Coaches evaluate player trades ahead of round nine in AFLW Fantasy
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 5:33 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

As the 2026 AFLW Fantasy season approaches round nine, coaches assess potential trades. In round eight, only three of the top ten highly owned players exceeded their season averages. Players like Zippy Fish struggled, while Ash Centra and Erone Fitzpatrick delivered standout performances with scores of 100 and 105, respectively. Coaches face decisions on trading premium players for cash upgrades, especially with key matchups approaching. The clean injury report allows teams to strategize effectively for the final stretch of the season.
- •Round eight featured several poor performances from highly owned players.
- •Ash Centra and Erone Fitzpatrick had strong outings with scores of 100 and 105.
- •Zippy Fish's recent form has raised trading concerns among coaches.
- •Clean injury reports allow for strategic trading decisions.
- •Maddison Gay is highlighted as a lowly owned top target after a strong return.
- 5:33 AMAFL — The AFLW Fantasy Download: Who to buy and sell ahead of R9
"Who are the players we should be thinking about ahead of round nine of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy season?
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