NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 4 - Praying that nobody gets hurt

The Bludger wrote:Just a random question - any reason why there's little/no discussion of Curtis Scott as a potential cut-price Centre? Barring injury he should be guaranteed a starting position, priced at 27. Not going to set the world on fire, but should be fairly dependable.

He is basically prices at his average from last year. Slight discount for 1 injury game and 1 game off the bench.
But that is nowhere near enough upside. I would have Bird, Roberts, Walker, Momirovski, and even Esan Marsters ahead of him in similar price range

StormTrooper96 wrote:I think I have a secret crush on the Titans this year. I am just so keen to see how they go this year and excited to see them hopefully enter the finals for the first time since 2016 and 4th time out of their 15 active seasons.

If they can keep that squad together and pick up a few experienced travellers over the next few years they could see a handful of successful years ahead.

Definitely. Pouring every bonus bet I get into them at $17-19 hoping that they'll be flying some point in the season and half that price for a hedge. Got a bit over $3,000 built up so far.

Big believer in Holbrook + Fogarty was huge last year. Fifita/Tino can't hurt. I'd love it if (C) Smith does end up there too but I doubt it.

Anyone notice Cameron Smith isn't available on NRL Fantasy and he is also listed as being a loss (released) in 2021 on the NRL.com site.

StormTrooper96 wrote:Anyone notice Cameron Smith isn't available on NRL Fantasy and he is also listed as being a loss (released) in 2021 on the NRL.com site.

he's not signed anywhere so that makes sense.

Hating the fake crowd noise on the tennis, really badly done.

Alright alright hear me out… Just saw something that made me think.

Smith is yet to announce his retirement. You would think being this close to the start of the season he would’ve said something by now. Maybe the Broncos needed to free up cap space and Macca to the Dragons is just what they needed to sign Smith… remember they would only need to pay him 6 months of his contract.

StormTrooper96 wrote:Alright alright hear me out… Just saw something that made me think.

Smith is yet to announce his retirement. You would think being this close to the start of the season he would’ve said something by now. Maybe the Broncos needed to free up cap space and Macca to the Dragons is just what they needed to sign Smith… remember they would only need to pay him 6 months of his contract.

More likely that Broncos sign Billy Walters, and that frees up a spot for Tigers to sign Jackson hastings.

Milchcow wrote:

More likely that Broncos sign Billy Walters, and that frees up a spot for Tigers to sign Jackson hastings.

I know haha I was just reaching... I am still of the belief he is going GC.

Didnt the Broncos need to free up space to re-sign Staggs?

I can see Macca averaging between 57-60 if he stays fit.

Hello everyone,

I just created a draft league for a bit of fun.

The drafting is set to begin at 8.30pm tonight the night after the round 1 TLT. 8 team league but can increase  the size if we get enough interest.

League code is 63A7H29F. Please do join if interested.

Mulvy wrote:

Two tries and two try saves though....60 might be a safer estimate.  Definitely 80 min at the Dragons? Or eased in after his injury? Anyone know how he looks?

I would love* to be proved wrong but Macca and Griffin is not a great combination for additional attacking stats. The only upside I see is that he is at the Dragons and will have to make 60-70 tackles a week

I know all about rules changes etc etc and the 65 ppg at the Knights but I still reckon he averages around 50-55. While he was at the Broncs there were countless pre season articles about him adding scoots, offloads, flick passes, goose steps etc to his game but none of it ever came to anything.....he still tackled the house down, passed the ball directly out of dummy half and scored 45-55 points.

He is 31 years old and has had numerous serious injuries over the last few season...I just don't think he is in for a late career renaissance


*would actually not love to be proved wrong

Looks like last year his average tackle count was up by around 12. Seems a lot.

Pubnation wrote:Hello everyone,

I just created a draft league for a bit of fun.

The drafting is set to begin at 8.30pm tonight. 8 team league but can increase  the size if we get enough interest.

League code is 63A7H29F. Please do join if interested.

Not a lot of time to sort out draft order

The one I did last year was drafted day after TLT

Haven’t done a draft for over a week so thought I’d make one

Cook
Lolo Angus Lodge
Fifita Davey
Munster Lam
Averillo(if fit) Bird
Turbo Holmes Papy

Brailey
Liddle
Riki
Watson

Stefano
Blore
Niu
Laurie

Mulvy wrote:Anyone getting on the Macca train?

toot toot

Will average 61.375

What are the views on Friz? Tossing up between him and Matterson. But Matterson is one JWH away from being a Cordner.

Camo123 wrote:
Not a lot of time to sort out draft order

The one I did last year was drafted day after TLT

True. I'll push the draft date for this to day after the TLT as well.

Fortitude wrote:What are the views on Friz? Tossing up between him and Matterson. But Matterson is on JWH away from being a Cordner.

Friz is tempting, guess it depends on if you think he can get a bunch more attacking stats at the knights. Avgd about 48 in base stats last year and should keep that 80 min edge role..

Aardvark wrote:

I would love* to be proved wrong but Macca and Griffin is not a great combination for additional attacking stats. The only upside I see is that he is at the Dragons and will have to make 60-70 tackles a week  

I Know you're joking, but that's exactly what I'm thinking he might do at the Dragons, 60+ tackles a week.

Aardvark wrote:

I know all about rules changes etc etc and the 65 ppg at the Knights but I still reckon he averages around 50-55. While he was at the Broncs there were countless pre season articles about him adding scoots, offloads, flick passes, goose steps etc to his game but none of it ever came to anything.....he still tackled the house down, passed the ball directly out of dummy half and scored 45-55 points.

I agree with this, but no one was suggesting he'll get these attacking stats, I'm suggesting his base has gone up 11 points and that it might be sustainable.