NRL Fantasy 2023 Part 61 - Picking origin reps for bye planning

Did we celebrate Mulvy becoming the Fifth Fanatic Immortal? I missed a day or two last week.

wolfking wrote:

I thought the 18th man was always released to play the club game if they are playing the weekend before, or am I wrong?

I think that goes back to before they brought in the rule that the 18th man can now come onto the field as a replacement during a game.

Hence, my understanding is that the 18th man stays with the team, while the 19th man can be released to play with his club.
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ynot wrote:

Did not expect Ho's to get a mention here.

We must live pretty close.

This place in Saigon is pretty cool - the taste is so authentic

Simon Templar wrote:

I think that goes back to before they brought in the rule that the 18th man can now come onto the field as a replacement during a game.

Hence, my understanding is that the 18th man stays with the team, while the 19th man can be released to play with his club.
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Ah, okay, thanks mate. That makes sense. Thought I must have missed something.

wolfking wrote:

Ah, okay, thanks mate.  That makes sense.  Thought I must have missed something.

The NRL/ARL make so many rule changes these days that it's hard to keep up. I used to consider myself an expert on the rules (up until about 10 years ago), but I haven't got a clue anymore.
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Simon Templar wrote:

wolfking wrote:

I thought the 18th man was always released to play the club game if they are playing the weekend before, or am I wrong?

I think that goes back to before they brought in the rule that the 18th man can now come onto the field as a replacement during a game.

Hence, my understanding is that the 18th man stays with the team, while the 19th man can be released to play with his club.
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Hey Tombsy, I trust you are travelling well legend?

BCT05 wrote:

Imagine the Bulldogs are not going to be happy about that. Surely he could've called in someone on bye to be 18th?

Ah well they were going to get pumped by the Sharks and Hynes with a point to prove as it was anyway.

Freddy must really not rate Campbell Graham…

Camo123 wrote:

Extra opportunity to say that Burton could have come on at CTR for Turbo in Origin 1 as he was activated as 18th man, but Freddy is cooked

This was the most unbelievable part of it all. Have any of the journalists asked him why he ignored the player who has actually played centre on his bench?

Can I ask a really stupid question.. why was Burton able to be brought on the field? (I thpught it was when there was two HIAs but i can only think of the one)

Simon Templar wrote:

The NRL/ARL make so many rule changes these days that it's hard to keep up. I used to consider myself an expert on the rules (up until about 10 years ago), but I haven't got a clue anymore.
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This sounds like a job application for the bunker.

my tv broke wrote:Can I ask a really stupid question.. why was Burton able to be brought on the field? (I thpught it was when there was two HIAs but i can only think of the one)

It’s allowed if the concussion occurs in an act of foul play ie on report and sin bin

Haven’t seen Freddy asked and I thinks he doesn’t have an answer. Brandy was asked and said he knew about the rule but they went with Hynes and no further questions were asked weirdly

So basically because Freddy

my tv broke wrote:Can I ask a really stupid question.. why was Burton able to be brought on the field? (I thpught it was when there was two HIAs but i can only think of the one)

If there's an injury substitution as a result of foul play, the 18th man can be activated. Turbo's injury was because of the challenge that Flegler got sin-binned for, so Burton could have been activated. Whether or not Freddie knew this is another issue, it's only his job.

Ponga Yeo the Mann wrote:

It’s allowed if the concussion occurs in an act of foul play ie on report and sin bin

Haven’t seen Freddy asked and I thinks he doesn’t have an answer. Brandy was asked and said he knew about the rule but they went with Hynes and no further questions were asked weirdly

So basically because Freddy

Oh ok, well i had no idea!

No excuse for the bozo in charge though

Jele wrote:

Freddy must really not rate Campbell Graham…

Probs for the better mate anyway Campbell has been having a needle before each game to play he’s carrying a sternum injury would just become more sore and bashed up playing origin. It’s something Campbell has to manage for the rest of the season. He’s a tough bastard.

Club physios attending origin camps to monitor their own players, should be an immediate red flag that things aren't kosher.

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Moanaman wrote:I've  finally managed to yeet Tommy Talau from my team, it's a good feeling.

Fuck you Tommy!

Who did you yeet him for out of curiosity? I need to do the same but only have 348k to play with.

@precursor Simpkin. It's a waste of a trade and I don't have many left, but fuck you Tommy!

Are we all bringing in guys like NAS, Butcher just to trade them out again in a few weeks? I guess we have to chase rd 16 points.

Honey Badger wrote:Are we all bringing in guys like NAS, Butcher just to trade them out again in a few weeks? I guess we have to chase rd  16 points.

I’m hoping (not going to say planning the way my plans are being destroyed) NAS can be my 19th man