2018 NRL.com Fantasy Thread Part 31

Mearcats wrote:Ok, to be clear, I am not advising against bringing Rein in. I am simply trying to look at it from a tactical viewpoint. I only have 27 trades remaining. I have Inglis, Lodge and Doughy in my side that need to go A$AP Rocky.

On first looks, a switch straight from Doughy to Rein makes perfect sense. But looking further, there is every chance in three weeks that he goes back to the bench. We all know Peats is a tough bugger and he is going to want to get back as soon as he can. He's got a Blues jersey to fight to retain and he well and truly has a fight on his hands.

IF, and I intentionally caps'd that, Rein could go at 60 for three weeks he'd make 198k. Good money. Worth two trades in three weeks though? In my instance I may be better of bringing in someone like Su'a or Gos who has better security. Will be a slower earner and still need to be traded out but if they get 8-10 weeks they should earn more overall.

It's purely a time frame thing for me. And that one week is becoming somewhat of a stumbling block for my liking. If Peats was 8-10 weeks or even 6-8 weeks outside it'd be a different story. With the information that it's 4-6 weeks MAXIMUM and potential return after two to three out I'm struggling to see how I can make that work.

Keep in mind, I'm the conservative type. And my team value in comparison to a lot of you guys reflects that. Fortune favours the brave but not a risk I think I'm willing to take.

Mearcats wrote:Ok, to be clear, I am not advising against bringing Rein in. I am simply trying to look at it from a tactical viewpoint. I only have 27 trades remaining. I have Inglis, Lodge and Doughy in my side that need to go A$AP Rocky.

On first looks, a switch straight from Doughy to Rein makes perfect sense. But looking further, there is every chance in three weeks that he goes back to the bench. We all know Peats is a tough bugger and he is going to want to get back as soon as he can. He's got a Blues jersey to fight to retain and he well and truly has a fight on his hands.

IF, and I intentionally caps'd that, Rein could go at 60 for three weeks he'd make 198k. Good money. Worth two trades in three weeks though? In my instance I may be better of bringing in someone like Su'a or Gos who has better security. Will be a slower earner and still need to be traded out but if they get 8-10 weeks they should earn more overall.

It's purely a time frame thing for me. And that one week is becoming somewhat of a stumbling block for my liking. If Peats was 8-10 weeks or even 6-8 weeks outside it'd be a different story. With the information that it's 4-6 weeks MAXIMUM and potential return after two to three out I'm struggling to see how I can make that work.

Keep in mind, I'm the conservative type. And my team value in comparison to a lot of you guys reflects that. Fortune favours the brave but not a risk I think I'm willing to take.

Mearcats wrote:If you could only offload one of Inglis or Lodge this week, who would you get rid of? I'm going to have to hold one as I need to get rid of Doughy...

Rippin and Tearin wrote:

I don't believe this will be the case, but IF so, then absolutely. $200k plus adding those points to your total, I'd take that in a heart beat!!

Also, viewing this in terms of 2 trades would be double counting. I think you have to look at it as one.

I get where you are coming from though. I already have Gos, so I don't have to make that call. I like him too. I feel like he will ave low 30s, maybe better, its his spot to lose and he plays 13. Perfect candidate for the CC to gun bye planning strategy. If I had to chose between the two this week it would be a tough call. I'd probably go Gos...

The upside with Rein is more though. So its a risk reward thing IMO.

SI wrote:

I've tentatively done Issako to Capewell. 3 weeks would be great and hopefully by then there is one or two definitive Centre keepers I can upgrade to.

Everything I've read suggests he should get the 3 weeks. I missed him last year so looking forward to having him in my Trousers at last

Fortitude wrote:

I was in the "quickly get rid of Doughi boat" but ive changed my tune. Ideal world he gets zero minutes again this week. If he get some minutes. His BE isn't THAT high that he will lose bulk cash.

Lodge and Inglis are differnet because they are likely to be in the 17? so not only are they costing you points, but also, potentially money?

Mearcats wrote:If you could only offload one of Inglis or Lodge this week, who would you get rid of? I'm going to have to hold one as I need to get rid of Doughy...

Mearcats wrote:

Have never been able to look at this kind of trade as one. Logic states that I should and it is definitely double counting but unless he either a) gets traded to a gun directly (which I don't think he'll make enough cash to be able to do) or b) goes to a cash generating cow, then I look at it as a double.

What I do like is your thought behind the cash and point balance. Lets say he does only make 198k. But he also makes 180 points over three weeks. Then it looks a lot more attractive. Problem is, I think he'll be more along the lines of a 45-50avg, giving a return of 117k and 135 points.

ItsLucky wrote:Hi all,

I came across this forum only a fortnight ago and I've followed the conversation and input and I believe I'd really like to start being apart of the general discussion and put my input in as well where I feel it may be wanted.

First off, up the Broncos

and now my current team:

Cook
Kikau J.Brom
Arrow JFH Mcguire
JMK Maloney
Hiku J.Croker
Nofa Ponga Thompson
Macca Havili RFM Rein
Isaako Kennar Gos Brown

I guess I'd like some feedback and thoughts on what I should do in the coming weeks - definitely ditching Kennar and isaako in the next two depending on performance

Look forward to the bants

WT Winfield wrote:

SI wrote:

I've tentatively done Issako to Capewell. 3 weeks would be great and hopefully by then there is one or two definitive Centre keepers I can upgrade to.

Everything I've read suggests he should get the 3 weeks. I missed him last year so looking forward to having him in my Trousers at last

Feels a little early to jump off Isaako with his BE at 8 now.

Capewell should average 40+ at SR, but with a 36 BE this week he might not earn much over those 3 weeks. Around 100k with a 45 average or 75k with a 40 average.

WGraham looks to be 2-4 weeks so is a chance of not getting 3 weeks of Capewell starting SR.

ItsLucky wrote:Nofa was an absolute disaster choice, got him in like rd 2. I wasn't aware of his security -_-

ItsLucky wrote:Hi all,

I came across this forum only a fortnight ago and I've followed the conversation and input and I believe I'd really like to start being apart of the general discussion and put my input in as well where I feel it may be wanted.

First off, up the Broncos

and now my current team:

Cook
Kikau J.Brom
Arrow JFH Mcguire
JMK Maloney
Hiku J.Croker
Nofa Ponga Thompson
Macca Havili RFM Rein
Isaako Kennar Gos Brown

I guess I'd like some feedback and thoughts on what I should do in the coming weeks - definitely ditching Kennar and isaako in the next two depending on performance

Look forward to the bants