Between The Arcs | AFL SuperCoach Podcast

Flanders is back with his UPDATED AFL SuperCoach 2026 Team Reveal after a massive week of injury chaos across the league.With Round 0 fast approaching, key premiums under injury clouds, rookies rising, and CBAs shifting in practice matches, it’s time to reassess everything. In this episode, Flanders walks through his brand new structure, the players he’s moved on, the value picks he’s bringing in, and the big calls that could define the first month of the season.Who survives the injury carnage?Which mid-pricers now become must-haves?Are the popular rookies still safe?And is there a POD move that could separate you early?This is the most important team update of the preseason.If you’re building your AFL SuperCoach 2026 side, you need to see this before lockout.Drop your biggest selection headache in the comments and let us know:Who are you trading out after this week’s injury chaos?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon:If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Live special: Flanders’ AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal00:52 Why this is a huge week: practice match data, injuries, availability01:48 Build begins: starting structure + “blank canvas” pressure02:18 D1 Jack Sinclair: POD case and role upside03:37 D2 Jordan Clark: safe, boring points and why that’s good04:26 D3 Josh Daicos: midfield CBAs and the breakout bet05:48 D4 Charlie Ballard: the spicy on-field cash cow (injury tag ignored)07:17 D5 Zeke Uwland: worried… but holding for more looks07:54 D6-D8 rookies: Lindsay, Serong, Lachie Jaques locked in08:48 Midfield plan: balanced spend and the Bont fade09:03 M1 Zach Butters: contract year, ceiling case09:41 M2 Noah Anderson: Rowell out, tag risk, big year incoming10:22 M3 Caleb Serong: bounce-back logic and Freo role discussion12:58 M4 Connor Rozee: mid vs DEF debate and upgrade pathway13:31 M5 Errol Gulden: “unconventional winger” and why it still works14:18 Live chat pivot: swapping Rozee and Uwland on the fly14:28 M6 Hayden Young: sticking strong despite the noise14:51 M7 Darcy Parish: mid-price risk, “don’t Perryman me”15:00 M8 Jagger Smith: the rookie everyone owns15:17 Mid bench: Sam “Barbecue” Lalor + Farrow + Jack Carroll watchlist16:31 Rucks: Darcy Cameron at R1 (Collingwood stack talk)17:32 R2 Lachie McAndrew: cash grab strategy and the 60-point target22:53 R3 Mitch Edwards: will he play and what’s the backup plan?23:16 Forwards: F1 Harry Sheezel lock23:42 F2 Christian Petracca: early fixture feast and midfield role25:36 F3 Sam Flanders: don’t overthink it25:46 F4 Mattaes Phillipou: looks elite, but is he a season-long hold?26:12 F5-F6 rookies: Lombard + Devin Robertson cash generation26:52 Forward bench: Todd Marshall + Liam Reidy “on the list” (loop vs 30s debate)29:34 FLEX: Dyson Sharp pick and 233k leftover flexibility30:28 What to watch tonight: rookies, roles, Reidy forward time, Bruhn watch31:19 Deep rookie watch: Geelong’s Lennox Hoffmann + Carlton’s Derrksen 99k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Hurt Locker. Your weekly breakdown of the key AFL injuries and what they mean for your SuperCoach strategy.In this episode we cover:• The biggest current AFL injuries• Which premiums are now risky• Midfield role changes to watch• New cash generation opportunities• Round 1 selection implications• How to adjust your SuperCoach structureInjuries are not just bad luck, they are opportunity if you react faster than the competitionDrop in the comments which injury has impacted your team the most and who you are pivoting to.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Hurt Locker is back: fresh injuries as Round 0 approaches 00:55 The big headlines: Tom Green, Finn Callaghan, and the newest worries 01:26 Adelaide Crows: Rankin out, Curtin concerns, and rookie winners 02:48 Brisbane: clean bill of health, Darcy Fort watch, McCarthy at 170k? 04:08 Carlton Blues: Weitering ribs, Haynes issue, and cheapie talk (Derrksen) 05:50 Collingwood: Moore and Howe calves, flow-on effects and Reef McInnes 06:51 Essendon: Nick Bryan out, Lackie Blakiston dilemma and cash gen risk 09:56 Fremantle: Sean Darcy cloud and the Luke Jackson “go ballistic” case 12:10 Geelong: Bailey Smith calf bombshell and who benefits (Max Holmes) 14:20 Gold Coast: Matt Rowell injury, CBA bump debate (Humphrey, Graham, Davies) 17:22 GWS: injury list explodes, Sam Taylor timeline, and mid/rookie CBAs 19:44 Hawthorn: Will Day out, Josh Ward as mid-price madness, midfield “circus” 21:47 Melbourne: midfield confusion, who actually looks relevant? 23:35 North Melbourne: Wardlaw hamstring, Caleb Daniel pricing problem, Cooper Harvey watch 25:28 Port Adelaide: Horn-Francis forward role risk, Will Brodie opportunity window 27:04 Richmond: internal suspension, Taj Hotton hip stress fracture blow 29:42 St Kilda: unusually clean list, Silvagni concussion timing, Marshall goal upside 32:06 Sydney: Adams/Philippou issues and forward cheapies chat 33:25 West Coast: Noa Long season-ending ligament damage and future outlook 34:22 Western Bulldogs: Treloar watch, Bailey Dale bump for Jaques/Butlerick, Sanders CBAs 36:54 Wrap-up: practice matches this week + next Hurt Locker episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hurl is back with another AFL SuperCoach team update after more pre-season games, role changes and new information forced some BIG decisions.What’s changed? Who’s in, who’s out, and which players are now locked into Hurl’s 2026 AFL SuperCoach side? We break down the full team structure, value picks, must-have guns, rookie selections and POD plays shaping the Round 1 strategy.If you're building your AFL SuperCoach team for 2026, this update could completely change your approach.In this episode:- Hurl’s updated AFL SuperCoach team reveal- Players traded in and out- Guns vs value strategy- Rookie selections explained- POD picks and point of difference plays- Team structure Round 1 locks and remaining decisionsDrop your thoughts in the comments — what changes are you making to your AFL SuperCoach team?#AFLSuperCoach #SuperCoach2026 #AFLFantasy #AFL #SuperCoachTeam #TeamReveal #SuperCoachAdviceSubscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsight Patreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stay ahead of the competition with this week’s AFL SuperCoach form guide. We break down the biggest risers, fallers, must-buy targets and players you should be avoiding based on recent form, role changes and scoring trends.Who’s dominating right now? Who’s losing value? And which players could shape your AFL SuperCoach season?If you're serious about improving your ranking, this weekly update gives you the edge with the latest SuperCoach insights and strategy.In this episode:AFL SuperCoach players in red-hot formWho’s struggling and losing valueTrade targets and avoid optionsRole changes impacting scoringPOD opportunities and market trendsStrategy tips for the upcoming roundDrop your trade plans in the comments and let us know who you think is the hottest AFL SuperCoach pick right now.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsight Patreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join0:00 Intro: Horse + Deadly are back (no “champ” yet) 00:34 What this show is: Pre-Season Week 1 stock risers and fallers 01:18 Overreacting to pre-season (as tradition) 01:52 Liam Reidy: ruck cheapie stock down 03:12 Lackie Blakiston: ruck/def role watch, stock up 04:31 Todd Marshall: role disaster, out of teams 05:11 Kysaiah Pickett: huge game but role concerns 06:05 Sam Lalor: price vs output, stock slightly down 07:22 Conor McDonald: role roulette, still intriguing 09:19 Zeke Uwland: inflated rookie, slight stock dip 10:34 League code + prizes (join the comp) 11:10 Tristan Xerri: new ruck rules bite, slight stock down 12:03 Keidean Coleman: looked elite but half-forward role worry 13:06 Jack Carroll: underwhelming, stock down 13:52 Harry Rowston: midfield run, stock up (Callaghan watch) 15:05 Ryan Maric: West Coast half-back scorer potential 16:29 Nick Blakey: slingshot Swans role, stock up big 17:43 Conor Budarick + Lachie Jaques: Dogs winners with Dale out 19:51 Brandon Walker: Freo backline shake-up, Luke Ryan fade 22:01 Brayden Cook: wing/half-back role, cheap FWD value watch 23:01 Luke Jackson: ruck dominance, stock up 23:53 Leo Lombard: lock button smashed 24:27 Serong: wind game, slight stock down 25:28 Mitch Edwards: Geelong ruck pecking order issues 26:26 Roan Steele: wing role surprise, stock up 27:40 Dan Houston: kick-in role gone, avoid 30:08 Sam Grjl: “lock him in” rookie call 30:41 Dan Annable: deer in headlights, stock down hard 32:06 Wrap: 25 players, comment your takes 32:34 Where to find Deadly + rookie power rankings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AFL SuperCoach Pre-Season Week 1 Shocks, Bolters & Must-Own Guns. We break down all the biggest takeaways from the first week of pre-season games.Who impressed? Who boosted their SuperCoach value? And which players are shaping as must-have picks for 2026 team structure?We cover role changes, rookie watch, breakout candidates, value options and early red flags to help you get ahead of the competition before Round 1.If you’re serious about AFL SuperCoach rankings this season, this is your early edge.In this episode: • Biggest AFL SuperCoach winners from Pre-Season Week 1 • Must-own guns emerging early • Breakout bolters to watch • Rookie SuperCoach options • Role changes impacting scoring • Early traps and red flags • Team structure implicationsDrop your biggest pre-season takeaways in the comments and let us know who you’re locking into your SuperCoach Side.