2017 NRL.com Fantasy thread part 2

White Lightning wrote:

Brad Arthur has said he wants to play an 80 minute hooker & that hooker is King so he should score 40-50 I reckon if he doesn't get injured which is possible based on his history. I have him & hope in a way Sege doesn't sign with the Sharks cause then I can put Mortimer (dpp hok/hlf) in the halves as insurance if King goes down.

Have you got a mate?

This has peaked my interest as currently have Seg pencilled in, that extra $100,000 could turn KBrom into BJ via Sione Mat in my draft

Welshy wrote:

Have you got a mate?

This has peaked my interest as currently have Seg pencilled in, that extra $100,000 could turn KBrom into BJ via Sione Mat in my draft

I'm assuming it'd be more than 100k. If Seg is ~238 well then no brainer for me, but I'm working on the assumption it'll be closer to 338k, in which case the extra 200k saved to go for king is very appealing not withstanding the risks.

mulvy wrote:

I'm assuming it'd be more than 100k. If Seg is ~238 well then no brainer for me, but I'm working on the assumption it'll be closer to 338k, in which case the extra 200k saved to go for king is very appealing not withstanding the risks.

I substituted Ray Thompson as Seg in my latest draft so based around $265,000 but kept some cash if he came in over $300,000

either way that King news would be pretty helpful indeed

Welshy wrote:

I substituted Ray Thompson as Seg in my latest draft so based around $265,000 but kept some cash if he came in over $300,000

either way that King news would be pretty helpful indeed

i've heard that also awhile back, I'll see if I can find it

Isn't Kaysa Pritchard still at parra?
He's actually a very good player but has shit luck with injuries

Found this:

http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/the-good-oil-on-who-is-bas-first-choice-hooker-for-2017?xg_source=activity

Just speculation I guess but should hopefully get an idea closer to season start. Someone on fanatics posted originally, maybe they can remember more?

Edit: Let's assume he doesn't play 80. Still if he was named to start, he would be good enough have as reserve by your assessment Welshy?

mulvy wrote:Found this:

http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/the-good-oil-on-who-is-bas-first-choice-hooker-for-2017?xg_source=activity

Just speculation I guess but should hopefully get an idea closer to season start. Someone on fanatics posted originally, maybe they can remember more?

Edit: Let's assume he doesn't play 80. Still if he was named to start, he would be good enough have as reserve by your assessment Welshy?

Massive amount of doubts between Eels supports of his ability even when compared to there 2 other hookers on the roster in IDG and Pritchard, I'd steer clear until Arthur commits

That would be minute dependant mate and If I seen a bench hooker come TLT I would steer well clear

Welshy wrote:

Massive amount of doubts between Eels supports of his ability even when compared to there 2 other hookers on the roster in IDG and Pritchard, I'd steer clear until Arthur commits

That would be minute dependant mate and If I seen a bench hooker come TLT I would steer well clear

The post I saw originally on fanatics said that Arthur himself wanted an 80 minute hooker and King was looking like the best fit. Can't remember who posted it. Either way I'm interested and will be will be watching preseason, but might also come down to Segeyaro's price if he is registered.

mulvy wrote:

The post I saw originally on fanatics said that Arthur himself wanted an 80 minute hooker and King was looking like the best fit. Can't remember who posted it. Either way I'm interested and will be will be watching preseason, but might also come down to Segeyaro's price if he is registered.

Thanks mate will keep an eye out, at this moment, much too many variables for me to consider King

Aubusson is going to be different this year . I have heard that before he rocks into work to train the house down, he is having a extra weet-bix everyday. It is making all the difference!

Bren wrote:

IIRC I traded in Sandow early on in the season one year as he had a couple of 50 point scores back to back. At that point in time he had a massive break even and was projected to make 100k in a few weeks, so to make some quick cash I traded him in. The following 2-3 weeks he scored in the negatives or single digits and ended up only make 30-40k or something then proceeded to lose value extremely quickly.

And I bagged the living bejesus out of you

If Tia Maria and Latrell stay fit this year I see bumper seasons for both. I'm bringing 'em in on the basis of vast and untapped potential. Latrell is a TB LB specialist and doesn't mind a try. He'll have another full pre season and will have worked on his body. Last year he got an injury early and carried it all year, but still went OK. Same with Tia Maria on the body build up and he is a gun in the making. He looked great last year in those couple of games. Reminds me of Sterlo. I like those two as early PODs, along with Robbie the gun Farah and Elgey who I think will both have blinders this year. Just a few unsolicited pearls of wisdom for you blokes. Thank me later.

Rabbit wrote:If Tia Maria and Latrell stay fit this year I see bumper seasons for both. I'm bringing 'em in on the basis of vast and untapped potential. Latrell is a TB LB specialist and doesn't mind a try. He'll have another full pre season and will have worked on his body. Last year he got an injury early and carried it all year, but still went OK. Same with Tia Maria on the body build up and he is a gun in the making. He looked great last year in those couple of games. Reminds me of Sterlo.  I like those two as early PODs, along with Robbie the gun Farah and Elgey who I think will both have blinders this year. Just a few unsolicited pearls of wisdom for you blokes. Thank me later.

Latrell on the wing? or expecting Gordon on the wing and Latrell in the 1?

Wobbie eh Rabs.. Cheers mate but I might give that one a miss.

