NRL Fantasy 2019 Part 50

Johnny B Goode wrote:What about Jesse Arthas at the Titans? Or is Gordon coming back an issue?

Nobody from that backline is making Origin lol but if he's back would he move to the centres or would Brimson/Arthars be benched?  

I'd pass because with Peachey on the bench he could replace Arthars in the starting line up at any time. As you say there's also Gordon (haven't heard how long he's out) & then apparently Sami is due back from injury in round 14.

Verbal Kint wrote:

Slim pickings. Maybe Hiroti?

Yeah that's the only one I can see this week. Might be best to wait till next week.

Although I can see Cotric sneaking into my team after a few drinks Friday night.

White Lightning wrote:

I'd pass because with Peachey on the bench he could replace Arthars in the starting line up at any time. As you say there's also Gordon (haven't heard how long he's out) & then apparently Sami is due back from injury in round 14.

Isn't it getting time for cash outs?

A player I have just stumbled across is Barnett
Seems to be the choice 2RF for the Knights now. If he can lock down 80 minutes could be a shout as a massive POD (0.5%).
Had a look over his last 2 years and when playing 80 minutes his average is 47.23 over 13 games with a low of 19 (no idea what happened here), his next lowest is 34 and a high of 83. In these 13 games 5 are above 50. 563K and could be a good bench option for your final 17 with the way the Knights are playing.

WT Winfield wrote:

Yeah, Cooper was the first to come to mind, but being hated because of where he was born and who he chose to play for (and also the knee to the head added more fuel), so wasn't really comparable to NSW levels of hate for Langer. I was curious though who out of the 4 I mentioned was most hated or if there's others since those guys were all class.

and I don't think anyone's grown up idolising Quade

I couldn't give you general sentiment but I couldn't stand Phil Waugh. Easily my most hated Wallaby ever.

EDIT: Also have a bad impression of Genia because I saw him in Auckland with Radike Samo some years ago. As soon as he saw that we recognised them, Genia got a bit grumpy, moved away and refused to acknowledge us while Radike had a good chat and took some photos with us.

On the other side of the coin, David Pocock is probably one of my favourite Wallabies. Absolute legend on and off the field.

Knights: Kurt Mann is expected to start at five-eighth as per last week despite Connor Watson being named in the No.6. Watson wasn't required too much last week given the side's early blitz against the Dragons but is likely to again be used from the bench.

Per NRL.com late mail

If Mann is named at 5/8 in final team lists, I think I'll take the punt. It's him or a Round 12 cash out that probably isn't going to stick around long or score many points like Hiroti, Dunne or Cust.

With Mann there's at least a decent chance he can get good scores. Knights keep going well, why change.

Loomer wrote:Hiroti worth as cash out? 246k surely plays 12 with Gagai Origin and Burns not supposed to be back in time

Depends if you want this cash out to make enough cash to be cash out himself later on.
Brittain could be a better cash out assuming he comes in for Cook if you're just looking for a rd 12 cash out who should score well

Johnny B Goode wrote:Knights: Kurt Mann is expected to start at five-eighth as per last week despite Connor Watson being named in the No.6. Watson wasn't required too much last week given the side's early blitz against the Dragons but is likely to again be used from the bench.

Per NRL.com late mail

If Mann is named at 5/8 in final team lists, I think I'll take the punt. It's him or a Round 12 cash out that probably isn't going to stick around long or score many points like Hiroti, Dunne or Cust.  

With Mann there's at least a decent chance he can get good scores. Knights keep going well, why change.

This could be a good downgrade for Brown. As I said Half has always been Mann's preferred position as this is where he spent his juniors. Could make the spot his and Watson may find himself being injected off the bench. If they push it to the Roosters this week he could be there long term.

I'll probably wait and see with Cotric. He'll probably get named as 18th man, has a killer game on the weekend, and nabs a starting spot in the SOO team.

Why would Freddy name the team early? Might have to rename a different side if there’s injuries after he’s announced it

Johnny B Goode wrote:Knights: Kurt Mann is expected to start at five-eighth as per last week despite Connor Watson being named in the No.6. Watson wasn't required too much last week given the side's early blitz against the Dragons but is likely to again be used from the bench.

Per NRL.com late mail

If Mann is named at 5/8 in final team lists, I think I'll take the punt. It's him or a Round 12 cash out that probably isn't going to stick around long or score many points like Hiroti, Dunne or Cust.  

