Manu is only for matchups i.e. when named at 6 or Teddy not playing. Could become an AE nightmare with potential scores of 20s and 30s when playing centre.
Trades in Foran as a cheap back up 5/8 with the manly run home …
Last weeks 35 was hard to watch in a 66-0 smashing,
but last night was even harder ..
Try assist – Parker plus extras
Held up over the line ..
Could of been the score to get him up to a keeper later .
Everyone makes different decisions ..
A bit like the decision you made to make a comment l above to show me what a goose you are…
Show me your trade history tiger ..
Bet I can pick holes in it as well ?
I wouldn’t, unless you reckon Graham is a keeper and in your 17 for the run home. Gutho is a nice backup FB until the end, unless you can upgrade him to one of the other gun FBs.
Hendo58(@hendo58)
2 years ago
#1054577
What’s everyone’s opinion on better replacement for Cleary out of these 2
Been tossing this up all weekend. I think its so close to dead even if they both kick, which they will. Only thing I can see at the moment is rd 25 SJ plays Melbourne – but they may rest everyone …
Cleary’s out 4-6 weeks. Then given the injury he took I reckon he’s going to be timid at best and won’t come back playing at 100% or even close. You can bet every single opposition tackler will be targeting him hard too. Combine that with the fact that most likely if you look at the total scores for either of the above for the remainder of the season and compare to Nathan’s last scores once back pretty sure Nathan will come out behind. Not to mention you also make a cool rough $600k+ from the trade.
Unfortunately I feel this could be the outcome for Cleary. He might become more of a distributer and kicker rather than the complete game he’s been showing all year. I also question the point in rushing him back if the Panthers are still winning and holding onto a top 2 spot. Personally I don’t think the Panthers can win the comp without him, but I do feel they can still beat most teams without him.
Contemplating getting in tupou or ramien this week.
Dogs rhs defence is hoppa and allan which i think is the stronger defensive side. Last week Garrick scored the majority of his points once hoppa was sin binned.
Do roosters make a run for the finals with both verrils and radley back now where tupou will benefit?
On the flip side, Ramien has arguably the slightly better base with his tb’s/offload and has a good draw.
Tupou has a higher ceiling.
Ramien is just solid. I bought him in R7 for his 70 then sold after he got injured. Bought again R14 after missing his 124, and only been getting a solid 3 scores from him. He doesn’t look like he does much but just seem to get points. So I’m hoping he jags another try soon (he’s only got 2 this season).
roaming_goat(@roaming_goat)
Sleeper
2 years ago
#1054588
CTW of Garrick, Ramien, AJ, Val & To’o, do i bring Tupou in with 8 trades left?
2RF with no Gus or Dfif, do i prioritise 2rf > CTW
You should look at this with both Round 17 & 18 in mind.Round 18 could be a tough round to field 17 players due to Origin outs. Of your centres Val & Too could be rested after Origin. Could you play one of your 6th or 7th centres if either are out? If not you might need Tupou who also gives you the added benefit of an extra number for this round. In your 2R’s again Gus could be rested though Fifi will play18 so he is the preference here. It also depends on who you are trading out. If… Read more »
Currently, plan was teddy > tupou (via AJ) and then get Dfif next week. Would mean that I can field a team next week 100% strength +/- To’o/ Val & Hunt. Would mean playing some mid range players that are yet to be upgraded (KBrom, Matto, Martin) but would have 17. Would then be able to move on from Martin > Dfif and field a much stronger 17 w Tupou. But burning a trade for a non gun
Unfortunately had to go out so haven’t replied to your post. The other consideration for you is the number of trades you have left. I’m not a H2H player but Sally M, who seems to be a H2H player, has advocated on here on a number of occassions that you will need at minimum 6 trades when finals start in R22.It really comes down whether you need to win this week and/or next week as to whether to need to make any trades at all or if at all possible save them for later.
