Jobe Watson [MID, $420,600] returned in remarkable fashion from his broken collarbone against Collingwood on Sunday.
Watson scored 113 Fantasy points in his first game since round 15, leading his team brilliantly, despite a 79-point loss to the Pies.
His score of 16 in the game he was injured in against Port Adelaide has seen his price drop drastically.
At just over $400k, the reigning Brownlow medallist should be first cab off the rank to join your team.
Trade
Sydney Swans young gun Tom Mitchell [MID, $399,100] has commanded a spot in AFL Fantasy teams around the country.
Mitchell has averaged 97 Fantasy points after making his debut earlier this season.
But there comes a time where you need to lean on the more experienced types.
Ryan Griffen [MID, $518,700] has been in stellar form – averaging 110 fantasy points – and could be the perfect upgrade option.
Invest
Dayne Beams [MID, $581,700] is still one of the most expensive players in the competition, even though he missed the first 15 rounds of the season.
If you were thinking he'd be a bit rusty on his return to the Magpie line-up and suffer a price drop, you'll need to think again.
Beams has averaged 115 points from his first four games back from a quad injury, chalking up 117 against the Bombers on Sunday.
It's hard to see why his current form would change, so snap him up before he hits the 600k barrier.
That hurts
Hawthorn skipper Luke Hodge [MID, $447,000] has been outstanding in a plum role for the Hawks this season.
Hodge has averaged 91 Fantasy points on the year, but a niggling wrist injury is set to see him sidelined for up to two weeks.
With finals starting this week, you may as well give Hodge the flick and bring in a player like Steele Sidebottom [MID, $479,800] who collected a handy 131 points against Essendon.
New kid on the block
This late in the year finding a talented depth ruckman can be tricky.
Collingwood's Brodie Grundy [RUC, $107,200] is approaching the third game of his career, and therefore a steep price rise.
If projections prove true, Grundy – who has averaged 74.5 from his first two games – could rise to $274,500 by season's end so snap him up.
The last word
NAB AFL Fantasy Finals are here and you'll need to have premium players all over the park. Upgrade wisely this week and seek the glory that awaits those who remain untouched by late changes.
Ben Guthrie is a reporter for AFL Media. Follow him on Twitter - @AFL_BenGuthrie
