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Fixture Analysis for the 2026 SuperCoach Run Home
Complete fixture breakdown for the SuperCoach 2026 run home. Geelong’s dream schedule, other favourable teams, rest risks, DPP timing, and how to use draw analysis to guide your final trades and captaincy decisions.
Standout club: Geelong (widely viewed as dream run) · Key window: Rounds 15–23
- Injury Watch
Nick Daicos Calf Injury — Hold or Trade? SuperCoach Round 4 2026
Nick Daicos missed Round 4 as a late out with a calf complaint. Here's the hold/trade call, the timing risk, and what the community is doing.
Player: Nick Daicos (Collingwood, MID) · Issue: Calf complaint — late out Round 4
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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.
Total trades: 40 for the season · Major injuries R1-R4: Trac (4-6wk), Rozee (2-3mo), Young (hamstring), Gulden (4wk+), Xerri (3wk), Murdock (hamstring)
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Tristan Xerri — Hold or Trade? SuperCoach Round 4 2026
Xerri copped a 3-week penalty. 65,000 coaches are staring at 700k on the bench. Here's how to actually make the call.
Player: Tristan Xerri (NMK, RUC) · Issue: 3-week suspension + blood rule
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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.
Petracca: Hamstring, 4–6 weeks — trade if you have the cash · Rozee: Soft tissue TBC — wait for the timeline before acting
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Who Comes In for Rozee? Dan Houston, Tom Stewart, or Hold
Connor Rozee is out with a soft tissue injury and coaches need a replacement. Here's the case for every option — Houston, Stewart, Zorko, and holding — with the numbers to back it up.
Player out: Connor Rozee (PTA, MID/FWD) — soft tissue · Timeline: TBC — multiple weeks
- Trade Strategy
Should You Trade Petracca in SuperCoach 2026? Here's the Math
Petracca is out 4-6 weeks with a hamstring. Three Reddit threads, 50+ comments, and no consensus. Here's the actual decision framework — with the math — for your specific situation.
Player: Christian Petracca (MFC, MID/FWD) · Injury: Hamstring — 4-6 weeks
- Round Reviews
SuperCoach Round 2 2026: The Injury Carnage Edition
Round 2 delivered the injury pileup everyone feared. Petracca (hamstring, 4-6 weeks), Rozee (soft tissue), Gulden, Marshall, and Phillipou all hurt in the same week. Here's what happened, who came out on top, and what it means heading into Round 3.
Round: 2 of 23 · Biggest Loss: Petracca — hamstring, 4-6 weeks
- Round Reviews
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
- Practice Match Review
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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