NRL Fantasy Amateurs

Week 1 Trials Eye Test and Flaming Hot Takes

In this episode, we look at who passed and failed the eye test for week 1 of the trials, while doing our best to remember thats what it is - a trial match. We also go through our fantasy and ladder position predictions for 2022, with some serious hot takes!

2022 Draft Week and All Stars Review

Ladies, Gentlemen and everyone in between, it is Draft Week. We do a quick review of the all star game and broncos v wynnum trial, before jumping into some draft strategy and Mark picking on Ryan and his rankings of players. Check the website out for full draft rankings! 

The PODcast 2022

One of the most exciting parts of NRL Fantasy is looking for a quality POD (point of difference - under 8% owned) option, and today on the Amateurs PODcast we identify some of the prime candidates, along with discussing a few options which seem to be gaining some undeserved traction.

2022 ”Real or Mirage” with 2021 #1 Overall Finisher Shane (AKA Studs and Duds)

In todays episode, we are joined by last years #1 overall finisher, Shane Ewart, who takes us through his rise from humble fantasy manager to the glory of the #1 overall finish, gives us his own "game theory" and helps us assess the 40 or so most highly owned players in fantasy, including setting us straight on a gun he thinks is essential for round 1.

2022 Injury Breakdown with the NRL Physio

The Amateurs are joined by Brien Seeney AKA the NRL Physio to discuss his thoughts on the 2022 outlook for players coming off serious injuries, including popular fantasy options Nathan Cleary and Joseph Suaalii. We also answer the age old question "Is there such a thing as an injury prone player?"

2022 Team List Series - Roosters and Tigers

Last but not least, we talk through the Sydney Roosters and Wests Tigers projected round 1 lineups and fantasy relevant options, including a few that made us do a double take!

2022 Team List Series - Rabbitohs and Dragons

For this episode, we look at the down on troops Rabbitohs, who present us with some interesting cheapie options, and the "moneyball" Dragons who raise more questions than answers at this point in the preseason.

2022 Team List Series - Eels and Panthers

In this episode we get a look at two teams at opposite sides of the spectrum, with the Panthers seemingly still on the rise and unstoppable, and the Eels... well... not so much. Fantasy options abound, check it out to find out who!

2022 Team List Series - Warriors and Cowboys

In this episode, we look at the New Zealand Warriors and North Queensland Cowboys, who both seem to be on a collision course with the bottom 6. Nonetheless, there are some interesting fantasy options in both teams including old favourites Shaun Johnson and Jason Taumalolo.

2022 Team List Series - Storm and Knights

In this episode we look at the next two teams on the docket, the Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights. Can Ryan Papenhuzyen repeat his early season heroics? Is Kalyn Ponga a gun WFB in 2022? Tune in to find out.