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PLAYERS / ZANE ZAKOSTELSKY
Updated 17 May 2026

Zane Zakostelsky

·Bye Rd 12
DEF
Price $153kBE 22Owned 22%Bye Rd 12Avg 49.0
ROOKIEBIBLEVerdict
✕ AVOID

Zane Zakostelsky scored just 29 in R6 as a late inclusion for the ill Darcy Fort — limited TOG, vest-level output, and burned approximately 1800 teams who used the VC loophole on him. Brisbane lost by 2 so the game was no blowout; he simply did not get the time or role. His contract extension to 2028 confirms long-term Brisbane plans, but role security game-to-game remains as inconsistent as ever. Avoid until he earns a permanent senior spot.

Signals2/3 · Partial alignment
Form
Stable
Trajectory
+$1k/wk
Consistency
No data
Recent formSeason avg 49
29▼
62▲
56▲
Comparable PicksWhy this comparison · Same primary position (DEF), ±$200k price band

Zane Zakostelsky

DEF

Wil Parker

DEF
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—
Form
R0
56
R1
62
R6
29
R0
49
R1
29
R8
30
R10
41
Pricing
Price$153k
Price$154k
Breakeven22
Breakeven23
Cash/wk+$1k
Cash/wk+$1k

Decision

Should I trade Zane Zakostelsky?

Form, breakeven, and a comparable replacement weighed up.

Intel feed

Recent intel

Community Intel· T3

Zane Zakostelsky's late-in substitution caused 1800 SuperCoach teams to be stuck with a captain score of 29 after the VC captaincy loop was triggered. This is a community-wide negative event with broad impact on scores.

u/UnrulyKoala101 on r/AFLSupercoach (post)
Community Intel· T3

Zane Zakostelsky discussed as a flexible option who can go forward in a pinch, giving Brisbane ruck/forward coverage beyond just Sam Draper and Oscar Allen.

u/Still_Ask_8988 (comment, score 2)
Role Change· T3

Zane Zakostelsky performed well in R6 as a late-in for Fort. Community debates whether he keeps his senior spot or shifts to a key defender role vs Adelaide. Multiple commenters rate ZZ highly and want him retained.

u/Still_Ask_8988 (comment, score 5) + u/Commerce-Cucc (comment, score 7)
Vest Risk· T3

ZZ (Zane Zakostelsky) had a poor SC score after late inclusion, disappointing coaches who used the VC loophole on him. Three cluster posts all confirm ZZ underdelivered on game time and SC return this round.

u/This_Ease_5678 on r/AFLSupercoach (post)
Role Change· T3

Zane Zakostelsky replaced the ill Darcy Fort as Brisbane Lions ruckman against Melbourne. His elevation from the VFL provides SC relevant role context for those considering him as a coverage pick.

u/Shadormy on r/brisbanelions (post, 93 comments)
Vest Risk· T3

Community questioning whether ZZ (Zane Zakostelsky) would reach the 50% TOG threshold for VC score to count after late inclusion. Pre-game concern corroborated by post-game disappointment thread.

u/No-Dentist-9571 on r/AFLSupercoach (post)
Coaching Signal· T3

Zane Zakostelsky (ZZ) confirmed as a late inclusion for R5. Community advised to action VC/loophole before the game if applicable.

u/This_Ease_5678 on r/AFLSupercoach (post)
Role Change· T3

Zane Zakostelsky was recalled to replace the ill Darcy Fort in Brisbane Lions R6 team, giving him an unexpected senior game.

u/PerriX2390 on r/brisbanelions (post)
Community Questions

What people are asking about Zane Zakostelsky

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