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Author: NRL.com
Timestamp: Tue 9 May 2023, 03:59 PM

A reasonably incident free Magic Round on the injury front means many sides have named settled line-ups, but there are a few huge ins and outs ahead of Round 12.

The loss of Mitchell Moses means Dylan Brown is set for a big game, while long-time Fantasy gun Angus Crichton returns to the starting line-up which could make him a buy in the next week or so.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 11

Storm v Broncos, Thursday at AAMI Park

Storm: Tui Kamikamica has been named in the reserves following a two-game suspension, but is expected to join the 17 come kick-off, with Grant Anderson the most likely to make way. Cam Munster ($842k) and Harry Grant ($828k) both come off scores of 55 last week.

Broncos: After a couple of down weeks Reece Walsh fired back to form in Magic Round with a 57 and is a good pick up in the next couple of weeks for those playing in head-to-head leagues which don't play over bye rounds, with Brisbane having byes in Round 16 and 19. Payne Haas comes off his lowest score of the season, but that was somewhat expected against a Manly side who like to play wider of the ruck.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Thursday 11 May

Full Time

Storm

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Reece Walsh
Winger for Storm is number 2 Will Warbrick

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Jesse Arthars
Centre for Storm is number 3 Reimis Smith

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Herbie Farnworth
Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Ezra Mam
Halfback for Storm is number 7 Jahrome Hughes

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Storm is number 10 Christian Welch

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Billy Walters
Prop for Storm is number 21 Tui Kamikamica

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Trent Loiero

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Eliesa Katoa

2nd Row for Broncos is number 12 Jordan Riki
Lock for Storm is number 13 Josh King

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Storm is number 8 Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Cory Paix
Interchange for Storm is number 14 Bronson Garlick

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Corey Jensen
Interchange for Storm is number 15 Aaron Pene

Interchange for Broncos is number 16 Kobe Hetherington
Interchange for Storm is number 16 Tom Eisenhuth

Interchange for Broncos is number 17 Martin Taupau

Reserves

Replacement for Storm is number 17 Grant Anderson

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Deine Mariner

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:04 PM

Bulldogs v Warriors, Friday at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Winger Jacob Kiraz shapes as a bargain pick up in a few weeks, with a 30 in his injury return in Magic Round setting him up with a 71 break even. Paul Alamoti hasn't scored over 24 in his last three games but is still a valuable player this week with many teams having Dolphins players in the centres, and the club out on the bye. Another price rise probably awaits $631k Jacob Preston, who has a break even of 41.

Warriors: Rocco Berry ($371k) and Ronald Volkman ($311k) come into the squad at centre and five-eighth, but in both cases are likely short-term options. Tohu Harris returned from injury in style last week with a 64 and is now owned by just 3.1 percent of teams.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Friday 12 May

Full Time

Bulldogs

Warriors

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Hayze Perham

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Jake Averillo

Centre for Warriors is number 3 Rocco Berry
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Paul Alamoti

Centre for Warriors is number 4 Adam Pompey
Winger for Bulldogs is number 19 Blake Wilson

Winger for Warriors is number 5 Marcelo Montoya
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Josh Reynolds

Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Ronald Volkman
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Matt Burton

Halfback for Warriors is number 7 Shaun Johnson

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Tevita Pangai Junior

Prop for Warriors is number 10 Bunty Afoa
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Josh Curran
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Jacob Preston

2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Marata Niukore
Lock for Bulldogs is number 17 Harrison Edwards

Lock for Warriors is number 13 Tohu Harris

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 13 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

Interchange for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Karl Oloapu

Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Dylan Walker
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Jayden Okunbor

Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Franklin Pele

Interchange for Warriors is number 18 Bayley Sironen

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 23 Kurtis Morrin

Replacement for Warriors is number 20 Taine Tuaupiki

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:04 PM

Panthers v Roosters, Friday at BlueBet Stadium

Panthers: Liam Martin has been named in the reserves and is a chance to return from a hamstring injury, which could mean Scott Sorensen shifts back to the bench. Zac Hosking's spot appears safe either way which is good news for the almost 18 percent of teams who own him. Nathan Cleary trails only David Fifita in terms of the most in-form players in Fantasy right now, with a last three-game average of 73.3 points.

