ADELAIDE
Trying times: It was tough and it wasn't all too pleasant for Adelaide's fantasy contingent. This week's Showdown is another big challenge for this group.

BRISBANE
Questionable: If Matthew Leuenberger wants to be considered a reliable Ultimate Footy starter, then he'll continue his recent form with Stefan Martin back in the side.

CARLTON
Make or break: Marc Murphy's recent form has been reminiscent of his 2012 season. With Bryce Gibbs now out for 2015, the jury is still out on Murphy's consistency. A tag may loom.

COLLINGWOOD
Consideration: If you've guaranteed yourself a finals spot, trade and get Taylor Adams in your side pronto. Vile act. But a discounted 100 point forward is rare.

ESSENDON
Expected return: After a dismal performance against St Kilda, eight Bombers topped 80 against Melbourne in a resurgence of form for their fantasy stars. Stanton the standout.

FREMANTLE
Questionable: Fremantle sit 12-2, yet are barely considered a legitimate premiership threat. If they were to become one, their stars need to shine – especially when only three reach the 90 mark.

GEELONG
Headache: As if you didn't need another reason to be disappointed in Joel Selwood, who would have cost fantasy coaches a first or second round pick. Now, a week on the sidelines.

GOLD COAST
Casualty ward: Serious questions can be raised about the Suns' ability to properly return a player from a long-term injury. First Ablett, now Swallow. How many more fantasy Suns will we be reduced to?

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Moment of truth: If Ryan Griffen isn't given back eligibility this week, then, well, I haven't thought about that. He's playing off the back half and should get defender status.

HAWTHORN
Anomaly: Eleven Hawks eclipsed the 100-point mark against Fremantle and 1955 points in total. If there is a more fantasy explicit team than this, they most probably starred in Looney Tunes' Space Jam as giant monsters.

MELBOURNE
Repaid faith: If you were one who jumped on Tom McDonald's early season rise, you ought to be pleased when he went forward against the Bombers. 113 and possibly a sign of things to come.

NORTH MELBOURNE
Hidden gem: Goal-kicking midfielders are a rare breed, yet Shaun Higgins does it weekly. What? He's not a midfielder in Ultimate Footy but a defender/forward instead. That's a plus-plus-plus.

PORT ADELAIDE
Cohesion: The Paddy Ryder trade seemed good for all of the right reasons. Matthew Lobbe's red vest would have undoubtedly scathed many teams. Will they effectively work together someday soon?

RICHMOND
Turn it up: Does Dustin Martin actually try against Carlton? For an elite fantasy forward, Martin averages 60-odd against the Blues and he plays them twice a year!

ST KILDA
Relevance: There were doubts, but no longer. Billy Longer is now a dependable starting ruckman, regardless of league size. Averaging 91 across his past five is all the confirmation required.

SYDNEY
Murder of points: The unsociable Hawks kept Nat Fyfe to a mere 59 fantasy points, a task that seemed unfathomable. Watch out Hannebery, Kennedy, Jack and Parker.

WEST COAST
Keeper investment: If you think Scott Selwood is having a terrible year, you're not entirely right. Despite falling out of favour in the Eagle's engine room, Selwood is averaging a respectable 83.5 when not injured or vested.

WESTERN BULLDOGS
Slow burn: If you're in a deep keeper league and feature Tom Boyd in your squad, save the trouble and delist. Between now and 2017, his value is microscopic – he'll take time.

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