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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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