Trades 2026 Round 2 Trades

[crafty_bernardo]

Since it's the bye will put Young on the bench for now. Re-assess next week what to do.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Thoughts on Gulden to Rankine?

Rankine only in 1.5% of teams... If he wasn't suspended I believe would have been in between 20-30% to start

Will have they ease Rankine in though? Not sure they’ll just throw him peak cba’s straight away.

 

[Gene Simmons]

All they ease Rankine in though? Not sure they’ll just throw him peak cba’s straight away.

Don’t see why not.. he hasn’t been injured, and assuming he has been full training?

 

[Spirit Level]

Thinking Gulden to Bruhn considering his BE and scoring ability.

Will pocket that cash for a rainy day

 

[jumperfan]

either or...go with your gut

No no you're supposed to make the decision for me so I don't have to blame myself when it doesn't work out!

 

[TheDugongs]

One trade this week Gulden to LJ. Will punt Blakiston to M&M next week. Probably bring Houston in too.... Why is the Bont looking at me now

 

[SC fish]

Top ten trades IN this week so far:

 

[SC fish]

Top ten trades OUT this week so far:

 

[Guardian Hawk]

I'm thinking Gulden to either Jackson or Xerri - who would everyone go with there? Jackson seems more reliable but Xerri's fixture is very tempting.

Both guns obviously. Not sure what makes you think Jackson is more reliable?

Xerri has averaged 120+ for 2 seasons straight prior to this year (127 last season). He will play as No 1/sole ruck all year.

Jackson is a great player and has more avenues to score but scores much better when he is sole ruck and Sean Darcy (even Mason Cox when Darcy is injured) may not see him consistently get the scores he got last year as the sole man. He averaged 113 and never over 100 prior. He's now effectively playing midfield though.

Essentially, you have a sure thing in Xerri but who is priced accordingly. You have a slightly bigger risk as Jackson plays midfield/hybrid role consistently for the first time but is a bit cheaper. The new rules will effect him less.

My preference is a no risk approach in the rucks as there is so little flexibility/options on that line but you can't really go wrong with either choice IMO.

 

[jumperfan]

Both guns obviously. Not sure what makes you think Jackson is more reliable?

Xerri has averaged 120+ for 2 seasons straight prior to this year (127 last season). He will play as No 1/sole ruck all year.

Jackson is a great player and has more avenues to score but scores much better when he is sole ruck and Sean Darcy (even Mason Cox when Darcy is injured) may not see him consistently get the scores he got last year as the sole man. He averaged 113 and never over 100 prior. He's now effectively playing midfield though.

Essentially, you have a sure thing in Xerri but who is priced accordingly. You have a slightly bigger risk as Jackson plays midfield/hybrid role consistently for the first time but is a bit cheaper. The new rules will effect him less.

My preference is a no risk approach in the rucks as there is so little flexibility/options on that line but you can't really go wrong with either choice IMO.

Good points. I think the reliability thing is just me being nervous about him getting suspended like last year but you're right that he's got a much longer history than that.

 

[Guardian Hawk]

I'm thinking Gulden to either Jackson or Xerri - who would everyone go with there? Jackson seems more reliable but Xerri's fixture is very tempting.

Also, probably don't listen to me...

I had Jackson at R1 up until the end of Round 0. Then I traded Bont down to Gulden (for 'value', with Bon't price "set to come down" and Gulden's up) so that I could upgrade Jackson to a sure thing in Gawn (with Darcy named at ruck and Cox an emergency).

Trading Bont also moved captaincy from him to Butters.

Didn't work out too well (after 1 week anyway) at all.

Bont went 160, Jackson 140, Gulden injured and Butters as captain sub 100 - at least Gawn recovered a decent score after a slow start.

 

[JuddgementDay]

Probably Young > Fonti. Fonti looks decent, will make cash & firms up my defence a bit which is nice. Leaves me $348.4k in the bank too which is lovely. Windsor > Houston a decent shout next round if Windsor doesnt do great.

What do you think Fonti avg from here?

 

[Guardian Hawk]

Like everyone, I also need to trade Gulden. Already have Serong and can't afford Bont.

Thinking:

A: Anderson @ $620K - Gun in a good side. Set and forget. Doesn't miss games. Has some yo-yo scores though and is 'peak price'.

B: Holmes @ 600K - Best mid in a competitive side. 23 years old. Average has gone up a jump every year. 66-80-99-111. Could it rise further? Will Geelong remain competitive or Holmes get more attention?

C: Sicily @ 483K - May seem a bit left field but it's a 'buy low' approach, with his price set to go up whilst the other two will remain at that 600K mark and can be future upgrades. Thinking on Sicily is he is priced at an 89 average after an injury affected season last year, including a 37 when he did his shoulder. Prior to that, his averages were 113, 114 and 99 and looks back to his old self this season after 2 good games/scores (pretty common for him to miss a couple of games through a suspension or niggle)

D: Edit, I suppose Merrett @ 583K is also a good option. Priced at a 108 average but has gone between 112-116 for 6 years straight prior to last year! Super consistent scorer. My only worry in not picking him is Brad Scott put him back and forward last year and he only excels in the middle. Do we have any word on if he will be moved around again? Given they want to sign him up again/want him to stay, will they let him play midfield all season as they should?

