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SuperCoach AFL 2024 trade guide: Top round 6 targets, premiums set to drop in price
After a weekend of SuperCoach chaos it’s time to trade your way out of trouble. See this week’s targets and the big guns coming down in price. Get the full round 6 trade guide here.
Tim Michell and Al Paton
The SuperCoach gods were not kind in round 5.
Luke Beveridge tormented us again by subbing out Ryley Sanders.
Colby McKercher was subbed with a rib injury and lost value.
Jhye Clark was sub. Jack Carroll was sub.
You get the idea.
Thank goodness for Sam Clohesy.
Errol Gulden broke Michael Barlow’s long-standing #SuperCoach price rise record in ‘21. Barlow then recruited a kid to play for the team he coached at the end of that season & trained him up for the next 2 years. That kid - Sam Clohesy - might take back the record next week
Some of SuperCoach’s most popular rookies have hit a wall just as coaches are trying to load their sides with premium stars during a fast-tracked upgrade season.
If you’ve still got Trade Boosts up your sleeve, get ready to deploy them.
If not, you might need to wait another week or two before you start adding big guns.
Mercifully, some of the biggest SuperCoach scorers are losing value after tanking in round 5.
It’s another crucial week, with the best trade options headlined by two Suns who have made flying starts to their careers under Damien Hardwick.
MUST-HAVE ROOKIES
SAM CLOHESY $102,400 DEF
Clohesy is in line for one of the biggest third-game price rises in SuperCoach history after scoring 108 and 124 in the first two matches of his AFL career. Drafted from Werribee as the VFL’s outstanding young player, Clohesy has looked at home on a wing and should be eligible for DEF-MID status after round 6. Clohesy had 18 disposals, took eight marks and kicked two goals against Hawthorn on Saturday night, rewarding 68,241 coaches who jumped on after his outstanding debut. He was owned by 44 per cent of SuperCoaches in round 5 but that number should surge again this week.
Gold Coast Suns youngsters Will Graham and Sam Clohesy. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images
WILL GRAHAM $117,300 DEF-MID
Graham has emerged as Gold Coast’s new tackle machine, laying 17 tackles in his first two games, including 14 on Saturday against Hawthorn. Graham’s DPP only adds to his appeal, providing a link with stars such as Nick Daicos from defence and midfield, which will be valuable later in the season when best 22 scoring kicks in weekly. With a Break Even of -91, Graham is another young Sun set for a hefty price rise, and the good news is Damien Hardwick has flagged he wants to keep playing the kids and usher in a new era on the Gold Coast. That bodes well for Graham, Clohesy and the other young Suns shaping as some of this year’s best cash cows. Factor him into your plans this week – even if it means burning a boost.
CHARLIE COMBEN $227,100 FWD
The injury-prone Kangaroo couldn’t repeat his astounding 129-point return against Brisbane last week, but 75 points against Geelong is enough to send his Break Even plumetting to -75. He has a lucrative role stationed deep in the North Melbourne defence, where he can use his intercept marking strength, and is on track to make a lot of money. The big question matk is how many of these cheapies can you fit in?
RED-HOT STARS
SAM WALSH $576,800 MID
Walsh made a stunning return from injury against Adelaide, almost willing Carlton over the line with 34 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 13 tackles and 166 SuperCoach points. His price won’t rise for another week, but the temptation is strong to jump on after one week considering how prolific he was on Saturday. Carlton has a tough fixture in store with games against GWS, Geelong, Collingwood, Melbourne and Sydney to come, but on the weekend’s evidence that shouldn’t faze Walsh. If his troublesome back holds up, he could be one of the topscoring midfielders from this point – and for less than $600k, too.
Sam Walsh hit the ground running in his first game for 2024. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
JACK STEELE $624,400 MID
Jack is back. The uber premium Steele has re-emerged after a year of injury frustration. Steele has proven to be one of the best starting picks of 2024, making about $100k in five rounds and averaging 130 points. Steele now costs more than $600k but with high ownership among the top coaches and a fixture which includes Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the next month, there might be no stopping his push to be one of this year’s topscoring midfielders. The SuperCoach scorers love tackles and contested possessions and few players deliver those stats as regularly as an in-form Steele.
ELLIOT YEO $530,400 DEF
Just seeing Yeo playing five games without an injury concern is a big win for the 20,000 coaches who started with the Eagles star. On Sunday agaibst Richmond he hit heights we haven’t seen since his SuperCoach glory days with 27 disposals, 19 contested possessions, two goals and 157 points. The old adage in SuperCoach is if you’re going to pick injury-prone players it’s best to start with them or you risk using multiple trades to bring them in and potentially mover them out again. But if you can overlook Yeo’s fragile body after a flawless pre-season, he’s a sneaky chance to finish in the top bracket of defenders this year. Yeo is still a good price given his output, but $40k more than last week and $83k above his starting price. One word of caution – he could be in the MRO crosshairs for a dangerous tackle.
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SuperCoach AFL 2024 trade guide: Top round 6 targets, premiums set to drop in price
After a weekend of SuperCoach chaos it’s time to trade your way out of trouble. See this week’s targets and the big guns coming down in price. Get the full round 6 trade guide here.
Tim Michell and Al Paton
The SuperCoach gods were not kind in round 5.
Luke Beveridge tormented us again by subbing out Ryley Sanders.
Colby McKercher was subbed with a rib injury and lost value.
Jhye Clark was sub. Jack Carroll was sub.
You get the idea.
Thank goodness for Sam Clohesy.
Errol Gulden broke Michael Barlow’s long-standing #SuperCoach price rise record in ‘21. Barlow then recruited a kid to play for the team he coached at the end of that season & trained him up for the next 2 years. That kid - Sam Clohesy - might take back the record next week
Some of SuperCoach’s most popular rookies have hit a wall just as coaches are trying to load their sides with premium stars during a fast-tracked upgrade season.
If you’ve still got Trade Boosts up your sleeve, get ready to deploy them.
If not, you might need to wait another week or two before you start adding big guns.
Mercifully, some of the biggest SuperCoach scorers are losing value after tanking in round 5.
It’s another crucial week, with the best trade options headlined by two Suns who have made flying starts to their careers under Damien Hardwick.
MUST-HAVE ROOKIES
SAM CLOHESY $102,400 DEF
Clohesy is in line for one of the biggest third-game price rises in SuperCoach history after scoring 108 and 124 in the first two matches of his AFL career. Drafted from Werribee as the VFL’s outstanding young player, Clohesy has looked at home on a wing and should be eligible for DEF-MID status after round 6. Clohesy had 18 disposals, took eight marks and kicked two goals against Hawthorn on Saturday night, rewarding 68,241 coaches who jumped on after his outstanding debut. He was owned by 44 per cent of SuperCoaches in round 5 but that number should surge again this week.
Gold Coast Suns youngsters Will Graham and Sam Clohesy. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images
WILL GRAHAM $117,300 DEF-MID
Graham has emerged as Gold Coast’s new tackle machine, laying 17 tackles in his first two games, including 14 on Saturday against Hawthorn. Graham’s DPP only adds to his appeal, providing a link with stars such as Nick Daicos from defence and midfield, which will be valuable later in the season when best 22 scoring kicks in weekly. With a Break Even of -91, Graham is another young Sun set for a hefty price rise, and the good news is Damien Hardwick has flagged he wants to keep playing the kids and usher in a new era on the Gold Coast. That bodes well for Graham, Clohesy and the other young Suns shaping as some of this year’s best cash cows. Factor him into your plans this week – even if it means burning a boost.
CHARLIE COMBEN $227,100 FWD
The injury-prone Kangaroo couldn’t repeat his astounding 129-point return against Brisbane last week, but 75 points against Geelong is enough to send his Break Even plumetting to -75. He has a lucrative role stationed deep in the North Melbourne defence, where he can use his intercept marking strength, and is on track to make a lot of money. The big question matk is how many of these cheapies can you fit in?
RED-HOT STARS
SAM WALSH $576,800 MID
Walsh made a stunning return from injury against Adelaide, almost willing Carlton over the line with 34 disposals, 15 contested possessions, 13 tackles and 166 SuperCoach points. His price won’t rise for another week, but the temptation is strong to jump on after one week considering how prolific he was on Saturday. Carlton has a tough fixture in store with games against GWS, Geelong, Collingwood, Melbourne and Sydney to come, but on the weekend’s evidence that shouldn’t faze Walsh. If his troublesome back holds up, he could be one of the topscoring midfielders from this point – and for less than $600k, too.
Sam Walsh hit the ground running in his first game for 2024. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
JACK STEELE $624,400 MID
Jack is back. The uber premium Steele has re-emerged after a year of injury frustration. Steele has proven to be one of the best starting picks of 2024, making about $100k in five rounds and averaging 130 points. Steele now costs more than $600k but with high ownership among the top coaches and a fixture which includes Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the next month, there might be no stopping his push to be one of this year’s topscoring midfielders. The SuperCoach scorers love tackles and contested possessions and few players deliver those stats as regularly as an in-form Steele.
ELLIOT YEO $530,400 DEF
Just seeing Yeo playing five games without an injury concern is a big win for the 20,000 coaches who started with the Eagles star. On Sunday agaibst Richmond he hit heights we haven’t seen since his SuperCoach glory days with 27 disposals, 19 contested possessions, two goals and 157 points. The old adage in SuperCoach is if you’re going to pick injury-prone players it’s best to start with them or you risk using multiple trades to bring them in and potentially mover them out again. But if you can overlook Yeo’s fragile body after a flawless pre-season, he’s a sneaky chance to finish in the top bracket of defenders this year. Yeo is still a good price given his output, but $40k more than last week and $83k above his starting price. One word of caution – he could be in the MRO crosshairs for a dangerous tackle.
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FALLEN PREMIUM WATCH LIST
These are the names to add to your shopping list when it comes time to add more big-scoring stars to our teams. Some have crashed in price already and others are due for a big drop after a rare down game in round 5, but all will be available soon for a sizeable discount on their starting price tags.
MARCUS BONTEMPELLI $664,500 MID
The Bulldogs skipper’s lowest SuperCoach score since round 23, 2021 has put him firmly in the sights of coaches eyeing a mid-season Bontempelli upgrade. Bontempelli had already dropped by $26,900 from his starting price before scoring 73 from 17 disposals against Essendon which sent him backwards by another $33k. Bontempelli has been used in attack more in recent weeks as Luke Beveridge tries to shake up the Bulldogs’ season, but is unlikely to qualify for DPP in the first crop of additions after round 6. Monitor Bontempelli’s scoring, price and Break Even closely in coming weeks. There’s a strong chance you might get the top SuperCoach scorer of 2023 for $100k less than his starting price, which would be a huge bargain. The Bont just doesn’t play many stinkers like on Friday night.
Marcus Bontempelli had a rare quiet game. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
TOM GREEN $637,300 MID
The king of Canberra was dethroned by fellow local Steele on Saturday, recording 24 disposals and a goal but not having as much influence as he did in the opening month. Green’s price peaked at $664k last week and is on the way down after his score of 72 against the Saints. As painful as not owning him in the first month would have been, patient coaches should be rewarded in 2-3 weeks by being able to grab Green for close to $600k. You might even get away with holding off until after the Giants’ round 12 bye.
TIM ENGLISH $648,700 RUC
You know how Bazball can go from 0-100 off 10 overs to 5-110 off 12? That’s the type of English performance we got on Friday night, when he was trumped by Todd Goldstein and scored his lowest total in about three years. Even when it looked like he might salvage a score with a shot on goal after the siren, English went backwards when he kicked out on the full. It was a disastrous result for coaches who traded Brodie Grundy on his bye to English, but a dream outcome for those who have been patiently waiting for the No.1 ruckman from last year to drop in price. English now has a Break Even of 194 – keep an eye on his ruck split with Sam Darcy in the next 3-4 weeks and be ready to jump on when he bottoms out. For those running with Luke Jackson at R2, it might be a long month but the wait will be worth it.
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA $623,900 MID
Three games in 13 days looked to catch up with the Demons and Petracca as they were blown away by Brisbane. Petracca’s first score under 95 points in 32 games has given SuperCoaches who faded him due to the round 6 bye hope of picking up the Demons star for under $600k mid-season. Petracca had 20 disposals, took four marks and kicked two behinds against the Lions, but four clangers hurt his score. Petracca has been one of the most consistent premiums in SuperCoach in recent years and the Demons have West Coast in round 10. That might be the perfect time to pounce.
Jordan Dawson is off the boil. Picture: James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images
JORDAN DAWSON $517,300 MID
Dawson’s season went from bad to worse with a season-low 64 points in the nailbiting win against Carlton. That’s five sub-100 scores to start the year and Dawson spent time in the forward line against the Blues. This is a player who averaged 115.9 last season. He has already wiped more than $100k off his starting price and is going to lose a lot more until he rediscovers some form. Surely that is a matter of when, not if, and when it happens he could be the SuperCoach bargain of the season.
