NRL Fantasy 2022 Part 12 - The first rule of trade club is, we only trade CTRs

FalconSloth wrote:Those of you trading out Utoikamanu have your expectations for the season really changed that much? It’s been 1 game where he got 4 less minutes then expected and the data shows that his low scoring is more of an anomaly than anything else. It would be easy for my team to just trade him but I just don’t know if warranted yet considering he was in most teams based on the thought that he would become a gun

standard-issue wrote:

I know this will sound pedantic, not my intention mate, but 37 in base stats, and 29 of those tackles.  That is an obscene amount for any Centre.  Remains to be seen if he replicates it or if it is an outlier.  Although he does look like even if he averages closer to 20 tackles he certainly has a lot more run metres in him to help balance out.

I have massive TAGO FOMO but not sure I will bring him in.  

wolfking wrote:Really tempted to punt on Schiller keeping a spot....

wolfking wrote:Really cornered to punt on Schiller keeping a spot....

samaael wrote:Hi everyone,
Really want Vailea out. Thoughts on Will Smith? Playing for overall/ plays first bye round. Cant get Tago with the single trade.

Or something to the effect off: stefano and Vailea out for Katoa and Tago

I have Ilias, B. Walters, Vailea and Schneider

If I make no trades; i will be looping Ilias or A.Fifita

wolfking wrote:Really tempted to punt on Schiller keeping a spot....

standard-issue wrote:

The Draw in this case is a good point, something to consider.

Bethany_B wrote:Thoughts on buying Ponga? I just had a second look at his round 1 score and he got to 50 without doing that much, seems like having the captaincy has given him more motivation to get involved, and with Gagai there on the right, he doesn't exclusively go left anymore. Getting Ponga would also mean my WFB is effectively locked in until I can get Turbo, since I also have Teddy and Papy.

Option 1: Cheese to Ponga, hold Vailea and Russell

Option 2: Cheese to Ponga, Vailea to Fletcher Baker

Option 3: Cheese to Ponga, Russell to Jaxson Paulo

Option 4: Cheese to Martin, Vailea to Nanai (my original trades)

standard-issue wrote:

I know he's cheap and good cover, but he's the perennial Bridesmaid.  Has never really locked down a starting role in his career and even when he has had a good run of ins he hasn't locked down a position.  Actually really like him as a player though.

Teeth Eater wrote:

Me too! Tell me more. Please convince me.  

He would be an absolute blessing for me team if he could hold that spot. Let's say he's held Kris out of the position this week and can keep him out if he plays well... what happens when Rapana is back next week? Who misses out then?

Welshy wrote:

I never consider a draw mate, just think hes lready got cash going and only needs a nother meatie to make his cash quick! Im considering keeping Lolo and getting him

wolfking wrote:Really tempted to punt on Schiller keeping a spot....

Papadontbleach wrote:

Rapana will play wing and I think he will take Semi Valemei's spot.  

The question is does Valemei or Seb Kris take Schiller's centre spot?

I don't know the answer, Ricky probably doesn't even know yet.  

Grouse wrote:
Rapana is due back from suspension soon mate.

Stylebender wrote:

standard-issue wrote:

I know this will sound pedantic, not my intention mate, but 37 in base stats, and 29 of those tackles.  That is an obscene amount for any Centre.  Remains to be seen if he replicates it or if it is an outlier.  Although he does look like even if he averages closer to 20 tackles he certainly has a lot more run metres in him to help balance out.

I have massive TAGO FOMO but not sure I will bring him in.  

My current mood: TAGO FOMO

Averaging 40+ ain’t an easy task but I think it’s a gamble I’m willing to take, he passed the eye test with flying colours and Penrith already look unbeatable. I can see him hitting 500k+ early with those matchups.

Welshy wrote:

standard-issue wrote:

The Draw in this case is a good point, something to consider.

I never consider a draw mate, just think hes lready got cash going and only needs a nother meatie to make his cash quick! Im considering keeping Lolo and getting him

standard-issue wrote:

I very rarely do unless I'm stuck between 2 picks and can't decide.  The next month is good and Cleary back to boot, probably.  I am actually starting to Tango...

But dem tackles, Jesus, that's right up there for for a Centre, particularly first game starting.

Teeth Eater wrote:

standard-issue wrote:

I know he's cheap and good cover, but he's the perennial Bridesmaid.  Has never really locked down a starting role in his career and even when he has had a good run of ins he hasn't locked down a position.  Actually really like him as a player though.

Do you think Brimson's injury history is a factor at all in this equation? I know it's shit to be making decisions on possible injuries, but it's in the back of my mind.

Welshy wrote:

standard-issue wrote:

I very rarely do unless I'm stuck between 2 picks and can't decide.  The next month is good and Cleary back to boot, probably.  I am actually starting to Tango...

But dem tackles, Jesus, that's right up there for for a Centre, particularly first game starting.

second row mentality in the CTR like Aitken used to be, think I also talked myself into it