NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 32 - Livin' Fifita Loca

WT Winfield wrote:

Yeah Riki is the one that jumped out to me for an upgrade to like Harris (easier said than done).

Probably got an eye on Welch to Haas too though.

Couple more weeks of cash generation maybe.. looking solid Mulvy

Yep, Riki's tricky. Can't see me selling him until Schuster dpp is a reality. That then buys some time until I figure out how to fix my mid, and whether Angus goes to edge or bench as dpp cover

Just some general thoughts on not owning Cleary and scoring in general.

I seldom count points during the game, there are always going to be those stats that are a little subjective - which just leads to irritation and annoyance about things you really can't control - which would lessen my enjoyment of the game.

I prefer Fantasy to be something that increases my interest - so I tend to lazily watch my players with an eye for the general vibe/energy/role/ability they are bringing in a game - the stats will tell me later what they "actually" scored - and then I accept/celebrate/lament it and move on.

I get that Cleary's in-game scoring or after game adjustments are frustrating as a non-owner, but, it's a decision that you've made.
Last year I did the same thing for Payne Haas - and I promise he almost always adjusted up - at times upwards of 10 points.

The thing is, you knew Cleary had the highest average heading into 2021, and you knew a third of entrants would own him and the majority of that will Captain him. That's where the harm is - not just what he scores, but inconjunction with ownership (if he was owned by 1% of teams, probably not much of an issue).

So, you either choose to take on the risk (and hope for he duds some games and gets cheaper) or you avoid the risk, run with him and choose a different battleground.
If you don't run with him, you need to have some level of contingency planning for if he starts fast and you want him.

When you take on that risk and it doesn't pan out, you have to be prepared to either say bad decision - I'll use two trades to get him in, or you back yourself, accept where things are at, and look for creative ways to offset the damage.

If it's all gone pear shaped, you at least have the opportunity to try things that you normally wouldn't do (play more/less conservative with trades/selections - see what you can get out of it and build for 2022 on the back of those mistakes).

Anyway, just my 2c. Kia Kaha

PS> Starting without Haas last year, I'd planned to pick him up around round 5-7, in the end it took till Round 13 (he then was out for round 15-16). I had Taumalolo as my alternative Captain - which was okay, until he was ruled out Round 4, and I had to trade to get someone that could fill in as Captain. My 2020 rank was one of my worst in recent times, but I think it has probably made me a better player as a result.

Guest wrote:All I want to say before I leave is fuck Cleary. Fuck the obvious cheating scorers who would rather touch themselves over raising him unfairly to the 90s in back to back weeks than touch a girl that they’re too scared to talk to! and fuck the loopers/cheaters. They shouldn’t be called loopers they are cheaters plain and simple.

It’s too much the game is beyond corrupt and the competition is a fucking joke. Randoms website should take a stand and go to a real website like SuperCoach or VDST rather than the obvious corrupt fantasy next year. Maybe then theyll learn to judicate  fair rather than give everyone one or two point upgrades except for Cleary who constantly gets more upgrades than deserved. Anyone who thinks he deserves those upgrades are fucking idiots. Especially the one who say "it was expected" 

Honestly the whole comp is fucked and it already has dwindling numbers so it brings me solace the comp will be dead in a few years so theyre just tryin to let their mates win by boosting certain peoples scores undeservedly

Hey MF, I just want to say that I'm sorry to see you go. I used to take fantasy pretty seriously too to the detriment of myself, although this is a new level. It's probably not my place but for this outburst over a game, perhaps there's some more underlying issues going on. Hopefully quitting can at least help you move forward because this sort of thing is a bit disturbing. Hopefully you are okay mate and we are all here to help and listen if that's any consolation.

i found that checking the scores and the forum at the same time as watching the game meant i wasn’t actually enjoying games as football matches. i now check the scores at halftime and full time and then the forum after the game.

In fact reading some of the posts and remembering the corresponding incident/player’s scoring in the match is one of the highlights of the evening. So thanks to those who do post through the matches.

Wait, does this mean there is an opening to be Random’s nemesis for the duration of the season?
Is there an audition process or a whitelisting event?
I really feel like I have commensurate experience to excel in this exciting new job opportunity.
After all, how hard could it be to pick on the kid who isn’t any good at fantasy football?
#shotsfired #teampookus

#teampookiss

As a team, we kiss poos.

Get on board.

