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Some of SuperCoach’s best scorers to be available at big discounts in the coming weeks

START saving, SuperCoaches. Some of the game’s best scorers are going to be available with big discounts in the coming weeks. Who are you eyeing off?

SuperCoach panic stations?

START saving, SuperCoaches.

Some of the game’s best scorers are going to be available with big discounts in the coming weeks.

We’ve looked at a handful but there are plenty more available if you’re willing to be patient.

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Patrick Dangerfield is the name on every SuperCoach’s lips while others are simply out of form or suffered early-game injuries.

The midfield is where you can save the most money.

With big prices, comes big price drops and if you’re willing to take a punt that a star can turn it around in the second half of the season, you can gain a huge advantage on your rivals.

Patrick Dangerfield at Geelong training. Picture: Alison Wynd
Patrick Dangerfield at Geelong training. Picture: Alison Wynd

PATRICK DANGERFIELD ($701,600, Mid)

Breakeven: 209 Predicted R8 price: $630k

The game’s highest priced player fell $48,000 after his third game and is projected to lose another $30,000-$40,000 this week. If you can hold out to Round 8, you might just save $100k on the superstar Cat. Scores of 130, 100, 103 might have some concerned but surely he’s just warming into the season after an interrupted pre-season.

RORY SLOANE ($553,700, Mid)

Breakeven: 188 Predicted R8 price: $475k

The Crows star has had an up-and-down start to the season, scoring 89, 141, 78 and 59. He might not be 100 per cent right now but that can only be a benefit to savvy SuperCoach’s down the track. A predicted price of $475 come Round 8 is almost too good to pass up if it comes to fruition.

JOSH KELLY ($602,400, Mid)

Breakeven: 155 Predicted R8 price: $565k

Of course, this is predicated on the Giants star returning from a groin injury in a timely manner. However, a slow start (by his standards) has many pencilling him in as a prime upgrade option. The Giants face St Kilda and Brisbane in the next fortnight, which is the perfect opportunity for Kelly to run himself back into form.

ZACH MERRETT ($493,300, Mid)

Breakeven: 130 Predicted R8 price: $418k

Perhaps the most disappointing premium so far this season. Merrett has tumbled more than $100,000 in the opening month after suffering concussion in Round 1 and struggling to break a tag. The Bombers star broke triple figures for the first time in Round 4, posting 107, but is still predicted to fall another $80k unless he pulls out a monster score.

Christian Petracca and Michael Hibberd. Picture: David Caird
Christian Petracca and Michael Hibberd. Picture: David Caird

MICHAEL HIBBERD ($479,400, Def)

Breakeven: 116 Predicted R8 price: $420k

Is Hibberd this year’s Heath Shaw? His scores in the first month would suggest so and its seen him fall $65,000 already. There’s more pain to come for owners but those without him should definitely be adding him to their watchlists. Given his All-Australian season in 2017, Hibberd’s role change is puzzling and hopefully Simon Goodwin sees the error of his ways.

JACK BILLINGS ($451,900, Fwd)

Breakeven: 146 Predicted R8 price: $420k

The Saints forward has been on the receiving end of plenty of rage trades over the past fortnight after posting 54 and 65. Given Billings is spending the majority of his time as a forward, he needs his teammates to get the ball to him and it’s simply not happening. If he drops below $400k, he could be a straight upgrade from a cash cow.

JEREMY HOWE ($492,800, Def)

Breakeven: 149 Predicted R8 price: $450k

The high-flying Magpie is only in 5 per cent of teams but that could explode once his price drops and he rediscovers his 2017 form. Howe has been serviceable so far this season but a 48 in Round 4 will see his price drop dramatically. Only dropped below 80 six times in 2017, which is pretty good going for a intercepting defender.

MATTHEW KREUZER ($543,300, Ruck)

Breakeven: 173 Predicted R8 price: $448k

Haven’t got your rucks set? Kreuzer could be the ideal addition. After starting the season as the top-priced ruckman, the big Blue has missed one game with injury and scored 75, 86 and 60 in his three games. It’s seen his price fall $60k and there’s more to come. Injuries can impact the rucks more than other positions, you’ll never know when you need a replacement.

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