Fawcett returned from his R11 omission to post 56 in Richmond's 114-point road demolition by Sydney at the SCG — a stunning 38 points above his 18 BE and easily the best score of his young career. The recall was well-timed and he made the most of it in a match where Richmond were completely outclassed. At $119.5k with only 5 games played, the price is at absolute basement and this score will push it higher next week. However, the R10 verdict correctly noted the selectors have ranked him behind Jonty and Lefau in the KPF pecking order — one good game on recall does not erase the job security question. The cash gen is effectively flat and the role is fragile. Watch — the scoring potential is real but the selection anxiety is equally real. One more good game in the 22 earns a buy; a return to the VFL makes this a one-week wonder.
Liam Fawcett
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Liam Fawcett dropped from Richmond R11 team despite kicking 3 goals in previous game. Community believes he was stiff to be left out. Seen as behind Jonty and Lefau in the KPF pecking order due to limited contribution outside goals.
Liam Fawcett appears to be in Yze coaching doghouse at Richmond - not selected despite being seen as a capable forward by some commenters. Has not been inspiring in the VFL. Community wonders why he is not getting a consistent opportunity.
Liam Fawcett (RICH) mentioned as a downgrade option this week, grouped with Perez/Gulbin/T Edwards in community discussion about job security.
Liam Fawcett mentioned as a decent-job-security forward option at r05 — expected to score better once Lynch returns and the best defender marks him. Noted as an alternative to Edwards/Gulbin for coaches seeking safety.
Multiple community members advising against trading in Fawcett as a rookie option. Consensus appears to be he is not a worthwhile target.
Second consecutive strong game reinforces breakout signal: 'best of our young brigade of talls, has to play every week from here.' Comments praise his leading, set-shot routine, and hunger. Comparison drawn: an Armstrong injury opened the door and Fawcett has taken the spot. Coach deflected to Faull in presser — minor concern.
Game day thread names Fawcett alongside Lefau as highlights of the round. Corroborates cross-cluster breakout signal: multiple commenters pleased with his performance in a losing side.
Community post asking if Fawcett is 'the start of something special' after his second Richmond game — 2 goals, strong marking, genuine leading patterns. Comments highlight he looks more like a real AFL target than Armstrong or Faull, with 'the best set shot action of the young bigs.' Caveat: he had been inconsistent in the VFL prior.
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