The fantasy football season is heating up, and it's time to make some strategic moves to maximize your weekly scores. With just two weeks left, the focus is on form and fixture, as teams gear up for the final stretch. Here's a breakdown of who to buy and sell, with a heavy emphasis on personal commentary and analysis.
Who to Buy
Errol Gulden (MID, $1,010M): The star Swan continues to shine with a three-game average of 125. His fixture is a dream, with matches against Essendon and the Roos at the SCG. Lock him in for the rest of the season.
Bradley Hill (DEF/MID/FWD, $1,040M): The last ball magnet standing at the Saints, Hill is a must-have. With plenty of ball against the lowly Tigers, he's averaging 110 in his last five. Just keep an eye on his knee, but I'm all in.
Dayne Zorko (DEF, $888,000): A 37-year-old veteran, Zorko is a bargain at this price. With two nice match-ups against the Suns and Pies, he's a safe pick with no significant injury risk.
Chad Warner (FWD/MID, $961,000): Warner has become a consistent performer since his CBA spike. He's coming off three straight triple-figure scores, and his match-up against the Bombers is a lay-up. A great target in the forward line.
Max Hall (FWD/MID, $929,000): An emerging Saints star, Hall is a unique pick for your finals campaign. He's in great form with an average of 101 in his last three, including a 152 score against the Bombers. A proven ceiling-raiser, he's a must-have against the lowly Tigers.
Who to Sell
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (DEF/MID, $1,074M): A hamstring injury has ended Wanganeen-Milera's season, and his average of 105, highlighted by a 182 in round 20, won't be repeated. Time to move him on.
Christian Petracca (FWD/MID, $665,000): Petracca's scores are becoming a concern. A 50 in round 21 and a 39 in round 22 are unfathomable. He's dropped $283K since the start of the season, so it's time to trade him out.
Murphy Reid (MID/FWD, $708,000): Reid's scoring has been inconsistent, with an average of just 67 in the last five weeks. His 42 on the weekend was his second score in the 40s in the last four weeks. Not a good sign for Fantasy Finals.
Sam Durham (FWD/MID, $745,000): Durham's role has changed, and his scoring has suffered. A score of just 51 from 13 disposals is not ideal. A tough match-up against the Swans this week won't help his cause.
Jason Horne-Francis (MID/FWD, $965,000): Despite avoiding serious injury, Horne-Francis' knee is a concern. A match-up with the restrictive Dees this week is a close watch. However, his match-up with the Bombers in round 24 is a potential bright spot.
Key Takeaways
With just two weeks left, the focus is on form and fixture. Errol Gulden, Bradley Hill, and Dayne Zorko are must-haves, while Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Christian Petracca, and Murphy Reid are trade targets. Chad Warner and Max Hall are also in great form and offer unique picks. Keep an eye on injury concerns and match-ups to maximize your Fantasy Finals success.
