Fantasy Aviva Premiership season 4

by Driver Wed 20 Apr 2011, 10:19 am

First topic message reminder :

Welcome to the 4th season of the fantasy aviva premiership game

This Weeks match thread(s) :- TBA

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Waiting list for a team

1. Sam
2. pullthestrings
3. Bathite

Teams
Bath RFC
Manager:- 207bars

Exeter Chiefs
Manager:- RugbyDriver

Gloucester
Manager:- Anonmattyt

Harlequins
Manager:- Steve_sharks

Leicester Tigers
Manager:- LukeLovesLuka

London Irish
Manager:- stnick88

London Wasps
Manager:- Arry

Newcastle Falcons
Manager:- PoolyPunk

Northampton Saints
Manager:- Dammit_Chris

Sale Sharks
Manager:- SirJohnnyEnglish

Saracens
Manager:- LDCPete]

Worcester Warriors
Manager - Prop_Lyd

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:02 am

Watching Blue for what seems like the 40th time this season. Roko playing well...Stanley is so poor, just burned by Umaga!!!

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:07 am

I have only seen the Reds and Waratahs more. Umaga is having a good game

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:07 am

Donald would be a world beater in the AP

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:29 am

Didn't know Mils Muliaina was off to Japan too!!!

by Guest Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:35 am

Mils taking the cash like so many others.

Thing is SA and nz have
Low wages.

Australia super rich as a nation so a bit more insulated

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:38 am

I still thought he might be going to O's. Will hit our game hard as many won't rate the players once they go. Some serious talent lost.

by Guest Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:43 am

Donald would make bath a serious threat. Suits how they play

by Guest Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:49 am

Kahui been best centre in super 15 with freuan but playing like a drain today. Having a mare

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:54 am

I do like Kahui but yea not playing great. I know Slade is a flakey 10 but McAlister looks half the player there. Had a great season at 12 but I'm not a fan of him at 10.

Umaga looking great. Nonu/Gear played well today apparently, Weepu back and playing well.

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:55 am

Brett not Slade!!

by 'Arry Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:56 am

Alright lads, I'm abit stuck on who to go for as my next foreign. I was going to go for Deon Fourie but I've been blown out of the water by Mat and Pete! Looking for a hooker who wont be involved in the world cup.

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:56 am

This is the first time I've seen kahui and he has been poor. looks injured though.

Mcallister is having good moments but is very average. Been a bit disappointed by the skill level in this game.

Williams is getting back to his best. i'd start him and Thorn if they are both fit and on form. Williams lineouts match Matfields at his best.

by Guest Sat 04 Jun 2011, 9:59 am

Slade is flaky also. Mccalisters kicking at goal is terrible. He is such a confidence player. Would not want him in a tight game.

Some days he is unplayable others he costs his team the match

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:00 am

Weepu makes a massive difference for the Canes, they look a different team without him.

McAlister been poor today, but having said that it has not been a great game overall to be honest.

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:00 am

Mc is no 10, been one of the best 12's in the comp though.

Rutledge has had a great season Arry.

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:03 am

I often wonder about the general standard of coaching in the S15. So much talent but we don't often see the best of them.

Soom great coaches but some just seem a little below average

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:03 am

There are a few decent hookers around still Arry. If you are looking for one not going to the WC I would wait and get one with your third transfer after the WC squads have been named.

New Zealand have loads of good hookers. Mealamu and Hore will go to the world cup with one of Flynn, de Malmanche, Rutledge or Eliot as the third. Wait and see which one goes then pick up one of the others.

by Guest Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:06 am

Rutledge is old but very good. Works like a dog

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:06 am

Blues look much more dangerous now Brett is on at 10.

by prop_lyd Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:08 am

I'm struggling where to aim for for my next player, quite happy with my sudden eq influx! Do people think a prop and inside cente?

What do you guys think of Aled Del Malmanche?

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:09 am

He organises much better than McA but is a poor defender/kicker...bit like Cooper but not as good!! Never been a fan of Stanley, can't believe he got an AB cap.

by 'Arry Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:09 am

Good advice Pete, I think I'll do that. I'm now stuck between going for a tight head prop or an out and out 7.

