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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sgi steelers

Is Manu a must have vs tigers this week?

3mf

Its gonna be a scary watch if you dont have him.

stef96

Yo guys in a semi final need advice to try win this week!!

2 trades 18k itb h2h
Grant(mcinnes)
Papalii,ofa(mking,nuff)
Lane,ola,dfifi(tuilagi,momo,peoples)
Hynes(cleary)
Munster(dylbags)
Manu,Garrick,to’o,lomax(talakai,jed,Anderson)
Latrell(teddy)

dnobos

Cleary > someone, maybe Bunt if you need a pod. Saints have an easy next 2.

stef96

I thought of him but risky

sgi steelers

Hard to give sound advice without seeing your opponents team

stef96

My opponent doesn’t have murray or cook and has no trades

HC92

You need Cam Murray and/or Cook in there somewhere!

trentmark

I’d let it ride

HC92

1 Trade left and thankfully no injuries or suspensions to worry about.
The only trade I would consider is possibly bringing in Cotter or Ofa. It would be a luxury trade though.
Cotter looked really solid on the weekend. He will be a very reasonable price this week also. The other thing to consider is Tapine … If named this week, is he a striaght buy back into the team? wish I held him but needed his $ to bring in Latrell.

Dragon

Brains Trust, I need some strategy advice.
I’m about 400 points off 10th and tryna sneak into that top ten.
I’ve got 3 trades left, no boosts, not much in the bank, still have Cleary, but can field a decent team with decent depth in each position.

TU: Save trades for the last two rds for the odd injury and hope for mass restings

TD: Burn one or two trades to try and make up some immediate ground

Last edited 1 year ago by Dragon
POD

Cleary to Brimson. Titans have the best run of all teams. You’ll win the comp!

Dragon

Good shout! I did look at him but didn’t have the duels because he’s available at FLB/5/8.

Sally M

The magic number for calculating breakevens has reduced from 8600 to 8525, making breakevens harder to attain.

To calculate a breakeven, use the following formula

Breakeven = ( ( Players salary / Magic Number ) x 3 ) – last two scores

eg Latrell Mitchell = ( ( 825500 / 8525 ) x 3 ) – 152 – 115 = 23

Footrot Flats

3 trades, $489.1k

Trade OUTs: Kiraz + To’o
Trade INs: Holmes + Manu

Both Holmes (154) and Manu (188) have huge BEs, but at this point does that matter?
This will leave me with 1 trade and $87.7k rem salary

Thoughts?

Camerz

Holmes and Manu are both guns. If they’re you’re targets then BEs don’t matter at all.

1 trade left is risky but at this point most people are that low. If you have depth go for it.

Footrot Flats

Risk is my middle name (not really). I’ll have 22 players to select from, and can field a strong 17 that has shown the capabilities to score 1500+

In the league I’m focusing on (I finished 8th, but have advanced to the prelims – I wanna upset this league), my opponent has neither Holmes or Manu. Think it’s all-in this round and carry that team into the final.

BxnB

Love it based on this week’s match ups

kegs kings

Latrell leaves training early with bandage and ice on groin
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The Duke

Another twist…this game gets more and more entertaining every day.

DCE2011

Need spare trades or a strong squad.

The Duke

Russell has never moved from FB so if Trell is out then Garrick can be my FB.

vertigo

Rabbits play on thursday too 🙁

vertigo

SuperCoach needs to do something about the front row position before it becomes completely irrelevant.

Just make all hit-ups 2pts like it used to be.

SD23

Yeah, the only front row even in contention for people’s teams is Haas. The rest are duals.

Trade-a-holic

Klemmer (FRF only) has 4th highest average in the position so I think, if named this week, he is still in contention for people’s teams (even though he is currently outside my 17).

Footrot Flats

SC will need to do a lot more than assess the FRF position for it to work next year.
It’ll lose its appeal very quickly with the current format.

Salty Former Owner

I’m puzzled by this comment. What is wrong with FR? Tapine is one of the best players and he’s been in the FR all year, and will be FR only next year.
Essentially, all the full time FR guys do the same thing, which is play at 100% for 50 minutes a game, so the best ones are like Tapine, who offloads and busts tackles, and Haas, who plays extra minutes, and sometimes offloads and breaks tackles.
Besides, if hit-ups were doubled, fullbacks and wingers would score even more points.

