2018 NRL.com Fantasy thread part 3

Milchcow wrote:
On those predictions

Suli and Liddle unlikely for round 1. Fonua should get a run. Maybe Marshall as bench utility (or ET to spend time as hooker) I also wouldn't be surprised to see Aloiai in the 17. Marsters may beat Naiqama to a spot as well.

For Knights, reports were that Lachlan Fitzgibbon was training as left edge

For the Cowboys, I am amazed at how stable their team has been over the past few years. Easiest starting 13 to predict in the league.

I did like Fonua at his price

Haven't seen anyone mention Woods as an FRF option? Wasn't he fairly consistent last year? Seems to be minutes on offer at the Dogs, or am I missing something? (apart from the fact no one really rates the guy).

I know J Thompson has never been relevant, but is there a chance he improves his points at Manly? Seems to have the game to score points, strong in defence, throws offloads and plays big minutes. Just never seems to score?

Also, Ma'u, any room for improvement there? seems he spent a lot of time in the Backs last season, but I cant remember if that really affected his scoring?

the warriors forward rotation could be interesting as well. if paasi plays second row, and afoa is benched then the warriors might no longer have 3 80 min backrowers freeing up minutes in the front row for vete etc.. will need more info in the trials

Fortitude wrote:Haven't seen anyone mention Woods as an FRF option? Wasn't he fairly consistent last year? Seems to be minutes on offer at the Dogs, or am I missing something? (apart from the fact no one really rates the guy).

I know J Thompson has never been relevant, but is there a chance he improves his points at Manly? Seems to have the game to score points, strong in defence, throws offloads and plays big minutes. Just never seems to score?

Also, Ma'u, any room for improvement there? seems he spent a lot of time in the Backs last season, but I cant remember if that really affected his scoring?

Woods played massive minutes at the Tigers, and just can't see him replicating that in a team that also has Klemmer and Tolman.

Warriors wrote:

Evans is a plodder, good for 30 and that's that. Wouldn't bother.

Well priced at 22 I'd only need him to score 32 to make some cash (but with potential for more if he ends up starting). I had Lodge down to make 35 priced at 25 so, same same, except Evans' slightly cheaper starting price allows me to squeeze Fifita in.

Love that we can have 3 hookers this year, cook, smith and raiders cheapie looking like locks in my team.

Kodi Nikorima, anyone? Priced at 37 but with an average of 47 in ten 80-minute games at halfback last year.

Milchcow wrote:

Woods played massive minutes at the Tigers, and just can't see him replicating that in a team that also has Klemmer and Tolman.

Who makes up the minutes at the Tigers?? Surely not packer and Matalino. Twal and McQueen picking up extra work?

One player that really stood out for me in regards to those team lists was RFM - games he has played in the last two years given 35 minutes or more he has played at an average score of 38 in 50 minutes. Surely if starting second rower he can average at least that for the season. Welcome to my team if starting RFM - loves a tackle break and offload too.

Don't think CNK will push ahead of Maumalo in the pecking order unfortunately.

Not really fantasy relevant but that's a big call considering how things played out last year with those two.

Just ended up with a backline of

Aitken, Milne
Teddy, Mitchell, Ponga

Overkill ????

I'm struggling with the makeup of the 8 bench spots

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:Just ended up with a backline of

Aitken, Milne
Teddy, Mitchell, Ponga

Overkill ????

Exactly my back five with Kennar as cover at the moment.

Although my team is Smithless and full of midrangers.

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:Just ended up with a backline of

Aitken, Milne
Teddy, Mitchell, Ponga

Overkill ????

All Tackle Breakers - which are worth 3 points. Not bad I say. I might skimp on halves and just run Watson and Cartwright if starting second row.

Warriors wrote:

Exactly my back five with Kennar as cover at the moment.

Although my team is Smithless and full of midrangers.

I got rid of Aitken, I just can't seem to justify that amount in the centres.

My halves are currently empty.

Pretty much have no idea this season. It's tough

rhinoceroo wrote:Kodi Nikorima, anyone? Priced at 37 but with an average of 47 in ten 80-minute games at halfback last year.

Scored six tries in those ten games, will it continue? Maybe but I think not. IMO he's a little underpriced but an awkward price where you'd really want him to kick on and approach 50 but I don't think he will.

Warriors wrote:

Exactly my back five with Kennar as cover at the moment.

Although my team is Smithless and full of midrangers.

Haha, mine too!

So which of our players actually score? Is it the 13 or the 17?

Smith
JBrom, Lodge
Harris, Murray, Arrow
Watson, Cartwright
Aitken, Milne
Teddy, Mitchell, Ponga

Cook, NAS, RFM, Latu

Croker, Garvey, Kennar, TWright

Feels solid but obviously some big ifs in there.

filthridden wrote:So which of our players actually score? Is it the 13 or the 17?

Pretty sure it's the 17 filth.