2018 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 7

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Archer wrote:
Even Friz is probably about equal in terms of any trades someone might do in any kinda comp.

I have Frizell in the draft comp. Tempted to bench him and play SST instead.

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Even Welshy? Even SI? Random

rhinoceroo wrote:There was an NRL.com article yesterday basically saying SST and Mitchell are both working with Jason Taylor and whoever looks the best in training will get the kicking tee, so nothing is set in stone there. All things equal, it would make a lot more sense to give it to the 80 minute player.

Breaking pictures from Bondi-Taylor has just given Taukeiaho the news that he thinks Latrell is a better goal kicker:

Moose wrote:

I have Frizell in the draft comp. Tempted to bench him and play SST instead.

OI, who bloody asked you!
Don't listen to him Welshy, Friz is gonna be the equivalent of Brown this season and should be considered as such in any trade negotiation.

Archer wrote:

Speedball Deluxe wrote:Love this place. Yes I've had a few beers and feeling warm n fuzzy!

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These are some stats I've drawn up on a bunch of FRF/2RF options I've been weighing up based off the 2018 Team Planner. Apologies for any minor stuff ups as I've done it all manually. Reasoning for different guidelines on minimum amount of minutes are based on what I'm realistically expecting them to get in 2018 and what their output could be. Keen to get feedback on all this.

Kevans: Semi keen, although 4 forwards on the Eels bench don't help
Rochow: If he's starting 2rf, I'd pick him over McQueen.
SST: Keen! Considering his 2017 stats are more realistic than 2016 as he's likely to be in the Prop rotation and likely to get 3-4 pts extra from conversions)
Liu: not as keen after looking at things with a larger sample size than just his few games at starting lock end of 2017.
Aubs: strongly considering him now although BJ is locked in to my CTRs so this will be a big change to my overall team.
Lowe: see other options with more value.
NAS: Seems like a good option, although Rochow seems like a cheaper DPP alternative.


2016 Stats:

Kevans: 37 in 40 mins (minimum 35 mins, 12 games)
Latu: 36 in 47 mins (minimum 35 mins, 22 games)
Rochow (starting 2nd Row, only 5 games): 43 in 80 mins
McQueen (starting 2nd Row, 13 games, min. 70 mins): 41 in 78 mins
SST: 50 in 63 mins (minimum 40 mins, 17 games - 27 conversions)
Isaac Liu: 41 in 55 mins (minimum 40 mins, 12 games)
Aubs: 43 in ~80 mins (starting 2rf, 15 games)
Ethan Lowe: 49 in ~80 mins (starting 2rf, 21 games)
RFM: 35 in 50 mins (minimum 40 mins, 5 game sample size)

2017 stats

NAS: 42 in 41 mins (minimum 34 mins, 11 games)
Elliott: 38 in 71 mins (minimum 50 mins, 15 games)
SST: 44 in 51 mins (minimum 40 mins, 10 games - no conversions)
Isaac Liu: 39 in 47 mins (minimum 40 mins, 14 games)
Aubs: 47 in ~80 mins (starting 2RF, 13 games)
Lowe: 45 in games over 70 mins, 15 games
RFM: 37 in 55 mins (minimum 40 mins, 7 games)

Dttragic2016 wrote:These are some stats I've drawn up on a bunch of FRF/2RF options I've been weighing up based off the 2018 Team Planner. Apologies for any minor stuff ups as I've done it all manually. Reasoning for different guidelines on minimum amount of minutes are based on what I'm realistically expecting them to get in 2018 and what their output could be. Keen to get feedback on all this.

Kevans: Semi keen, although 4 forwards on the Eels bench don't help
Rochow: If he's starting 2rf, I'd pick him over McQueen.
SST: Keen! Considering his 2017 stats are more realistic than 2016 as he's likely to be in the Prop rotation and likely to get 3-4 pts extra from conversions)
Liu: not as keen after looking at things with a larger sample size than just his few games at starting lock end of 2017.
Aubs: strongly considering him now although BJ is locked in to my CTRs so this will be a big change to my overall team.
Lowe: see other options with more value.
NAS: Seems like a good option, although Rochow seems like a cheaper DPP alternative.


