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[Young gun]

When I saw the winners/losers players I was worried that all my ctw cheapies were going to be missing out on price rises. Now however, you have to wonder how much stock you put into what their ‘predictions’ are because they are pretty bad at them!

I know that most of you have the majority of the cheapies at the moment so I'll make a post about some of the mid range-keepers who are looking like grabbing the most cash/most value before the price changes.

Hookers
Robbie Farah: Now this was someone I was keen on as he's been a supercoach freak in the past, but I was worried about other hookers at the club stealing his minutes. Whilst this is still a worry in the future, at the moment he is killing it in attack. He's got 2 more 'weaker' teams to play the next two weeks, so there's every chance he could go large and gain potentially 100K+ in 2 weeks time. If you're looking for a cash grab (for either Smith or Hodgson who will leak cash unless they ton up this week) to try and get Cook later on, this is your man.

Front Row
James Tamou: A lot of ifs and buts with Tamou, but the stats he's put up in base the last two matches have been quite amazing considering his past history. This could however be inflated by the fact Kikau hasn't been playing and thus minutes have shuffled around the backrowers rather than front rowers having shorter stints. That said, he'll make a fair bit of cash and at under 450K, is worth considering as a downgrade option if you want to trade Taumalolo and upgrade a cheapie CTW to Burns.

Dylan Napa: Big Papi had quite a good week this round and played over 50 minutes for 52 in base stats (before errors) which is very very good for his price. The try and linebreak was a nice bonus but won't be a feature unless the Bulldogs get their proverbial together. If you haven't got a decent cheapie in the FRF you should consider as his minutes should be consistently over 50 now.

Sam Burgess: Pretty obvious one for those that have been following scores, as he will go up between 50-80K depending on how well he goes this week. The only issue with Burgess is that he will have the odd week where he gives away plenty of penalties or make errors, so just ride the good with the bad and hope the Rabbitohs keep putting lots of points on the board.


2nd Rowers

There's not a lot of 2nd rowers that are making truckloads of cash in the mid-range to keeper range apart from Murray, Lane and Burgess. Niukore is an option if you can't afford any of the former players. The cheapies are the go in this category apart from the premium 2RF.

Halfbacks

John Asiata: Probably the least talked about player in Supercoach, but at the top of the halfback rankings after two rounds. Played 40 minutes in the pack for the Cowboys and without Taumalolo there he might pinch a handful more potentially. Worth a shout if your halfback is leaking cash, but not a long term option past probably round 8-9. There are also other positions I would be targeting before halfback, especially with Keighran and Brown being available at HB to score for you.

5/8

Luke Keary: Looked unbelievable last weekend in attack. Possibly won't have as big an effect with Cronk and Friend back, but when he's on he can score up there with the best of them. Expect another reasonable score this week to get a solid price rise.

Cameron Munster: Also one player who can have monster matches, as was shown in round 1. Won't make quite as much cash as Keary but should have a solid rise after this weekend.

Matt Moylan: Been solid both weeks and hopefully is one of the more consistent 5/8 options. Should make a decent amount of cash with a negative breakeven this week.

CTW

Too many to give reasoning to, but Oates is the one who will make the most this week given his crazy start to the season. Ken Maumalo, Clint Gutherson and Vunivalu are going to make a solid amount of cash. I'd be looking at getting those players in that order as Maumalo had a massive game despite being in a loss. Gutherson should be the more consistent out of the three given he plays at fullback and has a high involvement in Parramatta's attack.

FB

RTS, Munster, Moylan and Gutherson the ones to look at seriously in this position if you haven't spent big on Tedesco already.


I can do a cheapie one tomorrow if people want, but I thought I'd help people out with their potential buys if they were indecisive about certain positions.

This is written so well I'm not sure if it's a DT article or a personal comment.

 

[7/11]

This is written so well I'm not sure if it's a DT article or a personal comment.

Made a mistake with Moylan. Not a negative break even, but low enough to make some cash.

 

[Melmo]

Who makes way for Garner? Tatola, Burr or Host? Burr's minutes have seemed to have dropped and he should be close to losing his starting spot to Papalii you would think.

 

[KLo30]

Who makes way for Garner? Tatola, Burr or Host? Burr's minutes have seemed to have dropped and he should be close to losing his starting spot to Papalii you would think.

Burr was always the one with shaky JS.

 

[7/11]

Who makes way for Garner? Tatola, Burr or Host? Burr's minutes have seemed to have dropped and he should be close to losing his starting spot to Papalii you would think.

Tatola probably going to lose more minutes than Burr has lost when Gurgess is back. Tatola also isn’t going to make quite as much cash so I’d be trading him out if I were in your position.

 

[IDIG]

A couple of XvY’s.

- Trade out Holland or Radley.
- Trade in 2 of Burgess, Farah, Oates.

 

[Connoisseur]

A couple of XvY’s.

- Trade out Holland or Radley.
- Trade in 2 of Burgess, Farah, Oates.

Radley for the 1st one.
Burgess for the 2nd one and I'd lean towards Farah over Oates.

 

[Melmo]

A couple of XvY’s.

- Trade out Holland or Radley.
- Trade in 2 of Burgess, Farah, Oates.

Agree with Connoisseur's post and would also like to add that Farah could be a good stepping stone to Cook with the money he will make and the form he is in right now. He's also playing against the dogs who have looked awful.

