NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 25

Author: Lone Scout NRL Fantasy guru
Timestamp: Tue 30 Aug 2022, 04:01 PM

The Panthers have caused Fantasy chaos with all of their big guns rested, while the game's leading dummy-half is also out, just in time for the Grand Finals in many head-to-head leagues.

NRL Fantasy teams analysis: Round 25

Eels v Storm, Thursday at CommBank Stadium

Eels: All of Parra's Fantasy big guns are named to play. Reed Mahoney will start at hooker but after scores of 33 and 25 in the last two weeks isn't a reliable Fantasy option right now.

Storm: After both starting last week, Brandon Smith ($636k) and Tui Kamikamica ($540k) are named on the bench, but don't be surprised if they are late inclusions in the starting line-up, as has been a habit of coach Craig Bellamy's this year. Jahrome Hughes ($586k) was Melbourne's best Fantasy player last week, with his nine tackle breaks helping him to score of 72.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Thursday 1 Sep

Full Time

Eels

Storm

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson

Fullback for Storm is number 1 Nick Meaney
Winger for Eels is number 2 Maika Sivo

Winger for Storm is number 2 David Nofoaluma
Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini

Centre for Storm is number 3 Marion Seve
Centre for Eels is number 4 Tom Opacic

Centre for Storm is number 4 Justin Olam
Winger for Eels is number 5 Waqa Blake

Winger for Storm is number 5 Xavier Coates
Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown

Five-Eighth for Storm is number 6 Cameron Munster
Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses

Halfback for Storm is number 19 Cooper Johns

Forwards

Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard

Prop for Storm is number 8 Jesse Bromwich
Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney

Hooker for Storm is number 9 Harry Grant
Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo

Prop for Storm is number 10 Nelson Asofa-Solomona
2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane

2nd Row for Storm is number 11 Felise Kaufusi
2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i

2nd Row for Storm is number 12 Kenneath Bromwich
Lock for Eels is number 17 Marata Niukore

Lock for Storm is number 15 Tui Kamikamica

Interchange

Interchange for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson

Interchange for Storm is number 13 Josh King
Interchange for Eels is number 14 Makahesi Makatoa

Interchange for Storm is number 14 Brandon Smith
Interchange for Eels is number 15 Jake Arthur

Interchange for Storm is number 16 Trent Loiero
Interchange for Eels is number 16 Oregon Kaufusi

Interchange for Storm is number 17 Chris Lewis

Reserves

Replacement for Eels is number 20 Bryce Cartwright

Replacement for Storm is number 18 Young Tonumaipea

Match Officials

Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judge: Wyatt Raymond
Touch Judge: Dave Munro
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:15 PM

Bulldogs v Sea Eagles, Friday at Accor Stadium

Bulldogs: Not a great deal of Fantasy-relevant news here. Tevita Pangai jnr ($434k) is back, but on the bench, while Josh Jackson is named at lock rather than on an edge.

Sea Eagles: Rookie Kaeo Weekes ($220k) gets a start at fullback, with Tolutau Koula shifting back to the centres. After starting in the centres last week and scoring 24, Ben Trbojevic moves back to the interchange.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 2 Sep

Full Time

Bulldogs

Sea Eagles

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Bulldogs is number 1 Jake Averillo

Fullback for Sea Eagles is number 1 Kaeo Weekes
Winger for Bulldogs is number 2 Jacob Kiraz

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 2 Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega
Centre for Bulldogs is number 3 Aaron Schoupp

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 4 Tolutau Koula
Centre for Bulldogs is number 4 Braidon Burns

Centre for Sea Eagles is number 14 Ben Trbojevic
Winger for Bulldogs is number 5 Josh Addo-Carr

Winger for Sea Eagles is number 5 Christian Tuipulotu
Five-Eighth for Bulldogs is number 6 Matt Burton

Five-Eighth for Sea Eagles is number 6 Kieran Foran
Halfback for Bulldogs is number 7 Kyle Flanagan

Halfback for Sea Eagles is number 7 Daly Cherry-Evans

Forwards

Prop for Bulldogs is number 8 Max King

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 8 Toafofoa Sipley
Hooker for Bulldogs is number 9 Jeremy Marshall-King

Hooker for Sea Eagles is number 9 Lachlan Croker
Prop for Bulldogs is number 10 Paul Vaughan