2016 Stats:

Kevans: 37 in 40 mins (minimum 35 mins, 12 games)
Latu: 36 in 47 mins (minimum 35 mins, 22 games)
Rochow (starting 2nd Row, only 5 games): 43 in 80 mins
McQueen (starting 2nd Row, 13 games, min. 70 mins): 41 in 78 mins
SST: 50 in 63 mins (minimum 40 mins, 17 games - 27 conversions)
Isaac Liu: 41 in 55 mins (minimum 40 mins, 12 games)
Aubs: 43 in ~80 mins (starting 2rf, 15 games)
Ethan Lowe: 49 in ~80 mins (starting 2rf, 21 games)
RFM: 35 in 50 mins (minimum 40 mins, 5 game sample size)

2017 stats

NAS: 42 in 41 mins (minimum 34 mins, 11 games)
Elliott: 38 in 71 mins (minimum 50 mins, 15 games)
SST: 44 in 51 mins (minimum 40 mins, 10 games - no conversions)
Isaac Liu: 39 in 47 mins (minimum 40 mins, 14 games)
Aubs: 47 in ~80 mins (starting 2RF, 13 games)
Lowe: 45 in games over 70 mins, 15 games
RFM: 37 in 55 mins (minimum 40 mins, 7 games)

Yeah, keen as on Rochow after his trial form. Hopefully ET is right for Round 1 so we know what Cleary's long term plans are.

Would you go Rochow over say oh i dunno...Whitehead SI?

With JT7 playing half alongside Te-Maire Marting and Morgo into the centres till linnett gets back I think JT can pick up a whole bunch of points on KM hogging the kicks and way more ball without Morgo in the halves. JT can easily score 55+ for the first half of the season till morgo is back in the halves

Revraiser wrote:


You confirmed i was in both via PM yesterday ??

Mate it's the weirdest thing - it's showing you're in there again now! All sorted then haha.

StormTrooper96 wrote:With JT7 playing half alongside Te-Maire Marting and Morgo into the centres till linnett gets back I think JT can pick up a whole bunch of points on KM hogging the kicks and way more ball without Morgo in the halves. JT can easily score 55+ for the first half of the season till morgo is back in the halves

Bowen will play CTR?

StormTrooper96 wrote:With JT7 playing half alongside Te-Maire Marting and Morgo into the centres till linnett gets back I think JT can pick up a whole bunch of points on KM hogging the kicks and way more ball without Morgo in the halves. JT can easily score 55+ for the first half of the season till morgo is back in the halves

Where did you see this written? Linnett could be out for 2-3 months, surely they wouldn't have Morgan in the centres for that long :O ?

Morgo came out and said he is playing centre and Martin will play 5/8

Archer wrote:
Even Welshy?  Even SI? Random

Yep, those blokes too!

Archer wrote:Would you go Rochow over say oh i dunno...Whitehead SI?

If Rochow starts and Whitehead doesn't get the Lock possy, then I'd say yes I'd take the chance mate.

Rochow was tremendous in the trials. He has proven he can be a gun. He is DPP FRF/SRF and is $300k cheaper. I'd take a 40 average out of him and run with the cash grab. I'd probably actually settle for a 35 average knowing I have 300k to spend elsewhere.

I haven't looked at B/E's and what cash rises we can expect this year though.

If Whitehead is named at Lock I might even pick both . The thing that will make me nervous though is if ET isn't ready round 1 and then when he comes back Cleary shifts everyone around.

Speedball Deluxe wrote:

Archer wrote:
Even Welshy?  Even SI? Random

Yep, those blokes too!

I dont care if there are six forwards on the eels bench, I dont think Brown will be spelled for the sake of giving lesser players a run. The coach wants to win games

Surely Green won't actually move the Dally M halfback of the year into the centres for 2 months to cover an injury they could competently cover with an actual centre