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The Cash Cow Math Says Hold. The Registry Says Avoid. Here's the Difference.

Tom Edwards cash gen is still running at +$3,596/wk and his price is climbing. So why is the registry calling avoid? Here's what the maths aren't telling you.

$99k Rookies for the SuperCoach 2026 Run Home: Who to Bring In Now

The current wave of $99k rookies (Hall-Kahan, Fitzgerald, Annand and others) is one of the best downgrade opportunities of the season. Here's exactly how to use them for cash generation and bench depth without blowing up your finals push.

Top targets: Hall-Kahan, Fitzgerald, Annand · Primary use: Cash gen + bench emergencies

Robey's Season Average Is 28. His Last Two Scores Are 69 and 68. The Registry Has Said Buy for Four Rounds Running.

Robey's season average of 28 is hiding a 68-69 run. At $209k-ish with a 31 BE and positive cash gen, the registry has said buy for four rounds. Here's why the market is still sleeping on him.

Josh Gibcus Has a 20 Breakeven and a 56 Average. He Hasn't Played Since Round 1.

When the numbers say cash cow and the selections say otherwise, the selections win. 14% of squads are still holding Gibcus — and the 20 BE trap is why.

Ison Was Red-Flagged for Four Rounds. He Debuted for 75 and the Registry Flipped to Buy.

Jack Ison debuted for 75 in Round 10. At $113.5k with a 17 BE, the registry flipped from avoid to buy — the cash gen window is open right now.

OHB Is Your Cheapest Ruck Upgrade This Week. The 62% Are Right.

Back-to-back AFL games, 53 in a losing side, $149k and a 22 BE. The Richmond ruck question has been answered — here is the buy case for OHB in R10.

The Tsatas Omission: Essendon's Selection Logic Doesn't Survive Contact With a Spreadsheet

Drop a developing inside mid the same week your senior playmaker is rested. Job security for Tsatas owners just got ugly.

Round: 9 · Price context: ~$272k after rise

The Ruck Puzzle: Lachlan McAndrew Is Averaging 93 at $261k. Now What Do You Do With Him?

McAndrew (ADE, RUC) was a preseason red flag who has turned into the best value ruck on the board — 93 average, $261,200 price, 38 breakeven. The dilemma is whether you cash him in or build around him. Here's the honest math.

Price: $261,200 · Season Avg: 93.0 (rolling 3: 90.67)

Tom Blamires Has the Highest Value Score on the Board. So Why Does Half the Competition Still Not Have Him?

Blamires (NTH, MID) sits at $227,400 with a 73.3 rolling average and a 33 breakeven. His value score of 8.06 is the highest of any cash cow this week. Here's what your Round 5 decision looks like.

Price: $227,400 · Rolling 3 Avg: 73.3 (season avg: 70.3)

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?

Round: 4 of 23 · Main rookies price status: Cook, Duursma, McAndrew — 1-2 rises already

SuperCoach Breakeven Strategy: How to Read Price Movement and Trade at the Right Time

Understanding breakevens is the difference between buying players at their cheapest and burning money on falling stocks. Here's how to use breakeven data to time every trade.

Price update frequency: After every round · Scores used: Last 3 games (rolling)

Deven Robertson's Season Average Is a Lie (But His Cash Isn't)

Robertson (WCE, FWD) carries a 100.5 season average but his rolling 3 is 84.67 and his floor is 53. With $16,160/round cash gen and a $316k 3-week projection, here's what to do before Round 4 vs Sydney.

Price: $200,700 · Season Avg vs Rolling 3: 100.5 season / 84.67 rolling 3

Tom Blamires Is Printing Money and Nobody's Watching

The $176,900 North Melbourne MID has the highest value score in SuperCoach 2026 at 10.995. Breakeven 26, consistency 0.92, $19,450/round cash gen. He's the safest MID cash cow available before Round 4.

Price: $176,900 · Breakeven: 26

Bailey Williams (Eagles) Has SuperCoach 2026's Highest Value Score — Here's the Catch

Bailey Williams (West Coast, FWD) carries a 5.424 value score — 14x higher than any other signal this week. A $282,100 price, 41 breakeven and $15,300/round cash gen rate make the maths compelling. The catch: he hasn't played yet.

Price: $282,100 · Breakeven: 41

SuperCoach Cash Generation Strategy 2026 — How to Build a War Chest

The price cycle is real, it's compounding now, and most coaches are leaving $200k on the table. Here's the complete cash generation guide for 2026 — who to hold, when to sell, and what to buy with the money.

Best cash cow right now: Jagga Smith — avg 89, projects to ~$270k (+$150k) · 4-rookie Wave 1 portfolio: ~$440k projected total gain

SuperCoach Round 3 Targets 2026 — Cash Cows and the Bye Trap

Round 3 lockout is today. First prices move after this round. Here are the rookies to buy before the window closes — and the bye trap that's about to catch half the competition.

