NRL Fantasy Podcast: Final round chaos

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Round 25: Final round chaos + horror stories

It's the final Fantasy podcast of 2021, and Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss their worst trades of the year plus best trade options for round 25 with the likes of Cameron Munster, Isaiah Papali'i, Mitchell Moses, Cameron Murray and Adam Reynolds being rested.

Round 24: Grand final tips

Should you loop David Fifita? Is it worth captaining Trbojevic over Cleary? What changes should come in next year? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions ahead of the penultimate round of NRL Fantasy in 2021.

Round 23: Turbo lives!

We've all been smashed by injuries and suspensions again but at least Tom Trbojevic might actually be playing this weekend after all. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Turbo's chances and answer questions on Josh Curran, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Harry Grant, Connor Watson and final trades.

Round 22: More Fantasy carnage

Angus Crichton, Reed Mahoney & Jason Taumalolo are out, not many of us have trades in the bank and it's crunch time in head-to-head Fantasy leagues. Who are the best replacements for that trio and is it the time to punt on Nathan Cleary?

Round 21: Cleary's (almost) back and the new gun centre

Nathan Cleary could play as soon as this week, Euan Aitken suddenly looks a great buy while Corey Harawira-Naera, Ben Hunt and Nicho Hynes are sells. Chris Kennedy & Dom Brock talk teams and trade tactics ahead of the Fantasy head-to-head finals.

Round 20: When are Cleary & Moses coming back?

It's another big week for trades with plenty of big names in the casualty ward, Fantasy coaches having issues with their centres yet again, and the head-to-head finals just around the corner.

Round 19: Moses woes, Harris replacements

A surprise injury keeps a star half on the sidelines while Cameron Murray and Jason Taumalolo headline the top replacement options for an injured Tohu Harris. Meanwhile two cheapies emerge, we name the club with the best loophole options and more.

Round 18: Reinforcements return 

One injured Fantasy star back and another is closing in on an early return. With Origin stars named to back up, Chris Kennedy and Richie Kenzie discuss captaincy options and best buys for round 18.

Round 17: Shaun Johnson heads bye-round targets

It's the toughest weekend of the year for overall-focused coaches with most of the best Fantasy players on the bye or in Origin. Chris Kennedy and Richie Kenzie narrow down the standout candidates.

Round 16: Is Nathan Cleary a sell?

It's panic stations with NRL Fantasy's No.1 player suffering a shoulder injury in Origin II. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Cleary trading strategies as well as trade options for Jayden Brailey, Tevita Pangai jnr and more.

Round 15: Is Simonsson a buy again?

There are green dots galore this week with just about everyone available again. CK and Dom answer your questions on Bailey Simonsson, Daine Laurie, Connor Watson, Nicho Hynes, Matt Timoko, Josh Schuster, and why Api Koroisau could be a trap.

Round 14: Get ready for Origin chaos

Josh Schuster is injured, Tom Starling is benched again, the Broncos have yet another new halves pairing and State of Origin could wreak havoc with the round 14 team lists. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss the best buys, sells and holds for round 14.

Round 13: Best bye round buys

The byes rounds are here, and Ben Hunt, Ryan Matterson and Tevita Pangai jnr are all still available. Also, is Nicho Hynes a captaincy option, is Tom Starling a sell, and more answers ahead of round 13.

Round 12: Just buy every Storm fullback

Ryan Papenhuyzen could miss a month but Nicho Hynes is piling on the points, while David Fifita and Kalyn Ponga are back and the Raiders have lost their halfback. Is Hynes still a buy, and is Sam Walker a sell? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions.

Round 11: Ban bonanza & replacement centres

It's not an easy week to field a full 17 with injury and suspensions wreaking havoc on teams, as Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Tom Starling, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Jahrome Hughes, replacement options for Tyrone Peachey and the new risky rookies up for grabs.

Round 10: Team list crisis

With the likes of (deep breath) Simpkin, Cini, Utoikamanu, Ramien, Munster, Grant, Smith, Momirovski and possibly Papenhuyzen and Fifita all out of action this week, what are the most urgent trades to make?

Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk urgent trades, which cheapies to gamble on, which fallen guns to snap up, our Dashers of the Week and more.

Round 9: More centre trades & risky cheapies

Ben Hampton is suddenly a sell, edge forwards are piling on the points, and with Chanel Harris-Tavita looming is Reece Walsh a risky option? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk round 9 teams, the Dasher of the Week and answer your questions.

Round 8: Is Reece Walsh the next big cash cow?

The Warriors unearth a new teen star, but will he stick around? Also our answers on Haas, Harris, Hampton, Tedesco, Taukeiaho and more, plus the Dasher of the Week and the latest team list news.

Round 7: Team list chaos & more Hampton talk

Ryan Papenhuyzen, Latrell Mitchell and even Bailey Simonsson are gone, other stars are facing the judiciary and bench players are threatening to put an end to the reign of a couple of key cash cows. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions after a wild batch of team lists.

Round 6: Cash cows dropped, new bargains emerge

Simpkin, Hampton, Olakau'atu: which of this week's cash cows is the best bet? Milford, Liddle, Niu, Riki: which player should you trade out first? Answers to these questions and more, plus the first Dashers Of the Week.

Round 5: Is Isaiah Papali'i the real deal?

Ryan Papenhuyzen threatens Nathan Cleary's all-time Fantasy record, Sean O'Sullivan and Sam Walker are raking in the cash and Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions on Keaon Koloamatangi, Luke Brooks, Siosiua Taukeiaho and more.

Round 4: How many halves do you need?

Sam Walker has arrived, Sean O'Sullivan is a bargain, Josh Schuster is even better and there are plenty of team changes ahead of Round 4. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk teams and answer your questions on trading Jake Averillo, Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, Luke Brooks and more.

Round 3: Time to axe Tino?

NRL Fantasy's next cash cow arrives, Fa'asuamaleaui on the trade block, Lam's scoring stalls and all the other Round 3 talking points with Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock.

Round 2: Strugglers dropped, cash cows galore

With Matt Lodge injured, Jacob Host dropped and a couple of new starters suddenly looking great value, there are plenty of trade questions ahead of round 2. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock rate the best buys and players to avoid, plus some great news for Daine Laurie owners.

Round 1 teams bonanza

Is Daine Laurie worth the risk? Is Dylan Walker a buy? Which hookers have emerged as must-have cash cows? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your NRL Fantasy questions ahead of the first round of the 2021 season.

Your questions plus top 10 centres & winger/fullbacks

Just one more week until Team List Tuesday so we take your Fantasy questions on new dual-position players, captaincy options, Luke Brooks and more, plus we run through the 10 most popular centres and winger/fullback in the game.

Top 10 edge forwards & halves: Is Cleary overrated?

Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock analyse the top most popular edge forwards and halves in NRL Fantasy right now, rate a few point-of-difference options and question whether Nathan Cleary is really worth his bumper starting price.

Top 10 hookers & middle forwards

The NRL Fantasy podcast is back for 2021 with Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talking through the new rule and scoring changes this season plus the most popular hookers and middle forwards – and a few players flying under the radar.