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Grundy scored 203 in R10 against a ruck-less Collingwood. His real average is 132. Here is why buying at $685k after the spike is the wrong move and what the registry says to do.
The 65% who captained Luke Jackson in R10 got 66 while Grundy posted 203. Here is what actually happened and whether to captain him in R11.
Darcy Jones scored 111 in an away loss in Round 10 — his third game back from ACL. Output is escalating 86→57→111 and the registry says buy. Here's the full read.
Jack Carroll is averaging 105 points per game at $303,500 with a 45 breakeven and $7,344 per round cash gen. The registry says buy. Here's why the market is behind.
Curnow scored 128 in R7 and the registry called buy. Since then: 19, DNP, 34. Season average 44.5, BE 50, cash gen negative. The sell call has been on since R8.
At $209k with back-to-back 68s and a 31 BE, the buy case on Sullivan Robey has been confirmed for four rounds running.
The community settled the Taylor Adams debate in Round 7. The verdict data settled it in Round 1. Here is what the 15% holding out for official LTI news are missing.
Henry Hustwaite cleared his 29 BE with 59 in Round 10. The registry says avoid — Nash returns and the role disappears.
Oliver Hannaford's breakeven of 19 keeps his SC tracker green every week. But his last four scores — 20, 20, 22, and a 16 before the R5 outlier — say the GWS cash cow role has never arrived. The registry verdict is avoid.
Lachlan Bramble's 68.5 season average is being carried by one 88 in a 66-point blowout loss. He's gone missing three times in 2026, including a 27 in last week's two-point thriller. The registry verdict is avoid.
His sc_avg reads 70.5. His post-injury average is 59.6. The difference matters for your squad.
The R8 omission split the SC community three ways. The tackle data and time-on-ground numbers had already told the story.
Samuel Collins has four consecutive above-breakeven scores for the first time all season. The verdict flipped from watch to buy after R9 — and the market has not noticed yet.
The verdict has called sell on Izak Rankine for five consecutive rounds. The 149 in R9 just opened the exit window one more time.
Nine straight avoid verdicts. Price down $111k. Role broken. The $320k floor on Weddle is not cheap — it is still bleeding $4,641 every week.
Round 9 split Bailey owners three ways. The 28% selling on contract noise are six rounds too early — here is what the signal registry actually says.
Wilkie averaged 114 all season then went down injured in R9. The market is sitting on him at $500k. Here is why the verdict says get out now.
Community split 55/30 on picking up Curtin for R10. The verdict registry sides with the patience camp — here is why one more score changes everything.
BL vs GEEL kicks off the round Thursday night with two of the cleanest VC options in the comp. Here is the captain decision tree for Round 10.
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.
Dropped for R9 at $238.6k with two consecutive sell verdicts — why waiting for the recall is the trade trap of R10.
Community sentiment is 65% against holding Shai Bolton. His last three scores are 142, 134, 95 with a locked Freo mid role and +$4,180/wk cash gen. The majority have got this wrong.
The community is split 45/35/20 on whether Freo's system has permanently cut Jordan Clark's SC ceiling. The score history — including 119, 129, 106, 146 under the same system — says hold.
Community split 40/35/15/10 on Zorko/Dale/Houston/Other. R9 confirmed the right order is Dale → Zorko → Houston, with McKay off the table.
Pickett scored 65 against the worst defence in the comp and got reported for head contact. What owners and non-owners actually do at Round 10 lockout.
Community split 55/30/15 on trading in Bontempelli last week. He scored 163. What changes for Round 10 — and what we got wrong.
The SuperCoach community is split 70/20/10 on whether to trade Max Gawn after the forward rotation. The verdict registry has had the same call since Round 2 — here's why it still holds.
Tsatas is the #2 most-traded-in player heading into R9 — despite being named OUT for R8. Why the herd is wrong and what to do instead.
26.3% of coaches just brought in Angus Anderson for Round 9. The breakeven math, the role lock, and whether you should follow.
Bonti scored 135 in R7 and 2,344 owners traded him out. The hold case, the captain math, and the only scenario where bailing makes sense.
Only 30% of coaches own Bontempelli. Here's why the other 70% are paying more for the same player by waiting.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Touk Miller is playing 55% of his time forward and is guaranteed to get forward DPP. 2% ownership. Here's why he's the best pod mid available right now.
Xerri copped a 3-week penalty. 65,000 coaches are staring at 700k on the bench. Here's how to actually make the call.
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.
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.
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.
Two Saints mids, both generating cash above their breakevens, both trending up through Round 2. Darcy Wilson at $364,400 or Mason Wood at $403,800 — here's which one fits your team and what each one opens up for your season.
Two Saints mids, both generating cash above their breakevens, both trending up through Round 2. Darcy Wilson at $364,400 or Mason Wood at $403,800 — here's which one fits your team and what each one opens up for your season.
Three injured premiums, three different decisions. Here's exactly when to cut, when to hold, and what to bring in for each.
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.
Everyone wants Bont. Not everyone has the cash. Here's the upgrade path — which trades free the most money, which rookies generate fastest, and why Round 2's injury carnage might actually get you there sooner.
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.
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.
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.
Every bye round for every AFL team in SuperCoach 2026. Which clubs have two byes, when the R12–16 gauntlet hits, and how to structure your team to survive it.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reliable defender rookies are rarer than ever in 2026. This guide solves the backline structural headache and identifies the best value picks.
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.
Why mid-priced SuperCoach players look like the safe middle ground — and why that's exactly the trap. The fallacy of the average in 650 words.
Duursma, Uwland & Dean top our 10 SuperCoach 2026 Round 1 locks. Debut markets, confidence scores, basement prices — before lockout Mar 20.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why are mid-priced players bad in SuperCoach? Our data proves they are the worst value tier in 2026. Learn how to build a winning team structure here.
Every SuperCoach 2026 rookie rated 🟢🟡🔴. Data-driven traffic light rankings for draft picks and existing rookies under 20 games.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How the 2026 AFL rule changes affect SuperCoach scoring. Winners, losers, and the players to target based on data analysis of all 780 players.
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.