Top 2/5 rucks, 2018 Thread

[SilverLion]

Haha what happened to Goldy being a top ruckman?

2 bad games and you all jump off...

I picked Stef and he has only tonned up 2/4 as well. Not concerned in the slightest.

Think you all are just chasing Grundy's points. Doubt he keeps up a 135 average.

[Gandalf123]

Goldy has a good bye, Grundy doesn't.

Hopefully Goldy doesn't get dropped, because unless he is, there are more pressing issues for my side personally than a Ruckman averaging 90.

They have the same bye?

[ubeaut]

Goldy has a good bye, Grundy doesn't.

Hopefully Goldy doesn't get dropped, because unless he is, there are more pressing issues for my side personally than a Ruckman averaging 90.

There's only 2 ruck spots. It's essential to get 2 of the top 4 ruckmen if possible. Grundy is avg 130 BEFORE this round.
Goldstein won't get dropped after a big win where he and Majak did a decent job working Kreuzer over.
But Kreuz was injury affected, up against fit rucks he is in trouble I reckon.

[Torpedo10]

Goldy has a good bye, Grundy doesn't.

Hopefully Goldy doesn't get dropped, because unless he is, there are more pressing issues for my side personally than a Ruckman averaging 90.

There's only 2 ruck spots. It's essential to get 2 of the top 4 ruckmen if possible. Grundy is avg 130 BEFORE this round.
Goldstein won't get dropped after a big win where he and Majak did a decent job working Kreuzer over.
But Kreuz was injury affected, up against fit rucks he is in trouble I reckon.

Woops, for some reason I thought Grundy was a R14.

Either way, as the season progresses and Cox is there, he will gradually take more of the ruck duties to give Grundy a cut out. Goldy  has historically had his fitness as his strength, so I don't see much changing in terms of load with him, except if Preuss replaces him.

Like has been mentioned, all we need is a big 130+ score from Goldy and all is forgotten.

[igotworms]

Have to say, I expected more from Goldy this week against Kreuzer who doesn't look 100%. Will stick fat with him I think, despite Grundy looking mighty tempting! As mentioned, only needs a big one to get back on track. Up against Big Boy McEvoy next week then a ruckless Port the week after at Etihad!

[RaisyDaisy]

As much as Goldy has been frustrating over the past 2 weeks, I have 10 other players before him who need to go so Goldy survives and all I can do is hope he improves

[igotworms]

As much as Goldy has been frustrating over the past 2 weeks, I have 10 other players before him who need to go so Goldy survives and all I can do is hope he improves

Its been a roller coaster couple of weeks RD! That's no good for your start to the year.  :'( I've been lucky enough to escape the carnage with only M. Crouch being injured. Can afford to luxury trade Goldy, but think I'll hang tight in the hope he comes good! Venables may be another with his ankle, but don't think it is too serious.

[Torpedo10]

As much as Goldy has been frustrating over the past 2 weeks, I have 10 other players before him who need to go so Goldy survives and all I can do is hope he improves

Its been a roller coaster couple of weeks RD! That's no good for your start to the year.  :'( I've been lucky enough to escape the carnage with only M. Crouch being injured. Can afford to luxury trade Goldy, but think I'll hang tight in the hope he comes good! Venables may be another with his ankle, but don't think it is too serious.

Apparently Simpson said he almost came back on (Source: Gigantor) so I'd say he wouldn't be too far off playing next week.

Worst case, he becomes a handy loophole option.

[Nige]

Nank had his worst game so far yesterday and was probably lucky to get 81 in the end. I'm pretty happy with 95, 108, 101 and 81 so far. And that's been against Kreuz, Sauce, Big Boy and Stef so far.

[Torpedo10]

Nank had his worst game so far yesterday and was probably lucky to get 81 in the end. I'm pretty happy with 95, 108, 101 and 81 so far. And that's been against Kreuz, Sauce, Big Boy and Stef so far.

Pretty much Goldy's situation. Hasn't been Grundy/Gawn level superiority, but just bubbling at a decent level.

[ubeaut]

Nank had his worst game so far yesterday and was probably lucky to get 81 in the end. I'm pretty happy with 95, 108, 101 and 81 so far. And that's been against Kreuz, Sauce, Big Boy and Stef so far.

Pretty much Goldy's situation. Hasn't been Grundy/Gawn level superiority, but just bubbling at a decent level.

57 and 72 is not a decent level.
Sorry but Goldy isn't going to cut it as R2 this year.

[Gigantor]

Started Lycett, jury's still out on if it was a good move

Really wished I'd gone Gawn/NN/English

[_wato]

The big SANDIMAN made up for that putrid 43 with his 139 yesterday.

Back up to a respectable 95 average hahaha

[SilverLion]

Atm I see the breakdown of the rucks like this:

Need at least one of:
Gawn
Grundy

Good R2s:
Martin
Nankervis
Naitanui
Witts

Solid R2s:
Sinclair
McEvoy
Jacobs
Goldstein
Sandilands
Kreuzer

English a great R3 for those that have him.

Jury still out on Lycett.

Need a couple of weeks from Ryder when he's back to know where he sits.

[enzedder]

Nank had his worst game so far yesterday and was probably lucky to get 81 in the end. I'm pretty happy with 95, 108, 101 and 81 so far. And that's been against Kreuz, Sauce, Big Boy and Stef so far.

Pretty much Goldy's situation. Hasn't been Grundy/Gawn level superiority, but just bubbling at a decent level.

57 and 72 is not a decent level.
Sorry but Goldy isn't going to cut it as R2 this year.

Have to agree with that.
Neither is 82 and 67 (Jacobs)