NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 44 - The Reckoning

wolfking wrote:Is there a general consensus that May is going to partner Cleary in the halves long term over Luai?

No mate. Cleary and Luai have been playing together coming through the junior ranks and Ivan realises that they will be the halves pairing. May isn't really a threat at all to be fair, best he will do is get the number 14 jumper. Penrith are going well at the moment and Luai complements Cleary the best and allows him to play his game.

my tv broke wrote:

I think I recall a pre season interview with Cleary (i'm talking way back in January or something) where he talked about using May as a bench utility this season.

Gus talked heavily about this on his podcast from his time at the Panthers. The long term plan has always been Cleary and Luai. They have played together all through juniors and have complementary skills.

That's good, need Luai to pull out a decent score tonight.

wolfking wrote:Is there a general consensus that May is going to partner Cleary in the halves long term over Luai?

Put it this way, Matt Burton who killed it a few weeks ago couldn't force his way into starting over Luai
So I don't see May walking into the starting lineup anytime soon, especially given the Panthers overall form

The smart decision is to take Talau in over Niu isn't it?

Talau BE 3 and set to make money now.

Niu BE 44 and not sure how he will go. Can wait a week... even two to see if any changes will be made.

I just need to keep telling myself I am making the right decision, but there is this voice in the back of my head saying "Niu is going to kill it, become Broncos long term FB, and average 45+".

Boozecluez wrote:

Put it this way, Matt Burton who killed it a few weeks ago couldn't force his way into starting over Luai
So I don't see May walking into the starting lineup anytime soon, especially given the Panthers overall form

Plus MG (Panthers Immortal) would probably cause a shit storm in the club if May played.

StormTrooper96 wrote:The smart decision is to take Talau in over Niu isn't it?

Talau BE 3 and set to make money now.

Niu BE 44 and not sure how he will go. Can wait a week... even two to see if any changes will be made.

I just need to keep telling myself I am making the right decision, but there is this voice in the back of my head saying "Niu is going to kill it, become Broncos long term FB, and average 45+".

It's only between Averillo and Talau for me. We don't even know if Niu starts before final team list and I wouldn't be shocked if Titans won

Plus Tyrone May is absolutely bang average. I like Luai

Will hopefully find out if KingTeddy is playing this arvo. I'll keep you boys updated

Loomer wrote:It's only between Averillo and Talau for me. We don't even know if Niu starts before final team list and I wouldn't be shocked if Titans won

he is about as much risk of not starting as averillo and talau

Welshy wrote:Plus Tyrone May is absolutely bang average. I like Luai

I am much happier he has cut his hair

KingTeddy wrote:Will hopefully find out if KingTeddy is playing this arvo. I'll keep you boys updated

Ask about Friend as well please

rhinoceroo wrote:

Ask about Friend as well please

Will see both mate. Gonna head down to the captains run today from a distance of course ahahhahah

Pros and Cons on the following players?

Joliffe
McIntyre
Faamausili
Dunn

Looking to hold Twal, but that means a short-term FRF or 2RF stopgap/backup under 400k.

FaringdonSwirl wrote:Yeah first year properly watching league, and first year in NRL fantasy, so I'll be going with your fellas guts on this one

FalconSloth wrote:Reading over this thread it looks like the verdict is Talau over Averillo

Just as long as you OWN your decisions come seasons end, at the same time as enjoying making ur own.

StormTrooper96 wrote:

Plus MG (Panthers Immortal) would probably cause a shit storm in the club if May played.

Total rat bag

Loomer wrote:

It's only between Averillo and Talau for me. We don't even know if Niu starts before final team list and I wouldn't be shocked if Titans won

Isaako dropping out... pretty sure he starts. Only issue is if they lose again then Seibs is getting pressure from ex-NRL greats....Kimmorley.... to chuck Milford at fullback.


I for one do not think Milford has what it takes to be a fullback.

Revraiser wrote:



Just as long as you OWN your decisions come seasons end, at the same time as enjoying making ur own.

Yeah mate this season is all about learning the ropes so I can give it a good go next year.

StormTrooper96 wrote:
Isaako dropping out... pretty sure he starts. Only issue is if they lose again then Seibs is getting pressure from ex-NRL greats....Kimmorley.... to chuck Milford at fullback.

I for one do not think Milford has what it takes to be a fullback.

I don't understand why people keep wanting Milford to fullback. He doesn't want to play there. If he's not getting involved at 6 he's only going to be less involved at fullback, where part of the job is covering more ground and organising the defensive line. It's going to exacerbate the problem.

He's either 6 or dropped, imo.

I wouldn't mind if they swapped Milford and Croft.

StormTrooper96 wrote:The smart decision is to take Talau in over Niu isn't it?

Talau BE 3 and set to make money now.

Niu BE 44 and not sure how he will go. Can wait a week... even two to see if any changes will be made.

I just need to keep telling myself I am making the right decision, but there is this voice in the back of my head saying "Niu is going to kill it, become Broncos long term FB, and average 45+".

I have the same torment mate.