2016 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 5

rhinoceroo wrote:Moylan - pencilled into my team as a fullback from day one. But if he's playing half? More tackles/less running stats obviously, but do we expect his fantasy output to improve overall? Michael Morgan's improved slightly iirc (similar player, similar switch), and you'd expect Moylan to be more dominant than Morgan next to JT?

Like I kept saying in the forum draft game Moylan will play in the HLFs this year. DWZ is ready and raring to go for another run at FB (that is DWZ best position IMO). A year from now I expect Moylan to be playing in the halves each week. No doubt he will take time to make the transition but like Milford he will get there eventually. The bloke is pure class.

Shame you picked him before he had made the transition.

Random wrote:Shame you picked him before he had made the transition.

But at that point in time I already knew he was going to play in the halves?

Speedball Deluxe wrote:Thoughts on Tyrone Roberts doing the majority of kicking metres at titans? He did a fair bit at knights last year. Unfamiliar with Taylor's kicking game.

A bit of an unknown really. When mullen has been out he has had gidley there. You would think being the dominate half should improve his fantasy output

Are many people starting with smith this year? Normally he is first picked for alot of people. Does everyone see better value in other hookers this year?

Honey Badger wrote:Are many people starting with smith this year? Normally he is first picked for alot of people. Does everyone see better value in other hookers this year?

I am- to me, leaving him out is just giving everyone else a head start.

Loomer wrote:Why are people losing their minds over trial picks. Have we learnt nothing?

These posts on a fantasy forum are hilarious. Imagine how dull this thread if people didn't take an interest in 9s or trials!

Speedball Deluxe wrote:
Yep played last night in the trial. Played all of first half I think. Didn't watch second half though.

Excellent thanks guys.

I'm betting

Bren wrote:
But at that point in time I already knew he was going to play in the halves?

GreenMachine wrote:

Excellent thanks guys.

I'm betting

Giddy up.

I'm shifting players around everywhere to make Michael Morgan my second half. Have the feeling I will loss that PoD after world club challenge though

GreenMachine wrote:I'm shifting players around everywhere to make Michael Morgan my second half. Have the feeling I will loss that PoD after world club challenge though

Will he do better than last year? He was one of my favourite players to watch last year. So much pace and really backs himself which you've got to admire.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/supercoach-2016-updated-round-one-nrl-team-predictions-from-tom-sangster/news-story/2f60fe61c344d1be46554829104ef4a2

