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PLAYERS / BAILEY DALE
Updated 28 June 2026

Bailey Dale

#7/185⚡ Cap option
DEF
Price $530kBE 78Owned Avg 121.5
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
— HOLD

Dale exploded for 122 in the Bulldogs' 6-point away win at the MCG — 56 above his 66 BE in a genuine contest. This is elite defender output, not garbage time. His 121.5 average at $574.6k firmly establishes him as a premium DEF. Cash gen is negative at -$3,732/wk meaning the price keeps drifting but the scoring is so far above the curve that math is secondary. Hold with conviction — do not trade a defender in this form.

Signals2/3 · Partial alignment
Form
Stable
Trajectory
Flat
Consistency
Consistent
Recent formSeason avg 122
109
67
122
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (DEF), ±$200k price band

Bailey Dale

DEF

Bodhi Uwland

DEF
Form
R10
141
R11
97
R12
106
R13
122
R14
67
R15
109
R10
127
R11
75
R13
91
R14
116
R15
118
R16
114
Pricing
Price$530k
Price$526k
Breakeven78
Breakeven77

Decision

Should I trade Bailey Dale?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Breakout Signal· T3

Bailey Dale praised for strong form over last 6 weeks, with positive output noted in the WB win over Melbourne. Described as having been 'unreal' for 6 consecutive weeks.

Community Intel· T3

Community poll asking whether Bailey Dale or Nick Blakey is the better trade-in option. Low engagement, one comment favoured Dale.

Community Intel· T3

Bailey Dale received votes in WB player of the year voting vs Carlton R10, appearing in multiple ballots as a top-3 performer.

Community Intel· T3

Bailey Dale positive in WB post-match thread for R10, described as good off half-back in an otherwise dismal performance.

Community Intel· T3

Bailey Dale was a positive in WB loss to Carlton R10, playing well off half-back as one of a handful of contributors.

Community Intel· T3

Bailey Dale being debated in SC community against Lachlan Ash for long-run averaging potential. Community split - some see Dale maintaining form but Ash's better bye week noted as the deal-breaker advantage for Ash.

Community Intel· T3

Bailey Dale mentioned as a trade target to help balance defence and forward line in SC team restructuring.

Community Intel· T3

Bailey Dale praised as back to his absolute best in R9, handling a big kickout burden exceptionally and showing improved disposal compared to previous weeks.

Community Questions

What people are asking about Bailey Dale

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  • Should I trade out Rachele to Kozzie Pickett when doing so leaves only $34k in the bank?
    J. RacheleFWDTop: Do the trade, use your boosts (50%)
    15
  • Should I trade in Callaghan this week or wait and take an alternative?
    F. CallaghanMIDTop: Wait on Callaghan — no urgency this week (45%)
    14
  • Which defender under $500k is best to trade in this week - Houston, Zorko, Dale, or another option?
    D. HoustonDEFTop: Trade in Zorko (40%)
    13
  • Which player is worth using a SuperCoach boost on this week?
    UnknownTop: Boost to bring in Zorko or Bailey Dale as DEF upgrade (55%)
    12
  • Should I trade in Blakey this round?
    N. BlakeyDEFTop: Trade in Blakey (55%)
    3

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