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.
PLAYERS / JYE CALDWELL
Updated 28 June 2026
Jye Caldwell
·⚠ out - Ankle (1 week)
MID
Price $356kBE 52Owned —Avg 74.6
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
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Signals1/3 · Weak alignment
Form
StableTrajectory
-$7k/wkConsistency
No dataRecent formSeason avg 75
35▼
35▼
92▲
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (MID), ±$200k price band
Jye Caldwell
MIDTyler Sonsie
MID—
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Form
R6
117
R7
73
R8
58
R10
92
R11
35
R16
35
R9
65
R10
53
R11
85
R12
77
R14
96
R15
44
Pricing
Price$356k
Price$356k
Breakeven52
Breakeven52
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
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