NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 57 - Lead with your chin

Chewie wrote:Just looking at the draw in relation to SOO, you would think Turbo to be rested for rd14 and rd18. So he only plays rd12, rd15 & rd16.
Cleary might be rested for rd14
DFifita may get a rest in rd18 as well

You really think they will rest Turbo?

Chewie wrote:Just looking at the draw in relation to SOO, you would think Turbo to be rested for rd14 and rd18. So he only plays rd12, rd15 & rd16.
Cleary might be rested for rd14
DFifita may get a rest in rd18 as well

I brought that up about Turbo a couple of weeks ago and got shut down. I think he gets a rest those two rounds also.

Mulvy wrote:

16 if I double trade this week, would rather hold Angus though and work out the best trade in for next week without having to guess. In fact even if suspended I might just play Laurie and trade Angus next week when I have all the info.

Solid. You have banked one more than me. I would like to hold Angus too.

Mulvy wrote:

You really think they will rest Turbo?

They were giving him reduced minutes to ease him back in. Surely they are not going to play him on the Friday after SOO on both occasions.

Fortitude wrote:

ill likely have 15. But, im pretty stoked with my team now and dont need to take many risks as im already in top 260. Just need to maintain momentum, post bye

Looks like you are in with a shot this season. Especially if you can field 15 in rd13.

wolfking wrote:

Solid.  You have banked one more than me.  I would like to hold Angus too.

I dont see any reason to offload Angus. This is why we should have depth.

wolfking wrote:

I brought that up about Turbo a couple of weeks ago and got shut down.  I think he gets a rest those two rounds also.

They are absolutely mad if they don't.

Regardless of both games being on a Friday post Origin; now that they are in the top 8 and given they will likely pump Newie this week, they can afford to drop Rd 14 and probably 18....they can't afford for Turbo to do a hammy.

Cleary the same but he seems a bit more durable.

Chewie wrote:
Looks like you are in with a shot this season. Especially if you can field 15 in rd13.

Unfortunately, i mean 15 trades. Likely to have 11-12 players for rd 13. But, they are all quality with Watson/bird/Smith the three worst

filthridden wrote:Having a howler of a year but excuses are that I'm putting nowhere near the time in and my brain is still a bit fucked at the moment.

Rank: 12,163

Trades remaining: 17
Cash: $26k

McCullough
Haas, Papali'i, Watson
Matterson, TPJ
Cleary, Walker
Bird, Suaalii
Papenhuyzen, Walsh, Laurie

Teddy, Turbo, Brailey, Schuster

Leniu, Simpkin, Gamble, Peachey

No cash, no trades and no ideas

Quick glance: Pappy to your choice of gun in any position. Optional second trade Walker to Hynes or Fog

I have considered doing an Alvaro to Tohu trade. Not sure I’ll do it though.

Worry is if Angus fails tonight and Alvaro is dropped to 18th man again I’m down to 2 mids.

Fortitude wrote:

Unfortunately, i mean 15 trades. Likely to have 11-12 players for rd 13. But, they are all quality with Watson/bird/Smith the three worst

Oh oops i thought you meant players.
12 players should still keep you in a good position

Chewie wrote:
They were giving him reduced minutes to ease him back in. Surely they are not going to play him on the Friday after SOO on both occasions.

Agree. They have motivation and confidence now. They can compete without him, unlike the first few rounds.

wolfking wrote:

I brought that up about Turbo a couple of weeks ago and got shut down.  I think he gets a rest those two rounds also.

Chewie wrote:
They were giving him reduced minutes to ease him back in. Surely they are not going to play him on the Friday after SOO on both occasions.

Oz Sport Mad wrote:

They are absolutely mad if they don't.

Regardless of both games being on a Friday post Origin; now that they are in the top 8 and given they will likely pump Newie this week, they can afford to drop Rd 14 and probably 18....they can't afford for Turbo to do a hammy.

Cleary the same but he seems a bit more durable.

Good points, I didn't even realise how far up the ladder Manly are now. Hmmm.

Rabbits21 wrote:I have considered doing an Alvaro to Tohu trade. Not sure I’ll do it though.

Worry is if Angus fails tonight and Alvaro is dropped to 18th man again I’m down to 2 mids.

I wouldn't put any energy whatsoever about worrying about that when you'll know the answer to both those questions this evening. You can make a plan then.

Anyone looking at Matt Doorey?

was knocked out against the sharks then had low minutes. Was on the field most of last week and put up 48.

got no cover at Edge or Mid (can flick Tohu into the Mid if i have Edge cover) and Cini + Fusito stuck not doing anything.

only have 256k to spend so not many options.

Any major issues with my team? Just figure it might help to get a second set of eyes on it. Plan is to trade Walker/Alvaro to Hynes/CHN leaving me 17 trades and 16k in the bank, then Welch to Mahoney and Simpkin to another cheapie next week (can't afford Simpkin to CHN or I would do that instead)

Brailey
Haas, Watson, TPJ
Schuster, CHN
Cleary, Moses
Bird, Harper
Teddy, Turbo, Hynes

Crichton, Welch, Starling, Doueihi

Laurie, Momo, Simpkin, Verrills

I have Burton on the shortlist this week but I also have Peach, Kelly and Bird. Seems silly but thinking he sees a fair few games in the halves over origin. Plays the Dogs this week too. Will probably miss Hynes so need some different kind of handcuff player that can go big. This is all based on Crichton getting off though.

Bethany_B wrote:Any major issues with my team? Just figure it might help to get a second set of eyes on it. Plan is to trade Walker/Alvaro to Hynes/CHN leaving me 17 trades and 16k in the bank, then Welch to Mahoney and Simpkin to another cheapie next week (can't afford Simpkin to CHN or I would do that instead)

Brailey
Haas, Watson, TPJ
Schuster, CHN
Cleary, Moses
Bird, Harper
Teddy, Turbo, Hynes

Crichton, Welch, Starling, Doueihi

Laurie, Momo, Simpkin, Verrills

I still like CHN but gone slightly cold on him. I think I'd rather a round 13 player. Could still be a pickup fround 14 if he continues starting and scores well this week.

Mulvy wrote:





Good points, I didn't even realise how far up the ladder Manly are now. Hmmm.

I didn't either to be honest.

There are some good players running around at the moment but Turbo is easily the most influential player in the game.

wolfking wrote:I have Burton on the shortlist this week but I also have Peach, Kelly and Bird.  Seems silly but thinking he sees a fair few games in the halves over origin.  Plays the Dogs this week too.  Will probably miss Hynes so need some different kind of handcuff player that can go big.  This is all based on Crichton getting off though.

I’m probably going to get him this week and hope he scores a couple against the Bulldogs this week and then gets a 60-70 next week and possibly the week after before going back to center.

If he can somehow average 50 between now and Round 16 he can make some good cash and then flick him on