The Littlest Masters | NRLCEO Pod

After their own Tantasy prize giving, the Tantasy boys are back to announce the 2016 NRLCEO Awards - affectionately known at the Dally N's. 

Awards include: 

  • Rookie of the Year
  • Captain of the Year
  • Biggest surprise packet
  • Most frustrating NRLCEO player
  • First draft pick in 2017

Then the boys also announce the most popular predictions for each position in the NRLCEO Dream Team in 2017. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Season_Finale_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:17pm AEST

It's Grand Final week for the majority of NRLCEO competitions - including the Tantasy Competition featuring your hosts.

So who made the Grand Final? One of the hosts did and the other choked. They are joined this week by the other Grand Finalist in their competition as they preview Grand Final week.

It's a bumper edition as well as the guys preview the NRLCEO fantasy awards which will be sent out this week. They select their rookie of the year, captain of the year, their first round draft pick for next year and predict the Dream Team for 2017.

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_2016_Week_26.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:18pm AEST

Mark and Mikey have played their first week of NRLCEO finals and give you the run down on their progress. Quick hint? Tanties are thrown! 

The boys preview Round 24 of NRLCEO - the third last week for most competitions. It's almost all gone! With Mikey having Johnathan Thurston as his NRLCEO kicker in finals playing against his beloved Warriors, find out who he's cheering for this weekend. 

Of course the discuss the speculation about Kieran Foran signing for the Warriors too.

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_24_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:59pm AEST

A very special episode this week as Moneyball host Ted chats to a real NRL CEO - the Panthers own Corey Payne.

All of us who play the game dream about it and pretend our rosters are important, but none of us could comprehend the stress of being in the top job for real. 

In the chat Corey discusses how he got involved in club administration, how to balance a roster and Ted puts him on the spot and asks who he would draft first if every player in the NRL was available, which is a situation we as NRLCEOs face each year. Suprisingly, it's not a Panther! 

As well as the interview, Ted is also joined by Jacko and Marcho to finish off the debate about the best NRLCEO players in each position. This week they discuss the props, hookers and back rowers. As always, each position is hotly debated. 

Direct download: Moneyball_Corey_Payne_chat_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 2:32pm AEST

As we approach the NRLCEO finals for most competitions Mark and Mikey preview their massive match up in their own competition as well all the action for Round 22 of the NRL.

The boys also discuss the Wade Graham coin saga, the merits of golden point and the refereeing touching saga. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_22_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:11pm AEST

At this time of the year it's time to start reviewing 2016.

Ted chats to Jacko and Marcho about the best backs of 2016 on NRLCEO. There are some big surprises, but that's the beauty of the game!

Next fortnight the guys will review the forwards. 

Direct download: Moneyball_Round_20_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 8:56am AEST

Welcome to another week with the Tantasy Podcast boys. Mark and Mikey are joined by two special guests this week as they decipher one of the few remaining rounds of NRLCEO before finals kick off.

Mark chats to Gold Coast Titans barnstorming backrower Zeb Taia about how he rates his own performances from a stats basis, his fascination with the NBA draft, his thoughts on whether the NRL should have a draft too.

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_ZebTaia_Wk_19_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:48pm AEST

With State of Origin 3 just around the corner, Ted and Marcho chat about the emerging State of Origin players and the stats they're tied to, the effect Corey Parker's retirement will have on the Broncos and Ted has a fascinating interview with a former NRL superstar and his hero, Craig Wing. 

Ted chats to Craig about his recent retirement, playing playing rugby union in Japan and being a part of one of the greatest NRL squads of all time. He gives a great insight into his controversial move to the Rabbitohs, his Origin experiences and how he thinks NSW can get back to Origin dominance. 

Direct download: Moneyball_Round_18_2016_with_Craig_Wing_v3.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 2:07pm AEST

It's been a few weeks, but the Moneyball boys are back!

Ted and Jacko talk about former NRLCEO guns who are now misfiring, whether James Tedesco will play Origin 3 and what that means for your team, the biggest let downs of the season and the biggest surprises. 

Direct download: Moneyball_Podcast_Week_17_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 12:06pm AEST

Another massive Tantasy Podcast this week as the boys go past the one hour mark. They preview all the action for Round 17 of NRLCEO and answer your questions. 

Mark has a chat with Tigers and NRLCEO superstar Kevin Naiqama. They chat about the best centres in the game, the inspiration for Kevin's high top and some of the fantastic community work that he does in his spare time.

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week17_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:58pm AEST

The Kiwi boys chat about the difficulties of naming an NRLCEO side during these short bye rounds, how many players you need to win this round and 

On the NRL front the guys also suggest a replacement club for Newcastle. Are you listening Todd Greenberg? 

There is a big judicial matter to be decided for the guys own league. You may have come across this issue in your own league - so you be the judge!

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_15_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:55pm AEST

A special podcast this week as the Tantasy boys wrap up State of Origin and have a chat with Raiders up and coming superstar lock Luke Bateman.

They talk to Luke about what he thinks an NRLCEO workhorse should be worth, whether he plays NRL on X-Box, his junior club and how he spends his Origin nights. 

If you enjoy the boys having a tanty (after all that's what this show is all about!) then you'll love this episode. Mikey is an unhappy NSW supporter and his hooker crisis continues. First Nathan Peats and now James Segeyaro. And that's not the only player in his side to be out. Listen in for the famous ripped nightie. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_13_2016_with_Luke_Bateman.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 12:07am AEST

The Moneyball boys have a new crew! Ted is back in the hosts seat and is joined by Jacko, Marcho and Dylan makes his debut. 