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsight Patreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Hurt Locker. Your weekly breakdown of the key AFL injuries and what they mean for your SuperCoach strategy.In this episode we cover:• The biggest current AFL injuries• Which premiums are now risky• Midfield role changes to watch• New cash generation opportunities• Round 1 selection implications• How to adjust your SuperCoach structureInjuries are not just bad luck — they are opportunity if you react faster than the competition.Drop in the comments which injury has impacted your team the most and who you are pivoting to.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join0:00 Intro + Rainbow Dash banter 0:43 The Hurt Locker explained (injuries + SuperCoach impact) 1:21 How the slides work: return dates, roles, beneficiaries, impact rating 2:14 Adelaide injury rundown (Rankin, Keane, Draper, Curtin) 2:59 Who benefits at Adelaide: Rachelle, Worrell + impact rating meaning 4:17 Brisbane injuries: Draper, Hipwood, Doedee, Ainsworth 4:48 Darcy Fort season? Curtin ruck chat + what it means for SC 6:38 Carlton: Motlop out, Acres/Newman, Reidy reaction + who gets the role 8:02 Collingwood: Hill personal leave, Moore/Howe watch, McInnes talk 9:16 Essendon pain list: Martin out, ruck setup, Reed upside + who replaces Martin 10:56 Fremantle: Sturt/Simpson/McVee role and scoring expectations 11:53 Geelong: Stengel/Conway watch, Blitz ruck value + Ollie Henry lift 13:09 Gold Coast: Rowell out, beneficiaries (Graham/Humphrey/Davies) 15:01 GWS disaster: Green out, Kelly doubts, who gets the CBAs now? 16:50 Hawthorn: Will Day timeline, Ward vs McDonald value 18:19 Melbourne: Viney out, Windsor breakout requirements + role debate 20:24 North Melbourne: Wardlaw/Core/Goad/Colby finger concern 22:04 Port Adelaide: Sweet vs Visentini debate + Bergman CBAs 23:37 Richmond: Prestia again, Lawler value if CBAs land 24:42 St Kilda: Marshall forward-ruck DPP angle + King context 25:46 Sydney: Adams/King outs, Roses Jr rookie watch 27:43 West Coast: Graham/Gross/Duggan issues, Yeo CBAs + Duursma value debate 30:52 Bulldogs: Garcia/Waitman out, Sanders opportunity and Bevo factor 32:08 Q&A: Roby/Simpson Round 1 chances + Simpson bullish case 33:37 New 7-second kick-in rule: who wins/loses for SuperCoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to dominate AFL SuperCoach 2026, it starts with team structure and cash generation.In this episode we break down exactly how to make bank early in the season, why structure matters more than individual picks, and how to set your squad up to upgrade aggressively.We cover:• The most effective AFL SuperCoach 2026 team structures• How many rookies is too many• Premium balance across each line• Mid-pricers vs cash cows strategy• Upgrade cadence and early trade planning• Common structure mistakes that cost you cashBuilding cash early is what separates average seasons from top rank finishes. Get your structure right and the upgrades take care of themselves.Drop your current structure in the comments and let us know where you are going aggressive.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The BTA Doctor reveals his full AFL SuperCoach 2026 starting squad. We break down the complete team structure, must-have premiums, value picks, rookies and POD selections to help you build a stronger side heading into Round 1.If you're planning your AFL SuperCoach team for 2026, this episode gives you a full look at strategy, player selection and early season thinking from the BTA Doctor.In this episode:• Full AFL SuperCoach 2026 team reveal• Team structure explained• Premium locks and must-have picks• Best rookies and cash generators• POD selections and value plays• Early strategy and planning insightsDrop your thoughts in the comments — what would you change in the Doctor’s squad?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AFL SuperCoach 2026 Forward Tier List is here. We break down the most relevant forwards for the season ahead and help you decide who to pick, who to avoid, and who could be league winners.In this episode we cover forward rankings, premium targets, value picks, breakout candidates and potential traps so you can build a stronger starting squad and gain an early edge in 2026.If you're planning your AFL SuperCoach forward line, this is the complete strategy guide you need.What we cover:• Forward tier rankings for 2026• Must-have premiums• Mid-price value plays• Breakout candidates• Players to avoid• Forward line strategy and structureDrop your thoughts in the comments — who are your must-have forwards this year?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join0:00 INTRO: The Horse x Deadly + How We’re Structuring AFL SuperCoach Forwards 2:34 FORWARD TIER LIST EXPLAINED: Must Have, Cash Gen, Good Start, Needs Luck, Avoid 2:52 JOSH RACHELE: Midfield role or forward trap? CBAs, Rankin impact 4:54 ISAAC RANKINE: Round 1 suspension, starting risk and trade-in timing 6:03 SAMMY LALOR: Year 2 breakout? Price, CBAs, cash generation case 8:45 KOZZY PICKETT: Upside vs floor, Melbourne factor, role watch 10:32 CONNOR BUDARICK: Bulldogs role, DPP angle, why it’s a gamble 11:32 DEV ROBERTSON: West Coast inside mid role, top cash gen if named 12:30 BREAKING NEWS: Matt Rowell injury update and flow-on effects 13:03 CHRISTIAN PETRACCA: Suddenly viable? CBAs spike, early matchups + early bye 15:03 JAMARRA UGLE-HAGAN: Cheap price but selection/availability concerns 16:33 LUKE DOVASTON: Cash gen profile, scoring volatility chat 17:20 CONNOR MCDONALD: Hawthorn midfield time, role reality check 18:32 Sponsor: Stromcrete (driveways, slabs, concrete) + discount mention 18:59 MUST START GREEN TIER: Harry Sheezel lock button 19:31 JOEL FREIJAH: “The Fridge” POD, CBA sample, value case 20:35 FINN MACRAE: High ownership fade, not training with A’s warning 21:11 RILEY THILTHORPE: Key forward who can break SuperCoach volatility 22:38 LEO LOMBARD: Rookie cash cow potential, role projection 23:19 LATRELL PICKETT: Rookie target? Role, CBAs, cash gen case 24:17 SAM FLANDERS: Set and forget forward line cornerstone 25:25 JACOB NEWTON: West Coast rookie, safe starter profile 26:13 BRENT DANIELS: Giants midfield opportunity with injuries, upside vs floor 27:13 BRAYDEN COOK: Adelaide role change hopes fade, current avoid 28:06 TOBIN MURRAY: Wing role, cash gen potential, risk of low scores 29:10 TODD MARSHALL: Half-back + kickouts shock, top cash gen alert 30:01 ADAM TRELOAR: Injury risk, role concerns, “needs things to go right” 30:52 SID DRAPER: Round 1 doubt, wait-and-see rookie call 31:27 MATTAES PHILIPPOU: Body risk but massive cash gen upside if fit 32:24 SAM DARCY: Top 6 forward case, structure/bye considerations 33:44 WRAP UP: Tier list recap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want the edge in AFL SuperCoach 2026? Choosing the right rucks can define your entire season. In this episode, we break down the best AFL SuperCoach ruck options for 2026, including must-have picks, value targets, breakout candidates and the biggest traps to avoid.We cover ruck structure, pricing value, scoring upside, ownership trends and the players who can help you gain a serious advantage over your competition. Whether you're locking in a premium ruck combo, chasing value or looking for a POD, this guide will help you build a league-winning strategy.In this video:Best AFL SuperCoach rucks for 2026Must pick premium optionsValue plays