Selecting the right players to trade in and out of your side is vital. Here, we’ll run through the best rookies to bring in, who are important for cash generation, and the rookies to dump. We’ll also look at the premiums, which you’ll look to upgrade to.
Money
Patrick Ambrose (FWD) - Current Price: $102,400 - Breakeven: -64 Bye: Round 10
Jake Lloyd (MID) - $162,600 - -50 - Round 10
Zac Merrett (FWD) - $173,600 - -21 - Round 10
Jonathan O’Rourke (MID) - $123,900 - -14 - Round 9
Ambrose was named as an emergency last week, so if he gets a call up this week, he’s the best buy, as he’s the cheapest and has the lowest break even. Lloyd looked good in his third game, scoring 97 points, but job security is a worry. Zac Merrett has ditched the substitute vest and has impressed.
Dump
Xavier Ellis (MID) - $278,100 – 100 – Round 9
Luke McDonald (DEF/MID) - $293,900 – 96 – Round 8
Jarman Impey (FWD) - $165,200 – 77 – Round 9
Matt Thomas (MID) - $372,500 – 57 – Round 8
Look to trade out McDonald and Thomas, as they have the bye this week and won’t be making much more cash. If Ellis doesn't get up for this week, then it’s time to trade him,, as you can’t afford to carry players who aren't playing during the byes.
Makers Patrick Ambrose (FWD) - Current Price: $102,400 - Breakeven: -64 Bye: Round 10
Jake Lloyd (MID) - $162,600 - -50 - Round 10
Zac Merrett (FWD) - $173,600 - -21 - Round 10
Jonathan O’Rourke (MID) - $123,900 - -14 - Round 9
Ambrose was named as an emergency last week, so if he gets a call up this week, he’s the best buy, as he’s the cheapest and has the lowest break even. Lloyd looked good in his third game, scoring 97 points, but job security is a worry. Zac Merrett has ditched the substitute vest and has impressed.
Dump
Xavier Ellis (MID) - $278,100 – 100 – Round 9
Luke McDonald (DEF/MID) - $293,900 – 96 – Round 8
Jarman Impey (FWD) - $165,200 – 77 – Round 9
Matt Thomas (MID) - $372,500 – 57 – Round 8
Look to trade out McDonald and Thomas, as they have the bye this week and won’t be making much more cash. If Ellis doesn't get up for this week, then it’s time to trade him,, as you can’t afford to carry players who aren't playing during the byes.
Get on
Cyril Rioli (FWD) - $503,900 – 28 – Round 9
Jarryd Roughead (FWD) - $435,800 – 51- Round 9
Leigh Montagna (MID) - $637,000 – 60 - Round 10
Jobe Watson (MID) - $513,200 – 109 – Round 10
Rioli and Montagna have been in great form in the last few weeks, so get on now before they go up even further in price. Watson and Roughead are both stars but have been under par this year, but I think they can bounce back and they present good value.
Watchlist
Nick Riewoldt (FWD) - $494,400 – 204 - Round 10
Shannon Hurn (DEF) - $438,000 – 156 – Round 9
Joel Selwood (MID) - $555,700 – 154 – Round 8
Michael Barlow (MID) - $587,100 – 143 - Round 10
Riewoldt started the season in amazing form, but has since dropped off. He’ll be very cheap in a few weeks. Selwood was quite by his standards last week, so look to bring him into your team in the next couple of weeks, as he would've already had his bye.
Who will you be trading in or trading out this week? Is there someone I missed? Let me know in the comments below or on the forum.
Cyril Rioli (FWD) - $503,900 – 28 – Round 9
Jarryd Roughead (FWD) - $435,800 – 51- Round 9
Leigh Montagna (MID) - $637,000 – 60 - Round 10
Jobe Watson (MID) - $513,200 – 109 – Round 10
Rioli and Montagna have been in great form in the last few weeks, so get on now before they go up even further in price. Watson and Roughead are both stars but have been under par this year, but I think they can bounce back and they present good value.
Watchlist
Nick Riewoldt (FWD) - $494,400 – 204 - Round 10
Shannon Hurn (DEF) - $438,000 – 156 – Round 9
Joel Selwood (MID) - $555,700 – 154 – Round 8
Michael Barlow (MID) - $587,100 – 143 - Round 10
Riewoldt started the season in amazing form, but has since dropped off. He’ll be very cheap in a few weeks. Selwood was quite by his standards last week, so look to bring him into your team in the next couple of weeks, as he would've already had his bye.
Who will you be trading in or trading out this week? Is there someone I missed? Let me know in the comments below or on the forum.