BRONCOS
Predicted team: Darius Boyd, Corey Oates, Jordan Kahu, James Roberts, Tom Opacic/Greg Eden/Aaron Whitchurch, Anthony Milford, Ben Hunt, Adam Blair, Andrew McCullough, Sam Thaiday, Alex Glenn, Matthew Gillett, Corey Parker. Interchange: Josh McGuire, Jarrod Wallace, Joe Ofahengaue, Kodi Nikorima.
Star recruit James Roberts slips straight into the Broncos centres. Picture: Adam Head
Star recruit James Roberts slips straight into the Broncos centres. Picture: Adam HeadSource:News Corp Australia
James Roberts slots into the right centre spot of Justin Hodges (retired). Tom Opacic, Greg Eden and Aaron Whitchurch are fighting for a vacant wing spot, with Lachlan Maranta (wrist, round four) and Jack Reed (shoulder, round four) both out for the first month. Eden and Opacic have both been named in the World Club Series squad. Whitchurch hasn’t, but The Daily Telegraph understands he’s still a massive chance, although Opacic is the frontrunner. Ben Hunt won’t take part in the World Club Series due to suspension, but is available for round one. Josh McGuire is likely to play from the bench over the opening rounds as he eases back from an Achilles injury. Corey Oates (back) picked up an injury at the Nines but has been named for the game against Wigan and will be fit for round one. Back row recruit Herman Ese’ese has impressed Wayne Bennet immensely and is set to play plenty of NRL in 2016.
Casualty ward: Lachlan Maranta (fractured wrist, round five), Jack Reed (shoulder, round five), Carlin Anderson (stomach, indefinite), Corey Oates (back, WCS), Ben Hunt (suspension, round one).
BULLDOGS
Predicted team: Will Hopoate, Curtis Rona, Josh Morris, Chase Stanley, Sam Perrett, Josh Reynolds, Moses Mbye, James Graham, Michael Lichaa, Aiden Tolman, Josh Jackson, Tony Williams, Greg Eastwood. Interchange: Sam Kasiano, David Klemmer, Tim Browne, Shaun Lane.
Brett Morris, grounded for round one, will be replaced by Will Hopoate. Picture: Mark Evans
Brett Morris, grounded for round one, will be replaced by Will Hopoate. Picture: Mark EvansSource:News Corp Australia
Brett Morris (knee, round five) is set to miss the start of the year, with recruit Will Hopoate to play fullback and Chase Stanley to come into a backline that is also missing Tim Lafai (Dragons). SuperCoach cheapie Tyrone Phillips is next in line. Moses Mbye is a straight swap for Trent Hodkinson (Knights) at halfback. The exit of Frank Pritchard (Hull FC) sees Tony Williams slot into the starting back row after the former Origin star missed much of last season with a pectoral injury. Tim Browne (ankle) picked up an injury in the Nines, but is set to be fit for the late trials. Michael Lichaa (foot), David Klemmer (shoulder) and Lloyd Perrett (ankle) went for off-season surgery, but are all set to trial and are not in doubt for round one.
Casualty ward: Brett Morris (knee, round five), Michael Lichaa (foot, late trials), David Klemmer (shoulder, late trials), Lloyd Perrett (ankle, late trials), Tim Browne (ankle, late trials).
COWBOYS
Predicted team: Lachlan Coote, Kyle Feldt, Justin O’Neill, Kane Linnett, Antonio Winterstein, Michael Morgan, Johnathan Thurston, Matt Scott, Jake Granville, James Tamou, Gavin Cooper, Ethan Lowe, Jason Taumalolo. Interchange: Ben Hannant, Rory Kostjasyn, Scott Bolton, John Asiata.
Prop Matt Scott has made a quicker-than-expected recovery. Picture: Wesley Monts
Prop Matt Scott has made a quicker-than-expected recovery. Picture: Wesley MontsSource:News Corp Australia
Paul Green’s side have been very quiet in the player market and are set to field the same team that won the 2015 grand final. Young guns Gideon Gela-Mosby and Kalyn Ponga will push for outside back spots throughout the season. Matt Scott (neck) has recovered from surgery and has already played a trial.
Casualty ward: Tautau Moga (ACL, indefinite), Javid Bowen (shoulder/groin, late trials).
DRAGONS
Predicted team: Kurt Mann, Peter Mata’utia/Euan Aitken, Tim Lafai, Josh Dugan, Jason Nightingale, Gareth Widdop, Benji Marshall, Lesson Ah Mau, Mitch Rein, Russell Packer, Will Matthews, Joel Thompson, Mike Cooper. Interchange: Ben Creagh, Jack De Belin, Dunamis Lui, Josh McCrone.
