NRL Fantasy Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Love the footy? One of the best ways to get more out of the game is by playing NRL Fantasy. The NRL.com Fantasy podcast will give you all the latest team news, biggest talking points, in depth guides to every position, a weekly market watch and advice on who to trade in and out of your fantasy team.
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.
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.
We've been smashed by injuries and suspensions again but at least Tom Trbojevic might actually play this weekend. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Turbo's chances and answer questions on Josh Curran, Ryan Papenhuyzen, Harry Grant, Connor Watson and final trades.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With (deep breath) Simpkin, Cini, Utoikamanu, Ramien, Munster, Grant, Smith, Momirovski and possibly Papenhuyzen and Fifita out of action this week, what are the most urgent trades to make?
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.
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.
Papenhuyzen, Mitchell and even 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paul Grzadka, Andrew Molinaroli, Luke Scifleet and Brad Preston attack the final round of the NRL Fantasy season with vigour despite the chaotic scenes. They also answer all your questions ahead of NRL Fantasy's biggest week.
Time to discuss your (and our) most disastrous buys of the season as we look ahead to H2H grand final week with a host of big names rested. Plus the best last-round trade options and the top captaincy candidate of round 20.
In a round where some of game's biggest stars are unavailable, the Late Mail Crew talk through your best options to use for cover or trade in. They also answer all your questions ahead of what shapes as a crazy round 19.
With spots in H2H grand finals up for grabs it's a very bad time for Fantasy coaches to lose the likes of Haas, Tedesco, Koroisau, Talau, Mann and Papenhuyzen. Is Haas a trade? Who's the best captaincy candidate? And who's likely to avoid being rested next week?
Paul Grzadka, Andrew Molinaroli, Luke Scifleet and Brad Preston chat all things Round 18 and answer your questions from Facebook and Discord.
Two of the game's best Fantasy fullbacks have been sidelined just at the wrong time for Fantasy coaches low on trades, so should you hold them? Who are the best trade targets? And are Ben Hunt's minutes a worry? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions.
Luke Scifleet, Andrew Molinaroli and Brad Preston do a special live edition of the Late Mail Crew Podcast while Paul Grzadka is unavailable for selection. They answer all of your questions and talk everything Round 17!Big thanks as always to Harvey Norman.
It's H2H finals time in NRL Fantasy and the dreaded centre position is still causing headaches, so Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions on who's the best option plus answers on Isaah Yeo, Jai Field, captains, PODs and more.
Paul Grzadka, Luke Scifleet, Andrew Molinaroli and Brad Preston answer all your questions ahead of what shapes as a tough Round 16. They also give their opinions on the must have players for your final charge to NRL Fantasy glory.
No Taumalolo, Koroisau, Thompson, Haas, Randall - even The Hammer can't save us. It's another brutal batch of team lists and Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock take you through all the key ins and outs and answer your questions on potential Taumalolo trades and more.
Payne Haas may be out but there are still plenty of quality Fantasy buys out there, with Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answering your questions on Cook, Pearce, Grant, keepers under $650k and plenty more.
Paul Grzadka, Andrew Molinaroli, Luke Scifleet and Brad Preston chat Round 14 and answer all your questions.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss David Fifita, Luke Thompson, Kyle Flanagan, Reece Robson, Harry Grant, POD captains, dual-position guns and all the news from this week's team lists.
The Late Mail crew talk all things Round 13 and also discuss how you should be planning for the pointy end of the season.
With the likes of Grant, Twal, Papenhuyzen, Cam Smith, Flanagan, Best, Randall and Matterson all sidelined this week it's a brutal round of NRL Fantasy coming up, and Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock are here to answer your trade questions.
The Late Mail crew are back to chat the key trades you need to be making this week as well as answering all your questions ahead of Round 12 .
Some good news at last on the team list front with two new cheapies and several returning stars back in action. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions on new Knights hooker Chris Randall plus Alex Twal, Jazz Tevaga, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and more.
The Late Mail Crew answer your questions and talk all things Round 11 as things begin to get serious in Harvey Norman NRL Fantasy land.
With the likes of Api Koroisau, Beau Fermor, Jai Field and Tesi Niu out of action this week it's a good time to trade, and there are at least three great buys on offer. Who's the best cheapie of the week, is Isaah Yeo a sell, is Martin Taupau a buy and plenty more questions answered by Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock.
The Harvey Norman Late Mail crew are back answering your questions and talking all things Round 10.
