KinGs Trade Talk - Round 24

Potential Trades

Ins

Anthony Tupou
- Absolute Beast
- Great value considering his season average
- Expect him to get is average points at a minimum
- Only 12.04% DT’ers own him
- Value $262,700
- 3 Game Average 48
- Season Average 67.33

The Verdict
- I have been saying for the last few weeks that I will talk about Anthony Tupou well now is the time. Anthony Tupou is a brilliant player, despite that fact that he hasn’t averaged as many tackle breaks as he did last season. His value has super low considering his season average, he gave 48 points from the interchange last week, imagine the numbers when he plays the full game this week. His 3 game average is rubbish for a player of his stature but that’s merely due to him getting injured. The good news about Tupou is that most Dt’ers have sold him off with only 12.04% of the DT’ers holding on to him. I think he will make a big difference for those of us who have games remaining.

Kurt Gidley
- New Coach New form
- Cheapest he has been all season (except for last week)
- Consistent performer, despite team performance
- Value $294,300
- 3 Game Average 71.33

The Verdict
- Kurt Gidley has been in great form recently, and will need to play well if the Knights are to remain in the top 8, interesting few rounds for them. Normally I don’t like to invest in my backline a lot but I think Gidley would make a great addition, his has a very solid 3 game average and his value is great considering the average.

Outs
Kevin Locke
- Warriers are in some poor form
- His 3 game average is considerably lower than his season average
- Just not scoring enough tries or kicking goals
- Value $158,100
- Last 3 game average 35.67

The Verdict
- Kevin Locke was a cap space booster and probably that’s the best he could be this season. The warriors are in disgraceful form right now, so the young winger won’t be getting any tries, I still rate him as a player but unfortunately the team is just not good enough to support him. Sell him and use the $70.6k that he made you wisely

Cap Space Booster

Carefully look at your opponents team this week and be aware of the fact that he can only make 2 trades, so if be wise when cashing in on your Cap Space Booster, now is about the right time to start selling, but do so wisely cos you will need those trades for the journey ahead.

That’s a wrap for this weeks trade talk, tune in next Friday morning at 1.am
Until then peace out !One.

Don’t forget to post your comments or any trade related questions!

Nick's Captains - round 24

Well firstly, yes the rumours are true. I have been knocked out of the finals in the first week. Even on the back of my biggest score of the season, I was unable to overcome the cheating and low tactics used by the OL's and went down by about 30-odd points. I suppose the question here is what is more important - league glory or overall ranking? Whilst some people in our league have put league glory first, this just shows me that they don't have any player management skills, and are unable to guide a side through the difficult orgin period. These type of people prefer to tell you things like "oh, who cares if my overall ranking is 11,000, at least I won my league game this week" or "I might be ranked 10,800 places below you, but I beat you in one league game so therefore I'm better than you". I find it hard to fathom how a team ranked 10,800 places lower than mine can all of a sudden be termed "better than mine".

Anyways, how good were our boys last week!!!!!!
Hayne - 118 - I told you so!! I hope you got on like I did!
Farah - 103 - massive. I forgot abour Benji though! Sorry
Gallen - 69 (grub)
Hindmarsh - 80
Stagg - 79

For those of you who are still competing this week, here is the top 5 for this week

1 - Martin Lang - had 40 hit-ups in the Q-league in Macedonia last week, and only got knocked out 10 times. Slightly down on his average for the year so far (65 hit ups, 15 knock-outs) but he will have a big one when he turns out for the Sharkies this week. Straight off the plane
2 - Brett Dallas - the ranga is back!! Has been biding his time in the Newcastle 25th division side, but with the expected injury to Gidley this week he has been called up to start at fullback. I am expecting big things from this fella this week
3 - Tommy Radounikis - looks in geat form. I watched him last week, smoking and making tackles at the same time - he had 70 in the one game (smokes that is). There is a rule change in fantasy this week - punches are worth 10 points each - make him captain and you won't regret it
4 - Geoff Toovey - I have heard that he is coming back for one week only - get on him. He only costs $87k so slot him straight into JT's spot and make him skip
5 - Alfie Langer - with the Broncos needing to win on Friday night, Henjak has sent an SOS to Alfie, and rumour has it he dropped utensils in the coffee shop and walked all the way from Calundra to Broncos training just for some extra fitness. Will score 100+ for sure

(yeah so what if I'm bitter!! This comp has consumed the past 6 months of my life and now it's just over like that....bs)

PS: if I was still in the comp this week, I would be going Hayne, Hindmarsh, Bronson (vs NZ), Stagg and Gallen - in that order.

