2018 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 32

Rapture_NRL wrote:Supposed to be going to the game at Suncorp tonight but looking less likely with the weather :/

Can anybody recommend anywhere in Clayfield or Suncorp to watch the Warriors before the game though?

SoylentGreen wrote:Random off-topic question:

Seeing Fraser's avatar (old-school raider) - what is the reasoning behind the Raider as Canberra's mascot? Is there a heap of Scandinavians in the ACT or something? Or is it just from that era when clubs were trying to mimic the US leagues (Brisbane Broncos - i'm looking at you)? And if that's the case, still why "Raiders" (don't even really understand why Oakland/LA are the Raiders in the NFL, but at least they're on the ocean so a pirate makes some sense) - surely there's more locally appropriate options.

Canberra Marinos
Canberra Lakers
Canberra Capitals (name wasn't in use when the Raiders came into the comp)
Canberra Jazz (following the precedent set by Utah of having the least appropriate nickname)
Canberra Senators

my tv broke wrote:

Thundering here at boggo rd at the moment.

To watch the first game, head to caxton hotel. Hotel LA will probably be showing it across the road as well and a bit less crowded. Or you could go to paddo tavern.

StormTrooper96 wrote:

I love the Cax, everytime I go down to Brissy for a game or event you gotta go to the Cax for a brew or two.

Random wrote:Who is likely to have a big game. Su'a or Lodge?

Bullbender wrote:

SI wrote:
Someone tag @Bullbender

Oh wait, I worked out how to tag people...

@SI I bought him that week, that was stupid in itself -52 from memory in dream team negatives, Maloney would be proud. I may be mentally retarded but hey not even i would captain him!

wolfking wrote:

Mild thunderstorm with quite a bit of rain here in the Logan area also.

SI wrote:
I can make up another handy dandy DYMO tag for the Miracle Workers mate, haha.

For those who aren't aware, this is one of the reasons why we can't let people join the Overall after Round 1 lockout. Thought it might be a good opportunity to explain. ArsenalBroncos (The Far Canal) joined the League through the year and ended up being crowned the winner even though DK was the actual winner.

Cookie Monster wrote:

I just have a quick question. How many teams are there in Leagues 8 and 9?

MilfordTheMagician wrote:Think I'm getting Rein for Lodge. Will bank me 379k to possibly double upgrade next week to two guns. I can't see Peats being back in 3 weeks after what he described as the worst pain he's ever felt, and it looks like 4 weeks will be the minimum for him to return.

wolfking wrote:

Sweet man.