Gardner finally plays after being labelled avoid for five straight rounds — but a 25 against Sydney in a 66-point home thumping is alarming. His 25 barely clears the 18 BE but in a blowout that likely means minimal TOG. No average to speak of at $119.9k and cash gen remains flat. Watch for his selection next week before committing — confirmed fit but scoring output is too low to back in yet.