ADELAIDE star Izak Rankine (MID/FWD, $1,057M) continued his red-hot run of form, dominating once again to be the highest scorer of the round. After scores of 121 and 138, Rankine took things to another level with a season-high 164 from 39 disposals, nine marks, six tackles and a goal. He could have gone even bigger, after kicking three behinds. The 26-year-old is back at home this week to take on GWS, setting him up for another monster outing.

After featuring as one of Roy's top trade targets last week, Max Hall (MID/FWD, $987,000) certainly delivered the goods. With a number of teammates missing, the emerging star stepped up and made the most of his opportunity, feasting on the Tigers to notch up his third straight ton.

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Hall posted a season-high 161 from 40 disposals, 10 marks, six tackles and a goal. There's another juicy match-up waiting for him this week against Gold Coast at Marvel, so don't be surprised if he goes large again.

Errol Gulden (MID, $1,061M) is absolutely flying, averaging a ridiculous 129 over his past three after tearing Essendon apart with 47 disposals and 147 Fantasy points. The Swans ball magnet has now cracked 130 in three of his last four games and should be right near the top of the trade target list with North Melbourne coming to the SCG this week.

Rounding out the top five were a couple of familiar faces, with the hot Brad Hill (DEF/MID/FWD, $1,055M) putting any knee concerns behind him to rack up 145, while Isaac Heeney (FWD/MID, $952,000) once again showed his ceiling capabilities, hitting the scoreboard with three goals on his way to a very handy 142.

Bradley Hill during the round 23 match between St Kilda and Richmond at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on August 15, 2026. Picture: Getty Images/AFL Photos

Houston … we have a problem, and Dan's four-week drought of triple-figure scores is the least of them. Harry Sheezel (MID/FWD, $1,126M) and Zach Merrett (MID, $901,000) have two functioning eyes between them, coaches are still stuck with Christian Petracca (MID/FWD, $625,000) who is averaging 48 in his last three, teams are about to rest a star or two for the final round and if that isn't enough, we have loaded up with Swans the past few weeks which could cause some serious headaches.

All this and only two trades to try to win our way to hats, cars and most importantly … premiership glory. Its's the stuff Fantasy nightmares are made of.

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MOST TRADED IN

Max Hall (FWD/MID, $987,000)
Jason Horne-Francis (FWD/MID, $946,000)
Izak Rankine (MID/FWD, $1,057M)
Brad Hill (FWD/MID/DEF, $1,055)
Dayne Zorko (DEF, $908,000)

MOST TRADED OUT

Harry Sheezel (FWD/MID, $1,126M)
Marcus Herbert (MID, $728,000)
Christian Petracca (FWD/MID, $625,000)
Hugo Hall-Kahan (DEF/MID, $651,000)
Sam Durham (MID/FWD, $745,000)

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TOP FIVE PRICE RISES

Vigo Visentini (RUC, $524,000) +89,000
Izak Rankine (FWD/MID, $1,057M) +$73,000
Beau McCreery (FWD, $619,000) +$68,000
Ollie Florent (DEF/MID, $811,000) +$61,000
Sam Swadling (MID, $484,000) +$60,000

TOP FIVE PRICE FALLS

Harry Sheezel (MID/FWD, $1,126M) -$75,000
Christian Salem (DEF, $603,000) -$61,000
Will Duursma (MID, $597,000) -$60,000
Connor Macdonald (FWD, $807,000) - $56,000
Darcy Wilson (MID/FWD, $837,000) -$52,000

LOWEST BREAKEVENS

Vigo Visentini (RUC, $524,000) - 18
Jesse Dattoli (FWD, $380,000) - 4
Dan Butler (FWD, $427,000) -1
Judson Clarke (FWD, $276,000) 0
Rhys Unwin (FWD, $265,000) 2

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HIGHEST BREAKEVENS

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (DEF/MID, $1,074M) 188
Harry Sheezel (FWD/MID, $1,126) 180
Jack Sinclair (DEF, $910,000) 178
Connor Rozee (DEF/MID, $1,025M) 164
Nick Newman (DEF, $839,000) 153

STOCKS UP

Errol Gulden (MID, $1,062M): The star 24-year-old is in ripping form coming off 47 disposals and 147, recording his third 130+ score in his last four outings. There is a chance he cops some attention but at home he should have a big day.

Izak Rankine (FWD/MID, $1,057M): The Crows star is arguably the form player of the competition and his three-game average of 141 reinforces that. He is coming off a ridiculous 164 from 39 disposals, nine marks, six tackles and a goal. He is at home this week against the Giants and he will be keen to keep the hot form rolling into finals!

Jason Horne-Francis (MID/FWD, $946,000): The Power star will look to finish his impressive season on a high against the Bombers who have been giving up huge numbers to the opposition. He shook off any injury concerns from a fortnight ago and should make the most of the bruise free dead rubber with a thumping score.

Jason Horne-Francis during the Round 23 match between Port Adelaide and Melbourne at Adelaide Oval on August 15, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Dayne Zorko (DEF, $908,000): If you need a ceiling score, the 37-year-old Lion has the tools and match-up to do it. The Pies give up plenty of points to half-backs and we know Zorko will lap that up, as he done in this match up previously with 131 and 115 in his last two. The cherry on top is the venue, where he has scored over 115 in six of his last eight outings there.

Max Hall (MID/FWD, $987,000): The breakout star is making the most of his opportunities after being stuck in a forward pocket during the early rounds of the season. He has a three-game average of 128 on the back of a whopping 161 on the weekend and he is walking into a great match-up with the Suns at Marvel which should be an absolute points fest.

STOCKS DOWN

Harry Sheezel (MID/FWD, $1,126M): The Roos superstar has had a great season, averaging an impressive 116 despite being injured on just 51 on the weekend. He dropped $75K but is still worth a small fortune given his season-long performance.

Christian Petracca (FWD/MID, $625,000): Mainstream media has picked up on the form of the former premium following Dimma's post-game comments. It's nothing Fantasy coaches haven't been talking about for weeks and the Suns recruit enters this week's dead rubber against the Saints with a three-game average of 48.

Marcus Bontempelli (MID, $935,000): After missing with ‘soreness' last week, a number of highly ranked coaches held the Dogs star. It will be a nervous wait now with word out of the kennel suggesting he is no guarantee to return, especially given the state of play with finals on the horizon.

Marcus Bontempelli warms up prior to the round 22 match between Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium, on August 6, 2026. Picture: AFL Photos

Zach Merrett (MID, $901,000): It would have to be considered a luxury trade given the state of play but a number of coaches are looking to move on the 30-year-old ball magnet. He managed just 71 on the weekend to make it four games in a row without double figure scores. He will also be a close watch on the injury front after copping a big whack to the eye which has caused huge swelling. If he is good to go, I think he will return to triple figures in what could be a farewell game.

Jordan De Goey (MID/FWD, $826,000): After being one of the form players of the competition, De Goat has dropped off with scores of just 63 and 67 in his last two outings. Points won't be easy to come by this week given his match-up with the Lions and a trade to someone hitting triple figure scores would be recommended.

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