THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED teams will drop tonight ahead of round 20, but we already know some news about players who will be missing.

There is nothing worse in AFL Fantasy than one of your unique players getting injured. Sometimes it's a lonely island when you are stranded there by yourself, but hey … that's a risk you take!

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Toby Nankervis and Tom De Koning were great options when Max Gawn went down two weeks ago, but now it's their turn on the sidelines. Nankervis will be missing one week with concussion and De Koning the remainder of the home and away season.

Adding salt to the wound, Jordan Dawson will also miss 1-2 weeks with concussion, forcing the 17 per cent of his coaches to make the trade.

However, in AFL Fantasy a wise man once said: "Crisis creates opportunity" and in the case in Adelaide, maybe an opportunity has opened up.

Keays to the midfield?

Filling the final positions in the forward line has been a problem since round one and it's a problem that doesn't look like being solved anytime soon. If you have players like Jy Simpkin or even two rookies on rotation, then with five weeks to go, it's probably worth upgrading in other areas where there is a little more certainty.

However, if you still have someone like Tom Powell … then a trade needs to be made.

With Dawson on the sidelines for the next 1-2 weeks, Ben Keays (FWD, $709,000) is a standout option to fill the last position in your forward line. Keays went into the midfield late last week finishing the game with 78 points in the second half.

This is a role not foreign to Keays. A role he has played before that has seen him average 95-100. For a short-term play … he is a great option for the next two weeks.

However, if you are looking for something a little long-term then Mason Wood (MID/FWD, $760,000) is your man. Wood has gone under the radar and has quietly averaged 92 since round eight. He scored 106 last week and had even though he kicked 3.4 goals, he floated down back in the final term for 29 points.

Trap or treat?

How will you use your two trades this week? Here are some traps to avoid and some treats worth considering.

Adam Treloar (MID, $957,000) – TRAP
A trap this week … a treat in round 21. Sydney in Sydney is a tough match-up for Treloar and last time he played the Swans he attracted the attention of James Jordon who held him to 38 in the second half.

Tristan Xerri (RUC, $956,000) – TREAT
Need a replacement and an upgrade from De Koning or Nankervis? Look no further. The big man has been on fire and has one of the easiest match-ups this week against a 'ruckless' Geelong.

Andrew Brayshaw (MID, $908,000) – TREAT
While many coaches buy back into Serong, many are also forgetting about Brayshaw. Over the last five weeks he has averaged 17 points more than Serong with big scores of 146, 136 and 120.

Jack Steele (MID, $871,000) - TRAP
Leading into last week's game, Steele was averaging 94 over a six-game period. He then scores 133 (against the Eagles) and now "he's back"? … C'mon guys, you've read this book before.

Shaun Mannagh (MID/FWD, $441,000) – TREAT
Looking for a bench option in the forward line to possibly play on your ground? Mannagh is the man for the job. He has averaged 90 in his last three games and is a low-risk bench option capable of scoring 100.

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Most traded in

• Tom Stewart (DEF, $840,000)
• Zac Taylor (MID, $280,000)
• Ben Keays (FWD, $709,000)
• Adam Treloar (MID, $957,000)
• Dylan Moore (FWD, $827,000)

As Roy says … "Tom Stewart (DEF, $840,000) has never failed as a midfielder".

Over the last four weeks, Stewart has started at the centre bounces before floating back to his beloved half-back role where he racks up marks. He has averaged 110 in this role and doesn't look like slowing down anytime soon.

Even though he was the most traded-in player last week, Zac Taylor (MID, $280,000) is still a wanted man. He has a breakeven of -23 and is coming off scores of 86 and 78. Taylor is easily the best downgrade option under $300,000.

Most traded out

• Jordan Dawson (MID, $825,000)
• Arie Schoenmaker (DEF, $362,000)
• Tom De Koning (RUC, $829,000)
• Alex Sexton (FWD/DEF, $702,000)
• Nathan Kreuger (RUC/FWD, $414,000)

At this stage of the year, we need to trade players with 1-2 week injuries. After being concussed on the weekend, Jordan Dawson (MID, $825,000) fits that description and needs to be moved on to another premium midfielder.

Calvin's best captains

No.1 – Errol Gulden v Western Bulldogs @ the SCG, SUN 3.20pm AEST

Gulden has averaged 124 in the last seven rounds and during this time he has hit 150-plus on three occasions. In round 11, he scored 119 against the Bulldogs and will be even better at the SCG where he has averaged 120 in his last five games. He ticks all the boxes and is a great late captain option.

No.2 – Harry Sheezel v Geelong @ Blundstone Arena, SAT 1.45pm AEST

Sheezel is coming off 134, 78 and 134 and meets the Cats, who hr had a career-high 159 against earlier this year. Although that would be nice… another 130-plus is well within reach. Recently against Geelong, big scores have continued to flow with Adam Treloar (149), Ed Richards (131) and Jye Caldwell (144) the most recent to cash in.

No.3 – Dayne Zorko v Gold Coast @ People First Stadium, SAT 4.35pm AEST

Now, we're not chasing the 184 Zorko had against the Suns in round eight, but more so the scores half-backs have had recently had against the Suns. Based on the fact that Lachie Whitfield (145), Dan Houston (122) and Colby McKercher (123) were all great against them, surely that continues for the in-form Zorko.

No.4 – Tristan Xerri v Geelong @ Blundstone Arena, SAT 1.45pm AEST

Over the last five weeks Geelong has rolled out the ruck combination of Mark Blicavs/Sam De Koning. During this time, opposition rucks have averaged 124 against them. Most recently we saw Tim English (116) and Darcy Cameron (147) dominate and there is no reason why the No.1 ruckman in the game won't do the same.

No.5 – Lachie Whitfield v Melbourne @ the MCG, SAT 7.30pm AEST

Whitfield is the most in-form player in the game at the moment, averaging 136 in his last four games. He hasn't put a foot wrong since his bye and as my No.1 pick last week… he had 145. Although this match-up is slightly harder than his most recent games, his form is too good to ignore.

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