NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 67 - You get an injury, you get an injury, and you get an injury! ☹

Shady2K wrote:Can only get ONE of these guys in. Would like some feedback/logic as to who's the best buy

Smith 870k
- The real budget option
- Doesn't make as many tackles but gets his points from goal kicks and play making, so scores better in big wins
- Doesn't have the ceiling of the other two but a safe option and saves on $

Cook 936k
- Averaging 74 since the season restart
- High ceiling with great attacking stats and still makes 50 odd tackles a game
- Most expensive

McInnes 924k
- Likely to get DPP 2RF which is useful
- Scores dip a bit when playing at lock but still plays 80min and gets through a lot of work
- Would be an obvious choice if at hooker for the rest of the year

If money is no object I’d say Cook scores the most points in the run home.

WT2K wrote:LS replying to question about McInnes DPP.

McInnes has had a few starts at lock and is set to be the Dragons’ first-choice lock in the run home so he’s likely to get DPP regardless of where he’s named this week (there hasn’t been a strict 4-game requirement for DPP in the last couple of years).

that should mean Hunt gets DPP as well

Hopefully that helps Herbie get DPP too.

vMadjic wrote:
that should mean Hunt gets DPP as well

Yes but no one wants him for HOK DPP

Shady2K wrote:Can only get ONE of these guys in. Would like some feedback/logic as to who's the best buy

Smith 870k
- The real budget option
- Doesn't make as many tackles but gets his points from goal kicks and play making, so scores better in big wins
- Doesn't have the ceiling of the other two but a safe option and saves on $

Cook 936k
- Averaging 74 since the season restart
- High ceiling with great attacking stats and still makes 50 odd tackles a game
- Most expensive

McInnes 924k
- Likely to get DPP 2RF which is useful
- Scores dip a bit when playing at lock but still plays 80min and gets through a lot of work
- Would be an obvious choice if at hooker for the rest of the year

Not Smith. If Storm secure a Top 4 position with weeks to go, he'll probably get rested a bit.

I'd say McInnes DPP status could make him very valuable as the late season carnage hits.

I want Hunt as HOK DPP.

With injuries to Koro and Macca, I'm down to just Grant. Owning DCE and Cleary I have the HLF's covered so Hunt able to slot in for Grant would be invaluable to my team.

Loomer wrote:

Yes but no one wants him for HOK DPP

His DPP will actually be useful (but not the reason to buy him) with a fair few HOKs going down and losing relevance (Koroisau, Robson for me, McCullough for others)

It's now really having one of big 3 (CS9, McInnes, Cook) and Grant on bench or using Hunt/Tevaga HOK DPP for cover

mattnz wrote:NRL Physio saying that Cordner has had 2 concussions this month. Has to be a significant concern, Aubbs may get a lot of game time the rest of the season

This could be right and wouldn't be surprised if they just wrap him in cotton wool for the finals

Loomer wrote:

Yes but no one wants him for HOK DPP

I Have Grant and Koro, works for me, Hunt playing HOK for the rest of the year would be great as well

Camo123 wrote:

His DPP will actually be useful (but not the reason to buy him) with a fair few HOKs going down and losing relevance (Koroisau, Robson for me, McCullough for others)

It's now really having one of big 3 (CS9, McInnes, Cook) and Grant on bench or using Hunt/Tevaga HOK DPP for cover

yeah pretty much.

I've got Grant starting HOK, Tevaga in 2RF and Mann on the bench that I can cover with, though this week I'm also buying in Starling for a bit more depth

wolfking wrote:Hopefully that helps Herbie get DPP too.

Who I think definitely should get DPP:
Hunt
McInnes
Talau
Lawton
L Thompson
Rudolf
Murchie

Maybes:
Farnworth
Pangai Jr
Niu - now irrelevant so probably won’t be added
Oates
Staines
Hoffman
Oldfield

Anyone missing?

Honeysett wrote:

Cook could single handedly win you games. The others are great scorers but I'd back Cookie

robelgordo wrote:

If money is no object I’d say Cook scores the most points in the run home.

Mr Snrub wrote:

Not Smith. If Storm secure a Top 4 position with weeks to go, he'll probably get rested a bit.

