Zac Bailey cleared his 75 BE with 95 (20 pts buffer) in a genuine contest. Cash gen positive at $1264/wk. Hold.
Zac Bailey
Zac Bailey
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Should I trade Zac Bailey?
Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.
Recent intel
Zac Bailey mentioned as potential trade-in target for McCluggage.
Zac Bailey criticised for lack of effort and forward defensive pressure in R10 loss to Geelong. Multiple comments note his fantasy price was rising but he shaved value with this performance. Community describes him as a 'vibes player' who only puts in effort selectively.
Zac Bailey (Brisbane Lions) publicly stated he wants to stay but flagged family proximity as a factor. Community reads this as playing both clubs for a higher price. Adelaide Crows reported to have offered $10M over 6 years. Brisbane have matching rights. Outcome uncertain; some expect announcement around R15-16.
"About to go supernova" — OP flags contract-year narrative and labels Bailey a must-have; multiple commenters corroborate they bought him in recent weeks and rate his consistency for a forward.
OP weighs Zac Bailey as a one-week-pivot trade-in for matchup vs Essendon (Brisbane's R7 opponent), pitched against Kozy who is expected to be tagged.
Community post questioning why Zac Bailey is being widely picked up by SC coaches, with the owner considering bringing him in for R7 based on crowd wisdom.
Targeted as bye-round upgrade; OP notes price won't blow up much if he merely exceeds BE.
Considered as bye-round forward upgrade. Owner: scores quickly when Brisbane on top, downhill skier vs better contested sides. Recent buyer who paid for a 50 regrets timing despite today's score.
What people are asking about Zac Bailey
- Is it worth trading in Phoenix Gothard given his recent form and upcoming schedule?17P. GothardFWDTop: Don't trade in — you've missed the cash gen window (50%)
- Who are the best forward options in SuperCoach outside of Sheezel, Petracca and Kozzie Pickett heading into Round 9?10UnknownTop: Touk Miller is the next best, but same bye problem as Trac (40%)
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