Prop for Sea Eagles is number 10 Martin Taupau
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 11 Corey Waddell

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 11 Haumole Olakau'atu
2nd Row for Bulldogs is number 12 Raymond Faitala-Mariner

2nd Row for Sea Eagles is number 12 Andrew Davey
Lock for Bulldogs is number 13 Josh Jackson

Lock for Sea Eagles is number 13 Dylan Walker

Interchange

Interchange for Bulldogs is number 14 Zach Dockar-Clay

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 15 Joshua Schuster
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 15 Joe Stimson

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 16 Ethan Bullemor
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 16 Chris Patolo

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 17 Kurt De Luis
Interchange for Bulldogs is number 17 Tevita Pangai Junior

Interchange for Sea Eagles is number 18 James Roumanos

Reserves

Replacement for Bulldogs is number 19 Declan Casey

Replacement for Sea Eagles is number 19 Zac Fulton

Match Officials

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

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:15 PM

Roosters v Rabbitohs, Friday at Allianz Stadium

Roosters: Paul Momirovski ($418k) comes in to replace the injured Daniel Tupou (groin), while rookie Terrell May gets a run on the bench in place of the suspended Lindsay Collins. Sio Siua Taukeiaho ($681k) starts at lock with Victor Radley out with concussion.

Rabbitohs: Damien Cook - the third-highest scoring player in Fantasy - has not been named following his positive COVID-19 test last week. As was the case last week, Siliva Havili ($457k) replaces him and last week scored 44 in the starting hooker role. Jaxson Paulo ($302k) has earned a recall in the centres, taking the place of Campbell Graham.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Friday 2 Sep

Full Time

Roosters

Rabbitohs

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Roosters is number 1 James Tedesco

Fullback for Rabbitohs is number 1 Latrell Mitchell
Winger for Roosters is number 2 Paul Momirovski

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 2 Alex Johnston
Centre for Roosters is number 3 Drew Hutchison

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 3 Isaiah Tass
Centre for Roosters is number 4 Joseph Manu

Centre for Rabbitohs is number 4 Jaxson Paulo
Winger for Roosters is number 20 Kevin Naiqama

Winger for Rabbitohs is number 5 Taane Milne
Five-Eighth for Roosters is number 6 Luke Keary

Five-Eighth for Rabbitohs is number 6 Cody Walker
Halfback for Roosters is number 7 Sam Walker

Halfback for Rabbitohs is number 7 Lachlan Ilias

Forwards

Prop for Roosters is number 8 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 8 Tevita Tatola
Hooker for Roosters is number 9 Sam Verrills

Hooker for Rabbitohs is number 9 Siliva Havili
Prop for Roosters is number 10 Matthew Lodge

Prop for Rabbitohs is number 10 Thomas Burgess
2nd Row for Roosters is number 11 Angus Crichton

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 11 Keaon Koloamatangi
2nd Row for Roosters is number 12 Nat Butcher

2nd Row for Rabbitohs is number 12 Jai Arrow
Lock for Roosters is number 13 Siosiua Taukeiaho

Lock for Rabbitohs is number 13 Cameron Murray

Interchange

Interchange for Roosters is number 14 Connor Watson

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 14 Peter Mamouzelos
Interchange for Roosters is number 15 Egan Butcher

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 15 Mark Nicholls
Interchange for Roosters is number 17 Terrell May

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 16 Hame Sele
Interchange for Roosters is number 21 Oliver Gildart

Interchange for Rabbitohs is number 19 Kodi Nikorima

Reserves

Replacement for Roosters is number 16 Fletcher Baker

Replacement for Rabbitohs is number 17 Michael Chee Kam

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Atkins
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Touch Judge: Drew Oultram
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:15 PM

Warriors v Titans, Saturday at Mt Smart Stadium

Warriors: Shaun Johnson is named despite missing the second half of the club's round 24 match with a calf issue, while popular Fantasy CTR Euan Aitken is named to start in the second row after missing last week for personal reasons. Jesse Arthars ($331k) is back from illness in the centres,

Titans: Popular cash cow Jojo Fifita moves from the wing to centre. Greg Marzhew keeps a spot on the wing after scoring 65 last week, while Corey Thompson.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 3 Sep

Full Time

Warriors

Titans

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Warriors is number 1 Reece Walsh