and breakout candidatesRuck traps to avoidR2 strategy and team structure advicePOD ruck selectionsSubscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join0:00 Welcome back, footy is finally back1:35 Sponsor shout: Yo-G Frozen Yogurt (Bendigo)2:17 Practice match recap: Geelong key takeaways5:03 Hawthorn takeaways: McDonald, Ward, Reeves impressed7:52 Main topic begins: Rucks, new rules and what changes in 20269:44 Brody Grundy: does the early bye matter?11:23 Mitch Edwards: reality check after practice match12:55 Toby Nankervis: biggest loser from new ruck rules?14:16 CDT hype: elite talent but role warning15:08 Max Gawn: is 690k worth it in 2026?17:30 Ned Reeves Superman game + Hawks two rucks debate20:10 Luke Jackson: “have” status with new rules?22:21 Tim English: back to 125+ territory?23:15 Clip it: Jackson + English prediction and half marathon bet24:24 Lachlan McAndrew vs ROB: Round 1 watchlist26:12 Darcy Cameron: State of Origin ruck pick + bye factor27:13 TDK at the Saints: massive upside but bye headache30:14 Liam Reidy ownership: R3 must-have?31:24 Breaking news: Sam Taylor out 4 weeks (impact)31:50 Patreon pitch: Q&A, rankings, 1-1 support, SC rings league33:10 Jordan Sweet: role security vs price problem34:13 Nick Bryan: injury now, downgrade target later35:58 Rowan Marshall: forward-only concerns and price drop watch36:33 Tristan Xerri: can you pay up? rules impact37:39 Wrap: rucks list recap + tell us who we missed38:12 Practice match notes crew to follow on X39:02 Final wrap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AFL SuperCoach 2026 is almost here and draft season is heating up.In this episode we run through a full First Round AFL SuperCoach Mock Draft, breaking down every single pick, explaining the strategy behind each selection and identifying the must pick guns you need to build a league winning squad.We cover:• Who deserves Pick 1 in 2026• Safe premium selections vs high ceiling risks• Draft structure strategy for the early rounds• When to prioritise midfield depth vs key position scarcity• Potential reaches and value steals• How to set your team up for long term draft successIf you are preparing for your AFL SuperCoach Draft league, this is your blueprint for Round 1. Whether you are drafting from the front, middle or back end, understanding how the first round unfolds can shape your entire season.Drop your draft position in the comments and tell us who you are targeting.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, draft strategy, team reveals, POD watch and league winning insights throughout the 2026 season.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Squid breaks down his full AFL SuperCoach squad ahead of Round 1, explaining the strategy behind his structure, premium selections, mid-priced plays and cash cow setup. We dive into his captaincy plans, bye structure, POD targets and the key decisions that could shape the early rounds of the season.Is he going guns and rookies? Balanced build? Loading up on early value? Every line is analysed so you can see the reasoning behind each pick and apply it to your own team.If you’re finalising your AFL SuperCoach side, this is the blueprint you need before lockout.Drop your team structure in the comments and let us know:Who’s your biggest POD?Which premium are you fading?What’s your Round 1 captaincy plan?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team reveals, trade targets, POD watch and league-winning strategy all season long.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Welcome Back to Between the Arcs (2026 Kick Off)01:00 Squid’s 2025 Finish Review – Top 1% & Trade Chaos02:40 2026 Team Reveal Begins – Blank Canvas Strategy03:10 Cone of the Week Returns05:00 Defensive Structure – Rosy, Dale & POD Picks09:00 Midfield Locks – Butters, Daicos & Dunkley13:10 League Giveaway & Patreon Bonus Announced13:20 Ruck Strategy – Fading Xerri? Jackson & Cameron Debate26:30 Forward Line Breakdown – Sheezel, Darcy & Value Plays35:50 Live Q&A – Pods, Cash Cows & Season Predictions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is it. Hurl’s full AFL SuperCoach blueprint for 2026.In this episode, we break down Hurl’s complete SuperCoach strategy. Structures, premium selections, rookie balance, bye planning, cash generation targets and how he plans to navigate the season from Round 1 through to the final upgrade.This isn’t just a team reveal.It’s the thinking behind it.• How many premiums is he starting?• Where is he taking calculated risks?• What’s the plan for the early bye rounds?• Which players are stepping stones vs long-term keepers?• How aggressive is the upgrade cadence?If you’re serious about AFL SuperCoach this season, this is the type of planning that separates top 1% finishes from the pack.Drop your thoughts in the comments:Are you following a similar structure, or are you taking a completely different approach?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Between the Arcs welcome00:53 Why this is the best episode of the year (strategy over player vs player)02:09 The Grand Plan returns (what people can expect tonight)06:59 Hurls reads the full starting team (audio listeners get the full picture)08:29 10 keepers vs 14 keepers debate (what is a “keeper”, really?)11:12 Early bye “cost” math and why Hurls is going uber primo in mids14:07 Key number to track: rookies on field (the upgrade cadence framework)15:00 Cash gen table explained (what rookies and mid-pricers must average to make money)20:00 The 4 million problem (why cash gen is harder than people think)22:28 R3 trap talk: Liam Reidy, dead rookies and realistic budgeting27:16 Upgrade targets and the end-game map (who he’s chasing and why)29:22 Unlimited League code + prizes (free entry, cash + weekly prize)30:30 End-game team and trade budget (20 sales, 10 regen trades, 6 corrections, 4 spare)34:50 Ruck chaos + the stoppage drop (why rucks are the biggest fear)37:19 Correction trades reality check (ideal 6 vs what actually happens)41:31 Q&A time (bye points, old 20-trade era, rookies, keepers, Lawler debate)51:23 Wrap up + tomorrow night live (Squidy return, next show plug) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to put Secko’s AFL SuperCoach team under the microscope.In this episode, Secko walks through his full SuperCoach team reveal, explaining the structure, key selections, value picks, PODs and the calculated risks that could make, or break his season. We break down why each player is in, which picks are locked, and where the biggest danger points sit heading into Round 1.Is this a sharp, league-winning build… or a structure that could unravel early?Jump into the comments and tell us:Would you copy this team? Or tear it apart?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Intro: Secko joins Between the Arcs for an AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal 01:41 What Secko actually does: price rises, break-evens, cash gen and bye planning 03:02 D1: Jack Sinclair pick explained (role, TOG, consistency numbers) 04:50 D2: Connor Rozee as a “locked” defender premium 06:04 Secko’s method: projections, removing role outliers, using 2-3 years of data 07:14 D3: Jordan Clark calf update and why Secko loves him for reliability 08:36 The “anti-Colby” confession: why McKercher still makes the team 10:13 Defensive rookies: Farrow, Sarong, and the Round 1 job security chat 14:11 Midfield core: Butters + Noah Anderson and balancing the Round 3 bye 16:24 POD mid: Isaac Heeney under 4% owned and the “wins vs losses” split 17:30 Value premium debate: Caleb Serong vs the “cookie-cutter top 8” mids 22:06 Hayden Young reality check: stepping stone, not an endgame keeper 27:45 Ruck strategy bomb: rule changes, stoppage drop, Jackson/English/Darcy Cameron 34:41 Forward line build: Schiezel + Flanders, rookies, and the Dan Annable hype train Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone’s talking about them… but should you actually be starting them?In this episode, we break down the most discussed midfielders in AFL SuperCoach and put them under the microscope. Role changes, time on ground, scoring trends, injury risk, value vs upside — we cover it all to help you decide who’s a genuine must-have and who could sink your season as a massive trap.This is a must-watch for anyone finalising their preseason structure or looking for an edge before Round 1.Jump into the comments below and let us know:Which midfielder are you locking in? And who are you avoiding at all costs?