Richards is back in to the AFL side this round, making him a relevant upgrade target for coaches with cash to spend.

Arty Jones could be a good option if he gets his spot back. Faces the Dons this week. Impressed in preseason — community surprised if he doesn't play.

Farrow is widely discussed as a must-own cash cow rookie expected to rise $80–200k over the coming weeks. Posted an 'incredible score' last round, confirming his cash generation trajectory.

Multiple users flag Farrow as likely to make more money, suggesting upward price movement expected. Recommended over Windsor as an upgrade target.

Community discussing Farrow as a cash cow worth trading in. Scored 102 this round and expected to generate significant cash. Getting games at Essendon with role lock concerns around Redman return.

Community consensus building around Farrow as a cash cow trade target. Scored 90 in his second game, helping rolling average, and has been involved via kick-ins. Priced at ~170k with upside seen.

Community targeting Bont as a premium acquisition next week off the bye. Cited as the destination for banked cash from Petracca trade.

Recommended as a trade-in target in the context of freeing up cash, suggesting community views Farrow as an emerging or underpriced option.

Community prediction that Bont will score 130+ in his upcoming game, framed as a near-certainty after another player disappointed.

Community debate on whether Bont is a must-have. Multiple users note his elite scoring pace (comparable to 4-game players despite only 3 games), captaincy value, and difficulty bringing in later if price stays high 600k.

Strong community consensus that Bont is a must-have this week, cited as a safe captain option every round. High ownership reinforces his value as a premium target.

Ed Richards confirmed in for selection this round after apparent injury absence. Community reaction mixed — some relieved, others adjusting trade plans around his return.

Community consensus is that Bontempelli is a keeper and a worthwhile upgrade target from Coniglio. Multiple posters support the trade.

Community consensus is that Bont is effectively untaggable — when teams attempt to tag him he moves forward and remains impactful. Widely viewed as a lock despite occasional tagging games.

Multiple users recommend upgrading to Bont this week, suggesting he is a premium target worth prioritising over cheaper options.

Parish is viewed as a solid scorer averaging 60–70 but a poor cash cow — expected to rise only $10–20k more from here. Scored well last round but is being traded out to free up salary for better cash cows or premiums.

Multiple users discussing downgrading English from their SuperCoach squads, suggesting he is underperforming or poor value relative to alternatives.

Farrow is a popular cash cow target this round, mentioned by multiple coaches as a trade-in option.

Flagged as a likely trade-in target next week after Blakiston and Windsor are offloaded — seen as a premo upgrade destination.

Community consensus is that English needs to be traded out, with multiple users agreeing he should be replaced by a premium ruck like Gawn or Jackson.

Multiple users discussing downgrading English or moving him out of R1/R2 spot, suggesting declining confidence in his value relative to Gawn and McAndrew.

Flagged as a premium target to bring in via the Xerri trade. Community treating him as a clear premo upgrade, not a question mark.

Community consensus favours Farrow over Steele/Steene in a direct comparison thread. Multiple users recommend Farrow independently.

Multiple commenters treat Bont as a must-have premium — framed as 'already behind' if not owned. Considered an upgrade target over Touk.

Community discussion suggests trading English to a premium ruck or downgrading him to R2 role. Multiple users recommend moving him on, indicating declining value perception.

Parish scored 137 this round. Being traded out by some coaches in favour of Farrow for cash generation, suggesting Parish is seen as a hold rather than must-own.

User traded Blakiston near his breakeven after he stalled in price growth, suggesting he has peaked as a cash cow this season.

Community strongly favours Bont as captain pick this round, with multiple users recommending him. One commenter notes a risk of being iced in the last quarter but overall sentiment is positive.

OP traded English out to Gawn this round, treating him as a stepping-stone ruck rather than a long-term hold. Community endorsed the trade.

Community thread asking Bont vs Daicos for next week's trade. Multiple commenters recommend Bont as the preferred pick over Daicos.

Farrow scored 90 on the bench and went unused as an emergency, indicating solid value currently sitting on owners' benches.

English being considered for trade to upgrade to Gawn or Jackson, indicating community sees him as a downgrade or sell candidate.