Fullback for Titans is number 1 Jayden Campbell
Winger for Warriors is number 2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak

Winger for Titans is number 2 Greg Marzhew
Centre for Warriors is number 3 Jesse Arthars

Centre for Titans is number 3 Jojo Fifita
Centre for Warriors is number 24 Viliami Vailea

Centre for Titans is number 4 Phillip Sami
Winger for Warriors is number 22 Edward Kosi

Winger for Titans is number 5 Corey Thompson
Five-Eighth for Warriors is number 6 Chanel Harris-Tavita

Five-Eighth for Titans is number 6 AJ Brimson
Halfback for Warriors is number 20 Daejarn Asi

Halfback for Titans is number 7 Tanah Boyd

Forwards

Prop for Warriors is number 8 Addin Fonua-Blake

Prop for Titans is number 8 Moeaki Fotuaika
Hooker for Warriors is number 9 Wayde Egan

Hooker for Titans is number 18 Jarrod Wallace
Prop for Warriors is number 10 Tohu Harris

Prop for Titans is number 10 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui
2nd Row for Warriors is number 11 Euan Aitken

2nd Row for Titans is number 11 David Fifita
2nd Row for Warriors is number 12 Josh Curran

2nd Row for Titans is number 12 Beau Fermor
Lock for Warriors is number 16 Eliesa Katoa

Lock for Titans is number 13 Isaac Liu

Interchange

Interchange for Warriors is number 13 Bunty Afoa

Interchange for Titans is number 14 Paul Turner
Interchange for Warriors is number 14 Freddy Lussick

Interchange for Titans is number 15 Herman Ese'ese
Interchange for Warriors is number 15 Ben Murdoch-Masila

Interchange for Titans is number 16 Jaimin Jolliffe
Interchange for Warriors is number 17 Tom Ale

Interchange for Titans is number 17 Klese Haas

Reserves

Replacement for Warriors is number 18 Jack Murchie

Replacement for Titans is number 19 Tony Francis

Match Officials

Referee: Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski
Touch Judge: Jon Stone
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:14 PM

Dragons v Broncos, Saturday at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

Dragons: The big news is Jack Bird is named at lock, after playing there last week despite originally being named at centre. Jayden Sullivan isn't guaranteed to keep the starting hooker job, with Andrew McCullough in the reserves. Second-rower Jaydn Su'A is coming off a season-high score of 78 and is owned by just one percent of teams.

Broncos: Ezra Mam, who is owned by 15 percent of Fantasy teams, has been dropped in favour of Tyson Gamble ($422k). Popular Fantasy CTR/WFB Selwyn Cobbo returns to the side after being rested last week. Jake Turpin ($310k) gets the start at hooker.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 3 Sep

Full Time

Dragons

Broncos

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Dragons is number 1 Cody Ramsey

Fullback for Broncos is number 1 Te Maire Martin
Winger for Dragons is number 2 Tyrell Sloan

Winger for Broncos is number 2 Corey Oates
Centre for Dragons is number 3 Mathew Feagai

Centre for Broncos is number 3 Kotoni Staggs
Centre for Dragons is number 4 Zac Lomax

Centre for Broncos is number 4 Delouise Hoeter
Winger for Dragons is number 5 Tautau Moga

Winger for Broncos is number 5 Selwyn Cobbo
Five-Eighth for Dragons is number 6 Talatau Amone

Five-Eighth for Broncos is number 6 Tyson Gamble
Halfback for Dragons is number 7 Ben Hunt

Halfback for Broncos is number 7 Adam Reynolds

Forwards

Prop for Dragons is number 8 Jack De Belin

Prop for Broncos is number 8 Thomas Flegler
Hooker for Dragons is number 19 Andrew McCullough

Hooker for Broncos is number 9 Jake Turpin
Prop for Dragons is number 10 Blake Lawrie

Prop for Broncos is number 10 Payne Haas
2nd Row for Dragons is number 11 Josh McGuire

2nd Row for Broncos is number 11 Kurt Capewell
2nd Row for Dragons is number 12 Jaydn Su'a

2nd Row for Broncos is number 17 Zac Hosking
Lock for Dragons is number 13 Jack Bird

Lock for Broncos is number 13 Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

Interchange for Dragons is number 9 Jayden Sullivan

Interchange for Broncos is number 14 Billy Walters
Interchange for Dragons is number 15 Jaiyden Hunt

