Justin

North Queenslander born and bred, Justin is also very much a Cowboys tragic. Rumours have it that his first born son will be named Thurston.

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j.d.

Finally settled on

Matterson to Hopgood
Haas to Harris
Luke to Marshall-King

bigtimebarney

Evening team,

I think I’ve decided to recruit Hopgood, however, I’m having trouble deciding who makes way.

The choices are:

TU – Gilbert
TD – Murray
Comment – Preston

Who do you reckon gets to shake hands with the reserve grade coach ?

Jarvo13

I’d lean towards Gilbert, then Murray and Preston is a big hold over the other two

BT

Murry for sure. I started with him this year and it felt good punting him this week!

Amans94

TU: Isaako
TD: Hopgood

Would be a hold over the next 8 week, selling Val to one of them.

CoG

Gone Isaako as 8 weeks is long time in Eels pack movements I think Hopgood is an 80+% chance of outscoring Isaako for about 2/3 rnds

chooks

Is whitehead out 4 weeks? Heard it on a podcast but I thought he was only suspended for 2

tigers11

Partial pec tear is what’s being reported. 4-6 weeks

mattyrodd

Is munny a sell? Thinking the below

Michell – to Ponga
Holmes – to Issako
Moale – to Tohu
Munny – to Cwalker

Leaves me 70k itb and 14 this week

BT

Yep, I figure if you need to get rid of an Origin gun then Munster > Walker makes a lot of sense as you’d probably not need to bring Munster back in again (assuming your other 5/8 is a gun).

graniel

TU – Tohu Cwalker
TD – hopgood isaako

Rare panther

Hi, two questions.

  1. Who to trade out. Teag Wilton or Hosking.
  2. Who to trade in Harris or Hopgood

Thanks

CoG

2 for1 and 1 for 2

Rare panther

Thanks, so Hosking to Harris. does make sense.

CoG

Frf is low in keepers . 2rf is a bit of a dice roll atm and a lot more options

Rare panther

Or just realised Eliesa Katoa may be injured. Is he a better trade out?

tigers11

I’d wait on Eli katoa until at least next week, and see how long he’s out for

deb talty

Looking at the NSW bench, 1 prop, 1 lock, 1 edge fwd, and Hynes, as well as TPJ starting who isn’t known for playing big minutes, Im thinking Haas is gonna be expected to play big minutes in origin matches which may affect his ability to back up with his normal minutes for the Broncos. Im selling him as he may only fully participate in 2 of the next 8 rounds (rnds 15 & 18) This is just my opinion and would be interested in any opinions on this.

trentmark

He should play big mins, he needs to be the leader of that pack. They don’t have to play til the Sat and Sun after Origin games, and he gets a rest after game 3.
Can’t see him not playing 55 in those games. Carrigan will be playing bigger mins than he will be, may be him that rests?
He can still score 70 points in 50 mins, like he has already this year. I think if you trade, you have made the decision you probably won’t bring him back in

Sonnysideup

I’m trading him and am definitely getting him back for the run home

Boffa

I can’t see him doing much less than he does for Brisbane in origin. So yes, big minutes, why not, nobody can stop him.

McKnight

Are Grant and Turbo sells in H2H or holds? If I sell I would be looking at getting JMK and Isaako during the bye period. I have Miller and now with the news that he’s on the bench with a BE of 88, is he a sell? Could get in Isaako instead for Miller. Also have Utoikamanu. Despite his 80 last week, he’s surely a sell? I can get Harris in for him.

Would love.to hear your thoughts, lads.

Rabs85

I’m thinking of selling Turbo and holding Grant.

The Pretender

Holds, both are season keepers and Turbo’s BE is negative, so you will be paying approx 100k more to buy him back

Sonnysideup

Definite H2H holds unless your league is playing the byes and you really need the wins to catch up

tigers11

I’m a H2H player and am doing miller > isaako this week. I think it’s a great trade

Cheerio

Hey lads, going with this squad for the round

Gutherson(V)
IsaakoGarrick➖Johnston➖Croker➖Te Whare
Brown➖Walker(C)
Ford➖Schuster
Tapine➖Tohu➖Keppie
Cook

Taking the punt on Walker, hoping it pays off and good luck to everyone else for the round.

