McLean finally delivered in R9, posting 95 in Sydney's 8-point win over North Melbourne at Docklands — a genuine score in a close, contested match. He's been named in Sydney's tall forward structure with a specific role, and he delivered when it mattered. At $331.8k with a 49 BE, that 95 represents clear value. Buy now — this is the confirmation that he's locked into the 22 and capable of scoring above BE. The role is defined and the output backs it up.
PLAYERS / HAYDEN MCLEAN
Updated 17 May 2026
Hayden Mclean
·Bye Rd 12
FWD
Price $332kBE 49Owned —Bye Rd 12Avg 95.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▲ BUY
Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
Single game · 95Trajectory
Awaiting price movesConsistency
Need 3+ gamesRecent formSeason avg 95
95
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band
Hayden Mclean
FWDBeau Mccreery
FWD—
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Form
R9
95
R4
68
R5
63
R6
86
R7
73
R9
53
R10
52
Pricing
Price$332k
Price$332k
Breakeven49
Breakeven49
Decision
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Intel feed
Recent intel
Role Change· T3
Hayden McLean named in to replace Charlie Curnow in the tall forward structure for R9 vs North Melbourne. Community notes he gives a like-for-like mark option and can rest forward while helping in the ruck.
Community Intel· T3
Hayden McLean (the Lizard) was dominant in the VFL, snagging goals, creating goals and taking big pack marks especially after Q1. Rated in the top 3 performers.
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