Frampton exploded for 88 in Collingwood's 8-point home loss to Melbourne — 37 above his 51 BE in a genuine contest. His 67 average at $314k with cash gen raging at +$564/wk makes him one of the best-value defenders in the game. Two straight holds (R12, R11) undersold this trajectory. Buy — the role is locked and the output is premium.
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Should I trade Billy Frampton?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Billy Frampton generating strong community recognition as Collingwood's best defender in 2026. Multiple commenters argue he is having an All Australian-calibre season, holding the backline together despite losing other key defenders. Described as a "low-key AA year" with consistent intercept marking and improved kicking accuracy.
Billy Frampton generating significant community buzz as a top defender: ranked #1 for spoils and 1-percenters in the comp, #11 for intercepts. Multiple high-score comments (73, 48, 46) praise a career-best season with improved kicking and intercepting. Genuine All-Australian candidate per multiple commenters.
Billy Frampton highlighted as potentially Collingwood's best-value acquisition of the decade, with multiple commenters saying he is in All-Australian form. Frampton described as an anchor key defender who won Fly's MVP, kept 2024 Coleman medallist goalless, and held the backline together without Darcy.