NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 49 - Trade Drama Island

Careful with Tohu and shift to edge with Tevaga return

Ben Marlin wrote:What would you guys suggest?

A. JMK + Katoa > Harris + Talau

B. JMK + Katoa > Butcher + B Smith

C. JMK/Katoa + Paix/Musgrove > Talau + Butcher/Smith

C hold katoa

would you guys go herbie or sironen (believe 35 mins safe for him atm) purely as a cow

Mr Snrub wrote:Doubt B Smith plays 80. The Storm have done similar things before. Ryley Jacks once played the first 30 minutes before subbing off for Billy Slater while Munster went from fullback to 5/8.  

At some point B Smith is going to get subbed off and Cam is going to move back into the dummy half role. I'd guess anyway, don't take my word for it if you believe otherwise.  

Yeah this is my concern. Even if he gets the full 80 for three weeks and puts up 60's he makes 120k, probably not enough upside given the downside risks of role, minutes, Munster back early etc

Far out... do I bring Tolman back in now

Mr Snrub wrote:Doubt B Smith plays 80. The Storm have done similar things before. Ryley Jacks once played the first 30 minutes before subbing off for Billy Slater while Munster went from fullback to 5/8.  

At some point B Smith is going to get subbed off and Cam is going to move back into the dummy half role. I'd guess anyway, don't take my word for it if you believe otherwise.  

Also now wondering if BS9 is Roosters-specific. Bellamy would probably trust Jacks (or even John's) against most clubs.

Will B Smith play 80?

The last time I deathrode Teddy he got a banner so I'm not exactly looking forward to the game tonight.

rhinoceroo wrote:

Also now wondering if BS9 is Roosters-specific. Bellamy would probably trust Jacks (or even John's) against most clubs.

I wouldn't be surprised if Johns debuted next week and Bellamy just didn't want to make him play his first game against the Roosters.

Mighty Fishes wrote:Far out... do I bring Tolman back in now

Thompson incoming to take those minutes

Hannah2 wrote:Will B Smith play 80?

Seems very unlikely. Hasnt played 80 at hooker in NRL or internationals.

mattnz wrote:
Seems very unlikely. Hasnt played 80 at hooker in NRL or internationals.

Thanks

rhinoceroo wrote:

Also now wondering if BS9 is Roosters-specific. Bellamy would probably trust Jacks (or even John's) against most clubs.

Yeah I was thinking this too. Could easily be Jacks or John's in next week and back to status quo for the Smith's.

I'm sticking with the other risky, but hopefully less risky, option in Butcher

I think I'm chickening out on putting the armband on CM9 and going back to Haas.

mattnz wrote:
C hold katoa

Who would you recommend out of Butcher and Smith?

Ben Marlin wrote:
Who would you recommend out of Butcher and Smith?

Butcher, best long term potential role.

Alright I think have settled team. Sorry for all the posts! What do you think of this one:

Horse to Young
J Saifiti to Cleary
JTB to Sironen (Having faith in Rabbits!)
Rudolf to Robson

That gives me Grant
Haas, D Saifiti
Jurbo, Lucy, Young
Pearce, Cleary
Ramien, Talau
Best, Ponga, Pappy

Robson, Brailey, Guler, Paix
HTF, S Crichton, Sironen, Moses

Think I’m happy enough with this. No half cover, but hopefully these 2 can last until Moses is back. Get some 2RF cover, even if it’s average. Build the bench up a bit too.

Anything to add guys?

Rabbits21 wrote:Is it worth really saving 125k bringing in Pearce over DCE so I can then get Taupau in?

Or is DCE more important and just hold JTB as 17th man?

Bench with DCE option A upvote:

Grant Carrigan Young JTB


Bench with Pearce partnering Cleary option B downvote:

Grant Carrigan Taupau Young



So 3 all in thumbs up thumbs down thread makes it even harder for me to decide!

So what did you decide in the end?
Numerous posts from lots of people giving advice, team locked in multiple times and even a couple polls

And the winner is ..........?

I spent more time than I'd ever care to publicly admit debating whether to trade Moses to a gun HLF and bank cash or just go for broke with Teddy and figure the rest out.

In the end I'm going with Teddy. Let's see if I'm a genius or a fool.

mattnz wrote:
Thompson incoming to take those minutes

Yeah I know but with the Elliot news now he’s more relevant