Welshy wrote:

Difference with someone like King is he is in a position which is tricky because there are only 2 position places (1 if you never sway from captain Cam) and if he stinks its a tough hole to get out of especially which his starting price so low, usually means big face-lifts elsehwhere in your team to correct it! Much more manoeuvrability in say the FRF or 2RF where you have extra spots to move guys around

decent choice if he starts and goes okay, very bad if he is scott moore

It could be a risk worth taking though if you have stacked backs. Normally one of them does a Teddy and there is a gun cow available somewhere. I thought Hodgson and Parcell were risky last year and went Smith and Friend. Stuck with them most of the year too and had an awful fizzle out, even with trades up my sleeve. I couldn't use them and my backs were fkd. A couple of my mates had Hodgson and Parcell all year and one finished top 50, the other top 100.

Guess what I'm saying is that the game is tricky. You need a good balance, but maybe HKR isn't so important now early in the year if you get a bit lucky. Also, some of the scores that were tabled were a joke. I think they make them up sometimes, based on Fanhub favourites

Rabbit wrote:

It could be a risk worth taking though if you have stacked backs. Normally one of them does a Teddy and there is a gun cow available somewhere. I thought Hodgson and Parcell were risky last year and went Smith and Friend. Stuck with them most of the year too and had an awful fizzle out, even with trades up my sleeve. I couldn't use them and my backs were fkd. A couple of my mates had Hodgson and Parcell all year and one finished top 50, the other top 100.

Guess what I'm saying is that the game is tricky. You need a good balance, but maybe HKR isn't so important now early in the year if you get a bit lucky. Also, some of the scores that were tabled were a joke. I think they make them up sometimes, based on Fanhub favourites

Parcell was injured for a fair chunk of the year so they must of dumped him at some point, and Hodgson still only averaged 48, 2 points above the previous years avg. so no big overs there, Friend made a shed load of cash and was monstering it early doors, that wasn't your problem it was probably poor selection of cows in other areas mate (backs by the sound of it)

plus who do you captain if you don't have CS9?

Welshy wrote:

Parcell was injured for a fair chunk of the year so they must of dumped him at some point, and Hodgson still only averaged 48, 2 points above the previous years avg. so no big overs there, Friend made a shed load of cash and was monstering it early doors, that wasn't your problem it was probably poor selection of cows in other areas mate (backs by the sound of it)

Yep. I suppose that's what I'm saying. My mates had Croker, Rapana, one had BJ and they both had the two El cheapo hookers. Remember how much they cost, compared to my two? Try 750k difference. Ouch. They didn't lose too much in HKR over the year and killed me in the backs, where I missed all the hooker boats (there was Garvey as well I think) and I gambled on a few cheap backs and a couple of mid range forwards that really fkd me over. The cheapy hookers ended up too expensive by the time I woke up. My point is, you can do well without a gun hooker these days I think. And a lot of arse. Lol. They did. I watched their teams closely every week and it pissed me right off. I stuck staunchly with my million dollar hookers and failed. The game has definitely changed. There doesn't seem to be explanation for some scores. I'm thinking King and maybe Mcinnes this year and stack everywhere else. I probably won't though :-)

Rabbit wrote:

Yep. I suppose that's what I'm saying. My mates had Croker, Rapana, one had BJ and they both had the two El cheapo hookers. Remember how much they cost, compared to my two?   Try 750k difference. Ouch. They didn't lose too much in HKR over the year and killed me in the backs, where I missed all the hooker boats (there was Garvey as well I think) and I gambled on a few cheap backs and a couple of mid range forwards that really fkd me over. The cheapy hookers ended up too expensive by the time I woke up. My point is, you can do well without a gun hooker these days I think. And a lot of arse. Lol. They did. I watched their teams closely every week and it pissed me right off. I stuck staunchly with my million dollar hookers and failed. The game has definitely  changed. There doesn't seem to be explanation for some scores. I'm thinking King and maybe Mcinnes this year and stack everywhere else. I probably won't though :-)

Nice to have a genuine fantasy discussion Rabs

I do know what you are saying mate all i was adding that there is more risk involved in the hooking spot due to less manouvability in comparison with other spots, problem you probably had as well was being reluctant in dumping your gun hookers for the quick cash makers like Garvey and Parcell when he got the gig full time, and not many fantasy stalwarts would of tbh.

I got lucky and jumped on the Gravy and Parcell train and it probably saved my season because i was struggling for cash early when LAM and another failed.

Been looking more into McInnes lately and his numbers when he plays 60+ mins are fantastic, if Seggy comes in cheapish I may start with that pair and get BJ + SioneMat in the CTR with Teddy, RTS and Hayne in the WFB

Been lurking all pre-season so thought I would get involved.

Last year was my first year of fantasy so was just a year of learning really. Hoping to get into it more this year and I have been reading every post in here hoping to absorb some sweet sweet knowledge. Got some ideas on my team but keeps chopping and changing every day.

But yeah good to have somewhere to talk about fantasy.

Also I live in the UK, any other poms post on here?

lewis9966 wrote:Been lurking all pre-season so thought I would get involved.

Last year was my first year of fantasy so was just a year of learning really. Hoping to get into it more this year and I have been reading every post in here hoping to absorb some sweet sweet knowledge. Got some ideas on my team but keeps chopping and changing every day.

But yeah good to have somewhere to talk about fantasy.

Also I live in the UK, any other poms post on here?

Welcome mate, you will find a fountain of information and fantasy knowledge in here!

Where in the UK are you based fella?