2018 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 17

Mearcats wrote:

Most definitely! That's the best plan. Neither will shift immensely (barring a monster score) this week. The only thing to be careful with is how long the panthers young fella will be around. I think Robinson will hold down that side while Toops is out, regardless of the avatar bet some of the boys have running on here.

Yeah I am definitely leaning towards Robinson, need another Rooster in my team hoping that their team on paper can perform on field and a player like him can make some cheap TB's and LB's and maybe bag a few four n twenty's for the next 10 weeks.

Milchcow wrote:

Multiple average by 15,000 for rough idea.

of course he won't score exactly 39 each week, so hope for another 60+ in a few weeks, and trade out when he maxes out from that

I don't have. He's a Croft sell to option

Rabbit wrote:I had such a shit week last week, I’m going to do what I never do. Ask for advice. I can’t believe the carnage from 826 to 641 with basically the same team.

I’m thinking Croft to Benji jnr, for coverage at FB and half, plus Papalli to Ese Ese. I think he’s the best of the Arrow, TPJ, EE trio. I’ll hang on to Lolohea as I reckon he will end up gold.

Leaves me with this;

Cook, McInnes
Ese Ese, McGuire
Murray, Fitzgibbon, Rochow, Griffin, RFM
Cleary, Douehie, Cartwright
Kennar, Aubbs
Ponga, Benji Jnr, Thompson

Kikau, Havalli, Godinet, Lolohea

I know Aubbs is an absolute trap, but he can wait unless he doesn’t start, then I’m fucked as I have no CTR cover.

Thoughts ?

I wouldn't dream of giving someone as highly rated and revered as yourself any advice Rabs, would only stand to confirm my pleb status. I'll leave that to the Gods of The Game

Mearcats wrote:

Absolutely nothing wrong with the money mate! It's a bit of a catch 22 though in that you need the money to get the final gun filled roster but by loading up on cows you gotta burn more trades than the bloke who has a few set and forgets in to begin with. In all honesty though, with a different format this year, so much player movement during the off season and only two rounds in, who can say who will and won't be a gun. Barring a handful of players, I am seriously reconsidering who I would call a gun based on last years stats.

It's a common argument that @Welshy and I like to have!

I know, so hard to read this year. I'm not sold on keeping Lichaa, that's the only thing, especially with Brown now on the bench, but liking D and Lichaa won't lose cash at the moment so it's a safe steady option. Thanks again.

Rabbit wrote:I had such a shit week last week, I’m going to do what I never do. Ask for advice. I can’t believe the carnage from 826 to 641 with basically the same team.

I’m thinking Croft to Benji jnr, for coverage at FB and half, plus Papalli to Ese Ese. I think he’s the best of the Arrow, TPJ, EE trio. I’ll hang on to Lolohea as I reckon he will end up gold.

Leaves me with this;

Cook, McInnes
Ese Ese, McGuire
Murray, Fitzgibbon, Rochow, Griffin, RFM
Cleary, Douehie, Cartwright
Kennar, Aubbs
Ponga, Benji Jnr, Thompson

Kikau, Havalli, Godinet, Lolohea

I know Aubbs is an absolute trap, but he can wait unless he doesn’t start, then I’m fucked as I have no CTR cover.

Thoughts ?

Offloading Croft & Papalii is the way to go...
I like the Ese'ese pick...
Benji jnr is a bit of a gamble, but he mostly played hooker and should do ok with the base-stats

Bad luck with the timing of your trip
I'm sure you'll bounce back this week

For those still holding, reports Katoa back at training today, hoping to be fir by rd6

hymenbustas wrote:For the loophole to work, you would need Katoa to be in your Interchange, not starting 13 right? Can it be at any number interchange or has to be #17?

With Katoa in your interchange (any number 14-17) you can loophole any position. But for this to work well you need Katoa to play late in the round, last week with Katoa playing first game you couldn't effectively loop with him in your interchange)


With Katoa in your WFB you can loophole between 2 WFB in your 18-21. Doing it this way means you need the WFB you are using as potential loop to lock out late (along with a non WFB player to swap with him)

I have locked in my trades, cutting the dead wood, so now every player in my squad is making money.

Have gone with:
Leilua > RTS for a huge upgrade on a guy about to lose money. WFBs are now RTS, Rapana, Ponga
Crichton > Murray to save $300k for hopefully similar scores and cash increases instead of decreases.

Now plan to sit on my trades for a few weeks, while my cash cows increase in value each week.

