NRLCEO News Articles
Thursday, 8 September 2011 7:08 PM
Now that the fantasy rugby league season is over we can reflect on our selections made many months ago. We have compiled a list of statistics for you to browse ranging from the best overall NRLCEO point scorers, to the toughest work horse and the blistering try scorers.
For the second year running Robbie Farah has proven to be the best buy of the NRLCEO world. Eight points clear of his next rival, it is his consistency in defence and his ability to be apart of all of the big plays that sets him apart from the rest of the field. Ben Barba was at his attacking best this year. Any concerns of him not staying in first grade due to his defensive lapses have been well and truly squashed with his attacking brilliance. We're pretty sure Barba will remain near the top of the list for years to come. In third place, try scoring ace Nathan Merritt made his mark in the second half of the season. His five tries against the Eels in Round 22 being the highlight of a top year. Benji Marshall and Paul Gallen round out the top five for obvious reasons proving why they are rated the best in the world in their respective positions.
So how many of your own players have made the list? As a coach, who were you happy with? And who is getting the chop for next year?
2011 DREAM TEAM (By Overall Points):
1. Ben Barba - Bulldogs (135)
2. Akuila Uate - Knights (96)
3. Matt Cooper - Dragons (82)
4. Jamie Lyon - Sea Eagles (67)
5. Nathan Merritt - Sea Eagles (123)
6. Benji Marshall - Tigers (114)
7. Johnathan Thurston - Cowboys (94)
8. Luke Bailey - Titans (89)
9. Robbie Farah - Tigers (143)
10. Aiden Tolman - Bulldogs (87)
11. Andrew Ryan - Bulldogs (89)
12. Corey Parker - Broncos (95)
13. Paul Gallen - Sharks (113)
* Not including kicking points - Points baed on: Try= 4, Work Horse= 4, Field Goal= 1, Try Assist= 2, Line Break= 1
TOP 10 OVERALL POINT SCORERS:
1. Robbie Farah - Tigers (144)
2. Ben Barba - Bulldogs (135)
3. Nathan Merritt - Rabbitohs (123)
4. Benji Marshall - Tigers (114)
5. Paul Gallen - Sharks (113)
6. Cam Smith - Storm (111)
7. Andrew Ryan - Bulldogs (99)
8. Jake Friend - Roosters (99)
9. Akuila Uate - Knights (96)
10. Corey Parker - Broncos (95)
* Not including kicking points - Points baed on: Try= 4, Work Horse= 4, Field Goal= 1, Try Assist= 2, Line Break= 1
TOP 10 TRY SCORERS:
1. Ben Barba - Bulldogs (23)
2. Nathan Merritt - Rabbitohs (23)
3. Akuila Uate - Knights (19)
4. David Mead - Titans (16)
5. Matt Cooper - Dragons (14)
6. Benji Marshall - Tigers (13)
7. Blake Ferguson - Raiders (13)
8. Jharal Yow Yeh - Broncos (13)
9. Billy Slater - Storm (12)
10. Cooper Cronk - Storm (12)
TOP 10 WORKHORSE:
1. Nathan Hindmarsh - Eels (23)
2. Dallas Johnson - Cowboys (21)
3. Corey Parker - Broncos (21)
4. Andrew McCullough - Broncos (21)
5. Andrew Ryan - Bulldogs (21)
6. Aiden Tolman - Bulldogs (20)
7. Cam Smith - Storm (20)
8. Luke Bailey - Titans (20)
9. Robbie Farah - Tigers (19)
10. Anthony Watmough - Sea Eagles (19)
TOP 10 GOAL KICKERS:
1. Chris Sandow - Rabbitohs (82)
2. James Maloney - Warriors (73)
3. Cam Smith - Storm (73)
4. Benji Marshall - Tigers (70)
5. Corey Parker - Broncos (65)
6. Jamie Soward - Dragons (64)
7. Luke Burt - Eels (63)
8. Johnathan Thurston - Cowboys (59)
9. Jarrod Croker - Raiders (59)
10. Kurt Gidley - Knights (55)
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Monday, 5 September 2011 4:06 PM
Legends of League - Grand Final review
What a cracking final week of NRLCEO! There were some brilliant individual performances throughout the weekend and those coaches that selected Robbie Farah, Akuila Uate or Ben Barba certainly got their double points worth!
The Gurus showed that they were aptly named, winning 7 titles all up - an impressive effort! Those 7 gurus and the other 5 winners will now be invited to enter the 2012 Champions League with the winner to be crowned the Inaugural NRLCEO Champion Coach. Congratulations must go to all the winners who have survived the challenges set by some very competitive rival coaches throughout the season.
