You don't write champions off.

Gold Coast star Gary Ablett [MID, $444,800] has averaged just 72.3 fantasy points from his past three games.

But the tide will eventually turn – and there's no better stage than the AFL Fantasy Grand Final.

Ablett plays against GWS this week and could be in for a monster game to finish off the year and, potentially, capture his second Brownlow Medal.

West Coast's Josh Kennedy [FWD, $364,200] is still in the running for the Coleman Medal.

But Kennedy has been the victim of his own team's poor performance.

He's averaged just 55.6 fantasy points from his past three games and, as such, his price has plummeted.

Geelong's Mathew Stokes had 37 disposals and 118 points against the Swans last round and is in a good position to replicate that against the Lions this week.

Fremantle's Matthew Pavlich [FWD, $383,500] has made a strong impression in his return from injury.

The Dockers skipper has scored 103 and 102 points from his past two games as he builds towards his side's finals campaign.

His price is very low considering his talent and experience, so Pavlich should be right in line to come in to your fantasy team this week.

GWS co-captain Callan Ward [MID, $467,100] has had a hip operation and will miss the deciding fantasy match up.

Ward has been an impressive and constant scorer this season, but he's no good to us on the sidelines.

St Kilda's Leigh Montagna [MID, $506,800] has averaged 111.3 from his past three rounds and has finished the season in a big high.

He is a likely replacement for Ward.

 

Collingwood youngster Josh Thomas [MID, $338,000] played the game of his life against West Coast last Friday night.

Thomas gathered a career-high 35 touches to go along with 127 fantasy points.

The Magpie is probably not a starting option, but a handy bench choice for the final round of proceedings.

The big one is here. 

Time to get all your ducks in a row and claim bragging rights against your mates.

But, most importantly, AFL Fantasy glory.