can you get 15+ points on upside AND keeper level scores

I think Luciano Leilua as well (he may fall a bit short of keeper level, but the potential is there)

I guess if I had to drop one of those guys, it would probably be Friend, but I'm planning on starting with them all

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

Sione Katoa - Playing outside SJ you get a keeper at a discount and leading try scorer

Accidently picks the wrong Sione Katoa

rhinoceroo wrote:Add another to the 450-500k 2rfs... apparently (Raiders forum) Horsburgh has been training second row with Tapine staying at lock. Bateman out until Round 7-8.

Don't know whether to consider him. He's a goer, but he's also a nutcase. Could be Bateman MkII, could be Paul Carter.

Well well well Horsburgh all of a sudden could be a good POD. Or he could totally flop!

I have 74k and thinking of Horseburger starts 2RF I may get him instead of Brailey. Had Horse yesterday but went back to Levi. Atm have Friend Koro Levi Brailey

Interesting. Luai never been in my 17 and toyed with leaving him out of 21. Would be hilarious if not named TLT so many coaches with him main half would have to hit reset button

"Mark Geyer believes Jarome Luai is not set in stone at Nathan Cleary’s halves partner heading into the Panthers final trial against the Eels."

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/live-nrl-trials-panthers-v-eels-bulldogs-v-raiders-storm-v-cowboys-roosters-v-knights-broncos-v-titans-blog-scores-updates-videos/news-story/a7be08954e6271e9ed1296ff3c6b1cdd

Loomer wrote:Interesting. Luai never been in my 17 and toyed with leaving him out of 21. Would be hilarious if not named TLT so many coaches with him main half would have to hit reset button

"Mark Geyer believes Jarome Luai is not set in stone at Nathan Cleary’s halves partner heading into the Panthers final trial against the Eels."

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/live-nrl-trials-panthers-v-eels-bulldogs-v-raiders-storm-v-cowboys-roosters-v-knights-broncos-v-titans-blog-scores-updates-videos/news-story/a7be08954e6271e9ed1296ff3c6b1cdd

Suits me, I'd rather have Burton over Luai, he's got a massive boot on him by the looks.