2018 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 58

*Possible Trades - With Brimson, Mann, Holand, S'ua*, TPJ* all on the out over the next couple weeks i am struggling to decide who goes and when. Trades is no matter but i have 229K and need one final WFB, a 17th, 18th and 19th man. Sua and TPJ could be one of those 18th/19th men but i think one will have to be used as an upgrade to my 17th/18th Man. Cotric, RTS, Mbye, Teddy are all in my sights for WFB, Gallen Harris Tapine Milford Papalii snr and Jnr are all also on my mind for 17th/18th men. Any of you guys have any names on your mind that deserve to be in your top 18.

my tv broke wrote:

Reading over the last couple of pages I was thinking how SJ is the classic "group" mentality trade.

Having said that, he is still the highest averaging half and obviously a good choice this week.

Two 42's in a row isn't too exciting but maybe he's ready to bust out a 75

SJ averages 5 points a game over the next best half. On top of that he also plays an extra game - that is basically 100+ points more than any other half option from here to the end if he stays fit and performs to average.

He is not highly owned because he has spent a bit of time out for injury

He really is a 'no brainer' trade in for those that can afford him


I apologise to everyone, as by typing this out I have broken him for sure.

So far Im looking at this team with 2 trades left after Rd18

This week:
Fonua > Holland
Tuala > Lewis
Harris > SJ
Ponga > Cotric

Next week:
Cleary > JTurbo
Brimson > Farah

Cook
Fifita, Arrow
Taumalolo, JTurbo, Surgess
SJ, DCE
Aitken, Hopoate
Teddy, Cotric, Walker

Smith, McInnes, Farah, Martin
Kikau, WGraham, Holland, Lewis

Thoughts team?

SJ last two games have been 2 of his top 3 for KM’s our of the 9 games he has played. Shows how much he relies on attacking stats to bust out big scores.

wolfking wrote:The only thing that concerns me is that Warriors only play 1 game out of the next 5 at home.

I think their away form is better than their home form. I read somewhere they have won 5 of 6 away games.

Milchcow wrote:

SJ averages 5 points a game over the next best half. On top of that he also plays an extra game - that is basically 100+ points more than any other half option from here to the end if he stays fit and performs to average.

He is not highly owned because he has spent a bit of time out for injury

He really is a 'no brainer' trade in for those that can afford him


I apologise to everyone, as by typing this out I have broken him for sure.

People concerned with SJ's value after a couple of quieter games reminds me of the time people were worried about Cam Smith......

I think the bench covers off every position and the 18th/19th man should easily cover any short term injuries

Oz Sport Mad wrote:

People concerned with SJ's value after a couple of quieter games reminds me of the time people were worried about Cam Smith......

In a bye week with bugger all guns available to top it off

.@PhilGould15 confirms on the 6 Tackles with Gus podcast that Maloney, Cleary and Peachey are unlikely to back up for #NRLPanthersSharks
https://twitter.com/Dazza_20/status/1014389641250725893?s=19

I have 7 origin players in my squad. If too many of them get rested I will be screwed in R18.
Certainly won't be trading any of them out for missing 1 week, so might have to play short if it comes to it.

Cook was one I am expecting to miss a week, hopefully most others back up

Blake Ferguson has signed a 3 year deal with the Eels from 2019.

Revraiser wrote:Has anyone actually worked out the dividend for us all once Zora wins and he/she starts shelling out the 20k ?

Unfortunately for you fellas I own 99% of the shares

White Lightning wrote:Blake Ferguson has signed a 3 year deal with the Eels from 2019.

I was going to remark but Fergo has seemed to keep himself out of trouble lately and has been playing reasonably well this season.
Can one assume he's replacing Hayne in the centres?

filthridden wrote:

I was going to remark but Fergo has seemed to keep himself out of trouble lately and has been playing reasonably well this season.
Can one assume he's replacing Hayne in the centres?

Norman on the outter (Rumours) possibly French to FB Gutho to 6 and Fergo to wing next year.