SuperCoach Round 6 market watch: Top scores, rookie trade targets

The next SuperCoach lockout is fast approaching but luckily the best trade options of the week are a pair of Richmond rookies. Who to buy and who to sell, plus this week’s winning team and Champion Data’s market watch. PLUS NEW PODCAST

Jackson Hately’s eye-catching debut could be enough to convince coaches to trade him in for Round 6. Picture: AAP Image/Daniel Pockett.

At the time we are looking to make our first rookie downgrades, the options are few and far between.

Popular starting rookies like Matthew Parker (average 61, break even 42) and Chris Burgess (average 38, break even 44) appear to have hit the wall while Noah Balta has made money for the first time this season, but is projected to reach a maximum price of just $145,000.

So the hunt is on to find replacement rookies to take their spot on the bench and turbocharge cash generation to fuel our big trade plans.

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A pair of Richmond rookie forwards could tempt some SuperCoaches, while there’s a couple of debutants who impressed and will start rising from Round 7.

One in particular looks a prospect you could even risk trading in after just one game, which is normally a SuperCoach cardinal sin.

Jack Ross will be a popular midfield addition before Round 6.

ROUND 6 BUBBLE BOYS

Jack Ross (Rich) $117,300 MID

Avg: 72 (87, 57), Break even: -76

The youngster who missed out on Vic Metro selection last year is now firmly in SuperCoach calculations. While it wasn’t as fruitful as his debut game, Ross was solid against the Swans with 17 touches and 57 SuperCoach points. Premiership Tiger Jack Graham was dropped for Saturday night’s game, which says a bit about how highly-rated Ross is at Punt Rd. Damien Hardwick said on Tuesday morning Trent Cotchin is further away from a return than first thought, which helps his job securitiy. The No.1 cash cow ahead of Round 6.

Liam Baker (Rich) $162,100 FWD

Avg: 89 (97, 87), Break even: -84

Liam who? Many footy fans wouldn’t know Liam Baker if he walked past them on the street, but the Tigers’ (very) small forward has produced two promising totals since replacing the out-of-form Dan Butler. He has been winning his fair share of footy around the ground, averaging 19 touches and a goal along with 89 SuperCoach points. Like Ross, his job security isn’t strong, with a bevy of small forwards at Richmond’s disposal. But with the lack of forward rookies on offer, he is a high priced rookie option to consider.

Shai Bolton (Rich) $146,600 FWD

Avg: 60 (72, 58), Break even: -48

The third of the Tiger trio on the bubble is dynamic small forward Shai Bolton. The 20-year-old has broken into the Richmond side after just nine games in two years. Bolton provides plenty of spark to the Tiger forward 50 so his spot in the side should be safe, but don’t expect consistent scoring. Baker appears to be the safer bubble boy option.

You might not know much about Liam Baker, but his SuperCoach scoring is winning attention. Picture: Michael Klein

Ben Paton (StK) $237,400 DEF

Avg: 73.5 (52, 95), Break even: -9

Like the forward line, there aren’t many rookie defenders on the horizon, so a 95-point effort game sees Paton enter the equation. The young Saint collected 23 touches across half-back in just his fifth senior game, with injuries to St Kilda defenders giving him the opportunity to shine. In saying that, he is a pricey option and is unlikely to post these sort of numbers every week.

Braydon Preuss (Melb) $239,900 RUCK

Avg: 86.5 (76, 97), Break even: -34

While Melbourne struggled, Preuss performed strongly against the Saints on Saturday, winning 15 possessions, 16 hitouts and recording 97 SuperCoach points. It was the second straight week the former Roo has booted multiple goals and he looks to have a permanent spot as a tall forward who pinch-hits in the ruck. However, his price isn’t exactly inviting for a R3, with Adelaide’s Reilly O’Brien being a far more attractive cash cow. Unfortunately, if you didn’t grab O’Brien before Round 5 you’ve missed the boat.

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Jackson Hately (GWS) $148,800 MID

Avg: 95 (one game)

It is frowned upon to go a week early on a rookie, but there isn’t a lot of danger in pulling the trigger on Hately. The first-round draftee is set to benefit from Callan Ward’s season-ending ACL injury and thrived in his AFL debut. Hately finished with 22 disposals, 10 contested possessions, six marks and 95 SuperCoach points, spending plenty of time in the centre square. That bodes well for his scoring potential long-term, and he looms as one of the more lucrative rookies on the horizon. Wait the extra week if you can afford to.

Will Hayes (WB) $117,300 MID

Avg: 70 (one game)

Hayes’ AFL dream finally became a reality and the 23-year-old put in a good showing against the Blues. The Bulldogs debutant collected 21 disposals and seven marks playing as an outside midfielder. Hayes has been a proven ball-winner at VFL level and it translated to the top tier on Sunday. He should be a player to keep on your radar.

Brayden Ham (Ess) $117,300 FWD

Avg: 44 (one game)

The former Geelong Faclon didn’t look out of place in AFL company on Good Friday, picking up a tidy 10 disposals, five tackles and a goal. He will face tougher opposition on Anzac Day but as a rare cheap forward rookie he’s worth keeping an eye on.