Everyone's looking to jump off board misfiring centres Latrell Mitchell and Bradman Best while there are some value guns on offer with Ben Hunt now an 80-minute hooker and Nathan Brown finding form at the Eels. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions and the big Fantasy news at all 16 teams this week.
he Hammer is back, the Titans' line-up is weird, Jazz Tevaga and Luke Thompson have arrived and Clint Gutherson just outscored Kalyn Ponga by 85. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss a big week in NRL Fantasy team news.
The Late Mail Crew welcome back Andrew Molinaroli as they talk all things Round 8 as well as answer all your questions (which are mostly about Hudson Young).
There is some welcome good news for Fantasy coaches on the trade front as Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Mitch Moses, Nat Butcher, Hudson Young, Kyle Flanagan, Nathan Cleary, Tesi Niu, Tommy Talau and more of this week's best buys. Brought to you by Harvery Norman.
The Late Mail Crew are battling like the rest of the NRL Fantasy world! This week they try to plug the leaks from their sinking ships and just flat out survive.
Tom Trbojevic, Alex Twal and Eliesa Katoa injured, Pat Carrigan suspended, Paix and Clark sidelined and even Bradman Best is out of action – how can Fantasy coaches recover from such a horror toll? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock attempt to find some answers.
The crew talk all things Jason Taumalolo as well as preview Round 6 through the eyes of NRL Fantasy
Who should you sell Kurt Capewell for? Is Latrell worth a gamble? Is it now or never for Tedesco? And is Cowboys rookie Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow the best of the cheapies this week? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock are here to answer those questions and more
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Bradman Best, Matt Burton, which cash cows to sell early and which ones to hold, why DCE could be due a monster game and why you should hold Ryan Papenhuyzen.
The Late Mail Crew are back in business with everything Round 4 and all the changes you need to be making to adapt to the new rules
Which centre is the best buy of the round, how has the new 6-again rule changed Fantasy, why the Knights rookies may not be worth the gamble and which cash cows have you missed the boat on, with Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock.
The footy is back and you've got 4 trades to make, so hear what Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock have to say about David Fifita, Isaah Yeo, Harry Grant, Nathan Cleary and plenty more.
Left out Koroisau? Want to rage trade Aekins?? Just heard Lomax is on the wing??? Never fear, The Late Mail Crew are here to help with all your NRL Fantasy problems heading into Round 2.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss a strange time for the NRL, surprise team changes for round two, which cheapies to give up on now and which bargains are must-haves already.
The Late Mail Crew talk all things Round 1, including the devastating news from Brisbane around Jack Bird's injury and also give their tips for wooden spoon, premiers and runners-up.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss all the team list surprises, identify the Fantasy traps and answer Twitter questions after the round one line-ups dropped on Tuesday.
The Late Mail Crew dive head first into the 2020 edition of their annual listener line-ups in depth podcast.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss who fired and who flopped in the trials, which halves, centres and wingers/fullbacks are the best buys for round one, and answer a few of your Twitter questions.
The Late Mail Crew attack another four teams as part of their 2020 season preview podcasts.
Six members of the NRL Fantasy podcast team do a live draft and begin the fight for draft supremacy in this bonus episode.
The Late Mail Crew continue their team by team previews of every NRL team with the Cowboys, Eels, Panthers and Dragons, as well as provide casualty ward update
Is Jake Friend a buy and is Payne Haas a must-have? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock are back to rate the 10 most popular forwards in each position, and identify a few dark horses and answer your Twitter questions as we count down to round one.
The Late Mail Crew continue their team by team previews of every NRL team with the Titans, Sea Eagles, Knights and Storm, as well as answer your questions
The Late Mail Crew begin their team by team previews of every NRL team with the Broncos, Raiders, Bulldogs and Sharks.
The Late Mail Crew attack the new NRL Fantasy season with venom as they discuss player pricing, which players are early must haves and which positions are tipped to start well.
The Late Mail Crew open the new year with a round of fearless predictions and hot takes ahead of the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership season.
The team break down all the teams gains and losses and answer your Facebook and Twitter questions.
The Fantasy grand finals are here and the top-owned players are dropping like flies. The Late Mail Crew are here with all the answers to your line-up problems with exactly who to trade in and which Bronco is the best captain choice.
As we prepare for a brutal final round with several big names on the sidelines, Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk last-minute buys, captaincy options, horror stories and the worst trades of the season. Plus a Payne Haas mea culpa.
