NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 57 - Ikuvalu Highlight Reel

Tommy Talau ruled out for the Tigers this weekend after suffering a minor hamstring strain at training. Returned to play in 2 weeks after suffering a hamstring strain last month, no word if a reinjury. Minor hamstring strains usually result in a 2-4 week return to play

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Mr Snrub wrote:If I've got dick all WFB and CTR coverage then the smart move is to keep Best and trade Mann out right?  

I just don't want to say goodbye to Super Mann yet since he's been one of my best picks from day 1 but I am just so mega screwed in the backs if I trade out Best. I'd have nobody to cover WFB and I'd have no CTR coverage as long as McIntyre and Talau are out.  

Can you keep both & wait a week on your target? Mann will probably get near his BE and Best is good for some points and is a good chance of getting close enough to his BE for it not to matter

Ben Marlin wrote:
Thank you
Well his BE is 13 so probably won't gain or lose cash if he's on the bench. Slightly annoying since I won't be able to use him to loop between Fogarty and Field
Who would you recommend out of Fermor and Coates?

Look out for the late mail. If Fermor starts in the 2nd row, his attacking potential is probably high as he'll be up against a team like the Warriors.

my tv broke wrote:

I know its a clear line break, thought it was obvious the salt icons were referring to me as a non owner.

hahahahahah true mate, all good. Fark it would be hard to be a non-owner of him, feel bad for you lad

Lomax is expected to overcome a knee complaint after being twisted awkwardly in a tackle late in the loss.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/07/06/lomax-making-case-for-long-term-stay-at-centre/

That's the only thing I can find.

Ben Marlin wrote:
Thank you
Well his BE is 13 so probably won't gain or lose cash if he's on the bench. Slightly annoying since I won't be able to use him to loop between Fogarty and Field
Who would you recommend out of Fermor and Coates?

Coates' 2 big scores have come from 100m intercept tries. Without he scores pretty poorly (8 without try, 20 with try)

Would go Fermor (especially if he moves to 2RF in final team lists)

Aardvark wrote:

Can you keep both & wait a week on your target? Mann will probably get near his BE and Best is good for some points and is a good chance of getting close enough to his BE for it not to matter

I can actually. Means no DCE though.

99% sure one of Teddy's TBs was credited when McGuire made a legs tackle on him with Drinky over the top and then let go of him to get back to the defensive line while Drinky worked the tackle, just call that the LB (it's only 1 point less) and get over it.

my tv broke wrote:

I know its a clear line break, damn jokes round here not working too well.

I think we established yesterday that King Teddy was a very, very young man (made me feel bad about past sarcasm offences) so he's not old and cynical enough yet to get a fair % of the jokes on here.

I had a laugh.....

Ben Marlin wrote:
Thank you
Well his BE is 13 so probably won't gain or lose cash if he's on the bench. Slightly annoying since I won't be able to use him to loop between Fogarty and Field
Who would you recommend out of Fermor and Coates?

Would go Fermor, but it is pretty risky.

I guess I will go Talau > Fermor + 92K

Didn't watch the game last week but his stats look pretty good. 37 Tackles, 4 TB's, 6 MT , 130 MG and 2 LB. With stats like that you would think he takes Hipgraves spot. Wouldn't be surprised to see Peachey go to CTR and Fermor takes Stones/Hipgraves spot.

I'll take the gamble.

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

I think if he starts his job security is good enough for me to take the punt. I still think we will see a late reshuffle with Peachey centre, Hipgrave/Stone back to bench with Fermor second row

15 trades at the start of this week is punt territory, I have to be careful with 11 and probably already using 1.

Not fun owning Paix, HTF who have stalled for bugger all

Mr Snrub wrote:
 

Look out for the late mail. If Fermor starts in the 2nd row, his attacking potential is probably high as he'll be up against a team like the Warriors.  

Thanks
Why would he be named in the centres if he might start in the 2nd row?
And would it still be worth getting him if he plays at centre?

Can Jai Field average 35 for 4 weeks? Makes 150K

or take the gamble on Fermor getting a perma role and making more money

Camo123 wrote:

Coates' 2 big scores have come from 100m intercept tries. Without he scores pretty poorly (8 without try, 20 with try)

Would go Fermor (especially if he moves to 2RF in final team lists)

Good point!
I don't have any WFB or CTR coverage atm so having Coates could give me a bit of depth in case I get an injury/suspension
What do you think of Fermor's job security?

