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PLAYERS / KANE MCAULIFFE
Updated 17 May 2026

Kane Mcauliffe

#137/138·Bye Rd 12
MID
Price $421kBE 62Owned Bye Rd 12Avg 22.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
◉ WATCH

McAuliffe was clearly hurt in R9 — sat out most of Q4 with a niggle talking to the physio, confirmed TBC post-game, with an Achilles concern flagged. His 22 off 10 disposals tells you exactly when he left the game. After three straight 100+ scores (102, 108, 115), this is a genuine blow. Don't trade him this minute — wait for the full injury report. If the Achilles is minor and he plays R10, he's a hold; if it's structural, he's your first trade. Watch, but set an alert for the Wednesday injury list.

Signals2/3 · Partial alignment
Form
Stable
Trajectory
+$3k/wk
Consistency
Volatile
Recent formSeason avg 22
22
115
108
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (MID), ±$200k price band

Kane Mcauliffe

MID

Jye Caldwell

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

Decision

Should I trade Kane Mcauliffe?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Injury Watch· T3

Kane McAuliffe has moved to TBC status with an injury. Post title describes it as 'TBC hell'. Comments note he had a niggle during R9 v Crows, was talking to the physio, and sat out most of the last quarter. Earlier in the season he had also been benched during the match thread. A commenter noted the Achilles concern is bizarre - both Achilles at same time.

Injury Watch· T3

Kane McAuliffe reportedly sat most of the last quarter with some kind of niggle, was seen talking to physio during the game vs Adelaide. Post-match confirmed as injury concern after earlier match thread sightings.

Injury Watch· T3

Kane McAuliffe was benched for 12 minutes during the R9 match thread vs Crows, with fans noting he sat out much of the last quarter with some sort of niggle and was talking to the physio.

Breakout Signal· T3

Multiple comments highlight Kane McAuliffe after a strong VFL performance last week, with commenters saying not starting him mid is criminal and calling for him to play inside mid with Trainor on wing for flexibility.

Community Intel· T3

Kane Mcauliffe praised as outstanding in Rd 8 win over West Coast, described as BOG by some commenters. Combination with Jonty Faull noted for score involvements (14 combined).

Breakout Signal· T3

Kane McAuliffe is expected to see increased midfield minutes at Richmond with Hopper and Taranto both out, creating a real opportunity for him to cement his spot.

Vest Risk· T3

Kane McAuliffe omitted for Round 5 despite community opinion he should be a lock. Fans frustrated — some suggest he is being underutilised as a pure wing when he would be better used rotating through the guts.

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