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PLAYERS / FINN MAGINNESS
Updated 17 May 2026

Finn Maginness

#148/166·Bye Rd 12
FWD
Price $266kBE 39Owned Bye Rd 12Avg 35.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▼ SELL

Maginness scored 35 in a 39-point MCG blowout — below his 39 BE, 12 disposals at 58%, and spent the game tagging Kozzy Pickett. A tagging role is a SuperCoach death sentence: limited touches, garbage efficiency, and a ceiling that tops out around 40. The R7 breakout was the exception; this is his ceiling in the role Hawthorn has actually given him. Sell — the 95 is not coming back while he's tagging.

Signals1/3 · Weak alignment
Form
Improving
Trajectory
Flat
Consistency
Volatile
Recent formSeason avg 35
35
47
95
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band

Finn Maginness

FWD

Liam Ryan

FWD
Form
R0
32
R7
95
R8
47
R10
35
R1
48
R2
21
R3
62
R5
56
R6
49
R7
52
Pricing
Price$266k
Price$266k
Breakeven39
Breakeven39
Cash/wk+$1k
Cash/wk+$-3k

Decision

Should I trade Finn Maginness?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Vest Risk· T3

Finn Maginness performance debated in r/hawktalk tactical post. Post notes he tagged Kozzy but managed only 12 disposals at 58%. Community divided - some say role was adequate, majority want him replaced as ceiling too low.

Community Intel· T3

Finn Maginness recalled for Hawthorn vs Melbourne R10 (replacing Nash at concussion). Coming off a 2-goal, 24-disposal game vs GC. Community reaction mixed - some trust him more than Morrison, others want younger players blooded instead.

Breakout Signal· T3

Finn Maginness rated 8.7/10 with 24 disposals at 83% efficiency and 2 goals after prior criticism of his ball use. Post author called this a clear step forward — simplified his game and used his hands effectively in a contested role.

Breakout Signal· T3

Finn Maginness had a great game in R7 vs Gold Coast Suns, scoring 24 touches and 2 goals. Multiple commenters praised him strongly, saying he needs to stay in the side next week. Earlier hate was described as disappointing given the performance. "Proving the haters wrong."

Community Intel· T3

Strong community consensus across multiple posts that Finn Maginness should not return to AFL despite dominant VFL form (34 disposals, 3 goals, 10 clearances vs Box Hill). Multiple commenters say he is too good for VFL but not up to AFL standard and has been given enough chances. Keep Far Far Away is the community view.

Community Intel· T3

Flagged as a pod-ish defensive upgrade option.

Community Questions

What people are asking about Finn Maginness

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  • What changes should Hawthorn make for the R7 Suns game with Sicily and Moore suspended?
    J. SicilyDEFTop: Scrimshaw for Sicily, Dalton and Gunston in for Moore and McCabe (60%)
    24
  • What is Hawthorn's best 23 when fully healthy?
    UnknownTop: Chol and Day in; Dear and Maginness out (60%)
    12