2016 NRL.com Fantasy thread part 4

SI wrote:

Although I think Scott Moore got most of us

Yup, I remember such big dreams to turn him into Smith that went on for the entirety of the season. Pretty sure I finished up Scott Moore NPR

Seen a couple of people mentioning Tinirau Arona. Would steer clear mainly because he doesn't play in the NRL any more - signed for Wakefield in ESL a couple of months ago. No idea why he's on the lists.

rhinoceroo wrote:Seen a couple of people mentioning Tinirau Arona. Would steer clear mainly because he doesn't play in the NRL any more - signed for Wakefield in ESL a couple of months ago. No idea why he's on the lists.

The true NPR.

Welshy87 wrote:

SI wrote:

This!  Exactly.

Although I think Scott Moore got most of us

Completely agree mate.  It's okay to do it in the halves, because you have the flexibility with 4 slots, but getting it wrong in your rakes can be terminal.  It's a long way back when traditionally Hookers are your highest averaging position and you end up with 1 less than the rest of the comp by picking the wrong rookie.

Hang on!

Scott Moore was nothing less than a superstar in that CAS team of yours! Absolute GEM!

Benny Roberts was the real superstar last year mate . COYF!

rhinoceroo wrote:Seen a couple of people mentioning Tinirau Arona. Would steer clear mainly because he doesn't play in the NRL any more - signed for Wakefield in ESL a couple of months ago. No idea why he's on the lists.

Gotta say I was eyeing him off based on his 2014. With no Arona and no Sopoaga, Hannah will be very disappointed.

Welshy87 wrote:

sshheeeesh, must of been hard because the last time i seen your're team i thought it needed quite a bit of work

In mannering we trust

SI wrote:

Benny Roberts was the real superstar last year mate   .  COYF!

Will be back in the NRL next year mate, the new SJ!

had a quality back end to the season mate in fairness to him, I like CAS loved watching them as a kid because they had tiger print shirts haha

rhinoceroo wrote:Seen a couple of people mentioning Tinirau Arona. Would steer clear mainly because he doesn't play in the NRL any more - signed for Wakefield in ESL a couple of months ago. No idea why he's on the lists.

I had my eye on him too. Also read on nrl.com that faamanu brown has been training at lock.

SoylentGreen wrote:

Don't think they'll put Carlin in straight away - I reckon Kahu to the wing and Opacic in CTR til reed or maranta return

Whitchurch's name has also been mentioned. If like to see Anderson personally. But whatever the case we should get a cheapie for a few weeks

Honeysett wrote:

$90 for a trial game? Get. Fucked. That's mental!

I'm paying $80 to see Jimmy Carr tonight, I know what I would get more enjoyment from.

Trials should be free. End of story.

Jimmy was awesome when he was here haha I hope you enjoy(ed) the show

SI wrote:

This!  Exactly.

Although I think Scott Moore got most of us

Completely agree mate.  It's okay to do it in the halves, because you have the flexibility with 4 slots, but getting it wrong in your rakes can be terminal.  It's a long way back when traditionally Hookers are your highest averaging position and you end up with 1 less than the rest of the comp by picking the wrong rookie.

The worst part of my Scott Moore experience was starting without him round 1 then trading him in after he scored 40

Was interested in Lichaa's stats with/without Hodkinson so did a bit of digging

Michael Lichaa
Average 50.04 in 73.19 minutes consisting of 43.19 tackles, 45.66 run metres and 0.5 kick metres per game.

Lichaa played 4 games in 2015 without Hodkinson in the side for an average of 60.75 (75 in round 11, 59 in round 14, 46 in round 15 and 63 in round 18). These games consisted of 48 tackles, 61.5 run metres and 0 kick metres per game.

Round 11- 75 points in 80 minutes
Lichaa's score was boosted by a try, 3 tbs and try assist, however he had a solid base with 43 tackles, 103 metres and only 2 missed tackles.

Round 14- 59 points in 80 minutes
No attacking stats for Lichaa this time round with 45 tackles, 58 metres, 2 tackle breaks, 2 offloads, 1 kick defused making up his points.

Round 15- 46 points in 80 minutes
Again no attacking stats with score being dominated by base stats. 41 tackles, 60 metres, 3 missed tackles.

Round 18- 63 points in 80 minutes.

A monster 63 tackles to go along with 25 run metres and only 1 missed.

Conclusion: When removing extra attacking stats, Hodkinson's absence seems to have had no effect on Lichaa's scores. However an injury affeced 1 in 4 minutes lowers his season average 2.5 points to 52.5. When considering 80 minute games only Lichaa's average jumps to 56.

I avoided Scott Moore like the plague lol didn't do me much good really, IIRC Jake Friend got injured(/suspended?) so I had a wasted hooker spot anyway

Posting here as gets the most traffic

Will run a fantasy Rugby Union 6 Nations game (Through ESPN) if anyone is interested, take your mind off the rigours of NRL fantasy until TLW at least

Have set up a topic in the Other Sports area if anyone is interested

Anyone considering running Fergo in the CTR position?

Welshy87 wrote:Anyone considering running Fergo in the CTR position?

Considering it

SoylentGreen wrote:

Considering it

Any reason why Mann isn't listed as a CTR?
Both Fergo and Mann offer some value and stability there if both named at FB

Anyone considering Sio Siua Taukeiaho? Or just bring him in over the origin period

Welshy87 wrote:

SI wrote:

Benny Roberts was the real superstar last year mate   .  COYF!

Will be back in the NRL next year mate, the new SJ!

had a quality back end to the season mate in fairness to him, I like CAS loved watching them as a kid because they had tiger print shirts haha

Yep, he was solid, and handled a fair bit of pressure well. Funny thing is, Folkes and Bellamy kept picking him in the halves even though he always looked electric at centre, when he just ran the ball and didn't have to think.

multiple.scoregasms wrote:Was interested in Lichaa's stats with/without Hodkinson so did a bit of digging

Michael Lichaa
Average 50.04 in 73.19 minutes consisting of 43.19 tackles, 45.66 run metres and 0.5 kick metres per game.

Lichaa played 4 games in 2015 without Hodkinson in the side for an average of 60.75 (75 in round 11, 59 in round 14, 46 in round 15 and 63 in round 18). These games consisted of 48 tackles, 61.5 run metres and 0 kick metres per game.

Round 11- 75 points in 80 minutes
Lichaa's score was boosted by a try, 3 tbs and try assist, however he had a solid base with 43 tackles, 103 metres and only 2 missed tackles.

Round 14- 59 points in 80 minutes
No attacking stats for Lichaa this time round with 45 tackles, 58 metres, 2 tackle breaks, 2 offloads, 1 kick defused making up his points.

Round 15- 46 points in 80 minutes
Again no attacking stats with score being dominated by base stats. 41 tackles, 60 metres, 3 missed tackles.

Round 18- 63 points in 80 minutes.

A monster 63 tackles to go along with 25 run metres and only 1 missed.

Conclusion: When removing extra attacking stats, Hodkinson's absence seems to have had no effect on Lichaa's scores. However an injury affeced 1 in 4 minutes lowers his season average 2.5 points to 52.5. When considering 80 minute games only Lichaa's average jumps to 56.

Was lock for me last year & will be again this year, interview on Doggies website has him giving the green light for taking more attacking options & controlling and directing the play more this year. Bring it on.