I would be holidng BKelly, especially with your team featuring a few origin players I would try to hold non-SOO. Personally I would go Teddy > Tupou, which would allow you to hold R18 players. Then move Hynes > ramien
If you’re playing H2H with 8 trades remaining, then I think Kelly > Tupou is a big waste. You’ve got some major depth issues in the forwards, at HFB and CTW with the number of injured/suspended/fringe players in your squad. I don’t think you can afford to be trading any able-bodied players because you’re literally a few injuries away from not being able to put 17 on the field until TPJ and Harris come back. Looking at your team, I would sell Cleary and use the cash to get yourself some depth. You probably won’t be able to get Cleary… Read more »
Hoffa(@michelhoffmanhotmail-com)
Gun
2 years ago
#1054603
OK SC Talk Brains Trust, Sorry for the long post. Rank 78, 6 Trades, 8 this week(incl Suaali), $65k itb I’ve never been ranked this high and probably never will again. Do I burn another 2 trades this week to push myself up the rankings as far as possible and then just try and hang on? Or do I hold trades for the inevitable injuries/restings? Pap/Ponga, Cleary and Grant are probably the only 3 to add for my final team. Cheese, Brailey Ipap, AFB*, Uto, Leniu Angus, Dfif, Tohu, Sitili*, CHN*, Curran Hughes, SJ* Walker*, Gamble Holmes, To’o, Hynes, Garrick*,… Read more »
Hi Hoffa
$1Million dollar question. Your team is good. You need a trade if a FRF and maybe if a 5/8 goes down. No right answer without knowing the future. Look who you need to bring in that would hurt if you didnt have em & then go with your gut.
FRF is a wasteland ..
Don’t need a 50 you need the right players to trade in who can hopefully go large …
It’s all a guess but gamble for walker ?
If the chooks fire he could have one of those games …
Other trade is just a down grade of lenui or Uto to a nuff playing this round ..
Definitely hold in my opinion …. I can’t really see who you’d trade out or bring in this week to make it worthwhile with only 6 trades & not a massive bank. Especially as it would likely mean u miss out on someone important that ud be/ are targeting for the run home. To add to that (and I know u own them both~ as do I both CHN & Garrick were a little underwhelming this week ~ the reason I bring this up is it could just as likely happen to anyone new u brought in this week) *… Read more »
Both have a 3ra of under 50 while both have been so binned in that time. I think Thompson’s overall average is the most inflated. His output has really dropped off
Drizzled most of the day but nothing too heavy in Sydney but the game is being played up at Newcastle so not sure how much rain they have had up there. Any Novocastrians out there that can advise? Just checked the radar for Newcastle and doesn’t appear to raining at the moment.
Word is Swalker potentially rested this week …. which scares me even more than the thought of some light rain or a switch/ mid game switch to fb for Cody…..
* add to that swalker very low floor and the fact they could take him off even if he does start …. too risky for me.
He could score 150 or he could score 20 ~ or not even play …..
By which point uv missed cody
Any concerns Walker actually plays fullback like previously when Latrell was out? Taaffe is more of a half isn’t he? Only concern I have with captaining Cody.
I did read that Cody could possibly spend some time at f/b pending how taffe goes at the back …..
Word was Benji would move yo halves …. but actually just read benji to start at 9
I don’t mind Cody playing FB sweeping both sides to be honest. I think he’ll go alright regardless but weighing up his upside v S Walker. Would be good to know if he was kicking.
From memory last time Cody filled in at fb didn’t go so great ? I don’t think it was a disaster but wasn’t great either & possibly switched mid game one other rime and his score didn’t improve much from that point ?
*could be totally wrong ~ my memory not that great for such a ‘young spring chicken’ 😉 but I just have a feeling he scores better in general in the halves ….
Trade-a-holic(@trade-a-holic)
Gun
2 years ago
#1054642
Who are we tipping for the Banner this week? The Banner will be keen to strike back this week after copping a towelling from Garrick last week. My money is on Tupou as I doubt The Banner will want to take on Cody or AJ.
Hard to say atm ….. I don’t think I’d say ‘must have’ but certainly right up there. Only 1 round since lodge left so be interesting to see moving forward & what broncos / kevvie have planned.
I’d probs say no to trading CHN but possibly/ probably a slight upgrade from Matto ~ with his minutes up & down & the chance of any HIA ruling him out indefinitely……
Plus the fact FRF is such a flop this yr ….. he’s definitely right up there
🙁 Bugger …. was really hoping Suaalii come in and it was just all about the jersey ….
Still extremely nervous for Swalker too with both Lam on bench & Keighan in the reserves
Trade-a-holic(@trade-a-holic)
Gun
2 years ago
#1054674
Looks like there is no Round 17 Chat this week. After copping a towelling last week The Banner has taken his bat and ball and gone home. Still sulking?
If you had to sign 2 for the run home….
AFB
Lolo
Tupoa
Manu
If I don’t get a back I keep Hynes, if I get the 2 forwards I’ll miss out on Haas?
None
Really?
