THE TRADERS’ FANTASY CLASSIC STOCK MARKET

Stocks Up

The stocks are high on Bomber Ben Hobbs (FWD, $559,000), who made the most of the increased opportunities in an injury-riddled midfield to attend nine CBAs on his way to 23 possessions, seven marks and six tackles for a season-high 92. He has a BE of just 35 leading into a soft fixture against the Eagles, Roos and Blues that should give him access to plenty of points. Star Bulldog Bailey Smith (FWD/MID, $836,000) has made the move back to the midfield and his impressive numbers reflect that. He has a three-game average of 109 on the back of a dominant performance against the Crows where he scored 121 from 37 possessions, which included seven tackles from 15 CBAs. He has bottomed out in price and has a nice low ownership of just six per cent. As far as rookie downgrades go, they are few and far between when looking for downgrade options who have the job security and scoring potential to help us navigate the byes while also generating much-needed cash. One young gun who ticks all the boxes is exciting Roo George Wardlaw (MID, $327,000) who debuted in impressive fashion with 82 from just 63 per cent TOG after 16 possessions and laying nine tackles. Another to keep an eye on is Lachlan McAndrew (FWD/RUC, $230,000) who will llok to shoulder the Swans’ ruck load in coming weeks.

Stocks Down

Unfortunately, Clayton Oliver (MID, $990,000) will miss multiple weeks after a hamstring strain in the third quarter against the Power. In typical Oliver fashion, he played out the game despite the injury, ensuring his ton run continued for his coaches before they were forced to trade him out. He has been a sensational selection, especially for those who started the season with scores of 124, 149, 111 and 129. Speaking of good selections, coaches who jumped off Jason Johannisen (DEF/ FWD, $645,000) have been rewarded with outstanding form, which included three scores in the 90s before his hamstring injury last week which will see him spend a significant time on the sidelines and therefore must be traded. It’s time to say goodbye to some great cash cows who have served our teams well but can now be used as part of an upgrade. Luke Pedlar (FWD, $493,000) has not only earned plenty of cash, but has also spent lots of time on the ground where he has done a good job, scoring 65-plus five times, including a high of 80. Blues running machine Ollie Hollands (MID, $515,000) has been outstanding, averaging 60 in his first 10 games playing primarily on the wing. Unfortunately, he was subbed out at half-time against the Magpies which halts his cash generation and leaves a BE of 76.

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HEALTHY BODY

The importance of exercise in our daily lives in order to maintain a strong and healthy body! Participants will partake in a range of group cardio fitness activities and challenges.

2 HEALTHY FOOD

To keep our body and mind healthy, we need to fuel ourselves with a range of nutritious and delicious foods. Participants’ knowledge will be challenged in multiple food activities that will test andproblem-solvingtheirskills understanding of food.

HEALTHY TEAM

Theimportanceofworking together,supportingone anotheranddeveloping relationships.Participants willplayarangeof team-buildinggames, with the inclusionofcompetitions andchallenges.

4 HEALTHYMIND needTotrulybehealthy,wetocareforourmind justasmuchasourbody. ParticipantswilllearnBox tacticsBreathingstrategiesand tohelpregulatetheiremotions.

Coles Healthy Kicks aims to educate, activate and motivate students to become more physically active, eat nutritious foods and develop a healthy mind while having fun with others.

The program is built on four key pillars – Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Food and Healthy Team.

Healthy Body is all about physical activity and movement.

Keeping fit and active is a great way to stay healthy and have fun with friends.

Be it kicking the footy or checking out one of the Coles Healthy Kicks training videos, there are heaps of easy ways to have a Healthy Body.

Mobility and Flexibility

Mobility and flexibility don’t just help you perform at your best and being able to fly to the skies for a great mark, but it can decrease pain and risk of injury so you can keep playing. Maintaining mobility and flexibility also assists in strength training and being able to apply your strength.

Exercises

1. SIDE TO SIDE AROUND THE MAT – Place a mat, towel or blanket on the ground in front of you. Starting in any direction you like, sidestep around the mat until you are back at the starting position. Repeat this so you have done two laps in the same direction. Now repeat going the other way around.

2. B ACK ROLLS – Start sitting on the ground cross-legged. Pull your knees towards your chest and roll backwards until you are on your upper back. Once you have done this a couple times, straighten your legs out at the end and hold this position. You should feel this stretch in your lower back.

3. K ICKING PRACTICE – Start standing up with a footy at one end of the room. Kick the footy to yourself and then sidestep to the other side of the room. Repeat this going back to the other side of the room. Each time you get back to your starting position, add one more kick until you are doing three kicks each side.

4. LOWER BACK ROTATIONS – Start by laying on the back with your arms out wide on the ground. Lift your legs into the air with bent knees. Once you have found you balance, start slowly lowering your knees together . Do this five times each side. You should feel this stretch in your lower back.

5. SUMO SQUAT – Start standing up with a footy. Keeping your back straight, squat down so your knees end up facing outwards and touch the footy to the ground. Slowly stand back up, keeping your back straight. Do this 10 times.

6. SCORPIONS – Start by laying on your stomach with arms out wide to the side like they were wings. Now bring your right foot over to your left hand without rolling over. Repeat this for the other side. You should feel this stretch in the bottom of your stomach and in your hip flexor. Do this five times each side.

To find out more Mobility and Flexibility exercises for other parts of the body, visit afl.com.au/video

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