Monday, 30 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 14 Review – Playoffs!!

The lads review Gameweek 14 of Super Rugby as your Fantasy Rugby Draft playoffs are decided.

They announce the FRD Podcast league finalists.

Some players are discussed for the upcoming playoffs that may be worth a stash.

Lastly they discuss the top score for this Gameweek and they announce the final Top 10 Leagues for 2016.

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 14 Preview – Hold The Jor…..daan

The lads review Super Rugby Gameweek 14.

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.

Sunday, 22 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 13 – Can you smell the playoffs?

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.

Sunday, 15 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 12 Review: The Faddes Awakens

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.

Thursday, 12 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 12 Preview

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.

Sunday, 8 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 12 Waiver Wire Preview – Shark Week

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.

Thursday, 5 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 11 Preview - How Many Blues Is Too Many?

The lads Preview Super Rugby Gameweek 11 for Fantasy Rugby Draft.

Bye Hard 3 has hit a lot of managers and Marcel Brache and Kyle Godwin have come into the conversation which is a sad state of affairs.

Waisake Naholo makes his return against the Chiefs. Dennis Green makes an appearance and is unhappy with those crowning the Bulls.

The Blues get to play the Kings this week so there are a bunch of questions from listeners around how well they’ll go.

Can the Sunwolves pull off another win at home with a howling crowd? Yamada is back and the Daily Show makes his first appearance on the wing.

Finally the lads offer up a handful of players that could go well this Gameweek that might ordinarily be sitting on your bench.

Monday, 2 May 2016

Super Rugby Gameweek 10 Review – The Hurricanes and Jaguares Dominate

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.