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 – Welcome Back to Between the Arcs Intro, banter, and what the episode will cover01:05 – How This Midfield Tier List Works 25 most relevant midfielders, not just the best01:54 – Zach Butters: Top Scorer After Month One? Why Butters could be the No.1 SuperCoach player02:55 – Jagger Smith: Must-Have Rookie Midfielder Elite cash generation, Rising Star favourite04:04 – Dyson Sharp: Safe Cash Generator? Essendon role, midfield rotation, scoring floor05:00 – Will Brodie: Opportunity or Trap? Round 1 relevance and Olly Wines impact06:17 – Hayden Young: Points Per Minute Machine Injury risk vs price value debate07:15 – Willem Duursma: Draft Pick Watch Role concerns and rookie pricing discussion08:13 – Darcy Parish: Flying Under the Radar Injury history, upside, and value at price09:17 – Nick Daicos: Early Red Flags? Calf concerns, early bye, and start vs trade-in10:40 – Errol Gulden: Wing Role That Scores Underpriced? Gulden vs Heeney debate11:52 – Patreon Plug & League Giveaway Unlimited league details and Patreon benefits13:15 – Josh Smillie: Injury Risk Rookie Watch Cash generation potential vs durability concerns14:32 – Marcus Bontempelli: The SuperCoach King Is Bont worth starting at 700k?16:19 – Patrick Retschko: Rookie Wing Smokey Elite running, role security, cash potential18:13 – Finn Callaghan: Rolls Royce Midfielder Breakout season incoming?19:23 – Harley Reid: Breakout Year or Watchlist? Midfield role, scoring ceiling, value debate21:29 – Noah Anderson: Ceiling vs Consistency Gold Coast structure and early fixture boost23:18 – Caleb Serong vs Andrew Brayshaw Which Freo mid do you pick?24:27 – Sam Cumming & Sammy “Grill” Richmond rookies, role certainty, Round 1 chances26:13 – Dan Annable: Brisbane Rookie Watch Midfield depth issues and selection risk27:27 – Sam Walsh: Bounce-Back Candidate? Injury history, role, and value at price29:17 – Tanner Bruhn: Inside Mid or Bust Role volatility warning30:55 – Jack Carroll: Defensive Role Surprise Saints role change creates value31:47 – Jordan Dawson: Safe or Overpriced? No early bye but limited upside?33:01 – Jack Steele: Underrated or Avoid? Why Steele sits in no-man’s land34:02 – Bailey Smith: Same Output Again? Role, early bye, and SuperCoach ceiling35:01 – Harvey Langford: Second-Year Breakout? Melbourne midfield opportunity opens up37:57 – Clayton Oliver at GWS Impact on Tom Green and Finn Callaghan39:05 – Jason Horne-Francis: Avoid Zone Consistency concerns and no DPP39:45 – George Hewett: Ultimate POD? Top-8 mid at 0.3% ownership41:43 – Matt Rowell: Start or Fade? Rule changes and Gold Coast midfield dynamics43:09 – Tier List Summary & Final Categories Must-haves, cash cows, avoids, and traps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking for AFL SuperCoach Point of Difference players that can separate you from the pack?In this episode, we break down the best AFL SuperCoach PODs under 10% ownership. These are the players flying under the radar that have the role, scoring profile, and upside to help you climb the rankings and win your league.We dive into:Low ownership AFL SuperCoach picks with genuine upsideWhy these players are being overlooked by the majorityRole changes, scoring trends, and SuperCoach friendly profilesWhich PODs are league-winning plays vs high-risk trapsIf you are sick of following the crowd and want to gain a real edge, this episode is built for you.Perfect for:- AFL SuperCoach players chasing rank- League-focused coaches looking for separation- Coaches targeting breakout seasons and value spikesDrop a comment with your favourite POD or the one you are backing this season.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Defenders can make or break your AFL SuperCoach season. 2026 is shaping up as one of the most important years for the line.In this episode, we break down the AFL SuperCoach defenders for 2026, separating the genuine locks from the breakouts, identifying the best cash generators, and flagging the defenders who could quietly become traps.In this video we cover:- Premium defender locks with proven scoring floors- Breakout candidates primed for role growth and ceiling games- Cheap defenders who can generate early-season cash- Mid-price traps and role risks to avoidWhether you’re starting your team, refining structure, or hunting for an edge before Round 1, this is a must-watch AFL SuperCoach 2026 defenders guide.Jump into the comments and let us know:Which defender is a lock in your team?Who are you fading and why?Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Intro: Between the Arcs is back (Horse + Deadly in studio)01:07 What this episode is: Defenders Tier List (5 tiers, 25 players)01:37 How the 25-man list was built (ownership + relevance)02:27 Zeke Uwland: elite talent + top cash gen case03:20 Connor Rozee: near must-have with Port’s early run03:58 NAS: tag risk, early bye, Nas vs Sinclair debate05:17 Jai Serong: rookie cash gen if named Round 106:01 Josh Lindsay: role talk (wing/half-back) and cash gen upside07:17 Keidean Coleman: upside vs durability (needs things to go right)08:32 Sammy Grjl: role watch at Richmond, scoring potential09:33 Colby McKercher: role watch but huge value if half-back sticks10:22 Jacob Farrow: best kick, selection squeeze, good starter not top cash11:43 Nick Newman: age/injury flags, safe avoid12:56 Lachie Ash + Lachie Whitfield: early bye strategy, start one not both14:52 Jordan Clark: safest half-back role, consistent D6/D7 type16:06 Tom McCarthy: the “start at 500k?” debate (midfield role risk)18:08 Patreon + Discord pitch + unlimited league code and prizes19:42 Jack Sinclair: D1 conversation, Nas/Sinclair both pushed up20:39 Lachie Jaques: cheap role, job security watch21:58 Dan Houston: needs Daicos midfield role to unlock ceiling22:55 Miles Bergman: midfield tease vs “Mr Fix-It” trap warning24:19 Harry Kyle: huge rookie cash gen if best 2325:12 Nick Blakey: role dependency (Mills/Roberts/Bice impact)26:15 Bailey Dale: mid-tier scorer, tough bye structure28:30 CJ discussion: Melbourne half-back mix, value debate29:33 Josh Daicos: midfield time boosts, watch practice matches30:51 Jasper Fletcher: future SC mainstay, role mix at Brisbane32:15 Xavier Taylor: rookie love, Melbourne injuries open the door33:23 Josh Gibcus: cheap, intercept role, durability risk34:57 Wrap: 25 defenders tiered + next episodes (mids, forwards, rucks) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RookieCoach lifts the lid on his AFL SuperCoach 2026 team build, breaking down the structure, player selection logic, and key decisions shaping his starting squad.In this team preview, we dive into:- Core premiums and why they’re locked in- Mid-price plays that could make or break the season- Rookie selections with real job security- PODs, structure debates, and early-season strategy- Traps to avoid before Round 1Whether you’re finalising your own team or looking to pressure-test your build, this is a must-watch AFL SuperCoach 2026 preview packed with insight, rationale, and honest SuperCoach thinking.For those that would like to subscribe to the Rookie Coach's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rookiecoachaflSubscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 – Welcome to Between the Arcs Rookie Coach joins the show and the pre-season officially begins01:55 – Tonight’s Plan: Full Team Reveal Blank canvas, fresh build, no filters03:25 – The First Locked Pick Revealed Who was the very first name picked and why04:00 – Jack Sinclair Is Non-Negotiable Why Sinclair feels impossible to fade in 202607:00 – The NAS Role Change That Changes Everything Midfield shift, tags, and the ripple effect on scoring08:05 – D2 Debate: Whitfield vs The Field Fixture, durability, and why both might be required09:15 – Colby McKercher: The Risk I’m Willing to Take Role security, Clarko, and Tassie rumours12:55 – Why Age and Injury History Matters More Than Ever The Newman dilemma explained13:55 – Coleman at D4: Value or Trap? Half-back role, kick-ins, and escape plans15:00 – Rookie Defenders Watchlist Which cheap backs actually matter right now15:55 – Midfield Spend Strategy Explained Where the salary cap is really going16:05 – Zach Butters Is a Captaincy Lock Fixture run you simply can’t ignore16:55 – Nick Daicos: Start or Set-and-Forget Later? Tags, byes, and ownership pressure18:20 – Anderson and Callaghan: Why This Combo Works The handball receive theory19:05 – Parrish and Hayden Young: Calculated Risk Picks Ceiling vs durability explained21:00 – The Rookie Midfield Pool Which names actually have job security21:55 – Rucks Are the Wild Card in 2026 New