SuperCoach Round 15 Bye Strategy: How to Survive the Final Bye Round
Round 15 is the last major bye round of 2026. Here's how to manage limited trades, VC loops, and bench cover without burning your run-home plans.
SuperCoach Round 15 Bye Strategy
Round 15 is the final major bye round. After this, the focus shifts entirely to the run home.
The community is prioritising VC loops (Luke Jackson is the dominant name) and using minimal trades to set up post-bye targets while keeping powder dry for the finals push.
Key principles:
- Use 1 trade max this round unless you have a clear emergency.
- Time downgrades around bye alignment (Fitzgerald vs Podhajski is a current talking point).
- Look at low-ownership differentials like James Sicily (under 6% owned) for fun swings if you have the bench spot.
- Preserve trades and cash for the real run home that starts in Round 16.
The coaches who treat Round 15 as a transition week rather than a points-chasing week will enter the run home with more flexibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trades should I use in Round 15?+
Most coaches are using 1 trade this round to set up forward premiums post-bye while preserving trades for the run home. Using 2+ risks running out later.
Is Luke Jackson the must-have VC this round?+
He is extremely popular — recent updates noted ~52% of coaches have him available for VC. Back-to-back Thursday night VCs are a rare treat this season.
Should I target players coming off their bye?+
Yes. Holmes, NAS, Warner and similar post-bye targets are being discussed as strong options once their bye is out of the way.
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