theTRADeRS FANTASY PIG OF THE WEEK
TOP ROUND 4 SCORERS PLAYER
SCORE 140
Max Gawn MELB Zac Williams CARL
137
Ben Keays ADEL
234
Bailey Smith WB
131
Jack Steele STK
130
Jack Macrae WB
130
Josh Dunkley WB
129
Travis Boak PA
127
Will Brodie FREM
127
Nick Daicos COLL
126
u Big Max Gawn obviously heard the murmuring of his coaches and responded like champions do with a phenomenal round-high 140. After lifting his work rate the previous week, his form returned against the Power and he looked like the dominant force that had him the No. 1-ranked ruck in Roy’s Rollin’22 at the start of the season. He had 33 hit-outs, 25 possessions and a goal, but the most impressive stat was 12 marks after struggling in that department over the first three weeks. He’s going big again this week.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
u Zac Williams continued his outstanding form of the past fortnight with a season-high 137, three points ahead of Crows ball magnet Ben Keays. Bailey Smith had another huge game with 131, proving that round one was no fluke, while popular skipper Jack Steele finally put a big one on the board with 130.
CASH COWS OF THE WEEK MICHAEL BARLOW MEDAL VOTES
The best player with a starting price under $300K will be awarded the MICHAEL BARLOW MEDAL as the best cash cow of the year. The votes for round four were:
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NICK DAICOS COLL, MID – 126 u How good is this kid? He was the 10th-highest-scoring player for the round with 32 disposals, seven marks and five tackles. NATHAN O’DRISCOLL FREM, MID/DEF – 109 u The popular downgrade target did his bit for coaches playing him on the ground against the Giants with 20 possessions, five marks, six tackles and two goals.
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JOSH RACHELE ADEL, MID/FWD – 101 u Bounced back after a disappointing week to remind everyone he has a triple-figure ceiling. He took an impressive nine marks and kicked three goals. JASON HORNE-FRANCIS NM, MID – 94 u The classy No. 1 pick put it all on display in a tough match-up with the Swans. It resulted in a season-high 94 points. HUGH DIXON NM, MID – 67 u After looking like his job security was very shaky, the big fella had his best game of the year with 16 possessions, six marks and four tackles.
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LEADERBOARD: 14 – Nick Daicos; 9 – Tristan Xerri; 8 – Nic Martin; 5 – Jason Horne-Francis; 4 – Josh Ward, Nathan O’Driscoll.
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BUY ZAC WILLIAMS
CARLTON
DEF, $658,000 u After a poor start to the season in round one, ‘Z-Will’ hasn’t looked back with a three-game average of 113 since. He was outstanding across half-back against the Suns, finishing with 36 disposals and 137. He has a BE of just 28 and is only owned by two per cent.
BEN KEAYS
ADELAIDE
MID, $952,000 u The ball magnet needs to be considered for coaches who love a unique. He is owned by just three per cent, despite an average of 123. He is fresh off his third 130-game of the season after 27 touches and 12 tackles.
NATHAN O’DRISCOLL
FREMANTLE
DEF/MID, $275,000 u The youngsteris a must-have rookie target following a breakout game against the Giants. He has a BE of negative 32 following an impressive 109 from 20 possessions, five marks, six tackles and two goals. ALSO CONSIDER: Marcus Windhager, Max Gawn, Justin McInerney.
WARNIE
HOLD TOUK MILLER
GOLD COAST SUNS
MID, $934,000
SELL PATRICK CRIPPS
CARLTON
MID, $803,000
u The hard-working Sun had another disappointing outing which leaves him with a huge BE of 160. He has copped more opposition attention but should bounce back against the Saints, who haven’t been using a tagger.
u Following a massive start with scores of 112, 123 and 138, the inspirational Blues skipper went down with a hamstring injury. It will be a reluctant trade out for many, but he will need to go.
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA
GOLD COAST SUNS
MELBOURNE
MID, $942,000 u After a huge start to the season, ‘Trac’ has received plenty of attention the past two weeks, scoring just 83 and 77. He has a good run of games against teams that have been giving up plenty of points to opposition midfielders. He has a BE of 154.
CLAYTON OLIVER
MELBOURNE
MID, $890,000 u After starting with three triple-figure scores, the midfielder was quiet despite his team’s dominance against the Power. He had an uncustomary 19 possessions for 68. ALSO CONSIDER: Josh Kelly, Stephen Coniglio, Adam Treloar.
ROY
MATT ROWELL MID, $572,000
u Had a sensational start with 117, but his role has changed. He had just 17 touches against the Blues and took just his second mark for the year on his way to 66. Has a BE of 65 and is a nice price to upgrade to a premium.
MATT CROUCH
ADELAIDE
MID, $697,000 u The Crows ball magnet has made a good start to the season, but his time on ground has been tracking in the wrong direction, which obviously doesn’t bode well for his scoring. He spent a season-low 64 per cent time on the ground against the Bombers for 66. ALSO CONSIDER: Paddy McCartin, Josh Ward, Jake Bowey.
CALVIN
WARNE DAWGS
DESTROY
CALVINATOR
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u There is always a huge risk when trading out premiums such as Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy. They both reminded us of that last week with scores of 140 and 124 respectively.
u Patrick Cripps has been one of the best selections of the season, so it is devastating that we need to trade him out. Going up to a proven scorer like Jack Macrae is the play.
u My captain tips were not only back on track last week, they were right through the roof! This week I am again backing in the ‘Man of Steele’, Saints skipper Jack Steele.
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