This week, the boys talk about how teams will be affected throughout the Origin period and how that will affect their NRLCEO teams.

It will help you prepare for the next eight week period as byes and rep duties play havoc with your season!

Direct download: Moneyball_Origin_Talk.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 8:35pm AEST

The Tantasy boys preview Round 11 of NRLCEO including the spine dilemma at Souths, emotion in rugby league and why Mikey has cursed Segeyaro.

If you are enjoying the show, please leave a review on iTunes. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_2016_Week_11.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:08am AEST

It's a long one, but it's a good one. Co-host Phil passes on the torch to up-and-caster Ted, who has a big chat to a Champion Data representative.

Plenty of hilarious moments discussing fantasy footy, the cliche characters we all have in our CEO leagues and how much of a joke rep round is.

Direct download: Moneyball_Phil_finale.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 12:03am AEST

Mikey has escaped the nappies to talk footy with his mate Mark for 30 minutes.

In this bonus podcast the boys discuss all the latest footy news including the Eels crisis, whether Semi Radradra will play for the Kiwis when he joins the Warriors and of course the upcoming Test Match between the Kangaroos and the Kiwis.

Direct download: Rep_Round_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:13pm AEST

With Mikey still cleaning shit from under his fingernails, Mark is joined by the returning champ Brett and the world's unluckiest fantasy footy player, Matty. 

The boys preview Round 9 of NRLCEO, talk about the Anzac Test teams and all things fantasy football.

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_9_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:11pm AEST

With Mikey having a baby last week he's elbow deep in nappies instead of fantasy, so Mark is joined by the Workhorse Watcher Geoff Adams.

After some massive scores on NRLCEO this week the boys are on top of the world and ready to delve into the world of workhorses and the lack of dual position players this year.

The guys also chat to the Commissioner of NRLCEO about the new daily fantasy game on TheBench - SuperDraft.

Direct download: Tantasy_-_Workhorse_Heaven_v3.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:47pm AEST

A very special podcast this week as the Tantasy Boys are joined by one of the next superstars of the NRL - Tom Trbojevic.

As well as Tommy Turbo, another Tom joins the show for the very first time. He's the most junior of all the NRLCEOs but he's doing pretty well in his debut season.

As usual the boys preview Round 6 from an NRLCEO perspective and talk about some great new features on the site. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_6_2016_with_Tom_Trbojevic.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:52pm AEST

The Moneyball squad has a long list of golden points to cover ahead of round 5... oh, and the bloody golden point concept itself!!

Direct download: Moneyball_r5_16.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 6:39pm AEST

This week is a very special episode!

The guys managed to sneak into the Warriors training session and have a chat to NRLCEO backrower of the year Bodene Thompson and the Warriors coach Andrew McFadden. 

With Mikey off on a trip to Australia, Mark is joined by Geoff (aka the Workhorse Watcher) and Marcho (aka the writer of Team Talk with Marcho and Moneyball Podcast regular).

The boys chat about how their season's are travelling so far, have a great in-depth discussion about how metre eaters have affected point scoring and discuss minus points and what place it could have in NRLCEO. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Round_4_Show_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:05pm AEST

Noticed a general drop in stats from last season to 2016? That discussion headlines a complete analysis of the opening two rounds... from a Fantasy perspective and beyond!

Direct download: Moneyball_r3_16.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 11:29pm AEST

It's been a tumultuous week in NRLCEO land. Before we even talk about the incredible number of injuries to star players, we can't avoid the obvious... the NRLCEO stat debate! The boys take it head on.

The guys discuss their own brilliant Tantasy draft night, how they came up with their draft order and who will win their league. 

They talk about the first ever metre eater on TheBench, all of the injuries for the star players over the weekend and who to pick up in the aftermath of round one.

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Round_1_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:32pm AEST

What did we learn from Team List Tuesday? How can we cash in quick? The Moneyball boys have plenty of answers.

Direct download: Moneyball_r1_16.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 7:01pm AEST

Another week, another Tantasy Podcast hot off the airwaves from across the dutch.

The boys are back to finish off their team previews from an NRLCEO perspective, of course they've got to talk about the highs and lows and the Auckland 9's and there are a few fan questions to get through too.

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_3_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:06pm AEST

The Moneyball boys can barely contain their excitement with the countdown to drafting almost over. There's never a shortage of talking points this time of year.

Direct download: MONEYBALL_16_9S.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 1:01pm AEST

The Tantasy boys from New Zealand are back for the second week in 2016!

This week the boys chat about the best and worst players to draft from the Knights, Panthers, Rabbitohs, Raiders and Roosters.

A month to go until the footy is back! Enjoy your draft research. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_2_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 8:11pm AEST

The Tantasy boys from New Zealand are back for 2016!

This week the boys chat about the NRLCEO Season Guide and preview the best and worst players to draft from the Broncos, Bulldogs, Cowboys, Dragons and Eels.

Less than 40 days until the footy is back! Enjoy your draft research. 

Direct download: Tantasy_Podcast_Week_1_2016.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 9:06pm AEST

The 2016 Season Guide has hit the news stands, so the boys have had a flick through and discuss all the key talking points, including the exciting new Metre Eaters concept!

Direct download: MONEYBALL_16_1_GuideChat.mp3
Category:Fantasy NRL -- posted at: 10:02am AEST

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