NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 24 - We're back baby!

Now I feel even more of a sap bumping for a new page

standard-issue wrote:Hey all, I don't like being "that guy", but I have been full on the last couple of months, and the last few days have been even more ridiculous.  I logged back on to the forum a week ago but haven't really managed to catch up on anything  

Would thoroughly appreciate any summaries of TLT, and Fantasy relevant news in general as I reckon I'll maybe only squeeze in an hour of research between now and the Broncs/Eels.

standard-issue wrote:Now I feel even more of a sap bumping for a new page  

It's ok, it's just a standard issue...

in a nutshell

DFifita is out longer than expected and is probably not worth hanging onto.
Grant is a must have as the new starting hooker for WT
Fogarty is the new kid on the block, great stats in qld-cup, but not sure how that translate as halfback for the tits (AT to 5/8, TRoberts to FB)
Aubbs is out this week due to family circumstances
Cleary suspended for 2
Xerri stood down for

@SI what are the main issues in your squad?

Interesting article on the Xerri situation, seems lots more details to follow of a likely bigger scandal involving others.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ben-johnson-bad-xerri-s-cocktail-of-performance-enhancing-drugs-20200526-p54wne.html

Excerpts:

Xerri has returned positive results to four different substances on the World Anti-Doping Association’s banned list and now faces an extraordinary fight to clear his name and save his career.

The six-month period between test and notification, and the fact ASADA officials confiscated Xerri’s phone on Tuesday morning, has fuelled suspicions this is the tip of the iceberg; that the positive A-sample is part of a wider investigation into how and why the banned substances have found their way into the system of one of the game’s brightest stars.

Cronulla chief executive Dino Mezzatesta did not know about the Xerri situation when he met with V’landys in his office on Tuesday morning.

Indeed, ASADA was so secretive about the positive test that neither the Sharks nor the NRL knew about the positive notification until midday.

Not sure if this has been posted but this is presumably why Aubs is out and is a nice article. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/may/20/rugby-brian-aubusson-tribute

Drug scandal in the NRL. Footy is officially back lads!

Chewie wrote:

standard-issue wrote:Now I feel even more of a sap bumping for a new page  

It's ok, it's just a standard issue...

in a nutshell

DFifita is out longer than expected and is probably not worth hanging onto.
Grant is a must have as the new starting hooker for WT
Fogarty is the new kid on the block, great stats in qld-cup, but not sure how that translate as halfback for the tits (AT to 5/8, TRoberts to FB)
Aubbs is out this week due to family circumstances
Cleary suspended for 2
Xerri stood down for

Thankyou Chewie

Chewie wrote:@SI what are the main issues in your squad?

Chewie: what is your handicap?
Standard: my swing
Chewie: Aaaaarrrrghhhhh

Outs: DFifita, Musgrove, JWilliams and LKnight
Ins: Twal, Flegler, Drinkwater, Capewell

mattnz wrote:Interesting article on the Xerri situation, seems lots more details to follow of a likely bigger scandal involving others.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ben-johnson-bad-xerri-s-cocktail-of-performance-enhancing-drugs-20200526-p54wne.html

Excerpts:

Xerri has returned positive results to four different substances on the World Anti-Doping Association’s banned list and now faces an extraordinary fight to clear his name and save his career.

The six-month period between test and notification, and the fact ASADA officials confiscated Xerri’s phone on Tuesday morning, has fuelled suspicions this is the tip of the iceberg; that the positive A-sample is part of a wider investigation into how and why the banned substances have found their way into the system of one of the game’s brightest stars.

Cronulla chief executive Dino Mezzatesta did not know about the Xerri situation when he met with V’landys in his office on Tuesday morning.

Indeed, ASADA was so secretive about the positive test that neither the Sharks nor the NRL knew about the positive notification until midday.

Sharks players aren’t coming near my squad of drop kicks

I know those who picked the Goodnight Kiwis in their Fantasy Fantasy picks will be interested to hear an update from the Club.

