Smith scored 45 in a 2-point WB away win at Adelaide Oval — tight game, but 45 from an emergency ruckman who only had 6 disposals is underwhelming in a contest that needed every possession. He cleared his 18 BE so no price drop, but the cash gen from $119.9k is only moving if he keeps playing. His job security is entirely Darcy and Emmett — not his own form. Hold for now if you bought after R7, but the exit clock is ticking the moment either of those two are named.
PLAYERS / LACHLAN SMITH
Updated 17 May 2026
Lachlan Smith
RUC
Price $120kBE 18Owned —Avg 53.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
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Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
2 games — small sampleTrajectory
FlatConsistency
Need 3+ gamesRecent formSeason avg 53
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61▲
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (RUC), ±$200k price band
Lachlan Smith
RUCAiden Riddle
RUC—
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Form
R7
61
R9
45
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Pricing
Price$120k
Price$120k
Breakeven18
Breakeven18
Cash/wk+$0k
Cash/wk+$0k
Decision
Should I trade Lachlan Smith?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Intel feed
Recent intel
Breakout Signal· T3
Lachlan Smith is confirmed to debut for the Western Bulldogs in Round 7 vs Sydney Swans as the starting ruckman. He steps in with both Darcy and Emmett unavailable, getting an immediate senior opportunity.
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