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Chris Burgess (GC) $172,100 FWD/DEF

Avg: 38, Break even: 44

Has only scored 44 or better once this year so we’ll have to be happy with a $48,000 price rise — and a $10,000 profit if you trade him to Liam baker. Could be useful as a DPP link but this game is about making money so it’s time to go.

Chris Burgess (left) has struggled to post big scores for the Suns.

Sam Collins (GC) $301,400 DEF

Avg: 64, Break even 43

Had his worst score in a month against the Crows and will always be prone to copping a purely defensive role. Worth keeping but might be better suited to the bench with the likes of Marty Hore scoring so well.

Matt Parker (StK) $215,900 FWD

Avg: 61, Break even: 42

Those 80s in the first two rounds feel like a long time ago. Can’t see him getting dropped and if he can score around the 60 mark he’ll make another $50,000.

Jordan Clark (Geel) $240,900 FWD

Avg: 59, Break even: 43

After three scores in the 60s, Clark is sliding with a 53 in Round 4 followed by a 44 on Easter Monday. A chance to get a Charlie Constable style rest next week, but there aren’t many defensive rookies around. Only make the move if you can upgrade him to an A-grader (you’ll need a lot of cash in the bank).

Bailey Scott (NM) $172,800 MID

Avg: 51, Break even: 11

His 103 in Round 1 is out of his price cycle but he still should get to $250,000 — if he can stay in the team. Unlikely to burn you if you trade him out, but we thought that about Michael Gibbons last week.

Zak Butters (Port) $254,800 MID

Avg: 65, Break even: 41

The seventh-most traded out player so far this week despite a respectable 74 points against the Eagles. Like Clark, only trade him out if you can turn him into a premium.

ROUND 5 STARS

153 - Harry McKay

150 - Adam Treloar

139 - Michael Walters

137 - Zach Merrett

136 - Sam Petrevski-Seton

THIS WEEK’S TOP SCORES

2441 Birdwood Lightning, Paul

2395 The Cwiddy Cats, Chris

2394 The Mighty Crow, Ben

2393 Cillers, Coreu

2392 CaptainCotch, Ben

OVERALL LEADERS

11,615 Ryder2Gray, Adam

11,577 Jordan de GOAT, Will

11,550 Turnips, Tom

11,546 Truck yea, Tim

11,534 THE PACKAGE, Theo

11,534 Galaxy’s Guns, Glenn

THIS WEEK’S WINNING TEAM

Team: Birdwood Lightning

Coach: Paul

DEFENDERS

Shannon Hurn 121

James Sicily 117

Brodie Smith 110

Zac Williams 91

Marty Hore 96

Xavier Duursma 64

Jordan Clark 44

Jack Scrimshaw 63

MIDFIELDERS

Adam Treloar (c) 300

Zach Merrett 137

Rory Sloane 104

Nat Fyfe 110

Matt Crouch 108

Tom Liberatore 98

Sam Walsh 112

Zak Butters 74

Sydney Stack 80

Tom Atkins 63

Charlie Constable 0

RUCKS

Brodie Grundy 100

Max Gawn 126

Patrick Bines 0

FORWARDS

Patrick Dangerfield 127

Josh Dunkley 95

Mitch Robinson 67

Willem Drew 105

Jack Petruccelle 100

Darcy Moore 79

Lachie Schultz 0

Matt Parker 51

Harry McKay enjoyed a breakout game against the Bulldogs. Picture: Michael Klein

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: HARRY McKAY

McKay led Carlton to its first win of the season on the back of some excellent work in the air. He grabbed a game-high five contested marks to go with five goals and a career and round-high 153 SuperCoach points. He finished with 20 disposals, 13 contested possessions and seven shots at goal from 82 per cent game time.

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Dylan Shiel

Shiel is in career-best form, collecting 36 disposals, 28 uncontested possessions and a game-high 10 inside-50s against the Kangaroos from 73 per cent game time. He had an impact on the scoreboard without kicking a goal, finishing with a game-high five score assists on his way to 120 SuperCoach points.

Adam Treloar

Treloar led the Magpie charge on Thursday night with a game and season-high 150 SuperCoach points. He used the ball extremely well, hitting the target with 28 of 35 disposals, also having 25 uncontested possessions, five clearances and a game-high four score assists from 84 per cent game time.

Dustin Martin

Martin starred in his return to the side with three goals and a season-high 115 SuperCoach points against the Swans. He had 25 disposals, 16 contested possessions, two tackles, eight inside-50s and two score assists from 81 per cent game time. Martin’s second term was his most productive, kicking two goals from eight disposals.

YOUNG GUN: JACK PETRUCCELLE

Petruccelle played a lone hand against Port Adelaide, recording a season-high of 100 SuperCoach points – rising in price by $38,500 in the process. He was the Eagles’ only avenue to goal, recording a game-high seven shots at goal for five goals, while also being involved in eight scoring chains. He finished with 18 disposals, 14 uncontested possessions and three inside-50s.