Never walk alone

VC Isaako and C Brown for me. Cows were awful last week and down on troops this week, while the Raiders are nearly full strength

Sheldon

Anyone trading out Grant over Mahoney?
Means I can afford to do Moane to Tohu rather than lose Haas or Turbo.

Gold

I see the logic but watching Mahoney play is too frustrating for me to cope with any longer. So many missed tackles and penalties. He’s gone for me. Sure thing for 100+ next game.

POD

I’m a non owner of Reed, but half thinking of jumping on (but probably won’t) when he bottoms out I think he’s been a bit unlucky.

Reed Baloney

TU- Olak
TD- Tapine

Footyhead556

Hkr- Grant, luke
Fr – Tapine, horsbourgh, edwards, pele
2rf – shuster, Fifita, bird,
Preston, afoa, burbo
Hb – Cleary, Hynes
5/8 – Brown, C Walker
Ctw – Holmes, Meaney, Garrick, Marzhew, B Smith, Dunster, Peachey
Fb – Mitchell, Trbojevic

$260,800 itb

The Pretender

What is the question here mate? Probably why you havent got any traction.

Footyhead556

I meant to say what trades should I make

CSI

Who would you pick as VC and C out of these
JMK. AFB. Tapine. Hopgood. Harris. Schuster. C Walker. Issacko. Crocker. Garrick. Ford

Last edited 10 months ago by CSI
The Pretender

VC Hopgood, C CWalk.

jblaze

how does croker make this list lol. (VC)isaako (C)walker

gezza32

I’ll have 13 players if I don’t trade Miller and trade Manu instead……

TU: Trade Miller and have 12
TD: Trade Manu and have 13

The Pretender

No other options?

gezza32

Trade origin players like Haas, Cleary or Hynes only rather than Manu?

The Pretender

I think id trade Haas over origin, personally. I know he only misses the origin rounds, but I cant see him playing his normal role or ppm between now and round 20.

Manu plays 16 where Haas doesnt, and has no backing up issues, as well as playing FB when Teddy is out or rests.

Last edited 10 months ago by The Pretender
gezza32

Would then be stuck with Tapine and Keppie as my FRF’s over this period without Haas. Not sure I’m comfortable with that.

The Pretender

Who else do you have in your FRF? Plenty of decent FRF options around.

gezza32

Actually I’m trading in Harris so will have Harris and Tapine as my FRFs. So keep Miller and trade Haas then?

The Pretender

For at least this week, I think so. Miller can still be sold next week.

gezza32

Thanks mate. Will consider it as an option.

Scott Minto GOAT

H2H player looking for season keeper

VAL to

TU)Campbell Graham

TD) Isaako

The Pretender

Either works. CG if you arent Bunnies heavy. I would even be aiming to have both at this point for H2H.

allcs_21

Sell (TU)Hynes or (TD)Cleary?

Cleary has the extra game over the next 8 weeks but surely more likely to be rested as well

Last edited 10 months ago by allcs_21
The Pretender

I think its Hynes, though im keeping both until rd 16. Hynes plays 1 game between 16-20.

allcs_21

You think Ivan rests Cleary at all Pretender?

BT

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Wallah Hezbula

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The Pretender

This is one of the all time great posts BT, thanks for the giggle !

BT

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Salty Former Owner

I clicked on the link and all it had was info for Round 1 (whatever that is) suggesting I buy Franklin Pele. I don’t think this will get me 1800 points.

BT

Yeah, you’re right. That would be 1900 for sure.

faiders

I have the money should I go from I.Kotoa to C.Walker

TU Yes
TD No

The Pretender

definitely

R.Cotter Cheese

Who should I captain??

TU: Brown
TD: CWalker

Cheers

R.Cotter Cheese

Also who is the best VC Option?

TU: Gutho
TD: Isaako

POD

You want VC a player prior to your C playing, so your options are Gutho / Walker vs Isaako / Brown.

R.Cotter Cheese

or Isaako & Cwalker which im leaning towards

BT

I’m on Isaako and Brown, only because I think Parra should beat the Cowboys more convincingly than the Bunnies do the Raiders