NRL Fantasy 2024 Part 8 - May we have a new Roosters forward

SoylentGreen wrote:Salmon, Chan or Levi for 18th man?

salmon

TU: Flanagan, Bostock
TD: Hutch, V.Fifita

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I couldnt pick V Fifita without knowing what the team will look like with Lucy and Sele

Teams locked in. Sick of changing it. After having Grant all year I’ve ditched him. Thought behind it - round 4 bye, hopefully drops some cash around origin and I can pick him up after. Bench feels quite slim to be honest but oh well.
Smith
Haas Tuop Elliot
Piakura Wong
Cleary Fogarty
Burbo Kiraz
Pappy Turbo Kini

Robson Smithies Salmon Chan
Levi Flanno Strange Shoes

Bucket!

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:

Eisenhuth or Vifita

Sele back may complicate things -- dragons peeps would vifita be ahead of MMolo

I imagine Sele in = MMolo out, while Lucy in = RFM or VFifita out.

SoylentGreen wrote:Salmon, Chan or Levi for 18th man?

IMO Chan. Feel like he could be locked in for bigger mins than the other two? Salmon has 2 guys on the bench known for playing lock. Dunno though. If in doubt, go the higher minute player.

precursor wrote:

IMO Chan. Feel like he could be locked in for bigger mins than the other two? Salmon has 2 guys on the bench known for playing lock. Dunno though. If in doubt, go the higher minute player.

Sorry, to clarify I have to play 2 of those players and leave 1 out. (ideally it would only be 1 that I have to play but I need to leave Strange out of my 17 to get Burbo's score)

SoylentGreen wrote:

Sorry, to clarify I have to play 2 of those players and leave 1 out. (ideally it would only be 1 that I have to play but I need to leave Strange out of my 17 to get Burbo's score)

Oh my bad, didn't read it properly at all. I'd prob be leaving out Levi

As much as i want to cheap out on my centres and run Strange/Burbo, you kinda need a decent dual player there to cover for Kini in round two and Papy in round four (if youre running both). Otherwise youll be in a bit of a pickle pretty quickly relying on Cotric to hold his job

anth20 wrote:

I imagine Sele in = MMolo out, while Lucy in = RFM or VFifita out.

thanks... but why would bringing in an EDG (Lucy) remove a big body from the Prop rotation (fifita) in a forward pack that is otherwise not that big...is there something I am missing beyond the usual rookie prop caveat emptor

What are we expecting from Salmon

40 minutes for mid to low 20s or something different? Just a quick reality check???

V Fifita has a terrible PPM. As starting prop in NSW Cup, he averages 25 in 39 minutes 0.64 PPM. Puts him at just 19 points even in a 30 minute role, which he won't get.

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:What are we expecting from Salmon

40 minutes for mid to low 20s or something different? Just a quick reality check???

Was scoring really well in the trials. Lots of tackles, plenty of ball. Scores of 37 and 38. Can't miss him.

Just bumping the community team poll

https://www.nrlfantasyfanatics.com/t2385-round-1b-trade-poll

Still time to change our approach to the starting team

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:What are we expecting from Salmon

40 minutes for mid to low 20s or something different? Just a quick reality check???

Just pick him. The potential upside is huge, and the potential downside (barring 2nd minute HIAs or the like) is that the upside isn't very big.

The Dolphin Conspiracies wrote:What are we expecting from Salmon Levi

40 minutes for mid to low 20s or something different? Just a quick reality check???

Looks better like that.

My team has 10 guys who can play EDG and no WFB cover. What could go wrong?

Been tinkering and landed on this team. Think I’m pretty happy with it even if it is a bit back heavy.

Cheese
Haas, Elliot, Toups
Wong, Piakura
Cleary, Fog
Kiraz, Kris
Turbo, Papy, Rapana

Smithies, Hutch, Levi, Salmon
Burbo, Strange, Chan, Hughes.


Not sure I’m overly comfortable with my investment in Raiders/Doggies but it is what it is this year

Roosters injury report:
After experiencing pain in his left groin, Tupouniua was taken from the field early in the second half. As a precaution, he will undergo scans and assessment.

Siua Wong was cleared of any injury after leaving the field late in the second half, and will be available for selection in the Roosters' Round 2 clash against the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles.
https://www.roosters.com.au/news/2024/03/06/pilot-medical-update-round-1/