 

[Melmo]

Any thoughts on these two trade options:

OPTION A
OUT: Tatola, Opacic
IN: Mikaele, Burns

OPTION B
OUT: Tatola/Burr, Capewell
IN: Garner, Burns

 

[Connoisseur]

Any thoughts on these two trade options:

OPTION A
OUT: Tatola, Opacic
IN: Mikaele, Burns

OPTION B
OUT: Tatola/Burr, Capewell
IN: Garner, Burns

Prefer Option B due to the ins. Is Opacic in your 17 or not?

 

[Melmo]

Prefer Option B due to the ins. Is Opacic in your 17 or not?

He was left out of the Cowboy's 17. The main question I have I guess is, is Capewell worth sacrificing to get Garner in?

 

[Connoisseur]

He was left out of the Cowboy's 17. The main question I have I guess is, is Capewell worth sacrificing to get Garner in?

Wasn't aware of that. In that case Option A looks better.

 

[Connoisseur]

@KLo30 and @7/11
Thoughts on bringing in B Brailey over B Smith. Will give me 148,400 remaining salary instead of 67,600 which could allow me to trade Tatola to Garner next week or be utilised in upgrading a CNK type to J Tedesco/K Ponga quickly.

Below is my current team for RD3 including my current trades for this round of Out: K Holland and C Allan, In: B Smith and B Burns.

 

[KLo30]

@KLo30 and @7/11
Thoughts on bringing in B Brailey over B Smith. Will give me 148,400 remaining salary instead of 67,600 which could allow me to trade Tatola to Garner next week or be utilised in upgrading a CNK type to J Tedesco/K Ponga quickly.

Below is my current team for RD3 including my current trades for this round of Out: K Holland and C Allan, In: B Smith and B Burns.
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I think Smith has a pretty defined role for the Storm, and thus should continue to rack up the points. Brailey has played one good game against a Titans outfit which will see plenty of good scores scored against them this season. Minutes will be limited for him being behind his brother. He will have some good weeks, however he won't be as consistent as Smith.

 

[Connoisseur]

I think Smith has a pretty defined role for the Storm, and thus should continue to rack up the points. Brailey has played one good game against a Titans outfit which will see plenty of good scores scored against them this season. Minutes will be limited for him being behind his brother. He will have some good weeks, however he won't be as consistent as Smith.

Thanks. So do you think Smith is a better option over Brailey+cash due to B Smith having higher job security and scoring potential. Both won't feature in my 17 unless Friend misses again with C Smith or D Cook likely to be brought in later in the season if possible.

 

[KLo30]

Thanks. So do you think Smith is a better option over Brailey+cash due to B Smith having higher job security and scoring potential. Both won't feature in my 17 unless Friend misses again with C Smith or D Cook likely to be brought in later in the season if possible.

That's the way I'd jump, especially if that position is where you are going to have your 18th man situated. If you think that the $80K difference can get you to an upgrade in the short term then go Brailey. I'd rather Smith be playing if Friend can't get up. Smith handcuffing Smith could be an ideal situation down the track.

 

[Connoisseur]

That's the way I'd jump, especially if that position is where you are going to have your 18th man situated. If you think that the $80K difference can get you to an upgrade in the short term then go Brailey. I'd rather Smith be playing if Friend can't get up. Smith handcuffing Smith could be an ideal situation down the track.

Thanks. Greatly appreciate the advice and I'll go with B Smith. Had considered A Tolman to L Garner and keeping K Holland but I prefer A Tolman due to his base in conjunction with being able to be utilised to help get S Burgess later on.

 

[7/11]

Depends on which way you want to go. Smith looks the safer option, but Brailey is one injury for his brother away from playing nearly 80 minutes.

It’d be a risk for you to go with Brailey though I’d recommend smith despite the extra cash being tempting.

The lower priced hookers lower scoring output was part of the reason I opted for two decent scoring hookers. If C.Smith went down for whatever reason, I’d be all over Brandon Smith like a fat kid and cake though (albeit in the 2RF position).

 

[7/11]

Who’s everyone captaining this round? Thinking 3rd time lucky for Fifita going large but also tempted by Surgess/Tedesco.

 

[Connoisseur]

Who’s everyone captaining this round? Thinking 3rd time lucky for Fifita going large but also tempted by Surgess/Tedesco.

Regarding Fifita here is an excerpt from the NRL Supercoach Talk Captains article:
"Back-to-back 60+ scores for the big man courtesy of a horrible pass and cheeky toe. Owners, and those who captained, were cheering as his try assist was awarded in the final updates. His minutes dropped against the Titans but the score rose. Both were due to a one-sided affair in the Sharks favour. The Cowboys pack, even with the loss of Lolo, is one of the strongest in the NRL and Fifita will have his hands full. The big prop has scores of 74, 57, 67, 110, 79, 66 and 91 in recent seasons against these northern boys, who this year are allowing opposing props to score at a rate of 1.11 PPM. They have given up scores of 70 (TPJ), 65 (Flegler), 62 (Vaughan) and 53 (Graham) over the first two weeks. Even Jacob Host scored 45 on them, and he’s terrible. I’m excited about what Fifi can do."

I don't have Surgess and Tedesco but both are great options.

For me it's narrowing down the quartet of A Fifita, J Trbojevic, J Arrow and E Marsters. Jurbo for the safe option but toying with the other 3 primarily J Arrow,