Gameweek 23 delivered another high-scoring round, and with the business end of the season looming, every point is starting to feel heavier.
Overall Standings – The Pressure Builds
At the top of the overall table, the leaders continue to trade blows rather than break clear. The gap remains competitive, and while the top few sides are separating slightly from the chasing pack, no one has fully escaped yet.
Behind them, there have been notable shifts. A couple of mid-table sides have made strong pushes upward thanks to big weekly scores, while others have stalled after quieter weeks. The movement isn’t chaotic — but it’s meaningful. We’re entering that phase where consistency matters as much as explosive weeks.
Several teams gained multiple places this week thanks to 200+ performances, particularly those who stacked their forward lines correctly.
Gameweek 23 Standings – A Forward-Led Explosion
This week belonged to the forwards.
JJ Piccinich led all scorers with 42.0 points, powered by three goals and a game-winner. He was closely followed by Grayson Constable and Spencer Naas, both hitting 41.0 points with multi-goal weeks. Brandon Whistle also cracked the 40-point mark.
On the blue line, Nicholas Welsh stood out with 39.0 points from three assists, including three power-play contributions. Brandon Estes and Drydn Dow were also heavily involved in production from defence.
In goal, Shane Owen delivered the strongest netminding performance of the week, recording 82 saves and a win for 18.2 points. Drew DeRidder and Mat Robson also provided solid returns.
Teams that built around elite forward stacks clearly benefitted, and those who nailed the right power-play combinations surged up the weekly leaderboard.
Popular Picks – Safe Picks vs Smart Picks
Ownership trends continue to shape the weekly narrative.
Colton Saucerman remains the most selected player in the league with 160 selections, followed by Brandon Estes (140) and Mitchell Balmas (133). These high-ownership players provide a safe floor — but they didn’t dominate this particular week.
Interestingly, some of the biggest point scorers weren’t among the very top-owned players. Managers who backed Piccinich or Constable gained meaningful ground on the field.
That balance between template picks and differential plays is becoming crucial as we move deeper into the season.
Risers and Fallers
There were definite movers this week.
A handful of teams climbed multiple places overall after strong weekly finishes, particularly those outside the top five who needed a momentum swing. These jumps weren’t just single-spot gains — some were three to five places upward.
Conversely, a couple of teams in the top half slipped after quieter returns. No catastrophic collapses, but enough movement to keep the leaderboard fluid.
What’s becoming clear is that the mid-table battle is tightening significantly. A single big week can vault a side into contention, while a flat week can undo two rounds of steady progress.
Tactical Observations
- Forward stacking continues to be the highest-ceiling strategy.
- Power-play contributors are separating themselves from even-strength-only players.
- Goaltending remains steady rather than explosive this week — no massive shutout spikes.
If this pattern holds, managers may begin to prioritise forward depth over defensive stability in the coming rounds.
Looking Ahead
Gameweek 23 hasn’t blown the title race wide open — but it has narrowed margins and added pressure.
With the leaderboard compact and weekly ceilings rising, we’re entering a phase where bold decisions may decide the season.
Gameweek 24 now becomes pivotal. Conservative play keeps you afloat. Smart aggression moves you up.
And at this stage… staying still might be the biggest risk of all.
