NRL SC 2020

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Because of the lack of 'live' sport i will get to see all the games next week instead of a few.
They usually go Super Rugby more when it is on.

I'm likely busy on Sunday but ill be watching all the Thursday - Saturday games intently. Round 4 i should be able to watch every game live. I fully intend to watch as much as i can as it signals somewhat of a return to normality for me!

 

[balmainforever]

Less than 24 hours to Team Lists Tuesday

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

I'm not sure if this will affect anyone's team but looks like Xerri could be out for years for doping. Naturally i think about the SC implications and it means Kennedy may be lucky and could hold onto that fullback spot due to a backline reshuffle. Also, Aubboson is out for the round, doesnt affect my SC but it does affect my Fantasy team

 

[balmainforever]

I'm not sure if this will affect anyone's team but looks like Xerri could be out for years for doping. Naturally i think about the SC implications and it means Kennedy may be lucky and could hold onto that fullback spot due to a backline reshuffle. Also, Aubboson is out for the round, doesnt affect my SC but it does affect my Fantasy team

i did know of people who were going to bring him in as a POD. guess not now.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

i did know of people who were going to bring him in as a POD. guess not now.

Yeah, i had a quick look at him for Fantasy but i think i was always going to go with Staggs instead. Apparantly there was a puff piece on Xerri on NRL.com this morning, what awful timing! Haha

 

[balmainforever]

I'm not sure if this will affect anyone's team but looks like Xerri could be out for years for doping. Naturally i think about the SC implications and it means Kennedy may be lucky and could hold onto that fullback spot due to a backline reshuffle. Also, Aubboson is out for the round, doesnt affect my SC but it does affect my Fantasy team

can't see Moylan playing anywhere but fullback. dont see Kennedy being a winger. Dugan now plays centre

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

can't see Moylan playing anywhere but fullback. dont see Kennedy being a winger. Dugan now plays centre

I think you're probably right but are Dugan and Moylan both fit? I guess we'll know for sure later today

 

[balmainforever]

wow Kerr kept his spot

 

[balmainforever]

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 3

Footy is back and it's a monster round for NRL Fantasy, with coaches allowed to make up to four trades this week and next.

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This week's team news

Broncos v Eels, Thursday 7.50pm
Broncos: Alex Glenn and Joe Ofahengaue return to the Brisbane pack this round but David Fifita's injury is the big news here, with the star second-rower in more than 40% of teams a trade-out now assuming he'll miss up to six weeks. Jason Taumalolo looks the most obvious target for those who don't have him. Fellow second-rower Jamil Hopoate ($267k) scored 43 in 80 minutes in round 2, filling in for the suspended Tevita Pangai jnr who will miss another three weeks; if Hopoate can reel off three more 40s in the next few rounds he's projected to jump in value by $150k. Tom Flegler will earn a big price rise next week but the looming return of Matt Lodge (potentially as soon as this week) could hurt his game time while DPP lock Pat Carrigan ($501k) is looking rock-solid after back-to-back 50s. Jake Turpin ($570k) could play the full 80 at hooker after the departure of Andrew McCullough to Newcastle.
Eels: Marata Niukore replaces Nathan Brown (suspended, two weeks) at lock and Ray Stone joins the bench. After a quiet round one Mitch Moses had a welcome return to form with 89 points against the Titans in round 2, and he's certainly a hold for now with rival half option Nathan Cleary suspended for a fortnight. The rejigged draw isn't great news for Parramatta who initially had a terrific schedule in the early rounds against poorly rated teams.

Cowboys v Titans, Friday 6pm
Cowboys: Michael Morgan will miss a few weeks with a shoulder injury, with Jake Clifford starting at halfback and Mitchell Dunn replacing Gavin Cooper (calf) in the second row. Jason Taumalolo is a top target for a lot of teams after busting out 83 points including a try and a staggering 345 metres against the Bulldogs in round 2. Mid-range moneymaker Scott Drinkwater has had a great start to the year, averaging 48.5 from two rounds, while Val Holmes (ave 45.5) and Coen Hess (43.5) have also impressed.
Titans: It's been a rough year already for the Titans, who are without star fullback AJ Brimson (back) and cut-price centre Kallum Watkins who has returned to the UK for family reasons. Tyrone Roberts is set to play fullback in Brimson's absence, with cheapie Jamal Fogarty getting a chance in the halves. I'll be waiting at least a week to see how Fogarty goes, his job security isn't terrific with Roberts and young gun Tanah Boyd also available.

