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PLAYERS / SAM TAYLOR
Updated 17 May 2026

Sam Taylor

·Bye Rd 12·out - Hamstring (1-2 weeks)
DEF
Price $446kBE 66Owned 0%Bye Rd 12
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
✕ AVOID

Sam Taylor didn't play in R3 and continues to miss through injury, which is the only thing stopping what looks like a compelling cash cow setup at $446.3k and a 66 BE. The intel is bullish on his value once fit, but he's worthless on your bench in the meantime. Avoid until he's named and ready to go — then revisit urgently.

Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
No 2026 games yet
Trajectory
Awaiting price moves
Consistency
Need 3+ games
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (DEF), ±$200k price band

Sam Taylor

DEF

Brayden Maynard

DEF
Form
R5
109
R6
80
R7
52
R8
114
R9
86
R10
96
Pricing
Price$446k
Price$445k
Breakeven66
Breakeven65

Decision

Should I trade Sam Taylor?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Injury Watch· T3

Sam Taylor mentioned as key returnee over next couple of weeks from injury. Anticipated to be a significant boost for GWS when fit.

Community Questions

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