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2016 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 7
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Seriously, dafuq happened to that guys teeth?
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White Lightning wrote:
Apparently Moeroa put in a very good performance at lock in the trial v Panthers & ran hard & scored a try. The back row to start could very well be Ma'u, Scott, Moeroa.
Moeroa looked a great lower end mid-cow last year. Then he shat the bed in rd 1 with 3 points.
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Who you concerned will go to fullback mate? I don't see Fergo even having the option of going to centre.
Mitchell - can't see roosters throwing a rookie into fullback when already so young in halves. Second half season at best for him. Runs like a backrower even though a fullback in juniors.
Tupou - no lol
Copley - no he's ordinary centre, fullback doesn't bode well
SKD - would be surprised. might already be struggling to hold on to a wing spot when they're all firing
Burgess - no. No one goes from super league wing to NRL fullback
Not only is Ferguson the best option at fullback, I think he is the only option for now. I've seen him play well there for the Raiders
O_o We've watched a different Ferguson for the Raiders I think. My memory of him at FB was that he was good in attack but had many costly errors. I'd be putting SKD or Mitchell there out of that lot.
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Yeah this is how I'm thinking it will go down. A couple of weeks against some clever halves and he won't be there any longer. Should find out by Rd2 really, can't imagine Ricky doesn't instruct the boys to test him with kicks all night. Hodgson will be a good chance for a 40/20 or two as well.Mearcats wrote:Whether we think he is the best option or not is not the issue. How he copes as a fullback under pressure from premier halves will be the deciding factor.
If guys like "drop the ball" Hunt can exploit him at the back, imagine what guys like JT etc will be able to do to him.
I think he'll start at fullback but if he can't hold his own then I would be VERY surprised if Robbo doesn't play Mitchell.
Edit: I know the English sides looked like wet tissue but after watching the highlights last night, I definitely think I'm finding space for Mitchell regardless of Rd1 team lists.
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Just catching up on the days posts.
My 2 cents worth, by round 4, both Barba and Mitchell will be playing fullback.
As for Merrin, I don't think his score will change much whether he's playing lock or front row.
My 2 cents worth, by round 4, both Barba and Mitchell will be playing fullback.
As for Merrin, I don't think his score will change much whether he's playing lock or front row.
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I'm with ya Chucky (you sadistic doll faced child scaring mofo! 
) I can't see either Ferg or Bird being there for the long run.
I know there are some people out there talking about Bird's transition to fullback and his support play being decent (which it was) but his defensive reads were awkward at best, the couple that he got right I think was more "right place at the right time" rather than good planning, and he looked horrible under the highball. In fact he looked really shakey in any kick scenario. Ferg is exactly the same.
Both of these guys are out and out centres, not GI who can play centre in SOO but FB in club.
The scariest thing is, I'm sure most Rooster and Sharks supporters would prefer to see Barba/Holmes and Mitchell in FB as well. It HAS to be more beneficial for the teams in the long run.
) I can't see either Ferg or Bird being there for the long run.I know there are some people out there talking about Bird's transition to fullback and his support play being decent (which it was) but his defensive reads were awkward at best, the couple that he got right I think was more "right place at the right time" rather than good planning, and he looked horrible under the highball. In fact he looked really shakey in any kick scenario. Ferg is exactly the same.
Both of these guys are out and out centres, not GI who can play centre in SOO but FB in club.
The scariest thing is, I'm sure most Rooster and Sharks supporters would prefer to see Barba/Holmes and Mitchell in FB as well. It HAS to be more beneficial for the teams in the long run.
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Re: 2016 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 7
by Beast From The Big East Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:29 pm
Ah Mau or Cartwright
Ah Mau seems to be the more safer option but Cartwright has the greater likelihood of elevating his game to the next tier of players
Ah Mau seems to be the more safer option but Cartwright has the greater likelihood of elevating his game to the next tier of players
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Mearcats wrote:I'm with ya Chucky (you sadistic doll faced child scaring mofo!
I know there are some people out there talking about Bird's transition to fullback and his support play being decent (which it was) but his defensive reads were awkward at best, the couple that he got right I think was more "right place at the right time" rather than good planning, and he looked horrible under the highball. In fact he looked really shakey in any kick scenario. Ferg is exactly the same.
Both of these guys are out and out centres, not GI who can play centre in SOO but FB in club.
The scariest thing is, I'm sure most Rooster and Sharks supporters would prefer to see Barba/Holmes and Mitchell in FB as well. It HAS to be more beneficial for the teams in the long run.