Tom's Teams Wrap Up - Round 24

8 Games again this week. Week Two of the finals in the Dream Team. Looking out for a Nathan Merritt one-man show, as well as the Tigers to upset the Eels and keep the bookies smiling. Without further ado, I present the teams for round 24.

St George V Brisbane
Dragons
In - Scott, Cooper, Prior, Nightingale
Out - Stanley, Emmett

Broncos - No Changes

The Dragons get back centre pairing Beau Scott and Matt Cooper, meanwhile the Broncos remain unchanged for the must win clash after their big display of form against the Panthers last week. Big showing from Bennett’s boys this week, the Broncos can kiss the finals goodbye.

Wests V Parramatta
Wests
In - Schirnack
Out – Skandalis

Eels
In - Cayless
Out – Wright

The Tigers lose big boy veteran John Skandalis, while the Eels see Cayless back in the team after missing one week’s action. The Eels are hot favourites for this ‘match of the round’ blockbuster clash, with the Tiger’s worth a punt in my mind.

Newcastle V Nth Queensland
Knights
In - Wicks, Simpson
Out – Tovo

Cowboys
In - Burns, Kaufusi, Harris
Out – Tamou

Fresh off a big form reversal, the Knights confidence will be further boosted with the return of Danny Wicks and Steve Simpson. The man that would turn me onto thighs if he was a Nandos Chicken, Sione Tovo, has been dropped. The Cows name an extended bench with Travis Burns and Kaufusi in a must win game for them. Expect the Knights to continue their good form.

Penrith V South Sydney
Panthers
In - Sammut, Woolnough

Rabbitohs
In - Vatuvei, McQueen, Fallon, Lowe
Out - Talanoa, Wing, Champion, Crocker

Jarod Sammut is back after a nasty flu last week, and Tia-Kifili has reportedly been training the house down in Penrith. The Rabbitohs lose four big names to injury which is sure to demoralise them, and hinder their top 8 aspirations. They are going to need to heroics from the likes of Sandow, Sutton and Merritt to keep their chances alive.

New Zealand V Canberra
Warriors
In – Price

Raiders
In - Monaghan
Out – Logan

Flip a coin with this battle of two unpredictable form sides. The Raiders come off a massive upset, while the Warriors just keep getting worse. Steve Price back this week for the home side, should be enough to see them over the line.

Gold Coast V Cronulla
Titans
In - Henderson, O'Dwyer
Out – Berdie

Sharks
In - Ferguson, Weyman
Out – Taulapapa

Cronulla, who are playing for the Jersey, are to upset the top 4 Titans.

Melbourne V Manly
Storm
In - Tandy
Out – Cross

Sea Eagles
In – Hall

The Storm lose Cross to injury. Expect them to bounce back hard after an embarrassing effort last week. Slater to star with a double.

Canterbury V Sydney City
Bulldogs
In - Patten
Out – Millard

Roosters
In - Myles
Out – Paea

Bulldogs by 50.

That’s it for another round of Tom’s Teams Wrap up. Look out for Nick’s Captains this week, it’s going to be epic. Peace.

Full team lists at http://www.nrlteamlists.com.au/

p.s. good luck to the Yung Legends this week, they are going to need it! Paintrain for PREMS!!!

Late Mail

THE Bulldogs have suffered a significant blow before tonight's clash with North Queensland with fullback Luke Patten ruled out with an ankle injury. Patten will be replaced at the back by Hazem El Masri. (WOAH!!!! BIG WEEK FOR EL MAGIC?)

Daryl Millard is expected to take El Masri's wing spot.

The Cowboys, on the other hand, have players coming back. Winger Michael Bani is a chance of playing tonight after training yesterday morning, while Luke O'Donnell and Ashley Graham are both expected to play.

Gold Coast are expected to be as named.

Souths coach Jason Taylor said the Rabbitohs would be ''1-17''.

