2017 NRL.com Fantasy thread part 4

Feline wrote:If you were trying to choose between Slater and Peter Mataúita as a cash cow, Who?

Both potential value fullbacks

PMat - dual position, fullback so you would assume a price rise, but Newcastle attack prowess, what is that all about?

Slater - Melbourne attacking potential, wheels fall off in round one, doesnt actually score that will.

Also Mannering v JDB

Pet Mat has been around first grade for 2 and a half years now, and has never averaged over 30 points.

He's going to need a big boost from a full time move to fullback to be useful. I don't think he's a solid bet at all.


If Slater manages to stay on the field he'll comfortably outscore PetMat. If you don't trust Slater's injury history then I'd avoid both and try and find some love elsewhere

I know the 9s don't tell much but a few takes from todays games:

Elgey looked very dangerous when he ran the ball. Hoping Ash Taylor leads the team around the park freeing up Elgey to run the ball.
Pulu made offloading look easily, not sure it would translate to 13 a side with extra defenders.
Cleary's kicking game is a class above. The kid is gonna be a first grader for a very long time.
Jack Bird and Capewell combined well defensively.
Tuamanga showed speed size and power with the ball. Would love him to get first crack to replace Perrett on the wing.
Tamou must have dropped a bit of weight. Looks more agile and using more late footwork near the line like when he first came into first grade.
Holland makes excellent defensive reads and nearly breaks a tackle every run. One to watch as a POD centre keeper later in the year.
Field has some serious speed. Didn't do a lot of kicking but looked dangerous every time he touched the ball, either through running himself or short passing.
Gutherson and Norman combined very well. Both looked excellent running the ball. I'm likely to start the season with both.
Leilua was very disappointing. Runs soft for someone with his size and does not look to offload enough. Will be passing on him if there are any other options in team lists.
Cam King looked very slow out of dummy half. Does not seem like much of a running threat. Will need to play big minutes to make cash as the attacking game is lacking.
Nathan Brown went looking for work but did not look explosive running the ball.
Matagi had some cracking runs but as usual his lateral movement disappeared after a few hit ups.
Uate looked solid on the wing with what little ball he had. One to watch
AFB was pretty disappointing but had a few decent runs with quick play the balls.
Lamb looked classy. I expect his ownership will increase today.
Et looks like he has gotten a bit bigger. Might help with his missed tackles. Still given the freedom to ball play in attack. Probably slightly under valued but tough to find room for his.
Curtis Scott looked really good from limited touches. Light on his feet and solid defensively. Might run with him as a NPR regardless of round 1 team lists.
Despite scoring 2 tries Croft does not look like anything special. Won't last long in first grade unless he seriously improves his game management and decision making.
Munster looks just as good as last year. If Slater is injured in preseason lock Munster in as your gun WFB.
Gela-Mosby showed his pace but still made a few poor defensive reads. Another year in QLD cup will do him good.
Watson looked class with every touch. Great at steering the team around the park and wasn't afraid to run the ball. Would love him to play 5/8 over Keary but not going to happen.
Matterson looked promising. Not sure if his future lies in the halves, backrow or centre but he is a genuine first grader. Will have a spot locked down by the start of 2018.
Dunamis Lui ran hard for the Raiders but unlikely to get decent game time.
Gray injury may open the door for Robert Jennings.
Cody Walker looked threatening running the ball but lacked direction.
Vidot looks to have bulked up. Should break plenty of tackles if he lands a first grade spot.
Sironen performed above expectations, maybe the change of scenary will do him well. I expect him to be starting round 1.
Norman to French is going to a top tier combination for years to come. Not sure if it will translate to fantasy points for French.
Ponga is a freak. The way he steps before he has the ball beating his defender off the ball is something I haven't seen since a young Justin Hodges. His ability to step from the insider shoulder to outside shoulder and accelerate in one motion is special.

I think Lamb may have secured a spot in my 17. Was very close to picking him anyway but he looked comfortable today. And hes filled out a bit more

That will give me some much needed coin to bolster the 2nd row

Wonder what price Dodds comes in at when added
Anyone interested in Vidot for 240k?

Johnny B Goode wrote:Sorry everyone computer posted it three times. How do you delete posts here again? Tried editing it but no delete option came up

You don't delete.

You just sit back and accept that your mistake has brought us a touch closer to the next page 51 party