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PLAYERS / LACHLAN SMITH
Updated 17 May 2026

Lachlan Smith

RUC
Price $120kBE 18Owned Avg 53.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
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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.

Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
2 games — small sample
Trajectory
Flat
Consistency
Need 3+ games
Recent formSeason avg 53
45
61
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (RUC), ±$200k price band

Lachlan Smith

RUC

Aiden Riddle

RUC
Form
R7
61
R9
45
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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