COACHES are scrambling as forced trades hit ahead of Fantasy preliminary finals.

Premium duo Brodie Grundy (RUC, $1,220,000) and Zach Merrett (MID, $1,003,000) are sidelined this week, leaving coaches look for replacements.

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Given how tricky luxury trades have been for coaches, perhaps being forced into a couple will help teams.

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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