Prior scraped 52 in a 43-point home loss to Fremantle — technically clearing his 49 BE by three, but this was garbage time and those three points mean nothing. Cash gen is still negative at -$1,786/wk and the sell call from R9 was right. At 69 games he's a proven vet, not a cash cow, and his peak was R3-R5. The slide continues. If you haven't sold yet, do it this week.
PLAYERS / JAXON PRIOR
Updated 17 May 2026
Jaxon Prior
#106/177·Bye Rd 12
DEF
Price $336kBE 49Owned —Bye Rd 12Avg 66.5
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▼ SELL
Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
DecliningTrajectory
-$2k/wkConsistency
VariableRecent formSeason avg 67
52▼
53▼
49▼
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (DEF), ±$200k price band
Jaxon Prior
DEFTom Cole
DEF—
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Form
R4
88
R5
81
R7
76
R8
49
R9
53
R10
52
R1
51
R8
24
R9
77
R10
41
Pricing
Price$336k
Price$336k
Breakeven49
Breakeven49
Decision
Should I trade Jaxon Prior?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Intel feed
Recent intel
Community Intel· T3
Jaxon Prior is the most commonly cited replacement for Ridley in community discussions ahead of Anzac Day. Viewed as significantly better defensively than Kondogiannis at this stage and a favourite of Brad Scott. Some concern about his ability to handle big-bodied forwards.
Community Questions
What people are asking about Jaxon Prior
Mentioned in
- Is Jordan Ridleys injury history a terminal concern for his SuperCoach viability and Essendons defensive structure?38J. RidleyDEFTop: Terminal glass — avoid in SC, write him off (60%)
- Which player covers Jordan Ridley's role in the Essendon backline while he is out 3-4 games?31J. RidleyDEFTop: Prior is the direct replacement (45%)