Newcastle Falcons Fantasy Rugby

NEWCASTLE FALCONS
HEINEKEN CUP WINNERS 2009/10
AVIVA PREMIERSHIP CHAMPIONS 2010/11

Main site: https://www.606v2.com/f41-fantasy-aviva-premiership-season-4


Current Budget: 16m

Head Coach:PoolyPunk
Assistant Coach: John Bentley
Director of rugby: Declan Kidney
Forwards Coach: Fran Cotton
Backs Coach's: Johnathan Edwards
Attacking Coach: Jason Robinson
Kicking Coach: Neil Jenkins
Defense Coach: Mike Ford
Conditioning Coach:Craig White
Newcastle A Coach: Tony Underwood
Retired: Richard Blaze


HK William Servat (France)*
HK Marius Tincu (Romania)
HK Rory Best (Ireland)
HK Tom Lindsay (England)

PR Paul Doran-Jones (TH/LH) (England)
PR Owen Franks (TH/LH) (New Zealand)
PR Craig Mitchell (TH) (Wales)
PR Oliver Tomaszczyk (TH)(England)*

PR Fabien Barcella(LH) (France)
PR Alex Waller (LH) (England)
PR Rodrigo Roncero (LH) (Argentina)
PR Boris Stankovich(LH) (England)
PR Grant Shiells (LH) (England)*

LK Paul O'Connell (Ireland)
LK Ed Slater (England)
LK Brad Thorn (New Zealand)
LK Geoff Parling (England)
LK Juandre Kruger (South Africa)
LK Yoann Maestri (France)

FL Juan Smith (South Africa)
FL Richie McCaw(c) (New Zealand)
FL Heinrich Brussow (South Africa)
FL Chris Robshaw (England)
FL Guy Mercer (England)
FL Kelly Brown (Scotland)

N8 Kieran Read (New Zealand)
N8 Toby Faletau (Wales) (12/11/90)
N8 Chris York (England)
N8 Duane Vermeulen (South Africa)

SH Ben Youngs (England)
SH Sarel Pretorious (South Africa)
SH Jonny Arr (England)

FH Toby Flood (England)
FH Nick Evans (New Zealand)
FH Colin Slade (New Zealand) - on loan at Exeter

CE James O'Connor (Austrailia)
CE Jaque Fourie (South Afica)
CE Frans Steyn (South Africa)
CE Brad Barritt (England)
CE Dan Hipkiss (England)*
CE Jared Payne (New Zealand)
CE Ben Williams (England)

WG Drew Mitchell (Austrailia)
WG Sean Maitland (New Zealand)
WG Miles Benjamin (England)
WG Tommy Bowe (Ireland)

FB Ben Smith (New Zealand)
FB Alex Goode (England)
FB Adam Ashley-Cooper (Austrailia)

Academy: (01/09/90)

HK Nathan Morris (England) (3/3/1993)
PR Luke Cowen-Dickie (England) (20/6/1993)
HK George McGuigan (England) (30/3/1993)
PR Scott Wilson (England)
BR Joe Robinson (England) (6/3/1993)
BR Joel Conlon (England)
BR Euan Dods (England)
FH Joel Hodgson (England) (1/8/1992)
FH Grant Connon (England)
FH Henry Slade (England) (19/3/1993)
CE Andrew Forsyth (England)
CE Chris Harris (England)
CE Sam Jones (England)
WG Zach Kibirige (England)


Injuries:(Available week in brackets)

Dean Schofield - Week 32 - Heineken Cup/Challenge Cup Quarter Finals
Richie McCaw - Week 33 - Aviva Premiership Round 20
Brad Barritt - Week 34 - Aviva Premiership Round 21
Adam Ashley-Cooper - Week 35 - Heineken Cup/Challenge Cup Semi Final
Heinrich Brussow - Week 36 - Aviva Premiership Round 22

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What for Juan Smith?

I am probably the world's worst climber. Whereabouts in Liverpool is it being done?? Are you competing or just spectating?