AFB and Tupou are miles ahead of Lolo and Manu as keeper options.
Manu is only for matchups i.e. when named at 6 or Teddy not playing. Could become an AE nightmare with potential scores of 20s and 30s when playing centre.
My thoughts to, just trying to overthink it. I think.
Any one having problems with the SC app ?
Absolute shit !
I have to delete and reload the thing twice a week at present .
Read the signs: it’s trying to tell you to delete your team.
Been kicked out of discord already …?
Don’t come back in here with your 2019. Garbage muppet !
Working fine for me. No problems at all.
Trades in Foran as a cheap back up 5/8 with the manly run home …
Last weeks 35 was hard to watch in a 66-0 smashing,
but last night was even harder ..
Try assist – Parker plus extras
Held up over the line ..
Could of been the score to get him up to a keeper later .
Agree, as a stepping stone owner it was very hard to watch but I can’t complain, his 61pts made him my highest scorer in last nights game.
Like your new image PoolMan *thumbs up*
Thanks mate.
I would like to know how he managed to find a spot in your team in the first place, rocksinyourhead.
Everyone makes different decisions ..
A bit like the decision you made to make a comment l above to show me what a goose you are…
Show me your trade history tiger ..
Bet I can pick holes in it as well ?
Nobody’s trade history is perfect, but none as stupid and baffling as trading in Foran.
I doubt that mate ..
Put it up
Let’s see if your the gun or just another player like me ….
64 average the last three games ..
Just thought I would mention that .
Worth getting Graham instead of Milne ,though to get graham have to sacrifice king ?
I wouldn’t, unless you reckon Graham is a keeper and in your 17 for the run home. Gutho is a nice backup FB until the end, unless you can upgrade him to one of the other gun FBs.
What’s everyone’s opinion on better replacement for Cleary out of these 2
TU SJ
TD Kodi Nikorima
Been tossing this up all weekend. I think its so close to dead even if they both kick, which they will. Only thing I can see at the moment is rd 25 SJ plays Melbourne – but they may rest everyone …
You don’t just trade out the clear best halfback in the game, unless you have 12+ trades left. This is nonsense.
Cleary’s out 4-6 weeks. Then given the injury he took I reckon he’s going to be timid at best and won’t come back playing at 100% or even close. You can bet every single opposition tackler will be targeting him hard too. Combine that with the fact that most likely if you look at the total scores for either of the above for the remainder of the season and compare to Nathan’s last scores once back pretty sure Nathan will come out behind. Not to mention you also make a cool rough $600k+ from the trade.
Unfortunately I feel this could be the outcome for Cleary. He might become more of a distributer and kicker rather than the complete game he’s been showing all year. I also question the point in rushing him back if the Panthers are still winning and holding onto a top 2 spot. Personally I don’t think the Panthers can win the comp without him, but I do feel they can still beat most teams without him.
I seriously doubt that Cleary will make it back this year.
I agree, possibly semis/final if we make it that far without him
But then you’ll need him back. I wonder how many of you guys will be able to bring him in for the home straight. I suspect not many.
70% of the top 1k own SJ, only 8% own Kodi. He is the POD if u are chasing
Leniu for
Milne
Or
Radley
Reece Walsh or Will Kennedy?
Contemplating getting in tupou or ramien this week.
Dogs rhs defence is hoppa and allan which i think is the stronger defensive side. Last week Garrick scored the majority of his points once hoppa was sin binned.
Do roosters make a run for the finals with both verrils and radley back now where tupou will benefit?
On the flip side, Ramien has arguably the slightly better base with his tb’s/offload and has a good draw.
Tough decision…thoughts?
Tupou has a higher ceiling.
Ramien is just solid. I bought him in R7 for his 70 then sold after he got injured. Bought again R14 after missing his 124, and only been getting a solid 3 scores from him. He doesn’t look like he does much but just seem to get points. So I’m hoping he jags another try soon (he’s only got 2 this season).
CTW of Garrick, Ramien, AJ, Val & To’o, do i bring Tupou in with 8 trades left?
2RF with no Gus or Dfif, do i prioritise 2rf > CTW
top 5k, 750k itb H2H player
With those 5 CTWs I doubt you would play Tupou too often so I would prioritise your 2RF > CTW as you suggest.
He does have 750k ITB though. Surely thats enough $$$ to get all 3 in 3 trades?
