Part II of II: Bruce is joined by the Egg Chaser lads, JB and Phil, to run the rule over the Aviva Premiership teams for Fantasy Rugby Draft.
They discuss teams Newcastle through Worcester.
They pickup the Fly Half team conversation and discuss a couple more cloudy situations e.g. Sale and Northampton. Also, is Owen Farrell worth the gamble? Do we know his backup?
They also discuss a new player to the Premiership who may challenge Jack Nowell’s position atop the hipster charts.
Lastly the lads give us their #1 overall Draft pick for 2016.
Bruce is joined by the Egg Chaser lads, JB and Phil to run the rule over the Aviva Premiership teams for Fantasy Rugby Draft. This podcast is a must if you are serious about winning your Fantasy Rugby Draft league.
In Part 1 they discuss teams Bath through Leicester.
The lads provide their view on the Bath and Exeter Fly Half situation amongst others.
The lads preview finals Gameweek. There are lots of resting players this Gameweek as well as teams with nothing to play with.
The Lions have decided to bench all our Fantasy Rugby Draft superstars so the lads run through replacement options for Combrinck, Mapoe, Janjties etc etc.
What do they expect the game flow to be like in the New Zealand derbies with so much to play for?
Lastly, good luck to everyone. It's been emotional.
The lads discuss the team news that has come through already.
Also, on Friday at 6:30pm NZ time they’ll find a pub somewhere in Auckland and field your last minute Start Bench questions for those still struggling going into the Semi-final.
Lastly they discuss the “Drafties” and the various awards.
What do Jed Holloway owners do after his injury news? They discuss some replacement options. Taqele Naiyaravoro returns and could make an impact to your playoffs.
There’s an interesting debate on trading Fekitoa for Paul Jordaan.
Elton Jantjies’ injuries has caused a bit of a headache for those striving to make the playoffs. What do the lads make of his replacement?
The “Start all your Brumbies” comment from Mossman sparks a debate.
What do the lads make of Warrwick Gelant and his links to the BlitzBokke team?
It’s Star Wars Comic-con in Melbourne on Sunday when the Rebels play the Force.
Lastly they run through the podcast schedule over the next few weeks.
The lads review Super Rugby Gameweek 13. The Sharks and Lions come up big for Fantasy Rugby Draft managers. The Crusaders and the Chiefs cast aside the weather to put in a great shift. The Blues and the Force do not.
They cross to the Free Agent desk and look forward to the FRD playoffs and put forward a number of players you should be targeting.
Is this the high point for Tusi Pisi and Derek Carpenter? What do you think you can get in a trade?
Lastly, they discuss the Top score for Gameweek 13, the Top 5 Managers and the Top 5 Leagues after 13 Gameweeks.
The lads review Gameweek 12 of Super Rugby for Fantasy Rugby Draft.
Matt Faddes (is he the 2016 Barracuda?) and the Highlanders put in a commanding performance over the Crusaders. What do the lads take away from a FRD perspective?
They discuss another week of Izzy at 13 and the loss of Kurtley Beale for the season and what the Waratahs might do to cover that. The lads discuss replacements for Beale in the Free Agent desk.
The Lions put a beat down on the Blues. There are a few concerns surrounding this performance and what Tana Umaga might do in the next team selection. Who is in the cross hairs?
Lastly the lads talk through the Free Agent desk for Gameweek 13 and who might be available in your league.
POST EDIT NOTE: Bruce assures us he was referencing the first half when he discussed the 3 chances the Highlanders had.
The lads preview Gameweek 12 in Super Rugby for Fantasy Rugby Draft.
Before the preview though, they run through who would be in their “Public Shame XV”.
What do we make of the Crusader Highlanders derby? How will this affect the performances of players like Osborne, Macilai and McNicholl?
How do we feel about the potential fantasy bonanza, Stormers versus Sunwolves? Who to target in this game for FRD?
Mossman has never been crazy about Aso but they also discuss the Hurricanes players breaking curfew and what to make of the players replacing the Saveas.
The Super Rugby Gameweek 11 review is parked for this pod. Bruce is flying solo so it’s a very shortened version today.
