NRL Fantasy 2020 Part 72 - Bursting the COVID bubble

If i can play 17 for the next 3-6 weeks regardless, is there a world where holding Grant is the better idea?

Only have 4 trades left if i keep him, 3 if i get rid of him

Regulator wrote:The real answer to when the Warriors went downhill is when Ivan left.

This.

We've sucked without a decent coach at the Helm. We have the talent, homegrown talent that needs the right leadership. We desperately need a prop with a bit of Mongrel (JWH for example) I can see Hetherington in that role if he stays. A hooker and a running 2nd rower like old Tohu, Mannering, Guitenbiel etc, and a......the list goes on

Blair needs to go
Hiku needs to go
Nikorima needs to go

And the Owner needs to keep his mouth shut...

Thoughts on whether CHT will now be the dominant kicker for the Warriors?

Not gonna set the world on fire with scores but might be a cheap back-up half option for some under $350k

Finger Puppet Mafia wrote: "Squadra del Orso"

Team Bear, sound like a night out at the Gay Bar

Nathanator000 wrote:If i can play 17 for the next 3-6 weeks regardless, is there a world where holding Grant is the better idea?

Only have 4 trades left if i keep him, 3 if i get rid of him

Keep in mind that he may not be able to play against the Storm in round 19. I'm not sure but could be something to keep in mind.

filthridden wrote:

People can change their team name whenever they want so that probably doesn't help.

People can indeed change their team name, but Squadra del Orso is the team name for user Orso, he's had that for a while I think. NW listed them here by the looks:

https://www.nrlfantasyfanatics.com/t1420-nrl-ff-2020-eliminator-ranks-team-names

filthridden wrote:Thoughts on whether CHT will now be the dominant kicker for the Warriors?

Not gonna set the world on fire with scores but might be a cheap back-up half option for some under $350k

BE is 39 so great opportunity to watch him today and see how he goes.

Moanaman wrote:

This.

We've sucked without a decent coach at the Helm. We have the talent, homegrown talent that needs the right leadership. We desperately need a prop with a bit of Mongrel (JWH for example) I can see Hetherington in that role if he stays. A hooker and a running 2nd rower like old Tohu, Mannering, Guitenbiel etc, and a......the list goes on

Blair needs to go
Hiku needs to go
Nikorima needs to go

And the Owner needs to keep his mouth shut...

I think the Warriors honestly got lucky the year we snuck into the grand final under Ivan.We played our best against the Storm to get in but otherwise we scraped through a fair bit.
We also had Maloney leading the team around while Johnson was at his elusive best. We still had some absolute spud players going around like Billy Tupou, Joel Moon and Heremaia.

We need to completely overhaul what is happening off the field before we see results on it. They need to start from the ground up and set up systems driven towards success like clubs such as the Storm and Roosters have.

I don't know enough about the workings of the club but I can guarantee if we haven't got things set up properly in the background then we're going to continue to struggle.
I can't stand Gould but this is potentially one thing he can help us change and get right going forward.

Milchcow wrote:

is anyone actually following the rules around the bubble?

If they've caught 3 people this week, how many have been going out and not getting busted?

It's the NRL, just have to throw enough darts blindfolded and they will get plenty

The four Warriors players who returned to New Zealand are listed as injured in the fantasy app

Camo123 wrote:Tempted to reverse my Bateman trade for Grant + Fogarty

Which option do people think is better:
(1) Jurbo + Papalii
(2) Bateman + Taupau/Moses/Munster

I have the same worry with Papalii as to what has happened with JFH in that Raiders may dominate possession over easier games meaning less base stats, however fixtures have already misguided my thinking with trades recently and don't want to make same mistake

I wouldn't think the raiders have any easy games coming up considering the shape of their squad. NO ability to rest or rotate players, they will be doing it tough for the rest of the year.

Milchcow wrote:

is anyone actually following the rules around the bubble?

If they've caught 3 people this week, how many have been going out and not getting busted?

"Hey Warriors we really appreciate what you're doing to keep the comp going and all the sacrifices you are making but also I'm going to shit all over that because I want to go grab a beer"

Rabbits21 wrote:
Every club would’ve had people breach the rules it’s just whether you get caught or not.

I would be very surprised if Warriors players had breached their bubble given that they know intimately the sacrifices their team mates have made and how its effecting them.
I'm not saying it hasn't happened but they're the last team I'd expect to be breaking the rules.

Camo123 wrote:Tempted to reverse my Bateman trade for Grant + Fogarty

Which option do people think is better:
(1) Jurbo + Papalii
(2) Bateman + Taupau/Moses/Munster

I have the same worry with Papalii as to what has happened with JFH in that Raiders may dominate possession over easier games meaning less base stats, however fixtures have already misguided my thinking with trades recently and don't want to make same mistake

I favour the second.

Interesting game tonight with both sides missing their coaches

Where can I search team names, not on the app ?

Mulvy wrote:Big night ahead for me with 8 playing including Captain DCE, hope the wet weather doesn't hinder him.

4 in the 17 + 1 in the l**p for me... already had 5 last night