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FANTASY PIG OF THE WEEK

u After disappointing in an easy match-up against the Eagles the previous week, that was never going to happen

TOP ROUND 10 SCORERS

PLAYER SCORE

Clayton Oliver MELB 151 Darcy Parish ESS 146 Mason Redman ESS 133 Jarryd Lyons BL 129 Josh Kelly GWS 124 Luke Parker SYD 123 Dan Houston PA 121 Tom Mitchell HAW 120 Stephen Coniglio GWS 120 James Peatling GWS 119 twice in a row for Demons ball magnet Clayton Oliver. The superstar midfielder had a day out against the Roos, collecting a record-breaking 45 possessions, taking five marks and laying six tackles for a round-high 151. He is well and truly entrenched in Roy’s Rollin’ 22 midfielders and is still a great trade target despite his hefty price tag, given he has the round 14 bye and will help navigate the first two bye rounds.

HONOURABLE MENTIONS

u Darcy Parish has strung together a nice five-week stretch, topped by his season-high 146 from 43 possessions and eight tackles, while his Essendon teammate Mason Redman was an unlikely scoring hero for Draft teams with 133. Brisbane’s Jarryd Lyons loves playing the Hawks and that was the case again, scoring 129, and popular under-priced premium Giant Josh Kelly continued his good form with 124.

CASH COWS OF THE WEEK

MICHAEL BARLOW MEDAL VOTES – ROUND 10

5JOEL JEFFREY

GCS, FWD – 83 u The second-year Sun played just his second game of the season, but that didn’t stop him from being the highest-scoring cash cow for the round. He had only 10 kicks and five marks, but kicked an impressive five ‘sausage rolls’ to ensure he snagged the five votes.

4JAKE SOLIGO

ADEL, MID – 77 u After barely getting a look in at the start of the year with scores of 17 and 11 (as the medi sub), the young midfielder hadn’t been sighted again before returning to the side last week. He managed a season-high with 19 possessions and a goal.

=3 JASON HORNE-FRANCIS

NM, MID – 75 u The prized No. 1 pick returned from a hamstring complaint and didn’t miss a beat, recording his highest score since round four. =3 NICK DAICOS COLL, DEF/MID – 75 u No doubt about the young Pie star. He overcame a slow start and came home with a wet sail to again be among the vote-getters.

1PADDY McCARTIN

SYD, FWD/DEF – 72 u The big Swan defender ensured his cash generating continued to move in the right direction after an impressive game in a tough match-up with the Blues.

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BUY HOLD SELL

MARCUS BONTEMPELLI

WESTERN BULLDOGS

MID, $812,000

u The Dogs skipper is ripe for the picking and the cherry on top is he is in the mix to add forward status. Has been on fire the past two weeks with 119 and 116. He remains a bargain with a BE of 93.

TOM MITCHELL

HAWTHORN

MID, $795,000

u The bargain premium of the round is none other than the Pig. Mitchell was back after missing a week but, more importantly, was back in the middle where he does most damage. Available for $174K cheaper than his original price.

CALEB SERONG

FREMANTLE

MID, $762,000

u Speaking of bargains, the Dockers hard nut is there for the picking. The word is that Nat Fyfe is nearing a return, but I wouldn’t worry about that because he is dominating. In the past three weeks, he has scores of 112, 126 and 113. He has a BE of just 59.

ALSO CONSIDER:

Luke Cleary, Jake Soligo, Jacob Wehr.

WARNIE

WARNE DAWGS ROUND 10 – 2126 PTS

u If you haven’t paid much attention to your byes, it’s vital you do it now to ensure you can navigate the trying three-week bye period. Use your next five trades to ensure you have 18 players for round 12.

ROUND 10 – 2153 PTS

u Here’s a friendly reminder to make sure you have emergencies selected and be wary of using an early loop. The late changes due to illness are unpredictable and growing in frequency.

ROUND 10 – 2189 PTS

u The Dogs are a huge watch this week as they have several players capable of making a mockery of the Eagles. It’s just a matter narrowing down which one (or two) of them will push 150.

ALEX WITHERDEN

WEST COAST EAGLES

DEF, $813,000

u On paper, ‘Witho’ looked one of the safest options to replace the injured Lachie Whitfield, given he hadn’t dropped under 91 all season and had reached triple figures four times. Unfortunately, he had just 18 possessions and no tackles for 68.

