Niko’s AFL Supercoach Watchlist: Buy, Hold, Sell round 18


<p>We’re back to regular programming; a popular premium is out injured.  </p>



<p>This time it’s Lachie Whitfield, but hopefully it’s just for the week and you have adequate cover.</p>



<p>I scored 2486 in round 17 largely thanks to Harry Sheezel as captain, but I still saw a rank decrease as it was a very high-scoring round.  </p>



<p>Not owning Gawn, Wanganeen-Milera and Dawson is killing me softly.</p>



<p>Two trades left, and I think it’ll soon be one.</p>



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



<p><strong>Josh&nbsp;Goater ($119,900 North Melbourne DEF, B/E -54)</strong></p>



<p>If you need a defender, sure, but it comes with injury risk.  He’s been on the list since 2021 and has only managed 14 games.  </p>



<p>The role is positive and could outweigh the negative.</p>



<p><strong>Oliver&nbsp;Francou ($99,100 West Coast MID, B/E -42)</strong></p>



<p>Son of Josh and had a very impressive debut in the loss to Adelaide, where he scored 85 in only 61% game time.  </p>



<p>Should hold his spot off that performance, and if that TOG goes up, his score likely will too.  </p>



<p>Looks like a decent gamble at the cheapest price.</p>



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<p><strong>Bailey&nbsp;Dale ($531,100 Western Bulldogs DEF, B/E 65)</strong></p>



<p>His poor score (where all the Dogs were terrible) will drop out now, and he’s in good form and the #1 distributor off half back.  </p>



<p>Tasty matchup against the Eagles this week.</p>



<p><strong>Nasiah&nbsp;Wanganeen-Milera ($615,500 St Kilda DEF/MID, B/E 73)</strong></p>



<p>I can’t get to him, and I’m jealous if you can.  In supreme form and a must-own.  </p>



<p>I should have just held him through his injury.</p>



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<p><strong>Izak&nbsp;Rankine ($392,400 Adelaide MID/FWD, B/E 118)</strong></p>



<p>It’s a high breakeven, but he’s lost $150k, and he has the skill and upcoming fixtures to turn it all around. The role is there.</p>



<p><strong>Bailey&nbsp;Smith ($586,700 Geelong MID, B/E 125)</strong></p>



<p>If you’ve been waiting for Baz, the time is now. </p>



<p>Must own for the Supercoach finals.</p>



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



<p><strong>Noah&nbsp;Mraz ($119,900 Hawthorn DEF, B/E -50)</strong></p>



<p>Hugely impressive debut with six intercept marks. </p>



<p>He might stay in, but the Hawks have plenty out, so I’d be wary of bringing him in. </p>



<p>Plus, I want those marks going to Sicily, thanks.</p>



<p><strong>Zeke&nbsp;Uwland ($290,500 Gold Coast&nbsp;DEF/MID, B/E -27)</strong></p>



<p>Two tonnes in a row and playing well, but we don’t have the trades, nor does he make enough quick cash to make a trade in viable.</p>



<p><strong>Riley&nbsp;Hamilton ($99,100 GWS Giants MID/FWD, B/E 18)</strong></p>



<p>25 score off 70% TOG, pass.</p>



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<p><strong>Hugo&nbsp;Hall-Kahan ($267,500 Adelaide DEF/MID, B/E 30)</strong></p>



<p>Scoring well enough to be your cover across two lines.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Rowan&nbsp;Marshall ($433,700 St Kilda RUC/FWD, B/E 43)</strong></p>



<p>I have no idea why the Saints spent all this money on TDK when they’ve already got an elite ruckman on the books.  </p>



<p>You’d think they would have learnt from the Gawn/Grundy fiasco.  </p>



<p>Having said that, I don’t think TDK will be out long enough to make RowMar a viable Supercoach pick.</p>



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<p><strong>Lachie&nbsp;Whitfield ($487,600 GWS Giants DEF, B/E 112)</strong></p>



<p>Had 20 possessions and 60-odd Supercoach points at halftime when he got elbowed by Shrek.  </p>



<p>Early signs are positive that he’ll only miss the one match, so he’s a hold.</p>



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



<p><strong>Wade&nbsp;Derksen ($249,900 Carlton DEF, B/E 34)</strong></p>



<p>If you’ve got ample trades, he can go since he’s made his $150k.  </p>



<p>No rush though, as he should keep playing with Weitering out, and the breakeven is low.</p>



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<p><strong>Samuel Cumming ($328,900 Richmond&nbsp;MID, B/E 66)</strong></p>



<p>CBA’s numbers dropped on the weekend and looks primed to sell after making his $150k.</p>



<p><strong>Sam&nbsp;Walsh ($478,900 Carlton MID, B/E 106)</strong></p>



<p>This is why you save a few trades (if you can) so you can luxury trade guys like this out.  </p>



<p>He gave me false hope for the last two weeks.</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>My Current Plans</strong></h3>



<p><strong>OUT:</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>Samuel&nbsp;Cumming</p>



<p><strong>IN: </strong>Izak Rankine</p>



<p><strong>BANK:</strong><strong> </strong><strong></strong>$2,100</p>



<p><strong>TRADES:</strong> 1</p>


Niko’s AFL Supercoach Watchlist: Buy, Hold, Sell round 18

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