2022 FF NRL Fantasy DRAFT League

robelgordo wrote:

If we’d just been 30 mins quicker this morning could’ve got past Welshy and been back to him again by now

Think the last few picks are going to be past TLT now

But I'm one of the last few picks...

Mulvy wrote:

But I'm one of the last few picks...

Mulvy, you diabolical…

robelgordo wrote:

Mulvy, you diabolical…

Hey, I made my last pick at like 1 am, now that's dedication. Not >this guy's< fault.

It’s your pick now!

Wake up @wolfking, we need to get round the bend before the Europeans go to bed!

Did L1 complete in time?

Moanaman wrote:Did L1 complete in time?

Yeah the last 3 picks I think were made after TLT

I got the highest score R1 so can at least say I’ve been winning L1

So like, how does the free agent system work in this?

Weiland wrote:So like, how does the free agent system work in this?

Reverse order of ladder positions for restricted free agents. i.e. last place gets dibs on a player over 2nd last, 3rd last etc.

Usually its 12pm Tuesday when these are revealed. But because the game locked out after 12pm Monday was pushed back to 12pm Weds this week. Will also be 12pm Weds when there are Monday games e.g. Easter weekend round.

After the restricted free agency period, transfers are first in, best dressed until it locks at the first kickoff.

RA order should be based on last pick to the bottom in my opinion.

Meant to post this earlier, but got side tracked:

League 1 Form Guide:
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Jele
The defending Champion and a champion bloke to boot. He also won NRL FF Survivor season 1, so not to be underestimated.
How he will win: His love for "the beautiful game" translates to an appeal for an impressive collection of skilful outside backs: Staggs, Ramien, Ponga, Gutherson, Kennedy
R1: W
Odds: 3-1

Mulvy
Last years League 1 bridesmaid. They say you have to lose one to win one, and the resident Cowboys fan will hope to emulate vintage Lolo and leave a trail of would-be challengers in his wake.
Defining Strategy: Picking up high-value injured/suspended players in the draft and hoping to peak late-season: Grant, Tohu Harris, Doueihi, Olakau'atu
R1: W
Odds: 4-1

Cantbeatwinners
A strong player across the whole season in League 2 last year, and knew exactly how to dominate the finals.
Will contend with Welshy as the best NRL FF Draft player in the UK, or possibly the world. Write him off at your peril.
Key strengths: A balanced squad, lead by the ever-present Damien Cook
R1: W
Odds: 5-1

wolfking
His name says it all, more than just a Wolf, this top 4 contender is the Wolf King. Take the knee while he tears your team to shreds.
How he'll do it: Unsurprisingly, a powerful combative forward pack holds the key to Wolfies challenge: Fonua-Blake, Fa'asumaleaui and the one and only Payne Haas. Complimented by Hudson Young & Leilua.
R1: L
Odds: 6-1

Jstevens269
Like the great Colonel Sanders, our resident American will look to serve up more success after last year's top 4 result. Will season '22 be winner, winner, (fried) chicken dinner?
Key to success: Power forwards with an appetite for points: Chrichton, Koloamatangi, Fisher-Harris, Welch, Cam Murray
R1: L
Odds: 6-1

robelgordo
Dominated League 3 and already showing that he belongs in League 1 by posting the highest score of the round. Will no doubt be looking for an opportunity to bring the son of a Steelers legend in Tyran Wishart into his team as a super POD.
Powered by: Big David Fifita and Tyson Frizell should give him a massive points edge (see what I did there).
R1: 1
Odds: 6-1

Welshy
He's as competitive as they come and won't change his aggressive game for anyone (possibly a leaf taken from his his favourite chunky Fullback? who can say - not me).
His Round 9 match-up with B/L is one to bookmark - especially the heavyweight banter that will procede it. Welshy will be in the mix come finals time.
Team structure: strong across the board with a mix of youth (Riki, Fermor) and seasoned campaigners (Johnson, Yeo, JDB, Vaughan), but it's his strong Fullback roster that will lead the charge (Tedesco, Papenhuyzen & Walsh).
R1: L
Odds: 7-1

B/L
The genius behind the inaugural season of NRL FF Survivor. Full of strategy and guile with an eye for quality halfbacks (Brooksie and that Manly guy) - B/L will be a tough opposition every week.
Team Strategy: Over-looked/undervalued red-dot players (Mitchell, Rapana, Liddle). Elite halves (DCE, Books) who sit behind a bad-boy pack of Radley, Luke Thompson & Paulo.
R1: L
Odds: 7-1

sajjos
The other new League 3 entrant to L1. Sajjos broke all the records for the fastest Drafter and was integral to ensuring that the L1 draft finished on time.
A shrewd drafter who has already knocked off one of last years L1 finalists.
Key strength: Boasting the Leagues most powerful Centre pairing of Aitken and Bird with Tago on the bench.
R1: W
Odds: 8-1

EasyTiger
He mysteriously made the League 2 final and will be unlikely to qualify for another finals campaign. Was gutted not to have former Daly-M halfback of the year Luke "Brooksie" Brooks leading the way, so will have to pass the torch to big Stefano.
Team strengths: Will likely trade free agents every week to try an stay in the game, and otherwise will rely heavily on Turbo to repeat his unsustainable feats of last year.
R1: L
Odds: 10-1 (but even money to finish 9th - it's a Tigers thing)

Jele wrote:RA order should be based on last pick to the bottom in my opinion.

Personally I agree and I'm happy to change this on Monday ready for next weeks trade window - unless anyone in League 1 has any objections?

easytiger wrote:

Personally I agree and I'm happy to change this on Monday ready for next weeks trade window - unless anyone in League 1 has any objections?

I think that's better, would prefer that change too.

Nice league summary too.

Thanks ET, I guess that means I've blown my coveted no 1 waiver spot on Tesi Niu! 

Jele wrote:Thanks ET, I guess that means I've blown my coveted no 1 waiver spot on Tesi Niu! 

He was my only waiver selection

Nice ET. I like the proposed change also.

ET that's brilliant mate

and fuck B/L

Jele wrote:RA order should be based on last pick to the bottom in my opinion.

As there have been no objections and universal support by those that have provided an opinion; the Restricted Free Agent Order Policy has been updated to:
Last Pick to Bottom.

Grand final week!

Me vs Snatch in League 2. How are the other leagues going?

rhinoceroo wrote:Grand final week!

Me vs Snatch in League 2. How are the other leagues going?

It's Mulvy v Cantbeatwinners in L1

No surprises at all in the finals, although Sajjos had Mulvy until updates in the semi

Assuming bottom 2 relegation, then it'll be me and Welshy down.