Interchange for Broncos is number 15 Keenan Palasia
Interchange for Dragons is number 16 Jackson Ford

Interchange for Broncos is number 22 Rhys Kennedy
Interchange for Dragons is number 17 Aaron Woods

Interchange for Broncos is number 23 Brendan Piakura

Reserves

Replacement for Dragons is number 14 Tyrell Fuimaono

Replacement for Broncos is number 18 Tesi Niu

Match Officials

Referee: Ben Cummins
Touch Judge: Matt Noyen
Video Referee: Nick Morel
Senior Review Official: Gerard Sutton

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:14 PM

Cowboys v Panthers, Saturday at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

Cowboys: An interesting positional switch for Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow ($284k), who is owned by 12.2 percent of teams, with the flyer moving from fullback to five-eighth. That means Scott Drinkwater ($612k) moves back to fullback. Tom Dearden ($578k) is listed in the reserves though and could return from the ruptured testicle he suffered in round 23, which would likely see Tabuai-Fidow shunted back to the bench.

Panthers: Mass changes for the minor premiers due to coach Ivan Cleary resting players, which will have a huge impact on those playing Fantasy Grand Finals this week. Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton, Taylan May and Isaah Yeo are the big outs from a Fantasy perspective, given they are all owned by more than 10 percent of teams. The second bit of concern is what impact the changes will have on the few Fantasy-relevant players named, particularly Sean O'Sullivan, given he has lost almost all of his trusted attacking weapons and middle forwards.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Saturday 3 Sep

Full Time

Cowboys

Panthers

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Cowboys is number 1 Scott Drinkwater

Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Charlie Staines
Winger for Cowboys is number 2 Kyle Feldt

Winger for Panthers is number 2 Sunia Turuva
Centre for Cowboys is number 3 Valentine Holmes

Centre for Panthers is number 3 Robert Jennings
Centre for Cowboys is number 4 Peta Hiku

Centre for Panthers is number 4 Thomas Jenkins
Winger for Cowboys is number 5 Murray Taulagi

Winger for Panthers is number 5 Christian Crichton
Five-Eighth for Cowboys is number 21 Tom Dearden

Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Kurt Falls
Halfback for Cowboys is number 7 Chad Townsend

Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan

Forwards

Prop for Cowboys is number 8 Jordan McLean

Prop for Panthers is number 8 Lindsay Smith
Hooker for Cowboys is number 9 Reece Robson

Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Mitch Kenny
Prop for Cowboys is number 10 Reuben Cotter

Prop for Panthers is number 10 Matthew Eisenhuth
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 11 Luciano Leilua

2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Chris Smith
2nd Row for Cowboys is number 12 Jeremiah Nanai

2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Scott Sorensen
Lock for Cowboys is number 13 Jason Taumalolo

Lock for Panthers is number 13 J'maine Hopgood

Interchange

Interchange for Cowboys is number 6 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow

Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Soni Luke
Interchange for Cowboys is number 15 Tom Gilbert

Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Eddie Blacker
Interchange for Cowboys is number 16 Jamayne Taunoa-Brown

Interchange for Panthers is number 16 Liam Henry
Interchange for Cowboys is number 17 Griffin Neame

Interchange for Panthers is number 17 Jack Cole

Reserves

Replacement for Cowboys is number 14 Jake Granville

Replacement for Panthers is number 18 Mavrik Geyer

Match Officials

Referee: Todd Smith
Touch Judge: Liam Kennedy
Senior Review Official: Chris Butler

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:14 PM

Knights v Sharks, Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium

Knights: David Klemmer is the man Fantasy man in the Newcastle team and comes off a score of 65 last week. Jack Johns ($258k) joins the bench for his third appearance of the year.

