NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 42 - TLT Return of the MILF

TBO wrote:

Luai played for Junior Kiwis. Ineligible for Origin.

Fairly certain that rule came into play after he played for the jr kiwis.

Daveboy wrote:As this is my first year, I’m getting confused with bye rounds and origin
How many origin players do you tend to hold as opposed to trading them out and back in again?

Currently I have Cleary, Dfifita, and Teddy who I'm not planning to trade out. Haas would have been part of this club if he started the year. I think it's good to have a few season keepers, set and forget players.
If you have plenty of trades up your sleeve come round 13 or 17 you can consider trading them out and back in, those would be luxury trades.

I’m worried now re Walsh. I haven’t really checked anything since 1pm have had the funeral and am still having family time at my Aunty’s. I’m on a very big low right now. My head is all over the place, I’ll probs just get @wolfking or @Chewie to make my trades if you don’t mind lending a hand this week? Anyone want to volunteer? I just can’t focus right now. To top it off I saw that Reyno will go for a 2.5mil 3 yr deal to Cronulla. I’m just shattered I love Reyno he’s my fav Souths player:

Here is my mess pre trades:

Macca
Alvaro Haas Watson
Fifita Angus
Cleary Schuster
Bird Roberts
Teddy Laurie Hampton

Brailey Turpin S. Walker Simpkin
Uto Leniu Simonsson Pap



Do I trade Pap to Edwards do I hold Jet?

My only obvious tradeouts are Turpin while I also have Egan, Utoikamanu, Roberts, Papenhuyzen and Laurie as potential trade outs and Alvaro and Croker in the coming weeks

My back three are currently Ponga, Teddy and Laurie

I could go Turpin -> Harris + 21k with one trade

My other option is to get Walsh in in case Teddy doesn't play but I could always make that decision at 6:35 when we will know that by trading one of Egan or Utoikamanu for Walsh.

My other option is to get Walsh anyway allowing me to get Haas this week instead who I feel could easily average the same as Tohu but I can't see him average much less but he is way more likely to average a lot more.

I also need to decide between Cleary/Fifita for captain but I already know whoever I don't pick will go huge.

Please reply with some advice and I will do the same if you want me to.

I could Alternatively go Turpin + Papenhuyzen -> Haas + Harris + 14k to give me a forward pack of:

Watson Crichton Haas
Fifita Harris

with Schuster, Alvaro, Utoikamanu on the bench and Fog + Cleary in the Halves

However I would just have to trade Papenhuyzen in later.

Sorry for the long rambling post but I think it is a dilemma a lot of people are having so help would be much appreciated

Thoughts on Haumole as a MID cow? Doesn’t need huge minutes to hit a 40 average.
I suppose it’s dependant on Sironens return to the side, feels like he could be one to stick around?

Revraiser wrote:

I ain't sure, let Rudolf go but throw the money at a 30yo injury prone half-back..  and SJ goes ? Who already has enough of his own injury history. ...

Since missing 16 games in 2016, he missed 3 in 2017, 3 in 2018, 2 in 2019 and 0 in 2020 so the whole injury prone halfback thing is kind of diminished now I think, bloke seems to get a niggle here and there but has been pretty injury free the last few years

Milchcow wrote:
I'm pretty tempted to grab Walsh anyway and back him to find his way into the team.
Like Schuster, and Ponga back when he made his debit, i think he'll just find a way to get selected.

Don't need him to play every week. Just this week (Assuming Teddy is out) and maybe the odd guest appearance otherwise

He's a good cash out that allows Haas, and maybe another gun in coming games.

If Warriors start winning games with Walsh in the team, he'll keep getting selected

However, I hate this whole shifting spine players around during games. Reminds me of a certain coach from last season

Original thought is option 1 in this, but considering alternatives. thoughts?

1: Haas + Walsh

2: Turbo + Peachey

3: Curran + Ponga

Warming more on swapping Pappy for Haas. Paps has made 199K on his starting price and Haas has dropped 103K. Difference of 302K for a trade and 7K. Dunno if I'm looking at that right and while Paps is top WFB, it's a straight swap for by far the best and most consistent MID in the game.

Pappy already missed round 3 also so you know Bellamy will rest him whenever he has a small niggle. Hynes is an adequate replacement too. Plus more resting could be in place with him most likely playing Origin.

wolfking wrote:Warming more on swapping Pappy for Haas.  Paps has made 199K on his starting price and Haas has dropped 103K.  Difference of 302K for a trade and 7K.  Dunno if I'm looking at that right and while Paps is top WFB, it's a straight swap for by far the best and most consistent MID in the game.

Pappy already missed round 3 also so you know Bellamy will rest him whenever he has a small niggle.  Hynes is an adequate replacement too.  Plus more resting could be in place with him most likely playing Origin.

I love it mate. Go for it.

After hearing about Walsh with shaky JS I’m lost.

Can you help me please especially as I am not thinking clearly this week!

Do I trade Pap, hold Jet sell Turpin I’m fully lost can’t think straight!

wolfking wrote:Warming more on swapping Pappy for Haas.  Paps has made 199K on his starting price and Haas has dropped 103K.  Difference of 302K for a trade and 7K.  Dunno if I'm looking at that right and while Paps is top WFB, it's a straight swap for by far the best and most consistent MID in the game.

Pappy already missed round 3 also so you know Bellamy will rest him whenever he has a small niggle.  Hynes is an adequate replacement too.  Plus more resting could be in place with him most likely playing Origin.