Round: 3 of 23 · Lockout: Today — prices move after this round

SuperCoach Round 1 2026: The Rookies Who Delivered, the Ones Who Didn't, and What Happens Next

Round 1 is done. Here's the data on which rookies backed up their pre-season hype, which ones flopped, and what your team looks like heading into Round 2.

Round: 1 of 23 · Top Score: Marcus Bontempelli — 160

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.

Matches Reviewed: 9 AAMI Community Series games · Biggest Winner: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera — midfield role confirmed

SuperCoach 2026: 10 Round 1 Locks [Pre-Lockout Update]

Duursma, Uwland & Dean top our 10 SuperCoach 2026 Round 1 locks. Debut markets, confidence scores, basement prices — before lockout Mar 20.

Players Profiled: 10 (6 rookies + 4 value picks) · Avg Round 1 Confidence: 87% across our top 6

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.

Players Profiled: 8 (4 draft picks + 4 proven rookies) · Lockout Date: Thursday March 20

Every AAMI Community Series Practice Match Reviewed: SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

All 9 AAMI Community Series practice matches reviewed with SuperCoach analysis, three players to watch from every game, injury updates, and rookie signals heading into Round 1 2026.

Matches Played: 9 (Feb 25 – Mar 1) · Biggest Win: Port Adelaide by 73 pts over West Coast

AAMI Practice Match Review: Fremantle vs Adelaide — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Fremantle rallied with five unanswered final-quarter goals to beat Adelaide by 16 points in Mandurah. Josh Treacy bagged five, Josh Rachele exploded through the midfield, and draftee Mitchell Marsh announced himself with a 65m bomb. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Fremantle 12.12 (84) def. Adelaide 9.14 (68) · Venue: Rushton Park, Mandurah

AAMI Practice Match Review: North Melbourne vs Collingwood — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

North Melbourne's top pick Lachy Dovaston kicked the winning goal in a thrilling one-point comeback win over an undermanned Collingwood. Three players to watch heading into Round 1.

Final Score: North Melbourne 12.18 (90) def. Collingwood 14.5 (89) · Venue: Mars Stadium, Ballarat

AAMI Practice Match Review: Port Adelaide vs West Coast — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Port Adelaide obliterated West Coast by 73 points with an 11-goal third quarter. Mitch Georgiades bagged six, Zak Butters was untouchable, and Josh Lindsay emerged as the Eagles' lone bright spot. Three players to watch for Round 1.

Final Score: Port Adelaide 22.8 (140) def. West Coast 9.13 (67) · Venue: Mineral Resources Park, Perth

AAMI Practice Match Review: St Kilda vs Essendon — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

St Kilda demolished Essendon by 43 points in Ballarat. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera announced himself as an elite SuperCoach option, Lachie Blakiston firmed as a must-start rookie, and Liam Ryan showed immediate chemistry. Three players to watch for Round 1.

Final Score: St Kilda 17.13 (115) def. Essendon 10.12 (72) · Venue: Mars Stadium, Ballarat

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.

Sleepers Profiled: 7 (across 4 positions) · Avg Ownership: Under 20%

AAMI Practice Match Review: Melbourne vs Richmond — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Melbourne showcased a bold new attacking game style in a 35-point win over Richmond before lightning ended the contest early. Caleb Windsor and Kysaiah Pickett starred in the new-look midfield, while Jacob van Rooyen kicked three. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Melbourne 12.6 (78) def. Richmond 6.7 (43) — abandoned · Venue: Mars Stadium, Ballarat

AAMI Practice Match Review: Western Bulldogs vs Hawthorn — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

The Bulldogs powered past the reigning premiers by 44 points at Whitten Oval. Tim English dominated the ruck, Marcus Bontempelli was elite, and Nick Watson showed his class with two goals. Three players to watch for Round 1.

Final Score: Western Bulldogs 18.9 (117) def. Hawthorn 11.7 (73) · Venue: Whitten Oval

AAMI Practice Match Review: Brisbane vs Gold Coast — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Two-time reigning premiers Brisbane held off a spirited Gold Coast in a high-scoring 126-101 thriller at Springfield. Logan Morris kicked four, Keidean Coleman returned from ACL, and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan teased on Suns debut. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Brisbane 19.12 (126) def. Gold Coast 15.11 (101) · Venue: Springfield

AAMI Practice Match Review: Sydney vs GWS — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Sydney smashed crosstown rivals GWS by 38 points in the rain at Henson Park. Brodie Grundy dominated under new ruck rules, Charlie Curnow kicked two on debut, and Clayton Oliver showed class for the Giants. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Sydney 14.13 (97) def. GWS 8.11 (59) · Venue: Henson Park

AAMI Practice Match Review: Carlton vs Geelong — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Carlton's new era started with a 15-point win over Geelong at Princes Park. Jagga Smith dominated with 37 disposals on return from an ACL, Tanner Bruhn impressed for the Cats, and Shannon Neale avoided a serious injury scare. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Carlton 13.8 (86) def. Geelong 11.5 (71) · Venue: Princes Park

The $113k Ghost List: Avoiding Basement Rookie Traps

The most dangerous picks in SuperCoach are the $113k players who never debut. We analyze the 2026 'Job Security Index' to find the real cash cows.