Sharks: Cameron McInnes ($700k) is named to start at lock, but that could change with Dale Finucane listed in the reserves. Matt Ikuvalu ($574k) returns on the wing after missing last week. The side is otherwise unchanged from last week.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 4 Sep

Full Time

Knights

Sharks

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Knights is number 1 Tex Hoy

Fullback for Sharks is number 1 Lachlan Miller
Winger for Knights is number 2 Edrick Lee

Winger for Sharks is number 2 Matt Ikuvalu
Centre for Knights is number 3 Dane Gagai

Centre for Sharks is number 3 Jesse Ramien
Centre for Knights is number 20 Enari Tuala

Centre for Sharks is number 4 Siosifa Talakai
Winger for Knights is number 5 Dominic Young

Winger for Sharks is number 5 Ronaldo Mulitalo
Five-Eighth for Knights is number 6 Phoenix Crossland

Five-Eighth for Sharks is number 6 Matt Moylan
Halfback for Knights is number 7 Adam Clune

Halfback for Sharks is number 7 Nicholas Hynes

Forwards

Prop for Knights is number 8 David Klemmer

Prop for Sharks is number 8 Braden Hamlin-Uele
Hooker for Knights is number 14 Chris Randall

Hooker for Sharks is number 9 Blayke Brailey
Prop for Knights is number 10 Daniel Saifiti

Prop for Sharks is number 10 Royce Hunt
2nd Row for Knights is number 11 Tyson Frizell

2nd Row for Sharks is number 11 Briton Nikora
2nd Row for Knights is number 12 Brodie Jones

2nd Row for Sharks is number 12 Wade Graham
Lock for Knights is number 13 Mat Croker

Lock for Sharks is number 13 Cameron McInnes

Interchange

Interchange for Knights is number 15 Jacob Saifiti

Interchange for Sharks is number 14 Teig Wilton
Interchange for Knights is number 16 Pasami Saulo

Interchange for Sharks is number 16 Aiden Tolman
Interchange for Knights is number 17 Jack Johns

Interchange for Sharks is number 17 Andrew Fifita
Interchange for Knights is number 18 Simi Sasagi

Interchange for Sharks is number 18 Luke Metcalf

Reserves

Replacement for Knights is number 22 Hymel Hunt
Reserve for Sharks is number 19 Jesse Colquhoun

Match Officials

Referee: Chris Sutton
Touch Judge: Kasey Badger
Touch Judge: Phil Henderson
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Last updated: 9/7/2024 12:26:14 PM

Wests Tigers v Raiders, Sunday at Leichhardt Oval

Wests Tigers: Cheapie Tom Freebairn ($354k) starts in the second row again after hitting 70 points last week. Skipper James Tamou returns from suspension to start in the front row.

Raiders: Nic Cotric is named on the wing after missing last week, which means there is no room for Albert Hopoate at this stage. No other changes for Canberra, with plenty of players doing well in Fantasy right now.

Round 25 - Round 25 - Sunday 4 Sep

Full Time

Wests Tigers

Raiders

Team Lists

Backs

Fullback for Wests Tigers is number 1 Daine Laurie

Fullback for Raiders is number 1 Xavier Savage
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 2 Brent Naden

Winger for Raiders is number 2 Nick Cotric
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 3 Starford To'a

Centre for Raiders is number 3 Matthew Timoko
Centre for Wests Tigers is number 4 Luke Garner

Centre for Raiders is number 4 Sebastian Kris
Winger for Wests Tigers is number 5 Ken Maumalo

Winger for Raiders is number 5 Jordan Rapana
Five-Eighth for Wests Tigers is number 6 Adam Doueihi

Five-Eighth for Raiders is number 20 Matt Frawley
Halfback for Wests Tigers is number 7 Jock Madden

Halfback for Raiders is number 7 Jamal Fogarty

Forwards

Prop for Wests Tigers is number 8 James Tamou

Prop for Raiders is number 8 Josh Papalii
Hooker for Wests Tigers is number 9 Jake Simpkin

Hooker for Raiders is number 9 Zac Woolford
Prop for Wests Tigers is number 10 Joe Ofahengaue

Prop for Raiders is number 10 Joseph Tapine
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 11 Tom Freebairn

2nd Row for Raiders is number 11 Hudson Young
2nd Row for Wests Tigers is number 12 Kelma Tuilagi

2nd Row for Raiders is number 17 Corey Harawira-Naera
Lock for Wests Tigers is number 13 Fa'amanu Brown

Lock for Raiders is number 13 Adam Elliott

Interchange

Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 14 Fonua Pole

Interchange for Raiders is number 14 Tom Starling
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 15 Zane Musgrove

Interchange for Raiders is number 15 Emre Guler
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 16 Tyrone Peachey

Interchange for Raiders is number 16 Corey Horsburgh
Interchange for Wests Tigers is number 17 Austin Dias

Interchange for Raiders is number 18 Albert Hopoate