User considering delaying Bont upgrade to next week to preserve budget, framing him as a premium target worth saving for.

Poster planning to trade in Bont (Marcus Bontempelli) from Parish next week or week after as an upgrade target.

User is targeting Bont as a premium upgrade alongside Gawn, reflecting positive community sentiment.

Mentioned alongside Gawn and Grundy as a strong ruck replacement candidate, with a noted good fixture run.

Community member traded in Bontempelli this week as an upgrade, treating him as a premium target worth acquiring.

Being considered for trade alongside Xerri and Coniglio as part of a restructure. Community treating him as a downgrade candidate rather than a keeper.

Bont scored well in the first half but had a mediocre second half; still delivered a solid captain score for those who had him C.

Community signals Bontempelli as one of the top scorers this round alongside Gawn and Grundy.

User regrets trading Merrett out to Bont, suggesting Merrett's value has held or improved relative to expectations at time of trade.

Traded in as an upgrade over Merrett, implied to be over-performing relative to expectations this season.

Sellwood named as a trade target to move on from alongside Watkins, suggesting low community confidence in continued value.

Farrow recommended and actioned as the trade-in target replacing Windsor, suggesting he is seen as a good value pick or cash cow option.

Described as a 'killer' in a SuperCoach context, prompting trade discussion. Community suggesting straight swap for a premium mid or def.

Described as a 'killer' alongside Richards, with community suggesting trading out for ZZ at R3 as part of a restructure.

Multiple community members trading into Farrow alongside Gawn as an upgrade target.

English being discussed as a trade-out candidate, with Gawn the preferred upgrade target.

OP traded Windsor to Farrow this round alongside the English-to-Gawn move, suggesting Farrow is viewed as a worthwhile upgrade target from a stepping-stone price point.

Bont was projected 130 by a tipping model but scored only 69 in R4, a significant underperformance vs projection.

User already owns English and is weighing upgrade paths. English is positioned as a stepping stone rather than a keeper, suggesting community views him as a mid-tier ruck.

Community member considering trading English out this week, suggesting he is underperforming or being replaced by better options.

Community member considering trading Parish out this week alongside English, suggesting a downgrade or sideways move.

Farrow mentioned as a trade target alongside Grundy to replace Parish, indicating emerging interest as a cash cow or value pick.

One user flagging they want to cut losses on Blakiston as part of a broader restructure around the ruck situation.

Community member flags Bont as a likely keeper for the season, implying strong long-term value.

OP flags Budarick as a trade candidate, suggesting he is underperforming or has limited upside as a cash cow.

Community member trading out English, suggesting a downgrade or sideways move away from the player.

Farrar polling as a premium defender option among Essendon fans despite competition from multiple other Essendon defenders.

English considered as an alternative captain option this round, with at least one commenter expecting him to have a great game.

Community speculating Bont could receive DPP forward status later in the season, making him an attractive F5/F6 option at ~90 avg.

Bont was passed over for captaincy in favour of Holmes by at least one coach, suggesting some concern about his ceiling relative to alternatives this round.

Community concern about Bont being on the bench in a team, flagged as more worrying than the Daicos situation — possibly a vest risk or low role concern.

Speculative mention as a potential fwd DPP pickup. Community interest contingent on DPP status being granted.

Mentioned as a cash-cow trade target for next week as part of a broader restructure plan toward three premiums. Low specificity — passing strategic mention.

English is being held as part of a ruck combination with McAndrew, suggesting he is considered a reliable keeper.

Bont suggested as a premium mid upgrade target for Hayden Young, though OP opts for a cheaper ~$550k mid option instead.

Clarke listed as a potentially overlooked Essendon defender option compared to poll favourite Farrar.

Jacques flagged as a possible loophole alternative still available for selection, suggesting he was not ruled out or used as an emergency by the poster.

Dogs fan reports that if Bont is tagged, Richards becomes the primary accumulator and will likely draw the tag instead — suggesting a role/usage shift in response to opposition tagging strategy.

Richards flagged as potential late out risk with Jacques possibly coming in as replacement. Owner holding Richards with concern about late out scenario.

One commenter flagged concern about Bont being put on ice in the final quarter, suggesting possible TOG% risk late in the game.