NRL Fantasy 2024 Part 12 - No need for a restart

Rabbits21 wrote:Off Rabbitohs Warren forum

Just back from training and saw the Arrow news explains why he wasn’t out there till the end today. No Keppie either today. Looks like Gagai has been dropped for Milne. Murray on the edge with either Havilli or Duncan lock. Host dropped. Shaq and Davvy both in the playing 17 shirts. Some nice touches by Cody and Trell. Trell was getting involved on both left and right and linking up at times in the middle wish he would do it during games. Once Trell threw a great ball to the wing only problem Milne wasn’t up with the play.

Ugh Murray edge is not what my fantasy team wants to see. You should never trade a gun but I'll be pretty fucking tempted to trade a gun if this pans out.

multiple.scoregasms wrote:
I think his PPM was a little higher due to game flow (lot of Raiders ball, not a heap of errors in his time on field) and he is likely to stay around his historical average

Of course if you think 2021 is relevant or you think he is a little fitter with a better work rate there might be something there

Saifiti's PPM was high last week because he got a Try Save, an Offload to Hand, and a Turnover tackle in the same game.
Those are all high value fantasy stats

Those are fairly rare stats for him. Maybe you could expect offloads to continue if you are being generous, but he's not been a big offloader in the past (he averages 4 offloads per year over the past 3 years)

His minutes were good, so I think he'll be an OK scorer, but wouldn't necessarily rush to trade him in if I didn't own him

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

I had a quick look at him as a short term cash maker

His scores as a starting prop are pretty crap for his price outside of Vlandys ball so I don't think there is a lot to be made

Removing <30 minute games

2023 - 8 starts for 37 average in 44.8 minutes
2022 - 11 starts for 37.8 average in 46.5 minutes
2021 - 10 starts for 46.2 average in 53.3 minutes

I think his PPM was a little higher due to game flow (lot of Raiders ball, not a heap of errors in his time on field) and he is likely to stay around his historical average

Of course if you think 2021 is relevant or you think he is a little fitter with a better work rate there might be something there

I read somewhere that some said me might have overtaken his bother as lead prop but unsubstantiated, that’s what piqued my interest but can probably wait a week to check consistancy.

Rabbits21 wrote:Off Rabbitohs Warren forum

Just back from training and saw the Arrow news explains why he wasn’t out there till the end today. No Keppie either today. Looks like Gagai has been dropped for Milne. Murray on the edge with either Havilli or Duncan lock. Host dropped. Shaq and Davvy both in the playing 17 shirts. Some nice touches by Cody and Trell. Trell was getting involved on both left and right and linking up at times in the middle wish he would do it during games. Once Trell threw a great ball to the wing only problem Milne wasn’t up with the play.

Thanks Rabbits, I wish we had these insights from all the other clubs’s trainings.

Guessing roles / fitness is often so black box.

Rabbits21 wrote:Off Rabbitohs Warren forum

Just back from training and saw the Arrow news explains why he wasn’t out there till the end today. No Keppie either today. Looks like Gagai has been dropped for Milne. Murray on the edge with either Havilli or Duncan lock. Host dropped. Shaq and Davvy both in the playing 17 shirts. Some nice touches by Cody and Trell. Trell was getting involved on both left and right and linking up at times in the middle wish he would do it during games. Once Trell threw a great ball to the wing only problem Milne wasn’t up with the play.

Cheers Rabs21!

How many minutes can we expect from TD if named to start?

I see he's averaged 60 mins when starting Lock in Reserves but expect its more a like for like replacement to Arrows 50-55 mins...?

I genuinely can’t understand why would you move a top 3 lock out of their position to accommodate injury

Basically worsening two positions for the price of 1

(Ironically this kinda applies to Carrigan when it was about Murray)

Jason Saab suffered a high grade hamstring injury in the historic round one win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. Saab is expected to return to play in approximately six weeks.

Tigs wrote:Jason Saab suffered a high grade hamstring injury in the historic round one win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. Saab is expected to return to play in approximately six weeks.

TOMMY TALAU

It doesn't feel like a fantasy season until I've had him in my team as red dot for 8-10 weeks.