I'd say McInnes DPP status could make him very valuable as the late season carnage hits.  

Coin flip between McInnes and Cook. DPP would be very good and his lock scores aren't too bad either. Need to decide by Thursday as they'll be playing against each other then haha

Shady2K wrote:





Coin flip between McInnes and Cook. DPP would be very good and his lock scores aren't too bad either. Need to decide by Thursday as they'll be playing against each other then haha

Do you actually need the 2RF cover?

I'm likely getting McInnes because my 2RF is weak but if I didn't have that concern I'd go Cook and not worry about DPP

robelgordo wrote:

Who I think definitely should get DPP:
Hunt
McInnes
Talau
Lawton
L Thompson
Rudolf
Murchie

Maybes:
Farnworth
Pangai Jr
Niu - now irrelevant so probably won’t be added
Oates
Staines
Hoffman
Oldfield

Anyone missing?

Not sure on Rudolf, he's getting named at lock on TLT but not actually starting there on gameday. Also Staines no chance, played his debut on wing and is WFB

robelgordo wrote:

Do you actually need the 2RF cover?

I'm likely getting McInnes because my 2RF is weak but if I didn't have that concern I'd go Cook and not worry about DPP

Don't need it right now - 2rfs are Lolo, Carrigan, Yeo, Young (to be upgraded to a gun 2rf anyway), Aubo, Fermor (if he's named)

Knowing my luck they'll all get injured and then I'll wish I picked McInnes

Edit: or McInnes could just be that 'gun 2rf' that was meant for the Young upgrade... and I can get someone else for Young. Although am also very keen on Matto once he drops closer to 700k. More to mull over

Loomer wrote:

In 2019 starting prop in games minimum 30 mins played he averaged 38 in 42 mins. I think that's about what to expect and he costs 478k. I think people are hyping him too much

He's a walk on starter for the Warriors though

INJURY UPDATE

1. RAIDERS

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (finger) – Round 13-14
John Bateman (shoulder) – Round 12
Curtis Scott (infection) – Round 12
Michael Oldfield (hamstring) – Round 13-14
Emre Guler (ankle) – Round 17-19
Corey Horsburgh (foot) – Round 20
Sebastian Kris (extended sick leave)
Andre Niko (knee) – season
Bailey Simonsson (shoulder) – season
Josh Hodgson (knee) – season
Sia Soliola (facial fracture) – season

2. KNIGHTS

Sione Mata’utia (knee) – TBC
Tim Glasby (concussion) — TBC
Daniel Saifiti (knee) – Round 16
Edrick Lee (wrist) – TBC
Jayden Brailey (knee) – season
Andrew McCullough (hamstring) – season
Connor Watson (Achilles) – season

3. WARRIORS

Patrick Herbert — Round 11-12
Nathaniel Roache (knee) – Round 12-14
Leeson Ah Mau (pectoral) – season
Taane Milne (knee) – season
Jackson Frei (knee) – season
Bunty Afoa (knee) – season
Selestino Ravutaumada - season
Rocco Berry (back) - indefinite
David Fusitu’a (compassionate leave) - season
Ken Maumalo (compassionate leave) - season
Agnatius Paasi (compassionate leave) - season
King Vuniyayawa (compassionate leave) - season

4. COWBOYS

John Asiata (knee) – indefinite
Peter Hola (wrist) – indefinite
Jordan McLean (calf) – Round 12
Connelly Lemuelu (cork) – round 12
Michael Morgan (shoulder) – Round 12-14
Tom Opacic (knee) – Round 13
Scott Drinkwater (knee) – Round 15
Valentine Holmes (ankle) – Round 18-20

5. ROOSTERS

Angus Crichton (knee) – Round 13-16
Daniel Tupou (ankle) – Round 14-18
Victor Radley (ACL) – season
Sam Verrills (ACL) – season
Billy Smith (knee) – season