Jele wrote:i found that checking the scores and the forum at the same time as watching the game meant i wasn’t actually enjoying games as football matches. i now check the scores at halftime and full time and then the forum after the game.

In fact reading some of the posts and remembering the corresponding incident/player’s scoring in the match is one of the highlights of the evening. So thanks to those who do post through the matches.

Like 60 mins into Roosters game:

Walker is useless

15 mins later

Walker is an immortal

Mulvy wrote:

Yep,  Riki's tricky.  Can't see me selling him until Schuster dpp is a reality. That then buys some time until I figure out how to fix my mid, and whether Angus goes to edge or bench as dpp cover

Ah yeah, still another week for Schuster.

Not that you're hoping for it, but an injury/suspension often fast-tracks grabbing the must-have gun and/or helping to fix team balance.

Doesn't look like you need to force anything at this stage though.

Jele wrote:i found that checking the scores and the forum at the same time as watching the game meant i wasn’t actually enjoying games as football matches. i now check the scores at halftime and full time and then the forum after the game.

In fact reading some of the posts and remembering the corresponding incident/player’s scoring in the match is one of the highlights of the evening. So thanks to those who do post through the matches.

I do try to avoid checking scores during the actual game, but sometimes it’s quite difficult because you want to know if so and so got a TA for that, or if player X got had his run metres added to his score, and other stats that I know will be added(or in some cases taken away)after the game.

I usually watch the game+scores and post at the same time, but I've got to admit missing the Titans game and seeing Fog get 60+ and Tino get 20 was so much less stressful than watching them get those scores. It's more of a "oh that's interesting" than jubilation/frustration. Might do more of it tbh.

Jele wrote:i found that checking the scores and the forum at the same time as watching the game meant i wasn’t actually enjoying games as football matches. i now check the scores at halftime and full time and then the forum after the game.

In fact reading some of the posts and remembering the corresponding incident/player’s scoring in the match is one of the highlights of the evening. So thanks to those who do post through the matches.

I like posting through games but I guess for me, fantasy got me into NRL. I was never into it so when workmates introduced me to fantasy, that's where I fell in love with footy.

Mulvy wrote:

Yep,  Riki's tricky.

Oh you.
I'm a little worried he starts from the bench or dropped to ressies or something, which if it's going to happen I hope it's this week as I think he'll be back posting decent scores afterwards.

Live scoring is something to keep an eye on, but with updates following the game you can’t take the live scores too serious!

I post and check scores if I'm watching a neutral game, can't do it during a raiders game though most times, too invested in how the team is performing IRL to give a shit whether Gupta is giving cleary some of Wightons Tb's again.

SJ likely back R8 @Revraiser from John Morris

Camo123 wrote:SJ likely back R8 @Revraiser from John Morris

Thanks mate. Still time to muster yet

Revraiser wrote:

Thanks mate. Still time to muster yet

It would be perfect timing for Townsend, faces depleted Knights (although Saifiti, Best and Mann back next week) and Dogs and then from R8 it's Storm, Penrith, Souths so MT for Townsend would probably be right up

Jele wrote:i found that checking the scores and the forum at the same time as watching the game meant i wasn’t actually enjoying games as football matches. i now check the scores at halftime and full time and then the forum after the game.

In fact reading some of the posts and remembering the corresponding incident/player’s scoring in the match is one of the highlights of the evening. So thanks to those who do post through the matches.

Yeah, I have to stop myself from doing this too, and miss half of the action. I have the following pages open whilst I 'watch' the game ....

NRL - to check the scores of the players I don't have
This Forum (obvs) - and post during some games
NRL Fantasy - to check my players scores
NRL Fantasy on an 'incognito' page, to check my WAG's team score
Supercoach - to check my scores
DraftStars - to watch my selections in that competition

.... but, I LOVE it.

Archer wrote:I post and check scores if I'm watching a neutral game, can't do it during a raiders game though most times, too invested in how the team is performing IRL to give a shit whether Gupta is giving cleary some of Wightons Tb's again.

I am like this for Warrior games. My Fantasy players can get 10 points for all I care, as long was they win the game.

Cotric shitting the bed at the same time as arrow continuing the downward trend and Radley not yet going bang is oh so frustrating. Especially paired with the other concerns everyone has for the common picks like simo or riki. Didn't trade this week because I thought it worth persisting with everyone to see who came good and who didn't, with the belief that surely one would and not prematurely ditching them would make me feel better about holding on to the others that remained poor. When none of them come good you just feel silly.