Roosters v Rabbitohs, Friday 7.55pm
Roosters: Boyd Cordner and Josh Morris are into the starting side in place of Mitch Aubusson (family reasons) and Matt Ikuvalu. James Tedesco's traditional slow start to the year means his price is likely to slip below $800k soon despite scoring 51 points in round 2.
Rabbitohs: Alex Johnston and Troy Dargan replace Cody Walker (suspended, two weeks) and James Roberts in the backline with Bayley Sironen and the promising Patrick Mago added to the bench. Liam Knight is the most-owned Rabbitoh in Fantasy but has been a little underwhelming so far – he's hardly a must-sell but could make way if you need to pounce on a guaranteed cash cow this week. Jaydn Su'A recovered from a poor opening round to score 53 against his old club Brisbane (after a lot of coaches – yours truly included – had sold him) and retains a starting spot ahead of Ethan Lowe.

Warriors v Dragons, Saturday 3pm (5pm NZT)
Warriors: It's been a luckless year so far for a Warriors side that has already made big sacrifices to keep the Telstra Premiership season going, with Jazz Tevaga joining fellow middle men Leeson Ah Mau, Bunty Afoa and Jackson Frei on the injured list. It means there are plenty of minutes up for grabs for promising rookies Eliesa Katoa ($323k) and Jamayne Taunoa-Brown ($281k). Katoa has been benched this week with Isaiah Papali'I preferred in the second row, but Taunoa-Brown's stocks are rising after being promoted to starting prop with Ah Mau, Afoa and Frei out long-term.
Dragons: Cameron McInnes, Tariq Sims, Korbin Sims and Mikaele Ravalawa are back, while Zac Lomax ($449k) will partner fellow cheapie Brayden Wiliame ($268k) in the centres with Matt Dufty holding onto the No.1 jumper. Tyson Frizell is averaging 56.5 from two rounds. Dual-position lock Blake Lawrie ($619k) has two scores about 50 and is playing above his price tag so far.

Sharks v Wests Tigers, Saturday 5.30pm
Sharks: Briton Nikora's return bumps Scott Sorensen to the bench and possible cash cow Billy Magoulias out of the 17. Jack Williams retains his starting spot at lock so isn't an urgent sell, even if he's been disappointing so far with a 28-point average. Toby Rudolf ($289k) has plenty of price rises ahead of him after a strong start to the season off the bench, while Blayke Brailey has played the full 80 minutes in both of his games as Cronulla's first-choice hooker. Bronson Xerri has been suspended after a positive drug test.
Wests Tigers: All eyes here are on the No.9 jersey, where new recruit Harry Grant ($246k) looks a must-have cash cow. He's arrived from Melbourne and had outrageous numbers in the Intrust Super Cup last year, averaging 68 Fantasy points including 14 tries and 21 try assists. The man he replaced, Billy Walters, should earn a few more price rises if he keeps a role on the bench where he's named this week. Fellow recruit Luciano Leilua is scoring like a cut-price keeper so far, while prop Alex Twal has two scores in the 60s this season and starts at lock this week.

Storm v Raiders, Saturday 7.35pm
Storm: Tui Kamikamica and Tom Eisenhuth are out, with Brandon Smith and Christian Welch joining the bench. Ryan Papenhuyzen hasn't hit the heights of 2019 just yet but is always capable of producing a bumper score and remains a hold. Promising big man Tino Faasuamaleaui has a couple of scores in the 20s and is looking a slow-burn moneymaker at best, so far. Cameron Smith is in less than 10% of teams – his lowest ownership for years.
Raiders: Jordan Rapana ($425k) returns to the club but has been named among the reserves after the coronavirus cut short his stint in Japanese rugby, with Ricky Stuart naming an unchanged 17. With an average of 53 Corey Horsburgh is looking like a terrific buy so far, and fellow big man Emre Guler ($360k, average 45.5) isn't too far behind.