6. BRONCOS

Matt Lodge (knee) – Round 12
Jake Turpin (leg) – Round 12
Jesse Arthars (knee) – Round 12-13
David Fifita (knee) – Round 12-13
Corey Oates (leg) – Round 13-14
Alex Glenn (knee) – Round 15-17
Jordan Kahu (shoulder) – mid-season
Sean O’Sullivan (knee) – mid-season
Keenan Palasia (knee) – late season
Jack Bird (ACL) – season
Tesi Niu (wrist) – season

7. PANTHERS

Viliame Kikau (calf) – Round 12
Zane Tetevano (back) – Round 13
Jed Cartwright (shoulder) – Round 13-14
Api Koroisau (elbow) – Round 15
Dylan Edwards (hamstring) – Round 13-14
Dean Whare (adductor) – Round 13-14
Kurt Capewell (knee) – Round 17
Pat Hollis (abdominal strain) – indefinite
Brian To’o (ankle) – August-September

8. SEA EAGLES

Joel Thompson (ankle) – TBC
Morgan Boyle – Round 12
Dylan Walker (ankle) – Round 12-13
Tom Trbojevic (hamstring) – Round 15-16
Albert Hopoate (knee) – indefinite
Manase Fainu (stood down) – indefinite

9. RABBITOHS

Alex Johnston (concussion) – Round 12-13
Latrell Mitchell (suspension) – Round 12
Liam Knight (Achilles) – Round 12-14
Tom Amone (knee) – season
Braidon Burns (knee) – season
Ethan Lowe (neck) - season
James Roberts (pectoral) - finals

10. SHARKS

Chad Townsend (calf) - Round 15-17
Jesse Ramien (hamstring) – TBC
Scott Sorensen (knee) – Round 12
Josh Dugan (hamstring) – TBC
Andrew Fifita (hamstring) – Round 13
Matt Moylan (hamstring) – Round 12-14
Bronson Xerri (suspended) – stood down
Cameron King (knee) – season

11. TITANS

Keegan Hipgrave (shoulder) - TBC
Jamal Fogarty (knee) – TBC
Mitch Rein (knee) – Round 13
Young Tonumaipea (knee) – mid-season
AJ Brimson (back) – Round 12
Ryan James (knee) – season
Jonus Pearson (pectoral) – season

12. EELS

Ryan Matterson (concussion) – Round 12-13
Oregon Kaufusi (hand) – Round 13-14
Ray Stone (hand) – Round 14-15
Kane Evans (calf) – indefinite
Peni Terepo – indefinite

13. BULLDOGS

Will Hopoate (syndesmosis) – Round 13-15
Isaiah Tass (knee) – season
Adam Elliott (shoulder) – season
Joe Stimson (shoulder) – season

14. STORM

Jesse Bromwich (knee) – Round 13-14
Max King (Achilles) Round 13-14
Brenko Lee (hand) - Round 13-14
Tui Kamikamica (back) – finals
Paul Momirovski (torn tendon) - season

15. TIGERS

Russell Packer (suspension) – Round 13
Adam Doueihi (concussion) – Round 12-13
Luke Garner (concussion) – Round 12
Michael Chee Kam (seizure) – TBC
Alex Twal (knee) – Round 12
Robert Jennings (hamstring) – Round 12
Josh Reynolds (suspension) – Round 12
Joey Leilua (suspension) – Round 13
Jacob Liddle (knee) – Round 14
Zane Musgrove (knee) – Round 16-18

16. DRAGONS

Trent Merrin (concussion) – Round 12-13
Adam Clune (concussion) – Round 12-13
Tariq Sims (suspended) – Round 12
Brayden Wiliame (calf) – Round 12
Jack de Belin (stood down) – indefinite

There are a large number of players expected back this week.

robelgordo wrote:

Who I think definitely should get DPP:
Hunt
McInnes
Talau
Lawton
L Thompson
Rudolf
Murchie

Maybes:
Farnworth
Pangai Jr
Niu - now irrelevant so probably won’t be added
Oates
Staines
Hoffman
Oldfield

Anyone missing?

Niu better get DPP... I need it for WFB l**ping purposes. Just so I can throw Papy in the loop on one of his low scoring days

I would love some definitive Ramien news. Looks like I'll have to wait until game time to decide if I need another centre. Aubbo is looking pretty tasty tbh...