Smart play would be to shift Pappy, even with Turbo, Laurie and Teddy in the side, but Paps looks like he will be top averaging FB this year and I will really want him back so it would just be so hard to sell him but also makes so much sense. Although would NOT be surprised if he makes an early return.

wolfking wrote:Warming more on swapping Pappy for Haas.  Paps has made 199K on his starting price and Haas has dropped 103K.  Difference of 302K for a trade and 7K.  Dunno if I'm looking at that right and while Paps is top WFB, it's a straight swap for by far the best and most consistent MID in the game.

Pappy already missed round 3 also so you know Bellamy will rest him whenever he has a small niggle.  Hynes is an adequate replacement too.  Plus more resting could be in place with him most likely playing Origin.

My trades are far easier as I dont have Paps, but a big thank you to some great banter today has made my trade in of Haas easier to digest over say a cheaper round 13 option or a cashie so thanks all. Cheers Sluggo

StormTrooper96 wrote:

Smart play would be to shift Pappy, even with Turbo, Laurie and Teddy in the side, but Paps looks like he will be top averaging FB this year and I will really want him back so it would just be so hard to sell him but also makes so much sense. Although would NOT be surprised if he makes an early return.

Just throwing the thought out there. It's a 50/50 call. Scary not owning Haas, especially when Pap is out. I'll sleep on it though. Can see Haas going big against the Titans. Can always aim to get him back post Origin, hopefully with a small discount.

Aardvark Ratnick wrote:
My trades are far easier as I dont have Paps, but a big thank you to some great banter today has made my trade in of Haas easier to digest over say a cheaper round 13 option or a cashie so thanks all. Cheers Sluggo

The saying goes, trade in the players that will score the most points. Still 5 weeks until Origin and Haas should easily back up.

FalconSloth wrote:My only obvious tradeouts are Turpin while I also have Egan, Utoikamanu, Roberts, Papenhuyzen and Laurie as potential trade outs and Alvaro and Croker in the coming weeks

My back three are currently Ponga, Teddy and Laurie

I could go Turpin -> Harris + 21k with one trade

My other option is to get Walsh in in case Teddy doesn't play but I could always make that decision at 6:35 when we will know that by trading one of Egan or Utoikamanu for Walsh.

My other option is to get Walsh anyway allowing me to get Haas this week instead who I feel could easily average the same as Tohu but I can't see him average much less but he is way more likely to average a lot more.

I also need to decide between Cleary/Fifita for captain but I already know whoever I don't pick will go huge.

Please reply with some advice and I will do the same if you want me to.

I could Alternatively go Turpin + Papenhuyzen -> Haas + Harris + 14k to give me a forward pack of:

Watson Crichton Haas
Fifita Harris

with Schuster, Alvaro, Utoikamanu on the bench and Fog + Cleary in the Halves

However I would just have to trade Papenhuyzen in later.

Sorry for the long rambling post but I think it is a dilemma a lot of people are having so help would be much appreciated

Hey Sloth,

Lol - you nailed it with saying it was a ramble. Without seeing your whole team, bit of a shot in the dark. Anyway, some opinions:

> I don’t have Turpin but if I did I’d trade him. Levi nearly scored with his first touch last week and Coach was positive about him post game. I watched Turpin quite closely last week for the first time and was surprised at how shit his service is.

> I have gone Haas over Harris. Even though Haas probably keeps playing 60-65 mins, I feel more comfortable with him in the team.

> I contemplated Uto trade but have too many other issues and hope he holds price to Rd 13. But if you need a player this week to field 17, then trading him is the same as not trading him and playing him in 17. Plus you get the new cash cow.

Good luck! And PS, I’m on a poor run with recent trades of my own!

Rabbits21 wrote:

I love it mate. Go for it.

After hearing about Walsh with shaky JS I’m lost.

Can you help me please especially as I am not thinking clearly this week!

Do I trade Pap, hold Jet sell Turpin I’m fully lost can’t think straight!

Turpin to Moses or Peachey to bench Roberts and Pappy to To'o/Edwards?

Rabbits21 wrote:

I love it mate. Go for it.

After hearing about Walsh with shaky JS I’m lost.

Can you help me please especially as I am not thinking clearly this week!

Do I trade Pap, hold Jet sell Turpin I’m fully lost can’t think straight!

Not sure how you want to go mate but Peachey would solve a few issues for a quick fix I reckon.

Warning for those trading in Peachey: he is a rollercoaster of triple-TB-sideways-crabbing-slapsies, ballhogging and dumb errors and penalties.

Not good for those with high blood pressure.

Will score 60 one week and 25 the next.

Disclaimer: I am bringing him in even though my Dr says not to.

filthridden wrote:Warning for those trading in Peachey: he is a rollercoaster of triple-TB-sideways-crabbing-slapsies, ballhogging and dumb errors and penalties.

Not good for those with high blood pressure.

Will score 60 one week and 25 the next.

Disclaimer: I am bringing him in even though my Dr says not to.

He scores 30s on even numbered rounds

filthridden wrote:Warning for those trading in Peachey: he is a rollercoaster of triple-TB-sideways-crabbing-slapsies, ballhogging and dumb errors and penalties.

Not good for those with high blood pressure.

Will score 60 one week and 25 the next.

Disclaimer: I am bringing him in even though my Dr says not to.

Totally agree, seems to do well in fantasy but I am not sure how he gets a first grade gig but this is a different beast.