NRLCEO Dream Team Round 26
A few changes to the team going into the final round this week. The Hammer comes into the centres, thanks to a position upgrade, replacing Herbie Farnworth. Rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase leaps over Coates back onto the wing after his 4 try haul against the Storm. DCE comes in at halfback on the back of his 24 point haul against the Dragons. Jacob Preston storms onto the bench after a 22 point haul against the Panthers and Reece Walsh is the form player of NRLCEO right now, earning a bench spot on the back of 49 points in 3 weeks.
FULLBACK – James Tedesco (178)
Teddy continues to defy his critics who suggest that he is past his best. He could easily still be playing fullback for the Blues and is showing no signs of slowing down.
WINGER – Daniel Tupou (133)
Tupou had a slow start this season with only 3 tries in his first 10 matches. Since then he has scored 15 tries in 12 matches, including 4 doubles and a triple. Tupou is a huge weapon for the Roosters being a tall winger who can catch cross kicks.
CENTRE – Hamiso Tabuai Fidow (140)
Herbie was having a career best CEO season before injury ended his season prematurely. He may be back in a few weeks but that will be after the final whistle for CEO. He was well on track to be the highest scoring centre in a single NRLCEO season.
CENTRE – Tolutau Koula (156)
Koula is now the highest scoring centre this season, amazingly he continues to score well despite Manly being awful. CEO’s may look at drafting a quality centre much earlier in drafts than in recent seasons, especially if they are outscoring wingers.
WINGER – Mark Nawaqanitawase (144)**
Marky Mark has been a freak this season, often conjuring some brilliant plays from individual brilliance. He has also now developed into a quality finisher and is currently the league’s leading try scorer with 20 tries.
FIVE EIGHTH – Jaxon Purdue (143)
Purdue takes the 5/8 position but he has scored most of his points playing at centre in the NRL. He may yet make a fist of playing at number six, but for now he is best suited to playing out wide where he doesn’t have to worry about making as many tackles.
HALFBACK – Daly Cherry-Evans (136)**
DCE has scored 35 points in 2 matches as Manly make a late charge for finals. Daly is just ensuring that everyone thinks he can still play going into next season for the Roosters.
FRONT ROW – Terrell May (212)(MVP*)
It is Terrell May’s world and we are just living in it. He will surely make history as the first Front Rower to win the NRLCEO MVP as he continue to smash out 70 minutes a week. He is now 47 points clear of the next best prop, are you drafting him with the first pick next season?
HOOKER – Blayke Brailey (185)
A career best season from Brailey, over taking Harry Grant as the number one hooker in NRLCEO. He should finish runner up for the MVP title if he has a decent game against the Bulldogs.
FRONT ROW – Keaon Koloamatangi (165)
Keaon remains in the team despite being just returning from injury last week. One thing is for sure, middle Keaon is much better than edge Keaon, so lets hope Bennett leaves him in the middle to start next season.
BACK ROW – Hudson Young (172)
Was having an amazing season until he picked up a groin injury in the midst of State of Origin. He has not been the same since his return but he has still managed to score a WH each week and maintain his spot in the team.
BACK ROW – Eliesa Katoa (166)
Katoa was struggling for WH consistency over the first few months but he soon kicked into gear. He is on track to repeat or better his career season from 2024 and has become a real weapon for the Storm in attack.
LOCK – Patrick Carrigan (159)
Carrigan has become one of the most consistent scorers in NRLCEO over the last few seasons. He has already equalled his WH output from last season but he has not scored a try this year and his ME’s are down as well.
BENCH FORWARD – Beau Fermor (159)
Fermor is still under rated in NRLCEO in my opinion, but he has not risen to the same heights as 2022 since missing a season due to a knee injury. He is a chance to eclipse that this season, if he can finish a couple of good scores.
BENCH FORWARD – Jacob Preston (157)**
Prestomania has engulfed the dream team as Preston breaks onto the bench after his 3 try haul against the Panthers Cup team. Preston has developed into one of the games best edge players, both in NRL and CEO. He also missed 4 matches in the middle of the season so he could easily be the leading back rower.
BENCH BACK – Scott Drinkwater (162)
Drinky has been solid again this year but he looks like finishing well short of his 2024 total. The Cowboys are off the pace in the 2nd half of this season and his scoring has no doubt suffered as a result. He has the goal kicking back for the time being but it may be too late.
BENCH BACK – Reece Walsh (141)**
Walsh is on fire for the Broncos, scoring 49 points in his last 3 matches. Moving forward, the Broncos will live or die by Walsh’s performances, until he gets more experience under his belt.
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