What would you do?

 

[Hawkforce]

 

[BOMBERBLITZ]

2 trades already down the drain, but at least I don't have to death-ride THE BONT anymore!

 

[THE_GUN]

Nice team. Probably better to wait until after St Kilda's bye to get NWM. And possibly wait until his form turns.

Yes thats exactly my intention
I will look at his BE and when it gets to an acceptable level i will trade him into my team as i see NAS in my best team and if he gets DP then he is a must have.

Sellwood to Houston
and maybe Pou to Cook are the trades im looking at next week with perhaps a boost to get a premo for an under performing mid pricer

 

[vanders]

go get ****ed

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Wiz instead of CMac

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Yes thats exactly my intention
I will look at his BE and when it gets to an acceptable level i will trade him into my team as i see NAS in my best team and if he gets DP then he is a must have.

Sellwood to Houston
and maybe Pou to Cook are the trades im looking at next week with perhaps a boost to get a premo for an under performing mid pricer

Nice, sounds like a good plan.

A word of caution on Houston, Howe and Moore are due back after their bye. They will definitely take some of his disposals.

 

[Lord De Goey]

2 trades already down the drain, but at least I don't have to death-ride THE BONT anymore!

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I have more trades than BOMBERBLITZ

 

[mochacinolatte]

Like everyone, I also need to trade Gulden. Already have Serong and can't afford Bont.

Thinking:

A: Anderson @ $620K - Gun in a good side. Set and forget. Doesn't miss games. Has some yo-yo scores though and is 'peak price'.

B: Holmes @ 600K - Best mid in a competitive side. 23 years old. Average has gone up a jump every year. 66-80-99-111. Could it rise further? Will Geelong remain competitive or Holmes get more attention?

C: Sicily @ 483K - May seem a bit left field but it's a 'buy low' approach, with his price set to go up whilst the other two will remain at that 600K mark and can be future upgrades. Thinking on Sicily is he is priced at an 89 average after an injury affected season last year, including a 37 when he did his shoulder. Prior to that, his averages were 113, 114 and 99 and looks back to his old self this season after 2 good games/scores (pretty common for him to miss a couple of games through a suspension or niggle)

D: Edit, I suppose Merrett @ 583K is also a good option. Priced at a 108 average but has gone between 112-116 for 6 years straight prior to last year! Super consistent scorer. My only worry in not picking him is Brad Scott put him back and forward last year and he only excels in the middle. Do we have any word on if he will be moved around again? Given they want to sign him up again/want him to stay, will they let him play midfield all season as they should?

What would you do?

Holmes was copping tags last year for what it is worth. Great player to watch at that price to be honest. Can play either mid of defense and score well in either roles.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Like everyone, I also need to trade Gulden. Already have Serong and can't afford Bont.

Thinking:

A: Anderson @ $620K - Gun in a good side. Set and forget. Doesn't miss games. Has some yo-yo scores though and is 'peak price'.

B: Holmes @ 600K - Best mid in a competitive side. 23 years old. Average has gone up a jump every year. 66-80-99-111. Could it rise further? Will Geelong remain competitive or Holmes get more attention?

C: Sicily @ 483K - May seem a bit left field but it's a 'buy low' approach, with his price set to go up whilst the other two will remain at that 600K mark and can be future upgrades. Thinking on Sicily is he is priced at an 89 average after an injury affected season last year, including a 37 when he did his shoulder. Prior to that, his averages were 113, 114 and 99 and looks back to his old self this season after 2 good games/scores (pretty common for him to miss a couple of games through a suspension or niggle)

D: Edit, I suppose Merrett @ 583K is also a good option. Priced at a 108 average but has gone between 112-116 for 6 years straight prior to last year! Super consistent scorer. My only worry in not picking him is Brad Scott put him back and forward last year and he only excels in the middle. Do we have any word on if he will be moved around again? Given they want to sign him up again/want him to stay, will they let him play midfield all season as they should?

What would you do?

Anderson feels like a very safe pick this year but he does have a bye next week. I’d throw Callaghan in the mid as well but same bye issue.

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

What do you think Fonti avg from here?

85 ish. Not enough to be a keeper but will likely make substantial cash. I’m happy to jump on.

 

[The_Steadier]

After a craptacular score last week (no bont, nas C, murdock+marshall+devrob all on the bench), 2 trades this week gets me back on track.

Nas and young out,
fonti and bont in
has me looking like this with 100k left in the bank:





Then next week, windsor out for cook (via rozee back).

Will then upgrade fonti to a 600k keeper when he is on his bye.
(Or potentially even wait an extra week and bring nas back in after his bye)

 

[JT_the_Man]

As an old school player, I'm leaning no trades this week.

If Pou/Marshall injuries are bad I'll probably grab Cook or Murdock this week to get ahead for next week.

 

[Bidet Lover]

Wanted to keep Young but this let's me grab an R2 and have some stability there;