Shlapper

I agree Salty, confused as hell by this comment (and responses after). The game is obviously changing due to HIA and other factors and thus minutes are reduced. Is it, or more so will it become, “irrelevant” no way in hell. This season should have proven that low mins FRF can pump out high end keeper scores. We have had this discussion over multiple positions for years. To be brutally honest who cares if a position becomes quiescent? Welcome to the world of fantasy sport games – NFL is a classic example, there are multiple “useless” positions you have to… Read more »

vertigo

There’s exactly 2 relevant pure front rowers. It’s boring. Leads to more teams looking the same.

vertigo

Most CTW hitups are 2 points anyway as they almost always make 8+m per run.

Forwards do the hard runs and half the time aren’t rewarded for it.

Last edited 1 year ago by vertigo
LateRingIn

I would like to see lock become a position of its own in supercoach. 2RF should be for edge backrowers only.

Tommy Smurf Sangsta

I agree that something should change, but not sure it’s the FRF position. I think the Boost has added another element to the game this year and is a welcome addition as are the 5 extra trades. I would like to see the BBL system for SC – a set amount of trades every round. The SC drop off is sharp and the number of zombie teams grows as teams run out of trades. If they used the BBL system, it would entice people to continue playing as trading is the most fun part of the game. And while many… Read more »

Last edited 1 year ago by Tommy Smurf Sangsta
Karma Keg

I don’t know, unlimited trades or set trades per round I feel I would lose a little interest. I do like the extra level of strategy involved with holding a trade here and there. I don’t mind nominating the AE, so it becomes like the 18th man on your team. The only issue I can see there are teams running a nuff permanently in say the FRF so they can fill that spot with a higher scoring spot. I have no issue with the FRF, it’s just the low-scoring position. FB is just a high-scoring position but there are still… Read more »

bulldogs808

“the only issue I can see there are teams running a nuff permanently in say the FRF so they can fill that spot with a higher scoring spot.” Its the same rules for everyone – how is this an issue? FRF might be the lowest scoring position but hardly irrelevant when you can structure your team in anyway you like? this year with the introduction of the boost, it is yet to be seen what strategy worked best, I am sure there will be plenty of data on this in the post season. Next season with the additional team/bye(s) will… Read more »

Karma Keg

Having a nuff permanently as a starter kinda feels wrong, doesn’t it? Like I always thought SC was supposed to mirror a real team (as best as it can). Yes everyone will have the same rules, but it just seems like a weird outcome.

I totally agree that FRF is still completely relevant it’s just a low-scoring position, but with duels and the rest of it, it’s fine. I honestly don’t think they need to change anything. As I said, I don’t love the captain mechanic, but that’s a minor preference thing.

bulldogs808

I dont disagree that it might feel wrong but so does the loop which people will continue to try and take advantage of. I agree with minimal changes. I traded hard early and now regret that, Increasing trades wont improve that part of the game though. Calls for Vc to be x1.5 and C x 2 have been around for years, im not sure that is the answer either. I dont mind the AE coming from that certain position. Ie if a 2FRF is out then a NPR 2FRF could come in – that would create the need for depth… Read more »

Blood Nutt

Play the rules I say ! I started with 2 intentionally as strategy ha ha.

eldinko

Not sure how running a nuff permanently would be advantageous, the player would be replaced by your lowest non picked player and those weeks when you miss a player means you can’t use your replacement as you should.

Karma Keg

This was in response to being able to nominate your AE player, so you wouldn’t get your lowest score you’d get the score of whoever you nominated. So if you had depth in your side you could drop a FRF and play an extra back or 2rf who tend to have higher ceilings.

Phil

Karma Keg. I agree. Limited trades allow for some strategy. That being said I wouldn’t mind an extra 10-12 to allow for my trading strategy; outta trades atm.

bulldogs808

I have no trades and 800k itb – how good

Trade-a-holic

Can you transfer it to me please? I have a few trades saved but bugger all money.

weebs

Who goes for Brimson..? Lolo or Olak. Will be my final trade

Trade-a-holic

Olak looks like he is playing busted to me and it wouldn’t surprise me if he is rested now that Manly are out of finals contention.

Shlapper

He didn’t look busted at start of game, he simply looked pissed after his try was disallowed. After that he he got no ball or similar but that was due to DCE and other factors.

Will I play him this week? Not sure he is def not an instant call, currently I have him on bench and outside the Reserves. But when he is on song he is one of the best.

