MORE than 20 per cent of AFL Fantasy Classic coaches will be without Josh Kelly this week as he has been left out of the Giants’ side due to a groin complaint. How long he will be on the sidelines is unknown, however the decision to trade or hold will be a big one. The options are plentiful if coaches decide to move him on as he is valued at $780,000.
Better news, especially for those who took them early in Fantasy Draft, is the return of Toby Greene and Mitch Duncan. The Tigers welcome back MID/FWD Josh Caddy who notched up 99 and 85 in his first two games and Dion Prestia for his first game this season.
Sam Powell-Pepper will have a week out of the Port Adelaide side through a club suspension, however that news could be good for those frustrated by Tom Rockliff’s early form at his new club. The Fantasy Pig has averaged 54.3 points in the teal but is named on the ball and will be aiming for his highest score of the season.
There is mixed news on the cash cow front with Jack Higgins (omitted), Lachlan Murphy (injured) and Liam Ryan (injured) out in round four. Ryan will miss a significant amount of games and he is the most popular player traded out this week.
Darcy Fogarty returns for the Crows as does Cam O’Shea for the Blues. Nick Coffield, the most popular player traded in this round, holds his place for the Saints.
20-year-old Matt Guelfi (FWD, $170,000) may make his Essendon debut on Sunday. Taken with the Bombers’ final selection in last year’s draft, Guelfi averaged 70 in the WAFL in 2017 and scored 69 points from 17 disposals and seven tackles for Essendon’s VFL side last week.
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Get them in
Nick Coffield (DEF/MID, $276,000) is currently the most traded in player following his poised debut last week where he scored 73 which included a big first half of 49. His ball use was outstanding and therefore his job security is equally so.
Bryce Gibbs (MID, $823,000) has made an awesome start to his Crows career and it is no surprise he is currently the third most traded in player after averaging 127 over his first three games. His ownership is set to rise again following the news Josh Kelly is out.
Paul Seedsman (DEF/MID, $528,000) has embraced the vacant half-back role at the Crows and his scoring has reflected that with a three game average of 95. His scoring is elite for a defender and with such a low break even and nice run of games at home, it is not surprising to see him being the seventh most traded in player this week.
Move them on
Liam Ryan (FWD, $323,000) is the most traded out player this week following an impressive start to his career in which he averaged 73 points. Unfortunately, the injury he sustained kicking a great goal last week will see him miss extended time and he has to go.
Zach Merrett (MID, $643,000) coaches have sent a clear message to the Bombers star and he is the second most traded out player as a result. His form has been well below what is expected of a premium player and it seems people's patience has run out.
Adam Treloar (MID, $720,000) speaking of losing patience, a combination of sitting deep forward, combined with the fact he didn’t lay a tackle last week has resulted in Treloar being the ninth most traded out player this week. Coaches are expecting 110 scores from their premiums and are parting ways if they don’t produce.
WATCH: Roy's Fantasy trades for round four
Calvin's captains
1. Tom Mitchell - Although Melbourne can be quite restrictive on their day, our beloved Pig has scored triple figures against them on four consecutive occasions. He posted 136 against them last year and loves playing at his home sty, the MCG.
2. Bryce Gibbs - So far this year, Collingwood have given up the most points to opposition midfielders and Gibbs who is averaging 127, will be cashing in on this.
3. Rory Laird - He ranks as the No.2 player in the game with a lowest score of 120. Being a defender, he is often overlooked for captaincy duties but could be huge once again.
4. Nat Fyfe - Scored 120 on the Giants last year and is running hot with scores of 144 and 123 in his last two games.
5. Lance Franklin - Loves playing the Bulldogs and has notched seven 100+ scores against them in his last eight games.
WATCH: Calvin's Fantasy captains for round four
