Who’s on the chopping block heading into round 20? Get your trade tips and advice for the week with with Buy, Hold, Fold!

BUY

Josh Dunkley ($960K MID/FWD, BL) – 112

Unsurprisingly, Dunks slotted straight back in to the Lions midfield like he never left following a fortnight off due to injury. At $960K, coaches will be scrambling to get him back in! 74% CBA’s so no concern on that front either.

Sam ‘Ned’ Flanders ($681K MID/FWD, GCS) – 110

Well, well, well… If it isn’t another mid-price tempter on the eve of fantasy finals! ‘Ned’ has been awesome since picking up extra midfield minutes with a three round average of 99. Outperforming far and away above what he is priced! If you’re a Walsh owner, this nets you a small cash grab that may then be able to be used on a big upgrade. Strongly consider if you are back in the pack.

Sam Banks ($270K DEF/MID, RICH) – 74

Continuing with the Sam theme, this time of the Banks variety down at Tigerland! You never now when you may need the bench cover and Banks looks very capable after a solid 74 on the weekend.

In the Mix: James ‘Sic Dawg’ Sicily, LDU, Luke ‘Nank the Tank’ Nankervis.

HOLD

Jack Macrae ($810K MID/FWD, WB) – 69

Look, I can see why coaches are giving Macrae the flick but if there’s anything I know about Jack it is that he generally responds after a couple quieter games. Honestly I’m not opposed to folding but you’ll likely have more pressing issues so he stays purely out of necessity!

Harry Sheezel ($777K FWD/DEF, NORF) – 116

Legend. Even though he was technically a ‘rookie’ to start the season, Sheez’s scoring stacks up with the big dog defenders at present. He has three tons in the last month and there’s no reason to suggest he’ll be slowing down! Is now taking more kick-ins with the reduced game time of Ziebell which is a nice sweetener.

Errol Gulden ($1m MID/FWD, SYD) – 89

A rare off night for Errol after stringing together 4×120+ scores consecutively. Keep your cool and hold!

In the Mix: Andy Brayshaw, Zach Merrett, Noah Anderson.

FOLD

Sam Walsh ($729K MID, CARL) – 53

That’s proper unlucky and a bit of an injustice really. Walsh was on track for a monster score on the Eagles before sustaining a hamstring injury in Q2. He is expected to miss 2-3 weeks and cannot be held at this stage of the season! Hopefully you have some $$$ to put on his head.

Adam Treloar ($852K MID, WB) – 92

Now this may seem a little harsh, but the facts are Trelly is just not mixing it with the big boys at the moment. Dare I say it, he doesn’t look interested in defending or laying tackles and this is hurting his scoring! I’d tick a trade to a big dog. Lol watch him go 130 now!

Will Ashcroft ($722K MID, BL) – 63

Terrible news. Scans confirmed that the highly touted youngster has suffered a season ending ACL injury. He has been awesome for us this season but it goes without saying – he needs to be traded.

In the Mix: Benny Keays, Matty Johnson, Sam Kerr.

Top 5 Price Rises

• Marcus ‘Windy’ Windhager ($587K MID/FWD, STK) +$65K
• Ivan Soldo(g) ($557K RUC/FWD, RICH) +$64K
• Sam ‘Ned’ Flanders ($681K MID/FWD, GCS) +$60K
• The Rat Atkins ($635K DEF/MID, GCS) +$59K
• Jayden Laverde ($567K DEF, ESS) +$59K

Top 5 Price Drops

• Tom Mitchell ($791K MID, COLL) -$66K
• Hack Ziebell ($661K FWW/DEF, NORF) -$62K
• Bailey Williams ($587K DEF/MID, WB) -$53K
• Hunter Clark ($502K DEF/MID, STK) -$52K
• Hackson Jately ($615K MID, CROM) -$51K

Lowest Breakevens

• Sam Banks ($270K DEF/MID, RICH) -6
• Luke ‘Nank the Tank’ Wankervis ($230K MID/FWD, CROM) -4
• Kaine ‘Alec’ Baldwin ($317K FWD, ESS) 1
• Jack ‘Nova’ Peris ($223K MID/FWD, STK) 3
• Charlie ‘Jesse Sands Wannabe’ Constable ($422K DEF/MID, GCS) 4

Highest Breakevens

• Tom Mitchell ($791K MID, COLL) – 155
• Jordan ‘Dory’ Dawson ($1.07m DEF/MID, CROM) – 153
• Jayden Short ($791K MID/DEF, RICH) – 149
• Zach Merrett ($960K MID, ESS) – 143
• Josh Dunkley ($960K MID/FWD, BL) – 141

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

Cheers legends,

Fantasy Fanatic #70