I am currently using Sheridan to try and get Tonga'uhia. Desperate for a front row of him, Brits and Mujati.

If that fails I will decide whether I actually want to get rid of him. I still love Sheridan but just can't decide whether he is worth it as he is slowing down in the loose and will miss the world cup for me.

I will let you know if I can't get Tonga'uhia and decide to sell him.

I'd take 5 mil for Chris York. I have a few spaces in my squad and he is one whether I'm not sure whether I'll keep him or release him.

Of the list you gave could get Mullan and 36 involved.

Can't sell carter mate.
Him and genia win so many matches.

Interested in juan smith

Wasn't suggesting a straight deal that way for Juan Smith, just that of the list you gave they'd be available

Juan Smith and Topsy Ojo

for Matt Mullan, Billy Twelvetrees and Cory Jane

Do Barcella and Domingo play on the same side?

Fair enough mate, think it must be me as I seem to be way out on what is fair offer with a few people

To be fair I'd be reluctant to sell if I was you as well.

I always like to have a little gamble with a couple of transfers in the off season. Giving you McCaw and Barnes for Pocock and Nonu was a gamble, which if Nonu had continued his 2010 form in 2011 I think would have payed off and I might have done you in the final, but I got killed at 12. Centres have been an issue for me from the start of this game 3 seasons ago.

Got to get lucky with one of them this year! lol

Read was big for. Bowe not been top draw the past couple of months, but has enough reputation now to get by during a small lean spell.

I like the off season, you have to take a bit of a punt on who will come good next season, and the World Cup adds a bit of spice this time round.

Only issue I have with the deal is that I am going to struggle to replace Lualala as my whole game in the backs is built around a powerful 13 and I just know if I play Manu there next season there are about 5 guys on here who will say he will lose his temper in every game and cost me the win...

Would be prepared to lose the others though

WOuld do Kearney and Lualala for Conrad Smith and Kruger?

Cant lose Attwood mate, need that English player.

Might be tempted to include Lualala as per original deal, but need to identify a replacement 13 as well.

How do you think Mason will do in Union? Just signed for Toulon, he's the best league player I have ever seen, but at 31 he's a bit old to make the switch

Twelvetrees + ???

for Robshaw

???

Mate, I got rid of Kitchener and I dont want to get rid of another English player in that area - happy to go with original deal

Robshaw's a good player but not good enough to lose 3 English players who make my matchday 23 on a regular basis for.

Trouble is you get Domingo and I rate him as by far my best front row forward and the best in Europe, he's 24 and is going to be the best in the world.

Lualala is class, that's why I'm not so sure about selling him - and to be honest look at the mess of Pete's centres for the last three years, he doesnt know anything about them lol.

He's the best 13 who will be in the game not at the WC .

With Kearney that would leave you with 4 fb's are there any you would let go in the deal?

What for Sean O'Brian seeing as no one seems to rate him

lol , think he's a class act myself just needs to play a few more international games and he'll be getting the ratings. Makes a lot of mistakes but thats down to inexperience.

Shame you wont include Lualala, would have got that through tonight and I dont do big deals very often! I would probably let Attwood go if I got someone like Robshaw involved

I'll have a think about that one Pooly, I am tempted by it.

I havn't seen it yet , i'v got it Sky+ but still need to see. Surprised Leinster started with Kev at 6 i imagine they expected Northampton to bang it up the middle and kick for the corners. Kev was massive against the tigers at the set piece!

Shane Jennings is an awesome 7 and from what i'v heard changed the game when he came on.

Best way to approach a final in my opinion is to go out there and play as both teams are going to be nervous early doors and not 100% focused.

3 minute rule used to do my nut in, this is much better.

I don't see how any professional rugby player can be picked on for poor hands. If he did have poor hands he wouldn't have been wearing the Leinster 7 jersey in the biggest club arena in world rugby.

Think he'll be Ireland's 7 in the long run with Rhys Ruddock playing at 6 if Ferris doesn't make it back from injury. The Irish back row is so underrated its sick! Heaslip is the best 8 in world rugby for me no one comes close to him! Except maybe me

SOB is not a 7. he is a great ball carrier and will settle at 6 or 8.

