NRL Fantasy 2022 Part 29 - Let's watch some Thursday night football

Mulvy wrote:I'm so fucking happy right now.

Congrats mate, better side in the end. The joys of rugby league!

Bethany_B wrote:

Starling's fantasy record is not keeper level when he gets anything less than 80 minutes. If you got on 2-3 weeks ago then you did great, but I don't think people who bought this week will do that well, as he doesn't have the fitness to play 80 week in week out.

Not to mention the Raiders are a much better team when he's playing 55-60 mins instead of 80, even if 80 mins is better for him in fantasy

Doesn't really matter if he's a keeper or not. For anyone who brought him in immediately post-Hodgson's injury he has averaged 50 and made about 140k if you factor in the price rise he'll get for this week. He's been a smart buy overall, and it wasn't a particularly large gamble to bring him in. In 2020 when he had the starting spot he absolutely carved up and made a load of cash. It was a little perplexing to see how many people rubbished even the mere suggestion of bringing him in.

Pookus McFly wrote:Nanai 37 or Ilias- thats a tough line!

So tough that it will be asked 22 more times before 4pm tomorrow

Traded Nanai out. 37 with a try? He'll continue making cash for the time being but otherwise I feel it was a fair trade to make.

Guy is giving Paul Carter a run for his money in the demerits department.

rhinoceroo wrote:

Wish I'd bookmarked the post a few weeks ago when people were trading out Lolo when he didn't get a second stint in the Broncos thrashing that everyone would be looking at him as a buy before long.

Who could have figured that no pre-season then a couple of games in the Townsville summer might have meant he started slow? Not someone inside the coach's head, that's for sure.

Would you really need to do that to stoke the ego son?

poisoncup wrote:
Doesn't really matter if he's a keeper or not. For anyone who brought him in post-Hodgson's injury he has averaged 50 and made about 140k if you factor in the price rise he'll get for this week. He's been a smart buy overall, and it wasn't a particularly large gamble to bring him in. In 2020 when he had the starting spot he absolutely carved up and made a load of cash. It was a little perplexing to see how many people rubbished even the mere suggestion of bringing him in.

He was a smart buy 2-3 weeks ago but if you bought this week I don't think he'll make you enough money. He will get you keeper scores while he plays 80, but I don't think that will last long enough for him to be a genuine keeper.

That said he'll be a nice one to have for the first bye. I just think Trevilyan or Frawley will be back sooner rather than later, and they will take minutes off him and send him back down to the high 30s low 40s range.

The Raiders are a better team when Starling isn't playing 80, he gets gassed and starts missing tackles, as happened tonight. If it was up to me I would be starting Trevilyan for the first 20-30 minutes, that kid is a future gun and the Raiders need to make sure they don't lose him.

Mulvy wrote:

lukeayee wrote:

Corey Oates would make a better than hooker starling. Apparently he is wasted on the wing.

My wife has an irrational hatred of Aldi. I have an irrational hatred of Cherie Barber. Do you have an irrational hatred of Starling?

I had to Google who Cherie Barker was. Now I have done so I am not sure your hatred is that irrational. Also agree with Mrs Mulvy-Aldi is a deadset hot mess.

Starling is a bit like Macca a few years ago. Not necessarily a great footy player but he gives you around 50 pts each week. To grab him early was a solid trade.

Tbh hes an ok footy player atm. Not great. Not sure he will be around in a couple of years. Good luck to him tho. Always tough for a small bloke in the middle

poisoncup wrote:
Doesn't really matter if he's a keeper or not. For anyone who brought him in immediately post-Hodgson's injury he has averaged 50 and made about 140k if you factor in the price rise he'll get for this week. He's been a smart buy overall, and it wasn't a particularly large gamble to bring him in. In 2020 when he had the starting spot he absolutely carved up and made a load of cash. It was a little perplexing to see how many people rubbished even the mere suggestion of bringing him in.

Well said

Welshy wrote:

Would you really need to do that to stoke the ego son?

Fair call, but yes, yes I probably would.

WT Winfield wrote:

Yeah sucks to see mate. Wish the George Williams situation didn't happen, but can't dwell on the past I guess. At least Schneider provides some hope. Could use a good mentor like Luke Brooks if you're interested.

Don't worry mate we have the king of plodders in Sam Williams waiting in reserves. You can keep ol' Broosky.. respectfully.

rhinoceroo wrote:

Fair call, but yes, yes I probably would.

Love it.

Teeth Eater wrote:

Shady2K wrote:Is... is Lolo back on the menu?

If I'd had an extra 30K in my bank I'd have had him instead of Cotter and I'd also have possessed a smile instead of this strained grimace.

I see 6 or 7 of these every morning when I am giving my prestart Toolbox.

Snatchpato wrote:Maybe luke is Starling, but hates himself and projects onto this forum? I can't think of another reason why someone would rant so often about a player who they dislike.

It's that or a closeted love for the lad.

He just reminds me of a smart a$$ little weasel that i want to hit.

He also burned me every time i traded him in.

But its mostly now just to perpetuate the meme ive created. Pride is now on the line for me every time he plays.

Im running low.

rhinoceroo wrote:

Wish I'd bookmarked the post a few weeks ago when people were trading out Lolo when he didn't get a second stint in the Broncos thrashing that everyone would be looking at him as a buy before long.

Who could have figured that no pre-season then a couple of games in the Townsville summer might have meant he started slow? Not someone inside the coach's head, that's for sure.

I remember. No idea how I'll get to him.. might need to trade Coates to Koula this week to get the $$$

lukeayee wrote:

He just reminds me of a smart a$$ little weasel that i want to hit.

He also burned me every time i traded him in.

But its mostly now just to perpetuate the meme ive created. Pride is now on the line for me every time he plays.

Im running low.

Personal call.

Starling fucked your missis.

Schnieder fucking your sister, about to be brother in law and you are agenting his talents to get a DCE esque payday! New car for you, happy days.

rhinoceroo wrote:

Wish I'd bookmarked the post a few weeks ago when people were trading out Lolo when he didn't get a second stint in the Broncos thrashing that everyone would be looking at him as a buy before long.

Who could have figured that no pre-season then a couple of games in the Townsville summer might have meant he started slow? Not someone inside the coach's head, that's for sure.

I certainly remember you talking about it. Well played sir. I was leaning towards hold, but I'm definitely prone to confirmation bias, so thanks for that. He was on the cards for Cleary cash though at one stage, and I think rd 13 saved him. Mann was unlucky, I wanted to keep him.

Antipodean1 wrote:

I don't mind Cotter's score I was desperate having Leo as my only option once Haas got nerfed.

Yeah, I'll take it. Crept up nicely after the full time siren.

Just a tad bummed to see the 70K cheaper very similar option (Gilbert) score better, as well as the season-long keeper (Lolo) who was just out of reach.

But 44 is certainly nothing to wipe one's nose with. Just a bit worried that going forward he's going to be a Taupau-esque minutes watch every single week.

standard-issue wrote:

I had to Google who Cherie Barker was.  Now I have done so I am not sure your hatred is that irrational.  Also agree with Mrs Mulvy-Aldi is a deadset hot mess.

I think I speak for everyone. I don't know who Cherie Barker is. Typo? Or do I google Cherie Barker?

Pookus McFly wrote:Nanai 37 or Ilias- thats a tough line!

Ilias could have another sneaky good score, or not.