NRL Fantasy 2022 Part 3 - Max or Josh?

Welshy wrote:I know, no Warriors, but

Any love for EKatoa?

Massive downyear last season after impressive rookie campaign, new converted CTR as 2RF partner if trial pack to be taken forward into season.

If he gets the big minutes back he's underpriced by 5-8?

I'm personally going Curran, but we can both be right. Until Tohu is back anyway (seems to be R5-ish). I just prefer the cut of Curran's jib, nothing against Katoa. They're not Tevaga that's the main thing

StuDogg101 wrote:

I'm personally going Curran, but we can both be right. Until Tohu is back anyway (seems to be R5-ish). I just prefer the cut of Curran's jib, nothing against Katoa. They're not Tevaga that's the main thing

Just be careful with Curran. Looking like he will play lock where he averaged 47 last season, compared with 56 on the edge.

The Bludger#2 wrote:

Agree with you there, Welshy.
Cookie is priced at his average and may end up playing more of a link role to support Ilias (or whoever is the second half).

Sometimes all you need is the nailed on poits, but think with some of the guns there is a bit extra you can eek out.

rhinoceroo wrote:Is there anyone in the Warriors centres I've forgotten about (other than Aitken) or does Vailea have that spot?

Pompey, Arthas, and they've used Montoya at centre before.

Would also like to chip in with my newfound unequivocal love for Cam McInnes. I think 65 minutes is the absolute lowest workload he'd get, on decent coin as Welshy says they're probably moulding their pack around him doing some serious grunt work in the middle. He could also do a bit of pinch hitting at hooker to give Brailey a spell, I know Brails played close to 80 last year but 80min hookers are few and far between in the 6 again era so Cam could benefit. I'm giving him a 60 floor at worst, best he's hitting 70s. Superb VC option right now I'm thinking but could easily be a Cleary alternative if you're braver than me

StuDogg101 wrote:

I'm personally going Curran, but we can both be right. Until Tohu is back anyway (seems to be R5-ish). I just prefer the cut of Curran's jib, nothing against Katoa. They're not Tevaga that's the main thing

mattnz wrote:



Just be careful with Curran. Looking like he will play lock where he averaged 47 last season, compared with 56 on the edge.

Only 2 games though mate at lock. Would back a 55 average if he gets a big run with big minutes at lock. But I do think Curran is priced correctly, can't see too much upside

mattnz wrote:

Just be careful with Curran. Looking like he will play lock where he averaged 47 last season, compared with 56 on the edge.

Yeah I saw that. Bit of a bummer, but maybe his workrate can increase...maybe

Lchy wrote:Would also like to chip in with my newfound unequivocal love for Cam McInnes. I think 65 minutes is the absolute lowest workload he'd get, on decent coin as Welshy says they're probably moulding their pack around him doing some serious grunt work in the middle. He could also do a bit of pinch hitting at hooker to give Brailey a spell, I know Brails played close to 80 last year but 80min hookers are few and far between in the 6 again era so Cam could benefit. I'm giving him a 60 floor at worst, best he's hitting 70s. Superb VC option right now I'm thinking but could easily be a Cleary alternative if you're braver than me

I have nothing but respect for the way guys like CMC play the game, small but bollocks bigger than most props.

100MPH in everything he does, absolute workhorse

plus a fondness in fanatsy where he has never failed me

Welshy wrote:



Only 2 games though mate at lock. Would back a 55 average if he gets a big run with big minutes at lock. But I do think Curran is priced correctly, can't see too much upside

3 games at lock, including an 80 minute game. Average of 67 minutes for 47 points.

He racks up almost as many tackles playing on the edge as he does in the middle, gets more run meters and more attacking stats.

I might seriously look at Curran if he drops a bit in price to start the season in the middle, and pick him up when he takes the 80 minute edge spot off Aitken, would be an ideal scenario when Harris returns, to pick him up sub-$600k as a keeper dual MID/EDG.

mattnz wrote:

3 games at lock, including an 80 minute game. Average of 67 minutes for 47 points.

He racks up almost as many tackles playing on the edge as he does in the middle, gets more run meters and more attacking stats.

I'd back Curran playing more than 3 games to average more than 47 at lock playing around 65 minutes.

When is Tohu due back? unless 7-10 rounds i'd steer clear of Curran regardless

Welshy wrote:

Cookie? Just as your nailed on points guy or hoping for upturn in average?

Nailed on points in a position that's a bit of a desert. Might be an uptick too without Bennett shackles but not counting on it.

rhinoceroo wrote:

Nailed on points in a position that's a bit of a desert. Might be an uptick too without Bennett shackles but not counting on it.

Makes sense, just wondering if your eagle eye had spotted something else mate

Tohu, Curran, Aitken, Katoa

Who misses out in a full strength Warriors lineup?

Anyone taking minutes off Koro this year? Could he the cheaper return to form gun hooker option?

Milchcow wrote:
Tohu, Curran, Aitken, Katoa

Who misses out in a full strength Warriors lineup?

Probably Katoa when you look at last season, but just as easy seeing Aitken back to CTR and Curran edge with Katoa and Tohu locking the middle up

Milchcow wrote:
Tohu, Curran, Aitken, Katoa

Who misses out in a full strength Warriors lineup?

None, a center like Vailea misses out,

Welshy wrote:

Makes sense, just wondering if your eagle eye had spotted something else mate

Nah, he's just literally the only hooker in the game that you know is going to play 80 every week, he doesn't miss tackles, never gets injured and is capable of huge attacking stats on his day. Worth the investment imo.

(Cue his first ever injury-ravaged season)

Welshy wrote:Anyone taking minutes off Koro this year? Could he the cheaper return to form gun hooker option?

Unless he gets vaxxed, he misses games in QLD and VIC

Welshy wrote:Anyone taking minutes off Koro this year? Could he the cheaper return to form gun hooker option?

Unless we see different, assuming Kenny bench like last year.