Second AFL Bye Round Approaches: Maximizing Fantasy Performance
Upcoming Bye Rounds
The second bye round arrives, with only two teams taking a break:
- Round 13: Fremantle, Port Adelaide
- Round 14: Carlton, Essendon, Geelong, Gold Coast, Melbourne, West Coast
- Round 15: Adelaide, Collingwood, Hawthorn, Richmond, St Kilda, Western Bulldogs
Fantasy Considerations for the Upcoming Bye Rounds
- Target players coming off their bye to fill gaps.
- Maintain a balance of players across the next three weeks to ensure full teams on field.
Trap or Treat: Trade Considerations
Avoid falling into these traps and consider the following potential treats:
Traps:
- Chad Warner (MID, $889,000): Goal-inflated scoring may be unsustainable.
- Lachie Neale (MID, $831,000): Value available elsewhere at a higher return.
Treats:
- Luke Davies-Uniacke (MID, $836,000): Impressive form against tough opponents.
- Tom Green (MID, $761,000): Primed for success after his bye.
- Zac Fisher (DEF/FWD, $751,000): High-performing defender with favorable upcoming matchups.
Live Teams Show: Expert Fantasy Insights
Join "The Traders" for live updates on team selections and captaincy options:
- Thursday nights via AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App
Most Traded In and Out
Most Traded In:
- Zac Fisher (DEF/FWD, $751,000)
- Billy Dowling (MID, $200,000)
- Toby McMullin (FWD, $260,000)
- Errol Gulden (MID, $933,000)
- Tom Green (MID, $761,000)
Most Traded Out:
- Harley Reid (MID/FWD, $559,000)
- Sam Clohesy (DEF/MID, $579,000)
- Darcy Wilson (MID/FWD, $652,000)
- Riley Bonner (DEF/MID, $775,000)
- Matt Crouch (MID, $911,000)
Calvin's Captaincy Picks
Thursday Night:
- Toby Nankervis v Adelaide
Friday Night:
- Tim English v Brisbane
Saturday Night:
- Sam Flanders v St Kilda
Sunday Night:
- Sam Walsh v Essendon
Monday:
- Max Gawn v Collingwood
Additional Fantasy Resources:
- Fantasy Hub: Pre-season expert advice from The Traders
- Twitter: @AFLFantasy
- Instagram: @aflfantasy
- Facebook: AFLFantasyOfficial