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Another week & another premium injury to deal with, huh? It’s been one of those seasons. Due to suffering a concussion last weekend, Lachie Whitfield will miss round 18 of AFL with the mandatory 12-day absence. If you own him in AFLFantasy, you may be tempted to hold. And with the right plan and execution of coverage, it may well be for your team. But, equally, it may be in your best interest to me him on.
Embed from Getty ImagesSome of the reasons to trade can include:
- Chasing the total points leader and need to maximize points on the field
- Have no coverage and avoid the donut score.
- Convinced he’ll miss 2 games or more
- Can make your total team scoring better over the course of the 6 weeks.
Rather than looking at players in other lines, here’s a look at some defensive options.
Jake Lloyd |- Makes $48k – Only 5 of the top 50 own him, and coming off his second best score of the year
Tom Stewart | Makes $28k – Mr Consistency. He won’t hurt you with the ceiling, but he won’t bury you with a stinker.
Shannon Hurn | Makes $31k – OK, I had to mention him. Hasn’t put a foot wrong all year. He plays the Crows this week, who butcher the ball inside attacking 50. Defenders against the Crows is a growing trend! Just see what Ridley & Hind did last week 😉
Caleb Daniel | Makes $72k – I’m a big fan of this move. He’s one of 3 options as a Whitfield owner I’m seriously considering.
Daniel Rich | Makes $43k – Owned in 5% of teams. On recent podcasts, you’ve heard as talk up the Lions great run home.
Christian Salem | Makes $23k – 2.4% ownership. If you want a point of difference that’s in form, he’s right in the mix.
Jordan Ridley | Makes $132k – He won’t make you as much cash as the next option, but he probably offers a greater ceiling and greater selection comfort. I’m a fan.
Jack Bowes | Makes $169k – I’m a big wrap on this move. Back to back solid games that reflect his early season form. It opens up some cash to get an upgrade in another line if needed.
Jack Crisp | Costs $28k (10%) – He’s an improvement on the consistency of Tom Stewart.
Callum Mills | Costs $78k (16%) – One score under 90 all year (Round 2). The lowest score in the last 4 is 111.
Rory Laird | Costs $103k – If you don’t have him by now, you need to let him go. Too expensive to justify
Jack Ziebell | Costs $19k. – He’s been great this year, but given the value we have available, he’s a ‘no’ from me to pay up for—additionally, only one score over 110 in the past 10.
Aaron Hall | Costs $81k – Much like laird, it’s too much $ to justify it if you don’t have him now. Make the best of the value options we have. He won’t create any separation for you.