Mike Cooper has the inside running in the fight to replace Trent Merrin. Picture: Gregg Porteous
Mike Cooper has the inside running in the fight to replace Trent Merrin. Picture: Gregg PorteousSource:News Corp Australia
Josh Dugan will make the switch to right centre in 2016, with former Melbourne Storm player Kurt Mann to play fullback. Recruit Tim Lafai (Bulldogs) slots in at left centre. As per the Charity Shield team, controversial forward Russell Packer is set to return to the NRL as a starting prop. Mike Cooper and Jack De Belin are fighting for the lock spot vacated by Trent Merrin (Panthers), while Will Matthews takes the back row spot of Tyson Frizell (back, round three). A bench hooker spot is up for grabs following the exit of Heath L’Estrange (retired). We’ve handed the role to recruit Josh McCrone (Raiders) on experience, but he faces stiff competition from fellow fresh face Siliva Havili (Warriors).
Casualty ward: Tyson Frizell (back, round three), Dylan Farrell (back, indefinite), Mose Masoe (ACL, season), Yaw Kiti Glymin (hamstring, indefinite).
EELS
Predicted team: Michael Gordon, Semi Radradra, Michael Jennings, Brad Takairangi, Clinton Gutherson, Corey Norman, Kieran Foran, Tim Mannah, Nathan Peats, Junior Paulo, Beau Scott, Manu Ma’u, Anthony Watmough. Interchange: Danny Wicks, David Gower, Tepai Moeroa, Isaac De Gois.
Prize recruit Kieran Foran is ready to take the reins as Eels halfback. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Prize recruit Kieran Foran is ready to take the reins as Eels halfback. Picture: Phil HillyardSource:News Corp Australia
The Eels will trot out a barely-recognisable backline. Star recruit Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles) will play halfback, while Michael Jennings (Roosters) will slot in at centre. Former Cronulla veteran Michael Gordon has been earmarked for the fullback role, with Reece Robinson (rugby union) having left. Recruit Clinton Gutherson (Sea Eagles) scores a wing spot, although Vai Toutai is placing pressure on the former Manly star following a strong Nines. Test forward Beau Scott (Knights) is a key addition to the pack. The off-season surgery brigade of Danny Wicks (shoulder), Nathan Peats (neck) and Anthony Watmough (knee/shoulder) weren’t named for the weekend trial, but are expected to play in the final warm-up game and are set for round one.
Casualty ward: Danny Wicks (shoulder, late trials), Nathan Peats (neck, late trials), Anthony Watmough (knee/shoulder, late trials), John Folau (hamstring, indefinite).
KNIGHTS
Predicted team: Jaelene Feeney, Jake Mamo, Chanel Mata’utia, Dane Gagai, Akuila Uate, Jarrod Mullen, Trent Hodkinson, Kade Snowden, Tyler Randell, Korbin Sims, Robbie Rochow, Jack Stockwell, Jeremy Smith. Interchange: Danny Levi, Pauli Pauli, Sam Mataora, Lachlan Fitzgibbon/Mickey Paea.
Robbie Rochow will take the edge previously patrolled by Beau Scott. Picture: Gregg Porteous
Robbie Rochow will take the edge previously patrolled by Beau Scott. Picture: Gregg PorteousSource:News Corp Australia
Jaelene Feeney and Jake Mamo are battling for the fullback spot, with Feeney the frontrunner and Mamo set to play on a wing. Sione Mata’utia (suspension, round two) will miss the opening round and is set to be replaced by brother Chanel at centre. Robbie Rochow is likely to run the edge vacated by Test hardman Beau Scott (Eels), while Jack Stockwell and Pauli Pauli are in the running for the other edge slot vacated by Tariq Sims (suspension, round six). Trent Hodkinson (Bulldogs) is the new halves partner for Jarrod Mullen. Tyler Randell is promoted to the starting hooker spot in place of Adam Clydsdale (Raiders), with Holden Cup Team of the Year member Danny Levi set to score a bench spot. Joseph Tapine won’t play NRL after signing with the Raiders for next year. He may be released.
Casualty ward: Sione Mata’utia (suspension, round two), Tariq Sims (suspension, round six), James McManus (concussion, season), Trent Hodkinson (wrist, late trials).
PANTHERS
Predicted team: Matt Moylan, Josh Mansour, Dean Whare, Peta Hiku, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, Jamie Soward, Peter Wallace, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, James Segeyaro, Sam McKendry, Bryce Cartwright, Elijah Taylor, Trent Merrin. Interchange: Tyrone Peachey, Jeremy Latimore, Isaah Yeo, Suaia Matagi.