Roosters: Angus Crichton is back in the starting side after scoring 54 in a 67-minute stint last week, but with a break even of 65 can probably be held off on for another week. Billy Smith ($361k) keeps a spot at centre and will get plenty of Fantasy interest this week after hitting 61 in Magic Round. Great news for Joey Manu owners, with the Kiwi retaining the No.6 jersey for another week.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Friday 12 May

Full Time

Panthers

Roosters

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Dylan Edwards

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva

Winger for Roosters is number 2 Corey Allan
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Tyrone Peachey

Centre for Roosters is number 3 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton

Centre for Roosters is number 4 Billy Smith
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o

Winger for Roosters is number 5 Jaxson Paulo
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai

Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Joseph Manu
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Nathan Cleary

Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Luke Keary

Forwards

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny

Hooker for Roosters is number 18 Jake Turpin
Prop for Panthers is number 10 James Fisher-Harris

Prop for Roosters is number 10 Lindsay Collins
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Scott Sorensen

2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Zac Hosking

2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Isaah Yeo

Lock for Roosters is number 13 Victor Radley

Interchange

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke

Interchange for Roosters is number 9 Brandon Smith
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Lindsay Smith

Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Fletcher Baker
Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon

Interchange for Roosters is number 16 Sitili Tupouniua
Interchange for Panthers is number 21 Liam Martin

Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Matthew Lodge

Reserves

Replacement for Panthers is number 22 Liam Henry

Replacement for Roosters is number 14 Drew Hutchison

Match Officials

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:04 PM

Rabbitohs v Wests Tigers, Saturday at Accor Stadium

Rabbitohs: With a break even of 74, Damien Cook should drop in price this week and depending on Origin selection could become a good buy in coming rounds. Reduced minutes against the Storm last week saw Cam Murray register his lowest score of the year with a 29. Liam Knight ($370k) had 28 in his return from a long layoff with injury last week.

Wests Tigers: John Bateman ($682k) is named to play after hurting his hamstring in the warm-up last week. Jahream Bula is now making nice cash after back-to-back scores in the 40s. MIDs Alex Twal and David Klemmer are both in good form, with last three game averages in the 40s.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Saturday 13 May

Full Time

Rabbitohs

Wests Tigers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Jahream Bula
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a
Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Campbell Graham

Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Tommy Talau
Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne

Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Junior Tupou
Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker

Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Brandon Wakeham
Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Luke Brooks

Forwards

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 Stefano Utoikamanu
Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Damien Cook

Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Hame Sele

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 David Klemmer
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Michael Chee Kam

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Isaiah Papali'i
2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jacob Host

2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 John Bateman
Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fonua Pole

Interchange

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Jai Arrow

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Jake Simpkin
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Jed Cartwright

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Joe Ofahengaue
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Liam Knight

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Alex Twal
Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 18 Blake Taaffe

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Asu Kepaoa

Reserves

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 19 Richard Kennar

Replacement for Wests Tigers is number 20 Shawn Blore

Match Officials

Referee: Liam Kennedy
Touch Judge: Todd Smith
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:04 PM

Cowboys v Dragons, Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: Scott Drinkwater has returned to Fantasy relevancy in the past three weeks, during which time he's averaged 49.3 points per game, and at $533k is a good pickup this week. Jack Gosiewski scored a try but still only managed 34 and doesn't look like making much money while starting in place of the suspended Jeremiah Nanai.

Dragons: Jack de Belin is again named at prop, but concerns his move there would result in a drop in scores didn't eventuate, with a 72 last week topping the round for MIDs. Tyrell Sloan had just 10 points last week but is probably one to hold given he will be available for most of the Origin period, with the Dragons having just two byes left.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Saturday 13 May

Full Time

Cowboys

Dragons

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Tyrell Sloan
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Dragons is number 2 Mathew Feagai
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mosese Suli
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Dragons is number 4 Max Feagai
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Dragons is number 5 Mikaele Ravalawa
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 6 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Dragons is number 14 Jayden Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Jack De Belin
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Coen Hess

Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Heilum Luki

2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jack Gosiewski

2nd Row for Dragons is number 13 Jack Bird
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Reuben Cotter

Lock for Dragons is number 15 Michael Molo

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Interchange for Dragons is number 9 Moses Mbye
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Mitchell Dunn

Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Ben Murdoch-Masila
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Josh Kerr
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Kulikefu Finefeuiaki

Interchange for Dragons is number 18 Toby Couchman

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 21 Brendan Elliot

Replacement for Dragons is number 11 Billy Burns

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Senior Review Official: Matt Noyen

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:03 PM

Raiders v Eels, Saturday at GIO Stadium

Raiders: No room for Xavier Savage despite making a try-scoring return to the NRL last week, with the speedster listed as the replacement player and Albert Hopoate (WFB, $398k) named on the wing. Corey Horsburgh ($662k) has the best last three games of any MID in Fantasy, averaging 62.3 over that period.

