NRL Fantasy 2023 Part 63 - Oloapu mid DPP when?

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:So, nobody is bringing Bird back in?

I heard bird was the word

He's the most traded in player this week, so I guess some people are bringing him in

Milchcow wrote:

He's the most traded in player this week, so I guess some people are bringing him in

His knee can’t hold the weight. Disaster

Bird and Harris, the walking wounded, playing first is handy in case audibles need to be called.

Hodgson's contract has been extended to the end of 2024, was a Mutual Option for '24.

Was looking at the Jersey Flegg side and fuck me if there isn't a Richard Penisini

mattnz wrote:Time for round 2 of state of origin fantasy. Thread including the rules is here https://www.nrlfantasyfanatics.com/t2225p40-state-of-origin-fantasy-2023#719012

Sorry lads for not posting earier!
Thanks Matt for posting a reminder... yes Origin2 is on, same rules

WT Winfield wrote:Bird and Harris, the walking wounded, playing first is handy in case audibles need to be called.

Hodgson's contract has been extended to the end of 2024, was a Mutual Option for '24.

Was looking at the Jersey Flegg side and fuck me if there isn't a Richard Penisini

Dicky Penis - Even worse than Willie Penis.

Bethany_B wrote:

I know he's one of MattNZ's boys but realistically he's averaging 44 on the wing this year (some games at centre tanking his average), and as an 18th man with no byes left and dual position, that's enough for me.

I'm actually warming to it truthfully.

WT Winfield wrote:Bird and Harris, the walking wounded, playing first is handy in case audibles need to be called.

Hodgson's contract has been extended to the end of 2024, was a Mutual Option for '24.

Was looking at the Jersey Flegg side and fuck me if there isn't a Richard Penisini

Hmm.....makes Hands less appealing.

Hodgson official re-signed by the Eels for another season. Those wanting to get Handsy thinking he's old news may want to re-consider.

Can go Alamoti + oloapu to Bird + Grant with 0k left over. It's a sign for sure

Averillo joins the Dolphins next season. Be interesting to see how all the pieces fit there next year.

ytsb wrote:Can go Alamoti + oloapu to Bird + Grant with 0k left over. It's a sign for sure

Two keepers for two shittos. You get fantasy.

Welsh Mafia wrote:Hodgson official re-signed by the Eels for another season. Those wanting to get Handsy thinking he's old news may want to re-consider.

Still has a sore neck though and I don't plan to hold Hands through to 2024 (did pick him up last week)

Quote from the Eels

“Josh has a unique ability to communicate the technical aspects of the game and his experience and leadership skills have helped with the development of many other players, Brendan Hands in particular.

https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2023/06/nrl-best-still-to-come-from-shaun-johnson-luke-metcalf-combination-teases-nz-warriors-coach-andrew-webster.html?cid=soc4%3Anewshubfb&fbclid=IwAR0kM4LfFDH34O4esCJYmXveOwGEzT0t6gp6ehI2cre9xaOuYtcI8JCPILY

Seems Metcalf and SJ are it for the time being. Does mention Walker being a specialist benchie to cover where needed which implies half, but also "helping Tohu organise the forwards"

robelgordo wrote:Averillo joins the Dolphins next season. Be interesting to see how all the pieces fit there next year.

Huge mistake letting him go

Great player, hope he goes from strength to strength under Wayne

StuDogg101 wrote:https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2023/06/nrl-best-still-to-come-from-shaun-johnson-luke-metcalf-combination-teases-nz-warriors-coach-andrew-webster.html?cid=soc4%3Anewshubfb&fbclid=IwAR0kM4LfFDH34O4esCJYmXveOwGEzT0t6gp6ehI2cre9xaOuYtcI8JCPILY

Seems Metcalf and SJ are it for the time being. Does mention Walker being a specialist benchie to cover where needed which implies half, but also "helping Tohu organise the forwards"

From the beginning Webster has been clear that he sees Walker as a 14 that primarily plays in the middle but cover elsewhere if needed.

Aardvark wrote:

Still has a sore neck though and I don't plan to hold Hands through to 2024   (did pick him up last week)

Quote from the Eels

“Josh has a unique ability to communicate the technical aspects of the game and his experience and leadership skills have helped with the development of many other players, Brendan Hands in particular.

Sounds like he is signed as Brendan Hands coach

Aardvark wrote:

Still has a sore neck though and I don't plan to hold Hands through to 2024   (did pick him up last week)

Quote from the Eels

“Josh has a unique ability to communicate the technical aspects of the game and his experience and leadership skills have helped with the development of many other players, Brendan Hands in particular.

Hmmm.....I mean, even if he comes back in round 19, he'll be injured again soon anyway.

Enchanted Glossy Flamingo wrote:I'm going to suffer through another week of Billy Smith and then banish him to the shadow realm in favour of Simpkin. Going to take an incredible amount of impulse control not to do it this week when he is making up numbers to hit 17

You have 17 playing this week.
Oh how sweet it must be.

Regulator wrote:

From the beginning Webster has been clear that he sees Walker as a 14 that primarily plays in the middle but cover elsewhere if needed.

Oh yeah definitely, but I feel like the reporter could have asked him something along the lines of "will we see Walker back in the 6 jersey anytime soon" perhaps. Anyway just found it interesting re:Metcalf as he was in earlier discussion

Robson starting for Blues.
Cotter edge + Flegler prop, Collins + Nanai bench for Maroons.