He discusses players you may want to target on this weeks Waiver Wire. The Sharks have a dream run in and the Stormers play the Sunwolves coming off their bye.
Finally he announces the Top Manager for Gameweek 11, the Top 5 Leagues after 11 Gameweeks and the Top 5 managers overall.
The lads discuss Super Rugby Gameweek 10 for Fantasy Rugby Draft.
The Hurricanes put on a clinic against the Lions. There was a lot of fantasy goodness in this match including the mighty Reg Goodes barreling over Courtnall Skosan.
Lima Sopoaga put on a goal kicking clinic in the rain in Invercargill.
Sanchez, Senatore and Boffelli explode onto the FRD scene in Gameweek 10. Is this just a by-product of playing the Kings or is this what we have been waiting for with the Jaguares?
Another Gameweek of Israel Folau in the midfield. How did he fear?
Bruce goes into way too much depth on the Zas red card against the Waratahs.
They proffer up players that you should consider for Tuesdays Waiver Wire.
Lastly, they announce the Top Manager for Gameweek 10 as well the Top 5 Managers overall after Gameweek 10 and the Top 5 Leagues.
The lads review Super Rugby Gameweek 9 in Fantasy Rugby Draft.
Beauden Barrett stakes his claim for the All Black Fly Half spot but is the biggest storyline of the Chiefs Hurricanes match the emergence, at a Super Rugby level, of Seta Tamanivalu? Was this the game where he turns the corner.
A lot of the stud midfielders let you down this week: Sefa Naivalu, Damian de Allende and Francois Venter to name a few.
Ruan Combrinck is a stud. Where does he rank against the big names like McKenzie and Folau?
They also offer up some very unqualified dating advice.
Lastly, the Top Manager for this Gameweek is announced as well as the Top 5 Managers overall and finally the Top 5 Leagues after 9 Gameweeks.
NB: “The Hurricanes were Seta Light” as a title was discarded to the cutting room floor…
The lads preview Super Rugby Gameweek 9 and the team news that have been released.
Before that, Game of Thrones is just around the corner so they name their starting GoT XV. They differ on where to play the “The Mountain”.
What is happening with the Hurricanes midfield? How much of an up-tick do we think playing the Sunwolves is this week. How well will Juan Martin Hernandez go as a result?
They also run through a number of Super Rugby teams that have great matchups during the playoffs to try get you over the line and win your league.
The lads review Gameweek 8 of Super Rugby for Fantasy Rugby Draft. Some huge scores have been posted.
Israel Dagg comes back from injury with a bang. Beauden Barrett has a field day in a sand pit in Melbourne. Julian Savea brings his digger and hits pay dirt.
We should really dedicate the whole podcast to Sergeal Petersen’s performance against the Sunwolves. Amazing effort the grab the highest score in FRD history from Barrett who owned the record for 5 hours.
A devastating blow to the Blues and Rene Ranger who is ruled out for the season.
They chat about a few folks to look for on your Waiver Wire.
Finally they announce the Top 5 Managers and Top 5 Leagues for FRD as well as the top score for Gameweek 8. Could it also enter the FRD Hall of Fame?
The lads preview Gameweek 8. There are a number of very upsetting team selections.
On the day Kobe dropped 60 in his last game and the Golden State Warriors break the record, the lads discuss OJ Simpsons glittering career.
Melani Nanai gets rewarded for his outstanding performance by not being named in the Blues match day squad. George Moala is another player under the Umaga spell that the lads dig into and recommend an approach to handling him. Halaholo and Laumape also fall victim to the rotation spell at the Hurricanes.
The lads field a lot of your questions including a discussion on the current Half Back landscape.
Lastly they offer up some players that could potentially be sitting on your bench that may be a consideration to start for you this Gameweek.
The lads review Gameweek 6. Bruce has a rant about Lima Sopoaga and the lack of information around his injury.
Is Aaron Cruden the best Fantasy Rugby Draft Fly Half for the run in or would you still have Beauden Barrett.
The Wart Hog leads the way for the Lions Front Row.
