65 in a 32-point loss to Melbourne at Docklands is a step back from his 93 last week, but West Coast lost in Melbourne and the scoring environment was tough. At $402.9k from a $203k starting price the cash machine has been extraordinary. Hold until the bye — do not trade him ahead of the rookies genuinely at risk. The Rising Star favourite is doing enough; trade him on your schedule, not after one down score in a road loss.
Willem Duursma
Willem Duursma
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MIDDecision
Should I trade Willem Duursma?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Willem Duursma praised in WCE's R10 win over GWS. Multiple comments call for him and Harley Reid to be locked in as a generational duo, and highlight his Rising Star potential.
Manager planning to trade out Willem Duursma at R09 to free cash for Sheezel. Community responses do not defend Duursma — implicit trade-out viable.
Willem Duursma community consensus is to hold until his bye week rather than trade. Comments note his price is unlikely to rise much unless he hits 100+, and multiple other rookies (Jacques, Blamires, Tsatas, Philipou, Lindsay) should exit first.
Willem Duursma defended as a keeper in seeking_input post comments. Community advises holding as one of the last rookie upgrades and not trading out until later.
Willem Duursma is praised as the standout of the 2025 draft class — currently Rising Star favourite, dispelling concerns about his slight build by translating junior form to AFL. Community commenter specifically credits his work rate and defensive discipline.
Willem Duursma BOG in Eagles vs Saints. 25 disposals, 11 marks, 3 intercept marks in a hybrid midfield/wing role across 22 centre bounces. Only in his 7th game - community excitement growing.
Willem Duursma praised alongside Lindsay and Ginbey as one of three WCE players who can hold their heads high after 100-point loss to STK. 25 touches in hybrid midfield/wing role rated as a genuine bright spot.
Bench candidate mentioned for Grundy VC loophole; community slightly prefers Murdock on field over Duursma.
What people are asking about Willem Duursma
- At what point should you trade out Caleb Serong given his sustained poor SC form?11C. SerongMIDTop: Hold till bye, reassess if still underperforming (55%)