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PLAYERS / JAKE MELKSHAM
Updated 28 June 2026

Jake Melksham

#102/167·test - Ankle (Test)
FWD
Price $263kBE 39Owned Avg 54.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▼ SELL

Melksham crashed to just 9 in Round 5 — a catastrophic return at $341.8k with a 50-point BE. His 44.5 average is now tracking below breakeven with zero cash generation, and at this premium FWD price he is actively destroying squad value. Sell immediately and redirect the cash before further price erosion locks you in.

Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
Declining
Trajectory
-$3k/wk
Consistency
Volatile
Recent formSeason avg 54
12
54
9
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (FWD), ±$200k price band

Jake Melksham

FWD

Will Graham

FWD
Form
R4
80
R5
9
R14
54
R15
12
R6
41
R7
47
R8
35
R9
64
R10
42
R13
34
Pricing
Price$263k
Price$263k
Breakeven39
Breakeven39
Cash/wk+$-3k
Cash/wk+$-3k

Decision

Should I trade Jake Melksham?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Injury Watch· T3

Jake Melksham is a test for R11. Considered a fringe selection; if fit, likely competes with Cross for the final spot.

Injury Watch· T3

Jake Melksham has an ankle injury requiring a month off. Community notes this is concerning given his age and recovery time, and asks whether it is a sign of age-related recovery slowdown.

Injury Watch· T3

Jake Melksham suffered a rolled ankle in R5 vs Essendon, reducing him to a hobble early in the game. Recorded only 5 touches, 40% efficiency and 14 fantasy points. Worst milestone game performance; SC owners should monitor fitness.

Community Intel· T3

Jake Melksham's R4 performance rated by community as better than CD data suggests — one prominent commenter argues Melksham had a better game than Jai Serong despite lower CD rating. Part of a breakout return to form.

Breakout Signal· T3

Jake Melksham returned from limited VFL minutes to kick 4 goals in R4 vs Gold Coast in what multiple commenters called a Mark of the Year contender grab. Community view: he is aging in reverse and must not be left out of the side.

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