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PremiumsStrategyMidfielders5 Apr 2026

Do You Actually Need Bontempelli in SuperCoach 2026?

Only 30% of teams own Bont. He's averaging more points than most mid-pricers who've played twice as many games. Here's the real question: when do you get him, not whether.

Marcus Bontempelli (WBD, MID)Player
~30%Ownership
On track to outscore most mids who've played 4 gamesPoints scored
RookiesCash CowsStrategy5 Apr 2026

Missed the SuperCoach Cash Cows? What to Do in Round 4 2026

Cook, Duursma and the main rookies have already risen. Is it still worth buying them now? And which new targets replace them if you've missed the boat?

4 of 23Round
Cook, Duursma, McAndrew — 1-2 rises alreadyMain rookies price status
Let price guide you, not pointsKey rule
StrategyInjury Watch5 Apr 2026

SuperCoach 2026 Injury Carnage — How to Survive Without Burning Your Season

Trac. Rozee. Young. Gulden. Xerri. Murdock. It's only Round 4 and the carnage is already historic. Here's how to manage your 40 trades when injuries are coming for everyone.

40 for the seasonTotal trades
Trac (4-6wk), Rozee (2-3mo), Young (hamstring), Gulden (4wk+), Xerri (3wk), Murdock (hamstring)Major injuries R1-R4
Target 2 trades/week avg across 23 roundsTrade budget advice
CaptainsStrategy5 Apr 2026

SuperCoach Captains Guide — Round 4 2026

Captain Butters or Bont this week? Xerri's out, Daicos is a test, the competition is wide open. Full rankings, VC strategy and the loophole setup for Round 4.

4 of 23Round
Out — suspendedXerri status
Test — late out Round 3, calfDaicos status
StrategyInjury Watch28 Mar 2026

SuperCoach 2026: The R3 Trade Audit — Petracca, Rozee, Gulden

Three injured premiums, three different decisions. Here's exactly when to cut, when to hold, and what to bring in for each.

Hamstring, 4–6 weeks — trade if you have the cashPetracca
Soft tissue TBC — wait for the timeline before actingRozee
90%+ ownership, Sydney bye R3 — hold until timeline confirmedGulden
CaptainsStrategy28 Mar 2026

SuperCoach Captains Guide — Round 3 2026

Who to captain in Round 3 SuperCoach 2026. Ranked options, matchup context, VC strategy, and the must-know bye trap that caught half the competition off guard.

3 of 23Round
Tristan XerriTop Captain Pick
Tom Stewart or Gawn (Thursday/Friday games)VC Option
StrategyTips27 Mar 2026

The SuperCoach VC Loophole Explained (2026 Edition)

Every week coaches agonise over whether to loop their vice captain score. Here's exactly how the loophole works, when to use it, and the threshold that separates the smart calls from the panic moves.

Taking your VC score as your C scoreWhat it is
When your VC plays before your CWhen it applies
~130 pointsCommunity threshold
StrategyRule Changes26 Mar 2026

We Overreacted to the SuperCoach Ruck Rule Changes

Pre-season, coaches fled the ruck position. Two rounds in, Xerri and Gawn are making everyone look silly. Here's what the early data actually shows about the 2026 ruck rule changes.

Reduced ruck contests — more boundary throw-insRule change
Avoid premium rucksPre-season consensus
Xerri and Gawn thrivingRound 1–2 reality
Strategy7 Mar 2026

AFL Sub Rule Removed: SuperCoach Winners & Losers in 2026

The AFL's sub rule is gone in 2026. Here's how it restructures SuperCoach scoring — and the 7 players who benefit most when durability beats volatility.

Medical sub abolished — no replacement for injured playersRule Change
Durability > volatilityBiggest Structural Shift
English, Grundy, Blakiston (AAMI confirmed)Biggest Ruck Winners
StrategyRookie Analysis2 Mar 2026

AAMI Community Series Wash-Up: SuperCoach 2026 Winners & Losers

The five biggest SuperCoach takeaways from the 2026 AAMI Community Series. We watched all nine practice matches so you didn't have to — here are the winners who locked in Round 1 spots, the losers who raised red flags, and the role changes that reshape your squad.

