Trainor bounced back with 64 in Richmond's 114-point road demolition at the SCG — 29 points above his 35 BE and a clear rebound from the R10 disaster of 21 that triggered the sell call. The problem: this was a blowout of epic proportions (56-170) where individual scores need a garbage-time discount, and Trainor at 27 games with cash gen bleeding at -$1,926/week is no longer a cash cow. At $240.7k the price is near the floor, and 64 versus BE of 35 is technically a strong clearance, but one score in a 114-point defeat doesn't fix the selection-anxiety pattern that has him bouncing between the seniors and the VFL. Watch — the price floor may be set but the role is not secure enough to buy into, and the cash cow thesis expired weeks ago.
Luke Trainor
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Should I trade Luke Trainor?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Luke Trainor named as late change in replacement for Sam Grlj against Adelaide in Round 9.
Luke Trainor dominated the VFL - 27 disposals, 9 intercept possessions, kicked a goal. More attacking than previously seen, disposal markedly improved. Strong buy signal from Richmond VFL reviewer.
Luke Trainor returning this week per the Richmond injury report.
Club confirmed Trainor did NOT suffer a knee injury. The ACL rumour originated from a Reddit/Facebook post, not official sources. Community relieved across multiple comments — the VFL account had only said knee, never ACL.
Community comment referenced murmurings of a Luke Trainor ACL injury. Single vague mention in passing within a thread about Sam Cumming. Unverified — no corroborating source in this cluster.
Reports circulated that Trainor potentially suffered an ACL in the VFL after being dropped for R6. Multiple commenters immediately questioned sourcing — Richmond's VFL account only confirmed a knee injury, not an ACL. Scans pending at time of post.
Luke Trainor was dropped from Richmond's Round 6 squad alongside Hopper, officially described as managed. Community strongly divided — multiple high-score comments argue he outperforms Samson Ryan in marks, tackles and pressure acts and should not have been dropped.
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