G&GR Fantasy Rugby Competition 2012

[Dumbledore]

The only reason I'm a bit worried about Money is his boxing training - he hasn't had anything close to a full preseason. That, and it's a very different game playing outside Cruden than it is Carter. Of course, now I don't pick him he'll go on and score 80.

 

[Ash]

Carter didn't play half of last season either and Money Bill had no problems. We'll see, I guess.

 

[barbarian]

Even with his issues I think you'd be silly not to pick SBW. One of the few players last season who consistently scored big points, and he is playing against a pretty weak centre pairing.

 

[Proud Pig]

Well I have joined up never having tried this before. So I have probably made some shocking rookie mistakes.

Ben Alexander, Wyatt Crockett - Dale Chadwick
Bismarck du Plessis - Ged Robinson
Rob Simmons, Jason Eaton - Craig Clarke
Jerome Kaino, Ita Vaea, Adam Thompson - Chris Alcock
Sarel Pretorious - Chris Eaton
Morne Steyn (c), Micheal Hobbs, Doppies La Grange - Tyler Bleyendal
Renee Ranger, Gio Aplon , Digby Ioane - Tom Kingston

Any advice would most welcome.

 

[barbarian]

That team looks pretty good to me PP!

My only advice would be to ditch Rob Simmons, as he isn't much of a ballrunner and hence doesn't score too many points. Horwill is a much better option from the Reds, although he is a bit more expensive.

 

[spooony]

I've seen quite a bit of interest in Doppies La Grange. Is he that good or does he just rack up a heap of points? I'm not convinced.

La Grange has been dogged by injury throughout his career. He did make a strong comeback since 2008 but being 30 now it won't suprise me if he does not finish the series. For me he is a bit of a risk

 

[Proud Pig]

Thanks for the advice. I have done as you said.

 

[spooony]

Crap XV 3.0 Final Cut (hopefully)

 

[No4918]

1. JC Janse van Rensburg
2. B du Plessis
3. W Crockett
4. K Douglas
5. S Whitelock
6. A Thompson
7. J Lam
8. L Messam
9. W Genia
10. M Harris
11. D Ioane (C)
12. E Jantjies
13. R Kahui
14. I Dagg
15. L Morahan

Res: N Charles, D Palmer,A Bresler, C Lowrey, N White, M Hobbs, T Kingston

Done with 150K in the bank. Didn't want to spend big on locks so no Bekker. Felt a couple of better backrowers would score better. Maybe too many Reds but one of Beale or Biebs will come in next week

 

[suckerforred]

I have to stop tinkering......

 

[Ash]

Last year the locks, props and generally half back (with a few exceptions) were the lowest scorers in the team, and thus were worth scrimping a little on to spend more on the flankers and other backs. With the new changes, props and locks should score a little more, but it remains to be seen how much.

 

[Swat]

Anyone have fruen? I picked Rene over him but was probably the wrong option. Curious as to how many points him and dagg picked up. I know the points aren't finalised yet but still want to know. What a belter of a game though. Good way to start the season. Anyone see who got that chargedown? Game saver.

 

[Guy]

Anyone have fruen?

was just about to ask that very same question... i had him and dagg, but then got rid of fruen... hes far too inconsistent. ill be interested ot see what points he racks up...


whitelock would have scored a few points.... he was everywhere

 

[Guy]

well the answre is he got 33... bleyendaal got 31....

 

[Swat]

whitelock would have scored a few points.... he was everywhere

Nice

 

[light]

Really regretting dropping Vaea.

 

[Intruder]

Really regretting dropping Vaea.

I hope Pretorius has a blinder, then I wont regret letting go of Stannard.

 

[light]

I hope Pretorius has a blinder, then I wont regret letting go of Stannard.

Amen.

 

[spooony]

Does missing tackles counts as a minus?

 

[barbarian]

Yep