Key Players to Watch
Injuries and Debuts
- Ollie Wines (MID, $705,000) and Marcus Windhager (DEF/MID, $582,000) out with injuries
- Gold Coast unveils three debutants for Sunday's match against Greater Western Sydney Giants
Upgrade and Downgrade Targets
- Alex Sexton (FWD, $470,000) could be a potential downgrade target
- Newcomers from Gold Coast offer potential value
Trap or Treat: Players to Consider
Traps
- Nick Daicos (DEF/MID, $934,000) - May face tough matchup with Finn Maginness' likely return
- Luke Jackson (RUC/FWD, $803,000) - Sean Darcy's impending return poses a risk
Treats
- Sam Flanders (MID/FWD, $844,000) - Value pick with only a modest price rise
- Dayne Zorko (MID/FWD, $819,000) - Favorable matchup against North Melbourne
- Oliver Dempsey (FWD, $426,000) - Impressive performances suggest he's a rising talent
Most Traded In and Out
Most Traded In
- Oliver Dempsey (FWD, $426,000)
- Harvey Thomas (MID/FWD, $267,000)
- Tom Powell (FWD, $642,000)
- Sam Flanders (MID/FWD, $844,000)
- Harvey Gallagher (FWD, $337,000)
Most Traded Out
- James Jordon (MID/FWD, $561,000)
- Zac Fisher (FWD, $639,000)
- Nat Fyfe (MID/FWD, $546,000)
- Alex Sexton (FWD, $470,000)
- Darcy Wilson (MID/FWD, $338,000)
Calvin's Best Captains
Thursday Night
- Max Gawn v Adelaide
Friday Night
- Connor Rozee v Essendon
Saturday
- Isaac Heeney v West Coast
Sunday
- Rowan Marshall v Richmond