rules, new scoring, big uncertainty22:15 – Tristan Xerri at R1: Trust the Fixture Why he survives the rule changes23:05 – English, McAndrew and Cheap Ruck Options Who could emerge from nowhere24:00 – The Mitch Edwards Deep Dive Is Geelong’s ruck future closer than we think?27:25 – Forward Line Strategy Breakdown Where most teams will look identical28:10 – Josh Rachele: POD or Season Breaker? Why this pick could define the year29:35 – Rookie Forwards to Monitor Closely Who to track through practice matches30:50 – The Final Flex Pick Explained Why Tanner Bruhn stands out36:25 – Full Team Review Every line, every pick, no hiding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AFL SuperCoach 2026 Team Reveal | The Perfect Starting Squad ExplainedWelcome to the Nerds4Life AFL SuperCoach 2026 Team Reveal.In this episode, we break down our full starting squad and explain the logic behind every key decision. From premium selection and rookie structure to value picks, PODs and salary cap balance, this is a complete walkthrough of how we are building a team designed to start fast and stay flexible.We cover:- Why this team structure works for the opening rounds- The premiums we are locking in and why- Rookie selections with job security and cash generation in mind- Early season PODs that can separate you from the pack- How this squad sets up future trades, byes and upgradesThis team reveal is built with overall rank and league success in mind, not just Round 1 points. Whether you are finalising your own squad or looking to stress test your structure, this episode will help you refine your AFL SuperCoach 2026 strategy.Drop your thoughts in the comments, let us know what you would change, and tell us who you are locking in for Round 1.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AFL SuperCoach 2026 is all about getting the core of your right. These are the must-have players you can’t ignore this season.In this episode, we break down the AFL SuperCoach 2026 picks that shape successful teams, including proven premiums, breakout candidates, and role-driven selections that matter from Round 1. If you’re serious about building a competitive SuperCoach squad, this is a must-watch show.We cover:• AFL SuperCoach 2026 must-have players• Underpriced options and value targets• Role changes that impact SuperCoach scoring• Players to build your starting structure around• Early season SuperCoach strategy and team balanceWhether you’re finalising your AFL SuperCoach team, chasing value, or planning upgrades, this episode gives you the insights you need to stay ahead of the competition.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we break down five AFL SuperCoach players you must be talking about for the 2026 season. Whether you’re planning your starting squad, targeting value picks, or looking for an edge over the competition, this AFL SuperCoach analysis covers the players that could shape your year.We dive into role changes, scoring trends, job security, and SuperCoach relevance, highlighting why each of these five players deserves serious consideration. If you’re preparing for the AFL SuperCoach season, looking to stay ahead of bye rounds, or searching for league-winning picks, this episode is a must-watch.Perfect for both casual and hardcore AFL SuperCoach coaches, this show is designed to help you make smarter decisions and gain a competitive advantage.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Horse is lifting the lid on his AFL SuperCoach 2026 team.In this episode, Horse walks through his full team reveal, explaining why each player is in, where the value is coming from, and which picks are designed to make cash fast or separate you from the pack.This isn’t a screenshot and go. Every line is justified.Inside this team reveal:The rookies Horse trusts for job security and cash generationThe mid-priced picks that can jump 150k+ earlyWhere Horse is taking risks vs playing it safePODs that could swing overall rankHow the structure sets up for early upgrades, DPPs, and bye planningPlayers Horse is intentionally avoiding (and why)If you’re finalising your SuperCoach side or looking to sanity-check your structure before lockout, this is a must-watch.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySportsPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AFL SuperCoach PODs Under 10% Owned | 25 Players You NEED to KnowLooking for the edge in AFL SuperCoach that actually separates you from the pack?This episode dives deep into 25 AFL SuperCoach players owned by under 10% of coaches that have the potential to become genuine league-winning PODs.We break down:Why these low-ownership SuperCoach picks are flying under the radarWhich players have the role, scoring profile and upside to explodeRisk vs reward for each POD so you know who to start with and who to stashHow to use PODs strategically to climb rankings and dominate head-to-head leaguesIf you’re sick of following the crowd and want to gain a real edge in AFL SuperCoach, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySportsPatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives.Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts.Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Intro: PODs under 10% that can make or break your season00:01:28 The POD tier list explained00:02:49 POD #1 Charlie Curnow: new club, new ceiling or same trap?00:03:47 The numbers: Curnow’s historical average and the key forward warning00:05:25 Tom McCarthy: priced up, role change, and the regression debate00:07:10 Sam Walsh: top 10 mid upside if his body holds00:09:30 Jordan Dawson: “how is he this low-owned?”00:10:37 Josh Daicos: midfield whispers and the sneaky D6 case00:12:56 Bailey Smith: early bye fear or get ahead of the curve?00:14:10 George Wardlaw: injury risk vs underpriced value00:15:39 League codes + prizes: free entry, big rewards00:16:13 “Fingers” at Geelong: value… or 5th banana problem?00:17:30 Jasper Fletcher: consistent scorer but needs the Zorko move00:18:34 Lachie Ash: ultra consistent, why is he only 5%?00:19:46 Jack Sinclair: kick-in monopoly, lock button conversation00:20:13 Brent Daniels: undervalued price but injury red flags00:21:07 The Fridge: hot start potential, but role risk00:22:06 Connor MacDonald: preseason midfield role, cash gen play?00:24:27 Isaac Heeney: captaincy boost and a top 8 mid case00:25:28 Riley Thilthorpe: new-wave key forward POD or rollercoaster?00:27:21 “Pickles”: elite early fixture run, but can you fit him in?00:28:44 Sam Banks: needs role clarity before committing00:29:25 Nick Blakey: the defender POD you can actually believe in00:30:14 Charlie Ballard: forgotten cash generator with job security00:31:11 Josh Ward: Will Day out, does Ward step up?00:32:00 Christian Salem: half-back monopoly… but can he stay healthy?00:33:18 Nick Bryan watch: is Blakiston a sneaky ruck fix?00:34:16 Liam Baker: “better footballer” upside vs West Coast uncertainty00:36:04 George Hewett: why is he 0.3% owned?00:37:49 Wrap: 25 PODs covered, comment who you want next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Rookie Bible for AFL SuperCoach 2026.In this episode of Between the Arcs, we break down the rookies that actually matter! The players with the best job security, fastest cash generation, and the roles that translate to SuperCoach scoring.This isn’t about hype or draft order. It’s about:- Which rookies are most likely to play Round 1- Who has the role and scoring profile to make serious cash- Which cheap options are traps vs genuine cash cowsIf you want to avoid sideways trades, dead rookies, and wasted cash, this is the episode you need before locking in your SuperCoach side.AFL SuperCoach 2026 starts here!Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Richmond Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Richmond Preview: “Nothing flash”, so where’s the SuperCoach value?00:32 The brutal truth00:59 Game style + Uzay ball: why this matters for rookies + roles02:04 Richmond’s scoring profile is ugly… but the BYE schedule is elite02:28 “This ideal buy schedule gets wasted on Richmond” — is ANYONE startable?03:38 Primo 1: Nankervis — do the new ruck rules kill him?05:02 Primo 2: Taranto — breakout or priced at his ceiling again?06:07 Mid-pricer zone: the real SuperCoach conversation starts here06:25 Sammy Lawler case: “Convince me” (role, CBAs, injuries, upside)07:55 Sam Banks dilemma: breakout halfback… or midprice trap?09:49 Rookie goldmine: Sam Cumming hype train (role watch = everything)11:36 DPP watch: could Cumming become MID/FWD? (POD angle)12:00 Josh Smillie: basement price bull… but can his body hold up?13:12 More rookies on the radar: job security, wings, and track reports16:16 Final verdict: best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade17:27 How many Richmond rookies is too many? (2…3…4?! realistic builds)18:29 Big question: what does Sammy Lawler average in 2026? (82–90 range) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the North Melbourne Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes:• Must-have SuperCoach premiums• Mid-priced breakouts and traps• Rookie cash cows to target• Players to fade early• 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySportIt’s already boiling… so let’s talk West Coast value00:32 Why we’re covering the Eagles (and why you should hang around)00:57 The promise: premiums, mid-pricers, rookies, fades (full map)01:07 “Last year was shit” — can Mini actually lift them?01:36 Mini = Dimma-lite? What that means for roles + scoring02:40 West Coast SuperCoach profile: target them for captaincies03:20 Key question: can the Eagles produce the next cash cow?04:55 Tom McCarthy at 504k: is paying up insanity?06:10 The McCarthy midfield hype… but “easy fade” warning06:30 Elliot Yeo at 450k: risky bounce-back or false hope?07:23 Injury red flags: feet, hammies, calves, back (draft only?)08:24 Mid-pricers: Harley Reid (381k) boom-bust fork in the road08:55 The dealbreaker: temperament, not talent09:42 Harley vs the safer picks (Young, Parish) — who wins?10:14 Tim Kelly: “put a fork in him”… but DPP creates a watchlist11:36 Kelly’s chaos scores: box of chocolates (why you can’t start him)12:50 Rookies: why we’re NOT locking Willem Dersma14:04 Josh Lindsey hype: “Tom McCarthy 2.0” off half-back14:54 Deven Robertson at 119k: the ‘no-brainer’ cash cow pitch16:15 How you use Robertson: stash at F8, cash, DPP swings17:30 Fades: Liam Baker role/price trap + the Maric no-man’s land18:38 Rapid fire verdicts: best pick, value, rookie, hardest fade19:49 Rookie watchlist: Lindsey, Dersma, Robertson + more names20:40 Final question: can West Coast get off the bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the North Melbourne Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 2025 snapshot: where North actually sat (and why it matters for SC)01:10 Clarkson ball: the “cluster”, distributors, and the game plan clue01:43 The real problem: why North were easy to transition against02:25 SuperCoach profile: what they scored vs what they gave up03:06 Breakout watch: the two names everyone’s circling03:47 Primo #1: Tristan Xerri at $687k… start or wait with new ruck rules?04:51 The big risk: why fading Xerri could hurt early05:47 Primo #2: Harry Sheezel at $580k… the DPP gift you don’t overthink07:26 Mid-pricer swing: Colby McKercher role debate (HB vs midfield)09:09 Mid-pricer upside: George Wardlaw breakout… but the hammy tax11:01 Rookie radar: Cooper Harvey halfback role and the “when” to pounce14:46 Fades: LDU and Luke Parker – why the price doesn’t work16:51 Rapid fire: best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade17:54 Team exposure: who you can actually start from North (and the Round 12 watch)18:59 Next preview tease: Richmond coming up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Port Adelaide Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes:• Must-have SuperCoach premiums• Mid-priced breakouts and traps• Rookie cash cows to target• Players to fade early• 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Port Preview Kick-Off 01:08 2025 Snapshot | 13th place and the Josh Carr era begins01:15 Game Style Under Carr | “Ken-ball” DNA with slight tweaks01:48 SuperCoach Profile | Low scoring team, but easy to score against02:19 Fixture Gold | How many Power players are you starting with?02:35 Deadly’s Early Build | Three Port players already03:28 Premiums Are Easy | The obvious two names03:33 Premium 1: Zach Butters | The M1 case with elite schedule04:10 Why Butters Scores Everywhere | Stoppage + transition profile05:28 Premium 2: Connor Rozee | Halfback distributor role = top 6 defender05:57 Role Lock Warning | Carr wants Rozee back there06:10 Bergman Domino | If he stays mid, Rozee stays behind the ball06:22 “Must Start” Call | Simple, no debate06:26 Mid-Pricer 1: Miles Bergman | 100s when mid, but is it real?07:03 The Risk Case | Too many question marks to pay up07:46 Mid-Pricer 2: Jordan Sweet | Ruck strategy play or trap?08:20 Sweet Strategy Explained | Start cheap, upgrade to the big dogs08:56 Deadly Verdict | Not for him, but merit exists09:12 Rookie-Price Wildcard: Todd Marshall | 147k, role shift to 3rd tall defender?09:48 Role-Dependent Lock | Behind the ball = in teams, forward = ignore10:15 Rookie-Price Hype: Will Brodie | Too good to be true?11:46 Players to Fade | JHF mid-only, Farrell role squeeze12:58 Quickfire Verdicts | Best pick, value, rookie-price, hardest fade14:00 Extra Watchlist | McKinley halfback role whisper14:50 Rookie Reality Check | Not chasing Port kids yet15:10 Final Build Summary | Butters + Rozee + maybe Marshall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Sydney Swans Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Swans Preview Starts | “Golden Tonsils” returns00:42 Preseason Energy Check | “Don’t need to get ready when you stay ready”01:22 2025 Snapshot | Cox-ball, tempo, turnovers, and the new identity01:55 Track Intel | Corridor obsession and the “fearless, direct” plan02:18 The Big Headline | Charlie Curnow arrival: what it changes02:50 SuperCoach Profile | Swans scoring and why they’re targetable03:49 Rolls Royce Analogy | Curnow meets elite supply05:02 Premium 1: Errol Goulden | The winger who breaks the rules05:42 Why Errol’s a Start | Foot skills, I50 damage, ceiling case06:12 Track Report on Errol | Freedom, confidence, leadership spike07:10 Premium 2: Brody Grundy | The mid-season heater you can’t ignore07:34 Score Run Breakdown | The “not skipping games” stretch08:09 New Ruck Rule Watch | Does it hurt or help Grundy?08:52 Verdict on Grundy | Early uncertainty, huge upside if unchanged10:31 Mid-Price 1: Gus Sheldrick | Fan club… but role concerns11:48 Mid-Price 2: Charlie Curnow | 377k swing pick, yo-yo warning12:40 25 Words or Less | Phil’s Curnow verdict13:18 Sponsor Break: Stromcrete13:40 Rookie Watch: Harry Kyle | 145k DEF/MID with freak traits16:24 Round 0 Chance | Squad, selection, and job security talk17:08 Player Comp | Finn Callaghan-type profile18:43 Players to Fade | Mills price point, Warner mid-only yo-yo19:36 Quickfire Verdicts | Best pick, value, rookie, biggest fade20:36 Starting Swans Exposure | Errol + Blakey/Grundy discussion21:05 Season Prediction | Top six lock, club expects top four Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the St Kilda Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 St Kilda Preview Begins | Kez joins, top-20 pedigree 01:35 Saints Snapshot | Ross the Boss, style, and SuperCoach impact 02:42 Scoring Profile Reality Check | Why St Kilda are a tricky SC team 03:15 Midfield Without Steele | Who benefits and who loses out 04:10 Training Notes and Match Sim Standouts | Who popped today 05:10 NWM Role Watch | Mid only or mid/halfback? Tag risks early 05:30 Marshall Curveball | Floating defender role, intercept marks, DPP watch 06:00 Ready to Get Hurt Again | Philippou hype check and fitness update 06:45 Halfback Mix-Up | Trava, “Viking” Taro, and role clarity 07:30 Premiums Breakdown | NWM ceiling, tags, and start vs watch 09:05 Sinclair Explained | Role dependency, floor vs ceiling, start risk 10:15 Mid-Pricers With Upside | Max Hall case, CBAs, and ceiling games 11:25 The Obvious Value | Sam Flanders underpriced, don’t overthink it 12:30 Cheaper Plays | Philippou as a field option if CBAs show up 13:20 Rookie Radar | Kai Fincher profile and job security warning 14:40 Fades and Traps | TDK-Marshall split, McCrae warning signs 16:15 Final Verdict Quickfire | Best pick, best value, best rookie, biggest fade 17:40 How Many Saints Are You Starting | Bye structure and exposure rules 18:10 Does This Midfield Actually Work | St Kilda ceiling for 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Between the Arcs crew is going LIVE for Hurls' AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal. We are showing our full starting squads, breaking down the structure, and explaining every pick.What to Expect in this show:- Premium locks and captaincy anchors- Underpriced targets and breakout picks- Rookie cash cows and job security chat- Value traps and who we are fading- Early trade plans and upgrade pathsInteractive Q&A so you can get your team ready for Round 1Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