Sitting in 69th overall just 55 points behind 1st. Feeling like this is my week after some unfortunate performances last week (Rochow, BJ, Kikau, Taupau playing 35 minutes when on fire) that killed my chances of taking the lead.

The whole team is looking very strong and feeling good about my chances from here.

Rabbit wrote:I had such a shit week last week, I’m going to do what I never do. Ask for advice. I can’t believe the carnage from 826 to 641 with basically the same team.

I’m thinking Croft to Benji jnr, for coverage at FB and half, plus Papalli to Ese Ese. I think he’s the best of the Arrow, TPJ, EE trio. I’ll hang on to Lolohea as I reckon he will end up gold.

Leaves me with this;

Cook, McInnes
Ese Ese, McGuire
Murray, Fitzgibbon, Rochow, Griffin, RFM
Cleary, Douehie, Cartwright
Kennar, Aubbs
Ponga, Benji Jnr, Thompson

Kikau, Havalli, Godinet, Lolohea

I know Aubbs is an absolute trap, but he can wait unless he doesn’t start, then I’m fucked as I have no CTR cover.

Thoughts ?

I would keep Croft and dump Aubbs.

i might be being stubborn, but I still hold out hope that Croft can hit is scores of 2017. Certainly I think he is more likely to hit 40s than a benched Aubusson (and late changes are entirely possible, but I think Matterson is more likely to get the gig)

Ahh screw it, not gonna be fancy. Gun and Cows prevails.

Minimises disappointments and guarantees money being made with similar scores, here's hoping.

SST and Croft > Murray and Doughy

Leaves me plenty of cash, and I do wish those that hold Croft all the best, just feel this is best way forward.

Milchcow wrote:

I would keep Croft and dump Aubbs.

i might be being stubborn, but I still hold out hope that Croft can hit is scores of 2017.  Certainly I think he is more likely to hit 40s than a benched Aubusson (and late changes are entirely possible, but I think Matterson is more likely to get the gig)

Fat fingers accidently hit the downvote button. Sorry mate, I’ll give you an up on the next post.

Now with Aubbs, I thought about it hard, but there’s no one to bring in? If I do, it’s still a lousy centre, no DPP and no back up. I think the black widow has me in his grasp......again. There’s no fuckin escape once you’ve got the bastard.

Mearcats wrote:For those still holding, reports Katoa back at training today, hoping to be fir by rd6

Could I possible keep him in my EMG for another 3 weeks

StormTrooper96 wrote:Will Isaako be kicking goals with Kahu out?

The best way to think of it is like this "in the rare chance the broncos have the chance to kick at goal, Isaako is the most likely to miss the kick"

Mearcats wrote:

I wouldn't dream of giving someone as highly rated and revered as yourself any advice Rabs, would only stand to confirm my pleb status. I'll leave that to the Gods of The Game

Thanks champ. As useless as an ashtray on a motorcycle

Fortitude wrote:

The best way to think of it is like this "in the rare chance the broncos have the chance to kick at goal, Isaako is the most likely to miss the kick"

BRONCOS 20 - 10 TIGERS

Heard it here first.

@Milchcow Do I hold Croft? Only used 1 trade and don't see where his points are coming from. Feel need to move to ideally Doueihi for cash to use on Murray and maybe FRF next 1-2 weeks. Other than that Thompson looks solid

CS9 Cook
Lodge Rochow (Kikau)
Griffin Tohu Merrin Carty RFM
DCE Croft
Hiku Kennar
Ponga Teddy Latrell

(Katoa) Havili Isaako Croker

StormTrooper96 wrote:

BRONCOS 20 - 10 TIGERS

Heard it here first.

Isaako kicked 10 penalty goals was the bit you forgot to include.

StormTrooper96 wrote:

Fortitude wrote:

The best way to think of it is like this "in the rare chance the broncos have the chance to kick at goal, Isaako is the most likely to miss the kick"

BRONCOS 20 - 10 TIGERS

Heard it here first.

Broncos 28 Tigers 4. And that's from a Tigers supporter.

StormTrooper96 wrote:

Could I possible keep him in my EMG for another 3 weeks

I'm relishing using him to see Kikau score and loophole if poor

Rabbit wrote:

Thanks champ. As useless as an ashtray on a motorcycle

Thought you'd like that and got the downvote that I expected so I reciprocated in turn. I was actually happy to help and looking over your team (the initial response was a bit of banter) but if you won't take Milchys advice you sure as hell won't listen to me! Cheers for the Wednesday arv laugh anyways ya wet blanket!