Ireland have a problem at 7 as Kidney clearly doesn't fancy Jennings and Wally will go after the world cup. They have no natural 7 coming through who is ready to play international rugby, so SOB may get caps there out of necessity.

I think Read lacks the same presence in the loose as Heaslip , he's never left that great deal of an impression on me when i'v seen him play. He's got a great understanding of whats infront of him and what to do just feels he lacks any real physical presence.

Pete

Sean O'Brian has plenty of the attributes to make him a great link play 7 , he's got a fantastic off load , given time he'll improve his understanding of the game at international level , great acceleration and is pretty good at winning the turnover.

Have Lund down as my 7 for the WC at the minute, so would need someone who is available in that period in return. Barclay would probs need SOB involved

Think i'd rather have Lund - can play all across the back line...

How do you edit your page?. I just want to put the gloucester badge up. cant find an edit article button

Pooly, I am torn on that offer to be honest mate, need to make sure I don't leave myself light on props during the World Cup.

Why is it certain teams have an icon next to their name on the homescreen that is moving. ie when their is a red script for new post on your page i can see the script moving. Any ideas??

Sorry mate Jennings is going no where

Sgt_Pooly wrote:Yea def Blogs

I'm going to pass on gray for now mate.

Pooly, I have lost track, are we talking about Mullan or 36???

I could do something for 36 with Mermoz.

Not sure what I can offer to be honest mate, all I can really think of is Mullan and 36.

Parra not for sale mate, just can't bring myself to sell him.

Not sure what else to offer, thought 2 English players not going to the World Cup might be good for you. How many do you reckon you're going to lose to the World Cup? Is going to make the first couple of months of the new season interesting in this game!

It will be about 7 or 8 games as they push the Heino back so it doesn't start intul November, so about a 3rd of the league season.

Am very keen on Mermoz mate, so I'm sure we can thrash something out. These are the players I'd consider letting go...


HK Matt Cairns (England)
HK Matthew Rees (Wales)
PR (LH) Matt Mullan (England)
PR (LH) Alex Waller (England)
PR (LH) Max Lahiff (England)
PR (TH/LH) Tom Mercey (England)
PR (TH) Phil Swainston (England)
PR (TH) Adam Jones (Wales)
PR (TH) Ruaridh Murphy (Ireland)
LK Lionel Nallet (France)
FL James Scaysbrook (England)
FL Will Fraser (England)
FL Alessandro Zanni (Italy)
FL David Pocock (Australia)
FL Marty Holah (New Zealand)
N8 Rodney So'oialo (New Zealand)
SH Scott Mathie (South Africa)
CE Olly Barkley (England)
CE Ollie Smith (England)
CE Billy Twelvetrees (England)
CE Sireli Naqalevuki (Fiji)
WG Mark Cueto (England)
FB Mike Brown (England)


Let me know if anything takes your fancy.

No worries mate.

Seems like transfers deals are getting harder to get to across the board as people are pretty set on their squads now.

Not after Gray any more mate.

I'm just fickle Pooly. :run2:

Sorry mate, but Kitchener is not for sale, think he could really kick on this season.

He's had injury problems and they are managing his gametime Pooly. Hope he gets on the pitch against the Baa Baas.

You are right there, his loose play is his strong point at the moment, good pace and hands for a big man. If he is serious about being a top class 4 needs to add a bit of dog to his game though, get the impression that although a fair old unit, he is a little bit too nice on the field. Bags of potential though, and I think with an experienced 5 alongside him could do very well in the Premiership next year.

Who would you swap Franks for?
Quite a big fan myself, being able to play both sides is invaluable.

I'd be looking at SOB for Barclay

I'd rather have Franks what with his age and ability to play both sides.

Thompson and David for SOB and Barritt?

Sexton is one of my favourite players and wont be leaving mate unless its a ridiculous offer. i mean truly ridiculous so its not even worth going there