NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 9

Milchcow wrote:


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

I'm not just getting excited by big numbers and not sure what happened in the game he scored 10, but watching him those last few weeks, it's like he's just realising himself his full potential and running with it. Looked hungry, dangerous and strong. He could have spent the pre season at KFC for all I know but for his price, I think he's a decent punt.

Loomer wrote:

Prefer B but I'm going with Lolo over Haas. Assume you have Haas.

What's story with dogs halves? Many on forum want Wakeham starting but I thought Lewis+Cogger fairly likely.

Yeah mate Haas is my captain. On the halves it seems Lewis/Cogger will be the starting halves from what I've read.

This new Warriors prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown hereby known as JTB (pretty close to JDB) could be worth a npr spot. Apparently he went pretty good in the All Stars game & should get better mins than most rookie props off the bench due to the Warriors losing Afoa & Frei so they are low on props.
On the All Stars game I know it's SC but he scored 51 points in 40 mins (someone did the stats). I usually take 10-15 points off a sc score to equate to a nrl fantasy score so I will round it back to 37-40 points. Considering he's priced at 16 points that's a good cow.

mattnz wrote:

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Thank you.

Holy Moly wrote:



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Holy Moly I like your avatar bro. That exactly sums up my state of mind.

White Lightning wrote:This new Warriors prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown hereby known as JTB (pretty close to JDB) could be worth a npr spot. Apparently he went pretty good in the All Stars game & should get better mins than most rookie props off the bench due to the Warriors losing Afoa & Frei so they are low on props.
On the All Stars game I know it's SC but he scored 51 points in 40 mins (someone did the stats). I usually take 10-15 points off a sc score to equate to a nrl fantasy score so I will round it back to 37-40 points. Considering he's priced at 16 points that's a good cow.

He scored 35 in fantasy https://www.nrlfantasyfanatics.com/t1175-2020-trial-stats

I put him in for the time being, seems like he should get a bench spot

Milchcow wrote:

There are also 2 Jack Williams at Cronulla. 1 is a half who you don't want in your fantasy team.

There’s also 2 D. Fifita’s available in fantasy... Daniel Fifita has over 7% ownership. I’m sure at least some of his 4000+ owners think they have picked up David Fifita for a steal at 228k

White Lightning wrote:This new Warriors prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown hereby known as JTB (pretty close to JDB) could be worth a npr spot. Apparently he went pretty good in the All Stars game & should get better mins than most rookie props off the bench due to the Warriors losing Afoa & Frei so they are low on props.
On the All Stars game I know it's SC but he scored 51 points in 40 mins (someone did the stats). I usually take 10-15 points off a sc score to equate to a nrl fantasy score so I will round it back to 37-40 points. Considering he's priced at 16 points that's a good cow.

Only averaged 32 at Norths. getting decent minutes https://www.qrl.com.au/players/intrust-super-cup/norths-devils/jamayne-taunoa-brown/

Anybody got any leagues needing players, I just discovered I’m only in 5 so far.

Lower grade stats don't always translate to first grade. For an example I found an old 2013 Holden Cup stats spreadsheet

First Name	Surname	CLUB	POSITION	AVG SCORE	HIGH SCORE	LOW SCORE	AVG W/O TRIES & GOALS	Games Played
Bryce	Cartwright	PEN	2nd row/Halfback	67.29	92	38	54.29	14
Michael	Lichaa	CRO	Hooker	54.47	86	13	53.24	15
Jake	Trbojevic	MAN	Front row	54.14	74	40	49.95	21
Matthew	Lodge	MEL	Front row	52.86	78	28	50.00	14
John	Talioe Sila	CBY	Wing	51.44	82	11	31.89	9
Mitch	Cornish	CBR	Halfback	51.23	104	29	41.85	13
Brenko	Lee	CBR	Centre	50.71	93	11	40.43	14
David	Bhana	NZL	Lock	48.36	67	31	46.64	14
Dallin	Watene-Zelezniak	PEN	Fullback	48.28	108	10	38.61	18
Joeseph	Ualesi	PAR	Lock/2nd row/Front row	48.20	120	13	45.80	20
Hymel	Hunt	GCT	Centre/2nd row/Front row	46.57	82	19	43.52	21
Kal	Collins	STI	Lock	46.25	76	13	44.75	16
Zac	Santo	NQL	Fullback/Wing/Centre	45.05	81	24	40.25	20
Pauli	Pauli	PAR	Front row/2nd row	44.56	93	20	42.33	18
Luke	Brooks	WST	Halfback	44.06	74	14	37.56	16
Francis	Molo	BRI	Front row	43.76	99	16	39.95	21
Javid	Bowen	NQL	Centre/Fullback	43.61	73	19	34.61	18
Jack	Ahearn	CBR	Fullback/5-8/Halfback	43.50	68	3	38.30	20
Iszah	Yeo	PEN	2nd row/centre	42.71	68	9	39.41	17
Jonathon	Reuben	CBR	Wing	41.81	101	7	29.81	16
Kyle	Lovett	WST	2nd row/Front row	41.45	58	17	40.73	22
Matt	McGahan	MEL	Halfback/Front row	41.43	86	18	32.57	21
Brenden	Santi	WST	2nd row/lock	41.43	86	20	39.90	21
Patrick	Mago	CBR	2nd row/Lock	39.80	92	15	37.40	20
Tevita	Pangai	CBR	2nd row	39.67	75	8	37.00	12
Luke	Bateman	CBR	Lock/2nd row	39.53	67	25	38.47	15
John	Asiata	SYD	Lock	39.53	74	16	37.65	17
Clint	Gutherson	MAN	Fullback/Centre	39.08	76	10	32.77	13
Kurt	Mann	MEL	Fullback/5-8/Wing	38.73	58	21	36.07	15
Adrian	Templeman	CBY	Fullback	38.09	88	-4	22.96	23
Nathan	Brown	WST	Front row	37.60	75	1	36.00	15
Evander	Cummins	STI	Fullback	37.40	61	12	32.60	5
Moses	Mbye	CBY	5-8/Centre	37.33	63	8	31.47	15
Solomone	Kata	NZL	Centre	36.69	80	-5	26.54	13
Jeremy	Hawkins	CBR	Centre/Wing/2nd row	36.57	63	11	31.43	14
George	Jennings	PEN	Centre	33.78	60	15	32.00	9
Mitchell	Moses	WST	F-E/Centre	33.21	65	-1	26.36	14
Tahakilu	Pangai	CBR	Prop	31.29	56	9	28.62	21
Kurtis	Rowe	WST	Fullback/Wing	28.58	70	-2	20.92	24
Jackson	Merritt	STI	Front row	26.06	53	7	25.06	16
Kieran	Quabba*	NQL	2nd row/lock	24.46	36	18	24.46	13
Blake	Seager	CBR	2nd row/Lock/Front row	20.67	31	9	20.67	9

