NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 84 - I got 99 problems, and a lack of trades is one of them

Mr Snrub wrote:

lol that's a funny scenario to imagine.  

"Can I play Dad? Please please pretty please?"

I doubt he plays this week but reckon he's back in next week.

Tolo in 50% of teams in the top 5000. Some teams will certainly be running home on fumes.

wolfking wrote:

I've been playing for a few years now and I've always managed to avoid a lot of injuries.  The last few weeks is probably the worse I have ever had it and there are others that are even worse of.  Saying that, I have/had all those players you mentioned too, plus SJ, Laurie, Moses (who I should have held over Fog), AFB (luckily I held and he returned in a week), so I think I'm overdue for a season ending injury to my fantasy team to be truthful.

I've been somewhat similar, had a charmed run through 2019, then was okay for the first half of 2020 before getting absolutely destroyed by injuries in the back half of the year. This year I started out very well and have been relatively lucky, though this period from the 2nd bye to now has been quite nasty.

Since round 17 (at which point I had 7 trades left), I've had to use 4 trades on trading guys that were long-term injured (Suaalii, Tohu, SJ, Bunt), and even then, I think I've gotten off pretty lightly compared to some other teams. I have 19 green dots this week and 1 trade in my pocket

Man could this season have any more twists!

I had a banging R17 team and a clear plan for the run to the finish. Then boom! You get a long term injury and you and you and you too for good measure. Oh and you, your going from a 80 minute legend to a 30 min scrub off the bench...

I really must have pissed someone off in a previous life....

I had the decision a few weeks back between Taumalolo and Murray. I chose the wrong option

Anthony Don has announced his retirement. I am writing this with a tear in my eye and a hole in my heart. Never was there nor will there ever be a Gold Coast Titan quite like him. He gave everything for the club and even opted to be the lowest paid NRL player so the club could put the rest of the money to better use. He will be gone but never forgotten. His nack for finishing was unique and his running style was deceivingly graceful and effective. But it wasn't just his commitment to the club that made him the man that he was. It was his commitment to the community and his charity work which set him apart from other players.

Anthony Don, thank you

Is Don Is Good

Up the Fucking Ghosties

wolfking wrote:

Lol, Payten really doesn't like him hey, no doubt he keeps doing this.

Shocking couple of weeks this.  That Cleary punt last week looking silly AF.

At least I know now I'll have Angus for round 25.

At least you didn't use your last trade on Cleary and then captain him.

I know I could just wait a few hours, but what are the chances on Sexton being a viable option. I can go Mahoney + Crichton -> Cleary + $452k player.

I technically could trade out CHN/Watson as they are underperforming but Watson is getting the minutes, and well CHN is.. a green dot. Surely CHNs 20 points (If I ever need it) is more valuable than the point difference between Crichton vs Verrills, Burton, Sexton, or Gamble (Whoever is 17th man.)

Pain wrote:

At least you didn't use your last trade on Cleary and then captain him.

That's true, it was my second last.

We really need him to suit up this week mate somehow.

You buggered this week?

RandomSil wrote:I know I could just wait a few hours, but what are the chances on Sexton being a viable option. I can go Mahoney + Crichton -> Cleary + $452k player.

I technically could trade out CHN/Watson as they are underperforming but Watson is getting the minutes, and well CHN is.. a green dot. Surely CHNs 20 points (If I ever need it) is more valuable than the point difference between Crichton vs Verrills, Burton, Sexton, or Gamble (Whoever is 17th man.)

Coach said he's sticking with the same halves combo this week.

wolfking wrote:

That's true, it was my second last.

We really need him to suit up this week mate somehow.

You buggered this week?

No I should have 17 either way. Will need to play Hynes and CHN though.

wolfking wrote:

RandomSil wrote:I know I could just wait a few hours, but what are the chances on Sexton being a viable option. I can go Mahoney + Crichton -> Cleary + $452k player.

I technically could trade out CHN/Watson as they are underperforming but Watson is getting the minutes, and well CHN is.. a green dot. Surely CHNs 20 points (If I ever need it) is more valuable than the point difference between Crichton vs Verrills, Burton, Sexton, or Gamble (Whoever is 17th man.)

Coach said he's sticking with the same halves combo this week.

In that case, bring in Blore I guess. Keep CHN/Watson to potentially trade for Cleary. I can then bring in anyone worth less than $750k to play safe so I can get Cleary next week.

Leilua, Munster, Curran, Radley, Murray, Clifford, Pearce, Matterson as options

TheRookie101 wrote:I have a feeling that the Reed Mahoney injury was bad for Cleary, Ivan would’ve seen it and decided to give Cleary an extra few weeks off to try and make it as strong as possible before playing him

I agree, I think we either see him round 24 or round 25 to warm up before finals.

Also, am I the only one who think Gambles has been really good for the broncos?

Pain wrote:

No I should have 17 either way.  Will need to play Hynes and CHN though.

Will probably need Hynes too. Hopefully Hughes can get a rest.

lukeayee wrote:

I agree, I think we either see him round 24 or round 25 to warm up before finals.

Also, am I the only one who think Gambles has been really good for the broncos?

I wonder if he only got on Kev's radar originally due to round 4 of the intrust super cup? Kev goes along to watch the recently demoted Milford play for Souths against Norths. Gamble wearing the opposite number 6. Gamble was in Milf's face the whole game and put on a high energy effort. Milf was poor and displayed zero first grade class.

In our language, Gamble scored 61 fantasy points against Milf's 38.

I think Cleary is playing. 

Why would you do full contact on a Monday, come out fine, and then sit out the game on a Friday? Makes no sense.

FalconSloth wrote:Anthony Don has announced his retirement. I am writing this with a tear in my eye and a hole in my heart. Never was there nor will there ever be a Gold Coast Titan quite like him. He gave everything for the club and even opted to be the lowest paid NRL player so the club could put the rest of the money to better use. He will be gone but never forgotten. His nack for finishing was unique and his running style was deceivingly graceful and effective. But it wasn't just his commitment to the club that made him the man that he was. It was his commitment to the community and his charity work which set him apart from other players.

Anthony Don, thank you

Is Don Is Good

Up the Fucking Ghosties

I'm from Grafton and despite supporting the Rebels I was always proud that the Don made it in the NRL. Everytime Vossy brings up the Grafton Ghosts I feel a little chuffed to be from there.

robelgordo wrote:I think Cleary is playing. 

Why would you do full contact on a Monday, come out fine, and then sit out the game on a Friday? Makes no sense.

I think Cleary is playing, purely because I don’t own him and have no means to bring him in. It’s fantasy logic

robelgordo wrote:I think Cleary is playing. 

Why would you do full contact on a Monday, come out fine, and then sit out the game on a Friday? Makes no sense.

Because they literally don't even need to play him lol. Especially not against the Dragons...

From NRL Reddit - Panthers team list. They also posted early last week and were spot on.

Starting

1. Dylan EDWARDS

2. Charlie STAINES

3. Stephen CRICHTON

4. Paul MOMIROVSKI

5. Brent NADEN

6. Matt BURTON

7. Jarome LUAI

8. Moses LEOTA

9. Apisai KOROISAU

10. Matt EISENHUTH

11. Viliame KIKAU

12. Liam MARTIN

13. Isaah YEO (c)

Bench

14. Mitch KENNY

15. Scott SORENSEN

16. J'maine HOPGOOD

17. Izack TAGO

Reserves

18. Tevita PANGAI JUNIOR

19. Jaeman SALMON

20. Taylan MAY

21. Nathan CLEARY