Tommy Smurf Sangsta

Agree. I think he allowed his emotions to get the better of him. And then the game just went in a different direction. I don’t think I’ve ever seen DCE go missing like he did yesterday.

weebs

DCE has been missing ever since I bought him in 3 weeks ago

Bluegoose

I suspect Ola and DCE are likely sits the this week & maybe next week V raiders (depending on team depth) but are plays in last round at home V bulldogs where they both could score well.

You’d think DCE couldn’t play that badly again this season (pressure off now) but the sharks should contain him regardless…

Smokey

Must win h2h this week!
1 trade left 99.7k itb

Grant nuff
I. Papalii Lolo King nuff
Nanai Crichton Murray Kikau Tapine Talakai
Hynes Madden
Munster Brown
Garrick Fermor Tago Mulitalo Kiraz Tass nuff
Latrell Teddy

This weeks opponent has Holmes Mal Matto Olak Manu McInnes different against my Kikau Tago Tass Nanai Lolo Fermor

What to do?!

POD

VC Nanai, C Teddy. Observe game 1 as you have 3 pods in that game. Reassess after this. If you get off to a good start, hold trades.

Shlapper

Love the C option but the VC not a fan of given performance POD. You want a VC that can go nuts ceiling wise. Nanai has done that once … rest of his games are not even close to VC land. For me has to be Hynes looking at Smokey’s team for VC.

Last edited 1 year ago by Shlapper
Smokey

Thanks for reply guys
Definitely would rather vc Munster or Hynes i think!
To trade or not to trade is the question?

POD

I’d be worried about Manu and Holmes

Last edited 1 year ago by POD
Shlapper

Totally agree. This week these are the insane ceiling chances. I can’t see you getting one. Except maybe Garrick to Manu.

Sorry my bad you can’t do Smokey.

Last edited 1 year ago by Shlapper
POD

Get a Rooster maybe? Walker?

Smokey

They are my biggest worries! Can’t afford Manu but is it worth bringing in Holmes?

Bluegoose

If Latrell sits out then consider him to Manu (via Garrick). It obviously leaves you with a deathride next week V cowboys but could be what gets you into the final where anything is possible.

Getting Tupou in is another possibility to cash in on the chooks game. I agree with VC Munster or Hynes…

POD

Actually forget about that. I misread your post. I thought you were playing that bunch you listed against your opponent. I think VC Nanai and C Teddy is still a good play though for your situation.

Trade-a-holic

Pray?

Irbox

Latrell replacements? Brimson or Drinkwater options, but a plethora of options via duals with Manu/Garrick

eldinko

are you sure he is out?

Shlapper

Exactly mate, from what I have heard he is 100% in.

Bluegoose

I suspect he plays too (but probably doesn’t kick goals) but if similar to Harry Grant’s “tightness” before origin then maybe Souths are better to play it safe and give him a week off?

A possible loss would be bad (I still think they win without him) but Latrell being out for weeks would be far worse. First game so no need for too much speculation as all will be revealed…

Shlapper

I think may be jumping in too quick on “Latrell replacements”. Word is that it was simply a tightening and he came off in training as precautionary. Basically same as any player feeling a niggle. Latrell actually did some work this week so I am assuming he’s just had some muscle response due him upping his act. As we get closer to game then yeah it can be discussed once actual details are out. So saying I would put Manu first (given this weeks match up) followed by Brimson (insane run home). I love Garrick but he is obviously affected… Read more »

AJW

Hey people – how’s it all going? I’ve got a huge SC headache – recently I haven’t been able to get out of 5-6k spots, and this week I went down into the 7k rankings! Got 2 trades left that I should’ve used on Latrell (and someone else) 2 weeks ago, but I thought I’d let it ride, to no avail! Any suggestions? Team is: Grant – Cheese (lifesaver!) Ipap – Lolo – Pole – Momo Ola – Lane – Tago – Moeroa – Makatoa – Howarth Hynes – Cleary Munster – D Brown Tupou – Manu – To’o –… Read more »

Tommy Smurf Sangsta

Dunno how much moolah you got so makes it’s a bit tough to give player examples.

You could sell To’o Cleary Moeroa, Makatoa, Val.

Seems your 2RF is the place that needs urgent attention. You could move Tago down and trade out Val or Too. that doesn’t really help your depth in the 2nd Row, but at least it gives you the chance to get a decent player. If you got heaps of cash then dump one of those nuffy 2RFs.

