Jack Steele cleared his 82 BE with 95 (13 pts buffer) in a tight contest. Cash gen positive at $1900/wk. Hold.
Jack Steele
MIDShai Bolton
MIDDecision
Should I trade Jack Steele?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Jack Steele continued his dominant midfield form in R6 vs Brisbane, carrying the turbo midfield. Community considers him the best off-season pickup of the year. He has not had a bad game this season.
Strong community preference for Steele over Ashcroft — proven scorer, assured role as guaranteed #1 mid, averaging 15 points more than Ashcroft, and seen as good value at 540-550k.
Noted concern that Steele has had recurring niggles the past couple of years that have either hampered his capacity or kept him out of games — flagged as an ongoing body durability risk.
Owner switched away from Jack Steel at last minute, would have scored well. Suggests Steel delivered a strong round score.
Jack Steele dominated the R4 win over Gold Coast, earning multiple BOG votes. Community consensus is he is the best free-agent pickup of the off-season, providing elite tackling, clearance work, and leadership that outperforms his Saints career output.
Jack Steele (MELB off-season signing) generating very strong community approval early in 2026 season. Described as key to midfield stability, a leading voice in the midfield huddle, and considered best offseason acquisition since Ben Brown.