Xavier Taylor backed up his R6 debut (32) with a promising 52 in R7, well above his 23 BE and clearly generating cash at $158.5k. Only two AFL games in, but the community flagged strong VFL form and a settled defensive role. At this price he's one of the cheapest generating cash cows left — pick him up if you have a free spot.
PLAYERS / XAVIER TAYLOR
Updated 17 May 2026
Xavier Taylor
·Bye Rd 12
DEF
Price $159kBE 23Owned —Bye Rd 12Avg 42.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
▲ BUY
Signals0/3 · No alignment
Form
2 games — small sampleTrajectory
FlatConsistency
Need 3+ gamesRecent formSeason avg 42
52▲
32▼
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (DEF), ±$200k price band
Xavier Taylor
DEFLucca Grego
DEF—
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Form
R6
32
R7
52
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Pricing
Price$159k
Price$160k
Breakeven23
Breakeven23
Cash/wk+$0k
Cash/wk+$0k
Decision
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Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Intel feed
Recent intel
Role Change· T3
Xavier Taylor made his AFL debut in R6 vs Brisbane. Community noted a few nice touches on debut, particularly intercepting and kicking well. Positive early impression from a young defender.
Breakout Signal· T3
Xavier Taylor had a standout VFL performance — intercepting and kicking well. Despite previous reports suggesting he was a way off, Coach King has clearly fast-tracked his debut. Considered a youth-first selection.
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