NRL Fantasy 2023 Part 15 - Cheese and Garlick Naan

Ramitinmyhaaas wrote:Just listened to James Graham's weekly podcast with Cheese, he didn't sound fully confident he'd be playing this Friday, said on multiple occasions "hopefully" I'll be there. Obviously said he'll take lots of anti inflammatories to get back out on the field

That sounds a lot like another 11, and 60 minutes for Turpin.

Ramitinmyhaaas wrote:Just listened to James Graham's weekly podcast with Cheese, he didn't sound fully confident he'd be playing this Friday, said on multiple occasions "hopefully" I'll be there. Obviously said he'll take lots of anti inflammatories to get back out on the field

nice intel,

out of interest is that podcast good?

Milchcow wrote:
My team balance is shot to shit. Its all EDG and crap CTRs

Need Carty/Trindall and one of my edges to make enough cash that I can get in a decent hooker and some passable HLF cover over the next few weeks, and hope the team can build from there

In a similar boat, the question is how cheap a hooker would you feel comfortable going down to?
Anything you save I assume you will need to pump into a replacement or 2 for the Trindalls you are playing so probably valuable

Koroisau at 647k (Back to 80mins possibly but durable and fairly consistent)

Liddle at 598k (Hope for low 50s but not a fan of bench starters and injury history)

Have been working down the line to save where possible and kinda bottomed out here

GarethEllisismyDad wrote:

nice intel,

out of interest is that podcast good?

Yeah bro I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Pretty rare to see an nrl player on a weekly podcast, letalone the talent level of Cheese being the one to do it.

Also love James Graham's commentary around the game, media really suits him.

TU Buy Tohu
TD Buy Carrigan

mattnz wrote:

The facial injury is a worry, next time he gets hit in the head when he ducks a tackle, he could be out a few weeks.

Dude, that is one of the least repeatable injuries there is. (Probably, ask PYTM)

I have my Walsh doubts, but that's not one of them.

SoylentGreen wrote:Boyd, Doorey, Warbrick or iKatoa for 17th man?

Look at this guy without a care in the world!

Thoughts thoughts... not sure what to do.

Hodsgon to Preston seems pretty straight forward. Banks cash and probably earns cash in the long run too.

Second trade Options:

1. Tanah to Tofu. No hooker cover. Probably play Katoa
2. Tanah to ARey. No hooker cover but strengthens halves
3. E.Butcher to Tofu. Keep Tanah and hooker cover (for now) and have to play Katoa

Or, I could do the Hodgson to Preston and trade out Tanah (741k option) or E.Butch (815k option).

Mulvy wrote:

Look at this guy without a care in the world!

Yeah I might be playing 3 of them.. or making trades if the first two (Doorey and IKatoa) shit the bed.. which is likely.

Ramitinmyhaaas wrote:

Yeah bro I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Pretty rare to see an nrl player on a weekly podcast, letalone the talent level of Cheese being the one to do it.

Also love James Graham's commentary around the game, media really suits him.

After hearing James on the field and interviewed after the game etc he was the last person I’d ever thought would be allowed to be in the media.

He is now easily my favourite commentator/ analyst

Ramitinmyhaaas wrote:Just listened to James Graham's weekly podcast with Cheese, he didn't sound fully confident he'd be playing this Friday, said on multiple occasions "hopefully" I'll be there. Obviously said he'll take lots of anti inflammatories to get back out on the field

At least we find out early in the week I guess? Cheese to BMM on standby…

SoylentGreen wrote:

Wait for Coles to mark down the d'argental washed rind. Leave it another week or 2 past it's best before... *Chef's kiss*

Holy smokes, that's twice I've have to look it up. This is where I get my real life advice. And my fantasy life advice too I suppose. One stop shop!

Contrastinghobby wrote:

In a similar boat, the question is how cheap a hooker would you feel comfortable going down to?
Anything you save I assume you will need to pump into a replacement or 2 for the Trindalls you are playing so probably valuable

Koroisau at 647k (Back to 80mins possibly but durable and fairly consistent)

Liddle at 598k (Hope for low 50s but not a fan of bench starters and injury history)

Have been working down the line to save where possible and kinda bottomed out here

I had a look at this when I thought Boyd might be out and got to those two names too. And not sure the last one is comfortable.

mickspicks wrote:Thoughts thoughts... not sure what to do.

Hodsgon to Preston seems pretty straight forward. Banks cash and probably earns cash in the long run too.

Second trade Options:

1. Tanah to Tofu. No hooker cover. Probably play Katoa
2. Tanah to ARey. No hooker cover but strengthens halves
3. E.Butcher to Tofu. Keep Tanah and hooker cover (for now) and have to play Katoa

Or, I could do the Hodgson to Preston and trade out Tanah (741k option) or E.Butch (815k option).

presuming you have 3 decent mids, I like 2,

do you have a plan for hooker if you trade out tannah and cheese?

Ramitinmyhaaas wrote:

Yeah bro I've been enjoying it quite a bit. Pretty rare to see an nrl player on a weekly podcast, letalone the talent level of Cheese being the one to do it.

Also love James Graham's commentary around the game, media really suits him.

Yep. He's pretty good at chewing peoples ears off

Antipodean1 wrote:



Yeah I wasn't sure if I needed to translate it for our Aussie whanau.

Te Whare (The House)

Now I have to look up whanau.

Did I mention the vibe? You guys know The Castle right?

Contrastinghobby wrote:

In a similar boat, the question is how cheap a hooker would you feel comfortable going down to?
Anything you save I assume you will need to pump into a replacement or 2 for the Trindalls you are playing so probably valuable

Koroisau at 647k (Back to 80mins possibly but durable and fairly consistent)

Liddle at 598k (Hope for low 50s but not a fan of bench starters and injury history)

Have been working down the line to save where possible and kinda bottomed out here

i brought in korosiau, as i believed he sthe best option out of wayde egan, liddle, i was a few K off mahoney who i think is the best of all of them

GarethEllisismyDad wrote:

presuming you have 3 decent mids, I like 2,

do you have a plan for hooker if you trade out tannah and cheese?

I didn't start with Cheese actually. I'm considering a trade in of Kenny, potentially at the expense of Egan, or if someone like Garlick starts getting decent scores. Hazza G in 9 atm.

mickspicks wrote:

I didn't start with Cheese actually. I'm considering a trade in of Kenny, potentially at the expense of Egan, or if someone like Garlick starts getting decent scores. Hazza G in 9 atm.

sorry i read hodgson then typed cheese,

harry Grant you clever bastard!

GarethEllisismyDad wrote:

i brought in korosiau, as i believed he sthe best option out of wayde egan, liddle, i was a few K off mahoney who i think is the best of all of them

Can't disagree there and Mahoney with the byes probably edges it slightly for me
I really want Robson but the 150k can help me massively so got to compromise

@robelgordo Yes I think I want something a Liddle less risky after running Smith for the past 2 weeks haha