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:09 am

I rate him prop, good player, does everything pretty well, but not a stand out in any one area of being a hooker.

by dammit_chris Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:09 am

Are foreign transfers open for quite some time, as they were originally going to end in August - does that mean we can choose to wait before getting our next two?

Blues v Chiefs is a poor game, been impressed with Sivi and Rococoko though, both made some good ground.

There just seems so little structure in s15 rugby, turned off the game yesterday evening on Sky - its interesting to see how different it is from European rugby!

by prop_lyd Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:10 am

I was thinking that he would be good for me pete as it's unlikely he'll go to the w.c and any injuries in the front row he can cover, plus he shouldn't be too expensive!!

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:13 am

Realistically I think it is between Eliot and Flynn for the 3rd hooker spot in the squad, unless of course Henry decides that he'll use Afoa in that role.

Chris, you can wait if you want to mate.

I thought the Bulls vs. Tahs game last night was actually a pretty decent game.

by dammit_chris Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:22 am

How many English players do people think would get in a current world XV? I think the only one I would have is Courtney Lawes - but post WC I can see Foden, Cole, Croft and Hartley moving up the list too.

Really looking forward to the Junior WC next week, think the England team is one of the best we have had for years and years, particularly looking forward to the Ford / Farrell axis - could be special.

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:25 am

Lawes is nowhere near a World XV. Only player I'd have close is Foden and depending on form of others, Palmer.

Hartley is a long way of Servat, BdP and Moore and Croft isn't even the best BS in the NH.

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:25 am

I wouldn't have Lawes in a world XV Chris, Thorn and Bakkies are still both better 4's than him.

Foden would potentially be close, between him and Beale at 15 for me on form at the moment.

Cole isn't close, Croft has a lot to do as there are a fair few very good 6's out there, and Hartley isn't close either, and I am a big fan of his.

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:26 am

Jayzus Pooly, stop agreeing with me, i'm getting scared now! Wink

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:30 am

Must be an age thing Pete Wink

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:35 am

lawes isn't in the world XV quite yet. Foden for me is. Close against Beale but Foden has the defensive advantage.

by 'Arry Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:40 am

Anyone know any out and out sevens I could go for who won't be involved in the WC. I can only think of Phil Waugh who probably divides opinion on here.

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:41 am

Nearly a horror start from Cooper

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:43 am

This looks like it could be a high scorer Steve.

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:50 am

It will be.

This could be another Reds 7 coming good. Three finds in a year would be cracking for them

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 10:53 am

duplicate post

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:00 am

Booomm from Quade Cooper. May have just been Giteau but great hit

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:02 am

Nailed him Steve, but Brumbies still got the try.

by stnick88 Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:04 am

i wouldnt have one english player in a world XV.
beale better than foden
kaino, smith better than croft
castro, mas, franks better than cole
bdp, mealamu, servat better than hartley

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:05 am

They did. initially I thought it was a wonder tackle from Faainga.

Been the better game of the 4 this weekend (so far anyway)

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:09 am

The two games this morning weren't great, but I thought the game yesterday evening was ok.

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:13 am

only saw the first half of yesterdays but it was better than this mornings.

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:22 am

Reds needed that try before the break. Game on.

by Sgt_Pooly Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:46 am

With you there Nick, only Foden is close but Beale is magic.

by **Ozzy3213** Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:48 am

That looks bad for Ioane, he was playing well this half getting Reds over the gainline every time.

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:50 am

Bad challenge on him.

Reckon reds will sneak this with try from James Hanson and Luke Morahan.

by dammit_chris Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:52 am

Lawes will be the best 4 in the world after the WC, he's defensive game is already the best in my opinion. He needs to work on a few aspects of his game, but at 21 is there a better prospect in the pacl than him! He's best 4 in Europe now.

Its a toss up between Foden and Beale now for me - Beale is better attacker but Foden's defence and decision making is better.

Giteau's finally looking good again! Where do people think I should play him next year and where should I look to improve?

by Steven_Sharks Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:55 am

The mans trying to give me a heart attack!

he could win Oz the WC on his own or he could just as easily lose it

by CJB Sat 04 Jun 2011, 11:56 am

Steve I honestly think he will do both in his career. Possibly this time he costs them the WC but 2015 he will be more mature and experienced.

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