I think Bird would make a cracking FB in time I just think he best position at this moment and the best for the sharkies is playing him CTR, matching him up 1 on 1 in the CTR he is going to murder people
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Beast From The Big East wrote:Ah Mau or Cartwright
Ah Mau seems to be the more safer option but Cartwright has the greater likelihood of elevating his game to the next tier of players
Both for me Beast, Ah Mau for the steady whilststill getting to the next level (45-50 pts)
Carty in the hope he nails 80 minutes consistently and goes into the 48-55 category
Both i think have a more than a decent chance to do so
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Mearcats wrote:I'm with ya Chucky (you sadistic doll faced child scaring mofo!
Jury is out on whether Chucky's current avatar is more disturbing then his previous one
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W. Graham & Taupau (currently on this)
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Parker & Ah Mau
Thanks.
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Parker & Ah Mau
Thanks.
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White Lightning wrote:W. Graham & Taupau (currently on this)
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Parker & Ah Mau
Thanks.
I think this boils more down to whether or not you want a POD and have a decent captain option. If you think the rest of your positions are likely to be common and want something to stand out then the top option might be a risk worth taking. If however you have already picked a few sneaky POD's elsewhere or don't have a reliable captain then the 'safer' 2nd choice is the way to go.
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White Lightning wrote:W. Graham & Taupau (currently on this)
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Parker & Ah Mau
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Personally think with LAM he has the most realistic chance of bettering his 2015 avg than the first pairing, based on his end of season minutes and points increase
Parker is Parker 60+ points each week
Graham may lose his KM points with Townsend and Maloney there and Taupau points increase based on playing with an elite half and minutes undecided.
Based on that I would go option 2
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Storm4Life wrote:
barba wont be starting, hes playing off the bench round 1 and with jack bird most probable person to be moved to fullback i dont see why barba would go into fullback when jb has already outshined barba in the halves, im guessing he will do the same in the fullback role.
Shane Flanagan is one of the few people who thinks Bird at fullback is a good idea.
Most Shark fans think Barba is the man.
But as long as Barba is on the bench he is fantasy no no. Poor scores and losing money
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Welshy wrote:
I think Bird would make a cracking FB in time I just think he best position at this moment and the best for the sharkies is playing him CTR, matching him up 1 on 1 in the CTR he is going to murder people
Agreed Welshy. But no one transitions from centre to FB in their second year in the game at his age regardless of size and potential. He is a CTR that played enough 5/8 as a junior to be able to cover there last year.
There is a lot that goes on during a game for a fullback, from directing defensive traffic to reading set plays to be ready to chime into the attacking line and then be cool headed enough to deal with enormous amounts of pressure from dominant halves who are racking up repeat sets on you and just looking to crumble you.
He "could" be the next GI, right frame size, strength, speed and clearly has a great football mind, I'm just concerned that if they ut him there this season (too early) and persist with him, it may shatter that confidence that he plays with that we all like to watch.
Put him in CTR. Blood him for another year or two while he destroys players and continues to build that confidence and communication and then let him lose.
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Also, whispers about the place that the Sharks may require "the little train who could" Gallen to retire at the end of this year if they want to retain Bird.
Only signed a one year contract extension and you would think that if he has another big year he'll be worth coin.
I don't have a viable source for any of this information and I count the people who have told me about it about as reliable as Fiddy reporting that Morris's dog told his mums aunties dog the story and she is an animal whisperer and was able to decipher the woofs growls and barks.
Long and short, take it with a grain of salt. Sharkies fans may be able to tell us better.
I do know that Gallen is hoping to make a decision on his future prior to round 10.
Only signed a one year contract extension and you would think that if he has another big year he'll be worth coin.
I don't have a viable source for any of this information and I count the people who have told me about it about as reliable as Fiddy reporting that Morris's dog told his mums aunties dog the story and she is an animal whisperer and was able to decipher the woofs growls and barks.
Long and short, take it with a grain of salt. Sharkies fans may be able to tell us better.
I do know that Gallen is hoping to make a decision on his future prior to round 10.
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http://www.sportsfan.com.au/gallen-to-decide-on-future-by-round-10/tabid/91/newsid/189368/default.aspx
Apparently he is also not keen on a utility but says that's not up to him.
http://www.sportsfan.com.au/gallen-says-no-to-sharks-supersub/tabid/91/newsid/189362/default.aspx
Apparently he is also not keen on a utility but says that's not up to him.
http://www.sportsfan.com.au/gallen-says-no-to-sharks-supersub/tabid/91/newsid/189362/default.aspx
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O_o We've watched a different Ferguson for the Raiders I think. My memory of him at FB was that he was good in attack but had many costly errors. I'd be putting SKD or Mitchell there out of that lot.
If Mitchell isn't ready than Slaimankhel should get the fullback gig. Fergo is not good enough to play fullback in first grade