Basement Price: $113,500 · Dead Spots: Usually 2-3 per team

The 2026 Defender Crisis: How to Survive a Midfield-Heavy Draft

Reliable defender rookies are rarer than ever in 2026. This guide solves the backline structural headache and identifies the best value picks.

Draft Bias: 70% of top-20 are MIDs · Key Target: Harry Dean (Carlton)

The SuperCoach Rookie Bible 2026: Every Rookie You Need to Know

Who are the best SuperCoach rookies in 2026? Our definitive guide covers prices, projections, and verdicts on 108 rookies to help you win your league.

Total Rookies: 108 players flagged · Basement Price: $113,500

AAMI Practice Match Review: Essendon vs Carlton — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Essendon edged Carlton 89-81 at Marvel Stadium in a competitive practice match that gave SuperCoach coaches their first look at Zak Johnson's midfield role, Harry O'Farrell in Carlton's rebuilt defence, and Jagga Smith's carefully managed ACL return. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Essendon 13.11 (89) def. Carlton 12.9 (81) · Venue: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

AAMI Practice Match Review: Port Adelaide vs Gold Coast — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Christian Petracca's first game as a Gold Coast Sun ended in a stunning 92-88 upset win at Coopers Stadium. Petracca had 21 disposals and 7 clearances on debut, Zak Butters was brilliant for Port, and Jed Walter kicked three. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Gold Coast 13.14 (92) def. Port Adelaide 13.10 (88) · Venue: Coopers Stadium, Adelaide

AAMI Practice Match Review: Sydney vs Hawthorn — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Sydney opened with a 21-point win over Hawthorn at the SCG as Charlie Curnow kicked three in his Swans debut and Brodie Grundy showed early command of the ruck role. Jai Newcombe was Hawthorn's best. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Sydney 15.9 (99) def. Hawthorn 11.12 (78) · Venue: SCG, Sydney

AAMI Practice Match Review: Western Bulldogs vs North Melbourne — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

The Western Bulldogs ran out 31-point winners over North Melbourne at Whitten Oval. Sam Darcy dominated in the ruck, Harry Sheezel was North's best with 30 touches, and Lachy Dovaston caught the eye with his first pre-season run. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Western Bulldogs 16.13 (109) def. North Melbourne 11.12 (78) · Venue: Whitten Oval, Melbourne

Rookie Power Rankings 2026: The Complete Traffic Light Guide

Every SuperCoach 2026 rookie rated 🟢🟡🔴. Data-driven traffic light rankings for draft picks and existing rookies under 20 games.

Rookies Ranked: 30+ · 🟢 Locks: 8-10 players

AAMI Practice Match Review: Adelaide vs Fremantle — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Adelaide edged Fremantle 93-80 at Adelaide Oval in a hard-fought practice match. Riley Thilthorpe dominated in the ruck, Josh Rachele showed midfield intent, and Caleb Serong was Fremantle's best with 27 disposals. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Adelaide 14.9 (93) def. Fremantle 11.14 (80) · Venue: Adelaide Oval

AAMI Practice Match Review: Brisbane vs West Coast — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Brisbane's premiership engine roared to life with a 41-point win over West Coast at Springfield. Lachie Neale controlled the midfield, Logan Morris kicked three, and Harley Reid was West Coast's lone bright spot with 23 disposals. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Brisbane 17.9 (111) def. West Coast 10.10 (70) · Venue: Springfield, Queensland

AAMI Practice Match Review: Collingwood vs St Kilda — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

St Kilda stunned near-full-strength Collingwood 95-86 at Ikon Park as Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's new midfield role produced two goals. Nick Daicos was elite in a losing side. Three players to watch.

Final Score: St Kilda 14.11 (95) def. Collingwood 13.8 (86) · Venue: Ikon Park, Melbourne

AAMI Practice Match Review: Geelong vs Melbourne — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Melbourne stunned Geelong 88-74 at GMHBA Stadium as Jack Steele debuted in navy blue and Caleb Windsor ran the new-look midfield. Geelong's Jeremy Cameron kicked three on return. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Melbourne 13.10 (88) def. Geelong 11.8 (74) · Venue: GMHBA Stadium, Geelong

AAMI Practice Match Review: Richmond vs GWS — SuperCoach 2026 Takeaways

Taj Hotton and Sam Lalor announced Richmond's midfield rebuild in a competitive 12-point win over GWS at the Swinburne Centre. Toby Greene was the game's best player for the Giants. Three players to watch.

Final Score: Richmond 11.9 (75) def. GWS 9.9 (63) · Venue: Swinburne Centre, Melbourne