The Late Mail Crew have all the answers to help you win your Head to Head match-up and make it to the big dance.
Is Kalyn Ponga a left-field captaincy option? Should you buy points-per-minute wizard Ryan Papenhuyzen? Is Payne Haas a safer bet than Cameron McInnes? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock tackle these questions and more in the penultimate Tuesday Fantasy podcast of 2019.
The Late Mail Crew delve deep into Round 23’s matches and find some good captain choices plus which PODs are best to play this week.
On a huge NRL news day Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Jason Taumalolo, Andrew Fifita, Jazz Tevaga, point-of-difference half options, when to use that last trade and more.
With injuries hitting Fantasy coaches hard the Late Mail Crew dissect what the best option for your team is as the head-to-head finals begin.
It’s finals time in NRL Fantasy leagues and a massive name has gone down with injury. Do you trade? And who for? Plus all the round 22 team news, which guns you should remain patient with and more.
Hold onto Pearce or let him go? The Late Mail Crew discuss the pros and cons plus talk up captaincy options Payne Haas, Cameron McInnes and Jason Taumalolo.
There are five rounds to go but it seems like everyone’s down to their last couple of trades. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss who’s worth using a trade on now, who’s worth holding and all the round 21 team news.
Which Fantasy guns will be firing as the race for the NRL Finals hots up. The Late Mail Crew share their Ladder Predictor efforts and preview all of Round 20.
Is Mitchell Pearce a sell, is it time to upgrade Alex Twal, and what should you do with that last trade? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer those questions and more and sum up the big team lists news for round 20.
The Late Mail Crew answer all your listener questions including the dilemma to hold or sell Andrew Fifita and which FRF is best to bring in.
Should you trade Andrew Fifita? Who’s the best 18th man to have? What should your bench look like? And which players have just been awarded dual position status? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer those questions and more.
The Late Mail Crew go in-depth on your teams and discuss how many trades you need for the run home.
Superstar No.1s Ponga, Tedesco and Trbojevic are back, Nathan Cleary’s a new POD, Munster is rested, Nathan Brown’s scoring points again and is it too late to hunt new cash cows?
The Late Mail Crew go live prior to kick-off with all the up-to-the-minute information including NRL coaches resting their rep players.
No Kalyn Ponga, no James Tedesco, not even a Jesse Arthars – Fantasy coaches are desperate for WFB replacements and crossing their fingers for an injury-free Origin night. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss the fullback crisis plus Shaun Johnson's chances of turning his form around and answers to listener questions.
The Late Mail Crew are back answering listener questions on the best trade ins for Origin round.Also giving you the latest info on some key injuries and how to deal with the latest Halves crisis.
Most big names are missing but there are a few great pickups available in round 16, and Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Shaun Johnson, David Klemmer, Connor Watson, Anthony Milford, loophole buys and more.
With a lack of options at FRF, the Late Mail Crew give their thoughts on the best trade-ins for this week. Plus we analyse your lineups and answer your Fantasy questions with one eye on the Round 16 Bye round.
With the rep round behind us it's time to talk Dylan Brown, Andrew Fifita, Nathan Cleary, Braidon Burns, Tom Trbojevic and answer your NRL Fantasy questions for round 15.
What is a try assist? We get the official word from NRL stats and show you examples of which is/isn't coded as a try assist for NRL Fantasy.
The Late Mail Crew are back with a host of trade advice that will get your team humming for the second half of the season. Plus we cover all the injuries and explain why Damien Cook is the best Captain choice this round.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk all the big team list news with most teams getting close to full strength and answer your questions on Aiden Tolman, Cade Cust, Tom Dearden, Reed Mahoney, Brian To'o and plenty more.
The Late Mail Crew chat all things Origin and which players will back up after game one and discuss Adam Reynolds' injury and the return of Tommy Turbo and John Bateman.
Which Origin stars are looking risky for round 13? When’s the right time to buy Tom Tbrojevic and RTS? Is Cameron McInnes a buy or a trap? And who’s the best captaincy option this round? Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions.
It’s an Origin extravaganza edition of the Late Mail Crew where we discuss all things related to the Bye round and give our tips for Game 1. Alicia and Physio Pat give us all the injury news while Andrew and Brad give us their strategies to combat the first Bye Round.
