2016 NRL.com Fantasy pre-thread Part 2

Archer wrote:On the topic of RaidersI'm really interested to see whether we pick up a top shelf prop before the start of the season. If not I'm really unsure where the pack could go. Could mean seeing Sia spend some time at prop/lock and on the bench. Could see Tevita Pangai Jnr get a run, could mean extended minutes for Vaughan and Boyd. All a bit of a mystery and one that might impact my fantasy team

Said it before, will say it again

Whitehead is a massive signing for you! Great player

Reckon Papalii shifts upfront to accomadate Whitehead playing big minutes, More minutes for Vaughan and keep Boyd as a big impact sub

Bren wrote:
I thought Souths already had a big willie.

Get that from the same source as Roberts not signing with the Bronx?

Mighty Fishes wrote:

Get that from the same source as Roberts not signing with the Bronx?

Haha Ill cop that. Ill always admit when I am wrong. No problem in doing so.

Worked out in the end though.

Mighty Fishes wrote:
You don't think big Papa wont move to the middle when either Whitehead or Kennedy comes on?

It's a possibility but I hope not. Just didn't think he was anywhere near as effective. There was some thought Ricky might have run him there to try and sort out his motor when he started the season in poor shape, but I'm not certain. I think we still get a lot of value from Sia when he plays in the middle (Hard running, leadership and lots of starch in defence) and I wouldn't be suprised if we see Papa and Whitehead starting after a few weeks, so he's my pick tbh.

SI wrote:
Hodor has trimmed down a bit apparently.  Mason is on the market isn't he?

The team looks to have been really disciplined this year actually, BJ looks like a different guy and as you said Boyd looks the goods. Will see how it translates on the field but as his minutes scaled last year I don't think his workrate dropped at all so that's a good sign. As Random said, guys exciting to watch (specially when he fires up and you see one huge mountain just charging at guys).

Bren wrote:

Haha Ill cop that. Ill always admit when I am wrong. No problem in doing so.

Worked out in the end though.

I think out of all the things to be wrong about this was the best!

Archer wrote:

Mighty Fishes wrote:
You don't think big Papa wont move to the middle when either Whitehead or Kennedy comes on?

It's a possibility but I hope not. Just didn't think he was anywhere near as effective. There was some thought Ricky might have run him there to try and sort out his motor when he started the season in poor shape, but I'm not certain. I think we still get a lot of value from Sia when he plays in the middle (Hard running, leadership and lots of starch in defence) and I wouldn't be suprised if we see Papa and Whitehead starting after a few weeks, so he's my pick tbh.

SI wrote:
Hodor has trimmed down a bit apparently.  Mason is on the market isn't he?

The team looks to have been really disciplined this year actually, BJ looks like a different guy and as you said Boyd looks the goods. Will see how it translates on the field but as his minutes scaled last year I don't think his workrate dropped at all so that's a good sign. As Random said, guys exciting to watch (specially when he fires up and you see one huge mountain just charging at guys).

Agreed, he has a massive motor for a monster. Bit of a dirty basted at stages to a couple of halves in the back end of the season though wasn't he. Can't remember who it was. Actually was Moses one of them that he went after. A centre as well I think. But I guess if you take the field you are fair game, no matter how big or small you are.

Welshy87 wrote:

Said it before, will say it again

Whitehead is a massive signing for you! Great player

Reckon Papalii shifts upfront to accomadate Whitehead playing big minutes, More minutes for Vaughan and keep Boyd as a big impact sub

I was sold him when i first heard about him (based on what people were saying and his numbers) but then wasn't so keen watching him in the first Test. Missed the second game but when i saw him in the Third i was very very excited.

Bren wrote:
Haha Ill cop that. Ill always admit when I am wrong. No problem in doing so.

Worked out in the end though.

I am confused why ever second post isn't an admission.

SI wrote:
Agreed, he has a massive motor for a monster.  Bit of a dirty basted at stages to a couple of halves in the back end of the season though wasn't he.  Can't remember who it was.  Actually was Moses one of them that he went after.  A centre as well I think.  But I guess if you take the field you are fair game, no matter how big or small you are.

I think it was Rd 14 against tigers (your mob isn't it?) when he threw a ball at Tedesco after he scored a double, that was a spiteful game (the one when Shillo was sent off for the moronic headbut). Don't remember other occasions but I wouldn't rule it out, definitely seemed a lot more aggro as the season went on. Actually now that Sezer is with us those tigers games are probably going to be even more intense.... shit yeah bring on the season!

Raiders should steamroll the Tigers this year.

Archer wrote:

SI wrote:
Agreed, he has a massive motor for a monster.  Bit of a dirty basted at stages to a couple of halves in the back end of the season though wasn't he.  Can't remember who it was.  Actually was Moses one of them that he went after.  A centre as well I think.  But I guess if you take the field you are fair game, no matter how big or small you are.

I think it was Rd 14 against tigers (your mob isn't it?) when he threw a ball at Tedesco after he scored a double, that was a spiteful game (the one when Shillo was sent off for the moronic headbut). Don't remember other occasions but I wouldn't rule it out, definitely seemed a lot more aggro as the season went on. Actually now that Sezer is with us those tigers games are probably going to be even more intense.... shit yeah bring on the season!

Yeah, that's right, it was Ted.

SI wrote:

Yeah, that's right, it was Ted.  

Papalii on my hit list now then if he attempted to hurt Super Ted...The bastard

Welshy87 wrote:

SI wrote:

Yeah, that's right, it was Ted.  

Papalii on my hit list now then if he attempted to hurt Super Ted...The bastard

Nah, it was Boyd that went after him. Big Pappa was probably cheering though.

SI wrote:


Nah, it was Boyd that went after him.  Big Pappa was probably cheering though.

Boyd and Big Papa....watch your back lads

Reckon Ted makes origin this year? Will be a travesty if he doesn't

Roberts will play origin before Tedesco IMO.

Welshy87 wrote:

Boyd and Big Papa....watch your back lads

Reckon Ted makes origin this year? Will be a travesty if he doesn't

I think if there is a spare wing spot its between him or Moylan

From memory Daley had Ted at 3rd in the pecking order in 2015.

Bren wrote:Roberts will play origin before Tedesco IMO.

Ahh true I forgot about him!

Personally as a backline I would go....

1.Tedesco
2.Dugan
3.Jennings
4.J Morris
5.B Morris

It's great to go to bed and wake up with multiple unread pages on the fantasy thread.

Good to see the season getting closer