ANGUS BRAYSHAW

MELBOURNE

DEF/MID, $772,000

u Had a dream match-up against the Roos but barely got his hands on it for the first three quarters. Saved himself to some extent, eventually collecting 18 possessions and taking five marks for 67.

PADDY McCARTIN

SYDNEY SWANS

FWD/DEF, $423,000

u Over the past three weeks, has breathed life into his cash generating with impressive scores of 86, 55 and 73. Has a BE of just 27 and looks more than capable of filling a hole for the round 12 bye before moving him on before round 13. ALSO CONSIDER: Patrick Cripps, Corey Durdin Jason Horne-Francis.

ROY

DESTROY

CONNOR ROZEE

PORT ADELAIDE

FWD, $639,000

u The role is there, but the scoring punch isn’t. After moving into the midfield in round five and six for scores of 113 and 119, he hasn’t come close to those heights again. Has a BE of 91, which looks a stretch given his recent form.

PATRICK DANGERFIELD

GEELONG

MID, $619,000

u A disappointing performance against the Power, gathering 18 possessions, taking one mark and laying two tackles for 45 before succumbing to a calf complaint. Will have a BE of 110 upon his return, a score he has failed to reach this season.

JAKE BOWEY

MELBOURNE

DEF, $519,000

u Despite a handy bye, he needs to be traded before that. Has scores of 52, 55 and 41 and a BE of 95 leading into this week’s game. Dropped $18K last week and needs to be moved on.

ALSO CONSIDER:

Nic Martin, Matt Rowell, Nick Daicos.

CALVIN

CALVINATOR

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FEASTING ON FOOTY AND LIFE

Coles and Essendon have teamed up to help young indigenous women pursue their football dream while learning important educational and life skills. CHARLES GOODSIR

In early April, seven Indigenous girls took part in an excursion to a farm near Geelong as part of the First Nations Pathway Program in conjunction with Essendon Football Club and Coles.

The teenagers – three girls from the Tiwi Islands and four from indigenous communities in Victoria – were invited to the farm to hand-pick fresh produce and learn how that food goes from paddock to plate. The girls had never visited a farm until then.

With the aid of chef, Coles ambassador and MasterChef contestant Michael Weldon, they learned how to use the produce and cook meals that were quick, easy and, most importantly, healthy.

The farm excursion was an overwhelming success as the girls followed new recipes in a fun and unique environment.

The excursion was phase one of three for the First Nations Pathway Program, which aims to build relationships and genuine connections with indigenous communities and their families.

The participants were accompanied by Courtney Ugle, a First Nations woman who wears many hats.

Ugle acts as the women’s development coordinator at Essendon and has been director of the First Nations Pathway Program since 2019. She is also an integral member of Essendon’s VFLW side.

The multifaceted program identifies young players to develop and support them with the goal of recruiting young women to Essendon’s feeder club, the Calder Cannons.

Football acts as an incentive for the girls in the program with the priority being education and developing their lives off the sporting field.

HEALTHY LIVING: Coles ambassador and chef Michael Weldon and First Nations Pathway Program director Courtney Ugle (below) with the program participants.

FUN ON THE FARM: The excursion was a rewarding experience for the girls.

The program works with the girls across two to three years and focuses on professional development and elite training and preparation for life as an athlete but, most importantly, emphasises personal growth.

Coles has been a proud supporter and investor of the First Nations Pathway Program for just over three years and in that time has contributed several ideas and events for the program that are key components of the project today.

Following the success of the farm visit, Coles and Ugle are hoping to make the excursion a permanent part of the program.

As well as the trip to Geelong, the group trained with Essendon’s VFLW squad. They also became familiar with the Calder Cannons, which is included in phase one of the program.

Phase two comprises a lengthier stay in Melbourne over the duration of a school term.

This phase prioritises the education aspect and teaches the girls how to manage their education while playing sport at an elite level.

Phase three is a yearly stay living in Melbourne, attending school while continuing their commitment to playing football.

Ultimately, the dream is to develop the young girls into the NAB League, then VFLW and hopefully the AFLW.

The First Nations Pathway Program has a secondary goal of finding and developing the next big star, with Essendon set to join the AFLW next season alongside fellow new teams Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney.

Ugle is incredibly passionate about the program and her role as the leading coordinator.

She believes it does invaluable work for young indigenous women so they can thrive in new environments and change not only their lives, but the lives of their families and their community.

The First Nations Pathway Program is constantly evolving and, with the support of Coles, Ugle and her team are continuing to innovate and provide incredible opportunities for young indigenous women.

The girls had never visited a farm