Former Sea Eagle Peta Hiku has been pencilled in at centre. Picture: Matthew Sullivan
Former Sea Eagle Peta Hiku has been pencilled in at centre. Picture: Matthew SullivanSource:News Corp Australia
Star recruit Peta Hiku slots in at centre. He can also play fullback, although a decision on who plays there depends on Matt Moylan, who will be given 20 minutes in the No. 6 this weekend. Recruit Trent Merrin starts at lock in a forward pack missing Lewis Brown (Sea Eagles), Sika Manu (Hull FC), Adam Docker, Nigel Plum and Brent Kite (all retired). The backline has lost Jamal Idris (released) and David Simmons (retired), but is bolstered by the returns of Moylan (ankle) and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (collapsed lung) from serious injuries.
Casualty ward: George Jennings (broken leg, this weekend), Peter Wallace (ACL, late trails), Viliame Kikau (ankle, indefinite), Sione Katao (knee, round three).
RABBITOHS
Predicted team: Greg Inglis, Alex Johnston, Bryson Goodwin, Kirisome Auva’a, Aaron Gray, Cody Walker, Adam Reynolds, George Burgess, Damien Cook, Dave Tyrrell, Kyle Turner, John Sutton, Sam Burgess. Interchange: Cameron McInnes, Tom Burgess, Chris Grevsmuhl, Paul Carter.
Cody Walker gets his chance to cement a spot in place of suspended Luke Keary. Picture: Gregg Porteous
Cody Walker gets his chance to cement a spot in place of suspended Luke Keary. Picture: Gregg PorteousSource:News Corp Australia
Marquee signing Sam Burgess (English rugby) is a huge inclusion at lock. Conversely, Issac Luke (Warriors) is a massive loss. Recruit Damien Cook (Bulldogs) is set to start in the No. 9, with Cameron McInnes coming off the bench — although Paul Carter can also play hooker. Luke Keary (suspension) will miss the opening round, with Cody Walker favourite to come into the side. George Burgess (hip) and David Tyrrell (knee) are aiming to return next week following off-season surgery. Alex Johnston (shoulder) and Chris Grevsmuhl (knee) are also set to be right for round one following injuries at the Nines.
Casualty ward: Luke Keary (suspension, round two), George Burgess (hip, late trials), Alex Johnston (shoulder, round one), Chris Grevsmuhl (knee, late trials), David Tyrrell (knee, late trials).
RAIDERS
Predicted team: Jack Wighton, Edrick Lee, Jarrod Croker, Joseph Leilua, Sisa Waqa, Blake Austin, Aidan Sezer, Paul Vaughan, Josh Hodgson, Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Sia Soliola, Josh Papalii, Shaun Fensom. Interchange: Kurt Baptiste, Elliot Whitehead, Jeff Lima, Shannon Boyd.
Aidan Sezer will link up with Blake Austin in the new-look Raiders halves.
Aidan Sezer will link up with Blake Austin in the new-look Raiders halves.Source:News Corp Australia
Recruit Aidan Sezer (Titans) and 2015 revelation Blake Austin form a new-look halves combination. Both will be right for round one following off-season surgery. The exits of David Shillington (Titans) and Dane Tilse (Hull KR) leave a gap at prop. Paul Vaughan is expected to score a permanent starting role up front, while recruit Jeff Lima (Catalans Dragons) gains a bench spot. England sensation Elliot Whitehead (Catalan Dragons), who played brilliantly in the recent Test series against New Zealand, scores a spot on the bench. Kurt Baptiste wins the bench hooker role over recruit Adam Clydsdale (Knights). Ricky Stuart is on the record saying his best uncapped forward, Tevita Pangai Jr, won’t play NRL this year after signing for Brisbane for next season.
Casualty ward: Aidan Sezer (shoulder, round one), Blake Austin (shoulder, round one), Shaun Fensom (broken arm, round one).
ROOSTERS
Predicted team: Blake Ferguson, Daniel Tupou, Dale Copley, Shaun Kenny-Dowall, Joe Burgess, Jayden Nikorima, Jackson Hastings, Sam Moa, Jake Friend (c), Dylan Napa, Mitchell Aubusson, Aidan Guerra, Isaac Liu. Interchange: Kane Evans, Sio Siua Taukeiaho, Mitchell Frei, Ian Henderson.
The loss of Boyd Cordner to a pec injury is a body blow for the Roosters. Picture: Gregg Porteous
The loss of Boyd Cordner to a pec injury is a body blow for the Roosters. Picture: Gregg PorteousSource:News Corp Australia