Manly forward Glenn Hall is still in the frame to play against the Roosters at the SFS tomorrow night despite being named at the tail of a five-man bench. The Roosters are expected to be 1-17.

Eels coach Daniel Anderson maintained Feleti Mateo, Weller Hauraki and Kris Keating would not play against the Warriors tomorrow night. The Warriors are expected to be as named.

Canberra centre Joel Monaghan is in doubt to face the Dragons tomorrow night with bone bruising to his leg. If he is ruled out, Joel Thompson is expected to switch to the centres, with Trevor Thurling promoted to the squad.

Dragons remain undecided about who will replace suspended centre Beau Scott, although Chase Stanley would be the most likely man to do so, with Jason Nightingale also named on an extended bench. Nick Emmett has been added to the squad.

Cronulla have lost fullback Bronx Goodwin for the season with a broken shoulder. He will be replaced against Wests Tigers on Sunday by Nathan Stapleton. Interchange hooker Terence Seu Seu has also been ruled out with a hamstring injury, with Lancen Joudo set to debut off the bench. There is some possibility, though, that Anthony Tupou (Yeah Mayne!!) will return from a hamstring injury.

Wests Tigers centre Chris Lawrence remains in doubt with a hamstring problem. Dean Collis ready to replace him if needed.

Brisbane halfback Peter Wallace (hamstring) and prop Nick Kenny (knee) are still mysteries for their clash with Penrith. Adam Woolnough has been lopped off the extended Penrith bench, with Tim Grant 18th man.

Newcastle second-rower Steve Simpson is in doubt to face Melbourne on Monday night after suffering headaches this week, the after-effects of a concussion. Danny Wicks also has a sternum injury. If either is ruled out, Cory Paterson is expected to play.

The Storm are expected to be as named.

Best of luck!

Bring on Crunching Tackle!!!

Player of the Week: Round 22

Ok ok, dragging the chain with the post this week, distracted by sunny Cairns and the friendly female backpackers floating around... Another lull week in DT without the explosions of scores we saw last week, nonetheless entertaining viewing as always.

I think this week it's only noteworthy to put the spotlight on one great player of the game and everyones favourite DT player. I'd like to welcome to his inaugural Player of the Week on nrldttalk....

1. Paul Gallen
Yes you read that right. This DT'er has been carrying Gallen on the bench through his latest injury and he came back with a bang last week but blew up even more this week showing me just why I have kept him around (albeit unfortunately not quite enough to get me the win)...

Consistently putting out massive DT scores, Gallen although expensive is without a doubt one of the best captain options around, I'll be deploying him in the opening qualifier so "Nicks Boyz for Prems" is a bit of a defunct statement, he doesnt stand a chance against Gallen...
Try Assists - 1
Tackles - 41
Offloads - 4
Line Break Assists - 2
Runs - 17
Total Points - 110

Short and sweet this week, good luck in Round 1 everyone, expect to see Gallen featuring in Players of the Week again next week after dropping 100+ on Nicks Boyz, Leotards for Prems!

Nick's Captains - Round 23

Sorry for the lateness of Nick's Captains this week - with work and my burgeoning DIY career DT has taken a bit of a backseat this week. This doesn't mean I dont have a BLOCKBUSTER or 2 up my sleeve for the first round of finals this week though!

Ok last week our boys did well:
Watmough - 77
Gallen - 110
Hindmarsh - 65
Fitzgibbon - 74
Hannant - 59 (injured)

Also note Hayne with an 80!!!

This week the captains are just based on hunches - no time for research sorry. Top 5 + roughies for this week are:

1 - Hayne - playing the Warriors he will carve them up - 100+ game lock it in!
2 - Farah - playing the Sharks - he will put on tries (note the new #7 for the Tigers, thus Farah will take control more often) - big game
3 - Gallen - nuff' said
4 - Hindmarsh - also, nuff' said
5 - Stagg - 97 last week and look for him to have a big one this week also

Expect big scores from Zeb Taia, Tronc, Laffranchi and co. this week. Also look out for Heighington - he's back in the run-on this week and should score well. I think it will be a high scoring week - there will be some 1200+ scores this week!!

No poll this week either - just comment on who you're making your captain and why!!

Cheers
PS: NICKS BOYS FOR PREMS!!!