BBowler wrote:Been looking at J.Saifiti as a potential Terrell alternative (due to question marks on role).

He got 50+ last round and is slightly cheaper.

Haven’t seen much hype though.

What are others thoughts?

Looks fit and mobile. Probably going to land on him or Seyfarth (if named) this week. I can't remember who said it in pre-season, but he's jumped DSaifiti to land the starting prop position and looks ready for the challenge.

Tigs wrote:

https://twitter.com/Danny_Weidler/status/1767327432980468022?t=2f9vMvhwzNwY5hBdhg0zNg&s=19

Awesome, looking like I will get Sullivan at 7.

If that Tigers rumour is indeed talking about interesting selections (plural) then could be someone else like Alex Lobb in the team

BBowler wrote:

I read somewhere that some said me might have overtaken his bother as lead prop but unsubstantiated, that’s what piqued my interest but can probably wait a week to check consistancy.

He's now started 7 consecutive games with his brother on the bench. How much more substantiation do you want?

mattnz wrote:

Awesome, looking like I will get Sullivan at 7.

Priced at 30 with a 41 average in 5 games where he's used the boot so there's value there, Duncan as starting lock is also tempting if it pans out.

Only 1 try, 1 try assist and 1 line break in those games too so a lot in base.

mattnz wrote:

Awesome, looking like I will get Sullivan at 7.

Possibly. DT is saying this; There had been speculation halfback Aidan Sezer was struggling with an injury but it’s expected the veteran playmaker will also be named on Tuesday. With new recruit Jayden Sullivan also in the mix for a spot in the halves, Galvin is likely to be named in the squad with the view he’ll receive a call-up for Saturday’s clash with the Raiders.

Tigs wrote:

Possibly. DT is saying this; There had been speculation halfback Aidan Sezer was struggling with an injury but it’s expected the veteran playmaker will also be named on Tuesday. With new recruit Jayden Sullivan also in the mix for a spot in the halves, Galvin is likely to be named in the squad with the view he’ll receive a call-up for Saturday’s clash with the Raiders.

Sullivan and Galvin were the halves in training, with Sezer playing in the opposing team, not injured.

In both trials, Sullivan kicked more than Sezer and was really active, especially when paired with Galvin.

mattnz wrote:

Sullivan and Galvin were the halves in training, with Sezer playing in the opposing team, not injured.

In both trials, Sullivan kicked more than Sezer and was really active, especially when paired with Galvin.

That was just a regular training session.
Teams mix things up all the time.

If it were a Captains run, it might be a genuine indicator, but it wasn't.
Sezer 7, Sullivan 6, Galvin 14 still seems the most likely TL

From Telegraph

St George Illawarra will name trio Luciano Leilua, Blake Lawrie and Hame Sele for their round two clash against the Dolphins. The trio missed the Dragons’ last start win against the Titans. Sele is expected to be named on an extended bench as he continues to comeback from a hamstring injury. While Sele remains in doubt, Leilua and Lawrie will play. It is expected Viliami Fifita and Ben Murdoch-Masila will drop out of the 17 to accommodate the pair.

Angus Crichton’s start to the NRL season is set to be delayed for another week after he suffered a groin injury while in Las Vegas with the Sydney Roosters. Crichton has been receiving treatment for the injury but is expected to be out of contention for Sunday’s game against Manly at 4Pines Park.

The Bulldogs are poised to unveil another one of their high-profile recruit’s with Connor Tracey set to face his former club the Sharks. Tracey, whose pre-season was stymied by an ankle injury, is expected to cover the anticipated loss of Josh Addo-Carr in the Bulldogs backline.

GreenSchist wrote:

Cheers Rabs21!

How many minutes can we expect from TD if named to start?

I see he's averaged 60 mins when starting Lock in Reserves but expect its more a like for like replacement to Arrows 50-55 mins...?

Who knows with JD your guess is as good as mine Kennar should be dropped not Gagai. Duncan should’ve been picked last week anyway as to his mins who the fuck knows

Interesting to see how KPP is used this week.

I think I may take a punt on him, have a feeling he might pump out some big scores with enough minutes and looks like a fun guy to have