JENNIFER Hawkins. Asia Argento. Buddy Franklin.

We all want someone we can't have. Every now and then, this clashes with our Dream Team hopes and desires... especially when Buddy (or similar) is in your opponent's Premium Dream Team. Because in that super-powered extreme league, each AFL player can only belong to one coach's squad.

Because there's a pretty small number of 'forward' and 'defender' players running around each week, the one-Dream-Team-per-player rule means lots of no-namers get thrown into squads just to try and make up the points.

Fortunately, it is possible to make up some sneaky points here and there by jumping on board some gun players who may have slipped under the radar.

To trade, just click on the 'Draft Trade' button to see who you can swap from the remaining players available. There are some gun players about who are returning from injury or suspension and may be available. Let's look at a few of the options:

BACKS
Brad Symes (Adelaide): The 23-year-old has now missed six matches with an ankle injury but before that was enjoying a great year with his new club Adelaide. Has been a highly-regarded ball magnet for some time and is definitely a good option.

Beau Waters (West Coast): This hard nut will return this week from suspension. He averaged a reasonable 79 last year and will continue to do well with Shannon Hurn's absence from the Eagles' half-back line.

Brent Guerra (Hawthorn): Earlier this year Guerra was one of the most inspired choices in Dream Team, averaging 82 points from eight matches. A hamstring injury has slowed him down but Grant Birchall has been disappointing across half-back and there's plenty to suggest he'll be welcomed back at the Hawks. A good pick.

David Myers (Essendon): From what I've heard this bloke is still available in many Premium leagues across the country. Be alert Dream Teamers - this bloke will get more midfield time as the year rolls on, and he can only get better. He's virtually a midfielder who's classed as a defender, and although you may endure some bad matches (52 against West Coast on Friday) he is still a better bet than some more established backliners going around.

(Another note on the backs - Jake King from Richmond is not too far away. Watch for any news carefully because if he's available he is definitely worth getting).

FORWARDS
Brett Burton (Adelaide): The Birdman has been in terrific form this year, averaging around 88 points per game. He missed last week with suspension so it's well worth checking to see if he's available. He could be the bargain pick-up that wins you a premiership.

Brett Ebert (Port Adelaide): Did you know Ebert scored 245 over two consecutive matches last year? Neither did I. But it proves a long-held view in some quarters that Ebert is a superstar waiting to happen. Admittedly those matches were against Richmond (when they were terrible) and Melbourne (umm...) but nevertheless, Ebert is a proven forward and is handy in your Premium Dream Team.

Corey Jones (North Melbourne): Nathan Thompson is out, Shannon Grant is shaky and the youngsters Matt Campbell and Lindsay Thomas just ain't coming on as planned. It all points to a renewed focus on Roos’ goal-monster Jones, who has shown time and time again that Dream Team coaches continually underestimate him. He'll average over 80 when injury-free and with the lack of quality forwards across the board, it's worth taking a punt on him recovering from that ankle.

Michael Newton (Melbourne): He has battled injury so far this season but this kid took the mark of the year last year. With that sort of notoriety I don't reckon the Dees will ignore him too long, especially considering David Neitz's retirement. He scored 70+ three times in the last five weeks last year and Demons coach Dean Bailey has said he and Paul Johnson will be the new key forward targets. They both look to be good bets.

Mark LeCras (West Coast): This 21-year-old is still a forward-pocket type right now but I have high hopes he will evolve into a midfielder. His comeback game last week revealed he can still sneak goals with the best of them and so should always net you a reasonable return at worst. Compared to some of the other options he's a good sixth forward.

MIDFIELDERS
Scott West (Bulldogs): There’s some bad memories here. I can still remember losing an unlosable match last year when West was in scintillating form and my opponent had him as captain. Despite the injury worries, once he's back he'll continue to get leather poisoning so swap him in for your weakest midfielder. It'll be an awesome trade.

Shane Crawford (Hawthorn): Crawf doesn't hold up the Hawks' midfield like he once did but he is still a better-than-good Dream Team midfielder, who averaged 88 before doing his hammy.

You won't need good midfielders as much as decent forwards and backs, but it always pays to watch the injury list and get an inside edge where possible.

Good luck, Premium premiership piranhas! With a bit of luck and some handy advice, you may yet break records and earn plenty of drinks off your mates.

Until next week (or until I'm let out again),

Dr DT

The views in this story are those of the author and not necessarily those of the clubs or the AFL.