NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 4 - Praying that nobody gets hurt

rhinoceroo wrote:

Possibly, but could be BMM. Think both would have been bench behind Tohu/Katoa, so whichever is looking best.

I thought BMM was favoured as starting prop?

SoylentGreen wrote:

I thought BMM was favoured as starting prop?

Sure I’ve read he’s starting edge in training

Welshy wrote:
Sure I’ve read he’s starting edge in training

yeh definitely training an edge, was confirmed by asst coach.

Welshy wrote:
Sure I’ve read he’s starting edge in training

I've read that too.

He's better suited to impact player imo. He's fucking huge and I know he killed it in Super League (when he wasn't injured, which is another thing) but I'd worry about him playing out wide in a much faster competition.

Also looked into his scoring in internationals as a starting player Vs good opposition and it wasn't too pretty. About what he's priced at, from memory.

Does anyone know where Farnworth will be playing this year?

His scores at CTR are quite appealing. If he was guaranteed to play there, you would have to consider him right?

Welshy wrote:
Had a good look at JFH, thought he had gone closer to 60 previously. Over 60 minutes and his average is 60. 54 last season under same circumstances. If he gets those BIG minutes all season with no Tamou he is value

Held him for most of last year and he was very solid for the first half of the season but started to tail off towards the end (fatigue?) culminating in the one stint 28 points (25 mins) for the last round (which contributed to knobbling my overall ranking)

I reckon he could be good value leading up to Origin/Byes. New season, all refreshed and being the pack leader. He does play at a million kms an hour so I'm not really surprised he slowed last year given the season structure.

rhinoceroo wrote:

I've read that too.

He's better suited to impact player imo. He's fucking huge and I know he killed it in Super League (when he wasn't injured, which is another thing) but I'd worry about him playing out wide in a much faster competition.

Also looked into his scoring in internationals as a starting player Vs good opposition and it wasn't too pretty. About what he's priced at, from memory.

Just makes who-ever does get a start on the edge riskier to pick, as they may not be the first choice when he is back.

Aardvark wrote:

Held him for most of last year and he was very solid for the first half of the season but started to tail off towards the end (fatigue?) culminating in the one stint 28 points (25 mins) for the last round (which contributed to knobbling my overall ranking)

I reckon he could be good value leading up to Origin/Byes. New season, all refreshed and being the pack leader. He does play at a million kms an hour so I'm not really surprised he slowed last year given the season structure.

I think part of that slowing was that Cleary managed his gun players minutes at the back end of the season, rather than doing Roosters style “give Tedesco the week off”. So JFH mins dropped a few times, Koro had a few 60 min games too. Although fatigue could be an element as well.

I’m warming to him as a pick - think I’ll have one of SST or JFH come R1

Honey Badger wrote:If Blore and Hola both win edge starting spots will they be better scorers than a high ppm middle like Leniu?  Could be another Lawrie vs Host debate?

I see Leniu as more of a slow burn - probably won't be ready to cash out until byes start

You would struggle to find a starting edge that doesn't average atleast 30, that puts them both 12 points under priced.

If I wanted a scoring player I'd be hard pressed to start any of the 3, but like Blore/Hola better as cows

castlecrag sweethearts wrote:Does anyone know where Farnworth will be playing this year?

His scores at CTR are quite appealing. If he was guaranteed to play there, you would have to consider him right?

You'd assume he'll be at CTR at least until Staggs is back.

mattnz wrote:
Just makes who-ever does get a start on the edge riskier to pick, as they may not be the first choice when he is back.

Yeah, true. Eye socket is 4-10 weeks (via NRL Physio when Bateman did it) so depends on severity.

Aardvark wrote:

Held him for most of last year and he was very solid for the first half of the season but started to tail off towards the end (fatigue?) culminating in the one stint 28 points (25 mins) for the last round (which contributed to knobbling my overall ranking)

I reckon he could be good value leading up to Origin/Byes. New season, all refreshed and being the pack leader. He does play at a million kms an hour so I'm not really surprised he slowed last year given the season structure.

You can probably scratch Penrith's last round when they had the ladder sewn up.

Turbo says Foran is locked in as 6

Not directly fantasy relevant but Jack A Williams had a throat injury with suspected nerve damage, and needed to be placed in an induced coma to assist with breathing

He seems fine now, which is great news.

Eddie Blacker is facing a 4 week ban for attacking the head with his forearm from the contact that caused the injury.

The twist - he was carrying the footy, not the tackler. I’ve watched the video HERE on a tiny screen with no sound, so could be missing something, but to me this is just a regular fend?

Interesting precedent if normal footy plays become suspension worthy if they happen to cause serious injury.

Iron Mike wrote:

Broncos - Niu
Cowboys - Hola
Dragons - Ford
Sharks - Connor Tracey
Roosters - Teddy/Lam
Panthers - Cleary
Storm - Grant
Sea Eagles - Tommy Turbo/Davey
Tigers - Blore/Liddle
Rabbitohs - Koloamatangi
Warriors - Aitken/Egan
Titans - DFifita/Kelly
Raiders - Simonsson
Eels - Not sure
Knights - Watson/JBrailey
Bulldogs - Waddell

This is my 21 at present but no Eels.

Cheers to everyone for the options.
Ain't that the truth regarding the Eels

The Bludger wrote:

Cheers to everyone for the options.
Ain't that the truth regarding the Eels

Eels - Matterson as a premium, Oldfield as a cheapie.

The Bludger wrote:

Cheers to everyone for the options.
Ain't that the truth regarding the Eels

Who is getting Jennings center spot?

robelgordo wrote:Not directly fantasy relevant but Jack A Williams had a throat injury with suspected nerve damage, and needed to be placed in an induced coma to assist with breathing

He seems fine now, which is great news.

Eddie Blacker is facing a 4 week ban for attacking the head with his forearm from the contact that caused the injury.

The twist - he was carrying the footy, not the tackler. I’ve watched the video HERE on a tiny screen with no sound, so could be missing something, but to me this is just a regular fend?

Interesting precedent if normal footy plays become suspension worthy if they happen to cause serious injury.

Looks like contact is with the elbow if that makes a difference? Fending with your elbow to someone's throat seems like it would carry a penalty. Definitely doesn't look like there is any intent there though.

mattnz wrote:
Who is getting Jennings center spot?

Opacic is ahead at the moment. Oldfield would be better fantasy wise. Will Penisini may get a contract upgrade but is not quite ready yet, but is a lock in when he is

mattnz wrote:Turbo says Foran is locked in as 6

In other breaking news I'm the only edge forward to play reduced minutes. Where else was he going to play ? Or Do you think Turbo is is warning him off playing fullback ?