TOM STEWART $575,600 DEF
The Cats star has quietly dropped almost $60,000 since round 1 despite averaging 104.6 points a game. That’s down on last year’s 113.7 average but there’s no reason he can’t return to those heights with his intercept prowess at half-back looking as good as ever. With a 142 Break Even this week SuperCoach Plus projects another $20k price drop so we could be able to pick up Stewart for about $550,000 before round 7.
JACK SINCLAIR $562,200 DEF
Sinclair has looked like the player who won All-Australian selection the past two seasons and cemented himself as one of the best, and most reliable, SuperCoach premium defenders. After missing a chunk of pre-season and round 1 with a calf injury, he has returned with scores of 78, 89, 124 and 89 and his price is headed down with a bullet. Another player we would want to see a serious turnaround from but if it happens, keep him in your plans.
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FALLEN PREMIUM WATCH LIST
These are the names to add to your shopping list when it comes time to add more big-scoring stars to our teams. Some have crashed in price already and others are due for a big drop after a rare down game in round 5, but all will be available soon for a sizeable discount on their starting price tags.
MARCUS BONTEMPELLI $664,500 MID
The Bulldogs skipper’s lowest SuperCoach score since round 23, 2021 has put him firmly in the sights of coaches eyeing a mid-season Bontempelli upgrade. Bontempelli had already dropped by $26,900 from his starting price before scoring 73 from 17 disposals against Essendon which sent him backwards by another $33k. Bontempelli has been used in attack more in recent weeks as Luke Beveridge tries to shake up the Bulldogs’ season, but is unlikely to qualify for DPP in the first crop of additions after round 6. Monitor Bontempelli’s scoring, price and Break Even closely in coming weeks. There’s a strong chance you might get the top SuperCoach scorer of 2023 for $100k less than his starting price, which would be a huge bargain. The Bont just doesn’t play many stinkers like on Friday night.
Marcus Bontempelli had a rare quiet game. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images
TOM GREEN $637,300 MID
The king of Canberra was dethroned by fellow local Steele on Saturday, recording 24 disposals and a goal but not having as much influence as he did in the opening month. Green’s price peaked at $664k last week and is on the way down after his score of 72 against the Saints. As painful as not owning him in the first month would have been, patient coaches should be rewarded in 2-3 weeks by being able to grab Green for close to $600k. You might even get away with holding off until after the Giants’ round 12 bye.
TIM ENGLISH $648,700 RUC
You know how Bazball can go from 0-100 off 10 overs to 5-110 off 12? That’s the type of English performance we got on Friday night, when he was trumped by Todd Goldstein and scored his lowest total in about three years. Even when it looked like he might salvage a score with a shot on goal after the siren, English went backwards when he kicked out on the full. It was a disastrous result for coaches who traded Brodie Grundy on his bye to English, but a dream outcome for those who have been patiently waiting for the No.1 ruckman from last year to drop in price. English now has a Break Even of 194 – keep an eye on his ruck split with Sam Darcy in the next 3-4 weeks and be ready to jump on when he bottoms out. For those running with Luke Jackson at R2, it might be a long month but the wait will be worth it.
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA $623,900 MID
Three games in 13 days looked to catch up with the Demons and Petracca as they were blown away by Brisbane. Petracca’s first score under 95 points in 32 games has given SuperCoaches who faded him due to the round 6 bye hope of picking up the Demons star for under $600k mid-season. Petracca had 20 disposals, took four marks and kicked two behinds against the Lions, but four clangers hurt his score. Petracca has been one of the most consistent premiums in SuperCoach in recent years and the Demons have West Coast in round 10. That might be the perfect time to pounce.
Jordan Dawson is off the boil. Picture: James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images
JORDAN DAWSON $517,300 MID
Dawson’s season went from bad to worse with a season-low 64 points in the nailbiting win against Carlton. That’s five sub-100 scores to start the year and Dawson spent time in the forward line against the Blues. This is a player who averaged 115.9 last season. He has already wiped more than $100k off his starting price and is going to lose a lot more until he rediscovers some form. Surely that is a matter of when, not if, and when it happens he could be the SuperCoach bargain of the season.
TOM STEWART $575,600 DEF
The Cats star has quietly dropped almost $60,000 since round 1 despite averaging 104.6 points a game. That’s down on last year’s 113.7 average but there’s no reason he can’t return to those heights with his intercept prowess at half-back looking as good as ever. With a 142 Break Even this week SuperCoach Plus projects another $20k price drop so we could be able to pick up Stewart for about $550,000 before round 7.
JACK SINCLAIR $562,200 DEF
Sinclair has looked like the player who won All-Australian selection the past two seasons and cemented himself as one of the best, and most reliable, SuperCoach premium defenders. After missing a chunk of pre-season and round 1 with a calf injury, he has returned with scores of 78, 89, 124 and 89 and his price is headed down with a bullet. Another player we would want to see a serious turnaround from but if it happens, keep him in your plans.
Adelaide injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Wayne Milera Knee Season
Nick Murray Knee 6-8 weeks
Lachlan Murphy Knee 2-4 weeks
Harry Schoenberg Achilles 1 week
Rory Sloane Detached retina TBC
Riley Thilthorpe Knee 10-12 weeks
The Crows seemingly got through their win over Carlton unscathed
Updated: April 14
Brisbane injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Will Ashcroft Knee TBC
Keidean Coleman ACL 2025
Tom Doedee Knee TBC
Conor McKenna Hamstring 1 week
Carter Michael Knee 5 weeks
Zane Zakostelsky Groin 3-4 weeks
No new injuries out of Melbourne match
Updated: April 13
Carlton injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Matt Carroll Groin Indefinite
Adam Cerra Hamstring TBC
David Cuningham Calf 1-2 weeks
Sam Docherty ACL 2025
Lachie Fogarty Hand TBC
Elijah Hollands Adductor Test
Caleb Marchbank Back Test
Jack Martin Hamstring 4-5 weeks
Mitch McGovern Hamstring TBC
Alex Mirkov Conditioning Indefinite
Jesse Motlop Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Adam Saad Hamstring TBC
Jack Silvagni Knee 2025
Sam Walsh Back Test
Saad, McGovern picked up hamstring injuries against Adelaide, while Cerra was a late out with his own
Updated: April 14
Collingwood injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Harry DeMattia Finger 3-5 weeks
Josh Eyre Hamstring 3-5 weeks
Nathan Kreuger Calf 2-4 weeks
Daniel McStay Knee TBC
Nathan Murphy Concussion TBC
Scott Pendlebury Ribs Test for Round 6
Oscar Steene Concussion Test
Pendlebury was subbed out with a rib injury and will be monitored over the bye
Updated: April 10
Essendon injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Kaine Baldwin Foot 9-10 weeks
Matt Guelfi Calf 2 weeks
Jaiden Hunter Knee 2025
Archie Perkins Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Zach Reid Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Jordan Ridley Quad 4-6 weeks
Will Setterfield Knee 2-3 weeks
Tex Wanganeen Foot Test
Peter Wright Foot Round 7
No new injuries out of Bulldogs match
Updated: April 13
Fremantle injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Josh Corbett Hip 2025
Brennan Cox Leg 9-11 weeks
Sean Darcy Knee Test
Sebit Kuek Knee 2025
Oscar McDonald Knee 15-19 weeks
Odin Jones Concussion TBC
Pat Voss Calf 1 week
Corey Wagner Calf 1 week
Conrad Williams Foot 2-3 weeks
Karl Worner Concussion Test
Sam Sturt Hamstring Test
Sam Switkowski Calf Test
Michael Frederick Hamstring 1 week
No fresh injury concerns for the Dockers following their loss to Port
Updated: April 14
Geelong injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Patrick Dangerfield Hamstring Test
Mitch Edwards Back 3 weeks
Joe Furphy Ankle 2 weeks
Cam Guthrie Quad 2-4 weeks
Tom Hawkins Managed TBC
Jake Koladjashnij Quad Test
Gary Rohan Back Available
Zach Tuohy Ankle Test
Hawkins was a late out against the Roos
Updated: April 14
Gold Coast Suns injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Sandy Brock Forearm 1 week
Jy Farrar Thumb 2 weeks
Lloyd Johnston Hamstring 2 weeks
Malcolm Rosas Hamstring TBC
Lachie Weller Knee 12-14 weeks
Rosas was subbed out with a hamstring injury in the win over Hawthorn
Updated: April 14
GWS Giants injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Keiran Briggs Shoulder TBC
Stephen Coniglio Knee 2 matches
Isaac Cumming Calf 3-4 weeks
Josh Kelly Ribs TBC
Adam Kennedy Knee Indefinite
James Leake Quad 3-5 weeks
Sam Taylor Concussions TBC
Callan Ward Shoulder Test
Nathan Wardius Shin 3-5 weeks
Taylor was taken to hospital following a scary concussion against St Kilda
Kelly and Briggs were also left sore in round 5
Coniglio set to miss a fortnight with MCL issue
Updated: April 14
Hawthorn injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
James Blanck ACL 2025
Luke Breust Groin 1-2 weeks
Will Day Foot fracture 2 weeks
Denver Grainger-Barras Toe 5-6 weeks
Changkuoth Jiath Hamstring 1 week
Mitch Lewis Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Will McCabe Back 9-11 weeks
Nick Watson Ankle 3-5 weeks
Chad Wingard Achilles 3 weeks
The injury-hit Hawks didn't pick up any fresh medical concerns in the loss to the Gold Coast
Updated: April 14
Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Jake Bowey Collarbone 5-6 weeks
Marty Hore Thumb 2-3 weeks
Shane McAdam Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Jake Melksham Knee 10-12 weeks
Christian Salem Hamstring TBC
Joel Smith Misconduct Indefinite
Charlie Spargo Achilles 4 weeks
Christian Salem was subbed out in the first quarter with a hamstring injury
Updated: April 13
North Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Miller Bergman Jaw 2 weeks
Callum Coleman-Jones Achilles 2025
Josh Goater Achilles 2025
Riley Hardeman Concussion Test
Cooper Harvey Syndesmosis 4 weeks
Griffin Logue Knee 9-10 weeks
Colby McKercher Ribs TBC
McKercher was subbed out and taken to hospital with a knock to the ribs against the Cats
Updated: April 14
Port Adelaide injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Travis Boak Back Test
Hugh Jackson Hip 9-11 weeks
Ollie Lord Knee/tibia 4-6 weeks
Tom McCallum Ankle 2-3 weeks
Zerk-Thatcher picked up a right shoulder injury against Fremantle
Updated: April 14
Richmond injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Noah Balta MCL 4-6 weeks
Jacob Bauer Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Judson Clarke ACL 2025
Mate Colina Back Long term
Thomson Dow Ankle Test
Liam Fawcett Back Long term
Josh Gibcus ACL 2025
Jack Graham Quad Test
Dylan Grimes Wrist Test
Jacob Hopper Knee 2-3 weeks
Tom Lynch Hamstring 10-12 weeks
Kane McAuliffe Ankle Test
Dion Prestia Hamstring 3 weeks
Jack Ross Foot 8 weeks
Jayden Short Calf TBC
Tim Taranto Wrist TBC
James Trezise Ankle 3-5 weeks
Jack Ross and Tim Taranto are set for extended stints on the sidelines
Clarke tore his ACL in the VFL and will miss the rest of the season
Short subbed out with a calf issue against the Eagles
Updated: April 14
St Kilda injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Matt Allison Knee 3 weeks
Hunter Clark Calf 2-3 weeks
Brad Crouch Knee 4-5 weeks
Paddy Dow Knee 1 week
Liam Henry Hamstring 4-5 weeks
Dougal Howard Hamstring Test
Max King Knee TBC
Ben Paton Pectoral 3-4 weeks
Mason Wood Concussion/collarbone 3-4 weeks
James Van Es Ankle 2 weeks
Jimmy Webster Suspension Round 8
Max King injured his knee against GWS but has been cleared of serious damage
Updated: April 14
Sydney injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Harry Arnold Back 8-9 weeks
Callum Mills Shoulder 8-9 weeks
Luke Parker Arm Test
Dane Rampe Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Angus Sheldrick Finger Test
Updated: April 10
West Coast injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Oscar Allen Knee 7-8 weeks
Rhett Bazzo Groin 5-6 weeks
Coby Burgiel Appendix 1-2 weeks
Luke Edwards Hamstring Test
Matt Flynn Knee 5-6 weeks
Elijah Hewett Foot Mid-season
Callum Jamieson Hamstring TBC
Ryan Maric Ribs/Lung Test
Archer Reid Knee 1-2 weeks
Callum Jamieson was a late out on Sunday with a hamstring injury
Updated: April 14
Western Bulldogs injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Nick Coffield Shoulder 10-12 weeks
