Reilly O'Brien didn't play in R3 and remains listed with no average at $524.2k and a 77 breakeven — that's premium coin for pure speculation. Adelaide's ruck situation remains unclear and there's no confirmed role for him at this stage. Avoid until he's officially named and playing consistent minutes.
Reilly O Brien
RUCTimothy English
RUCDecision
Should I trade Reilly O Brien?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Community consensus is that Reilly O'Brien is unlikely to regain a regular spot under Nicks while McAndrew is fit. New rules favour McAndrew's attributes; ROB only plays if McAndrew is injured. Multiple commenters agree he is effectively done as a starter.
Reilly O'Brien (ROB) selection for Adelaide R8 looking unlikely. Community discussion about whether ROB and McAndrew can co-exist; view that it would only make sense to rest McAndrew given the short turnaround.
Reilly O'Brien officially dropped for Round 5 Gather Round. Community celebrated — described as "banished" after a run of poor performances including only 35% TOG in R4. Clear deselection signal.
Post notes Fogarty is out for another week and asks whether ROB will get yet another game by default. Community consensus in thread is that ROB should not be selected regardless of Fogarty's absence.
Reilly O'Brien recorded only 35% time-on-ground vs Fremantle and committed a crucial turnover. Community broadly calling it an embarrassing selection — multiple top comments agreed he should not play again.
Reilly O'Brien condemned by community for poor R4 showing. Multiple comments calling for him to be dropped permanently. Identified as a vest-risk/selection risk going forward.
Fan critique of Matthew Nicks cites ROB's selection as a prime example of 'baffling' choices. Signals that ROB's place in the team is viewed by the community as a coaching error, not a performance-based pick.
Community R4 tier list placed Reilly O'Brien in the lowest tiers. Top comment: "ROB and Jones should never play again." Multiple commenters called him 5 tiers below his placement.