You should look at this with both Round 17 & 18 in mind.Round 18 could be a tough round to field 17 players due to Origin outs. Of your centres Val & Too could be rested after Origin. Could you play one of your 6th or 7th centres if either are out? If not you might need Tupou who also gives you the added benefit of an extra number for this round. In your 2R’s again Gus could be rested though Fifi will play18 so he is the preference here. It also depends on who you are trading out. If… Read more »
Currently, plan was teddy > tupou (via AJ) and then get Dfif next week. Would mean that I can field a team next week 100% strength +/- To’o/ Val & Hunt. Would mean playing some mid range players that are yet to be upgraded (KBrom, Matto, Martin) but would have 17. Would then be able to move on from Martin > Dfif and field a much stronger 17 w Tupou. But burning a trade for a non gun
Unfortunately had to go out so haven’t replied to your post. The other consideration for you is the number of trades you have left. I’m not a H2H player but Sally M, who seems to be a H2H player, has advocated on here on a number of occassions that you will need at minimum 6 trades when finals start in R22.It really comes down whether you need to win this week and/or next week as to whether to need to make any trades at all or if at all possible save them for later.
Hmmm, I have this week locked up already which makes it even tougher to decide
If you are assured a win save the trades. You don’t know what carnage can come out of Origin.
H2H with 8 trades
Considering the following
Burton > SJ
B.Kelly > Tupou
TU go for it
TD save them up and do Hynes/Leremia > Ramien/Tupou when Papz back
Team is:
Cook, Brailey
Haas, Ipap, TPJ, Nuff
Fifi, Gus, Matto, Tohu, Taane Milne, Nuff
Cleary, Burton
Munster, Calker
Hynes, To’o, B.Kelly, Laurie, Sualii, Timoko, Leremia
Turbo, Teddy
I would be holidng BKelly, especially with your team featuring a few origin players I would try to hold non-SOO. Personally I would go Teddy > Tupou, which would allow you to hold R18 players. Then move Hynes > ramien
If you’re playing H2H with 8 trades remaining, then I think Kelly > Tupou is a big waste. You’ve got some major depth issues in the forwards, at HFB and CTW with the number of injured/suspended/fringe players in your squad. I don’t think you can afford to be trading any able-bodied players because you’re literally a few injuries away from not being able to put 17 on the field until TPJ and Harris come back. Looking at your team, I would sell Cleary and use the cash to get yourself some depth. You probably won’t be able to get Cleary… Read more »
OK SC Talk Brains Trust, Sorry for the long post. Rank 78, 6 Trades, 8 this week(incl Suaali), $65k itb I’ve never been ranked this high and probably never will again. Do I burn another 2 trades this week to push myself up the rankings as far as possible and then just try and hang on? Or do I hold trades for the inevitable injuries/restings? Pap/Ponga, Cleary and Grant are probably the only 3 to add for my final team. Cheese, Brailey Ipap, AFB*, Uto, Leniu Angus, Dfif, Tohu, Sitili*, CHN*, Curran Hughes, SJ* Walker*, Gamble Holmes, To’o, Hynes, Garrick*,… Read more »
Hi Hoffa
$1Million dollar question. Your team is good. You need a trade if a FRF and maybe if a 5/8 goes down. No right answer without knowing the future. Look who you need to bring in that would hurt if you didnt have em & then go with your gut.
Thanks Mate, yep definitely light in FRF and might try and bring in Haas in $$ and trades allow. Probably leaning towards holding trades this week.
FRF is a wasteland ..
Don’t need a 50 you need the right players to trade in who can hopefully go large …
It’s all a guess but gamble for walker ?
If the chooks fire he could have one of those games …
Other trade is just a down grade of lenui or Uto to a nuff playing this round ..
You have cover in 2rf
Curran to Milne will free up cash for a future purchase and an extra body this week
How would you fund the new purchases?
Hopefully Gutho straight to either Ponga/Pappy
,
Nuff one of either Curran/Sitili to upgrade Brailey to Grant,
Downgrade Hynes once Pappy is back to upgrade Hughes to Cleary.
so that’s 5 trades just there, doesn’t leave much wiggle room
think you have worked through it yourself
Yep, probably overthinking it
congrats on the rank, fingers crossed you can hold it this week… and next
Thanks mate, just been one of those lucky years
Definitely hold in my opinion …. I can’t really see who you’d trade out or bring in this week to make it worthwhile with only 6 trades & not a massive bank. Especially as it would likely mean u miss out on someone important that ud be/ are targeting for the run home. To add to that (and I know u own them both~ as do I both CHN & Garrick were a little underwhelming this week ~ the reason I bring this up is it could just as likely happen to anyone new u brought in this week) *… Read more »
Thanks BG, will likely hold as trades are so low
Hold trades imo
Who to trade
TU TPJ
TD curran
Curran, if you don’t need him next week to make up numbers.