On the whole, it looks pretty reasonable as a forecast for what 80% demonstrated in first grade. Carty certainly showed that potential early on, but has since wasted that talent, following injuries.

Tex Hoy promoted to top 30 squad.

mattnz wrote:On the whole, it looks pretty reasonable as a forecast for what 80% demonstrated in first grade. Carty certainly showed that potential early on, but has since wasted that talent, following injuries.

I am not sure how you can look at that list and think its 80% successe rate

The top 4 all did well. Of the next 20, Issah Yeo and Luke Brooks are good, DWZ is passable. Half marks for Brenko Lee and Hymel Hunt

Evander Cummins is a great blast from the past. He used to break tackles for fun back in U20s - didn't quite translate into NRL though

MilfordTheMagician wrote:Tex Hoy promoted to top 30 squad.

Love this move. The kid can flat out play

Think his future lies in the centres

Milchcow wrote:The problem if you start with multiple of Horsburgh, Burton, Aekins, Keppie, Grant (other gutys acting as short term replacements) is that come round 5 you might suddenly have 4 players you need to trade out

Have to be careful about how many players you pick without a guaranteed first grade spot

This ^^^

Exactly what I was thinking, it's better to pick players with long-term job security. I don't mind getting a cheapie in like Aekins as he will make enough $$$ to make it worth it, but running with Horsey is a risky move

White Lightning wrote:This new Warriors prop Jamayne Taunoa-Brown hereby known as JTB (pretty close to JDB) could be worth a npr spot. Apparently he went pretty good in the All Stars game & should get better mins than most rookie props off the bench due to the Warriors losing Afoa & Frei so they are low on props.
On the All Stars game I know it's SC but he scored 51 points in 40 mins (someone did the stats). I usually take 10-15 points off a sc score to equate to a nrl fantasy score so I will round it back to 37-40 points. Considering he's priced at 16 points that's a good cow.

That's a good shout-out WL.
Keeping an eye on this lad

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/23/casualty-ward-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news/

Might be good news for my old mate Carty

Chewie wrote:

This ^^^

Exactly what I was thinking, it's better to pick players with long-term job security. I don't mind getting a cheapie in like Aekins as he will make enough $$$ to make it worth it, but running with Horsey is a risky move

I'll likely start with Aekins.

If Burton takes Luai's spot in the NRL, he'll probably make my team. Will look at having both Walters and Luai/Burton in my 21 and play one of them each week

I'm considering Horse. Bit concerned about Raiders making early returns from injury in the past, and there are other value forward options. He'll stay in the frame though

Not really interested in Grant at Melbourne, or Manly forwards. Too short term for my liking

Guerra is another short termer who might be tempting.

Sione Mata'utia looked to be preferred at right edge but is out for 6 weeks.
Assuming Guerra takes his spot he'll score well - but will he do well enough to hold onto the spot or will Sione take it back as soon as he's fit?

Also pretty sure Ivan Cleary was quoted in NRL.com article yesterday saying Luai and Nathan would be first choice halves combo but seems a lot of people getting spooked by renowned tactical genius Mark Geyers opinion (Great player, entertaining pundit, probably great motivator but not so good on the thinking)

Edit
https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/02/28/boys-to-men-cleary-banking-on-combinations-forged-in-juniors/