Ryan Gardner Foot Test
Tom Liberatore Concussion TBC
Aiden O'Driscoll Concussion Indefinite
Bailey Smith Knee 2025
Lachie Smith Knee 2-3 weeks
Liberatore stumbled and collapsed in the last quarter, likely to be in concussion protocols
Updated: April 13
Name Injury Estimated Return
Wayne Milera Knee Season
Nick Murray Knee 6-8 weeks
Lachlan Murphy Knee 2-4 weeks
Harry Schoenberg Achilles 1 week
Rory Sloane Detached retina TBC
Riley Thilthorpe Knee 10-12 weeks
The Crows seemingly got through their win over Carlton unscathed
Updated: April 14
Brisbane injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Will Ashcroft Knee TBC
Keidean Coleman ACL 2025
Tom Doedee Knee TBC
Conor McKenna Hamstring 1 week
Carter Michael Knee 5 weeks
Zane Zakostelsky Groin 3-4 weeks
No new injuries out of Melbourne match
Updated: April 13
Carlton injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Matt Carroll Groin Indefinite
Adam Cerra Hamstring TBC
David Cuningham Calf 1-2 weeks
Sam Docherty ACL 2025
Lachie Fogarty Hand TBC
Elijah Hollands Adductor Test
Caleb Marchbank Back Test
Jack Martin Hamstring 4-5 weeks
Mitch McGovern Hamstring TBC
Alex Mirkov Conditioning Indefinite
Jesse Motlop Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Adam Saad Hamstring TBC
Jack Silvagni Knee 2025
Sam Walsh Back Test
Saad, McGovern picked up hamstring injuries against Adelaide, while Cerra was a late out with his own
Updated: April 14
Collingwood injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Harry DeMattia Finger 3-5 weeks
Josh Eyre Hamstring 3-5 weeks
Nathan Kreuger Calf 2-4 weeks
Daniel McStay Knee TBC
Nathan Murphy Concussion TBC
Scott Pendlebury Ribs Test for Round 6
Oscar Steene Concussion Test
Pendlebury was subbed out with a rib injury and will be monitored over the bye
Updated: April 10
Essendon injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Kaine Baldwin Foot 9-10 weeks
Matt Guelfi Calf 2 weeks
Jaiden Hunter Knee 2025
Archie Perkins Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Zach Reid Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Jordan Ridley Quad 4-6 weeks
Will Setterfield Knee 2-3 weeks
Tex Wanganeen Foot Test
Peter Wright Foot Round 7
No new injuries out of Bulldogs match
Updated: April 13
Fremantle injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Josh Corbett Hip 2025
Brennan Cox Leg 9-11 weeks
Sean Darcy Knee Test
Sebit Kuek Knee 2025
Oscar McDonald Knee 15-19 weeks
Odin Jones Concussion TBC
Pat Voss Calf 1 week
Corey Wagner Calf 1 week
Conrad Williams Foot 2-3 weeks
Karl Worner Concussion Test
Sam Sturt Hamstring Test
Sam Switkowski Calf Test
Michael Frederick Hamstring 1 week
No fresh injury concerns for the Dockers following their loss to Port
Updated: April 14
Geelong injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Patrick Dangerfield Hamstring Test
Mitch Edwards Back 3 weeks
Joe Furphy Ankle 2 weeks
Cam Guthrie Quad 2-4 weeks
Tom Hawkins Managed TBC
Jake Koladjashnij Quad Test
Gary Rohan Back Available
Zach Tuohy Ankle Test
Hawkins was a late out against the Roos
Updated: April 14
Gold Coast Suns injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Sandy Brock Forearm 1 week
Jy Farrar Thumb 2 weeks
Lloyd Johnston Hamstring 2 weeks
Malcolm Rosas Hamstring TBC
Lachie Weller Knee 12-14 weeks
Rosas was subbed out with a hamstring injury in the win over Hawthorn
Updated: April 14
GWS Giants injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Keiran Briggs Shoulder TBC
Stephen Coniglio Knee 2 matches
Isaac Cumming Calf 3-4 weeks
Josh Kelly Ribs TBC
Adam Kennedy Knee Indefinite
James Leake Quad 3-5 weeks
Sam Taylor Concussions TBC
Callan Ward Shoulder Test
Nathan Wardius Shin 3-5 weeks
Taylor was taken to hospital following a scary concussion against St Kilda
Kelly and Briggs were also left sore in round 5
Coniglio set to miss a fortnight with MCL issue
Updated: April 14
Hawthorn injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
James Blanck ACL 2025
Luke Breust Groin 1-2 weeks
Will Day Foot fracture 2 weeks
Denver Grainger-Barras Toe 5-6 weeks
Changkuoth Jiath Hamstring 1 week
Mitch Lewis Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Will McCabe Back 9-11 weeks
Nick Watson Ankle 3-5 weeks
Chad Wingard Achilles 3 weeks
The injury-hit Hawks didn't pick up any fresh medical concerns in the loss to the Gold Coast
Updated: April 14
Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Jake Bowey Collarbone 5-6 weeks
Marty Hore Thumb 2-3 weeks
Shane McAdam Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Jake Melksham Knee 10-12 weeks
Christian Salem Hamstring TBC
Joel Smith Misconduct Indefinite
Charlie Spargo Achilles 4 weeks
Christian Salem was subbed out in the first quarter with a hamstring injury
Updated: April 13
North Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Miller Bergman Jaw 2 weeks
Callum Coleman-Jones Achilles 2025
Josh Goater Achilles 2025
Riley Hardeman Concussion Test
Cooper Harvey Syndesmosis 4 weeks
Griffin Logue Knee 9-10 weeks
Colby McKercher Ribs TBC
McKercher was subbed out and taken to hospital with a knock to the ribs against the Cats
Updated: April 14
Port Adelaide injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Travis Boak Back Test
Hugh Jackson Hip 9-11 weeks
Ollie Lord Knee/tibia 4-6 weeks
Tom McCallum Ankle 2-3 weeks
Zerk-Thatcher picked up a right shoulder injury against Fremantle
Updated: April 14
Richmond injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Noah Balta MCL 4-6 weeks
Jacob Bauer Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Judson Clarke ACL 2025
Mate Colina Back Long term
Thomson Dow Ankle Test
Liam Fawcett Back Long term
Josh Gibcus ACL 2025
Jack Graham Quad Test
Dylan Grimes Wrist Test
Jacob Hopper Knee 2-3 weeks
Tom Lynch Hamstring 10-12 weeks
Kane McAuliffe Ankle Test
Dion Prestia Hamstring 3 weeks
Jack Ross Foot 8 weeks
Jayden Short Calf TBC
Tim Taranto Wrist TBC
James Trezise Ankle 3-5 weeks
Jack Ross and Tim Taranto are set for extended stints on the sidelines
Clarke tore his ACL in the VFL and will miss the rest of the season
Short subbed out with a calf issue against the Eagles
Updated: April 14
St Kilda injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Matt Allison Knee 3 weeks
Hunter Clark Calf 2-3 weeks
Brad Crouch Knee 4-5 weeks
Paddy Dow Knee 1 week
Liam Henry Hamstring 4-5 weeks
Dougal Howard Hamstring Test
Max King Knee TBC
Ben Paton Pectoral 3-4 weeks
Mason Wood Concussion/collarbone 3-4 weeks
James Van Es Ankle 2 weeks
Jimmy Webster Suspension Round 8
Max King injured his knee against GWS but has been cleared of serious damage
Updated: April 14
Sydney injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Harry Arnold Back 8-9 weeks
Callum Mills Shoulder 8-9 weeks
Luke Parker Arm Test
Dane Rampe Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Angus Sheldrick Finger Test
Updated: April 10
West Coast injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Oscar Allen Knee 7-8 weeks
Rhett Bazzo Groin 5-6 weeks
Coby Burgiel Appendix 1-2 weeks
Luke Edwards Hamstring Test
Matt Flynn Knee 5-6 weeks
Elijah Hewett Foot Mid-season
Callum Jamieson Hamstring TBC
Ryan Maric Ribs/Lung Test
Archer Reid Knee 1-2 weeks
Callum Jamieson was a late out on Sunday with a hamstring injury
Updated: April 14
Western Bulldogs injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return
Nick Coffield Shoulder 10-12 weeks
Ryan Gardner Foot Test
Tom Liberatore Concussion TBC
Aiden O'Driscoll Concussion Indefinite
Bailey Smith Knee 2025
Lachie Smith Knee 2-3 weeks
Liberatore stumbled and collapsed in the last quarter, likely to be in concussion protocols
Updated: April 13
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SuperCoach AFL 2024: Which players are in line for dual-position status in round 7?
A new round of SuperCoach dual-position players will arrive on Sunday night. See the latest exclusive time in position stats for all the key names, including a shock late bolter.
Tim Michell and Al Paton
5 min read
April 16, 2024 - 12:05PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
SuperCoach position changes are just around the corner.
Players who have spent 35 per cent or more in a secondary position will earn dual-position status after round 6, and some have already locked in a change.
DPP additions can change your trade strategy and potentially reshape teams with added flexibility.
Who is likely to have a new position added?
Scroll down to see exclusive time in position stats to round 5 and expert analysis on the key DPP contenders – including a surprise late bolter.
DPP CHANGES in 2024
The three DPP changes this year will take place:
Jason Horne-Francis
Midfield 71% Forward 29%
Horne-Francis’s forward time dropped by 1 per cent after round 5 and left SuperCoaches who traded him in hoping for FWD-MID status needing a miracle in round 6. Ken Hinkley needs to play him forward for 53 per cent of Saturday’s clash against Collingwood to push his average over his four matches to the magic 35 per cent threshold to become DPP.
Jordan Dawson
Midfield 82% Forward 18%
A shock contender to be a MID-FWD in 2024 after spending 39 per cent and 49 per cent of game time up forward in the Crows’ past two matches. He won’t get there for this round of position changes, but if Matthew Nicks persists with his new-look midfield it’s a real possibility for the next batch in round 12. Based on his early season form Dawson could be very affordable, too – and surely his form will have turned the corner by then.
Sam Clohesy
Midfield
100%
Barring a selection stunner this week, breakout star Clohesy will play his third game in round 6 and become a DEF-MID.
Charlie Comben
Defence 100%
Comben is set for DEF-FWD status if he plays his third game in round 6 after making an impressive start to life as a defender for North Melbourne. If you’re unsure about bringing him in this week, an added factor in his favour is being able to swing him back and open up another forward spot for rookies on the bubble in coming rounds.
Ryley Sanders
Midfield 62% Forward 38%
Sanders’ forward time rose by a couple of per cent before he was subbed out of the Western Bulldogs’ loss to Essendon. Now it’s over to Luke Beveridge, who holds Sanders’ fate in his hands with one game to go before the first position changes of 2024. While many coaches are trading Sanders, it’s worth considering whether he’s in your FWD line plans before you do.
Sam Darcy
Ruck 36% Forward 64%
Darcy was used at 17 ruck contests against Essendon’s twin towers Todd Goldstein and Sam Draper, resulting in a drop in his RUC percentage to just 1 per cent more than the 35 per cent threshold needed for DPP. He’ll need a greater ruck split against St Kilda to become RUC-FWD.
Zac Fisher
Defence100%
Still in more than 25,000 teams, Fisher will be able to be able to be swung into defence after round 6. The former Blue hasn’t hit the heights SuperCoaches were hoping for but has played exclusively in the backline for North Melbourne. It’s likely most coaches will leave Fisher in their forward lines and only use his DEF status as insurance.
Tom Powell
Midfield 96% Forward 4%
Only Luke Davies-Uniacke (87 per cent) and ruckman Tristan Xerri (84 per cent) have attended more centre bounces for North Melbourne than Powell, who has become an integral part of Alastair Clarkson’s engine room and is set for FWD-MID status.
Colby McKercher
Defence 73% Midfield 23% Forward 4%
The No.2 draftee is a long shot to feature in round 6 after being subbed with a rib issue against Geelong. Despite moving into the midfield in his past two games, McKercher did enough in the opening three rounds to become DEF-MID.
Nic Martin
Defence 100%
Brad Scott has stuck with Martin’s defensive switch, although he spent periods of Essendon’s win over Western Bulldogs pushing further up the ground after starting in the backline. Start planning to move him into your SuperCoach defence.
Riley Bonner
Defence 99% Midfield 1%
While his long-term job security might be an issue with Jimmy Webster set to return from suspension soon, Bonner will be a DEF-MID heading into round 7. The issue for owners is unless you plan to hold him for bench cover, Bonner’s cash generation has all but been maxed out.
Hayden Young
Defence 6% Midfield 94%
Young has rewarded those who stuck by him after 19 clangers in the first two rounds, averaging 121.6 in his last three games. He has averaged 28 disposals and seven tackles in that time playing through the Dockers midfield.
Jack Billings
Wing 36% Forward64%
Billings will become a FWD-MID after holding on by 1 per cent to MID status despite spending extra time in attack in recent games after starting his career as a Demon on a wing. Melbourne has a bye in round 6.
Zak Butters
Midfield 86% Forward 14%
Another premium midfield star SuperCoaches can forget about being able to use as FWD-MID.
