Spotty Herbert

I've decided to use a second boost, but not yet how. My Newcastle players have a bye, so coverage in the backs is a bit dodgy.

A lot of people are in your position. The next couple of rounds will be fascinating as people decide who to trade, who to keep, and who has to come in. Points today, or cash for the future?

Reuben Garrick has restored my faith in humanity. Anyone else in the laughable situation where they have played someone twice and had his score removed from the team total by the new flex rule as the lowest scorer, whilst having got over 100 on the occasion that he was left as a non playing reserve? Step forward Luke Metcalf.

You have my sympathy. However, as I'm playing you this week, not as much sympathy as normal. Sorry. For me, its injury to RTS, Connor Watson's failed HIA, the magical consistency of Metcalf and a lousy captain's knock from Ponga.

A must have that I don't have, and probably can't get to next week due to RTS and other issues.

I thought Yeo and Kenny were exceptional in terms of volume of work, whilst the right edge defence nullified Munster and Paps pretty much all night. I expected Storm to be better tbh.

Rumours also that popular choices Reuben Garrick and Fletcher Sharpe may be out this week. Apparently, both have partners due to give birth this weekend.

Anyone got Cleary this week? My sympathies. Suspect Munster might miss a game or two for his hip drop on Martin as well.

Posting since Feb 2019, mostly on the NRL forum (Supercoach tragic). I, too, miss Dunbar. I didn't always agree with him, but his arguments were logical and well thought out, which is more than can be said for some!

Winning teams : Storm,Warriors, Broncos, Sharks, Dolphins, Knights, Dogs, Sea Eagles Points : 376 Home Wins : 6 Poll : 7 or 8

Cast iron price increase. I'm having to consider breaking my "No Ricky Stuart Players" rule because of the cash that Starling, Tamale and (potentially) Nicholson should make.

Iongi will make some cash if you keep him another week or two. I've got bigger worries, having lost two out of two and facing a former champion in Flat Cappers Select this week. Boost activated, just waiting for TLT to decide where it is going to be most effective.

One change as stated earlier. I am about to invoke the wrath of @Irish Saint by contemplating looping Kalyn Ponga after his performance this morning.

To replace Laclan Galvin, who the Eels are about to throw crazy money at folliwing Dylan Brown's departure (allegedly).

The winning teams will be : Knights (just), Sea Eagles, Panthers, Bunnies (just), Sharks, Broncos, Tigers, Dogs Points : 352 Away wins : 5 Poll : Knights vs Dolphins

Allows Taylan May to join the Tigers, which probably strengthens them if he can behave himself off the field.

Could you do Duffy to Humphries without downgrading a 2RF?

Can't stick, there are 46 trades to burn through before State of Origin! Seriously, I had Tyrone Munro in my squad, who is out for 6 weeks, so one change needs to be made. I will try and give everyone else a second chance, before using my first boost to grab cash next week.

That's a lot of money for Dylan Brown. Personally, I would have wanted a proven 7 for that sort of cash, not a 6 who occasionally manages his team when Moses is absent. Certainly not worth sacrificing Ponga for, unless his heart is set on the All Blacks.

Some stunning first round scores. I have never scored 1250 + in Round 1 before, but it looks as though I will lose my head to head and be well down the overall rankings. Its going to be a tough competition this year.

Winning teams : Broncos, Tigers, Dolphins, Dogs, Manly, Storm Total Points : 346 Hone wins : 6 Poll : Storm vs Eels

Famous last words, but I think I'm happy with my team. Haven't had to make too many changes today.

After Luke Metcalf's performance, thank goodness that Flex has been introduced

Keep an eye on the new kid at Parra, who tore up the trials and has just had his contract upgraded. He may be an option. Not sure about Paix. There are so many Broncos who can play 9 (Mozer, Walters, Smoothy) that I worry about his job security and minutes on the field. Smith is still very relevant for me.

I've seen a lot of teams with 2 cheapies, usually Mamouzelos and Smith. I like the idea of Watson or Plath, both with dual 2RF status, probably with Smith or Pattie (if I can get over my fears of picking Ricky Stuart coached players). It would have been Grant and a cheapy if Storm didn't have the early bye.