Eels: Mitchell Moses is out after suffering a head knock last week and is replaced by Jake Arthur. That looks like being good news for Dylan Brown owners, with the No.6 now the chief half coming up against a Raiders' edge defence which opposing players have scored well against in the past few weeks. Ryan Matterson is listed on the bench again, but his 67 last week was his second best score of the year despite him playing easily his fewest minutes (52).

Round 11 - Round 11 - Saturday 13 May

Full Time

Raiders

Eels

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Sebastian Kris

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Raiders is number 2 Albert Hopoate

Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo
Centre for Raiders is number 3 Jarrod Croker

Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Raiders is number 4 Matthew Timoko

Centre for Eels is number 4 Bailey Simonsson
Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana

Winger for Eels is number 5 Haze Dunster
Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 6 Jack Wighton

Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Halfback for Eels is number 7 Jake Arthur

Forwards

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii

Prop for Eels is number 8 Wiremu Greig
Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford

Hooker for Eels is number 9 Josh Hodgson
Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine

Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young

2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Raiders is number 12 Elliott Whitehead

2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Andrew Davey
Lock for Raiders is number 13 Corey Horsburgh

Lock for Eels is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling

Interchange for Eels is number 14 Bryce Cartwright
Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler

Interchange for Eels is number 15 Brendan Hands
Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ryan Matterson
Interchange for Raiders is number 17 Ata Mariota

Interchange for Eels is number 17 Makahesi Makatoa

Reserves

Replacement for Raiders is number 18 Xavier Savage

Replacement for Eels is number 19 Ofahiki Ogden

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Touch Judge: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Senior Review Official: Kasey Badger

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:03 PM

Knights v Titans, Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: $431k MID Mat Croker has the starting lock role this week, while Adam Elliott returns on the bench. After scoring just nine points in his last game Kalyn Ponga is set to drop below the $400k mark after Round 11, with a break even of 50.

Titans: No player has enjoyed a better past three games than David Fifita, with a run of scores in the 70s making him a good captaincy candidate as well. A 45 last week has kept the money making going for prolific WFB Alofiana Khan-Pereira, and he has now jumped $179k in value.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Sunday 14 May

Full Time

Knights

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Lachlan Miller

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
Winger for Knights is number 2 Dominic Young

Winger for Titans is number 2 Alofiana Khan-Pereira
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Titans is number 3 Brian Kelly
Centre for Knights is number 4 Bradman Best

Centre for Titans is number 4 Jojo Fifita
Winger for Knights is number 5 Greg Marzhew

Winger for Titans is number 5 Phillip Sami
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Kalyn Ponga

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Jackson Hastings

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Knights is number 9 Phoenix Crossland

Hooker for Titans is number 9 Chris Randall
Prop for Knights is number 10 Leo Thompson

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Lachlan Fitzgibbon

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Joe Stimson
Lock for Knights is number 17 Jack Hetherington

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Kruise Leeming
Interchange for Knights is number 14 Tyson Gamble

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Klese Haas
Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Joe Vuna
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Adam Elliott

Interchange for Titans is number 20 Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 21 Dylan Lucas

Replacement for Titans is number 18 Keano Kini

Match Officials

Referee: Peter Gough
Touch Judge: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:03 PM

Sea Eagles v Sharks, Sunday at 4 Pines Park

Sea Eagles: Josh Schuster is included in the reserves for now with Cooper Johns retaining the No.6 jersey. Daly Cherry-Evans continues to be the best HLF option for those who have stayed away from Nicho Hynes and Nathan Cleary, with a season average of 63.3 and significantly lower ownership than the other two.

Sharks: Nicho Hynes had his worst score of the year in last week's upset loss to the Dolphins, but the bad news for those waiting to bring him in (and the good news for those who already own him) is that his break even of 91 still feels well within reach given his 2023 form. Cameron McInnes is on the bench but was a late inclusion in the run-on side last week, scoring 67.

Round 11 - Round 11 - Sunday 14 May

Full Time

Sea Eagles

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Tom Trbojevic

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 William Kennedy
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Jason Saab

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Sione Katoa
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 3 Brad Parker

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula

Centre for Sharks is number 19 Connor Tracey
Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Reuben Garrick

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Cooper Johns

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Taniela Paseka

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Royce Hunt
Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Sean Keppie

Prop for Sharks is number 14 Cameron McInnes
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Teig Wilton
Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Josh Aloiai

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Dale Finucane

Interchange

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 14 Karl Lawton

Interchange for Sharks is number 15 Jack Williams
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Ben Trbojevic

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Wade Graham
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Thomas Hazelton
Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Aaron Woods

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Braydon Trindall