NRL Fantasy 2023 Part 70 - the Happy Birthday Random thread

Rabbits21 wrote:Update from Peter Lang on Twitter is he expects most of the 4 origin guys won’t back up. Also Cleary not confirmed in yet wants to play but might be overruled by medical staff yet.

Ivan was suggesting yesterday the Origin lads might not play - system, blah blah blah. But Nathan seemed better than 50%. 

I think it’ll be clear at 24hrs. They won’t carry him up to 1hr unless they legit want him to play and think he’s a very good chance

This week really is tough on MIDs

3 of my 5 MIDs not playing, and trhe 2 I most want in addition to that (Yeo, Murray) also not around.

So to play with 17 comes down to Tino (perhaps overpaying a little after big recent form) or take a punt on Butcher, who has nice DPP
Or stick with the short term Palasia cashout for this week and hope for the best

Or anyone tempted to jump on the mattnz train and get NAS for the run home?

Rabbits21 wrote:Update from Peter Lang on Twitter is he expects most of the 4 origin guys won’t back up. Also Cleary not confirmed in yet wants to play but might be overruled by medical staff yet.

Guess Yeo is not worth the risk given they play late

I've got 4 red dots and am looking at trading out 4 green dots this week lol.

Would actually prefer Cleary didn't play this week as it makes trades a lot easier, otherwise money gets very tight.



If you're not trading out green dots when you have multiple red dots you don't get fantasy...

Milchcow wrote:
This week really is tough on MIDs

3 of my 5 MIDs not playing, and trhe 2 I most want in addition to that (Yeo, Murray) also not around.

So to play with 17 comes down to Tino (perhaps overpaying a little after big recent form) or take a punt on Butcher, who has nice DPP
Or stick with the short term Palasia cashout for this week and hope for the best

Or anyone tempted to jump on the mattnz train and get NAS for the run home?

I’m getting NAS this week.
Haas to big Nelson. Next week Elliott to Haas.
The news on EKatoa suggests a few more weeks at edge for NAS.

Nice video Rabbits

I'm fortunate to already have NAS, so I'm holding him. The plan was Fifita this week but I'm waiting a week to see how he plays. That said, if Cleary is an out, Fifita may be a late in.

Only trade so far this week Mulitalo to DCE. Elected to trade him out over Bula and Meaney, fingers crossed it pays off.

GarethEllisismyDad wrote:Who’s tempted to captain Manu?

Instead of Hynes?
You'd need balls of steel mate.

Just as general advice. Once you've sorted your trades, make sure you make and confirm them all individually, and trade in players to maximise your ability to reverse any individual trade if someone is a late in/out

eg with Broncos playing 2nd game, if you are ditching Haas, ditch him for someone who also plays early
And if you are trading in Fifita/someone who plays Sunday, trade them in for someone else who play Sunday (or has a bye)

Milchcow wrote:
This week really is tough on MIDs

3 of my 5 MIDs not playing, and trhe 2 I most want in addition to that (Yeo, Murray) also not around.

So to play with 17 comes down to Tino (perhaps overpaying a little after big recent form) or take a punt on Butcher, who has nice DPP
Or stick with the short term Palasia cashout for this week and hope for the best

Or anyone tempted to jump on the mattnz train and get NAS for the run home?

got nas a few weeks back and very happily holding him til seasons end, he will be dual next week unless fanhub do some fuckery

Can’t believe I’m looping Talau and Hands lmao

Well it is handy that I traded JFH to Yeo. An easy reversal and it will be next weeks trade.

Can't believe I am considering it but maybe I should get Talau in instead of Blake Wilson, purely for the DPP.

I never though there would be any way on earth that I would consider Talau again.

Chucky wrote:
The news on EKatoa suggests a few more weeks at edge for NAS.

What news is that? I thought Katoa could be back as soon as next week

What do we think Joe O's role will be going forward when the eels are at full strength? Tempted to look at him at 341k as a Simpkin replacement.

With Teddy out I’ll be running 16 if VTW doesn’t play. I was set on Grant and DCE in but should I hold Bula now or hope VTW plays?

Penrith Origin guys resting makes a Rnd 27 mass-resting less likely? Maybe?

I am seriously considering trading Simpkin --> Graham and Robson --> DCE. Somehow feels like shuffling the cards but Robson has been such a pain in the arse to own

They said most panthers players. Maybe Yeo's 54 min allows him to play.

rhinoceroo wrote:Penrith Origin guys resting makes a Rnd 27 mass-resting less likely? Maybe?

I mean they play Cows in r27 who (if they continue their form) should be challenging top 4. Makes sense to rest now instead

Khany wrote:They said most panthers players. Maybe Yeo's 54 min allows him to play.

I hope your one line musing is correct after buying Yeo for his season low in R18