Siliva Havili leads the round 12 Fantasy bargains with a ton of star players out of action this week due to State of Origin or injury. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk bye round tactics, this week's must-have players, and the best time to trade in John Bateman and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
The Late Mail Crew read out your Fantasy Horror Stories on a special edition of the show. Plus the latest on the Jai Arrow injury and good news for Hudson Young and Ryan Papenhuyzen owners.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock break down the round 11 teams and trade options for NRL Fantasy with a sudden lack of quality cheapies ahead of the Origin bye period with answers on Jason Taumalolo, Zac Lomax, Dylan Walker, Nick Cotric and more.
The Late Mail Crew go through all the Do’s and Don’ts in navigating the Origin Period. Plus breaking news on Andrew Fifita and Latrell Mitchell and just who are the best cash cows for this week.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock on Andrew Fifita's worrying hamstring, the week's best cash cow option, Damien Cook's irresistible form and which players have joined the Fantasy keepers club.
Magic Round is here and the Late Mail Crew have some wizardly trade advice including which under the radar HOK will top the pops this week.
Also we run the ruler over Hudson Young, Jake Turpin, Kyle Flanagan and a host of other cheapies that have entered the spotlight this round.
Three new cash cow bargains have emerged just as Fantasy coaches scratch their heads about what to do with injured superstar John Bateman and dropped cheapie Chanel Harris-Tavita. With cheapies Tom Dearden, Hudson Young, Jai Field and Jake Turpin all starting in key positions this week there are plenty of value trade options on offer, plus a cut-price Mitchell Pearce now hitting form.
The Late Mail Crew tackle the injury hit halves position, delving deep into rookies Tom Dearden and Kyle Flanagan as well as keeper talent Adam Reynolds, Lachlan Lewis and Nathan Cleary.
Alicia Newton and Pat Lyons give us all the last minute injury news and we answer all your Facebook and Twitter Questions
There are six cheapies on offer this week but a couple are standouts, and Chris Kennedy and Dominic Brock rate their prospects in a big week for Fantasy coaches. Plus which popular players have become sells (we're looking at you, Kurt Capewell) and answers to a lot of listener questions.
The Late Mail Crew discuss which trades are the best for Round 7 and also pick some new players for NRL Fantasy favourite Damien Cook.
Alicia Newton drops a potential bombshell for Bronson Xerri owners and we answer your Facebook and Twitter questions.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock rate the Fantasy prospects of new faces Ofahiki Ogden and Jai Whitbread and debate whether there's still time to snap up Payne Haas, Bronson Xerri and Chanel Harris-Tevita. Plus a Cameron Smith/Jayden Okunbor conspiracy theory, which in-form players are the real deal and which peaked cash cows are ready to be sold.
With Jack Bird and Jacob Host on the outer it is definitely time for the House of Payne. The Late Mail Crew discuss which other trades are best for Round 6
Alicia Newton breaks some late news regarding a Sharks rookie back and we answer your Facebook and Twitter questions including how to cover Andrew Fifita and Addin Fonua-Blake.
Chris Kennedy and Richie Kenzie break down the round six team lists and run the eye over Payne Haas's shift to prop plus Andrew Fifita’s injury cloud.
We dissect the value of Bulldogs boom rookie Jayden Okunbor and Warriors new half Chanel Harris-Tavita versus cut priced keepers in Angus Crichton and Kalyn Ponga.
Plus Alicia Newton and Pat Lyons give us all the injury advice and up to the minute team news including the latest on the Dylan Brown back injury.
Chris Kennedy and Richie Kenzie break down which are the best of the new crop of cheapies with at least three cheap stars grabbing headlines last week.The pair also weigh the pros and cons of several cut-price guns who have recaptured their form and break down the Dragons forward pack conundrum.Listener questions are again answered and the latest wave of injuries navigated among all the key round five ins and outs.
Coaches around the country are feeling the hurt but never fear as the Late Mail Crew are here to guide you to safety.
Milk, fish or Carty Party? We run the ruler over Chanel Harris-Tavita, Jaeman Salmon and Bryce Cartwright and also board the Rein train.
Chris Kennedy and special guest Richie Kenzie analyse an eventful Round 4 Team List Tuesday, with huge early season carnage concerning some popular cash cows off-set by a few new debutants
Alicia Newton has some late breaking news around the Dragons 17, while Pat Lyons discusses the latest injury news and what effect it has on your club.
Brad Preston, Andrew Molinaroli and Paulie G break down the whole of Round 3, the perfect way for you to kickoff the Round before tonight’s bumper clash.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk through some big team changes for round 3 plus answers to a lot of listener questions about in-form centres and stalling cash cows.
