Day Wicks posted 35 in a 5-point home loss to Carlton — 12 above his 23 BE as a 10-game rookie forward. Cash gen is positive at +$1,083/wk and the prior R12 buy call is validating. At $233k with a 42.3 average the price is fair for a developing forward. Buy — the job security is intact and the trajectory is upward.
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Should I trade Archer Day Wicks?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Archer Day-Wicks (ADW) described as "taking another step" in R7 vs Collingwood, recognised as one of the positives from an otherwise disappointing Essendon performance.
Archer Day-Wicks was highlighted as one of Essendon's positive performers against Collingwood, running the most kilometres and adding scoreboard impact to his usual pressure work. Community noted improved confidence and impact vs his earlier form.
Archer Day-Wicks generating strong community attention for his incredible sprint, kick quality, and pressure acts. Described as a player with outstanding sprint/average speed and clean hands. However, some concern about two major turnovers in R6. Community consensus: high upside, still making some young-player mistakes.
Archer Day-Wicks showed excellent composure in R5 for his 8th game, credited with leading to a backline goal and earning strong community praise. Brad Scott noted his improvement in areas the club challenged him to develop. Comments called him an upgrade on Perkins.