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.
Bailey Dale
Bailey Dale
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DEFDecision
Should I trade Bailey Dale?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
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 poll asking whether Bailey Dale or Nick Blakey is the better trade-in option. Low engagement, one comment favoured Dale.
Bailey Dale received votes in WB player of the year voting vs Carlton R10, appearing in multiple ballots as a top-3 performer.
Bailey Dale positive in WB post-match thread for R10, described as good off half-back in an otherwise dismal performance.
Bailey Dale was a positive in WB loss to Carlton R10, playing well off half-back as one of a handful of contributors.
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.
Bailey Dale mentioned as a trade target to help balance defence and forward line in SC team restructuring.
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.
What people are asking about Bailey Dale
- Should I trade out Rachele to Kozzie Pickett when doing so leaves only $34k in the bank?15J. RacheleFWDTop: Do the trade, use your boosts (50%)
- Should I trade in Callaghan this week or wait and take an alternative?14F. CallaghanMIDTop: Wait on Callaghan — no urgency this week (45%)
- Which defender under $500k is best to trade in this week - Houston, Zorko, Dale, or another option?13D. HoustonDEFTop: Trade in Zorko (40%)
- Which player is worth using a SuperCoach boost on this week?12UnknownTop: Boost to bring in Zorko or Bailey Dale as DEF upgrade (55%)
- Should I trade in Blakey this round?3N. BlakeyDEFTop: Trade in Blakey (55%)