THIS week in AFL Fantasy the plan is simple, it’s 'Operation Get Rocky'.
Tom Rockliff (MID, $498,000) came into the season as cheap option after an injury-riddled 2015. He holds the world record for the highest averaging season (135 in 2014) and now the second Fantasy Pig (after Dane Swan) in the pen is $81,000 cheaper than his starting price.
After getting injured in round two with just 24 points, coaches have been waiting patiently for the star to return.
After two weeks on the sidelines, Rocky oinked back with an 88 and then a huge 132 last week against the Swans.
Coaches have seen enough and are now bending over backwards to get the man with a break-even of only 94 into their teams this week.
Rocky plays the third-easiest team to score points against (Port Adelaide) and should continue from where he left off in round six.
Ahead of Rockliff as the most traded-in player this week is Collingwood’s Josh Smith (MID, $203,000).
A piglet in his own right, Smith has dominated his first two games with 97 and 89, and is the best downgrade option this week despite his hefty price tag.
With Rory Laird (DEF, $487,000) and Jacob Weitering (DEF, $290,000) set to miss a handful of games through injuries, coaches are opting for the best defender in the business - Heath Shaw (DEF, $540,000), who is averaging a massive 107 and the newly crowned dual-position recipient Bernie Vince (DEF/MID, $517,000) to fill the void.
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Pending selection news, The Traders have their trades ready to go.
Both Warnie and Calvin are following the vibe of the week and will chase the under-priced Pig.
Roy has other plans after a Friday night debacle left him with a full midfield of gun players. With his internet and computer resetting in the dying stages of lock-out, a frantic last-second trade from saw him bring in Max Gawn and move Mark Blicavs into the midfield to complete his line-up.
Now, after holding onto the injured Taylor Adams, Roy may finally have a slot to bring in the Pig after all.
The Traders will be chatting from 6pm AEST answering your questions and reacting live as the round seven teams drop.