9 AAMI Community Series gamesMatches Reviewed
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera — midfield role confirmedBiggest Winner
Riley Sanders — concussion, will miss R1Biggest Loser
Rookie AnalysisStrategy2 Mar 2026

SuperCoach Round 1 Locks: 8 Players You Can't Leave Out

Eight SuperCoach 2026 players you absolutely cannot leave out of your Round 1 team. SC price, average, value score, and a one-sentence verdict on each — structured to help you lock in before the March 20 lockout.

8 (4 draft picks + 4 proven rookies)Players Profiled
Thursday March 20Lockout Date
$113,500 (three picks)Cheapest Lock
Rookie AnalysisStrategy1 Mar 2026

Rookies Nobody Is Talking About: 7 Undervalued SuperCoach 2026 Picks

The 7 most undervalued SuperCoach 2026 rookies the mainstream is sleeping on. Data-backed contrarian picks with real upside — structured for the coaches who want an edge.

7 (across 4 positions)Sleepers Profiled
Under 20%Avg Ownership
$113,500 (3 basement picks)Cheapest Pick
Strategy23 Feb 2026

The Round 0 Loophole: How to Exploit the 2026 Opening Weekend

Round 0 provides a free look at players before the Round 1 price-lock. Here is how to use the 'vision check' to fix your SuperCoach bench.

Round 1 (not Round 0)Price Lock
8 teams available earlyVision Check
100% role certaintyKey Benefit
Strategy23 Feb 2026

The Second-Year Leap: 2026 Rookies Ready to Explode

The Sophomore Slump is a myth in SuperCoach. Data shows the 2024 draft class — entering Year 2 with a full pre-season — will post the most aggressive price rises of any group. We identify the three best bets.

+32% scoring jump in Year 2Historical Leap
Taj Hotton (Richmond, $246,900)The Alpha
Harry O'Farrell (Carlton, $249,100)The Structure Fixer
Strategy23 Feb 2026

The Tassie Factor: How the 19th Team is Changing Rookie Opportunity

The upcoming Tasmanian entry is forcing clubs to 'blood the kids' earlier than ever. We analyze how list management is creating a rookie goldmine in 2026.

2028 (Estimated)Expansion Date
Aggressive youth injectionClub Response
Inflated rookie job securityMarket Impact
Strategy20 Feb 2026

Best Mid-Pricers 2026: The Only Ones Worth Picking

Best SuperCoach mid-pricers 2026: data-driven rankings of the $200k-$450k players genuinely worth your salary cap. Mispriced premiums, injury discounts, and positional steals — analysed and ranked.

340 playersMid-Pricers Analysed
8-10 at mostWorth Picking
Nick Madden (42.4)Best Value Score
StrategyTeam Building20 Feb 2026

SuperCoach Team Structure 2026: How to Build a Winning Team

The definitive guide to SuperCoach team structure in 2026. Salary cap breakdown, position requirements, premium vs rookie balance, and a concrete starter build with real player prices.

$14.22M2026 Salary Cap
30 players (22 + 8 bench)Squad Size
12–14 players ($500k+)Optimal Premiums
StrategyPlayer Analysis20 Feb 2026

The Tassie Factor: Homecoming Contracts and SuperCoach Impact in 2026

Does the Tasmania Devils expansion actually affect 2026 SuperCoach picks? We break down which Tassie-born AFL players are genuinely motivated by foundation contracts — and which ones are just noise.

2028 (confirmed)Tasmania AFL Entry
9 in current AFL systemTassie-born players tracked
99.4 — Callum MillsBest SC avg (Tassie cohort)
Strategy12 Feb 2026

2026 AFL Rule Changes: The Complete SuperCoach Impact Guide

How the 2026 AFL rule changes affect SuperCoach scoring. Winners, losers, and the players to target based on data analysis of all 780 players.

780Players Analysed
Young intercept defendersBiggest Winners
Veterans (32+) & traditional rucksBiggest Losers