The Freo skipper starred with a 114-point performance in his side’s breakthrough with against the Sydney Swans in round five but his value dropped by more than $8000.
He remains among the 10 players whose values have dropped the most in this year’s Dream Team rankings but if the Pav sustains this sort of form, he won’t be there for long.
Others who might consider themselves hard done by this week include Hawk star Luke Hodge (100 points but a loss of $10,300) and Geelong’s James Kelly (a solid 79 and he dropped $15,200).
But the title of this week’s biggest loser goes to the mercurial Lions midfielder, Travis Johnstone.
The bearded on-baller managed just 51 points against the Cats and his value dropped by $35,600, taking his overall loss to more than $80,000 – the most of any player.
Remarkably, Johnstone’s stocks have mirrored those of the Lions.
He was among the competition’s top five players in round one with a 140-point performance but he’s steadily slid since, winding up ranked 150th among all points scorers after five rounds.
But let’s face it: Dream Team coaches are more interested in bagging a bargain than booting their overpriced big names.
To that end, the young Hawks Garry Moss and Brendan Whitecross who featured highly last week remain good value, although their prices are steadily increasing.
Young Tiger defender Alex Rance is a new face among the biggest movers after round five, averaging 74 points across his four games for an increase of almost $100,000.
Impressive young Bulldog Liam Picken also features after an 83-point game against Carlton boosted his value by more than $90,000.
Those coaches looking for a quick return on their investment still have some options.
Geelong ruckman Shane Mumford is still rated at $115,400 but his value is set to soar after his third game of the season against Melbourne this weekend.
Mumford has averaged 73 points per game in his two outings and another solid showing against the Demons could reap significant reward for coaches willing to take the plunge.
Young Tiger Robin Nahas is another option. He’s worth just $129,800 despite a $45,500 boost in his price this week.
The speedy young forward looks set for a long stint in the Richmond line-up and with an average of more than 63 points per game, he’s undeniably good value.
Fellow Tiger Mark Coughlan was one of the feelgood stories of the season when he returned against the Kangaroos with 75 points and the $176,400 midfielder could yet warm the hearts of Dream Team coaches.
Finally, boom Port Adelaide youngster Hamish Hartlett is worthy of consideration at just $138,600 – a price that could look increasingly ridiculous once his value is adjusted after the coming round.
Having overcome injury, the South Australian teenager made his debut two rounds ago with a 95-point game, and backed it up with 73 points in the Power’s drubbing by St Kilda.
Imagine what he could do if his side actually won its share of the footy?
Toyota AFL Dream Team Round 5
Top 10 movers
1. Brendan Whitecross (Haw) $233,500 (+$146,900)
2. Garry Moss (Haw) $210,200 (+$134,900)
3. Jack Ziebell (NM) $228,300 (+$109,700)
4. Daniel Rich (BL) $233,300 (+$106,700)
5. Nathan Krakouer (PA) $294,300 (+$105,000)
6. Shaun Higgins (WB) $316,100 (+$104,200)
7. Andy Otten (Adel) $226,400 (+$99,900)
8. Alex Rance (Rich) $184,000 (+$97,400)
9. Liam Picken (WB) $166,100 (+$90,800)
10. Dayne Beams (Coll) 175,300 (+$88,700)
Top 10 losers
1. Travis Johnstone (BL) $288,500 (-$81,700)
2. Chris Tarrant (Freo) $232,500 (-$79,500)
3. James Kelly (Geel) $317,300 (-$77,800)
4. David Hale (NM) $248,500 (-$75,600)
5. Chris A. Johnson (Carl) $262,500 (-$72,900)
6. Clinton Young (Haw) $306,700 (-$68,600)
7. Matthew Pavlich (Freo) $373,400 (-$66,600)
8. Daniel Giansiracusa (WB) $347,200 (-$66,100)
9. Ryan O’Keefe (Syd) $318,500 (-$62,900)
10. Luke Hodge (Haw) $366,400 (-$62,400)
