Fawcett crashed to -4 in R6 at $134.2k — almost certainly a vest or sub exit after the community breakout narrative from R5. His 2-goal showing last week had coaches excited, but this is a brutal reality check. At 5 games and $134.2k with 1.9% ownership, job security is now the critical question; the Armstrong injury door may be closing. Watch until his role is reconfirmed — do not trade in off a -4.
Liam Fawcett
Liam Fawcett
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Should I trade Liam Fawcett?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
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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