IT'S the final, and most difficult, bye round of the year.

Some of the highest scoring players this year are on their mid-season break, with Brisbane, Geelong, Essendon and Greater Western Sydney on their bye.

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Eagle Tom McCarthy (DEF/MID, $293,000) and Swan Callum Mills (DEF, $791,000) are among the most traded in players, while Zach Merrett (MID, $926,000) and Lachie Whitfield (DEF, $942,000) are being traded out.

Also, check out Roy's Fantasy stocktake for who to buy and sell here.

And read Calvin's Fantasy ready for the best captains, trade targets and draft options here.

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