Moore and Howe returning to Collingwood likely to squeeze Houston's role back toward his lower-scoring 2025 output. His role expansion may be temporary.

Flagged as potentially losing role when Moore and Howe return — one of Daicos or Houston expected to be squeezed by the Pies' depth restoration.

Howe is set to return, raising questions about whether returning players will affect role distributions for current selections.

Seen as slightly off this season and overtaken by Ash, but kick-in numbers (6/game vs 2/game) remain a strong scoring floor. $50k cheaper than Ash and viewed as best value by at least one user after the bye.

Community treating Nick Daicos as a must-have premium target. User planning trades specifically to bring him in, citing him as the best option available.

Houston preferred over Burgoyne at similar price — viewed as the safer D6 cash cow with better role certainty and downside protection.

Named as a desirable trade-in target by multiple coaches in the forward line premium discussion.

Multiple commenters doubt Coniglio will work out as a SuperCoach option this season, with at least one trading him to Daicos instead.

Community split on Houston as a trade target — optimists cite price upside and known ceiling, sceptics warn his role may regress when Moore and Howe return. Pies reportedly targeting him more for distribution.

Callaghan noted as a mid upgrade option but flagged as on bye this week — timing risk for anyone trading him in r03.

Described as fitting an 'insane' midfield structure. Community broadly treats him as a quality trade target alongside Jackson.

Houston confirmed as one of two planned trade-ins this week, indicating community confidence in him as a priority pickup.

Targeted as a premium mid upgrade funded by trading Petracca to the mids line. Community views him as a top mid option.

Mentioned as a potential premium forward trade-in target alongside Houston.

Community concern that Houston is a trap pickup. Some believe he will generate ~$100k cash but question his long-term value at $425k price point.

Daicos named as alternative premium trade target to Bont for next week. One commenter backs him over Bont.

Listed as a top-tier defender option just outside the top 4, with one user considering trading him in for Blakiston this week.

Mentioned as a value upgrade target from Windsor in the forward or midfield line.

Daicos considered as a captain option alongside Sheezel and Butters; original poster fears missing a big score if they don't play him.

Lumped in with Xerri and Parish as a player the OP is looking to offload. No specific reason given beyond general restructure pressure.

Referenced as an example of a rookie who didn't slow down in his first season, used to illustrate that some cash cows warrant holding beyond typical breakeven thresholds.

Houston flagged as a trade target to replace Rozee, also mentioned as a bye-round cover option for Richmond players.

Mentioned as a trade target after moving funds from Xerri's ruck spot, suggesting community value in upgrading to Naicos.

Brought in as a trade target this week, suggesting community sees value as an upgrade or cash cow pick.