2019 NRL.com Fantasy thread part 4

bluetige wrote:I guess with Tatola we will get a better idea of his position in the Rabbitohs hierarchy in the charity shield. Usually the first half of the charity shield provides the best indication of starter lineups than any other NRL trial. Thats my take anyway.

With the possible exception of the world club challenge, assuming teams want to win it and field their best side.

Edit: be interesting to see how Radley is used.

Haven't seen anyone talk about Radley for a while, what's the run down on him?

Mulvy wrote:

With the possible exception of the world club challenge, assuming teams want to win it and field their best side.

I did say NRL trial, but talking about the world club challenge, in the past I expect that to be an awesome selection trial only to be butt raped by Kane Evans and Brodie Croft whom I selected solely after watching this game.

It's still a informative type trial though, just made a bad selection in those years

Really warming to a backline of Drinkwater/Edwards/Watson

Thickshake wrote:Haven't seen anyone talk about Radley for a while, what's the run down on him?

Some people think he may get the starting lock role, and more minutes/scoring

They might keep Liu as starting lock and bring Radley on for impact.

Supercoach players all seem dead keen on him. Fantasy players seem a bit wary at the moment.

Given the World Club Challenge is a proper game and not a mickey mouse trial we should be able to use that to get a reasonable read on how he'll be used this year.

So who’s putting Knight or Tatola in their side if one of them will be starting for the first few weeks for 300k? Could be a cheat way to potentially score 35 points or so from 300k for the first few weeks and use the cash elsewhere and then decide what to do later on.

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:Really warming to a backline of Drinkwater/Edwards/Watson

I like that too. Watson will make my team for sure. Just debating whether it's worth spending that much on CTW initially. That said, all 3 could turn out keepers

bluetige wrote:

I did say NRL trial, but talking about the world club challenge, in the past I expect that to be an awesome selection trial only to be butt raped by Kane Evans and Brodie Croft whom I selected solely after watching this game.

It's still a informative type trial though, just made a bad selection in those years

hmm, Melbourne club legend moving on, replacement has had a mere taste of first grade but excelled in what we've seen of him. Welcome to my team Brodie Croft Scott Drinkwater


In fairness to Croft, he had 4-5 great fantasy games prior to 2018, and when he got back in the team after a crap first month, his scoring went back to what people were hoping for. I don't think picking Croft was a bad decision, based on the stats available I was comfortable getting him, and would likely make the same decision again.

But like Croft, Drinkwater is a little on the expensive side to be risk free. How long do you give him to hit his stride if he doesn't fire from the get go?

TheWeapon wrote:

I like that too. Watson will make my team for sure. Just debating whether it's worth spending that much on CTW initially. That said, all 3 could turn out keepers

You’re gonna keep those 3 over Teddy, Turbo and Ponga?

Welshy wrote:

Milchy wrote:


Wait until we start getting some trial teams named, then everyone's doubts will set in.

The excitement builds Milch!
Super League has started anyway for me so I'm happy enough!

Decent squad on paper for your mob. I didn’t watch the 2nd Half but Hurrell looked like he was lifting his knees again a bit too high running into tackles. Looked good though.

Sipi1994 wrote:

You’re gonna keep those 3 over Teddy, Turbo and Ponga?

This is a very good question!
Sipi talks to much sense for my liking.

Sipi1994 wrote:So who’s putting Knight or Tatola in their side if one of them will be starting for the first few weeks for 300k? Could be a cheat way to potentially score 35 points or so from 300k for the first few weeks and use the cash elsewhere and then decide what to do later on.

Its a maybe from me, will watch them closely in charity shield.

I haven't selected a team yet, probably won't until TLT, but I have made a spreadsheet with over 80 candidates at the moment. Then come TLT its a process of elimination before select my final 21.

TheWeapon wrote:

I like that too. Watson will make my team for sure. Just debating whether it's worth spending that much on CTW initially. That said, all 3 could turn out keepers

In the end I will probably run two of those and a cow that pops up.

Centres are currently Capewell pending a 80min gig and Lomax who can be moved depending on where that cow pops up

From recent memory Sharks CTRs always seem to score well so hoping Xerri nabs one

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:

In the end I will probably run two of those and a cow that pops up.

Centres are currently Capewell pending a 80min gig and Lomax who can be moved depending on where that cow pops up

From recent memory Sharks CTRs always seem to score well so hoping Xerri nabs one

Over Dugan and Morris? Doubt it. Morrison has said he's in the running for a wing spot though.

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:

This is a very good question!
Sipi talks to much sense for my liking.

I just can’t see how you can call all those three keepers with teddy, Turbo and Ponga in the game.

Milchy wrote:

hmm, Melbourne club legend moving on, replacement has had a mere taste of first grade but excelled in what we've seen of him. Welcome to my team Brodie Croft Scott Drinkwater


In fairness to Croft, he had 4-5 great fantasy games prior to 2018, and when he got back in the team after a crap first month, his scoring went back to what people were hoping for.  I don't think picking Croft was a bad decision, based on the stats available I was comfortable getting him, and would likely make the same decision again.

But like Croft, Drinkwater is a little on the expensive side to be risk free. How long do you give him to hit his stride if he doesn't fire from the get go?

Oooh tough question, if I learnt anything from last year then 2 weeks. I held Croft for only 3 last year but held others for way too long (Thurston, Rochow, Thompson)

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:Really warming to a backline of Drinkwater/Edwards/Watson

That’s what I have LB. For cash reasons though, Edwards will more than likely make way for a Cashie.

Even ignoring the Stats, like so many others on here who watch QCup, I was aroused watching Drinkwater carve up for Easts thinking about his Fantasy potential. If he is named at 1 he will be on my trousers!

SI wrote:

That’s what I have LB. For cash reasons though, Edwards will more than likely make way for a Cashie.

Even ignoring the Stats, like so many others on here who watch QCup, I was aroused watching Drinkwater carve up for Easts thinking about his Fantasy potential. If he is named at 1 he will be on my trousers!

Totally agree SI. Been watching all his highlights and his quality goes above his stats. I think being a rookie half like Croft was last year comes with a lot more pressure than slipping into the fullback role

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SI wrote:

That’s what I have LB. For cash reasons though, Edwards will more than likely make way for a Cashie.

Even ignoring the Stats, like so many others on here who watch QCup, I was aroused watching Drinkwater carve up for Easts thinking about his Fantasy potential. If he is named at 1 he will be in my trousers!

FTFY