2018 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 40

Pookus McFly wrote:

Cogger to Martin definitely.
Arrow to Tolo good if you arn't sold on holding him. Personally I will, because I don't see any FRF combo coming close to Fifita + Arrow (if fit)

wolfking wrote:Im thinking I might just hold Thompson. Dont know why but maybe im clutching at a big round 13. Might stick with a Soro downgrade, unless I decide on Capewell or Fonua for Thompson, might just hold.

Pookus McFly wrote:

Two others who are probably less relevant that I am watching closely this week anyway:

JMK- plenty of owners disappointed with his 29 last week, but he played 65 mins, had -6 in negatives and 0 attacking stats. I still think he has the potential to kick on from here. More time and more confidence in the role could see him become a 45+ player. Cannot beat bankable tackles in the WFB position. Definitely a wait and see though (or a hold if you already own him), maybe even for a week or two. Could be a good round 14 pickup if he works out.

Coote- Averaging 30 before his round 9 game, but suddenly found 350 kick metres to make 49 fantasy points. It was pretty obvious that he was doing all the long kicking in play over JT/Morgan as part of the gameplan, and if this continues he will be a cut-price keeper. Downside is that these kick metres could revert to JT at any point in the future and he would suddenly become a sell, so a risky option.

SI wrote:

Would expect that to be even less in First Grade AND for the Titans.  I assume people are just grabbing him as a bottom dollar cash out with no expectation of ever playing him in their 17 bar a bye round.

Pookus McFly wrote:Have Rein owners got a backup option if Peats is a surprise inclusion this week?
I am thinking I might bench him for Havili if out, but that would mean I need to play Murray off the bench. Would really love for him to get 80 mins and squeeze one more game out so I can bench Murray instead thoug. Either way it looks like Peats will be back next week at the latest and get becomes a sell.

Mighty Fishes wrote:

Not saying this will happen but I think if Peats were to come back this week I’d be off the bench and probably to lock with Wallace and James playing Big minutes up the front. I think we can squeeze one more week out of Rein

Rippin and Tearin wrote:

I don't see either of those as keepers to be honest.

I do see value in holding JMK if you already have him, and I certainly think Coote offers value as a guy to leap frog from to get to a keeper post round 13. He is very likely undervalued now, plays 13, so you get another number for that round, should make some cash, and then an easy transition to a keeper post round 13. I just don't think he'll put up keeper numbers overall.

Pookus McFly wrote:an 80 minute JMK at hooker would be a keeper at WFB for sure

Pookus McFly wrote:

an 80 minute JMK at hooker would be a keeper at WFB for sure
Coote continuing to kick 350m every game still borderline, but could be.

I wouldn't argue with you until I watch both another few games. But certainly I see potential in both.

Pookus McFly wrote:


Thompson > Brimson
Maloney > Surgess
148k ITB

Leave Havili another week, his BE is low and can easily put another 50k on this week. Maloney won't make much more cash now.
Already mentioned I like Surgess over Lolo, but just a gut call. Not getting Taupau will really hurt if he keeps scoring like he has, but still risky if he goes back to 40s whilst priced at 55.
Brimson over Lamb because it saves over 100k, and because of their breakevens. Lamb's price wont raise much this week: breakeven of 32 and used to average about 40 when he was a dominant half last year. Lamb has better job security, but if Brimson does well enough you could find yourself scrambling to get him in for 50k more next week anyway. He has huge wraps on him and could well stick around (his competition in Elgey and Cartwright is not stiff afterall). I rarely bring a player without taking a look first, but I did for Martin last week because of his WC performances, and I will for Brimson on reputation alone. Plus his DPP is handy as fuck.

BBowler wrote:

Pookus McFly wrote:


Thompson > Brimson
Maloney > Surgess
148k ITB

Leave Havili another week, his BE is low and can easily put another 50k on this week. Maloney won't make much more cash now.
Already mentioned I like Surgess over Lolo, but just a gut call. Not getting Taupau will really hurt if he keeps scoring like he has, but still risky if he goes back to 40s whilst priced at 55.
Brimson over Lamb because it saves over 100k, and because of their breakevens. Lamb's price wont raise much this week: breakeven of 32 and used to average about 40 when he was a dominant half last year. Lamb has better job security, but if Brimson does well enough you could find yourself scrambling to get him in for 50k more next week anyway. He has huge wraps on him and could well stick around (his competition in Elgey and Cartwright is not stiff afterall). I rarely bring a player without taking a look first, but I did for Martin last week because of his WC performances, and I will for Brimson on reputation alone. Plus his DPP is handy as fuck.

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:

Cheers mate, hopefully young AJ can do well then.

Bringing those two in has left me with 162k so hopefully next week an easy downgrade is all I'll need to grab Lolo.

Verbal Kint wrote:Any left field options for captain this week?

I'm 12% tempted by JFH