2017 NRL.com Fantasy thread part 62

Looks like Dugan will line up this weekend. He really is the ultimate glass cannon.
I am curious, Dragons fans of the forum, are you even sorry to see him go?
At least the Sharks have Holmes in backup. Dugan only completed 8 full games this year. Even glass-man Michael Gordon doubled him with 16 before he inevitably broke!

I mean, Dugan crying wolf and going off injured when other players would stay on happens so often, and last week versus the bunnies this disruption no doubt played a huge part in what led them to losing the game and tumbling out of the eight. Does he even add as much as it's worth him missing origin games + injury + leaving the game part way through the game 5-6 times per season ??

The emergence of Dufty must no doubt soften the blow of Dugan leaving somewhat

Just noticed the Premiership Ladder and if the Storm beat the Roosters this week, they will be 6 points clear in the Minor Premiership.
What do you think Craig Bellamy will do in regards to his star players and resting them or giving them healthy early marks at least if the Minor Premiership is already wrapped up ?????????????

Another week, another mediocre showing from the welsh lads

When will it end?

Welshy wrote:Another week, another mediocre showing from the welsh lads

When will it end?

Round 26

Stuffness wrote:

Round 26

I don't think my boys can even limp their way there pal!

Pacey's Best wrote:Just noticed the Premiership Ladder and if the Storm beat the Roosters this week, they will be 6 points clear in the Minor Premiership.
What do you think Craig Bellamy will do in regards to his star players and resting them or giving them healthy early marks at least if the Minor Premiership is already wrapped up ?????????????

Id still be surprised if they get rested entirely. Maybe the week after the roosters.. but not right on the eve of the finals. That has hurt the storm in the past.

Momentum is a delicate thing.

Storm have 3 of their 4 remaining games at home, so surely if any players are rested it will be towards the back end of games where they have a significant lead. Momentum is key leading into the finals.

Welshy wrote:Another week, another mediocre showing from the welsh lads

When will it end?

You were kissed on the dick by a unicorn in our ultimate matchup anyway. the raiders backs were well on the way to a big score until that paps sinbin and the sharks implosion. Don't give me that poor me shit, not when you've kept the avatar longer than needed in what must be some attempt to annoy me (it works)!

TysonFrizellsBottomBitch wrote:
You were kissed on the dick by a unicorn in our ultimate matchup anyway. the raiders backs were well on the way to a big score until that paps sinbin and the sharks implosion. Don't give me that poor me shit, not when you've kept the avatar longer than needed in what must be some attempt to annoy me (it works)!

I love our exchanges.

Papalii wound me right up, could of blown you out of the water on his own after he fell over the line early, he then decides to be a lazt fat c*nt. Make 16 tackles in 70 minutes then get binned. cock sucker

Pacey's Best wrote:Just noticed the Premiership Ladder and if the Storm beat the Roosters this week, they will be 6 points clear in the Minor Premiership.
What do you think Craig Bellamy will do in regards to his star players and resting them or giving them healthy early marks at least if the Minor Premiership is already wrapped up ?????????????

Smith wants to play 400 games, cronks final season at the storm and slater missed a whole season with injury. Even if bellamy wanted to rest these guys i dont think they would let him

Is RTS>Teddy a luxury trade?

Nrl4Life wrote:Is RTS>Teddy a luxury trade?

I think at this point in the season it comes down to how many trades you have left and your squad lineup. If it is your last trade then I would hold in case of injury.

Moose wrote:

I think at this point in the season it comes down to how many trades you have left and your squad lineup. If it is your last trade then I would hold in case of injury.

Smith Hodgson
Fifita Brown Vaughan Hoare
Crichton Gallen LOLO Taupau JDB Stimson
Munster DCE Feeney Field
Hayne Aubbs Scott LeBrown
Turbo Slater RTS MWZ Phythian

212k with 3 trades left

Nrl4Life wrote:

Smith Hodgson
Fifita Brown Vaughan Hoare
Crichton Slater LOLO Taupau JDB Stimson
Munster DCE Feeney Field
Hayne Aubbs Scott LeBrown
Turbo Slater RTS MWZ Phythian

212k with 3 trades left

Nice!

It would be ideal if you could slot Turbo into your CTRs since Hayne has been scoring 30's and bring Tedesco in at FB. There is a possibility that Aubs could shift to CTR if the Tupou rumors are true (rumored to be out for several weeks).

Moose wrote:

Nice!

It would be ideal if you could slot Turbo into your CTRs since Hayne has been scoring 30's and bring Tedesco in at FB. There is a possibility that Aubs could shift to CTR if the Tupou rumors are true (rumored to be out for several weeks).

Ok thanks

Nrl4Life wrote:

Ok thanks

Just my 2 cents man. Others may have different suggestions however I think trading Hayne out for Tedesco will strengthen your squad while still having Scott as backup in case Aubs does shift to CTR. Another alternative is to trade out Hayne, shift Turbo to CTR, Munster down to WFB and bring in Pearce.

I'd go Hayne to Teddy before RTS via Turbo as Moose suggested.

Nrl4Life wrote:

Smith Hodgson
Fifita Brown Vaughan Hoare
Crichton Gallen LOLO Taupau JDB Stimson
Munster DCE Feeney Field
Hayne Aubbs Scott LeBrown
Turbo Slater RTS MWZ Phythian

212k with 3 trades left

Tupou is injured and out for a few weeks so Aubbs may find himself playing in the centres. Keep an eye out on the team lists tomorrow and news throughout the week

Spectre wrote:

Tupou is injured and out for a few weeks so Aubbs may find himself playing in the centres. Keep an eye out on the team lists tomorrow and news throughout the week

This will probably be the case I'd say. With Cordner back I think Matterson keeps his second row spot too over Aubbs.

For some reason, I'm really favouring bringing in DCE over Pearce.