Management are looking to use all four trades with the last one coming down to a WFB less than $629k. We have been in long discussions with Holmes and Isaako but Cotric is currently undertaking a medical.

If any stakeholders would like a word with the Chairman, now is the time to voice such opinions. Thank You

Think I've settled on my trades.

Fifita > Matterson
Watkins > Turbo
Levi > Grant
Williams > JTB

Leaves me with:

Friend
Haas, Carrigan
Lolo, Matterson, Leilua
Mann, JMK
Shiba, Wiliame
Turbo, Drinkwater, Papy

Grant, Brailey, Katoa/JTB, Koro
Luai, Katoa/JTB, Walters, Kennedy

Thought about trading Kennedy instead of Willaims but given how fragile Dugan and Moylan are it seemed a bit bold to be trading Kennedy out just to get him back in 2 weeks. If he plays this week great.

Is lomax a trade in now that he is playing centre?

How long is JTB likely to keep his starting spot? I know warrriors are looking for reinforcements

He a definite trade in?

Finally looked at my squad.

J. Stimson -> H. Grant
D. Fifita -> J. Taunoa-Brown

J. Friend
P. Haas, P. Carrigan
J. Taumalolo, L. Leilua, E. Katoa
B. Croft, K. Mann
G. Shibasaki, B. Wiliame
J. Isaako, S. Drinkwater, R. Papenhuyzen

A. Koroisau, L. Knight, H. Grant, J. Taunoa-Brown

T. Rudolph, J. Luai, B. Walters, J. Kennedy

Leaves me a lot of cash on the pine with $664k but dont see a point in upgrading anyone just yet. Especially with how many people are out. Can look at turning Walter to Fogarty next week or upgrading him to Tedesco/DCE/McInnes.

Thoughts?

Milchcow wrote:
Just general comment

I would rather play with 16 for a week than trade in a nuffie CTR to cover Aubusson (or POnga or other 1 week absence)

I'd prefer to either trade in a keeper, or just take the blank. Bringing in Shibasaki for 1 round if you just plan on dropping him out of your 17 next week when Aubusson returns is likely to be a waste of a trade and $361k to get a one off benefit of 20-30 points

if they don't have a spot in your team after this week, don't bring them in.

I was leaning this same way Milchy. Considered taking a 0 for Watkins before the heavens opened up and delivered Capewell

I have one more trade. Is Williams to Hopoate worth a trade?

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

I was leaning this same way Milchy. Considered taking a 0 for Watkins before the heavens opened up and delivered Capewell

I’m glad someone else is getting Capewell

RandomSil wrote:Finally looked at my squad.

J. Stimson -> H. Grant
D. Fifita -> J. Taunoa-Brown

J. Friend
P. Haas, P. Carrigan
J. Taumalolo, L. Leilua, E. Katoa
B. Croft, K. Mann
G. Shibasaki, B. Wiliame
J. Isaako, S. Drinkwater, R. Papenhuyzen

A. Koroisau, L. Knight, H. Grant, J. Taunoa-Brown

T. Rudolph, J. Luai, B. Walters, J. Kennedy

Leaves me a lot of cash on the pine with $664k but dont see a point in upgrading anyone just yet. Especially with how many people are out. Can look at turning Walter to Fogarty next week or upgrading him to Tedesco/DCE/McInnes.

Thoughts?

You got through relatively unscathed. In a nice position to turn Croft into Teddy or similar via Drinkwater if he doesn't perform as you want

Ponga Yeo the Mann wrote:How long is JTB likely to keep his starting spot? I know warrriors are looking for reinforcements

He a definite trade in?

I think his biggest threat for the moment is shuffling of the lineup. Papalii could end up back in the middle, when Tevaga returns he may start with Blair going to prop, etc.

So yeah, risk involved, but I reckon JTB might continue to start for a while.