NRL Fantasy 2023 Part 54 - 11 players is enough

easytiger wrote:I for one am quietly content with Niko's 30
What I really didn't want to see was a bad-Sloan type score.

For me I was eyeing up;
Niko scores moderate: e.g. 30, get a second edge (even though none particularly excite me)
Niko scoring low: Trade someone to a Brown/Moses (those halves being more reliable for good-great scores)


So the way I figure it, if I get an edge that scores 40 now, then the half alternative would need to score 70 to match it... so suddenly even a moderate edge is likely a better pick

I’m really quite torn on whether to take Nikorima’s score + add CNK vs buying Moses

Worry in getting another WFB for the bye round scores is I would then have 5 WFB (none of which are probably top 2 lol)

CNK + Nikorima probably scores more this week and assists with future trades but Moses helps with bye plans

Jele wrote:

Now - great ranking, well done!

I've done mine for the first and only time I'll have a ranking of 1st (before being overtaken later in the round)

Great job Jele

If I'm not mistaken, you're in good company with number 2 "The Stooges" being a previous winner of overall

We're all cheering for you!

Regulator wrote:I only got Bird in this week (after having a trade in for him last week then reversing last minute when he was ruled out).

So I'll own the Bird breaking.

I’m right there with you on all counts.

I was disappointed with Jack off.

Camo123 wrote:
I’m really quite torn on whether to take Nikorima’s score + add CNK vs buying Moses

Worry in getting another WFB for the bye round scores is I would then have 5 WFB (none of which are probably top 2 lol)

CNK + Nikorima probably scores more this week and assists with future trades but Moses helps with bye plans

Yeah, Moses is a tricky one - that's who I was leaning towards (if funds could stretch there).

Low scores against a dominant Broncos (34) and Roosters (39) is explainable.
It's the 29 against the Titans (who are good at conceding points) that makes him feel a bit more flimsy.

I have a purely gut feeling that the Cowboys turn up this week and make life difficult
After that it's Bulldogs, Sea Eagles, Dolphins, Warriors, Titans, Cowboys, Storm, Dragons - not a bad run for the Eels and he could be a key beneficiary.

But then he also put up a 79 v Souths, 77 v Sharks and 72 v Panthers, so maybe he's not the flat-track bully he once was and can capably score well in any given week.

I tend to think that if in doubt, go for the move that progresses you more towards your end goal (rather than a more immediate benefit)

my tv broke wrote:

I don't know if it helps, but my thinking..

Moses is a keeper vs CNK a 35's guy, who you ~probably~ don't want in your team long term.

If trying to decide between the two, go the keeper. Still 15 rounds to go.

This is probably why I'm hesitant on grabbing Ford (for Alamoti). Helps over the next couple of weeks but is a trade out again.

Gone back and forth on my trades so many times and just went keepers and cows to be boring.

Queue Ponga and Hopgood being trade outs in a months time

The Milf party thread is back online!

30 points for Niko eh....I only caught a small bit of the game last night but it was the bit where he brought the ball back busted a few tackles and then busted the line so 30 is a little bit underwhelming.

Crossland is pretty shit but can he beat 30? History suggests.....maybe

I think I have to give the lad a chance, maybe I'll play him those old Tina Turner ads to fire him up.

On another note, has anyone ever seen Tina Turner and Mick Jagger dance in the same place?

easytiger wrote:

Yeah, Moses is a tricky one - that's who I was leaning towards (if funds could stretch there).

Low scores against a dominant Broncos (34) and Roosters (39) is explainable.
It's the 29 against the Titans (who are good at conceding points) that makes him feel a bit more flimsy.

I have a purely gut feeling that the Cowboys turn up this week and make life difficult
After that it's Bulldogs, Sea Eagles, Dolphins, Warriors, Titans, Cowboys, Storm, Dragons - not a bad run for the Eels and he could be a key beneficiary.

But then he also put up a 79 v Souths, 77 v Sharks and 72 v Panthers, so maybe he's not the flat-track bully he once was and can capably score well in any given week.

I think with Moses you just play the averages and live the highs and lows

Snatchpato wrote:
Love your work holding fire. I only made two this week (hoping to stay there) and have 14 left... hoping a conservative period of trades will help me climb later this year...

No luck in Lord of the Byes though unless Reynolds scores 100 haha

Love that you're holding Haas, Yeo, and Latrell, think they all score well through origin because they're all weapons.

The Lord of the Byes title will not be mine. But I will cheer the contenders on.

When I was doing some basic number crunching, Yeo and Hass, even with being rested, won't score too much less than other mids and those saved trades may come in handy. Even Mitchell, who is bound to lose some cash over origin, will still put up decent scores for the season I'd imagine and the only other major contender is Dylan Edwards. I'm holding Teddy and Turbo too.

Thank I'll decide what to do with cheese next week; and dispose of miller to ponga or a mid not necessarily playing rd 13.

Holy Moly wrote:

The Lord of the Byes title will not be mine. But I will cheer the contenders on.

When I was doing some basic number crunching, Yeo and Hass, even with being rested, won't score too much less than other mids and those saved trades may come in handy. Even Mitchell, who is bound to lose some cash over origin, will still put up decent scores for the season I'd imagine and the only other major contender is Dylan Edwards. I'm holding Teddy and Turbo too.

Surely the artist formerly known as ‘Boozecluez’ has Lord of the Byes wrapped up already

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:
Surely the artist formerly known as ‘Boozecluez’ has Lord of the Byes wrapped up already

hmmm Booze has been burning a lot of trades this season, not sure if he has the luxury to field 13 each bye round

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:
Surely the artist formerly known as ‘Boozecluez’ has Lord of the Byes wrapped up already

That greatly underestimates his competition, and as much as Booze is a proven overall player, he is yet unproven in the Lord of the Byes arena

It's also over 8 weeks this year, so even if you have a rough start this week, there's plenty of time to establish your Bye-nous

wolfking wrote:

True.  Perhaps he just wasn't still 100%.

Sore knees, multiple long term injuries ... the Bird's the word on playing busted.

Chewie wrote:

hmmm Booze has been burning a lot of trades this season, not sure if he has the luxury to field 13 each bye round

Not sure how many trades Booze has burned through, but I bet it's less than me.
Also, just checked Ranks and Booze and Brent both have teams clocking in at $14m+
Damn. That's some serious Fantasy players we have in this little community.
(Oh yeah, NRLFFBludgers is now a thing - represent in the 3000 club)

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:
Surely the artist formerly known as ‘Boozecluez’ has Lord of the Byes wrapped up already

He is putting my bye planning to shame.

Holy Moly wrote:

He is putting my bye planning to shame.

Bye planning is a myth. Makes us feel like we have control

Just a fine for JDB

Liverpool_Bulldog wrote:
Bye planning is a myth. Makes us feel like we have control

It's a pretty big achievement to win the Lord of the Byes this year since it's the first time with this bye structure. I wonder if the great bye planners are also gonna be at the top of the leader board at the end of the season.