Panthers v Knights, Sunday 4.05pm
Panthers: Nathan Cleary is suspended for two rounds after a terrific on-field start to the season, giving cheapie Jarome Luai ($305k) a chance to shine in the halves. Matt Burton joins the side as Cleary's replacement. Apisai Koroisau ($623k) could be the NRL signing of the season and is a must-have Fantasy player with an average of 70.5 so far. Isaah Yeo ($653k) is an intriguing prospect after scoring 78 and 59 in two big-minute games in the middle, and he starts at lock this week with Kurt Capewell in the second row and James Fisher-Harris shifting to prop. Yeo didn't score that well in any of his 18 matches last year and has only once averaged more than 45 points a game across a season (in six NRL seasons), so it's too early to tell whether his early 2020 form will stick around – but if he can keep an 80-minute lock role he could be a bargain.
Knights: Kalyn Ponga's one-match suspension means Tex Hoy will debut at fullback, with Connor Watson ($650k) getting what's likely to be a short stint at hooker in place the injured Jayden Brailey (ACL, season) with Andrew McCullough not named after signing with the club last week. Kurt Mann ($409k) is looking good value in the halves so far.

Sea Eagles v Bulldogs, Sunday 6.30pm
Sea Eagles: Manly's starting side is unchanged, with Corey Waddell and Taniela Paseka replacing Morgan Boyle and Haumole Olakau'atu on the bench. Tom Trbojevic struggled in round one but bounced back with 59 in round 2, and is now a $44k discount on his starting price. Daly Cherry-Evans is averaging 61 so far and will be among the top-scoring halves – especially with no Origin breaks this season – while Martin Taupau has started strongly with back-to-back 56s. Danny Levi ($501k) looks a sell after averaging 28.5 from two rounds and with a lot of good options at hooker this year.
Bulldogs: Cheapie Brandon Wakeham has been replaced by Jack Cogger, with Kieran Foran still yet to return from a shoulder injury, in bad news for Wakeham owners. Joe Stimson is out long term and is also a sell (unless you want to hold him as a loophole option, with the Bulldogs playing the final game of the next couple of rounds).

 

[balmainforever]

Who doesn't love seeing the green dots pop up

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Kennedy still in Katoa on the bench means he wont make my 17 but im still trading him in. No Magoulias. McInnes comes in.

 

[NSWCROW]

NGL , struggling mentally to get myself " back up " for this.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Finalised my Fantasy trades and im getting Tedesco, Tommy Turbo, Staggs and Grant and dropping D.Fifita, Friend, Simonsson and Walters. Aubboson can stay on my bench for a week. Just 1k leftover.

 

[Tso1967]

So first up it's

Haas Carrigan Staggs and Moses (pretty standard for most of us)

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

So first up it's

Haas Carrigan Staggs and Moses (pretty standard for most of us)

Same as me but i also have Matterson

 

[balmainforever]

So first up it's

Haas Carrigan Staggs and Moses (pretty standard for most of us)

Same as me but i also have Matterson

6 players for me tonight
ive also added isaako.

 

[Tso1967]

4 / 245

Friday-
Tam (c) Drinkwater Holmes Hampton
Radley

Fantasy- 5(c) / 322

 

[balmainforever]

6 / 357

Friday-
Lolo (c?) Drinkwater Holmes
Knight

with these games being quicker, maybe go McInnes as c rather than Lolo

Fantasy- 3/ 190

 

[NSWCROW]

Staggs and Isaako

 

[balmainforever]

Staggs and Isaako

Can’t get any attacking stats when you don’t hold onto the ball.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

329/5

Lolo (c)
Holmes
Drinkwater
Hampton

190/3 - fantasy

Lolo (c)
Drinkwater
Tedesco

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

6 / 357

Friday-
Lolo (c?) Drinkwater Holmes
Knight

with these games being quicker, maybe go McInnes as c rather than Lolo

Fantasy- 3/ 190

Did you pick up McInnes too? Nice!

 

[balmainforever]

Did you pick up McInnes too? Nice!

decided to go for the keeper in mcinnes than the half keeper in twal. just makes it a little more difficult in getting cleary.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

decided to go for the keeper in mcinnes than the half keeper in twal. just makes it a little more difficult in getting cleary.

Makes sense. Yeah ive got 67-68k in the bank and im not sure ill be able to get Cleary as soon as he is available. Brailey > Grant and Walters > Cleary is what im trying to do. Looks like id need to downgrade elsewhere to get the extra cash for Cleary

 

[balmainforever]

Makes sense. Yeah ive got 67-68k in the bank and im not sure ill be able to get Cleary as soon as he is available. Brailey > Grant and Walters > Cleary is what im trying to do. Looks like id need to downgrade elsewhere to get the extra cash for Cleary

i've got 146k in the bank and i think im struggling