NRL Fantasy 2024 Part 13 - He looks good, but what do the Reserve Grade stats say

BaldShitTruck wrote:Evening ladies and gentlemen.

Ponga owners are you concerned that there may be a consistent low scoring run for start of this season and a possible sideways bailout to another wfb to generate cash or are you satisfied in knowing that when the Knights click he will resume his high scoring?

Thinking about a trade to Turbo who should gain a fair bit and leave Ponga until mid season. I feel stupid in knowing that it is sideways asf but it's the nett deficit of up to 200k that I think about if he falls behind Turbo in scoring.

I know I'm reacting after one average score, just curious if anyone else is having similar thoughts.

Don't listen to me, I held Teddy the whole season last year. I think I'm going to make the same mistake with Ponga this year too probably. But I think if injury free he ends up top WFB scorer (avg) for the year. Was one of my first picked. Went hard for him (figuratively) in draft. Haven't once considered trading. I'm pretty annoyed the Knights were so Putrid last week, means they'll probably come up to Townsville and knock us off with Ponga going rank.

Tigs wrote:

https://twitter.com/WackosWhispers/status/1767809221276418506

Oh for fuck's sake. Fantasy is hard.

Have an upvote though

If that Newcastle try doesn't get pulled back for an iffy obstruction call Ponga has a gun score despite having a "quiet" game and you're sitting there absolutely content.

Aardvark wrote:

Not a Ponga owner but... he and Tommy T might end up around the same spot scoring wise.

Sounds horrible for Ponga, but really fucking good for Tommy Talau. Both end up around 420k you reckon?

So I got an email from Fantasy advising I was one of the teams that made illegal trades, now I've done some illegal things in my time but absolutely didn't do that.

Did any other innocent party get one?

Mulvy wrote:

Oh for fuck's sake. Fantasy is hard.

Have an upvote though

Mulvy hands out upvotes like candy. Always good to post when he's online and build up your reputation

Mulvy wrote:

Don't listen to me, I held Teddy the whole season last year. I think I'm going to make the same mistake with Ponga this year too probably. But I think if injury free he ends up top WFB scorer (avg) for the year. Was one of my first picked. Went hard for him (figuratively) in draft. Haven't once considered trading. I'm pretty annoyed the Knights were so Putrid last week, means they'll probably come up to Townsville and knock us off with Ponga going rank.

I agree the Knights were poor and that's what has me worried, that if they stay clunky and predictable then Ponga is an easy target and gets shut down. Hopefully KPP adds another angle of attack for them, that may be all they need. These English forwards seem to bring something to their teams when they come in and it might be what they need

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:

I don’t feel like I’ve built up the clout/footballing knowledge of some of the greats here to be telling people what to do with their teams confidently

In fact it’s quite possible I may never

I'd much rather be contributing my opinions and suggestions than be solely coming here and asking for suggestions from others.

Up to the taker of the suggestions to do their due diligence as to the credentials of the source.

I spent the first 6 months here caveating anything I said with the fact that I was exceptionally green. Gave that up and now I just speak my mind.

Jele wrote:

Mulvy hands out upvotes like candy. Always good to post when he's online and build up your reputation

Have an upvote

OB wrote:

I'd much rather be contributing my opinions and suggestions than be solely coming here and asking for suggestions from others.

Up to the taker of the suggestions to do their due diligence as to the credentials of the source.

I spent the first 6 months here caveating anything I said with the fact that I was exceptionally green. Gave that up and now I just speak my mind.

Still pretty green.






































Avatar wise, me too!

Honeysett wrote:So I got an email from Fantasy advising I was one of the teams that made illegal trades, now I've done some illegal things in my time but absolutely didn't do that.

Did any other innocent party get one?

I want those rings back.

Im currently No Trades Jones

Probably something happens and I change my mind

THEGAME wrote:Hey, I’m I right the VC Cap loop isn’t possible anymore ?

Good to see you old mate. Asking old questions

robelgordo wrote:Im currently No Trades Jones

Probably something happens and I change my mind

Notradés Jones? Not in the system yet, but my trades are set. Notradés and Talau coming in for me.

With Niukore sidelined and Capewell struggling with a rib cartilage issue would Laban be the next to come in?

I think Capewell will play but would be good to see Laban given a shot at some point this season

Edit: Forgot Tevaga

BaldShitTruck wrote:With Niukore sidelined and Capewell struggling with a rib cartilage issue would Laban be the next to come in?

I think Capewell will play but would be good to see Laban given a shot at some point this season

He looked great in the trial. Barnett and Bunty can play EDG.

danseels1985 wrote:TU:Kini and Hughes to Talau and Duncan
TD:Hughes and Sitili to Talau and Terrell

I’d still go one without Talau!

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:

Oh geez that’s rough Mulvy. I do remember a time though when my trade ideas wore a few down

Your trade ideas and persistent badgering of the forum for help isn't a nuisance because you both provide reasoning behind who you're considering, and also interact with those that offer you advice. Others on the forum simply pop in, ask for advice, and leave it at that.

With that said I know Dan has mentioned many times that he really doesn't have time to be on the forum for long periods of time, but values the collective wisdom on here which is why he asks questions but overall doesn't contribute much. I think that's fine, and if you don't, I think that's fine too. If it pisses you off that much, block him and never worry about it again.

Loomer wrote:

Where's the no trade option?

Agreed.
If you need a WFB, grab a cheap one who is a green dot - Tommy's the obvious choice who will then screw you over all season.
If you picked up Hughes, it's to let him slow-burn up to $100k (or more if possible) and then trade him to a gun.

I've picked up BodySlam & Duncan, but I had 2 forced trades to deal with and the $ to make it happen.

Mulvy wrote:

Have an upvote

I reckon Mulvy and I might be the only two upvote whores here. Never heard of anyone else running out of upvotes - @standard-issue why would you even put a cap on that you grinch