The Roosters will start the year without their best six players from last year — Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Warriors), James Maloney (Sharks), Michael Jennings (Eels), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (ACL, indefinite), Mitchell Pearce (disciplinary, indefinite) and Boyd Cordner (pectoral, round eight). Blake Ferguson replaces Tuivasa-Sheck at fullback, with English recruit Joe Burgess favourite to come onto a wing. Dale Copley has been recruited from the Broncos to replace Jennings at centre. Jackson Hastings and Jayden Nikorima are set to form an all-rookie partnership in the halves in place of Pearce and Maloney. Waerea-Hargreaves is replaced in the starting side by Sam Moa, with reigning Queensland Cup Team of the Year member Mitchell Frei one of a host of forwards in the running for a bench spot. Mitchell Aubusson is set for the edge back row spot of Cordner, while Ian Henderson is the back-up hooker.
Casualty ward: Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (ACL, indefinite), Mitchell Pearce (disciplinary, indefinite), Boyd Cordner (pectoral, round eight), Omar Slaimankhel (hand, TBA).
SEA EAGLES
Predicted team: Brett Stewart, Jorge Taufua, Jamie Lyon, Steve Matai, Tom Trbojevic, Dylan Walker, Daly Cherry-Evans, Nate Myles, Matt Parcell, Jake Trbojevic, Tom Symonds, Lewis Brown, Martin Taupau. Interchange: Feleti Mateo, Brenton Lawrence, Darcy Lussick, Apisai Koroisau.
Jayden Hodges’ injury in Auckland appears to have handed Matt Parcell a start. Picture Mark Evans
Jayden Hodges’ injury in Auckland appears to have handed Matt Parcell a start. Picture Mark EvansSource:News Corp Australia
Recruit Matt Parcell (Broncos) is set to start at hooker, with Apisai Koroisau (shoulder, round one) to play from the bench as he eases back from injury and Jayden Hodges (ACL) out for the season. The back row spot of Jamie Buhrer (broken jaw, round four) is set to be taken by Tom Symonds. Dylan Walker (Rabbitohs) has been recruited to play five-eighth alongside Daly Cherry-Evans. Peta Hiku (Panthers) has been let go to accommodate emerging superstar Tom Trbojevic in the backline. Recruits Nate Myles, Lewis Brown, Martin Taupau and Darcy Lussick all earn spots in a new-look pack.
Casualty ward: Apisai Koroisau (shoulder, round one), Jayden Hodges (ACL, season), Jake Trbojevic (concussion, late trials), Nathan Green (concussion, this weekend), Jamie Buhrer (broken jaw, round four).
SHARKS
Predicted team: Jack Bird, Sosaia Feki, Gerard Beale, Ricky Leutele, Valentine Holmes, James Maloney, Chad Townsend, Andrew Fifita, Michael Ennis, Sam Tagataese, Luke Lewis, Wade Graham, Paul Gallen. Interchange: Ben Barba, Chris Heighington, Jayson Bukuya, Jesse Sene-Lefao.
James Maloney will combine with Chad Townsend in an all-recruit halves combo. Picture: Brett Costello
James Maloney will combine with Chad Townsend in an all-recruit halves combo. Picture: Brett CostelloSource:News Corp Australia
High-profile recruit James Maloney (Roosters) and local junior Chad Townsend (Warriors) form a fresh halves combination. Reigning NRL Rookie of the Year Jack Bird has been training at fullback in the pre-season, where he is set to replace Michael Gordon (Eels), although Valentine Holmes and Ben Barba are breathing down Bird’s neck. The exit of Anthony Tupou (Wakefield) leaves a bench spot open for recruit Jesse Sene-Lefao (Sea Eagles). Paul Gallen (calf) pulled out of the All Stars, but is on track for round one. Utility Fa’amanu Brown (ACL) returns in this weekend’s trial following a long- lay-off.
Casualty ward: Paul Gallen (calf, round one), Jacob Gagan (achilles, round one), Fa’amanu Brown (ACL, this weekend), Valentine Holmes (disciplinary, this weekend), Tracey Connor (ACL, season).
STORM
Predicted team: Billy Slater, Marika Koroibete, Will Chambers, Cameron Munster, Cheyse Blair, Blake Green, Cooper Cronk, Jesse Bromwich, Cameron Smith, Jordan McLean, Kevin Proctor, Tohu Harris, Dale Finucane. Interchange: Tim Glasby, Kenny Bromwich, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Matt White/Felise Kaufusi.
Cameron Munster looks likely to lose his fight to be fit for the opener. Picture: Colleen Petch
Cameron Munster looks likely to lose his fight to be fit for the opener. Picture: Colleen PetchSource:News Corp Australia
The Storm may be forced to blood two new faces in the backline following the injury to Cameron Munster (medial ligament), who went down at the Nines and is racing the clock for round one. Even before Munster’s injury, the Storm were set to blood a recruit on the wing following the exits of Matt Duffie (rugby union), Mahe Fonua (Hull FC) and Hymel Hunt (Rabbitohs). But if Munster doesn’t make round one, Craig Bellamy will need to pick two of Cheyse Blair, Jeremy Hawkins, Richie Kennar, Young Tonumaipea and emerging superstar Curtis Scott (who is only 18, but was simply awesome at the Nines). Dale Finucane will take the lock spot full time following the exit of club stalwart Ryan Hinchcliffe (Huddersfield). Billy Slater (shoulder) is back from serious injury.
