NRL Fantasy 2021 Part 16 - To Milf or Not to Milf, that is the question?

White Lightning wrote:I'm actually thinking of selling Angus purely as a tactical move...while most owners will bench him & play a 20-30 point substitute I could sell Angus to a 50+ gun & re-buy him the following round/rounds. Not sure I'll do it but am thinking about it due to the lack of cash/cows.

StormTrooper96 wrote:Looking more into it, Lodge + Host to Davey + Leniu makes enough sense for now.

Host being dropped really shows how little faith Bennett has in the man after 1 game. Davey really impressed in the preseason and Gos's defense was shocking (albeit against one of the best attacks in the game). I think Davey holds the spot and has the game to hit 40's in 60 minutes of footy... Gos may even spend time in the middle.

Lodge sitting on the bench for 2-3 weeks is not healthy for early money making. Leniu has the game to make points fast and I can see him falling over the line for a try sooner rather than later. Need players in my squad making money early on. Using Crichton to loop Niu and Averillo as well.

I am happy to burn through double trades for the first few weeks as this is the time to jump on some early money makers/fix fires... No money makes have presented themselves this week but I have some fires to put out and Leniu/Davey are the two with their noses in front as to Job Security, Points Potential, Role going forward.

Have the bank to go Lodge > LAM but just scared on his role going forward due to HIA.

Mulvy wrote:Same as everyone else basically. No bank.

a) Lodge and Gosi to LAM and Stefano. Given LAM would be in my starting side to replace Lodge, I think he'll score a few more points per week than Alvaro/Leniu.

b) Lodge and Gosi to Leniu and Alvaro. Would play both this week and one goes into NPR next week with Angus back.

c) One trade Gosi to Stefano. Would have to play him this week though. Get to hold Lodge and save a trade which is nice because all of the trade in options suck. Something better should pop up.

Thoughts?

StormTrooper96 wrote:SHIT! Didn't realise LAM's score was boosted by a try (and LB)

Revraiser wrote:

I've done this and not looking back. Ride with me WL

RandomSil wrote:

What 50+ gun do you have in mind? Who is going to keep scoring at the same level as Angus? If the person you trade in scores 5 - 10 less than Angus in 3 - 4 Rounds he will have made up that difference. While there is no degree of certainty you can get him back before he exceeds the 20 to 30 points you make.

Is 1 trade worth 20 - 30 points? Knowing that towards the end of the season their value goes up.

StormTrooper96 wrote:SHIT! Didn't realise LAM's score was boosted by a try (and LB)

Oz Sport Mad wrote:

I generally only consider doing that with an injury, given there is opportunity for it being longer than expected or a low scoring return.

This is a determinate amount of time (only 1 week), so you are basically spending two trades for a 'potential' 20-30 points.

Plus you have the stress of watching your 'potential' 50 pointer get through a game without getting a HIA and you have to death ride your 'potential' 20 pointer, with the mixed emotions of hoping he doesn't fall over the line (making your trade pointless) but also hoping he does at the same time (for increased cash)......

WT2K wrote:

Booze had a good post on LAM the other day https://www.nrlfantasyfanatics.com/t1571p540-nrl-fantasy-2021-part-15-let-the-raging-begin#478086

Oz Sport Mad wrote:

I generally only consider doing that with an injury, given there is opportunity for it being longer than expected or a low scoring return.

This is a determinate amount of time (only 1 week), so you are basically spending two trades for a 'potential' 20-30 points.

Plus you have the stress of watching your 'potential' 50 pointer get through a game without getting a HIA and you have to death ride your 'potential' 20 pointer, with the mixed emotions of hoping he doesn't fall over the line (making your trade pointless) but also hoping he does at the same time (for increased cash)......

mattnz wrote:

I'm planning it as well. Before the try, I was shitting my pants with Captain Crichton. In earlier drafts I had Fifita as Captain, but thought Crichton was a safer option. Now feeling pretty comfortable with Fifita as Captain, looking good for solid scores most weeks and some monsters when he hits top gear.

Looking like there are a number of cheaper EDG and MID options that could reach keeper status this season. My plan is to use the funds to target them.

Lets me give NAS a 2nd chance to prove his worth, and get him playing this week, cash in the bank and rebalance my team, as it was light in the backs. Can pick up Too, move Cotric back into CTR where he belongs, next to Bird who gets a reprieve this week and ditch Averillo instead to get Brailey in the team.

If Bird can start scoring as well as it looks like he could have last week, then will be really happy with my back 5 - Bird, Cotric, Pappy, Laurie, Too. I am dropping an Origin player and picking up 2 that play round 13, which will come in handy.

mattnz wrote:
Keep in mind Warriors had 2 HIAs where forwards didnt return. Wouldnt count on those minutes every week

Revraiser wrote:

No just kidding, appreciate the feedback mate. But I'm sold, it's done and the key has been swallowed. Nothing to do with chasing 96 as everyone says, it's chasing Cleary and possibly getting Crichton down the track as opposed to Cleary later, if at all. Gets me a captain Cleary score this week as opposed to a spud score. 
Plus I have the luxury or convenience of not having any of Gosi, Croker, Host or anyone that has to go etc.