Karl Amon
Defence 95% Midfield 5%
Amon has scored successive tons in the past two weeks despite Hawthorn’s poor form. SuperCoaches who consider him a viable trade in as a DEF-MID will be able to get Amon for close to his starting price.
Isaac Heeney
Midfield 83% Forward 17%
SuperCoach’s top scorer in the first month of the season is set to gain MID status after rocketing into Brownlow Medal contention while filling the void left by injuries to Luke Parker, Callum Mills and Taylor Adams. While Parker’s return might impact his midfield time, Heeney is locked in to be a FWD-MID.
Matt Roberts
Defence 91% Midfield 8% Forward 1%
Roberts has been one of the best cash cows of the season and is set to fill a valuable role when he picks up DEF status. Considering the lack of reliable defensive rookies, his DEF-MID eligiblity will come at a perfect time when tens of thousands of coaches are making plans to move on Massimo D’Ambrosio and Zac Williams.
A new round of SuperCoach dual-position players will arrive on Sunday night. See the latest exclusive time in position stats for all the key names, including a shock late bolter.
Tim Michell and Al Paton
5 min read
April 16, 2024 - 12:05PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
SuperCoach position changes are just around the corner.
Players who have spent 35 per cent or more in a secondary position will earn dual-position status after round 6, and some have already locked in a change.
DPP additions can change your trade strategy and potentially reshape teams with added flexibility.
Who is likely to have a new position added?
Scroll down to see exclusive time in position stats to round 5 and expert analysis on the key DPP contenders – including a surprise late bolter.
DPP CHANGES in 2024
The three DPP changes this year will take place:
- After round 6, before round 7
- After round 11, before round 12
- After round 17, before round 18
Jason Horne-Francis
Midfield 71% Forward 29%
Horne-Francis’s forward time dropped by 1 per cent after round 5 and left SuperCoaches who traded him in hoping for FWD-MID status needing a miracle in round 6. Ken Hinkley needs to play him forward for 53 per cent of Saturday’s clash against Collingwood to push his average over his four matches to the magic 35 per cent threshold to become DPP.
Jordan Dawson
Midfield 82% Forward 18%
A shock contender to be a MID-FWD in 2024 after spending 39 per cent and 49 per cent of game time up forward in the Crows’ past two matches. He won’t get there for this round of position changes, but if Matthew Nicks persists with his new-look midfield it’s a real possibility for the next batch in round 12. Based on his early season form Dawson could be very affordable, too – and surely his form will have turned the corner by then.
Sam Clohesy
Midfield
100%
Barring a selection stunner this week, breakout star Clohesy will play his third game in round 6 and become a DEF-MID.
Charlie Comben
Defence 100%
Comben is set for DEF-FWD status if he plays his third game in round 6 after making an impressive start to life as a defender for North Melbourne. If you’re unsure about bringing him in this week, an added factor in his favour is being able to swing him back and open up another forward spot for rookies on the bubble in coming rounds.
Ryley Sanders
Midfield 62% Forward 38%
Sanders’ forward time rose by a couple of per cent before he was subbed out of the Western Bulldogs’ loss to Essendon. Now it’s over to Luke Beveridge, who holds Sanders’ fate in his hands with one game to go before the first position changes of 2024. While many coaches are trading Sanders, it’s worth considering whether he’s in your FWD line plans before you do.
Sam Darcy
Ruck 36% Forward 64%
Darcy was used at 17 ruck contests against Essendon’s twin towers Todd Goldstein and Sam Draper, resulting in a drop in his RUC percentage to just 1 per cent more than the 35 per cent threshold needed for DPP. He’ll need a greater ruck split against St Kilda to become RUC-FWD.
Zac Fisher
Defence100%
Still in more than 25,000 teams, Fisher will be able to be able to be swung into defence after round 6. The former Blue hasn’t hit the heights SuperCoaches were hoping for but has played exclusively in the backline for North Melbourne. It’s likely most coaches will leave Fisher in their forward lines and only use his DEF status as insurance.
Tom Powell
Midfield 96% Forward 4%
Only Luke Davies-Uniacke (87 per cent) and ruckman Tristan Xerri (84 per cent) have attended more centre bounces for North Melbourne than Powell, who has become an integral part of Alastair Clarkson’s engine room and is set for FWD-MID status.
Colby McKercher
Defence 73% Midfield 23% Forward 4%
The No.2 draftee is a long shot to feature in round 6 after being subbed with a rib issue against Geelong. Despite moving into the midfield in his past two games, McKercher did enough in the opening three rounds to become DEF-MID.
Nic Martin
Defence 100%
Brad Scott has stuck with Martin’s defensive switch, although he spent periods of Essendon’s win over Western Bulldogs pushing further up the ground after starting in the backline. Start planning to move him into your SuperCoach defence.
Riley Bonner
Defence 99% Midfield 1%
While his long-term job security might be an issue with Jimmy Webster set to return from suspension soon, Bonner will be a DEF-MID heading into round 7. The issue for owners is unless you plan to hold him for bench cover, Bonner’s cash generation has all but been maxed out.
Hayden Young
Defence 6% Midfield 94%
Young has rewarded those who stuck by him after 19 clangers in the first two rounds, averaging 121.6 in his last three games. He has averaged 28 disposals and seven tackles in that time playing through the Dockers midfield.
Jack Billings
Wing 36% Forward64%
Billings will become a FWD-MID after holding on by 1 per cent to MID status despite spending extra time in attack in recent games after starting his career as a Demon on a wing. Melbourne has a bye in round 6.
Zak Butters
Midfield 86% Forward 14%
Another premium midfield star SuperCoaches can forget about being able to use as FWD-MID.
Karl Amon
Defence 95% Midfield 5%
Amon has scored successive tons in the past two weeks despite Hawthorn’s poor form. SuperCoaches who consider him a viable trade in as a DEF-MID will be able to get Amon for close to his starting price.
Isaac Heeney
Midfield 83% Forward 17%
SuperCoach’s top scorer in the first month of the season is set to gain MID status after rocketing into Brownlow Medal contention while filling the void left by injuries to Luke Parker, Callum Mills and Taylor Adams. While Parker’s return might impact his midfield time, Heeney is locked in to be a FWD-MID.
Matt Roberts
Defence 91% Midfield 8% Forward 1%
Roberts has been one of the best cash cows of the season and is set to fill a valuable role when he picks up DEF status. Considering the lack of reliable defensive rookies, his DEF-MID eligiblity will come at a perfect time when tens of thousands of coaches are making plans to move on Massimo D’Ambrosio and Zac Williams.
Cam Rayner
Midfield 41% Forward 59%
Fresh off his best game as a midfielder against Melbourne (25 disposals, 14 contested possessions, nine clearances), Rayner has surged toward FWD-MID status. If he continues to have as much impact in the middle as he did in round 5, Rayner might become a serious contender for a top-six forward spot. But as a SuperCoach MID, he’s not relevant.
Luke Nankervis
Midfield 97% Forward 3%
Nankervis is listed as a defender in SuperCoach but has played almost solely in the midfield since returning to the Crows team. And he will play his third game of the year in round 6 to become DEF-MID.
Alex Sexton
Defence 90% Forward 10%
After playing the first three games Sexton will still qualify as a FWD-DEF even if he doesn’t return to the team before round 7, and that possibility seems remote with Sam Flanders taking his spot at half-back.
Max Holmes
Defence 67% Midfield 33%
Holmes’ half-back move has largely come to fruition, although he had a season-high 21 per cent centre bounce attendances against North Melbourne in round 5. Regardless, Holmes has spent more than enough time in defence to gain DEF status. Swing him back and open up a MID spot after this round.
Marcus Bontempelli
Midfield 89% Forward 11%
Forget any thoughts you had about being able to use Bontempelli as your F1. It’s not happening, and is unlikely to happen at any point this year barring a significant role change.
Buku Khamis
Defence 100%
Khamis’ DEF-FWD status will be well timed, with FWD downgrade options including Bigoa Nyuon and Blake Drury set to be on the bubble in round 7. This could be the chance to offload a rookie such as Zach Reid or Nick Coffield, swing Khamis back and trade in Nyuon or Drury.
Christian Petracca
Midfield 84% Forward 16%
SuperCoaches had been hoping Simon Goodwin would turn to Petracca to fix Melbourne’s forward line, but he has been used increasingly at centre bounces in recent games, attending a season-high 75 per cent against Brisbane.
Trent Rivers
Defence 94% Midfield6%
Rivers’ mooted midfield move has not eventuated, although he was used at 33 per cent of centre bounces in round 5. Maybe round 12 for DEF-MID?
Midfield 41% Forward 59%
Fresh off his best game as a midfielder against Melbourne (25 disposals, 14 contested possessions, nine clearances), Rayner has surged toward FWD-MID status. If he continues to have as much impact in the middle as he did in round 5, Rayner might become a serious contender for a top-six forward spot. But as a SuperCoach MID, he’s not relevant.
Luke Nankervis
Midfield 97% Forward 3%
Nankervis is listed as a defender in SuperCoach but has played almost solely in the midfield since returning to the Crows team. And he will play his third game of the year in round 6 to become DEF-MID.
Alex Sexton
Defence 90% Forward 10%
After playing the first three games Sexton will still qualify as a FWD-DEF even if he doesn’t return to the team before round 7, and that possibility seems remote with Sam Flanders taking his spot at half-back.
Max Holmes
Defence 67% Midfield 33%
Holmes’ half-back move has largely come to fruition, although he had a season-high 21 per cent centre bounce attendances against North Melbourne in round 5. Regardless, Holmes has spent more than enough time in defence to gain DEF status. Swing him back and open up a MID spot after this round.
Marcus Bontempelli
Midfield 89% Forward 11%
Forget any thoughts you had about being able to use Bontempelli as your F1. It’s not happening, and is unlikely to happen at any point this year barring a significant role change.
Buku Khamis
Defence 100%
Khamis’ DEF-FWD status will be well timed, with FWD downgrade options including Bigoa Nyuon and Blake Drury set to be on the bubble in round 7. This could be the chance to offload a rookie such as Zach Reid or Nick Coffield, swing Khamis back and trade in Nyuon or Drury.
Christian Petracca
Midfield 84% Forward 16%
SuperCoaches had been hoping Simon Goodwin would turn to Petracca to fix Melbourne’s forward line, but he has been used increasingly at centre bounces in recent games, attending a season-high 75 per cent against Brisbane.
Trent Rivers
Defence 94% Midfield6%
Rivers’ mooted midfield move has not eventuated, although he was used at 33 per cent of centre bounces in round 5. Maybe round 12 for DEF-MID?
SuperCoach AFL 2024: Tim Michell answers the burning questions for round 6
Upgrading SuperCoach teams has gone from a marathon to a sprint, but should chasing extra stars be put on hold for a crop of elite rookies? All this week’s burning questions answered.
Tim Michell
SuperCoach has always been considered a survival of the fittest.
But extra trades have turned a marathon into a sprint and fast-tracked upgrade season.
Some coaches were adding premiums to their teams weeks ago, racing to try and finish their sides before others.
Whether that tactic pays dividends or whether patience pays off remains to be seen.
But with so many rookies emerging, any plans for SuperCoach upgrades might need to be put on hold for at least a week.
With The Phantom basking in the glory of Adelaide’s first win of the year, TIM MICHELL steps into the hot seat to answer this week’s SuperCoach burning questions.
Is Sam Clohesy the second coming of Michael Barlow?
Maybe the third coming? After all, Errol Gulden broke Barlow’s long-standing record for a third-game price rise when he jumped by $123k in 2021. Clohesy has scored 108 and 124 to have a Break Even of -174 ahead of his third game, and a score of 50 will push him above $200k. It’s quite incredible that Barlow was Clohesy’s VFL coach at Werribee before he got drafted. This week, Clohesy might join him in SuperCoach folklore.
What about his teammate Will Graham, do I need him?
Yes. Graham recorded 14 tackles and scored 91 points against Hawthorn to have a Break Even of -91 this week. And Damien Hardwick is on record saying the new era had arrived at Gold Coast and he wants to play the kids. Don’t miss out on him or Clohesy this week.
Charlie Comben said this week he’s broken 24 bones. Do I trust his body or wait for Bigoa Nyuon?
While he’s awkwardly priced at $227k, Comben has made a strong case to be one of the top cash cows of downgrade season with scores of 129 and 75 in the past two rounds. The 22-year-old has a wretched injury history, but so has Elliot Yeo and look at how well he’s going. There are few better SuperCoach roles than playing in North Melbourne’s defence and Comben has amassed 17 marks and 19 intercepts in the past two rounds. Get Comben this week and Nyuon next (after a score of 89 on Sunday).
You Tweet a lot about not owning Jack Steele. Do you think he’s going to be a top-eight midfielder?
It’s hard to see how he won’t be. Steele hasn’t scored less than 119, has made about $95k and is still on the rise after scores of 142 and 143 in the past two weeks. Matt Rowell is the only midfielder with a better average after five rounds. One of the biggest factors in Steele’s favour is the lack of competition for points at St Kilda. Marcus Windhager (round 2) and Seb Ross (round 3) are the only Saints midfielders besides Steele to post SuperCoach tons this season. Rowan Marshall hits triple figures most weeks, but there’s plenty of points for him and Steele in the 3300 allotment from Champion Data for every game.
