2019 NRL.com Fantasy thread part 1

Krump wrote:Whats the general consensus on forking out the cash for Cook? Its a big spend after such a huge year and having a new coach.

I've been pondering that the last few days. There's certainly a risk of second year syndrome. Even if he does score as well as last year, including him may mean one or two less guns in the squad which means you'll ultimately need more trades to achieve a final team. I'm open-minded but at this stage I'm leaning towards leaving him out.

Mulvy wrote:

I've been pondering that the last few days. There's certainly a risk of second year syndrome. Even if he does score as well as last year, including him may mean one or two less guns in the squad which means you'll ultimately need more trades to achieve a final team. I'm open-minded but at this stage I'm leaning towards leaving him out.

I’m leaning towards McInnis going bigger this year or even McCullough at his price and the idea that seebs loves an 80 minute hooker.

I don't think Cook will be the same. Still a gun and a keeper, but too expensive and will definitely lose money. I'm with ST for the same reason. It will be a Mac for me

StormTrooper96 wrote:
I’m leaning towards McInnis going bigger this year or even McCullough at his price and the idea that seebs loves an 80 minute hooker.

Cam Smith's the tricky one. His last three years go 66.6, 62.6, 59.7. The start of a decline?? Or take out his sin bin match and injury affected game and the avg is 63. Hmm.

No Worries wrote:I don't think Cook will be the same. Still a gun and a keeper, but too expensive and will definitely lose money. I'm with ST for the same reason. It will be a Mac for me

For hooker or captain or both?

I've been reading the sc forum & apparently part of the reason Napa was released was because L. Collins is rated so highly. In 2018 Collins played 23 mins/game, Napa played 42 mins/game. Apparently Collins is the apple of the coaches eye so imo it's logical to assume Collins should get a big minute boost in 2019 to match Napa's 2018 minutes. What do you reckon boys.

White Lightning wrote:I've been reading the sc forum & apparently part of the reason Napa was released was because L. Collins is rated so highly. In 2018 Collins played 23 mins/game, Napa played 42 mins/game. Apparently Collins is the apple of the coaches eye so imo it's logical to assume Collins should get a big minute boost in 2019 to match Napa's 2018 minutes. What do you reckon boys.

Could be worth a shout. Can't wait to see the bench rotation in the WCC.

Mulvy wrote:

Cam Smith's the tricky one. His last three years go 66.6, 62.6, 59.7. The start of a decline?? Or take out his sin bin match and injury affected game and the avg is 63. Hmm.

Agree, Smith is a tricky one this year. If you leave cook and smith out you need to find a suitable captaincy option. Maybe Crichton? Running off cronk seems appealing

White Lightning wrote:I've been reading the sc forum & apparently part of the reason Napa was released was because L. Collins is rated so highly. In 2018 Collins played 23 mins/game, Napa played 42 mins/game. Apparently Collins is the apple of the coaches eye so imo it's logical to assume Collins should get a big minute boost in 2019 to match Napa's 2018 minutes. What do you reckon boys.

Nat Butcher is highly rated too (or used to be).

What is there full strength lineup this year?

JWH Friend ?
Cordner Crichton
?

I'd think Taukeiaho and Radley, possibly Liu as well would be contenders for starting spot.
Trials might show up something different.

Plenty of bench minutes available though for someone.

White Lightning wrote:so imo it's logical to assume Collins should get a big minute boost in 2019 to match Napa's 2018 minutes. What do you reckon boys.

this sounds like the Kane Evans chat of a couple of years ago

my tv broke wrote:

this sounds like the Kane Evans chat of a couple of years ago

Apart from Haas im gonna try to avoid all bench props, mid range props that may or may not have increased minutes. Hopefully someone like TPJ is still DPP. Then I might start with a 60 min prop like Taupau

Mulvy wrote:

For hooker or captain or both?

Bit hard to captain a player not in your side Captain Morgan.

No Worries wrote:

Bit hard to captain a player not in your side Captain Morgan.

Ha, just noticed one of the administrators on the Cowboys forum stole my avatar. Or else we're just both really clever.

Players I'm pretty sure I'll be starting with Early doors

Macca
Vaughan
Tolman
Gillett
Morgan
Staggs/Bird
Jack Williams
C Murray
DEdwards/Hughes
Tedesco
Stimson
Capewell CTR if possible

probable cheapies

Boyle
Lomax
Moga
Haas
Salmon
Fuimaono
Lawrie if not JDB

Any team builders lying around?

Thanks

Is that Morgan Boyle Welshy? I was keen on him too but Titans seem pretty lousy for forwards for a change

James, Arrow, Boyd, Wallace, Procotor, King, Hipgrave, Cartwright, Latu, Matthews, Stockwell, Boyle and Whitbread

I don't think I'll start with any Titans this year

Mighty Fishes wrote:Is that Morgan Boyle Welshy? I was keen on him too but Titans seem pretty lousy for forwards for a change

James, Arrow, Boyd, Wallace, Procotor, King, Hipgrave, Cartwright, Latu, Matthews, Stockwell, Boyle and Whitbread

I don't think I'll start with any Titans this year

Yes mate if he works his way back into rotation will be a good earner, probably needs an injury or 2 though

Krump wrote:Whats the general consensus on forking out the cash for Cook? Its a big spend after such a huge year and having a new coach.

He is one of the fittest blokes in the comp so I have no concerns on him physically being able to back it up. My major concern is Bennett has never been a huge fan of big minute hookers always leaning towards a bench utility. It is probably a wait and see for me

Welshy wrote:Players I'm pretty sure I'll be starting with Early doors

Macca
Vaughan
Tolman
Gillett
Morgan
Staggs/Bird
Jack Williams
C Murray
DEdwards/Hughes
Tedesco
Stimson
Capewell CTR if possible

probable cheapies

Boyle
Lomax
Moga
Haas
Salmon
Fuimaono
Lawrie if not JDB

Jack Williams is a good shout. If they didn't pick up Woods he would probably have the role as first middle off the bench, not sure if there are enough minutes to start the year with Fifita, Prior, Gallen and Woods taking the majority but should pick up a bigger role towards the end. Will be a slow burner IMO

White Lightning wrote:I've been reading the sc forum & apparently part of the reason Napa was released was because L. Collins is rated so highly. In 2018 Collins played 23 mins/game, Napa played 42 mins/game. Apparently Collins is the apple of the coaches eye so imo it's logical to assume Collins should get a big minute boost in 2019 to match Napa's 2018 minutes. What do you reckon boys.

Milchy wrote:

Nat Butcher is highly rated too (or used to be).

What is there full strength lineup this year?

JWH Friend ?
Cordner Crichton
?

I'd think Taukeiaho and Radley, possibly Liu as well would be contenders for starting spot.
Trials might show up something different.

Plenty of bench minutes available though for someone.

Plenty of minutes to go around in the pack with the loss of Matterson and Napa. Crichton slots in to a big minute role on the edge with him and Cordner playing close to 80 every week. Robbo has always loved a bench utility so I don't see that changing for 2019. Bench impact is also a very big part of the game plan so expect some players that can up the tempo off the bench. I expect something like this for the early rounds with Aubbo spending time at hooker and the 17 position rotating dependent on opponent.

8.JWH
9.Friend
10.Tauk
11.Cordner
12.Crichton
13.Liu
14.Aubbo
15.Radley
16.Tetevano
17.Collins/Tupouniua/Butcher



Tl;dr the only Roosters forward I will be touching is Crichton until we see how things shake out