Zadow remains listed and didn't play in R3, sitting at the basement $99.1k with a 15 BE and no cash generation to show for it. Port's forward depth buries him in the pecking order, and the intel is red. Hard avoid unless an injury forces Port's hand and gives him a genuine senior opening.
Mitch Zadow
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Should I trade Mitch Zadow?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Community post criticising Zadow for only 3 disposals in his debut, questioning the decision to pick him over Jaidyn Stephenson. Most commenters pushed back, noting Zadow at 22 still has development runway and Stephenson has shown very little recently.
Zadow dropped from the R5 Gather Round team (Marshall in, Zadow out) after a quiet debut. Named emergency only. Community flagged it as harsh given MacKinlay and Wehr retained their spots despite equally poor output.
Community discusses medium forward overcrowding — Zadow and Durdin seen as near-identical profiles, flagged as wasteful to play both simultaneously. Comments suggest one should be subbed or dropped in favour of a different position type.
Official R4 selection confirms Zadow in the starting 22 alongside Sweet marking game 50. Commenters note MacKinlay and Wehr retention despite poor form while Zadow gets the debut nod.
Mitchell Zadow confirmed to debut for Port Adelaide in Round 4, just 40 days after joining the list. Community reaction mixed — excitement at giving youth a chance but concern the debut reflects thin list depth rather than pure merit.
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