NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 15 - Let the raging begin

Archer wrote:I have a slightly different dilemma to most, went 928, no teddy no  Cleary. Also started with Radley... So now I'm pondering whether I stick with Radley (not sure if Friend out is necessarily a good thing for his scores or not) or not. I could dump him and say updgade Tino, or RTS to Teddy (though I do like RTS this year still) or any other play. Since essentially I could treat Radley as starting with some bank. Dunno. Probably last minute decision on Thurs minutes before lockout I guess

Trade.

rhinoceroo wrote:Tempted by Leniu, great to watch but can't see him playing bigger minutes with his thousand mile an hour style. Eisenhuth likely to be the minute man on Panthers bench. He'll score great PPM and a try would rocket his cash generation but mid-30s average probably not quite worth the trade. On fence.

Alvaro probably better for more sustained scoring? But that Dragons pack will chop and change a lot next few weeks

mattnz wrote:
Radley has said he expects to come back on the bench. Only worth keeping if back in his 60+ minute lock role. Doubt that happens to start. Would trade him.

Yeah I think he needs the lock role too and was a bit of a gamble without much research or thought other than he fit the criteria of my other choices - a player I enjoy watching. Didn't know he himself expected the bench. Hmm, still, not sure, thanks for that info though

959, 2600th on the nose. First time in at least 3 years I haven't had a 5 digit rank after 1 round so I am well stoked. 2 scores in the teens and 2 in the 20s but no complaints overall. Really trying not to trade out fit players in the centres, so some combo of Avo/Jet/Niu will get another run in round 2.

Welshy wrote:
Alvaro probably better for more sustained scoring? But that Dragons pack will chop and change a lot next few weeks

Started with Poasa and already regret having one Dragon let alone two. Think Poa can still get more minutes, might start next week etc so he can hang around for a bit until a good rookie turns up, but another one? No thanks.

Corey Jensen anyone?

Welshy wrote:
Alvaro probably better for more sustained scoring? But that Dragons pack will chop and change a lot next few weeks

I'm backing Leniu, he's due for a try with the way he runs, and he should at least make enough money to be worth having, especially since I can get him with just one trade from Lodge instead of needing to sell someone else.

Wonder if lockout will lift tonight

Welshy wrote:
I think without both mate you might be in trouble when your POD picks don’t fire on same weekend. Especially around these parts where Cleary and Ted teams are vast and still backed by excellent teams. Who off your PODs flew out the blocks and how sustainable was their scoring ?

Hudson, Morgan, Arrow and Cotric I guess and for the most part I thought they all scored better than I'd expect but not drastically so. I think Teddy and Cleary were in the same boat in that regard. Hmm, this is where I have to battle with the contrarian in me who wants a pod at all costs. I probably have enough so maybe I should get some cash... Cheers for the feedback lads

wolfking wrote:Corey Jensen anyone?

Until Payton bows to the inevitable and gives Lolo minutes, maybe...

Just on that, Payton's reasoning on calling out Taumalolo is bizarre. That he needs to be fresh to do one-percenters in defence to set an example so the team does better.... no... because however much the team does better does not outweigh how the team benefits from Lolo attacking and scattering opposition defenders. Being the first guy to harry a kicker does not outweigh the 300m a game you're paying him to provide that nobody else in the NRL can give you. Anyone can pressure a kicker. It'd be like telling Thuston to up his defence and stop with the fancy stuff... the other players are there to fill in on the easy stuff, with Thurston/Lolo to do the spectacular.

Anyway, if Payton wants to start a war with Taumalolo in North Queensland I have a feeling he'll lose.

Archer wrote:I have a slightly different dilemma to most, went 928, no teddy no  Cleary. Also started with Radley... So now I'm pondering whether I stick with Radley (not sure if Friend out is necessarily a good thing for his scores or not) or not. I could dump him and say updgade Tino, or RTS to Teddy (though I do like RTS this year still) or any other play. Since essentially I could treat Radley as starting with some bank. Dunno. Probably last minute decision on Thurs minutes before lockout I guess

Your score is as good as most of the forum I'd say so I would be inclined to stick with whatever plan you had for Radley. Try not to be tempted to get the missed gun who fired but the next cow to get you there

Not gonna lie, not a great start. I’ll classify with those who scored under 900. The toughest decision I’ll have is who replaces Lodge? Had Fui and Leniu in my NPRs and no one under what Lodges price will be really impressed me. Have I mentioned I have $0 itb? Good times.

Merrin updated to 46, winning the battle of the Dragons sub-400k mids (Fui 44, Alvaro 40, Poasa 26)

Updates are in:

Bird 13
Lomax 34
Hunt 71
Macca 67
Fui 44
Poasa 26
Alvaro 40 (36mins)

Ramien 32
Moylan 37
Townsend 59
Magoulias 8

986 - just glad not of my players are injured. Angus the only suspension so no biggie. Center roulette didn’t go my way this week but didn’t really spend a fortune on them either so not fussed.

ForanAgainst wrote:Not gonna lie, not a great start. I’ll classify with those who scored under 900. The toughest decision I’ll have is who replaces Lodge? Had Fui and Leniu in my NPRs and no one under what Lodges price will be really impressed me. Have I mentioned I have $0 itb? Good times.

Mate just chill out. You're better off than most. Lodge is only out for 1-2 weeks it's just a few of us have Crichton and Lodge out with only Stefano as Mid cover so we need to trade to field 17

985 with Bird, Roberts and Lodge combining for 47 points between them.....not bad

wolfking wrote:Corey Jensen anyone?

Have always liked him and usually picked him up as a by cash out every year. Ppm is great, could be a beneficiary of Lolo's minutes but IIRC he is another on in the 300-400 awkward range? Will wait and see for now.

Also,
Tapine

Doesn’t look I have enough cash to get Ofa, bugger still I’ll try find a way!