NRL Fantasy 2022 Part 1 - fire up the spreadsheets

FalconSloth wrote:Just wondering is there going to be a ladder predictor and Autofill comp this year?

White Lightning wrote:imo the fixture based selection theory doesn't work in league & it doesn't work out e.g. J. Pereira lw outside farnworth & cobbo rw outside staggs...i would say the right edge will see more attacking ball than the left edge as staggs is the go to on atttack & he likes setting up his wingers.

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:I mentioned this before but I am not sure how to go about it. The women's comp starts a bit earlier than the regular season and is only 5 rounds. Does anyone know if they keep the same stats for the NRLW. I would be keen to investigate how to do a mini-fantasy for the NRLW season

mattnz wrote:

I'd be in

mattnz wrote:I think that a nice trap that many will miss, is Starling if he is named on the bench in round 1. Was getting 50+ minutes at the end of last season. Even if on the bench it is likely to be his role this season (similar to Grant last year).

In games off the bench with 50+ minutes, he averaged 44 last season, which makes him 10 points under-priced. Every chance that he gets the starting role at some point as well, which would increase his average to 54.

Currently owned by 4% and unlikely to increase if named on the bench (may even decrease). Likely to be a big regret for many this season.

Lemmy KGB wrote:

I'm/was pretty bullish on him also. Might have talked myself out of him on a few points. #1 he's a thug (Stick wont like that) #2 I don't think Hodgson will play 80 with that pack or may not be moved to lock at all #3 Clark and Randall starting.

Seems too risky, but I still wanna go for it.

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:

There are stats on the main NRL page but not in a disaggregated form. I wonder if they would update them iive and where we could get the raw data

mattnz wrote:

I will have Randall as well. Clarke seems to have limited upside. Similar price point, but averages only 38 when starting hooker.

mattnz wrote:

Worst case, each player has fantasy stats available like this https://www.roosters.com.au/teams/womens-premiership/sydney-roosters-women/brydie-parker/

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:

Not enough detail for a fantasy competition though

Oz Sport Mad wrote:The fixture theory is definitely valid for outside backs etc. who are reliant on attacking stats e.g. not blokes like To'o.

The only problem with the theory at the start of the season (or at least pre-trials), is trying to work out what a favourable fixture is.

For example, it seems the Broncos are noted above which is probably based on last season, as opposed to this season where they are likely a Top 4 team...