Some key injury returns in Round 2 of the NRL Telstra Premiership as Alicia Newton and Paulie G check in with physio Pat Lyons regarding Jordan Rapana, Isaac Luke, Moses Mbye and ask Pat about the fitness of Angus Crichton.
Brad Preston and Andrew Molinaroli give their take on this weekend’s games as the Late Mail Crew Youi Belt is on the line for the second round running.
Plus we answer your Facebook and Twitter questions including the Raider who is a must own, the virtues of two Dragon cheapies and the effectiveness of rage trades.
The Round 2 team lists are in and it's time to talk which flops to sell and who are the must-buys ahead of this week's games. Is it time to lose faith in Victor Radley? Which cheap Dragons forward is the best bet? And is John Bateman the real deal?
Alicia Newton and Pat Lyons give their analysis on the Casualty Ward and which players have been passed fit to play this weekend including Greg Inglis, Blayke Brailey and John Bateman.
Brad Preston and Andrew Molinaroli join Paulie G to give all their tips and top fantasy choices for Round 1 with a few surprise inclusions after Team List Tuesday threw up more than a few curveballs, plus we answer your NRL Fantasy questions including which Bronco flyer to own and just how many HOK’s can you carry on your bench.
The official Round 1 NRL team lists have landed and Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss all the big surprises plus the ramifications for your NRL Fantasy team.
The Late Mail Crew continue to analyse your lineups as we get closer to TLT and the start of the 2019 NRL Telstra Premiership.
Alicia Newton gets some breaking news on a potential early return for Jordan Rapana plus we learn why Vil Kikau is going vegan and which Wests Tigers cub is likely to benefit from the injury to Chris Lawrence. Brad Preston and Andrew Molinaroli judge your NRL Fantasy lineups, giving their expert opinion on the best keepers to own and what tweaks and adjustments you can make one week before kickoff.
It's less than a week before Team List Tuesday and Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock discuss what we learned from the trials and the most popular CTRs and WFBs in Fantasy, plus answers to a lot of fan questions.
In a special pre-season addition Brad Preston and Andrew Molinaroli take a deep dive into your lineups as we edge closer to Team List Tuesday.
Alicia Newton and Paulie G go through the weekend's key injuries and get the expert opinion of Physio Pat Lyons while Alicia has some breaking news around Isaac Luke.
Is Payne Haas worth keeping? Which cash cows are must-haves? And is Bryce Cartwright finally a Fantasy buy again?
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your questions, talk Haas's suspension and injuries to Tom Trbojevic, Tevita Pangai jnr and Viliame Kikau, and rate the 10 most popular second-rowers and halves in Fantasy right now.
The Late Mail Crew also break down the rest of the clubs in Part 2 of their preseason preview with Andrew Fifita and a number of Sea Eagles featuring.
Physio Pat Lyons breaks down some of the key injuries in the Casualty Ward as Alicia Newton gives us the latest information on all the teams.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock are back to rate the top 10 most popular hookers and front-rowers in NRL Fantasy, plus all the key talking points from the weekend's trials, All Stars and World Club Challenge.
Brad Preston, Alicia Newton and Andrew Molinaroli chat about the injury concerns facing each club heading into the first week of NRL Trials and how they could impact your NRL Fantasy squad.
The Late Mail Crew analyse how eight NRL clubs will shape up this year plus which players are 'training the house down' and the Knights utility that may just find a full-time role. Plus answers to your Facebook and Twitter questions.
Paul Grzadka, Andrew Molinaroli and Brad Preston join the NRL Fantasy Podcast team and talk all the key team changes over the off-season and what they mean for Fantasy.
After a wild final round of Fantasy we hear your horror trade stories of the year and talk our own regrets, plus what we learned from the new squad system this year, our take on the loophole, players who could become stars in 2019 and more.
The final week of the Fantasy season has arrived! We run through this week's best captaincy options, the point-of-difference buys who could make the difference and plenty more.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer the big questions on Cameron Smith and Kalyn Ponga plus Nathan Brown replacements, Ryan James, Angus Crichton, Nathan Cleary, Shaun Johnson, Jake Trbojevic, Cameron McInnes and more.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk Taumalolo replacements, the old Cook v Smith captaincy dilemma, and why it could be a good week for Robbie Farah, Nathan Cleary, Latrell Mitchell and Nathan Brown in round 23.
The NRL Fantasy head-to-head finals are here and Fantasy coaches are ditching Moses Mbye, chasing Cameron McInnes and Tyrone Peachey and questioning whether they should keep Damien Cook as captain, for some reason. Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock are here to answer your questions and start the Immortal campaign for Souths star Cook.
