AFL Supercoach | Niko's Watchlist: Buy, Hold, Sell round 2


<p>Run of the mill score for me in round 1 with a 2270.</p>



<p>Round 2 has historically been a non-trade week, but this opening round nonsense means some player prices are adjusting.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p>With that in mind, let’s see who you need to buy, hold, and sell.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Buy</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Lachie&nbsp;Jaques ($119,900 Western Bulldogs&nbsp;DEF, B/E -96)</strong></p>



<p>In the coaches’ votes (assuming by Bevo), so that’s a huge positive for his job security.  </p>



<p>If he keeps putting up 80 scores, he’ll go up $150k in no time.  </p>



<p>On the bubble, meaning his price will go up significantly this weekend.</p>



<p><strong>Jai&nbsp;Serong ($119,900 Sydney&nbsp;DEF, B/E -63)</strong></p>



<p>A couple of decent scores will have his price rise this weekend.  </p>



<p>Job security seems good with good time on ground (TOG) also.  </p>



<p>Playing wing, so I expect his scores to be up and down, but he’ll be a good cash cow for us.</p>



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<p><strong>Leonardo&nbsp;Lombard ($119,900 Gold Coast&nbsp;FWD, B/E -56)</strong></p>



<p>Looks cemented in the Suns&#8217; best 23 and 93% TOG is fantastic.  </p>



<p>Another easy matchup this weekend against the Tigers, and on the bubble.  </p>



<p>Buy now before he goes up $50k.</p>



<p><strong>Christian&nbsp;Petracca ($522,300 Gold Coast&nbsp;MID-FWD, B/E -26)</strong></p>



<p>Trac is the must-have premium player on the breakevens.  </p>



<p>If you didn’t start, you’re behind on points but not cash.  </p>



<p>I’m expecting him to tear up the Tigers at the MCG and go up $70k+ this weekend.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Hold</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Jagga Smith ($119,900 Carlton MID, B/E -110)</strong></p>



<p>The must-have rookie player on the breakevens.  </p>



<p>Absolute ball magnet who will probably be the biggest money maker we get.  </p>



<p>However, there’s no reason to buy him now as he’s on the bye and his price won’t adjust until after the next round.  </p>



<p>Have a plan to get him in next week.</p>



<p><strong>Milan&nbsp;Murdock ($99,100 West Coast&nbsp;MID, B/E -72)</strong></p>



<p>I started this guy, and I’m bloody rapt, but wait until he’s on the bubble to trade him in.  </p>



<p>Mature age recruit who warrants a plan to bring him in next week, as he should play most games.</p>



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<p><strong>Jack&nbsp;Carroll ($119,900 St Kilda&nbsp;MID, B/E -45)</strong></p>



<p>The old: if you own hold; if you don’t own, don’t trade him in.  </p>



<p>Job security is shaky, and he’s not scoring the best either.  </p>



<p>I expect Stoker to really push for his place in the side.</p>



<p><strong>Tanner&nbsp;Bruhn ($276,800 Geelong&nbsp;MID, B/E -44)</strong></p>



<p>The one player I regret not starting.  </p>



<p>Saw a CBA spike with Worpel out, and looks like there’s no real concerns with role, fitness, or touch.  </p>



<p>On the bubble next week, so plan ahead as you’ll want him.</p>



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<p><strong>Michael&nbsp;Sellwood ($119,900 Western Bulldogs DEF, B/E -40)</strong></p>



<p>If you own hold, if you don’t ignore.  </p>



<p>Job security looks shaky, and another poor performance could see him get dropped.</p>



<p><strong>Connor&nbsp;Budarick ($245,700 Western Bulldogs FWD, B/E -39)</strong></p>



<p>A forward eligible player playing defence is great, but his scoring hasn’t been great.  </p>



<p>Once again, I don’t think I’d buy right now, but hold if you do have him like me.</p>



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<p><strong>Joe&nbsp;Fonti ($298,000 GWS Giants&nbsp;DEF, B/E -33)</strong></p>



<p>119 and 83 to start the season is great, and he’s playing off half-back and on the bubble. </p>



<p>I just wonder if there are too many mouths to feed back there with Whitfield and Ash in the same role.  </p>



<p>I’d still prefer Bruhn and Budarick at cheaper prices.</p>



<p><strong>Brayden&nbsp;Cook ($158,700 Adelaide&nbsp;MID-FWD, B/E -31)</strong></p>



<p>Brilliant first-up match of the season, but there’s absolutely zero reason to go early here, unless you’ve missed a lot of must-haves and need to make more than three trades next week.</p>



<p><strong>Mattaes&nbsp;Phillipou ($168,400 St Kilda&nbsp;FWD, B/E 2)</strong></p>



<p>Got a corkie to his quad and listed as a test to play this week.  </p>



<p>Injury-prone player who hopefully will start to show his best very soon.  </p>



<p>I like the player and the role.</p>



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<p><strong>Andrew&nbsp;Brayshaw ($616,400 Fremantle&nbsp;MID, B/E 188)</strong></p>



<p>Wow, what a stinker for those who started him.  </p>



<p>Role looked totally fine as he was the number one midfielder with 82% CBA’s.  </p>



<p>Give him another chance, as it won’t cost you.</p>



<p><strong>Brodie&nbsp;Grundy ($677,900 Sydney&nbsp;RUC, B/E 183)</strong></p>



<p>Tough call, but back in your premium to bounce back.  </p>



<p>Marathon, not a sprint, and you should save trades where you can and not flip-flop between premiums who aren’t injured.  </p>



<p>The Horne-Francis rule of 2025.</p>



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<p><strong>Lachie&nbsp;Whitfield ($599,200 GWS Giants&nbsp;DEF, B/E 166)</strong></p>



<p>92DT and 70SC are hugely disappointing for us owners, but I’m expecting a bounce back score up against the Saints, who love conceding big points to half-backs.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Sell</strong></h3>



<p><strong>Nasiah&nbsp;Wanganeen-Milera ($622,300 St Kilda&nbsp;DEF, B/E 201)</strong></p>



<p>Last chance to switch to Sinclair before their prices go in opposite directions.  </p>



<p>Two matches, two tags, and two poor scores.  </p>



<p>He’ll get off the chain at some point, but his price could fluctuate heavily this season, starting with a massive drop.</p>



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<p><strong>Errol&nbsp;Gulden ($566,600 Sydney&nbsp;MID, B/E 96)</strong></p>



<p>Disaster for Errol, the Swans, and us, out for 4 months with a shoulder injury.  </p>



<p>Was looking like every bit the uber premium we wanted him to be, too.  </p>



<p>Sell now or perhaps wait a week if you prefer Holmes or Nick Daicos as his replacement.</p>


AFL Supercoach | Niko’s Watchlist: Buy, Hold, Sell round 2

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