Casualty ward: Cameron Munster (medial ligament, round one).
TIGERS
Predicted team: James Tedesco, David Nofoaluma, Kevin Naiqama, Tim Simona, Justin Hunt, Mitch Moses, Jordan Rankin/Jack Littlejohn, Aaron Woods, Robbie Farah, Tim Grant, Curtis Sironen, Chris Lawrence, Sauaso Sue. Interchange: Manaia Cherrington, Ava Seumanufagai, Kyle Lovett, Jack Buchanan.
There’s a two-way battle to replace suspended half Luke Brooks at Wests Tigers. Picture: Peter Lorimer
There’s a two-way battle to replace suspended half Luke Brooks at Wests Tigers. Picture: Peter LorimerSource:News Corp Australia
With Luke Brooks (suspended, round two) out of round one, Jordan Rankin and Jack Littlejohn get chances to push for a halves spot in this weekend’s trial. Recruit Tim Grant (Rabbitohs) scores a starting prop spot in the absence of Keith Galloway (Leeds Rhinos). Pat Richards (Catalan Dragons) is replaced on the wing by Justin Hunt (Dragons), although young gun Josh Addo-Carr is pushing hard. Along with Brooks, Dene Halatau (suspension, round two), Joel Edwards (hamstring, round three) and Matt Ballin (ACL, round six) will all miss the start of the year.
Casualty ward: Luke Brooks (suspension, round two), Dene Halatau (suspension, round two), Joel Edwards (hamstring, round three), Matt Ballin (ACL, round six), Bailey Sironen (ankle, round one).
TITANS
Predicted team: Josh Hoffman, Anthony Don, Will Zillman, Nene Macdonald, David Mead, Ashley Taylor, Tyrone Roberts, Agnatius Paasi, Nathan Friend, David Shillington, Chris McQueen, Ryan James, Greg Bird. Interchange: Luke Douglas, Eddy Pettybourne, Zeb Taia, Daniel Mortimer.
Ashley Taylor (ball) steps into half Kane Elgey’s boots at the Titans. Picture: Scott Fletcher
Ashley Taylor (ball) steps into half Kane Elgey’s boots at the Titans. Picture: Scott FletcherSource:News Corp Australia
Recruits Ashley Taylor (Broncos) and Tyrone Roberts (Knights) are set to form a new-look halves pairing following the injury to Kane Elgey (ACL, season) and exit of Aidan Sezer (Raiders). Agnatius Paasi has scored a starting prop spot for the weekend trial following a brilliant Nines. Recruits David Shillington (Raiders), Nathan Friend (Warriors), Chris McQueen (Titans) and Zeb Taia (Catalan Dragons) score spots in the pack following the exits of Nate Myles (Sea Eagles), Beau Falloon (Leeds), Dave Taylor (Catalan Dragons), Matt White (Storm) and Ben Ridge (retired). Ryan James (ankle) will miss the weekend trial but is set to play round one.
Casualty ward: Kane Elgey (ACL, season), Karl Lawton (adductor, round one), Oshae Tuiasau (MCL, round one), Ryan James (ankle, late trials), Will Zillman (calf, this weekend).
WARRIORS
Predicted team: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Tuimoala Lolohea, Solomone Kata, Konrad Hurrell, Manu Vatuvei, Jeff Robson, Shaun Johnson, Jacob Lillyman, Issac Luke, Ben Matulino, Ryan Hoffman, Bodene Thompson, Simon Mannering (c). Interchange: Ligi Sao, Ben Henry, Sam Lisone, Albert Vete.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is on track despite copping a knock at the Auckland Nines. Picture: Getty Images
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck is on track despite copping a knock at the Auckland Nines. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images
The Warriors have two huge signings in Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Roosters) and Issac Luke (Rabbitohs). Tuivasa-Sheck (calf), Shaun Johnson (cork) and Solomone Kata (ankle) all picked up minor injuries at the Nines, while Manu Vatuvei (shoulder) didn’t make the tournament. All will be fit for round one, if not earlier. Recruit Jeff Robson (Sharks) is set to partner Johnson in the halves following the exit of Chad Townsend (Sharks). Ben Henry (ACL) returns in this weekend’s trial and can push for a round one bench spot.
Casualty ward: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (calf, round one), Thomas Leuluai (ACL, indefinite), Manu Vatuvei (shoulder, round one), Solomone Kata (ankle, round one), Shaun Johnson (cork, late trials), Henare Wells (hamstring, indefinite), Ben Henry (ACL, this weekend).

GreenMachine wrote:I'm shifting players around everywhere to make Michael Morgan my second half. Have the feeling I will loss that PoD after world club challenge though

Doubtful, I had him all last year and he is amazing. The problem is he is relies heavily on attacking stats and that creates inconsistent scores. If he was still available at WFB he might be a look but I think there is better value and potential there.

Random wrote:Shame you picked him before he had made the transition.

All jokes aside Gus did mention when questioned on Twitter over a month ago that Moylan would see time in the halves this year. Was confirmed by other people who had been to Panthers training also.

Damn.. Im really considering Grant for some reason..

Don't have access to milchys spreadsheet at the moment - can someone tell me how many minutes Finucane averaged last year?

Averaged 52 minutes throughout the season. Average of 41 points. He averaged 51 points when playing 60+ minutes.

Ta. Could be value.