Steele has improved his numbers across the board this season, averaging 17 per cent more contested possessions, 47 per cent more metres gained, 30 per cent more clearances and 65 per cent more score involvmentes than in 2023. His kick rating has also jumped from 335th in the AFL to 83rd.
It’s a stacked field, but Steele looks every bit one of the premier SuperCoach midfielders this year – and he has games against Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the next month. In the past three seasons, only nine players have averaged 120 points or more. So the chances of Steele maintaining a 130-average are remote. But he still looks like value at $624k.
What happened to Tim English, Christian Petracca and Marcus Bontempelli?
Where do we start? English and Bontempelli both had their worst scores since round 23, 2021, against Essendon. English was decisively beaten by Todd Goldstein and is projected to be priced at less than $600k by round 8 (with games against Rowan Marshall and Sean Darcy/Luke Jackson in the next two weeks). Bontempelli won’t get that cheap but should bottom out at $70-80k less than his starting price. Petracca dropped under 95 points for the first time in 32 games, a stat which highlights his incredible consistency. Start planning to bring him in before Melbourne faces West Coast in round 10.
Why does Luke Beveridge like messing with us?
That’s a question only Bevo can answer. So far this year we’ve had Ryley Sanders subbed twice, Tom Liberatore subbed and three All-Australians named as starting subs. Although pressure is mounting, Beveridge doesn’t seem likely to go away from his unique approach.
So, do I trade Ryley Sanders this week?
Not necessarily. With a Break Even of 49, the Bulldogs No.6 draftee still has cash generation in him. Sanders has scored 99, 77 and 82 in the matches he wasn’t subbed and would make $10k in the next two weeks averaging 70.
What about Colby McKercher and Jhye Clark?
McKercher was subbed on four points with a rib injury against Geelong (before being scaled to six points). As a result he lost almost $17k and will have a Break Even of 101 when he next plays. He was shifted to the midfield in the past two games and his scoring suffered as a result. If he was to return to half-back, holders could be rewarded. But that’s a big gamble.
As for Clark, with Patrick Dangerfield due back and Cam Guthrie not far away, it’s time to take the small profit and move him on.
Massimo D’Ambrosio still has money to make. Do I cash in now if it gets me a star?
Yes. Upgrade season started weeks ago for some coaches and SuperCoach has become all about upgrading as quickly as possible in recent years. D’Ambrosio might make another $50k, but missing out on 100 points while you wait will only set your team back. D’Ambrosio to Dan Houston, for example, is a trade worth making this week.
Sean Darcy is back this week. What’s your plan for Luke Jackson?
It revolves completely around Sam Darcy getting DPP. My hope is that I can trade Jackson next round, use Darcy at R2 until Tim English bottoms out then bring English in to partner Max Gawn.
Who is Luke Nankervis?
Don’t let The Phantom hear you say that. Nankervis has cemented himself in Adelaide’s team, scoring 68 and 73 points and having 18 disposals in Saturday’s win over Carlton. At $243k it’s unlikely you will be able to afford him and Comben, but Nankervis is an option if you need defensive reinforcements.
The early byes finish this week. How do I make sure I’m ready for best 22?
Four best 18 rounds in the first six weeks of the season have helped many SuperCoaches paper over the cracks. But that’s all about to change. The best way to prepare is to make sure you’ve got depth on your bench, which is why many coaches are considering strengthening their squads with players such as Comben, Clohesy and Graham by using a boost this round.
Mac Andrew is the other defensive mid-pricer set for a spike after scores of 101 and 92 playing as an interceptor in Damien Hardwick’s defence. But who has $304k for a defender? Certainly not me.
Where is The Phantom?
The last we heard he was boarding a plane to Melbourne to personally storm AFL HQ and demand Matt Crouch’s suspension be lifted.
Upgrading SuperCoach teams has gone from a marathon to a sprint, but should chasing extra stars be put on hold for a crop of elite rookies? All this week’s burning questions answered.
SuperCoach has always been considered a survival of the fittest.
But extra trades have turned a marathon into a sprint and fast-tracked upgrade season.
Some coaches were adding premiums to their teams weeks ago, racing to try and finish their sides before others.
Whether that tactic pays dividends or whether patience pays off remains to be seen.
But with so many rookies emerging, any plans for SuperCoach upgrades might need to be put on hold for at least a week.
With The Phantom basking in the glory of Adelaide’s first win of the year, TIM MICHELL steps into the hot seat to answer this week’s SuperCoach burning questions.
Is Sam Clohesy the second coming of Michael Barlow?
Maybe the third coming? After all, Errol Gulden broke Barlow’s long-standing record for a third-game price rise when he jumped by $123k in 2021. Clohesy has scored 108 and 124 to have a Break Even of -174 ahead of his third game, and a score of 50 will push him above $200k. It’s quite incredible that Barlow was Clohesy’s VFL coach at Werribee before he got drafted. This week, Clohesy might join him in SuperCoach folklore.
What about his teammate Will Graham, do I need him?
Yes. Graham recorded 14 tackles and scored 91 points against Hawthorn to have a Break Even of -91 this week. And Damien Hardwick is on record saying the new era had arrived at Gold Coast and he wants to play the kids. Don’t miss out on him or Clohesy this week.
Charlie Comben said this week he’s broken 24 bones. Do I trust his body or wait for Bigoa Nyuon?
While he’s awkwardly priced at $227k, Comben has made a strong case to be one of the top cash cows of downgrade season with scores of 129 and 75 in the past two rounds. The 22-year-old has a wretched injury history, but so has Elliot Yeo and look at how well he’s going. There are few better SuperCoach roles than playing in North Melbourne’s defence and Comben has amassed 17 marks and 19 intercepts in the past two rounds. Get Comben this week and Nyuon next (after a score of 89 on Sunday).
You Tweet a lot about not owning Jack Steele. Do you think he’s going to be a top-eight midfielder?
It’s hard to see how he won’t be. Steele hasn’t scored less than 119, has made about $95k and is still on the rise after scores of 142 and 143 in the past two weeks. Matt Rowell is the only midfielder with a better average after five rounds. One of the biggest factors in Steele’s favour is the lack of competition for points at St Kilda. Marcus Windhager (round 2) and Seb Ross (round 3) are the only Saints midfielders besides Steele to post SuperCoach tons this season. Rowan Marshall hits triple figures most weeks, but there’s plenty of points for him and Steele in the 3300 allotment from Champion Data for every game.
Steele has improved his numbers across the board this season, averaging 17 per cent more contested possessions, 47 per cent more metres gained, 30 per cent more clearances and 65 per cent more score involvmentes than in 2023. His kick rating has also jumped from 335th in the AFL to 83rd.
It’s a stacked field, but Steele looks every bit one of the premier SuperCoach midfielders this year – and he has games against Hawthorn and North Melbourne in the next month. In the past three seasons, only nine players have averaged 120 points or more. So the chances of Steele maintaining a 130-average are remote. But he still looks like value at $624k.
What happened to Tim English, Christian Petracca and Marcus Bontempelli?
Where do we start? English and Bontempelli both had their worst scores since round 23, 2021, against Essendon. English was decisively beaten by Todd Goldstein and is projected to be priced at less than $600k by round 8 (with games against Rowan Marshall and Sean Darcy/Luke Jackson in the next two weeks). Bontempelli won’t get that cheap but should bottom out at $70-80k less than his starting price. Petracca dropped under 95 points for the first time in 32 games, a stat which highlights his incredible consistency. Start planning to bring him in before Melbourne faces West Coast in round 10.
Why does Luke Beveridge like messing with us?
That’s a question only Bevo can answer. So far this year we’ve had Ryley Sanders subbed twice, Tom Liberatore subbed and three All-Australians named as starting subs. Although pressure is mounting, Beveridge doesn’t seem likely to go away from his unique approach.
So, do I trade Ryley Sanders this week?
Not necessarily. With a Break Even of 49, the Bulldogs No.6 draftee still has cash generation in him. Sanders has scored 99, 77 and 82 in the matches he wasn’t subbed and would make $10k in the next two weeks averaging 70.
What about Colby McKercher and Jhye Clark?
McKercher was subbed on four points with a rib injury against Geelong (before being scaled to six points). As a result he lost almost $17k and will have a Break Even of 101 when he next plays. He was shifted to the midfield in the past two games and his scoring suffered as a result. If he was to return to half-back, holders could be rewarded. But that’s a big gamble.
As for Clark, with Patrick Dangerfield due back and Cam Guthrie not far away, it’s time to take the small profit and move him on.
Massimo D’Ambrosio still has money to make. Do I cash in now if it gets me a star?
Yes. Upgrade season started weeks ago for some coaches and SuperCoach has become all about upgrading as quickly as possible in recent years. D’Ambrosio might make another $50k, but missing out on 100 points while you wait will only set your team back. D’Ambrosio to Dan Houston, for example, is a trade worth making this week.
Sean Darcy is back this week. What’s your plan for Luke Jackson?
It revolves completely around Sam Darcy getting DPP. My hope is that I can trade Jackson next round, use Darcy at R2 until Tim English bottoms out then bring English in to partner Max Gawn.
Who is Luke Nankervis?
Don’t let The Phantom hear you say that. Nankervis has cemented himself in Adelaide’s team, scoring 68 and 73 points and having 18 disposals in Saturday’s win over Carlton. At $243k it’s unlikely you will be able to afford him and Comben, but Nankervis is an option if you need defensive reinforcements.
The early byes finish this week. How do I make sure I’m ready for best 22?
Four best 18 rounds in the first six weeks of the season have helped many SuperCoaches paper over the cracks. But that’s all about to change. The best way to prepare is to make sure you’ve got depth on your bench, which is why many coaches are considering strengthening their squads with players such as Comben, Clohesy and Graham by using a boost this round.
Mac Andrew is the other defensive mid-pricer set for a spike after scores of 101 and 92 playing as an interceptor in Damien Hardwick’s defence. But who has $304k for a defender? Certainly not me.
Where is The Phantom?
The last we heard he was boarding a plane to Melbourne to personally storm AFL HQ and demand Matt Crouch’s suspension be lifted.
SuperCoach AFL 2024: Which rookies to buy, sell for round 6
Quality cheapies are on the bubble and some popular picks are hitting the wall. Who is ready to cash in and who still has money to make? See the intel you need to plan future trades.
April 16, 2024 - 3:49PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
We're heading into the last of the early bye rounds in round 6, where BEST 18 will be here to save us for one final week (until the byes kick in again in round 12). There is an abundance of juicy cash cows on the bubble or soon-to-be on the bubble to help you get to the top level premiums as we begin to enter 'upgrade season'! Now is the time to grab the Swans or Pies you've always wanted returning from the bye or perhaps bid farewell to a Demon or Tiger as they pick up the blue dot this week. Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz discuss all the SuperCoach hot topics ahead of another MASSIVE week of trading! Some of the best cheapies of the season are queuing up to be traded into SuperCoach teams before round 6.
Pick them now or miss the high-speed money train.
At the same time, some of the most popular rookie starting picks are hitting the wall and need to be traded or risk losing money next week – some a lot earlier than expected.
Who stays and who goes? Where can we generate the all-important cash to bring extra superstars into our teams?
See our rookie rankings for round 6 below.
BUY
1. Sam Clohesy $102,400 DEF | Average: 116 | Break Even -174
2. Will Graham $117,300 DEF/MID | Av: 79 | BE -91
3. Charlie Comben $227,100 FWD | Av: 102 | BE -75
4. Bigoa Nyuon $123,900 | Score: 89 | BE -41
5. Hugo Garcia $117,300 MID/FWD | Score: 43 | BE 3
6. Kai Lohmann $205,200 FWD | Av: 47.4 | BE: -52
7. Mykelti Lefau $184,500 FWD | Av: 55.5 | BE -52
8. Kane McAuliffe $117,300 MID | Av: 37 | BE -7
9. Max Ramsden $123,900 FWD | Av: 48 | BE -26
10. Ethan Read $171,300 RUC | Av: 49 | BE: -1
Clohesy only needs to score in the 50s to make over $100,000 in one hit after topping the ton in his first two AFL appearances. If you weren’t one of the almost 70,000 coaches who traded him in before his second game, stop reading this article and add him to your team now!
If it wasn’t for Clohesy we would be raving about his teammate Graham’s projected $62,000 gain after his next game. He started slowly against the Hawks but is being trusted in a key role by Damien Hardwick, attending 43 per cent of centre bounces and laying 14 tackles on his way to 91 points. Dual-position status makes him a must-have as well.
If you brought in one of the Suns last week or have room for a triple downgrade, Comben is another attractive option after clunking 11 intercept marks (six contested) in the past two games in a new role in North Melbourne’s defence. He comes at a higher price point and scoring around 70 each week will see his value top out at about $330k in a month – is that enough to justify the investment? That picture will change if he has another moster return like his 129-point game in round 4.
