NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 39 - You get an injury, and you get an injury, and you get a suspension!

Rippin and Tearin wrote:

I think NoSpeakaAnyInglis summed it up really well (below).

I've watched TJ's whole career. He would have been one of the worlds best half backs (some would argue he still is) if it wasnt for the fact he was behind the best half back (in Aaron Smith) and so often came off the bench for the ABs.

Im not sure the 2 points you make will be an issue for TJ.

1) half backs have to be at pretty much every ruck in Union, so they are one of the fittest players on the field. So I think he will be fine on that count. He is known as a good defender in Union so should be fine.
2) other than his size (he is typically bigger than most half backs, TJs point of difference to most scrum halfs is his running game. He's a strong runner, so I think he will be better than average on that count.

The last point I'd make, which I think will be another of his strengths, is on a personal level, he is an awesome person. He will fit into what ever team you put him in, doesnt have an ego, and so will get on with things.

I think he will go really well in league, especially if he sticks at it for a few seasons.

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multiple.scoregasms wrote:

Contrary to NRL fans believe, teams don't have to end the game with the same penalty count. The team that infringes on the rules the most ends up with the most penalties against

Tommy_gun wrote:Still undecided on my MID trade for the week. Any input on the below is greatly appreciated

I need to bring in a MID to replace Tino. I have enough coin for either Haas or Harris. Logic dump below, please correct me or let me know if I have missed something that I need to consider.

*Haas has higher ceiling but a lower floor (small sample size of 3 matches this season)
*Haas will play R13 if not selected for origin. On current form and the pace of the game, I think its quite likely he doesn't get selected, however there is always the potential for him to be selected for game 2
*Harris wont play R13 however he is ineligible for origin so no chance of getting rested from club matches
*Harris is very consistent and priced appropriately $799K
*Haas is potentially overpriced at $878K

Still tempted to pay the excise and go for Haas, but am swayed by the monster scores of last year and not sure he is playing enough minutes to consistently hit those heights

NoSpeakaAnyInglis wrote:

Yeah, mate, sounds like we are on the same page.
You're right, seems like a really good guy and combined with the All Black attitude, will be a great culture addition.
The other thing about him is he has some silky touches. Seems like a cheeky dude that loves a bit of flair and is fun to watch.
Excited to hopefully see how he goes.

bigbruno wrote:

No consideration to iPap?

Tommy_gun wrote:

Feel like ive missed boat.. not convinced on his role going forward and the try scoring will surely dry up

StuDogg101 wrote:

No doubt in my mind he goes better in League than Benji did in Union lol

Tommy_gun wrote:Still undecided on my MID trade for the week. Any input on the below is greatly appreciated

I need to bring in a MID to replace Tino. I have enough coin for either Haas or Harris. Logic dump below, please correct me or let me know if I have missed something that I need to consider.

*Haas has higher ceiling but a lower floor (small sample size of 3 matches this season)
*Haas will play R13 if not selected for origin. On current form and the pace of the game, I think its quite likely he doesn't get selected, however there is always the potential for him to be selected for game 2
*Harris wont play R13 however he is ineligible for origin so no chance of getting rested from club matches
*Harris is very consistent and priced appropriately $799K
*Haas is potentially overpriced at $878K

Still tempted to pay the excise and go for Haas, but am swayed by the monster scores of last year and not sure he is playing enough minutes to consistently hit those heights

bigbruno wrote:

No consideration to iPap?

Tommy_gun wrote:

Feel like ive missed boat.. not convinced on his role going forward and the try scoring will surely dry up

Spoiler:

Tommy_gun wrote:

Feel like ive missed boat.. not convinced on his role going forward and the try scoring will surely dry up

bigbruno wrote:

Famous last words!

StormTrooper96 wrote:

I picked him up this week. Feels shit because of how much money he has already made but bloke has a BE of 16 so money still to be made, gets at least one more week starting second row, has more than proved he either beats Shaun Lane for a spot or keeps a massive role off the bench, proven he can score 50-60 off the bench and most of all I am not even picking him up for a money maker. He is a mid/edg dpp who plays round 13 and will easily sit on my bench OR starting team making 50-60 a week or 60+ if he starts???

Also any injuries to anyone in the forward line and he gets a promotion to starting side, if he hasn’t already got a starting spot laid down. Bloke is a beast this year! Just watching him in games, and even when coming off the bench, every time he touches the ball he just looks like he wants to break every single tackle and score a try. Aggressive as fuck, in the right ways… not like TPJ.

If he flops back to 40-45 scores off the bench then I’ll offload him to another around his price who is beasting it, but I am pretty confident he kicks on.

wolfking wrote:

All of this.  I'm jumping on him too.  Lane's been alright though so far, but he was benched late last year.  The way this guy has been playing though is too hard to ignore IMO.