NRL Fantasy Amateurs

Austin and Mark dissect the balance of Round 1, the good, bad and downright ugly, and look at some options for round 2 for fantasy coaches looking to move on from failed mid rangers.   If you like the show, don’t forget to check out our new ”Good Friends of the Show” exclusive member package, featuring members only discord channel, individual player analysis, tactical game theory content, and pers...

Team list Tuesday proper is finally upon us for round 1, and we embrace the oncoming destruction and discuss the buys and avoids leading into round 1, including a number of POD options you might be considering for your squad.   If you like the show, don’t forget to check out our new ”Good Friends of the Show” exclusive member package, featuring members only discord channel, individual player analy...

We review the Vegas games, and try to separate the buys and sells from the holds, and either dial up or turn down the panic-o-meter on some players you might be regretting buying like Luke Metcalf, or have FOMO on like Zac Hosking.    If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the Show" exclusive member package, featuring members only discord channel, individual playe...

The day has finally come - after months of waiting, we have 4 of the 16 team lists for round 1, with some questions answered and others raised as coaches are finally forced to play some of their cards, with one in particular keeping his closer to his chest than the others. Check out our thoughts on the key issues, and which players are locks for your side in 2025.   If you like the show, don't for...

Well we have team lists for the final dress rehearsal, with coaches looking to make final decisions on their squads heading into round 1. With so many cheapies potentially available, their performance this weekend is going to be critical to their round 1 hopes. Tune in with us as we look at their chances, along with many other fantasy relevant options.   If you like the show, don't forget to check...

With less than two weeks until kick off in Vegas, the Amateurs run a fine tooth comb over the top 52 highest owned players (everyone over 8% ownership) to sort the STUDS from the DUDS in our biggest episode of every year. We identify 18 studs, 20 duds, 5 guys we need to wait until TLT for, and 7 guns you shouldn't be buying until later. With 8 duds over 15% ownership, this is a must listen episode...

The first proper team lists are in, with some coaches playing cat and mouse and others showing us their wares for round one. Positional battles are still happening, and fantasy options can come and go like the wind at this time of year. Join us as we explore the names who are playing (and not playing) in our quest for round 1 clarity.   If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good...

It is finally time for (unofficial) kickoff, as the Sharks, Raiders, Warriors, Panthers and Broncos blow out the cobwebs in their first trial match of the year, with the Warriors naming a near full strength side, the Sharks and Panthers with a few round 1 locks scattered throughout and some jerseys on the line, while the Raiders and Broncos give us hints about who is NOT there in their B sides.  ...

Yesterday we dropped our first "private members podcast", where we did a full round by round breakdown of the 2024 NRL fantasy season to learn real lessons you can apply straight away to improve your performance in 2025 NRL fantasy 2025. For a sample of what type of analysis you can expect, we provide for all our followers an introduction to Game Theory, with some handy tips and tricks for players...

The Tigers are alarmingly relevant for Fantasy in 2025, a foreboding sign for the year for coaches. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the Show" e...

Super Coach Wayne Bennett departs, and the Dolphins forge their identity moving forward with new coach Woolf and welcome back their spiritual leader Tom Gilbert. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show,...

With ACL injuries or departures to a number of key members of their 2024, the Roosters look quite different in 2025, which is usually great news for Fantasy coaches. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the sh...

The Dragons welcome a host of experienced players and a new halfback as they look to try to prove the doubters wrong this season. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our ne...

Several Rabbitohs are racing the clock to be fit for the season, and there are a few young forwards who stand to benefit. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good...

The decimated Panthers come on the radar next, as they seek a title having lost three key players. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the Show" ex...

The Eels are the 11th team on the list as we slug it up and look at a potential cheapie at fullback. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the Show"...

The Cowboys come into the line of fire as the run of fantasy relevant teams begin, with a few WFB options on the table and an old hat edge up for discussion. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don'...

The Warriors are up next, with the backline or halves up for discussion and an attitude adjustment at prop. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the...

The Newcastle Knights are next under the microscope, with Ponga's men hoping to continue their run of unlikely finals appearances. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our n...

The Melbourne Storm are up next, with a few potential cut price keepers on the books. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the Show" exclusive membe...

The Manly Sea Eagles come into focus next, welcoming even more old guys to their forward pack. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the Show" exclus...

The Gold Coast Titans are next up, with Tino returning from ACL and under the microscope along with his teammates. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends...

The Cronulla Sharks are our latest team to discuss, with our crew wading through an unappetising buffet looking for options. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Go...

The Canberra Raiders are up third, with the Amateurs trying and failing to get inside the mind of coach Ricky Stuart. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Frie...

We have the Bulldogs under the microscope next as the boys preview the NRL 2025 season. We look for the best buy, best cash cow, biggest trap, risky play and the one to watch in every team, and discuss our thoughts on what the 2025 season looks like for that team and the impact on Fantasy Performance.  If you like the show, don't forget to check out our new "Good Friends of the Show" exclusive mem...