It’s that time of year where the players rest their aching bones, but during the bye rounds AFL Fantasy coaches need to take stock with an eye for finals.

North's players will definitely play a crucial role for AFL Fantasy coaches in the second half of the year.

Here, we’ll profile the downgrade and upgrade options from North, for your AFL Fantasy team.

Defenders:

Mitchell Hibberd (DEF-MID, $165,000)
The tall, running defender showed plenty of fantasy potential in last year’s NAB AFL Under 18s Championships, and has been likened to fellow Tasmanian Grant Birchall.

Hibberd has demonstrated his wares for Werribee in the VFL, and last week gathered 21 disposals for 85 points. A dual-position player, he could be handy bench cover if he debuts later this year, especially with Luke McDonald likely to be out for an extended period.

Midfielders:

Ryan Clarke (MID, $164,000)
Another 2015 draftee, Clarke’s stellar VFL form is becoming harder to ignore. The strong midfielder amassed 33 disposals last weekend for a total of 143 AF points, displaying the prolific traits that made North pick him at 31 in last year’s draft.

In his past five games for Werribee, he averages 28 touches and 104 AF points. Again, he looms as likely bench cover, but carries significant upside if he can crack into the side.

Jack Ziebell (MID, $486,000)
In the midst of a career-best year, Ziebell has finally strung together a fantasy-relevant season. While he only averages 98, it is his consistency that makes him a potential blue chip prospect.

Since Round 3, he has failed to reach 87 just once, while amassing six tons since then. There may be players out there with a higher ceiling, but slotting Ziebell into your final midfield spot could be the point-of-difference that secures you a fantasy flag.

Rucks:

Braydon Preuss (RUCK, $125,000)
While Preuss would have to surpass Todd Goldstein and Majak Daw to play this season as a rookie, the rugby league-convert has shown he has the talent to make the grade.

A giant at 206cm and 107kg, he has dominated at times for Werribee, and in doing so displayed some fantasy potential.

His tackling in particular is a standout trait, and he uses his size to great affect at the stoppage. More importantly, he averages 85 AF points in his last four games, and given you rarely need your fourth ruckman to play, downgrading to Preuss will free up a lot of cash.

Todd Goldstein (RUCK, $514,000)
A no-brainer, Goldstein should have been in your side from day one. With an average of 102, he is only second to Melbourne’s Max Gawn, and is owned by 26% of teams.

But with a high breakeven of 122, his price is expected to dip under $500k in the next month. We know Goldy’s ceiling is high, and he is already $116k cheaper than the start of the season.

Bring him in if you haven’t done so already, and watch your fantasy team go from strength to strength.

Forwards:

Jed Anderson (FWD-MID, $212,000)
There are no questions on Anderson’s talent, and if fit, the 22-year-old would be around the mark for for the Kangaroos’ best 22.

With Shaun Higgins and Taylor Garner absent, there is room for Anderson in the side, and his comeback in the VFL has been cautious.

At his price, and given his talent, you could do worse than selecting Anderson as a downgrade target, but keep a close eye on his progression in the VFL.

Brent Harvey (FWD, $405,000)
There are no plaudits to express how amazing this bloke is, and at 38, he still remains incredibly relevant in AFL Fantasy.

While he doesn’t hit the heights of his fantasy best, the veteran still remains one of the most consistent options going around.

With eight scores over 85, (10 over 80), at his price, you could do worse for your last forward spot.

The same goes for Daniel Wells ($457,000); however there are question marks on his fitness. Not so for Boomer, and he gets the nod here.