NRL Fantasy 2024 Part 6 - The only time I make a thread this year

lukeayee wrote:You can have Nanai for nearly the same price as Smithy.

Seems silly to me.

What doesn't seem silly is have Tolo, Cotter and Nanai up front. Crazy enough to work huh?

King Assassin wrote:

Id be going Luki over Nanai.

King Assassin wrote:

Id be going Luki over Nanai.

lukeayee wrote:

Luki seems unlikely to play 80 still. Great player I agree.

Nanai seems the more likely of the two to get 80 mins.

Eaglestar wrote:I believe Luki is in for a big year. Now Leilua gone

Shady2K wrote:

I read his statement more as ‘why get Smithies’

WT Winfield wrote:

and score 4 points above where he's priced at 550k? Luki probably matches or goes higher at 498k. Blore even more tempting than both.

Definite Nonai from me.

Milchcow wrote:


It almost makes Blake Taaffe and his $330k look like a stellar option (and I would rather have Taffe than Arthars)

lukeayee wrote:

Luki seems unlikely to play 80 still. Great player I agree.

Nanai seems the more likely of the two to get 80 mins.

lukeayee wrote:

Keeps breaking though. Doesn't get the minutes, hasn't since he hit the scene.

End of last year - 34, 49, 31, 25,59,28 was his minutes.

Shady2K wrote:

I read his statement more as ‘why get Smithies’

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:Question:

Does Burton shifting back to HLF mean he is a bit undervalued.

In the games he started at HLF last year he averaged 52

at 5/8 he averaged 44

i just worked out that HUTCHISON is trash.

With a whole pre-season at HLF is 2024 the breakout year for BURTON?

lukeayee wrote:

King Assassin wrote:

Id be going Luki over Nanai.

Luki seems unlikely to play 80 still. Great player I agree.

Nanai seems the more likely of the two to get 80 mins.

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:Question:

Does Burton shifting back to HLF mean he is a bit undervalued.

In the games he started at HLF last year he averaged 52

at 5/8 he averaged 44

i just worked out that HUTCHISON is trash.

With a whole pre-season at HLF is 2024 the breakout year for BURTON?

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:Question:

Does Burton shifting back to HLF mean he is a bit undervalued.

In the games he started at HLF last year he averaged 52

at 5/8 he averaged 44

i just worked out that HUTCHISON is trash.

With a whole pre-season at HLF is 2024 the breakout year for BURTON?

Milchcow wrote:

Even in 2022 when he scored a million tries, Nanai didn't average a whole lot more than what he is priced at now. Even if he returns to 2022 scoring paying 40 points for a 45 point player isn't the best use of money.
What is going to change this year to make him value?


if you don't like Luki, just avoid them both - plenty of other options in that position

Loomer wrote:

Milchcow wrote:


It almost makes Blake Taaffe and his $330k look like a stellar option (and I would rather have Taffe than Arthars)

Lots of chatter that Taffe won't make the 17

Obbeats wrote:

Who is saying he is 7? Pretty sure Hutcho will be remaining half. Thats the way they lined up for the trial.

Aardvark wrote:Just some picks I've been contemplating


Turbo : Had Teddy in there for a fair while but Turbo having a full pre season has me intrigued (also saves a few $). Vegas probably not the best game for a big money FB given the field dimensions but he hasn't got any byes for a while if he can string some games together. Manly could also be a pretty decent attacking team this year if their forwards can get some go ahead...the backline looks pretty clever at full strength.

Boyd : Flip flopping on Fog or Boyd here as Hutch is a decent fringe first grader (big body, loves a tackle, can kick etc) but I wouldn't mind a solid 45-50 point player as a second half. Fog definitely has more upside but Boyd does add a bit of positional flexibility as it means you can probably ditch the Eels HKR as backup if Brad Arthurs our best laid plans up. Des could add something to the Tits. Bye sucks.

Liddle : @Little_Jimmy has me taking another look given new coach, stronger pack etc etc. I am not super sold on Lussick but if he gets picked you probably have to go with him. Also had another look at Verrills given Des' work with Croker.

Smithies : I'm buying into the theory that he maintains good minutes @ lock but probably means I have to downgrade #1 HKR or #2 HLF so risky play

Simonsson : Talked about him before, looks good at centre and should get the spot


Edit : FTR I am picking Burbo...my expectations are lowish (not the new Preston) but worth the risk IMO