Sheezel posted 73 in R10 — 7 below his 80 BE in a heavy North loss, and his average has slipped to 99 from the 119-plus heights of mid-season. Two sub-average rounds in a row (81 R8, 73 R10) is worth noting. He still earned BnF votes, which signals the work rate has not dropped, but the scoring environment in a losing North side is dragging output. Still the premium MID lock, but skip the captaincy until he returns to form. Hold — do not sell a player of this calibre on two quiet rounds.
Harry Sheezel
Harry Sheezel
MIDJai Newcombe
MIDDecision
Should I trade Harry Sheezel?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Phoenix Sheezel received 3 BnF votes from multiple North Melbourne community members in R10 post-match thread despite the heavy loss to Adelaide, standing out as one of the few genuine performers.
Harry Sheezel praised in Simpson's quote as part of emerging North midfield. Community discusses his smart play and positioning compensating for lack of super athleticism. Community rates him highly in their future top midfield discussion.
Strong community signal Harry Sheezel should already be owned at R09: "The real question you should be asking yourself is why on earth you didn't start Sheezel in the first place." Trade-in target via Duursma → Sheezel swap.
Harry Sheezel was widely praised in the R7 post-match discussion with top-3 votes from multiple fans. Commenters noted he may be playing through a finger concern based on his effort level vs output.
Harry Sheezel consistently rated in the top 3-4 BOG across both R5 and R6 in community best-on lists: 30+ disposals, multiple clearances and score involvements. Minor kick inaccuracy noted but community regard him as elite.
Coaches considering Sheezel as a VC option before Gawn starts - classic SC loophole tactic to bank a score against a premium. Signals community sees Sheezel as a credible VC candidate this round.
Sheezel suggested as a candidate to move forward in a restructured side, indicating flexibility in role across positions.
What people are asking about Harry Sheezel
- Is North Melbourne genuinely improving as a football club after their narrow Round 9 loss to Sydney?79UnknownTop: Yes, genuine improvement — different team to last year (55%)
- Can North Melbourne soon have the best midfield in the competition?25UnknownTop: Yes, North already has or is on the cusp of the best midfield (55%)
- Who should SuperCoach coaches captain and VC in Round 9?21UnknownTop: VC Jackson, loop to Xerri or Gawn (45%)
- Is Ryley Sanders worth trading in as a FWD upgrade given his CBA uptick while Libba is out?19R. SandersMIDTop: Trade to a safer premo instead (50%)
- Should I trade in Jordan Clark or Luke Parker to replace Tom Stewart?18J. ClarkDEFTop: Trade in Jordan Clark (75%)
- Is it worth trading in Phoenix Gothard given his recent form and upcoming schedule?17P. GothardFWDTop: Don't trade in — you've missed the cash gen window (50%)
- Who will finish as the highest-scoring SuperCoach player in each position by the end of the 2026 season?12UnknownTop: Bont, Heeney, Butters, Naicos headline a settled mid top-8 (35%)
- Who are the best C/VC options in R8 if you missed on Bontempelli, Jackson, and Xerri?10Z. ButtersMIDTop: Captain/VC Butters vs Adelaide (35%)
- Who are the best forward options in SuperCoach outside of Sheezel, Petracca and Kozzie Pickett heading into Round 9?10UnknownTop: Touk Miller is the next best, but same bye problem as Trac (40%)
- Is Zac Bailey worth trading in as a bye-round forward upgrade?5Z. BaileyMIDTop: Trade in Bailey as bye-round forward (60%)