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PLAYERS / JYE CALDWELL
Updated 17 May 2026

Jye Caldwell

#64/138·Bye Rd 12·test - Ankle (Test)
MID
Price $421kBE 62Owned Bye Rd 12Avg 76.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
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Caldwell returned with 92 in Essendon's 43-point home loss to Fremantle — recalled because Sharp went down injured, not by form. The 92 is genuine (20 disposals, contested contributions), but his place in the side is contingent on Sharp's timeline, not his own performances. Cash gen is still bleeding at -$5,909/wk. Watch one week — if Sharp is confirmed back, Caldwell is straight back to the VFL and any hold becomes a sell.

Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
Declining
Trajectory
-$6k/wk
Consistency
Variable
Recent formSeason avg 76
92
58
73
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (MID), ±$200k price band

Jye Caldwell

MID

Kane Mcauliffe

MID
Form
R4
71
R5
60
R6
117
R7
73
R8
58
R10
92
R1
52
R4
67
R6
102
R7
108
R8
115
R9
22
Pricing
Price$421k
Price$421k
Breakeven62
Breakeven62

Decision

Should I trade Jye Caldwell?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Community Intel· T3

Jye Caldwell recalled to Essendon side, replacing the injured Sharp. Community pleased to see him return.

Community Intel· T3

Community discussing trading out Caldwell despite an 87 average, suggesting concerns about value or ceiling.

Community Questions

What people are asking about Jye Caldwell

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