Hear what Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock have to say about out-of-form Fantasy star Jai Arrow plus the Damien Cook v Cameron Smith captaincy match-up, whether Lachlan Fitzgibbon is the next Angus Crichton and all the other Fantasy talking points heading into round 21.
Is it worth keeping the faith with Shaun Johnson and an injury-affected Jai Arrow as we close in on the NRL Fantasy head-to-head finals?Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock preview all this weekend's games and answer your Fantasy questions ahead of round 20, with several quality options in the halves now available as well as a couple of cut-price scorers at hooker.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock answer your Fantasy questions and debate whether Jarryd Hayne is a buy again, whether you can afford to not have Robbie Farah in your team, whether Mitchell Pearce is the best half to recruit and all the week's other NRL Fantasy talking points.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock on which State of Origin stars are likely to back up, which ones definitely won't, and the must-have players heading into the run home to the finals.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock talk bye round tactics, trade plans for Tohu Harris, is Andrew Fifita a sell, whether Ryan James is worth his price tag and why you should hold onto Kalyn Ponga.
It's a massive edition of the NRL Fantasy Podcast with a new-look Tigers spine, new cheapies at the Bulldogs and Sea Eagles, good news for several popular cash cows and the return of a one-time Fantasy superstar. Plus your questions answered on Fifita, Farah, James, Tedesco and more.
Is Nathan Brown a must-have? Will Shaun Johnson miss round 16? Is Paul Gallen a Fantasy force again? Was Ryan James's 105 a one-off? And will Rhyse Martin play for the Bulldogs again? Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner try their best to come up with the answers.
Chris Kennedy shakes off a bout of Origin fever to chat with Dom Brock about the wash-up from Origin I, this week's must-buy (hint: he didn't play on Wednesday night) and the three best cheapies to pick up ahead of round 14.
Te Maire Martin or Adam Doeihi? Andrew Fifita or Jason Taumalolo? John Olive or Enari Tuala? Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner search for scorers to get through the bye round.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner discuss all the round 12 Fantasy news in this week's podcast, including why Connor Watson's a trap, why Mahe Fonua could become a handy utility option next week and when's the best time to pick up $930,000 superstar Andrew Fifita.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner wrap all the big NRL Fantasy news ahead of round 11, with popular Fantasy buys Viliame Kikau, Mitch Rein and Cameron Murray among those bumped out of starting sides this week.
Two Fantasy superstars go down injured, Cameron Murray gets benched behind the Burgess brothers, the Bulldogs unearth a new gem of a cash cow and Brock Lamb returns - with a massive discount. Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner wrap all the big NRL Fantasy news for round 10.
Chris Kennedy, Steve Turner and Dom Brock on the centre dilemma in Fantasy in 2018, whether Jack Cogger and Mahe Fonua are worthwhile cheapies, and answers to your questions.
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The podcast is out a couple of days early this week as Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock outline the week's big talking points ahead of Wednesday's Anzac Day double-header, including big injuries, another Sam Burgess suspension and why you should be wary of the latest high-scoring cheapie.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner discuss new potential bargains at the Broncos, Panthers and Sea Eagles, whether Jason Taumalolo is back to his 2017 self and whether Ryan Matterson is the real deal. Also our answers to some of your questions from Twitter.
This week Chris Kennedy, Steve Turner and Dom Brock are answering questions from fellow Fantasy fanatics via Twitters as well as discussing the big team changes of the round.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner consider the impossible - whether it's time to sell Fantasy legend Cameron Smith. Also James Maloney, Moses Mbye, Jai Arrow, Cameron Murray, Johnathan Thurston, Bryce Cartwright and this week's other big talking points.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner discuss the big NRL Fantasy news of the week, from injuries to Nathan Cleary, Jarryd Hayne, Tevita Pangai jnr and more to Moses Mbye's monster 101-point effort against Penrith.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Steve Turner break down the best NRL Fantasy cheapies and trade-in targets heading into round three.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock break down the best NRL Fantasy cheapies and trade-in targets heading into round two.
Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock break down all 16 team lists for the first round of the NRL season to spot the best NRL Fantasy bargains and the players to avoid.
In our final positional analysis ahead of round one, Hayley Byrnes, Chris Kennedy, Steve Turner and Dom Brock discuss the pros and cons of the 10 most popular front-rowers and hookers in NRL Fantasy.