There were some close grand final results and some blow outs but special mention must go to the Dribblers who chalked up a whopping 107 points to dispose of their opposition.
With the NRLCEO season now over, attention now turns to season 2012 where we will be back bigger and better than ever. The Legends of League Competitions will continue to run next year where obviously a place in the 2013 Champion's League will be on offer. Of course, the 2012 NRLCEO Champion Coach will gain automatic entry into 2013's tournament!
Overall, it has been a successful year and hasn't it gone quickly! In 2011, we have seen Queensland take yet another origin series, the Storm power their way to the minor premiership and 144 teams take part in the Legends of League Competitions. Also on NRLCEO, we have seen the introduction of the sledge page; the new quick draw recruitment method as well as over 10000 teams take part in NRLCEO private and public competitions.
We hope that you have enjoyed your respective competitions and hope to see you all again in February 2012!
2011 LEGENDS OF LEAGUE HONOUR BOARD
Wally Lewis Champion.............................You Know It (Guru)
Allan Langer Champion............................Injury Brigade
Ruben Wiki Champion.............................The Dribblers (Guru)
Johnny Raper Champion.........................Square Bears
Reg Gasnier Champion............................Diddy Kong Racers
Bob Fulton Champion..............................Bucca Bulldogs
Graeme Langlands Champion....................Bookies Bandits (Guru)
Arthur Beetson Champion........................The Last Dregs (Guru)
Mal Meninga Champion............................Dominant Tackle (Guru)
Andrew Johns Champion..........................Forestville Ferrets (Guru)
Clive Churchill Champion..........................Smash Em
Peter Sterling Champion..........................Team Enormous (Guru)
Wally Lewis Competition
Grand Final: You Know it Gurus 85 defeated Macgyvers 53
The 'Emperor of Lank Park' Says:
My prediction was correct! The Gurus took their game to a new level and will go into next year's Champion of Champions as the people's favourite! Well done gurus - you deserved the Wally Lewis Title and my wining margin prediction of 24 was close!
Allan Langer Competition
Grand Final: Wallalong EMUS 71 lost to Injury Brigade 73
Alfie Says:
This was easily the best grand final of the tournament with the final result going right down to the wire. The EMUS looked the goods all weekend but the Injury Brigade pulled one out of the top drawer late to claim the title. Both teams deserve to be in the Champion's League but unfortunately there is only one spot. Injury Brigade will no doubt represent this competition with honour but the talking point of the Allan Langer Comp will always revolve around what happened to the Dentites...
Ruben Wiki Competition
Grand Final: Dribblers 107 defeated Pyrmont Pirates 26
Rubes Says:
WOW bro! Nothing could have stopped the Dribbers this weekend bro and what a score to finish the season on! 107 points is a massive score bro and without a kicker the Pirates were never a chance. Well done guru Dribbler coach bro and good luck in the 2012 Champion of Champions bro!
Johnny Raper Competition
Grand Final: Old Bar Maggots 41 lost to Square Bears 75
Johnny 'Chook' Raper Says:
My prediction was right and the Square Bears have taken the Raper title and earned their spot in the 2012 Champion of Champions. Well done to the Square Bears coach and commiserations to the Old Bar Maggots - you had a good season and hopefully we'll see you again next year.
Reg Gasnier Competition
Grand Final: Diddy Kong Racers 75 defeated Hikurangi Rugby 67
Puff the Magic Dragon Says:
A high scoring grand final and it lived up to my expectations! My prediction was correct and the Racers only just got over the line from a fast finishing Hikurangi Rugby outfit. Good luck to the Racers coach who will meet much stiffer competition in the Champion's League next year..
Bob Fulton Competition
Grand Final: Jehovah's 60 lost to Bucca Bulldogs 67
Robby Says:
What a great prediction! The Bulldogs have knocked over the gurus by a close margin. My prediction of Bulldogs by 4 was very close and well done to the Fulton Competition Champions - the Bucca Bulldogs - you have earned your spot in next year's Champion of Champions and I hope you will do us proud!! Sorry Jehovahs - it just wasn't your day...
Graeme Langlands Competition
Grand Final: Bookies Bandits 59 defeated Funk Soul Rookies 50
Changa Says:
And yet another prediction that is correct! Guru team the Bandits have secured the Langlands Title in a solid grand final display. They will represent us in the Champion's League where the opposition will be even tougher! Bad luck to the Funk Soul Rookies - you played a good season but fell short in the big dance!
Arthur Beetson Competition
Grand Final: The Last Dregs 50 defeated the Dullbogs 26
Big Artie Says:
My prediction of a Dregs win has eventuated and that makes yet another guru team into the Champion of Champions Tournament next year. The Dullbogs were always up against it but when Barba started firing, the game was well and truly over! Well done Dregs Coach Liberace!