It’s a big gap from the top three to the next bracket and you can wait a week to bring in four of the next five players on this week’s rankings.
Nyuon had 19 disposals, seven marks and took two kick-ins in his Kangaroos debut, but the fact he was in the VFL for the first four rounds would indicate he has to keep playing well to keep his spot – remember Toby Pink.
Keep two Tigers in mind after Richmond’s bye – Lefau is still gettable despite spiking in value after kicking three goals in his fourth AFL game against the Eagles. With Richmond’s injury woes up forward, he’ll be the focal point for a while.
Teammate Kane McAuliffe will be on the bubble in round 7. The Tigers’ midfield has been hit even harder, so Adem Yze has no choice but to play the kids. That 37 average includes his first game when he played extremely limited game time as the sub.
Garcia could be an even brighter prospect after picking up 11 disposals and laying seven tackles in a quarter after coming on as the Saints’ sub at three quarter-time against GWS. Hopefully he gets a full game against the Dogs and we can look at him next week.
Kai Lohmann is something of a forgotten rookie this year. He has the fourth-lowest Break Even in the comp this week after scores of 81 and 88 in his past two games, but he was the starting sub in each of the Lions’ first three matches, which is enough to scare me off.
After a 71 in his first game for the year Ramsden scored 25 from six disposals against Gold Coast, and he could be out of the team when Mitch Lewis is fit, although that is still 1-2 weeks away.
SELL
1. Colby McKercher $282,900 MID | Av: 63.4 | BE: 101
2. Jack Carroll $242,300 MID | Av: 59.2 | BE: 46
3. Caleb Windsor $251,400 MID/FWD | Av: 54.2 | BE: 44
4. Alex Sexton $182,800 FWD | Avg: 61 | BE: -6
5. Jhye Clark $183,000 MID | Av: 34.2 | BE 74
6. Aaron Cadman $271,400 FWD | Av: 66.2 | BE: 40
7. Blake Howes $226,600 DEF | Av: 59.5 | BE: -21
8. Nick Coffield $123,900 | Av: 26 | BE: 18
Playing the money game the unlucky McKercher is top of the list due to the value attached to him, and the fact he is projected to drop another $17,000 in value if he does play next weekend. If you hold him, it’s a long-term play.
Carroll was relegated to the sub role with Sam Walsh back in the Blues’ line-up and is clearly on the fringe of the best 22. His Break Even of 46 perilously high if he gets the vest again.
Windsor has maxed out in price and Sexton suddenly feels a long way from Damien Hardwick’s plans.
Howes got his BE last round and added $3300 to his price tag, resetting his Break Even to a much more achievable 21 this round. With Christian Salem out for a month he could make some more money but if chopping him is your best avenue to Clohesy or Graham, don’t hesitate.
Clark’s Break Even of 74 looks impossible for a player who scored just two points on the weekend after starting as the sub. Is he worth cashing in for a measly $59k profit? No harm in moving him on but trading out a player who will get a bigger immediate cash hit could be a smarter play this week.
HOLD
Ryley Sanders $310,600 MID | Av: 69.4 | BE: 49
Harley Reid $318,700 MID/FWD | Av: 108 | BE -18
Jeremy Sharp $304,100 MID | Av: 77 | BE -7
Matt Roberts $335,900 MID | Av: 83 | BE -13
Darcy Wilson $204,300 MID/FWD | Av: 54 | BE -3
Jacob Wehr $245,200 MID | Av: 59 | BE: 10
Oliver Dempsey $298,000 FWD | Av: 75 | BE 33
Sanders has already been traded out by almost 7000 coaches after being Bevoed for the second time this season. Surely he escapes the sub vest this week with Tom Liberatore missing; when given a full game he has scores of 99, 79 and 82.
Some were thinking of moving on Reid early but he showed why that’s a bad idea with his first career ton. Sharp’s 54 last round would have disappointed new owners but he still has a negative BE so there’s no rush on a player who has already made $180k from his starting value.
Of the others on this list Dempsey is in the most trouble, demonstrating how one low score can have a dramatic impact on a rookie’s cash generating potential.
Quality cheapies are on the bubble and some popular picks are hitting the wall. Who is ready to cash in and who still has money to make? See the intel you need to plan future trades.
April 16, 2024 - 3:49PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
We're heading into the last of the early bye rounds in round 6, where BEST 18 will be here to save us for one final week (until the byes kick in again in round 12). There is an abundance of juicy cash cows on the bubble or soon-to-be on the bubble to help you get to the top level premiums as we begin to enter 'upgrade season'! Now is the time to grab the Swans or Pies you've always wanted returning from the bye or perhaps bid farewell to a Demon or Tiger as they pick up the blue dot this week. Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz discuss all the SuperCoach hot topics ahead of another MASSIVE week of trading! Some of the best cheapies of the season are queuing up to be traded into SuperCoach teams before round 6.
Pick them now or miss the high-speed money train.
At the same time, some of the most popular rookie starting picks are hitting the wall and need to be traded or risk losing money next week – some a lot earlier than expected.
Who stays and who goes? Where can we generate the all-important cash to bring extra superstars into our teams?
See our rookie rankings for round 6 below.
BUY
1. Sam Clohesy $102,400 DEF | Average: 116 | Break Even -174
2. Will Graham $117,300 DEF/MID | Av: 79 | BE -91
3. Charlie Comben $227,100 FWD | Av: 102 | BE -75
4. Bigoa Nyuon $123,900 | Score: 89 | BE -41
5. Hugo Garcia $117,300 MID/FWD | Score: 43 | BE 3
6. Kai Lohmann $205,200 FWD | Av: 47.4 | BE: -52
7. Mykelti Lefau $184,500 FWD | Av: 55.5 | BE -52
8. Kane McAuliffe $117,300 MID | Av: 37 | BE -7
9. Max Ramsden $123,900 FWD | Av: 48 | BE -26
10. Ethan Read $171,300 RUC | Av: 49 | BE: -1
Clohesy only needs to score in the 50s to make over $100,000 in one hit after topping the ton in his first two AFL appearances. If you weren’t one of the almost 70,000 coaches who traded him in before his second game, stop reading this article and add him to your team now!
If it wasn’t for Clohesy we would be raving about his teammate Graham’s projected $62,000 gain after his next game. He started slowly against the Hawks but is being trusted in a key role by Damien Hardwick, attending 43 per cent of centre bounces and laying 14 tackles on his way to 91 points. Dual-position status makes him a must-have as well.
If you brought in one of the Suns last week or have room for a triple downgrade, Comben is another attractive option after clunking 11 intercept marks (six contested) in the past two games in a new role in North Melbourne’s defence. He comes at a higher price point and scoring around 70 each week will see his value top out at about $330k in a month – is that enough to justify the investment? That picture will change if he has another moster return like his 129-point game in round 4.
It’s a big gap from the top three to the next bracket and you can wait a week to bring in four of the next five players on this week’s rankings.
Nyuon had 19 disposals, seven marks and took two kick-ins in his Kangaroos debut, but the fact he was in the VFL for the first four rounds would indicate he has to keep playing well to keep his spot – remember Toby Pink.
Keep two Tigers in mind after Richmond’s bye – Lefau is still gettable despite spiking in value after kicking three goals in his fourth AFL game against the Eagles. With Richmond’s injury woes up forward, he’ll be the focal point for a while.
Teammate Kane McAuliffe will be on the bubble in round 7. The Tigers’ midfield has been hit even harder, so Adem Yze has no choice but to play the kids. That 37 average includes his first game when he played extremely limited game time as the sub.
Garcia could be an even brighter prospect after picking up 11 disposals and laying seven tackles in a quarter after coming on as the Saints’ sub at three quarter-time against GWS. Hopefully he gets a full game against the Dogs and we can look at him next week.
Kai Lohmann is something of a forgotten rookie this year. He has the fourth-lowest Break Even in the comp this week after scores of 81 and 88 in his past two games, but he was the starting sub in each of the Lions’ first three matches, which is enough to scare me off.
After a 71 in his first game for the year Ramsden scored 25 from six disposals against Gold Coast, and he could be out of the team when Mitch Lewis is fit, although that is still 1-2 weeks away.
SELL
1. Colby McKercher $282,900 MID | Av: 63.4 | BE: 101
2. Jack Carroll $242,300 MID | Av: 59.2 | BE: 46
3. Caleb Windsor $251,400 MID/FWD | Av: 54.2 | BE: 44
4. Alex Sexton $182,800 FWD | Avg: 61 | BE: -6
5. Jhye Clark $183,000 MID | Av: 34.2 | BE 74
6. Aaron Cadman $271,400 FWD | Av: 66.2 | BE: 40
7. Blake Howes $226,600 DEF | Av: 59.5 | BE: -21
8. Nick Coffield $123,900 | Av: 26 | BE: 18
Playing the money game the unlucky McKercher is top of the list due to the value attached to him, and the fact he is projected to drop another $17,000 in value if he does play next weekend. If you hold him, it’s a long-term play.
Carroll was relegated to the sub role with Sam Walsh back in the Blues’ line-up and is clearly on the fringe of the best 22. His Break Even of 46 perilously high if he gets the vest again.
Windsor has maxed out in price and Sexton suddenly feels a long way from Damien Hardwick’s plans.
Howes got his BE last round and added $3300 to his price tag, resetting his Break Even to a much more achievable 21 this round. With Christian Salem out for a month he could make some more money but if chopping him is your best avenue to Clohesy or Graham, don’t hesitate.
Clark’s Break Even of 74 looks impossible for a player who scored just two points on the weekend after starting as the sub. Is he worth cashing in for a measly $59k profit? No harm in moving him on but trading out a player who will get a bigger immediate cash hit could be a smarter play this week.
HOLD
Ryley Sanders $310,600 MID | Av: 69.4 | BE: 49
Harley Reid $318,700 MID/FWD | Av: 108 | BE -18
Jeremy Sharp $304,100 MID | Av: 77 | BE -7
Matt Roberts $335,900 MID | Av: 83 | BE -13
Darcy Wilson $204,300 MID/FWD | Av: 54 | BE -3
Jacob Wehr $245,200 MID | Av: 59 | BE: 10
Oliver Dempsey $298,000 FWD | Av: 75 | BE 33
Sanders has already been traded out by almost 7000 coaches after being Bevoed for the second time this season. Surely he escapes the sub vest this week with Tom Liberatore missing; when given a full game he has scores of 99, 79 and 82.
Some were thinking of moving on Reid early but he showed why that’s a bad idea with his first career ton. Sharp’s 54 last round would have disappointed new owners but he still has a negative BE so there’s no rush on a player who has already made $180k from his starting value.
Of the others on this list Dempsey is in the most trouble, demonstrating how one low score can have a dramatic impact on a rookie’s cash generating potential.
SuperCoach AFL 2024 trade guide: Experts' verdict on round 6 moves, best targets
From rookies to premiums, there are no shortage of great trade options this week. Who is getting it right? Our experts have their say on the most popular trades for round 6.
Tim Michell, Al Paton, Patch, Tarquin Oakley and Dan Batten
When is three trades not enough?
Many SuperCoaches will be breaking out a Trade Boost this week to grab some outstanding rookies or reach for an early upgrade.
Our experts have their say on the 10 most traded in and 10 most traded out players this week.
Scroll down for the full round 6 trade guide.
MOST TRADED IN
1. WILL GRAHAM $117,300 DEF/MID
Al Paton: BUY. Dimma has spun the magnets, sending Alex Sexton to the VFL, Sam Flanders to half-back and Graham to the centre square. Will be a nice link with Matt Roberts and Co after next week’s DPP changes.
Tim Michell: BUY. As good as Graham’s 14 tackles were against Hawthorn, I’m more buoyed by the fact he’s had 29 centre bounce attendances in his first two matches. Looks a steal as a DEF-MID.
Patch: BUY: Get him in, no questions asked. Still slightly worried he’ll be sub at some point but will make enough cash to not be worried by it.
Tarquin Oakley: BUY: 14 tackles against the Hawks! That is SuperCoach gold.
Dan Batten: Absolute no-bainer. A tackling machine and was exposed at VFL level last year, so he is capable against senior bodies. His midfield minutes should help him make a heap of cash.
2. SAM CLOHESY $102,400 DEF
AP: BUY. If you didn’t last week, get him now.
TM: BUY. And then hope he continues his barnstorming start and breaks Errol Gulden’s record for the biggest third-game price rise in SuperCoach history.
Patch: BUY: The most essential rookie we’ll have all year. Move heaven and earth to get him in if you haven’t already.
TO: BUY: He really should be the highest owned player in the game after this week.
DB: BUY. You might as well give the game up if you’re not trading him in.
3. CHARLIE COMBEN $227,100 FWD
AP: CONSIDER. Fun to watch him clunking big intercept marks and will be a nice money-maker, but not a must-have at a slightly awkward price.