Hayley Byrnes, Chris Kennedy, Steve Turner and Dom Brock discuss the pros and cons of the 10 most popular halves and second-rowers in NRL Fantasy.
Hayley Byrnes, Chris Kennedy, Steve Turner and Dom Brock discuss the pros and cons of the 10 most popular centres and wingers/fullbacks in NRL Fantasy.
NRL.com host Hayley Byrnes is joined by resident Fantasy guru Chris Kennedy and former NSW Origin winger Steve Turner to discuss changes to the game in 2018, including reduced squad sizes, an increased salary cap and the brand new ranked eight-man bench.
The NRL.com team look ahead to Sunday's Premiership decider, and cover off on the State Championship and Holden Cup grand final in a bumper last podcast of 2017.
This week Adrian McMurray, Chris Kennedy and Martin Gabor examine the chances of the Storm and Cowboys and discuss how the Roosters and Broncos fell short of the big dance.
They also discuss grand final entertainment, strategy for the last week of NRL Fantasy for the year and the big chances at the 2017 Dally M awards.
As we countdown to the preliminary finals the NRL.com team are back to preview this weekend's action, plus a look at Fantasy and the Holden Cup.
This week Adrian McMurray, Chris Kennedy and Martin Gabor discuss whether it's the Storm's game to lose, the big changes for the Broncos, the Cowboys' golden run and debate whether fans of other Sydney NRL teams need to get behind the Roosters.
Adrian McMurray, Chris Kennedy and Martin Gabor discuss the likely changes at the Broncos, the Panthers' young guns, some late movements for the Eels and the Cowboys' chances of another upset.
We switch things up with a look at the four big finals clashes in Finals Week 1, with Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Martin Gabor taking a look at the strengths, weaknesses and form guide of all eight teams - plus a look at the best Fantasy buys of the week and the Holden Cup finals match-ups.
Chris Kennedy, Adrian McMurray and Dom Brock discuss the line-ups for the final round of the NRL regular season, but more importantly pick out the best/worst regrets from NRL Fantasy coaches this season.
It's Grand Final week! All the big guns are firing and it's time to make the big decisions on your captain and all important last trades. NRL.com's team of Andrew Bryan, Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock go in depth on every game this weekend to see where you can squeak out every last point.
The finals are heating up and it has never been more important to get your captaincy selection right. The NRL.com team of Andrew Bryan, Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock take you through all the latest team news, answer your fantasy questions and look for fans wearing tin hats.
Cameron Munster and Sam Burgess are the big talking points in NRL Fantasy as the finals ramp up. Trades are at a premium and to get you through all the latest news Dom Brock, Chris Kennedy and Andrew Bryan take you through all the biggest talking points in the NRL.
The NRL Fantasy Finals are here, and there are plenty of important decisions to be made with injuries to key players Andrew McCullough, Cameron Munster, Bodene Thompson and more. We've had plenty of questions and Andrew Bryan, Chris Kennedy and Adrian McMurray take you through all the latest news, with key advice for the finals.
Cam Smith and Sam Burgess are is in doubt, while Matt Moylan, Billy Slater and James Maloney are out. The NRL.com team of Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Andrew Bryan answer your questions and all the key talking points in rugby league and NRL Fantasy.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Adrian McMurray talk replacements for Shaun Johnson and Trent Merrin plus all the team new for Round 20 as Fantasy sides look to finalise their 17s for the run home.
It is getting to the business end of the season, coaches playing for overall are getting nervous, while those playing head-to-head are finalising their best possible 17 players. Andrew Bryan, Dom Brock and Chris Kennedy take you through all the latest news heading into Round 19 of NRL Fantasy.
State of Origin wreaks havoc for the last time with the third major bye round causing massive headaches for NRL Fantasy coaches. There's plenty to get through even though there are only four games and we have all the latest news and answers to your NRL Fantasy questions.
With Paul Vaughan and James Graham sidelined by injuries it's another massive week of decision-making for NRL Fantasy coaches. Chris Kennedy, Adrian McMurray and Dominic Brock wrap all the week's team news and answer your questions on this week's best trade targets.
On this week's show we celebrate Angus Crichton's record-breaking 121 and talk Round 16 teams, the new bye-friendly trade targets and answer your #NRLFantasy questions.
