Finn Callaghan – Deck of DT 2025

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Why should I pick him?

Finn Callaghan has been on the radar of fantasy coaches since being taken with pick 3 in the 2021 AFL Draft. In 2024, he showed glimpses of his potential with a mix of outside run and contested ball-winning ability which Fantasy coaches love.

Callaghan finished 2024 with an AFL Fantasy average of 76.9, notched up three tonnes and had a PB of 121 points from 36 disposals against Melbourne. The pleasing thing about his progression within the Giants midfield is the responsibility he’s getting around stoppage.

Callaghan recorded the 3rd highest average at GWS in 2024 for stoppage clearances. He was also the 3rd most regular midfielder in the Giants’ centre square mix, with 45% of CBA’s per game. Only Tom Green (79%) and Steve Coniglio (73%) were in the guts more and with Coniglio aging and James Peatling (38% CBA’s) leaving, there’s room for more natural growth in Callaghan’s role this year.

Using keeperleaguepod.com.au‘s breakout tracker tool, Callaghan is tracking perfectly after 50 career games compared to the Top 20 midfielders in the competition. With natural progression, more responsibility, and a bit of luck, he could well and truly average low 90’s if everything clicks.

Why shouldn’t I pick him?

GWS have a strong midfield core, and he might still find himself rotating between the middle and the wing, which could cap his scoring in the mid 80’s range. While his upside is clear, he hasn’t yet delivered multiple premium scores over a full season just yet.

Low mark numbers are also a legitimate concern. He averaged just 2.8 marks per game in 2024, which is below average from an AFL standard. To break into the top echelon of mids, he needs to add another couple of marks per game. Shockingly, he went without a mark in four games last season, despite averaging 20 disposals in those matches. His lack of goal kicking is another red cross with only 7 goals in 50 career games. Both concerns mean he’s not adding those handy +6 scores that us Fantasy coaches love.

Finally, from a Classic point of view, price is a bit of an issue as he’s competing with proven fantasy stars like Clayton Oliver and Sam Docherty in the same bracket.

Deck of DT Rating.

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Finn may not be a name on everyone’s lips right now but monitor his pre-season closely. He’s a guy with massive upside in a Keeper or Draft League. Everything is pointing in the direction of a breakout year and you might just get him for a steal. He could also be an awesome POD in Classic where he’s currently only 1% owned, which is crazy when you compare him to the similarly priced Will Day at 25%.

Put simply, pick Finn to begin your 2025 on the right (or in his case, left) foot.

Kaes

Co-Founder of The Keeper League Pod. Love finding the next undervalued star and don't hate a hot take or two.