Last edited 1 year ago by Tommy Smurf Sangsta
AJW

Thanks mate! Forgot to mention that I have 75k itb.

AJW

Cleary + May to Murray + Dearden. Don’t get Latrell but padding up my team alright for the last 3 rounds. Cheers mate! 😉

BxnB

Last trade! Manu vs Suaali (vs Tigers)

TU- Manu
TD – Suaalii

Evil_Team

H2H only – 2 trades left

TU – Api (POD) and Gus to Murray and Grant (POD) – opponent playing Cook and has both Gus and Murray

TD – Api to Murray and play Cheese as Hooker. Save one trade.

Comment – do nothing or a better plan

Have to cross my fingers either way.

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HC92

Hey mate, I wouldnt get rid of Api. He’s good plus hes lifted his game in recent weeks. Grant is okay, he cant seem to crack over 75 since origin. I would hold Api. With your team I would POD up with clearys money and then upgrade either Ming or Tago to Murray. That’s what i would do with the team you have. Best of luck mate

Evil_Team

Thanks.

I’m $1,000 short of Cleary to Sam Walker and Cheese to Murray. Could go the Fog, Tanah Boyd or Ben Hunt but don’t think I’m that brave.

Ming is stuck in my front row. Could get rid of Tago but think he will be a good play in round 24 against the Warriors.

LB13

Looking at grabbing Murray (vs Penrith), who else should I get out of:

TU-Val Holmes (vs Warriors)
TD-D Fifita (vs Newcastle)

Thanks in advance

TSH

Not sure if you’re referencing this week’s match ups but Titans play Dragons this week. Newy is next week.

LB13

My bad, thanks for pointing that out

HC92

I think you’re good either way. I expect Cows to put a number on the warriors this week which could possibly mean 28 points in goal kicking alone for Holmes. Fifita finally stopped watching the grass grow last weekend but somehow only managed 85. Holmes for me.

Soundasapound

Hi all, Anyone got a NFL Fantasy cash comp going that they need another number for? Cheers

Footrot Flats

Alright lads and ladies, I’ve further mulled over my team and have identified three possible trade options. Here’s me situation: Trades: 3 Salary: $489.1k Finished 8th in one league and have made it to the prelims. Wanna upset this league. Opponent doesn’t have Holmes and Manu, thus, they become my targets. Here are me options: Option 1: OUTs: Kiraz + To’o INs: Holmes + Manu Rem Salary: $87.7k Option 2: OUTs: Kiraz + Tass INs: Holmes + Manu Rem Salary: $14.8k Option 3: OUTs: Kiraz + MKing INs: Holmes + Manu Rem Salary: $50.7k Options 1 & 2 are straight… Read more »

sgi steelers

2

Evil_Team

Option 2 To’o is a play in round 24

Footrot Flats

I was also leaning towards option 2, the only thing is…

I may not need to play To’o. My starting CTWs will be Garrick, Doueihi, Manu and Holmes. To’o will become my 1st bench CTW, but have other bench options in other positions that have higher scoring potential.

cs24

Who should I play as last reserve
TU – C. Walker
TD – D. Fifita

vertigo

Fifita’s had his one hard run for the season. Back to shite this week.

CBB

H2h playe
In the prelim after having a shocker last week
2 trades left 94k itb
Grant/woolford
Ipap/taumololo/pole/Mitchell
Ola/dfif/tharris/tago/piakura/hosking
Hynes/dce
Munster/burton
Manu/Holmes/garrick/mulitalo/aitken
Teddy/mitchell

Thinking first trade
Aitken-lomax vs titans

Really stuck on what to do this week as we only have a few different players from one another
Latrell/Manu/hynes/tago/holmes/taumalolo/munster/grant/ipap/aitken
. They are the same players we both have

Thanks in advance

Bluegoose

As a suffering Lomax owner I have no confidence in him scoring well even if dragons win… and little confidence dragons win that game. Dragons seem to go left more than right and he isn’t in great form. I just think Tupou, Suaalii, Ramien, Nofoaluma are more enticing around that price point but others may disagree? Watch him bang out 80 now that I have bagged him.

Hoffa

Pick 2 Reserves

Lolo, Ola, DCE, Burton

Shlapper

After last weeks capitulation mate I couldn’t trust any Manly player except Garrick (as even obviously injured he still can get a score going). So that leaves Lolo and Burton.

Hoffa

Yep, that’s how I have it atm

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