The Mask of Zorro makes an appearance in the Crusaders game.
At 69% the managers have spoken, Waratahs versus Rebels are last on Match of the Day. Inanimate Carbon Rod makes an appearance at 12 for the Tahs.
Some news on the injury to Tom English to go into your Waiver Wire.
The lads also discuss a handful of folks to look at on Tuesdays Waiver Wire.
Lastly they announce the Top 5 Managers as well as well as the Top 5 Leagues and the top scorer for the Gameweek.
The lads review the team news that have been announced. It’s a very difficult Gameweek for Midfielders and Loose Forwards. A number of names are put forward to fill those gaps.
There are a lot of average OB’s competing for that 3rd spot. Rieko Ioane, Robbie Coleman, Jamba Ulengo, Johnny McNichol, Manuel Montero, Luke Morahan and Matt Faddes…
The curious case of Akira Ioane. Tana Umaga is clearly not drinking the Kool-Aid.
They also discuss what to do with non-active FRD managers.
Lastly, they proffer up suggestions for players who may be a good start in Gameweek 6 who could be sitting on your bench.
The lads cover all the Easter rugby. Gameweek 5 is now in the books.
They review each game and discuss who performed well and who tore your weekend apart?
"We need to talk about Ardie Savea".
Chaz Ngatai captures top spot and our hearts with a 4 try performance. Trade value for Chaz is discussed.
Finally, they talk through a number of players who should be available as a Free Agent for this weeks Waiver Wire including dropping a bombshell around a superstar returning from injury.
Once again the lads talk about the Julian Savea show. They discuss trade options with Julian. Can you afford to hold onto Savea if you’re 0-4?
They talk through the team news that has come through in Team Naming Thursday. There are plenty of changes this week to ponder. Holloway, Halaholo, Woodwood, Schoeman and Elliot Dixon to name a few.
There are a couple of Trade Tirades sent in to scoff at.
Finally they look at a few players that could prove valuable that may be sitting on your bench.
The chaps review Gameweek 4. What to make of Jed Holloway. The Hurricanes Front Row finally comes to the party. There’s some concerns over Julian Savea. Bruce has a man crush on one of the Lions. Is the NRL Bunker on loop and we’re all being fooled. Did Joe Pietersen actually miss that kick.
There are some familiar faces discussed at the Free Agent desk to help you decide who to grab on the Waiver Wire.
Lastly they announce the high scorer, the Top 5 FRD managers and the Top 5 FRD leagues.
Gameweek 3 or “ByeHard” is in the books. The lads analyse each game for the star performers and those that let you down. They also discuss a few Kardashian performances.
Is DMak the number 1 player in Fantasy Rugby Draft?
They cross to the Free Agent desk to recommend a couple of players for Tuesdays Waiver Wire.
Lastly they announce the top scorer, the Top 5 FRD managers and the Top 5 Leagues.
The lads discuss the news and notes from the pre-season including body blows to the Bulls and the Sharks. What do the injuries to Pollard and Lambie mean for Fantasy Rugby Draft managers?
They take a look at the top 10 players rising and falling in Average Draft Position (ADP)
The lads continue to analyse the South African Super Rugby Squads with Brenden Nel.
In Part 2 they cover the Sharks, Cheetahs and Kings including how we think Willie le Roux will fare this year, is there anyone on the Kings worth owning and what to expect from the Cheetahs.
Again, a must listen for those serious about winning your league.
Brenden Nel joins the lads to analyse the South African Super Rugby Squads.
In Part 1 they cover the Stormers, Bulls and Lions including who is the Fly Half for the Stormers, where will Jessie Kriel play and a sleeper in the Bulls to take into your draft.
A must listen for those serious about winning your league.
The lads discuss the latest Super Rugby news: the Sunwolves squad naming, Jamie Joseph and how to pronounce Jaguar in Spanish.
They also go into detail about which draft pick would be the best if you had the choice and the various strategies involved at a few positions.
Lastly, they run through how to apply for the Podcast league 2016. There are 6 spots available to podcast listeners who want to show the lads how it's done.
