Must-Have or Massive Trap? | AFL SuperCoach’s Most Discussed Midfielders

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?

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00:00 – Welcome Back to Between the Arcs

Intro, banter, and what the episode will cover

01:05 – How This Midfield Tier List Works

25 most relevant midfielders, not just the best

01:54 – Zach Butters: Top Scorer After Month One?

Why Butters could be the No.1 SuperCoach player

02:55 – Jagger Smith: Must-Have Rookie Midfielder

Elite cash generation, Rising Star favourite

04:04 – Dyson Sharp: Safe Cash Generator?

Essendon role, midfield rotation, scoring floor

05:00 – Will Brodie: Opportunity or Trap?

Round 1 relevance and Olly Wines impact

06:17 – Hayden Young: Points Per Minute Machine

Injury risk vs price value debate

07:15 – Willem Duursma: Draft Pick Watch

Role concerns and rookie pricing discussion

08:13 – Darcy Parish: Flying Under the Radar

Injury history, upside, and value at price

09:17 – Nick Daicos: Early Red Flags?

Calf concerns, early bye, and start vs trade-in

10:40 – Errol Gulden: Wing Role That Scores

Underpriced? Gulden vs Heeney debate

11:52 – Patreon Plug & League Giveaway

Unlimited league details and Patreon benefits

13:15 – Josh Smillie: Injury Risk Rookie Watch

Cash generation potential vs durability concerns

14:32 – Marcus Bontempelli: The SuperCoach King

Is Bont worth starting at 700k?

16:19 – Patrick Retschko: Rookie Wing Smokey

Elite running, role security, cash potential

18:13 – Finn Callaghan: Rolls Royce Midfielder

Breakout season incoming?

19:23 – Harley Reid: Breakout Year or Watchlist?

Midfield role, scoring ceiling, value debate

21:29 – Noah Anderson: Ceiling vs Consistency

Gold Coast structure and early fixture boost

23:18 – Caleb Serong vs Andrew Brayshaw

Which Freo mid do you pick?

24:27 – Sam Cumming & Sammy “Grill”

Richmond rookies, role certainty, Round 1 chances

26:13 – Dan Annable: Brisbane Rookie Watch

Midfield depth issues and selection risk

27:27 – Sam Walsh: Bounce-Back Candidate?

Injury history, role, and value at price

29:17 – Tanner Bruhn: Inside Mid or Bust

Role volatility warning

30:55 – Jack Carroll: Defensive Role Surprise

Saints role change creates value

31:47 – 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 land

34:02 – Bailey Smith: Same Output Again?

Role, early bye, and SuperCoach ceiling

35:01 – Harvey Langford: Second-Year Breakout?

Melbourne midfield opportunity opens up

37:57 – Clayton Oliver at GWS

Impact on Tom Green and Finn Callaghan

39:05 – Jason Horne-Francis: Avoid Zone

Consistency concerns and no DPP

39:45 – George Hewett: Ultimate POD?

Top-8 mid at 0.3% ownership

41:43 – Matt Rowell: Start or Fade?

Rule changes and Gold Coast midfield dynamics

43:09 – Tier List Summary & Final Categories

Must-haves, cash cows, avoids, and traps

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