Who’s on the chopping block heading into round 18? Get your trade tips and advice for the week with with Buy, Hold, Fold!

BUY

Jack Steele ($802K MID, STK) – 146

Boom! Long overdue mind you… This is the cheapest we will see Jack Steele for quite some time. If you need to save some $$$ or can’t get to an uber big dog, Steele will be the popular option.

James ‘Sic Dawg’ Sicily ($934K DEF, HAW) – DNP

The Sic Dawg returns from what many would would have considered a harsh suspension… A change from his usual suspend-able antics over the years! A date with Norf @ Marvel should see Sic slot straight back in for a big ton.

Christian Petracca ($938K MID, MELB) – 104

With news Oliver will be out for a further two or three weeks, all aboard the Trac train! Since Oliver’s injury, Trac hasn’t gone under 100 in six outings with 4×115+ scores. His CBAs were slightly down on the weekend that’s a flag worth mentioning.

In the Mix: Cooper Harvey, Callum Mills.

HOLD

Tom Green ($863K MID, GWS) – 69

Well… That was weird! Greeny put in an uncharacteristically quiet performance, racking up just the 17 disposals and a goal in what many thought would be a more favourable match up vs Hawthorn! Keep the faith however, he has been elite this season.

Josh Kelly ($855K MID, BWS) – 30

Gee whiz the Giants were piss poor on the fantasy front (except Cogs)! 6 touches and 4 tackles?! On notice but I think worth a hold given he still attended a fair chunk of centre bounces.

Harry Himmelberg ($632K DEF/FWD, BWS) – 75

Continuing on the BWS theme with Himmelberg. Coaches who invested would have hoping for something closer to 90… I think we can take some comfort in knowing that Himmelberg still had his six kick-ins and with Haynes out this week means he should maintain the back six role! If you are in a position to get him up to a big dawg however, you have my blessing.

In the Mix: Sam Walsh, Angus Sheldrick, Zak Butters.

FOLD

Will Day ($774K DEF/MID, HAW) – 87

Now this may seem a bit harsh, however, the reality is he is not a top-8 mid nor a top-6 defender. If you’re finished upgrading your rooks, Day should be on the chopping block!

Matthew Johnson ($542K MID, FREO) – 41

Has been solid as a rock, having added $342K to his initial asking price. Time to cull and either get some $$$ in the bank or use the money on his head to go up!

Harry Sheezel ($749K FWD/DEF, NORF) – 52

If you have nothing else pressing then it may just be time to part ways with the Sheez. He hasn’t missed a beat, averaging 95 in one of the best rookie seasons in living memory! You have to ask yourself: Will the Sheez be in the top 6 scoring defenders for the rest of the season?

In the Mix: Ben Hobbs, Caleb SeWrong, Seamus Mitchell, Toby Nankervis, Jake Llooooyd.

Top 5 Price Rises

• Harry McKay ($664K FWD, CARL) +$58K
• Mitch Hinge ($618K DEF/MID, CROM) +$55K
• Liam Henry ($634K MID/FWD, FREO) +$51K
• Gus Sheldrick ($516K MID/FWD, SYD) +$51K
• Gryan Miers ($628K FWD, GEEL) +$49K

Top 5 Price Drops

• George Hewett ($487K MID, CARL) -$83K
• Dyl Shiel ($502K MID, ESS) -$79K
• Josh Kelly ($855K MID, BWS) -$59K
• Bailey Sm(n)iff ($676K MID/FWD) -$55K
• Jyza Simpkin ($543K MID, NORF) -$53K

Lowest Breakevens

• Cooper Harvey ($228K MID/FWD, NORF) 0
• Kaine ‘Alec’ Baldwin ($317K FWD, ESS) 1
• Eli Hewett ($308K MID, WCE) 1
• Charlie ‘Jesse Sands Wannabe’ Constable ($422K DEF/MID, GCS) 4
• Harry Sharp ($332K MID, BL) 5

Highest Breakevens:

• Timmy Taranto ($1.037m MID/FWD, RICH) – 162
• Josh Kelly ($855K MID, BWS) – 158
• Josh Dunkley ($985K MID/FWD, BL) – 150
• Jezza Cameron ($627K FWD, GEEL) – 149
• Jayden Short ($791K MID/DEF, RICH) – 148

So who’s on the chopping block in your squad? Share your early trade thoughts in the comments below!

Cheers legends,

Fantasy Fanatic #70