Mal Meninga Competition
Grand Final: Dominant Tackle 76 defeated NQ Raiders 34
Big Mal Says:
Like I suggested, Dominant Tackle were the team to beat and they didn't disappoint! The NQ Raiders were always up against it and met the full force of a guru team on their game! Better luck next year Raiders and good luck in the Champion's League Dominant Tackle - make us proud! Queenslander!!!!!
Andrew Johns Competition
Grand Final: Dazraider Dingoes 0 lost to the Forestville Ferrets 61
Joey Says:
Well what a shock! The Dingoes decided not to show up to the grand final (just like me in the first half of the 2001 GF) and handed the Ferrets a walkover! This was a poor effort from the Dingo coach and if he would have named his strongest possible squad, his troops would have taken the title by two points. Nevertheless, the Champion's League wants only the most committed of coaches and the Ferrets will not take their place with the big boys for granted. Another guru takes the title!!!
Clive Churchill Competition
Grand Final: Smash Em 59 defeated Broncos 2011/2 53
Clive 'The Little Master' Churchill Says:
Another tight tussle and another correct prediction! Smash Em claimed the MP and now they have backed it up with a deserving title! Well done Smash Em and may you man up to face the other champions next year!
PETER STERLING COMPETITION
Grand Final: Team Enormous 85 defeated Macgyvers 72
Snorky Sterlo Says:
Another prediction proves accurate in a very high scoring grand final and another guru winning the title. The Macgyvers made it a double of grand final losses and really, no one is crying for them! Team Enormous deserve their title and will take their place in the Champion's League with pride! Hopefully the Macgyver coach comes back in 2012 and contributes to the sledge page a little more..
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Monday, 5 September 2011 5:24 AM
The Best 13 from Round 26 of the Competition
1. Ben Barba - Bulldogs (6)
2. Akuila Uate - Knights (6)
3. Joseph Leilua - Roosters (1)
4. Josh Morris - Bulldogs (1)
5. Brett Morris - Dragons (4)
6. Josh McCrone - Raiders (3)
7. Mitchell Pearce - Roosters (1)
8. Luke Bailey - Titans (3)
9. Robbie Farah - Tigers (3)
10. Dan Hunt - Dragons (1)
11. Andrew Ryan - Bulldogs (3)
12. Chris Houston - Knights (3)
13. Jeremy Smith - Sharks (2)
* Brackets represent how many times each player has made the NRLCEO Dream Team
Dream Team Representatives for 2011
Sea Eagles (30)
Cowboys (27)
Storm (26)
Tigers (26)
Broncos (24)
Bulldogs (24)
Dragons (23)
Panthers (23)
Sharks (21)
Rabbitohs (20)
Warriors (20)
Knights (17)
Raiders (17)
Roosters (15)
Titans (15)
Eels (9)
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Monday, 5 September 2011 4:13 AM
Well that concludes the NRLCEO 2011 Season. Firstly, we would like to thank you all for playing this year and hope that our website helped you to enjoy your rugby league even more (if that is even possible for most of us..). What a season of rugby league we have enjoyed! The Storm have
This seasons three top try scorers showed this weekend exactly why they are there with Nathan Merritt (23 tries), Ben Barba (23) and Akuila Uate (19) scored 10 tries between them this weekend and no doubt won many teams a Grand Final! Robbie Farah showed us exactly why he has been the greatest NRLCEO player of the past few seasons as he scored a hat trick for himself all while achieving his consistent work horse.
So how did your team fare this season? What did you think of NRLCEO for 2011?
Thanks for playing.