he Between the Arcs crew is going LIVE for Flander's AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal. We are showing our full starting squads, breaking down the structure, and explaining every pick.What to Expect in this show:- Premium locks and captaincy anchors- Underpriced targets and breakout picks- Rookie cash cows and job security chat- Value traps and who we are fading- Early trade plans and upgrade pathsInteractive Q&A so you can get your team ready for Round 1Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Between the Arcs crew is going LIVE for Deadly's AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal. We are showing our full starting squads, breaking down the structure, and explaining every pick.What to Expect in this show:- Premium locks and captaincy anchors- Underpriced targets and breakout picks- Rookie cash cows and job security chat- Value traps and who we are fading- Early trade plans and upgrade pathsInteractive Q&A so you can get your team ready for Round 1Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Deadly’s Team Reveal Starts Now | Between the Arcs00:29 Why teams change fast | injuries, roles, chaos00:51 How this team was built | guns + rookies strategy02:09 DEFENCE reveal | premiums, mid-pricers, rookies03:32 Ash vs Whitfield | why Ash wins (rotation risk, kick-ins)05:02 Connor Rozee in defence | halfback role = top 3 DEF upside05:47 Kitty Coleman gamble | 233k ceiling vs injury risk06:53 Cooper Simpson rookie | Fremantle rates him highly07:31 Best rookie ball users | Lindsay vs Patterson vs Xavier Taylor08:48 MIDFIELD reveal | the premium stack09:23 Butters is non-negotiable | captaincy anchor09:50 Daicos early buy + tags | why Deadly still starts him11:10 Freo value: Serong | price drop + fixture run11:39 Errol Goulden hype | flying reports + score assists case12:53 Hayden Young reality check | role risk but “must have” value13:14 Rookie mids: who wins? | Durrsma, Sharp, Jagger Smith15:16 RUCKS reveal 15:29 New ruck rules winners | why Jackson and English could explode16:30 Reidy vs Pittonet | Carlton ruck split prediction17:19 Forwards reveal | Sheezel, Flanders and the PODs17:36 Sheezel No.1 forward call | lock it in17:41 Flanders upside at Saints | top 3 forward case18:20 Brent Daniels punt | ceiling games vs floor risk18:48 Cooper Harvey POD | halfback role watch19:43 Philippou, Marshall, Lombard | preseason roles and value21:20 FLEX pick: Zeke Uland | running machine, future gun22:30 Full team recap | every line, one view24:33 Final thoughts + Q&A invite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Melbourne Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Between the Arcs is HERE 00:38 Intro roast session | One-chin edits, Squid catching strays01:03 Melbourne snapshot | New coach, new era, what changes for SC01:19 Stephen King takes over | Style shift and why it matters01:53 No Oliver, no Petracca | The fallout for roles and scoring02:07 Gameplan prediction | Rebound, run, and SuperCoach-friendly footy?02:43 2025 scoring profile | How the Dees scored and leaked points03:10 Midfield question | Who actually steps up now?03:27 Projected midfield mix | Steele, Viney, Pickett mids, Langford watch04:42 Max Gawn dilemma | Pay up or wait with ruck rule changes?06:40 Jack Steele at 510k | Value play or awkward mid-pricer?07:47 Harvey Langford (384k) | CBA watch and the mid-price trap risk09:12 Caleb Windsor (283k) | Role security under King = breakout chance?10:05 Rookie alert: Xavier Taylor (158k) | Draft guru’s favourite and why11:25 Latrell Pickett rookie talk | What role would make him relevant?12:47 Players to FADE | Jake Bowey injury and the flow-on winners13:19 Sneaky pivot: CJ | Halfback distributor potential replacement role13:44 Fade debate: Jack Viney | Pricing, role, and week-to-week volatility14:21 Deadly’s final verdicts | Best pick, best value, best rookie, hard fade15:22 Backline roles to monitor | Salem, Taylor, and who gets the ball16:08 Bye round note | Melbourne only one bye (Round 16)16:35 How many Dees are you starting? | Team exposure call17:15 Ladder prediction | Where Melbourne finishes in 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Hawthorn Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Intro and why Hawthorn talk needs extra caffeine00:35 Hawks game style for SuperCoach: pressure, tackle, score02:55 2025 SC profile: high scorers, but hard to score against05:37 Premiums: why it’s thin, and the Lloyd Meek case06:17 New ruck rules: does it help or hurt Meek?08:14 Jai Newcombe: ceiling, floor, and the classic trap09:25 Mid-pricers: Will Day injury update and why it’s a safe fade11:04 Breakout call: Josh Ward as Hawthorn’s 2025 SC guy12:39 Rookies: Jack Dalton deep dive and why he matters14:03 Cheapies: Bailey Macdonald role watch and cash-gen angle15:25 Players to fade: Dylan Moore and the role problem16:53 James Sicily fade: role roulette and price risk17:23 Rapid fire: best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade19:31 “Stepping stones” strategy for building a SuperCoach side19:56 Closing debate: Ward breakout vs Day return vs Newcombe consistency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the GWS Giants Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Intro: Insight AFL hits the Orange Team01:09 Giants overview: 5th last year + Kingsley’s game style01:22 Why GWS is SuperCoach gold?02:07 GWS' SC Scoring profile02:50 The bye headache: Round 4 + Round 13, how to plan around it03:29 Premiums intro: “we won’t even cover them all” (Patreon plug)03:58 Finn Callaghan deep dive: 605k, CBAs, top 8 mid ceiling04:10 Does Clayton Oliver HELP Finn (outside run upside case)05:22 Lockie Whitfield breakdown: 599k-ish, elite halfback usage05:44 The Whitfield fear: random half-forward role hurts scoring06:13 Value vs just picking the best players (key strategy chat)07:00 Round 4 bye warning returns: can you carry Whitfield early?07:25 Mid-pricers: Nick Madden breakout watch (ruck succession)08:23 New ruck rules: does it suit Madden more than Briggs?09:27 Value play: Brent Daniels at 300k (injury discount + ceiling)10:09 Daniels as a stepping stone forward (structure conversation)11:17 Rookie watch: Oscar Taylor 140k (huge talent, will he play?)12:08 Rookie cash gen: Cody Angove 160k 13:18 Fades: Clayton Oliver at 500k (awkward pricing tier)14:27 Hard fade: Josh Kelly (injuries + CBA squeeze)15:37 The “Final Four”: best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade16:50 Team build: how many Giants can you start with bye coverage?17:12 Audience question: does Oliver make GWS a true flag threat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Gold Coast Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Intro. 01:19 Why the Suns are FUN under Dimma 02:16 Suns SuperCoach profile (scoring, 100+ players, what changes in 2026)03:42 Premiums: Matt Rowell at top dollar (top 3 mid ceiling?)04:36 The warning: two early byes (do we wait or take one early?)05:49 Breakout/value: Ned Moyle hype, but here’s the trap07:05 Elephant in the room: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan at 214k (massive upside, scary risk)09:43 Cheap guns: Zeke Uwland breakout, Leo Lombard basement cash cow11:43 Fades: Petracca usage + early missed games, and why Noble takes a hit13:53 The Final Four (best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade)14:48 Team structure take: worst early schedule, then it opens right up15:05 Big question: are the Suns building a dynasty (top 4 expectation?)15:49 Wrap-up: 18 teams in 18 days! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Geelong Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 Intro: Geelong preview. What actually matters for SuperCoach00:30 Cats reality check?01:16 2025 recap: 2nd place, GF pain, and Chris Scott’s machine01:37 How Geelong play: controlled chaos + the “dump kick” system02:14 The wing weapon: Oli Dempsey’s sneaky scoring role02:53 SuperCoach numbers: elite scoring team and hard to score against03:36 The bye problem: why starting Cats is a headache (and the POD upside)04:21 Premiums: Bailey Smith case and the ceiling vs floor debate05:28 Max Holmes: the fun watch, fun own, but is he a Round 1 start?06:16 Mid-price madness: Tanner Bruhn stepping-stone or trap?07:21 Warple watch: rocks or diamonds in the Cats midfield mix08:41 Cheap options: Jai Clark breakout case with the sub vest gone10:35 Fades: Dangerfield volatility and role risk11:47 Spicy fade: Tom Stewart value… but the injury tax is real12:27 Deadly’s verdicts: best pick, best value, best rookie, biggest fade13:26 Horse’s extra value plays: Toby Conway and Lawson Humphries watch14:26 Big question: can Geelong bounce back after GF disappointment? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Fremantle Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes:• Must-have SuperCoach premiums• Mid-priced breakouts and traps• Rookie cash cows to target• Players to fade early• 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports00:00 Intro: Meet the guest: Damo from The Footy Mailbag joins the show00:44 Why Freo are suddenly SuperCoach relevant again01:41 Freo snapshot: ladder finish, coach, and what “best footy” looks like01:56 The real game plan key: when Freo play fast, they’re terrifying03:40 SuperCoach scoring profile: what the numbers say (and what they hide)04:15 The big question: can you start with too many Dockers?05:56 Premium debate: Brayshaw locked? or is Serong the better play?07:43 The Luke Jackson Experiment. Are the new ruck rules written for him?09:13 Mid-price gold: Hayden Young value case + Murphy Reid X-factor12:35 Rookie watch: Cooper Simpson breakout case (and why the club rates him)14:27 Deep sleeper: Tobin Murray mature-age, Geelong VFL pipeline angle15:33 Players to fade: Luke Ryan warning signs + the 8-second kick-in twist17:30 Shai Bolton reality check18:13 Final verdicts: best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade19:24 Big call: can Freo make a prelim and what it means for Longmuir Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Horse and Deadly as they look into the Essendon Bombers Football Club and the targets you want for Season 2026.Premiums, Mid Priced Gems, Rookie Priced bargains, fades and some SC scoring stats that will help you plan for the year ahead.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports00:00 Intro: Footy’s back!01:06 “Flagdons” vs “Saddons”: the brutal reality check01:49 2025 recap: injuries, 15th, and the silver lining (young guns)02:04 Brad Scott game style: contest strong but painfully slow?02:47 The ugly SuperCoach numbers: 16th for points + 3rd easiest to score against03:18 Bounce-back question: does a healthier list fix the damage?03:50 Premium #1: Zach Merrett role watch 05:14 Premium #2: Jai Caldwell breakout case 06:39 Mid-price must-watch: Nick Bryan (R1/R2 timing = everything)07:37 Extreme value or season killer? Darcy Parish at 334K08:45 Rookie lock: Dyson Sharpe at 149K10:51 Ruck cash cow gamble: Vigo vs Blackiston until Bryan returns11:58 Easy fade: Nick Martin ACL 12:36 The “never again” fade: Jordan Ridley injury roulette13:23 Final verdicts: best pick, value, rookie, hardest fade (Deadly’s four)14:41 Horse’s hot take: Caldwell over Merrett 14:52 Closing question: can Essendon win a finals game… ever?15:11 Reality prediction: finals window pushed back (again) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Horse and Flanders as they look into the Collingwood Magpies Football Club and the targets you want for Season 2026.Premiums, Mid Priced Gems, Rookie Priced bargains, fades and some SC scoring stats that will help you plan for the year ahead.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports00:00 Intro: Love them or hate them: why the Pies split Australia01:03 Quick reset: Collingwood’s SC lens (not a hate-watch… yet)01:19 Game style under McRae: pressure, territory, and why it matters for SC01:29 The Nick Daicos effect: why everything runs through him01:37 2025 slow start explained: the injury hangover and the lesson for 202601:59 Team scoring profile: where Collingwood sit for SC points02:29 Big question: aging pillars. Can they keep the intensity?03:38 Must-start alert: Nick Daicos, price, floor, ceiling, and “have a plan”04:32 Ruck cheat code? Darcy Cameron + new rules discussion05:22 Mid-pricer trap or value? Dan Houston06:17 The wild card: Jordan De Goey cash grab. Genius or season killer?07:27 Rookie watch: Reef McInnes role change, price, and the real pathway08:53 Stash only: Oscar Steene and the “only if Darcy goes down” scenario09:54 Fade debate: Josh Daicos role risk and why some will pass11:12 Another fade: Ned Long and why the price is the problem11:35 Rapid fire answers: best pick, value, rookie, fade12:53 Premiership window question: slammed shut or barely open? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Horse and Flanders as they look into the Carlton Blues and the targets you want for Season 2026.Premiums, Mid Priced Gems, Rookie Priced bargains, fades and some SC scoring stats that will help you plan for the year ahead.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports00:00 Intro00:49 Bit of back and forth sledging01:22 Carlton 2026 vibe check: where do the Blues actually finish?02:13 Snapshot of the game plan: contested beasts or too one-dimensional?03:22 The SuperCoach profile: are Carlton sneakily a good SC team?04:03 Premium #1 debate: Why George Hewitt might be the real primo06:05 Premium #2 hot take: Sam Walsh… trap or bargain?07:36 Round 2 bye warning: how risky is starting Blues early?07:56 Mid-price smash: Nick Newman’s ceiling and the role we want09:28 Awkwardly priced but interesting: Cooper Lord role change incoming?10:50 Rookie/cheap gold: Jager Smith “lock button” territory12:52 Ruck/bench swing chat: Liam Reidy worth the headache?14:10 Rule change twist: does it boost mobile rucks (and Reidy)?15:06 The spicy fade: Patrick Cripps… why you might pass early17:05 Final verdicts: best pick, best value, and the sneaky punt19:30 Wrap up next team (Collingwood) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Horse and Squid as they look into the Brisbane Lions and the targets you want for Season 2026.Premiums, Mid Priced Gems, Rookie Priced Bargains, fades and some SC scoring stats that will help you plan for the year ahead.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports00:00 Intro: Brisbane Lions SuperCoach relevance for 202601:48 2025 snapshot: finished 3rd, premiers, coached by Chris Fagan02:14 Brisbane game style: tempo, corridor ball, contest footy and midfield scoring03:46 The numbers: 2nd highest scoring team, 2nd hardest to score against for SC04:31 Will Brisbane change style in 2026? Roles and where points come from?05:37 Premiums: Hugh McCluggage (role certainty, CBA lock, ceiling case)06:26 Premium breakout: Will Ashcroft at 545k (discounted primo discussion)07:16 Mid-price watch: Jasper Fletcher half-back role, kick-ins, Zorko factor08:45 Mid-price swing: Sam Draper at 396k (Achilles risk, preseason must-watch)10:45 Rookie/cheap targets: Kitty Coleman at 233k (ceiling, role/selection risk)12:21 Basement radar: Dan Annable (talent, but likely needs VFL time)13:06 Fades: Dane Zorko (role risk with returning defenders)14:05 Hard fade debate: Locky Neale (price + off-field context risk)14:57 Final verdicts: best pick, best value, best rookie-price, hardest fade16:08 How many Lions to start with? Range from 0 to 4 depending on preseason16:38 Comment question: Is a three-peat realistic for Brisbane? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Horse and Flanders as they look into the Adelaide Crows and the targets you want for Season 2026.Premiums, Mid Priced Gems, Rookie Priced bargains, fades and some SC scoring stats that will help you plan for the year ahead.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Hurls, Squid and Horse as they dig into the Team Picker for the first time as they dig to find value, fallen guns and the Premo's you need for your 2026 AFL SuperCoach Season.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Hurls and Deadly as they go through a mock draft live and try predict where each rookie will land on Wednesday Night.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Horse and Hurls as they deep dive into each move that was made over the Trade period and pick out the winners and losers for each club for the upcoming 2026 AFL Season.Join up to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/insightfantasysportsFind our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Deadly, Hurls and Horse as they revisit their hot takes from the Pre-Season this year. They'll also chat all things AFL SC Finals and how the new game will work.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Hurls and Deadly as they dissect Round 23 of the AFL SuperCoach Season.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Deadly, Hurls and Squid as they Preview Round 23 of the AFL Season.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.