L.Thompson 64.7 AVGE or Tko AVGE 54.3 (now TKO kicking) – who’s better for the home run.
Is TKO confirmed kicking. I would have thought Walker would retain the kicking.
Hutch?
I haven’t seen anything confirming who the goalkicker is.
yep didn’t think I had either
TKO a trade-in? You are joking, right?
Calm down mate. Have you had a bad day? Feel free to scroll on if you don’t have any positive input.
Treat em mean, keep em keen.
Both have a 3ra of under 50 while both have been so binned in that time. I think Thompson’s overall average is the most inflated. His output has really dropped off
Any concerns C Walker in the rain ?
Will just make it even harder for them to tackle the slippery little bugger.
How much rain is there ?
Should I re~think C AJ ?
Drizzled most of the day but nothing too heavy in Sydney but the game is being played up at Newcastle so not sure how much rain they have had up there. Any Novocastrians out there that can advise? Just checked the radar for Newcastle and doesn’t appear to raining at the moment.
Light rain in Newy during the afternoon, not ideal but I think the other games will be rain affected too. Tossing up Cody or S Walker myself
Word is Swalker potentially rested this week …. which scares me even more than the thought of some light rain or a switch/ mid game switch to fb for Cody…..
* add to that swalker very low floor and the fact they could take him off even if he does start …. too risky for me.
He could score 150 or he could score 20 ~ or not even play …..
By which point uv missed cody
Any concerns Walker actually plays fullback like previously when Latrell was out? Taaffe is more of a half isn’t he? Only concern I have with captaining Cody.
I did read that Cody could possibly spend some time at f/b pending how taffe goes at the back …..
Word was Benji would move yo halves …. but actually just read benji to start at 9
I don’t mind Cody playing FB sweeping both sides to be honest. I think he’ll go alright regardless but weighing up his upside v S Walker. Would be good to know if he was kicking.
From memory last time Cody filled in at fb didn’t go so great ? I don’t think it was a disaster but wasn’t great either & possibly switched mid game one other rime and his score didn’t improve much from that point ?
*could be totally wrong ~ my memory not that great for such a ‘young spring chicken’ 😉 but I just have a feeling he scores better in general in the halves ….
Who are we tipping for the Banner this week? The Banner will be keen to strike back this week after copping a towelling from Garrick last week. My money is on Tupou as I doubt The Banner will want to take on Cody or AJ.
I’m hoping Tupou ~ but hopefully the banner doesn’t take on the same fate as last week ….
Tupou for the redemption please banner
P.s …. it mightv actually been Saab last night 😉
Is Haas a must for the run home?
And is he worth trading out either Matto or CHN to get him in?
Hard to say atm ….. I don’t think I’d say ‘must have’ but certainly right up there. Only 1 round since lodge left so be interesting to see moving forward & what broncos / kevvie have planned.
I’d probs say no to trading CHN but possibly/ probably a slight upgrade from Matto ~ with his minutes up & down & the chance of any HIA ruling him out indefinitely……
Plus the fact FRF is such a flop this yr ….. he’s definitely right up there
Rabbitohs: Mamouzelos (hooker), Marshall (bench), Mansour (18)
Cowboys: 1-17, Hola (18)
Sea Eagles and Raiders scores updated
Saab updates by 33% – from 9 to 12 (lol).
Did u say ‘UP~dated’ ?! I mustv had the wrong players 😉
Sorry BG – I went down as well!
Bulldogs and Roosters squad reductions and changes
Bulldogs: Tui Katoa OUT, Manu IN (wing), Patolo also drops off reserves
Roosters: Still 1-17, with Whyte and Suaalii OUT – dropping off reserves.
well that sucks! Thanks Sally!
🙁 Bugger …. was really hoping Suaalii come in and it was just all about the jersey ….
Still extremely nervous for Swalker too with both Lam on bench & Keighan in the reserves
Looks like there is no Round 17 Chat this week. After copping a towelling last week The Banner has taken his bat and ball and gone home. Still sulking?
Maybe the banner also has a ‘side gig’ / job / life/ family outside of SC like most of the rest of us ?? 😉
* Just a thought