KNIGHTS: 40
Tries: A. Uate 4, I. De Gois, A. Kaufusi, C. Houston
Goals: K. Gidley (5/6), A. MacDougall (1/1)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: C. Houston
Try Assists: J. Mullen 2, A. MacDougall
Line Breaks: A. Uate 3, I. De Gois 2, A. Kaufusi, K. Gidley, J. Mullen, S. Likiliki, M. Taufua, J. Edwards
RABBITOHS: 24
Tries: N. Merritt 2, S. Corrigan, C. McQueen
Goals: C. Sandow (4/4)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: Nil
Try Assists: C. Sandow 2, D. Tyrell, M. Crocker
Line Breaks: N. Merritt, S. Corrigan, C. McQueen, D. Tyrell, C. Sandow, I. Luke
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DRAGONS: 32
Tries: B. Morris 2, J. Soward, J. Nightingale, M. Cooper, M. Rein
Goals: J. Soward (4/6)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: B. Scott, D. Hunt
Try Assists: J. Soward 2, D. Boyd 2, M. Cooper, B. Scott
Line Breaks: B. Morris 4, J. Nightingale 2, J. Soward, M. Cooper, D. Hunt
PANTHERS: 12
Tries: B. Austin, L. Coote
Goals: L. Walsh (2/2)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: Nil
Try Assists: B. Austin, L. Coote
Line Breaks: L. Coote, T. Vai Vai, B. Tighe
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WARRIORS: 18
Tries: K. Inu 2, L. Hohaia
Goals: J. Maloney (3/3)
Field Goals: J. Maloney (0/1)
Work Horse: S. Mannering, M. Luck, R. Packer
Try Assists: S. Johnson 2, J. Maloney, S. Mannering
Line Breaks: K. Inu, L. Hohaia, J. Maloney
COWBOYS: 6
Tries: K. Faifai-Loa
Goals: J. Thurston (1/1)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: G. Cooper, J. Tamou, A. Payne, M. Scott, A. Sims, S. Bolton
Try Assists: M. Bowen
Line Breaks: K. Faifai-Loa, A. Graham
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SHARKS: 22
Tries: J. Williams 2, S. Mills, J. Smith
Goals: J. Williams (3/4)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: L. Douglas, P. Gallen, K. Snowden, A. Tupou
Try Assists: J. Smith, P. Gallen, C. Best, N. Stapleton
Line Breaks: J. Williams 2, J. Smith 2, W. Graham, D. Collis
TIGERS: 30
Tries: R. Farah 3, M. Brown, T. Moltzen, L. Tuqiri
Goals: B. Marshall (3/6)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: L. Fulton, G. Ellis, R. Farah, C. Heighington
Try Assists: B. Marshall, T. Moltzen, G. Ellis, B. Ayshford
Line Breaks: R. Farah 3, T. Moltzen, L. Tuqiri, B. Ayshford
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TITANS: 12
Tries: L. O'Dwyer, D. Mead
Goals: P. Campbell (1/1), A. Laffranchi (1/1)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: A. Laffranchi, G. Bird, M. Srama, L. Bailey, W. Matthews, M. Minichiello
Try Assists: L. Bailey, B. Ridge
Line Breaks: M. Srama, B. Ridge
EELS: 32
Tries: R. Morgan 2, B. Smith 2, K. Sio, J. Hayne
Goals: L. Burt (4/6)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: M. Keating, N. Hindmarsh
Try Assists: J. Hayne 5
Line Breaks: R. Morgan, K. Sio, L. Burt, J. Hayne
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BULLDOGS: 36
Tries: B. Barba 4, J. Morris 2, A. Ryan
Goals: S. Turner (3/5), A. Ryan (1/2)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: A. Ryan, D. Stagg
Try Assists: F. Pritchard 2, K. Keating, J. Idris, J. Morris
Line Breaks: J. Morris 2, B. Barba, J. Idris, F. Pritchard
RAIDERS: 22
Tries: J. McCrone 2, J. Croker, R. Robinson
Goals: J. Croker (3/4)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: B. Harrison
Try Assists: S. Williams 2, J. Croker, B. Ferguson
Line Breaks: J. McCrone, J. Dugan, J. Croker, R. Robinson
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BRONCOS: 18
Tries: A. McCullough, J. Yow Yeh, M. Gillett, G. Beale
Goals: C. Parker (1/4)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: C. Parker, J. McGuire, A. McCullough, B. Hannant, S. Thaiday, A. Glenn
Try Assists: P. Wallace 3
Line Breaks: G. Beale 2, A. McCullough, J. Yow Yeh
SEA EAGLES: 10
Tries: T. Williams, D. Cherry-Evans
Goals: J. Lyon (1/2)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: A. Watmough, S. Rodney, V. Mauro, M. Ballin
Try Assists: M. Ballin, M. Oldfield
Line Breaks: T. Williams, D. Cherry-Evans, M. Oldfield
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ROOSTERS: 40
Tries: J. Leilua 3, A. Minichiello, A. Guerra, J. Carney, M. Pearce
Goals: B. Anasta (6/7)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: J. Friend, J. Waerea-Hargreaves
Try Assists: B. Anasta 2, A. Minichiello 2, P. Graham, J. Friend, M. Pearce, T. Arona
Line Breaks: J. Leilua 2, A. Minichiello, A. Guerra, J. Friend, T. Arona
STORM: 8
Tries: M. Duffie, B. Champion
Goals: G. Widdop (0/1), C. Cronk (0/1)
Field Goals: Nil
Work Horse: T. Lowrie, T. Thompson, R. Kostjasyn
Try Assists: C. Cronk
Line Breaks: Nil
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