TM: CONSIDER. Not as sold as some coaches on Comben, especially with his teammate Bigoa Nyuon impressing at the weekend with 89 points. Byuon is more than $100k cheaper, but won’t get DEF-FWD status after this round like Comben.
Patch: BUY. Not as essential as the other two but yeah nah he’ll make some cash. Just don’t expect him to average more than 80.
TO: BUY: With Kallan Dawson out for a few weeks his job security is solid and he’s scoring well enough to be an option for our sides
DB: CONSIDER. Not a must-have at that price but should make at least $100k. But will he clunk five intercept marks every week?
4. SAM WALSH $576,800 MID
AP: CONSIDER. Recurring back problems and a restricted pre-season make me nervous but he’ll be almost irresistable at that price if he tons up again this week.
TM: BUY. You can afford to wait another week before his price rise, but Walsh was everywhere on his return to the Carlton team and his score reflected that. You’ll be on edge that his back issues could flare up again, but that risk shouldn’t put you off.
Patch: CONSIDER. If you’re upgrading in the midfield this week there are worse options – like Hugh Greenwood. He’d be a terrible option! So, Sam Walsh is much better. However, you’ve got another week to take a look, or to save up cash.
TO: CONSIDER: His price is going to be the same next week but man that 166 looked amazing.
DB: WAIT. I’m happy to have another look at Walsh considering it was just his first week back from injury. But boy was it a stellar return.
5. BIGOA NYUON $123,900 FWD
AP: WAIT. I’ll be looking to bring in another cheapie next week and he’s on the short list with Blake Drury, Hugo Garcia and Kane McAuliffe.
TM: BUY. No real urgency, but I prefer him over Comben with the $100k saving. The former Tiger had seven marks and seven intercepts against Geelong.
Patch: PASS: We’ve got one more week to have a look at Biggy, and considering the rollercoaster which is North Melbourne’s key defender stocks I’d urge people to have another gander.
TO: CONSIDER: Would like to wait another week but those that went early on both Suns rookies and are now searching for another cheapie might be tempted to go early on Biggy.
DB: BUY. With Kallan Dawson out for the next two to three weeks, I think you can confidently jump on Biggy a week early.
6. ISAAC HEENEY $638,400 FWD
AP: BUY. Not ideal to bring in players at their top price – but Heeney’s Break Even is 50 so he’s still going up. And he’s a lock to be one of the topscoring forwards this year.
TM: BUY. The midfield role is surely going to stick considering he’s now one of the Brownlow Medal favourites. Every week without Heeney you’re losing points other coaches.
Patch: BUY. I’m doing it. Being him in, folks.
TO: BUY: Do it.
7. JACK STEELE $624,400 MID
AP: BUY. Ideally I’d be looking for a discounted premium but the likes of Petracca and Bontempelli are a few weeks from bottoming out. Expensive but worth it.
TM: BUY. I’m sick of not owning him and you probably are, too. He’s not going to average 130 for the season – that’s Gary Ablett Jr territory – but St Kilda has a great run of fixtures in the next 6-8 weeks and Steele has little competition for points from his teammates.
Patch: BUY: Yeah, he’s good.
TO: BUY: Just keeps on putting up massive scores and is a great VC option on Thursday night.
DB: CONSIDER. I did trade him in for Brodie Grundy last week but there’s just something about trading in $600k+ players.
8. ELLIOT YEO $530,400 DEF/MID
AP: PASS. Was incredible on Sunday but bear in mind Richmond’s centre square setup was often Thomson Dow, Jack Graham and Kane McAuliffe. Brilliant starting pick but there is better value out there now.
TM: PASS. You had to start Yeo if you wanted him. I learned the hard way last year it’s not worth burning two trades on him.
Patch: CONSIDER: I spruiked him on the SuperCoach podcast but there are valid concerns around his durability ... however he seems to be over the chronic stuff? Maybe? He’s scoring like a house on fire and you don’t need to take out a mortgage to bring him in. At least not yet.
TO: CONSIDER: He’s currently the third-best premium defender out there, but he’s also injury prone and you might have just missed out on his highest-scoring game of the year.
DB: BUY. Only injury is standing in his way of him continuing his strong start to the season.
9. HUGO GARCIA $117,300 DEF/MID
AP: WAIT. Attended 10 centre bounces in the last quarter after coming on as the sub last week. I’m very interested. Give him a full game this week, Ross.
TM: WAIT. Loved his cameo as the sub on debut for St Kilda, but there’s little urgency to get Garcia. Hopefully Ross Lyon gives him a full game this week so we can properly assess his SuperCoach credentials.
Patch: PASS. Wait another week.
TO: PASS: Can’t jump on a player who’s played 44 minutes of game time just yet.
DB: WAIT. Hold up, this kid has only played the one game and it was as the sub.
10. SAM FLANDERS $556,600 MID/FWD
AP: BUY. With Luke Jackson wobbling it’s Heeney and Flanders in the forward line then daylight. Still not too expensive.
TM: BUY. If even Finn Maginness can’t stop him, then Flanders is destined to be one of the topscoring forwards this year. He might hit $600k in the next few weeks.
Patch: BUY. Gonna be a top-three forward. Isn’t going to be this cheap for a while. Climb aboard while you can.
TO: BUY: What are you waiting for? A must have.
DB: BUY. I was unsure about the halfback role but he managed to ton even with some attention from Finn Maginness.
From rookies to premiums, there are no shortage of great trade options this week. Who is getting it right? Our experts have their say on the most popular trades for round 6.
Tim Michell, Al Paton, Patch, Tarquin Oakley and Dan Batten
When is three trades not enough?
Many SuperCoaches will be breaking out a Trade Boost this week to grab some outstanding rookies or reach for an early upgrade.
Our experts have their say on the 10 most traded in and 10 most traded out players this week.
Scroll down for the full round 6 trade guide.
MOST TRADED IN
1. WILL GRAHAM $117,300 DEF/MID
Al Paton: BUY. Dimma has spun the magnets, sending Alex Sexton to the VFL, Sam Flanders to half-back and Graham to the centre square. Will be a nice link with Matt Roberts and Co after next week’s DPP changes.
Tim Michell: BUY. As good as Graham’s 14 tackles were against Hawthorn, I’m more buoyed by the fact he’s had 29 centre bounce attendances in his first two matches. Looks a steal as a DEF-MID.
Patch: BUY: Get him in, no questions asked. Still slightly worried he’ll be sub at some point but will make enough cash to not be worried by it.
Tarquin Oakley: BUY: 14 tackles against the Hawks! That is SuperCoach gold.
Dan Batten: Absolute no-bainer. A tackling machine and was exposed at VFL level last year, so he is capable against senior bodies. His midfield minutes should help him make a heap of cash.
2. SAM CLOHESY $102,400 DEF
AP: BUY. If you didn’t last week, get him now.
TM: BUY. And then hope he continues his barnstorming start and breaks Errol Gulden’s record for the biggest third-game price rise in SuperCoach history.
Patch: BUY: The most essential rookie we’ll have all year. Move heaven and earth to get him in if you haven’t already.
TO: BUY: He really should be the highest owned player in the game after this week.
DB: BUY. You might as well give the game up if you’re not trading him in.
3. CHARLIE COMBEN $227,100 FWD
AP: CONSIDER. Fun to watch him clunking big intercept marks and will be a nice money-maker, but not a must-have at a slightly awkward price.
TM: CONSIDER. Not as sold as some coaches on Comben, especially with his teammate Bigoa Nyuon impressing at the weekend with 89 points. Byuon is more than $100k cheaper, but won’t get DEF-FWD status after this round like Comben.
Patch: BUY. Not as essential as the other two but yeah nah he’ll make some cash. Just don’t expect him to average more than 80.
TO: BUY: With Kallan Dawson out for a few weeks his job security is solid and he’s scoring well enough to be an option for our sides
DB: CONSIDER. Not a must-have at that price but should make at least $100k. But will he clunk five intercept marks every week?
4. SAM WALSH $576,800 MID
AP: CONSIDER. Recurring back problems and a restricted pre-season make me nervous but he’ll be almost irresistable at that price if he tons up again this week.
TM: BUY. You can afford to wait another week before his price rise, but Walsh was everywhere on his return to the Carlton team and his score reflected that. You’ll be on edge that his back issues could flare up again, but that risk shouldn’t put you off.
Patch: CONSIDER. If you’re upgrading in the midfield this week there are worse options – like Hugh Greenwood. He’d be a terrible option! So, Sam Walsh is much better. However, you’ve got another week to take a look, or to save up cash.
TO: CONSIDER: His price is going to be the same next week but man that 166 looked amazing.
DB: WAIT. I’m happy to have another look at Walsh considering it was just his first week back from injury. But boy was it a stellar return.
5. BIGOA NYUON $123,900 FWD
AP: WAIT. I’ll be looking to bring in another cheapie next week and he’s on the short list with Blake Drury, Hugo Garcia and Kane McAuliffe.
TM: BUY. No real urgency, but I prefer him over Comben with the $100k saving. The former Tiger had seven marks and seven intercepts against Geelong.
Patch: PASS: We’ve got one more week to have a look at Biggy, and considering the rollercoaster which is North Melbourne’s key defender stocks I’d urge people to have another gander.
TO: CONSIDER: Would like to wait another week but those that went early on both Suns rookies and are now searching for another cheapie might be tempted to go early on Biggy.
DB: BUY. With Kallan Dawson out for the next two to three weeks, I think you can confidently jump on Biggy a week early.
6. ISAAC HEENEY $638,400 FWD
AP: BUY. Not ideal to bring in players at their top price – but Heeney’s Break Even is 50 so he’s still going up. And he’s a lock to be one of the topscoring forwards this year.
TM: BUY. The midfield role is surely going to stick considering he’s now one of the Brownlow Medal favourites. Every week without Heeney you’re losing points other coaches.
Patch: BUY. I’m doing it. Being him in, folks.
TO: BUY: Do it.
7. JACK STEELE $624,400 MID
AP: BUY. Ideally I’d be looking for a discounted premium but the likes of Petracca and Bontempelli are a few weeks from bottoming out. Expensive but worth it.
TM: BUY. I’m sick of not owning him and you probably are, too. He’s not going to average 130 for the season – that’s Gary Ablett Jr territory – but St Kilda has a great run of fixtures in the next 6-8 weeks and Steele has little competition for points from his teammates.
Patch: BUY: Yeah, he’s good.
TO: BUY: Just keeps on putting up massive scores and is a great VC option on Thursday night.
DB: CONSIDER. I did trade him in for Brodie Grundy last week but there’s just something about trading in $600k+ players.
8. ELLIOT YEO $530,400 DEF/MID
AP: PASS. Was incredible on Sunday but bear in mind Richmond’s centre square setup was often Thomson Dow, Jack Graham and Kane McAuliffe. Brilliant starting pick but there is better value out there now.
TM: PASS. You had to start Yeo if you wanted him. I learned the hard way last year it’s not worth burning two trades on him.
Patch: CONSIDER: I spruiked him on the SuperCoach podcast but there are valid concerns around his durability ... however he seems to be over the chronic stuff? Maybe? He’s scoring like a house on fire and you don’t need to take out a mortgage to bring him in. At least not yet.
TO: CONSIDER: He’s currently the third-best premium defender out there, but he’s also injury prone and you might have just missed out on his highest-scoring game of the year.
DB: BUY. Only injury is standing in his way of him continuing his strong start to the season.
9. HUGO GARCIA $117,300 DEF/MID
AP: WAIT. Attended 10 centre bounces in the last quarter after coming on as the sub last week. I’m very interested. Give him a full game this week, Ross.
TM: WAIT. Loved his cameo as the sub on debut for St Kilda, but there’s little urgency to get Garcia. Hopefully Ross Lyon gives him a full game this week so we can properly assess his SuperCoach credentials.
Patch: PASS. Wait another week.
TO: PASS: Can’t jump on a player who’s played 44 minutes of game time just yet.
DB: WAIT. Hold up, this kid has only played the one game and it was as the sub.
10. SAM FLANDERS $556,600 MID/FWD
AP: BUY. With Luke Jackson wobbling it’s Heeney and Flanders in the forward line then daylight. Still not too expensive.
TM: BUY. If even Finn Maginness can’t stop him, then Flanders is destined to be one of the topscoring forwards this year. He might hit $600k in the next few weeks.
Patch: BUY. Gonna be a top-three forward. Isn’t going to be this cheap for a while. Climb aboard while you can.
TO: BUY: What are you waiting for? A must have.
DB: BUY. I was unsure about the halfback role but he managed to ton even with some attention from Finn Maginness.
MOST TRADED OUT
1. COLBY MCKERCHER $282,900 MID
AP: TRADE. Extremely unlucky but Clarko seemed set on turning him into a midfielder before he was injured, a role that has killed off his SuperCoach scoring and cash generation at least for the next month.
TM: CONSIDER. The Roos aren’t completely ruling him out for this week after he was subbed with a rib issue on Sunday. McKercher’s Break Even is high, but it will only take one strong score for him to start making money again. And he’s about to become DEF-MID.