With Mann there's at least a decent chance he can get good scores. Knights keep going well, why change.

If he's starting I'll go for him as well, my cash cow option was Dearden to fund Lawrie to Taupau but Mann should offer quicker cash and a bit more boom/bust type play and then I might be able to bring Dearden in for Carty after R12 (or possibly Garrick but risk no CTR cover). Would Watson come in for Levi or Mann do you reckon? Levi has actually been good recently

Edit: Only problem re. Mann is Knights tougher fixtures now (Roosters, Rabbitohs and Storm) but he should offer similar base stats to Dearden who I'm considering

SI wrote:
I think it’s time we formed a break away forum mate. Queenslanders only, obviously we call it Super Fanatics.

#quexit

Sounds very Dutch rudder-y

Camo123 wrote:

If he's starting I'll go for him as well, my cash cow option was Dearden to fund Lawrie to Taupau but Mann should offer quicker cash and a bit more boom/bust type play and then I might be able to bring Dearden in for Carty after R12 (or possibly Garrick but risk no CTR cover). Would Watson come in for Levi or Mann do you reckon? Levi has actually been good recently

Edit: Only problem re. Mann is Knights tougher fixtures now (Roosters, Rabbitohs and Storm) but he should offer similar base stats to Dearden who I'm considering

Mann played the last 3 games last year at 5/8 against Panthers, Sharks, Knights for scores of 62, 36 and 51 respectively and then 54 week just gone. Could be a good go.

StormTrooper96 wrote:

Mann played the last 3 games last year at 5/8 against Panthers, Sharks, Knights for scores of 62, 36 and 51 respectively and then 54 week just gone. Could be a good go.

Yeah I noted that, his small record at 5/8 is very good with last year's points having no tries as well. Also extra 35k by getting him instead of Dearden which could be crucial in my next few trades I'm planning

Loomer wrote:

You're selling a Rd12 player that has scored +47 four times including a 70 and 72?

Never said I was happy about it, only way I can bring in Lawrie for tolo. Given he doesn’t play in my 17, will only make an appearance in rd12 I’d say it’s worth it.

If you want to look at scores in isolation to justify an argument, I could say that sivo next game
Is v Penrith, last time he played them he scored 11. His rd 12 game is v rabbits. I’d say there’s enough doubt that he holds his price, whilst not been a scoring factor for my team.

Obviously there’s a chance he scores 70 against Penrith who have some serious issues. I’ll take my chances

Honey Badger wrote:

Depends if you want this cash out to make enough cash to be cash out himself later on.
Brittain could be a better cash out assuming he comes in for Cook if you're just looking for a rd 12 cash out who should score well

Who does Brittain play for in reserve grade? Can't find stats. Is he a sure thing???

Fortitude wrote:

Never said I was happy about it, only way I can bring in Lawrie for tolo. Given he doesn’t play in my 17, will only make an appearance in rd12 I’d say it’s worth it.

If you want to look at scores in isolation to justify an argument, I could say that sivo next game
Is v Penrith, last time he played them he scored 11. His rd 12 game is v rabbits. I’d say there’s enough doubt that he holds his price, whilst not been a scoring factor for my team.

Obviously there’s a chance he scores 70 against Penrith who have some serious issues. I’ll take my chances

I've reversed my Lolo in trade this week. May still do it. He is 47 or whatever official BE is and shouldn't play 80 again like last week with Maguire back. Don't think Lawrie is urgent sell either.

Loomer wrote:

Who does Brittain play for in reserve grade? Can't find stats. Is he a sure thing???

Yeah I've got him in my supercoach team. Had him since round 1. Will sub for Cook when he is off for origin duty.

Kid is a gun. And yes I'd say sure thing to play 9 for Rabbits.

Rabbits can confirm/deny

Loomer wrote:

I've reversed my Lolo in trade this week. May still do it. He is 47 or whatever official BE is and shouldn't play 80 again like last week with Maguire back. Don't think Lawrie is urgent sell either.

That’s my plan b. Hold trades. See how Lawrie/Tolo go this week. Crazy to trade Vaughn out to increase rd12 players and cover over origin?

Loomer wrote:

Who does Brittain play for in reserve grade? Can't find stats. Is he a sure thing???

Rabbitohs Canterbury Cup team. I have no idea if he will even play next round but cook was talking him up a couple of weeks ago