It’s the second major bye round of the season and Chris Kennedy, Dominic Brock and podcast debutant Martin Gabor run through all the best buys for Round 15 and answer your NRL Fantasy questions. Taumalolo or de Belin? Should you sell Sione Mata’utia? And who’s the best fullback to pick up this week? Take a listen for our answers and all the other talking points to come from this week’s NRL line-ups.
A host of big names and Fantasy guns are back in action this week, while there might be some cash cow options if you are willing to take a punt. Andrew Bryan, Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock go through all the big NRL news and team lists stories and answer your NRL Fantasy questions.
There's plenty to talk about with State of Origin potentially having a big impact on NRL Fantasy this week. Plus the Kodi Nikorima and Tui Lolohea debate, cash cow discussion and much more.
The first major bye round is here and causing plenty of headaches for overall NRL Fantasy coaches. With the State of Origin teams officially named, its time to look at the best bye-round buys, the players to avoid and what we expect to happen in Round 12 of the NRL. Andrew Bryan, Dom Brock and Adrian McMurray give you all the latest team news and answer your #NRLFantasy questions.
There's massive injury news with Tom Trbojevic and Corey Norman both out for at least six weeks, while Ben Hunt and Johnathan Thurston could both play this week putting pressure on a favourite cash cow. Cody Walker has reportedly asked to walk out of South Sydney, making him an uncertain trade option. Plus we answer all your NRL Fantasy questions.
An in-depth look at all the latest team news heading into Round 10, including the Ponga dilemma, season-ending injuries to Idris and T-Rex plus much more. Join Andrew Bryan, Dom Brock and Chris Kennedy as they look ahead to the all-important Origin period.
A host of injuries, low scores to NRL Fantasy guns and horror trades headline this week's podcast. Andrew Bryan, Dom Brock and Adrian McMurray look ahead to the all-important Origin bye weeks, answer your questions using #NRLFantasy and look at the special Match Day Fantasy for the Australia v New Zealand Test match.
Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Adrian McMurray discuss the big changes after a bumper Anzac Round of footy and the rise of Angus Crichton, Corey Harawira-Naera and Felise Kaufusi as high-scoring bargain buys. Plus Jarryd Hayne is back, and is it time to reconsider Jaelen Feeney?
Massive scores across the board led to some huge NRL Fantasy numbers, but there is still plenty of value to be had with some genuine guns at rock-bottom prices. Dom Brock and Adrian McMurray join Andrew Bryan in discussing all the latest team news as we get set for a bumper Round 8 in the NRL.
A heap of team changes headline this week's episode - with returning stars putting a few cash cows in the firing line. Andrew Bryan, Chris Kennedy and Dom Brock decipher all the latest news and determine what you should do with your fantasy teams.
Big changes at the Cowboys and Panthers - could that mean big cash for a popular cow? Or is it a trap? Andrew Bryan, Dom Brock and Chris Kennedy are back to talk all things NRL leading into a massive Round 6 and answer all your NRL Fantasy questions.
Some popular players have been benched or dropped, while others are ripe for the picking after losing a heap of cash. Andrew Bryan, Dom Brock and Chris Kennedy also look at a young Panther who looks like a super cash cow option after being a late inclusion last week.
How does the James Segeyaro signing news affect Fantasy? Is Kieran Foran going to help or hinder Shaun Johnson? How much do we love Paul Vaughan – and what to do with the Fantasy flops. Andrew Bryan, Dom Brock and Adrian McMurray discuss all the big NRL news ahead of a bumper round of NRL Fantasy.
What to do with Jarryd Hayne and Jamal Idris? All the latest team news and plenty of cash cow options. Dom Brock, Chris Kennedy and Andrew Bryan give you all the latest news in NRL Fantasy as we get set for Round 3 of the NRL Telstra Premiership.
This week Chris Kennedy, Dom Brock and Adrian McMurray discuss injuries to Jesse Bromwich, Greg Inglis and Dylan Phythian, the must-have cash cows, why Jarrod Wallace could be a great buy and why to keep the faith with a few Round 1 strugglers.
Chris Kennedy, Adrian McMurray and Dominic Brock discuss the shock inclusions (and exclusions) from the Round 1 NRL team lists and the key cut-price Fantasy players to buy and avoid before the start of the season.
All the latest NRL team news from the trials and the World Club Series, plus we breakdown the key positions in NRL Fantasy, giving an in-depth look at the halves, centres and wing/ fullback positions.
All the latest NRL team news from the trials, Auckland Nines and All Stars, plus we breakdown the key positions in NRL Fantasy, giving an in-depth look at the hooker, prop and second row positions.