Patch: TRADE: Sorry Colby, it’s not you, it’s the algorithm which determines pricing making you untenable to keep in my side. OK, it’s also me. You did good, kid.
TO: CONSIDER: A toughie. You either trade, or hold him for the long term because it will take a while for him to regenerate some cash. North have confirmed he should play this week.
DB: TRADE. Has that score of 6 in his three-week average and he is set for a stint on the sidelines. Could still go on to average strong numbers, but the arrival of Clohesy means he isn’t really needed.
DB: BUY. It is probably now or never, and deathriding him hoping he moves out of the midfield is unlikely to end well.
2. JHYE CLARK $183,000 MID
AP: TRADE/HOLD. Not going to make us money but won’t get you much in a trade, either. Could stash him on the bench and get more out of McKercher or Carroll this week.
TM: TRADE. Dangerfield back this week and Cam Guthrie not far away. You don’t score points in the VFL.
Patch: TRADE: Clark is one of the lower priorities for me as he doesn’t have far to fall price-wise. Although fall he will after a grand total of *checks notes* 2?! on the weekend. Get outta here, buddy.
TO: TRADE: Break Even is too high now after a sub game and Dangerfield is due back very soon.
DB: CONSIDER. Not an absolute must to get rid of given he may come out for Patrick Dangerfield this week.
3. BLAKE HOWES $226,600 DEF
AP: TRADE/HOLD. Happily trade if it helps your team, but if you keep him he will make a little more money. You wouldn’t want him on the field when we go back to best 22 scoring next week, though.
TM: CONSIDER. Looked good against Port Adelaide and Melbourne’s defensive injuries have him guaranteed to stay in the team for at least a few more weeks.
Patch: TRADE: On the bye, made his cash, and a breakeven of 21 isn’t even a real certainty. See ya.
TO: HOLD: If you held last week you should hold him over his bye in a best 18 week. Has more cash to make.
DB: HOLD. His low score of 26 is out of his rolling average now and he showed some good signs in the loss to Brisbane. He does have the bye this week, but he won’t make you that much cash anyway.
4. RYLEY SANDERS $310,600 MID
AP: HOLD. Had Ryley and McKercher pegged for $400k rookies at the start of the year and think he could still get there with a bit of luck. Could get DPP this week, too.
TM: CONSIDER. But only sell if it guarantees you an uber premium. Break even of 49 is very achievable and Sanders has scored 99, 72 and 88 when he’s played full games. Surely Bevo can’t sub him again?
Patch: HOLD: Ryley’s been Bevo’d a few times now.
TO: HOLD: So close to a MID-FWD DPP and Sanders could be a really handy addition up there – if Bevo plays him for four quarters.
DB: HOLD. With the potential for forward status next week and a more prominent midfield role beckoning with Tom Liberatore sidelined, you should give him another week.
5. CALEB WINDSOR $251,500 MID/FWD
AP: TRADE. Very tradeable but if he’s sitting on your bench he’s not a high priority.
TM: TRADE. Looks a great talent but not scoring well enough or consistently enough to be a money maker.
Patch: CONSIDER: He’s done his job, but with a Break Even of 44 you could hold him a bit longer and see if you can squeeze any more juice out of the lemon.
TO: TRADE: A better option to trade out than Howes on the bye with no guarantee he’ll make his 44 Break Even.
DB: CONSIDER. Probably not going to make a heap more coin, but could feast on the Richmond carcass in round seven.
6. JAMES JORDON $350,700 MID/FWD
AP: TRADE. Is playing this week but all the other reasons to trade him last week still apply.
TM: SELL. Jordon’s role looks shot after the return to Taylor Adams, and Luke Parker isn’t far away, either.
Patch: TRADE: Yeet this man from your side. He’s made some cash, scored some points, but with Adams back and Parker another week away he’ll be in the sub vest sooner rather than later.
TO: TRADE: Should have hit that trade button last week.
DB: TRADE. Look to upgrade him to a premium.
7. TOBY PINK $146,800 DEF
AP: TRADE. Take the $44k profit to Clohesy and run.
TM: HOLD. Why would you sell a rookie for a $20k profit?
Patch: TRADE. See: Jhye Clark, except he’s in no danger of losing cash. You want to make sure you have as few non-playing rookies as possible, though.
TO: CONSIDER: If you don’t have rookies that will be losing cash if you hold them, then you can look to move on Pink.
DB: TRADE. If it gets you to Clohesy or Graham, otherwise don’t worry about it.
8. JACK CARROLL $242,300 MID
AP: TRADE. Starting as the sub killed his money making potential and clearly outside the first-choice midfield.
TM: CONSIDER. Carlton has to replace Mitch McGovern and Adam Saad this week and although Carroll isn’t a defender, he’ll at least come into the thinking at match committee. If he’s not named, easy sell.
Patch: TRADE: He’s back in the sub vest, and while I wanted another $50k out of him, it’s time for Jack to go.
TO: CONSIDER: With Sam Walsh back he was pushed to the sub vest. You might have to wait until Saturday afternoon to see if he makes the starting 22, which makes him a tricky hold.
DB: CONSIDER. Watch to see if he is the sub again, but you can probably afford to cut and run.
9. ALEX SEXTON $182,800 FWD
AP: SELL. Had 23 touches at halftime in the VFL but plenty in front of him in the selection queue now.
TM: SELL. He’s not playing AFL again anytime soon. As Damien Hardwick said, the kids are taking over at Gold Coast.
Patch: TRADE: See: Toby Pink.
TO: TRADE: Flanders has taken his spot at half back.
DB: CONSIDER. Will get DEF-FWD DPP at the end of this round so if you have someone like Buku Khamis, he could be a handy switcheroo
10. NICK COFFIELD $123,900 DEF
AP: TRADE/HOLD. This has to be the week to finally send one of Coffield or Zach Reid packing from my defence ... except trading a rookie with money attached creates so many more possibilities. I can get away with it for one more week, can’t I?
TM: HOLD. Unless you badly need to free up a defensive spot. Sideways trading $123k rookies always feels like a waste.
Patch: TRADE: See: Alex Sexton.
TO: CONSIDER: With Williams, D’Ambrosio, Clohesy and Graham all scoring well you might need to consider getting rid of this dead rookie to free up a spot soon.
DB: TRADE. Time to get some cash out of your dead D8 spot.
1. COLBY MCKERCHER $282,900 MID
AP: TRADE. Extremely unlucky but Clarko seemed set on turning him into a midfielder before he was injured, a role that has killed off his SuperCoach scoring and cash generation at least for the next month.
TM: CONSIDER. The Roos aren’t completely ruling him out for this week after he was subbed with a rib issue on Sunday. McKercher’s Break Even is high, but it will only take one strong score for him to start making money again. And he’s about to become DEF-MID.
Patch: TRADE: Sorry Colby, it’s not you, it’s the algorithm which determines pricing making you untenable to keep in my side. OK, it’s also me. You did good, kid.
TO: CONSIDER: A toughie. You either trade, or hold him for the long term because it will take a while for him to regenerate some cash. North have confirmed he should play this week.
DB: TRADE. Has that score of 6 in his three-week average and he is set for a stint on the sidelines. Could still go on to average strong numbers, but the arrival of Clohesy means he isn’t really needed.
DB: BUY. It is probably now or never, and deathriding him hoping he moves out of the midfield is unlikely to end well.
2. JHYE CLARK $183,000 MID
AP: TRADE/HOLD. Not going to make us money but won’t get you much in a trade, either. Could stash him on the bench and get more out of McKercher or Carroll this week.
TM: TRADE. Dangerfield back this week and Cam Guthrie not far away. You don’t score points in the VFL.
Patch: TRADE: Clark is one of the lower priorities for me as he doesn’t have far to fall price-wise. Although fall he will after a grand total of *checks notes* 2?! on the weekend. Get outta here, buddy.
TO: TRADE: Break Even is too high now after a sub game and Dangerfield is due back very soon.
DB: CONSIDER. Not an absolute must to get rid of given he may come out for Patrick Dangerfield this week.
3. BLAKE HOWES $226,600 DEF
AP: TRADE/HOLD. Happily trade if it helps your team, but if you keep him he will make a little more money. You wouldn’t want him on the field when we go back to best 22 scoring next week, though.
TM: CONSIDER. Looked good against Port Adelaide and Melbourne’s defensive injuries have him guaranteed to stay in the team for at least a few more weeks.
Patch: TRADE: On the bye, made his cash, and a breakeven of 21 isn’t even a real certainty. See ya.
TO: HOLD: If you held last week you should hold him over his bye in a best 18 week. Has more cash to make.
DB: HOLD. His low score of 26 is out of his rolling average now and he showed some good signs in the loss to Brisbane. He does have the bye this week, but he won’t make you that much cash anyway.
4. RYLEY SANDERS $310,600 MID
AP: HOLD. Had Ryley and McKercher pegged for $400k rookies at the start of the year and think he could still get there with a bit of luck. Could get DPP this week, too.
TM: CONSIDER. But only sell if it guarantees you an uber premium. Break even of 49 is very achievable and Sanders has scored 99, 72 and 88 when he’s played full games. Surely Bevo can’t sub him again?
Patch: HOLD: Ryley’s been Bevo’d a few times now.
TO: HOLD: So close to a MID-FWD DPP and Sanders could be a really handy addition up there – if Bevo plays him for four quarters.
DB: HOLD. With the potential for forward status next week and a more prominent midfield role beckoning with Tom Liberatore sidelined, you should give him another week.
5. CALEB WINDSOR $251,500 MID/FWD
AP: TRADE. Very tradeable but if he’s sitting on your bench he’s not a high priority.
TM: TRADE. Looks a great talent but not scoring well enough or consistently enough to be a money maker.
Patch: CONSIDER: He’s done his job, but with a Break Even of 44 you could hold him a bit longer and see if you can squeeze any more juice out of the lemon.
TO: TRADE: A better option to trade out than Howes on the bye with no guarantee he’ll make his 44 Break Even.
DB: CONSIDER. Probably not going to make a heap more coin, but could feast on the Richmond carcass in round seven.
6. JAMES JORDON $350,700 MID/FWD
AP: TRADE. Is playing this week but all the other reasons to trade him last week still apply.
TM: SELL. Jordon’s role looks shot after the return to Taylor Adams, and Luke Parker isn’t far away, either.
Patch: TRADE: Yeet this man from your side. He’s made some cash, scored some points, but with Adams back and Parker another week away he’ll be in the sub vest sooner rather than later.
TO: TRADE: Should have hit that trade button last week.
DB: TRADE. Look to upgrade him to a premium.
7. TOBY PINK $146,800 DEF
AP: TRADE. Take the $44k profit to Clohesy and run.
TM: HOLD. Why would you sell a rookie for a $20k profit?
Patch: TRADE. See: Jhye Clark, except he’s in no danger of losing cash. You want to make sure you have as few non-playing rookies as possible, though.
TO: CONSIDER: If you don’t have rookies that will be losing cash if you hold them, then you can look to move on Pink.
DB: TRADE. If it gets you to Clohesy or Graham, otherwise don’t worry about it.
8. JACK CARROLL $242,300 MID
AP: TRADE. Starting as the sub killed his money making potential and clearly outside the first-choice midfield.
TM: CONSIDER. Carlton has to replace Mitch McGovern and Adam Saad this week and although Carroll isn’t a defender, he’ll at least come into the thinking at match committee. If he’s not named, easy sell.
Patch: TRADE: He’s back in the sub vest, and while I wanted another $50k out of him, it’s time for Jack to go.
TO: CONSIDER: With Sam Walsh back he was pushed to the sub vest. You might have to wait until Saturday afternoon to see if he makes the starting 22, which makes him a tricky hold.
DB: CONSIDER. Watch to see if he is the sub again, but you can probably afford to cut and run.
9. ALEX SEXTON $182,800 FWD
AP: SELL. Had 23 touches at halftime in the VFL but plenty in front of him in the selection queue now.
TM: SELL. He’s not playing AFL again anytime soon. As Damien Hardwick said, the kids are taking over at Gold Coast.
Patch: TRADE: See: Toby Pink.
TO: TRADE: Flanders has taken his spot at half back.
DB: CONSIDER. Will get DEF-FWD DPP at the end of this round so if you have someone like Buku Khamis, he could be a handy switcheroo
10. NICK COFFIELD $123,900 DEF
AP: TRADE/HOLD. This has to be the week to finally send one of Coffield or Zach Reid packing from my defence ... except trading a rookie with money attached creates so many more possibilities. I can get away with it for one more week, can’t I?
TM: HOLD. Unless you badly need to free up a defensive spot. Sideways trading $123k rookies always feels like a waste.
Patch: TRADE: See: Alex Sexton.
TO: CONSIDER: With Williams, D’Ambrosio, Clohesy and Graham all scoring well you might need to consider getting rid of this dead rookie to free up a spot soon.
DB: TRADE. Time to get some cash out of your dead D8 spot.
