Backs to Back at the Deadline
For most people, the Trade Deadline is approaching either this Friday or next. Remember if you aren’t certain you can learn how to check when your deadline is here.
The deadline traditionally sees a spike in activity as coaches aim to shore up their rosters in a run to the finals. This week I am going to focus on a few players you may want to chase for a run home to the finals.
Jordan Kahu:
Kahu is the backup kicker for the Broncos, instantly providing some value. His real value however is in two key factors: his triple position versatility and the fact he is playing on the wing for the league-leading broncos. Wingers traditionally outscore centres, so a player who plays on the wing but can be named in your NRLCEO centres holds great value.
Shaun Kenny- Dowall:
SKD meets similar criteria to Kahu in that he is on the end of a high scoring backline but can be named in your NRLCEO centres. Eight tries in his last six matches is also nothing to sneeze at.
Blake Ferguson:
Ferguson looked like he was returning to form last match. Sure he only scored two points but he well and truly passed the eye test. I expect him to improve, but he also could be a worthwhile trade candidate when other coaches might have soured on him a little.
Tuimoala Lolohea:
The Other Lolo is again a winger who can be named to play as a 5/8. He has the benefit of playing down the edge of not only the destructive Konrad Hurrell but Shaun Johnson who has been on a tear of late. He has six tries in his last five games and is the best non-kicking 5/8 behind Blake Austin.
Sam Perrett:
Regular readers of this column (Hi Mum!) know that I am a big fan of Perrett when he is on the wing. With the Morris brothers back, there is no reason for him to play anywhere else. Perrett has five tries in his seven games starting on the wing in 2015 which is a solid return. I have found him relatively easy to trade for in my leagues and he could be worth a sneaky offer in deadline week.
Jorge Taufua:
Manly have remembered how to play football, even being installed as favourites to beat the Cowboys this week. One of the main reasons has been Brett Stewart roaming more in attack down Manly’s left edge, which has left Taufua as the main beneficiary. He may be hard to get after two explosive weeks, but I am trying my best in the league I don’t have him.
Notable Notes:
- Sam Williams is out for six weeks in a bad blow for the Raiders. He has twelve try assists in only ten games this year, but unfortunately coaches have no choice but to drop him. Make sure you remember to do it before it is too late! His replacement looks iffy with Baptiste to get first crack this week.
- Jarrod Croker faces an interesting situation as kicker with the Williams injury. Croker has been the best goalkicker in the league by a wide margin, but do the Raiders go as well with Williams out? I traded Croker for Parker today.
- Kane Elgey should be back in the next week or so for the Titans. He is worth a look as a replacement to Williams if you are shorthanded.
Ryan
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