WAGs team has 15 trades to burn and ranked inside the top 1000, so going okay.  Copping Friend last night fucking hurt though.

Friend
Haas Carrigan
Tolo RFM Young
Cleary Luai
Crichton Mitchell
Pappy Teddy Ponga

Grant Koro Mann Fog

Rudolf Clark Hammer Avo

156K.  How do I make up for Friend.  Thinking Mann to JFH or JTurbo.  Or depending on Titans team lists, trade Clark down to Niu and keep the coin to turn Mann into Angus next week? Or trade Mann to Field and bank a shit load and keep making coin.

G day,

Long time reader first time poster.

Having a good year up into 84th. squad as follows

Mcinnes
Haas Carrigan
Matto Tapine Angus
DCE
Cleary
Lomax Niu
Teddy Katoa Pap

Robson, Api, Grant, Talau (Fermour, Crichton, HTF, Paix)

Down to 9 trades now, but just the one on the horizon next week - katoa/lomax to tapau/thompson if talau is fit so carrigan can get on the bench for flexibility.

I have not looped before but wondering whether i can take a free look at Fermour tonight with the above set up and sub in Crichton if he is a dud?

thanks in advance Very Happy

Damien Cooked wrote:G day,

Long time reader first time poster.

Having a good year up into 84th. squad as follows

Mcinnes
Haas Carrigan
Matto Tapine Angus
DCE
Cleary
Lomax Niu
Teddy Katoa Pap

Robson, Api, Grant, Talau (Fermour, Crichton, HTF, Paix)

Down to 9 trades now, but just the one on the horizon next week - katoa/lomax to tapau/thompson if talau is fit so carrigan can get on the bench for flexibility.

I have not looped before but wondering whether i can take a free look at Fermour tonight with the above set up and sub in Crichton if he is a dud?

thanks in advance Very Happy

Bang on setup.

If Fermor goes well leave it like it is. If he bombs switch Talau and Crichton before Tigers kick off, will need to be quick though

Oh and welcome

Damien Cooked wrote:G day,

Long time reader first time poster.

Having a good year up into 84th. squad as follows

Mcinnes
Haas Carrigan
Matto Tapine Angus
DCE
Cleary
Lomax Niu
Teddy Katoa Pap

Robson, Api, Grant, Talau (Fermour, Crichton, HTF, Paix)

Down to 9 trades now, but just the one on the horizon next week - katoa/lomax to tapau/thompson if talau is fit so carrigan can get on the bench for flexibility.

I have not looped before but wondering whether i can take a free look at Fermour tonight with the above set up and sub in Crichton if he is a dud?

thanks in advance Very Happy

I would not be trading Lomax out.. He is a season keeper mate. You have HTF who is a dud/stalled cow, Paix who is a red dot and Talau who just redid his hammy which is scary.
Tapine isn't a keeper and neither is Katoa. I would focus on getting rid of HTF, Paix, Talau, Katoa, Tapine probably in that order. You need some cover in the FRF so Tapau/Thompson is a good shout. Next week can possibly go Paix/Talau to a cow which might allow you to afford Katoa to one of Talau/Thompson and then chuck Crichton into Fullback for now.
Then chuck Marty/Thompson into FRF and carrigan onto bench for cover.
Seems you have burned through your trades and need cover desperately so Tapine may need to stick around for the long hall. I would focus on getting one of Ponga or if you cant afford RTS/Edwards/Gutho in the next few weeks. This may be able to happen through HTF/Crichton? Cash out HTF in a couple weeks and Upgrade Crichton if funds support it... Would leave you with 5 trades I believe and this team:

CM9
Haas Marty/Thompson
Tapine Matto Angus
DCE Cleary
Lomax Niu
Teddy Pappy Gutho/RTS/Edwards

Api Grant Robson Carrigan
Fermor Cow Cow Talau/Paix/HTF/Crichton

and 5 trades.

Gives you cover everywhere...but half but the 5 trades will help in case of injury.