2017 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 6

SoylentGreen wrote:Sironen throws up some interesting options - in fitting him in i've ended up shuffling a lot of my team around, but i'm pretty happy with the result:

Smith, Hodgson
Daifiti, Gurgess, Ese Ese, Winterstein
Surgess, McGuire, ET, SMat, Wallace, Sironen
Norman, Lamb, Elgey, Hingano
Walker, Idris, Rennings, Scott
RTS, Hayne, Phythian, Burns, Edwards

(138/143k players in the backline all placeholders pending TLT)

Winterstein is a 2fr. Should that be someone else.

filthridden wrote:Sorry to be the one to break the bad news, SI but sounds like old Timmy Simona has been a naughty boy betting on NRL games.

It's Random that will be crushed mate. But for realsies what has happened?

Chewie wrote:

filthridden wrote:Sorry to be the one to break the bad news, SI but sounds like old Timmy Simona has been a naughty boy betting on NRL games.

I just googled "Simona"

 I didn't know he has a lingerie business on the side

I did.

Oh wow, just got the Member's email. Gotta say if true it frees up cap space.

Also Re: Simona

"The NRL today issued a notice of intention to cancel the registration of Wests Tigers player Tim Simona.

The notice relates to alleged breaches of the rules relating to gambling on NRL matches.

Simona will now be prohibited from training or playing with the club until the matter is finalised.

He will be given a chance to respond to the allegations before a final determination is made.

The NRL will not be commenting further until the matter is resolved."

http://www.nrl.com/nrl-statement-on-tim-simona/tabid/10874/newsid/103848/default.aspx

Although he may somehow end up at the Titans because of all this I bet.

^ You got to think his contract would state something about his NRL contract being terminated they don't have to fulfill contract obligations to him. So I would say if he is gone, that frees up space.

Chewie wrote:

Nice to see Pearce in a team for a change

Never liked him but seems like he has a much more mature head on his shoulders now and has actually changed his life around a bit - Roosters look a lot stronger too so I expect some more attack stats and he was looking good at the back end of last season.

Sounds like the NRL have their ducks in a row as they are issuing him with a notice of intent to cancel his contract.

SoylentGreen wrote:Sironen throws up some interesting options - in fitting him in i've ended up shuffling a lot of my team around, but i'm pretty happy with the result:

Smith, Hodgson
Daifiti, Gurgess, Ese Ese, Winterstein
Surgess, McGuire, ET, SMat, Wallace, Sironen
Norman, Lamb, Elgey, Hingano
Walker, Idris, Rennings, Scott
RTS, Hayne, Phythian, Burns, Edwards

(138/143k players in the backline all placeholders pending TLT)

Winterstein worst ppm for forwards last season

SI wrote:

It's Random that will be crushed mate. But for realsies what has happened?

Damit, knew it was one of you and took a punt.
Funnily enough that sounds like what Timmy did.

Random wrote:^ You got to think his contract would state something about his NRL contract being terminated they don't have to fulfill contract obligations to him. So I would say if he is gone, that frees up space.

I have no doubt we'll find a way to keep paying him on our cap even if he gets sacked and becomes a garbo.

Also for those floating around. Today is the last day to sign up for the NRL Fantasy Fanatics Leagues. Which includes getting to play in the Fanatic Overall Group (FOG) for the year. So make sure you sign up in the following thread.

https://www.nrlfantasyfanatics.com/t402-2017-nrl-fantasy-leagues-registration-thread

Also if you are new to Fanatic Leagues, post a screenshot of your rank from last season to help with your placement.

I think i have to drop Fifita to get a 2nd hooker

Shanbon wrote:I think i have to drop Fifita to get a 2nd hooker

Don't be so silly.

Shanbon wrote:I think i have to drop Fifita to get a 2nd hooker

Somewhere, sometime... a coach has had that exact thought before...