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FANTASY PIG OF THE WEEK u As we flagged on the Traders podcast, big Max Gawn was eyeing off a score of 150 against Max Lynch and the Hawks. The form player of the AFL dominated for the fourth successive week, this time producing an unbelievable stat line consisting of 29 possessions, six marks, three tackles, two goals and 35 hit-outs for a score of 149. Since being a popular trade out for Braydon Preuss for a cash grab, the Melbourne skipper has sent a clear message to the competition.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
u Tom Stewart was the highest-scoring player of the round with a massive performance in Geelong’s loss to the Dockers. He took full advantage of the Cats playing possession footy in the back half, taking an impressive 14 marks and collecting 40 possessions for 157. Tom Lynch took full advantage of the training run against the Eagles, grabbing 14 marks and kicking
BUY
7.5 to score a lazy 146 in a match-winning performance for many Draft owners.
GREG CLARK
WEST COAST EAGLES
MID, $250,000
TOP ROUND 7 SCORERS PLAYER
SCORE
Tom Stewart GEEL
157
Max Gawn MELB
149
Tom Lynch RICH
146
Lachie Neale BL
142
Dylan Moore HAW
138
Shai Bolton RICH
136
Josh Kelly GWS
134
Josh Dunkley WB
133
Callum Mills SYD
131
Jack Crisp COLL
130
MICHAEL BARLOW MEDAL VOTES – ROUND 7
GREG CLARK WCE, MID – 110 u We have been eagerly awaiting the debut of the mature-ager and after returning through the WAFL following injury, we finally got our wish. The big-bodied midfielder didn’t disappoint, ending with 26 possessions, seven marks and six tackles for the Eagles. He is a ‘must-have’ trade target.
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NIC MARTIN ESS, FWD – 91 u The Bomber youngster is on fire, finishing the week as the second-best rookie. He had 25 possessions to go with four marks and a season-high four tackles for 91.
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TYSON STENGLE GEEL, FWD – 87 u The rookie-priced Cat has put together a great stretch, with 80, 79 and 87 in his past three games. It has caused a nice spike in his cash generation. JACK CARROLL CARL, MID – 87 u The young Blue made the most of his call-up with an outstanding performance. He had 19 possessions and eight marks for 87 from just 68 per cent time on ground. ROBBIE McCOMB WB, MID – 83 u After a solid debut the previous week, the mature-age Dog turned it up a notch and did his job security no harm, with two goals and 21 touches.
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LEADERBOARD: 18 – Nick Daicos; 16 – Nic Martin; 14 – Tristan Xerri; 8 –Tyson Stengle; 5 – Josh Gibcus, Greg Clark, Jason Horne-Francis, Jack Hayes.
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FWD/MID, $760,000 u The Swans star is averaging 112 in his past three games, which included 119 last week, and he has a BE of just 75. Can be selected as a forward which increases his value even further.
CASH COWS OF THE WEEK
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LUKE PARKER
SYDNEY SWANS
u It was an impressive debut for the mature-age Eagle, with his price increasing a whopping $60K following 24 possessions, seven marks and six tackles for 110. He has a BE of negative 31, making him a must-have cash cow.
TOUK MILLER
GOLD COAST SUNS
MID, $885,000 u The Suns co-captain appears to be over his form slump and given his BE of 95, he has bottomed out in price. After three weeks of not reaching triple figures where he barely laid a tackle, he has had eight and six in the past two weeks while returning scores of 111 and 140. ALSO CONSIDER: Clayton Oliver, Patrick Cripps, James Sicily.
WARNIE
HOLD TOM GREEN
GWS GIANTS
MID, $765,000
SELL MITCH DUNCAN
GEELONG
FWD/MID, $720,000
u The young Giant is in the middle of a breakout season and has produced some outstanding scores, including four hundreds, topped by an impressive 133. In the past four weeks, he has had triple figures on only one occasion and was quiet last week.
u The Cat star had a lot of hype in the pre-season given his forward eligibility and long history of being an elite scorer. Unfortunately, we have not seen evidence of that, with a top score of 90 in his six games.
JACK SINCLAIR
NORTH MELBOURNE
ST KILDA
DEF/MID, $796,000 u The hard-working Saint started the year in scintillating fashion, dominating in a midfield role where he recorded a low of 93 in the first five rounds. He has since moved primarily back into defence with scores of 84 and 80.
ADAM TRELOAR
WESTERN BULLDOGS
MID/FWD, $754,000 u The magnet has been solid, without reaching the outstanding heights we have seen from him in the past. He is averaging a respectable 92 for a forward, but his score of just 78 last week leaves a sour taste. ALSO CONSIDER: Jordan De Goey, Zak Butters, Daniel Rioli.
ROY
JASON HORNE-FRANCIS MID, $513,000
u The No. 1 pick has averaged 68 and increasing in value by $223K. But it is time to go, after his 52 last week. He has a BE of 68 and a downgrade to Greg Clark looks a great option, allowing you to upgrade in another position with the cash generated.
NICK DAICOS
COLLINGWOOD
MID/DEF, $639,000 u The talented Pie ball magnet is averaging 87 and is available in our backline. But if you can move him to a top-line premium, it’s hard to say no after he has averaged 72 in his past three. He has a BE of 87. ALSO CONSIDER: Josh Rachele, Will Brodie, Jake Bowey.
CALVIN
WARNE DAWGS
DESTROY
CALVINATOR
ROUND 7 – 2250 PTS
ROUND 7 – 2322 PTS
ROUND 7 – 2327 PTS
u The rookie roulette wheel didn’t go my way again this week, costing me a look at 2300. The faster we get them off our ground the better, so pick them off with traditional downgrades/ upgrade trades.
u As much as I have enjoyed the thought of Nick Daicos rounding out my backline at D6 for the remainder of the season, we need to remind ourselves he is a rookie and will tire.
u I must have set a record last week after my top-10 captain recommendations all pumped out huge scores. One thing I will be keeping an eye on is who has a match-up with the Eagles.
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