NRL Fantasy 2024 Part 47 - Origin time

my tv broke wrote:

didnt it finish about 10 years ago ?

Not quite finished but i think it's about Super 3.5 down from Super 15

robelgordo wrote:He can commiserate with Stephen Crichton and Suaalii about it during Origin camp.

robelgordo wrote:

It seems every outside back is an aspiring FB these days.

I mean why wouldn't you!

Back when I was a cub, I used to think I was wasted stuck on the wing when I was deep down a fullback just waiting for my big chance - and that was back when everyone probably got paid much the same regardless of position

robelgordo wrote:It seems every outside back is an aspiring FB these days.

i don't think this is a new thing.

does make me chuckle every time matt says kiraz preferred position is fb.

It sounds like Edwards quad strain is only minor. Hoping that he'll be good to go for game 2. With Teddy playing 16.
(One can only hope)

Chewie wrote:It sounds like Edwards quad strain is only minor. Hoping that he'll be good to go for game 2. With Teddy playing 16.
(One can only hope)

Where did you hear this?

Rabbits21 wrote:
Where did you hear this?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin/state-of-origin-2024-nsw-blues-vs-queensland-maroons-cause-of-dylan-edwards-injury-james-tedesco-recalled-latest-news-updates/news-story/95d541f3188b49ecb4db394847c0950f

"Yeo revealed the extent of Edwards’ injury was so minor he could’ve kept his complaint quiet and pushed through until Game One. But, Edwards opted to put New South Wales first and flag his injury".

Minor quad strain is usually 1-2 weeks

Hope the Barry Toohey of Penrith wasnt wrong about 4-6 weeks

so many trade scenarios, but I'm leaning towards getting Koro, Uto, and Wighton, who should provide plenty of cover going forward.

my tv broke wrote:Hope the Barry Toohey of Penrith wasnt wrong about 4-6 weeks

Hmm this is from Blues medico.. article published this morning..
“He strained the lower part of his quad muscle, just where all the muscles merge into the quadriceps tendon, and the MRI showed the muscles weren’t damaged but there was a strain,” Blues doctor Nathan Gibbs told this masthead.

“It’s an injury you can’t play well with four days later. It’s actually two to three weeks before you make a full recovery. Sometimes you can play inside that time, but the risk of re-injuring and making it a higher grade tear increases.

“The Panthers play Sunday, which is eight days after the injury. It’s possible, but it would be high risk. Sunday week [against the Knights] is more likely, but again there is still that risk [of re-injury]. Ideally, he would be ready to play the next Origin game, which would be three-and-a-half weeks.”

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/tedesco-could-play-entire-origin-series-as-edwards-faces-three-weeks-on-sidelines-20240603-p5jivi.html

Panthers might just give Edwards a couple extra weeks off though I suppose. Cleary already been an issue for them this year.

robelgordo wrote:

Incidental but Nathan Gibbs seems to have been NSW doctor for 40+ years, yet his position never comes under scrutiny in the media discussions on selections!

Or for all the injuries the Blues seem to cop in camp or in the game?

Kotoni Staggs has been cleared to play against the Sharks (DT)

robelgordo wrote:

Incidental but Nathan Gibbs seems to have been NSW doctor for 40+ years, yet his position never comes under scrutiny in the media discussions on selections!

Yeah we shouldn't just be using incumbancy for staff. Gotta pick doctors based on form

Chewie wrote:so many trade scenarios, but I'm leaning towards getting Koro, Uto, and Wighton, who should provide plenty of cover going forward.

Koro, Twal, Latrell and Fifita on my shopping list

Aardvark wrote:

Not quite finished but i think it's about Super 3.5 down from Super 15

Yeah it's a bit shit these days. As a Hurricanes fan I'm happy to be on top though! And even better, the crusaders are out

kamikamicameleons wrote:

Yeah it's a bit shit these days. As a Hurricanes fan I'm happy to be on top though! And even better, the crusaders are out

The Reds have played this well under Les Kiss.

Going to see them vs Wales in July.

robelgordo wrote:

Incidental but Nathan Gibbs seems to have been NSW doctor for 40+ years, yet his position never comes under scrutiny in the media discussions on selections!

BBowler wrote:


Or for all the injuries the Blues seem to cop in camp or in the game?

multiple.scoregasms wrote:

Yeah we shouldn't just be using incumbancy for staff. Gotta pick doctors based on form

Dr Nick in with a shot? He fixed Mika Sivo & Corey Oates up with feet for hands earlier in the season.

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:
Koro, Twal, Latrell and Fifita on my shopping list

You'll need a fair bit of cash, but they're all good purchases.
Fifita probably the best captaincy option this week

Chewie wrote:

You'll need a fair bit of cash, but they're all good purchases.
Fifita probably the best captaincy option this week

Crichton, Hughes, Salmon and Mikaele + some spending money