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KFC SuperCoach: Round 8 burning questions, trade advice
A rookie crisis has hit KFC SuperCoach and upgrading to the biggest stars has become an issue. Do you settle or throw caution to the wind? Round 8 burning questions.
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May 2, 2023 - 6:00AM
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What would KFC SuperCoach be without a week of drama?
Thankfully, after a week of will-he-or-won’t-he surrounding Rory Laird, the Adelaide superstar got up to play on Sunday against Collingwood.
And there was a welcome reprieve for KFC SuperCoaches with fewer injuries and team chaos than recent weeks in round 7 too.
But, a lack of rookies on the horizon looms as a huge issue which could put our upgrade plans on hold.
With The Phantom taking a few weeks off, Tim Michell answers this week’s burning questions below.
Rory Laird played on Sunday after days of discussion about his calf.
Can we have a week without KFC SuperCoach drama?
It appears not. The saga around whether Laird would play or not was something else. One minute he was missing a week according to Matthew Nicks, then he just had to get through captain’s run, then he was having a fitness test half an hour before the game. Then less than an hour after that he was on 60 KFC SuperCoach points at halftime. Then, Adelaide tweeted he had been subbed out during the second half, only for Jake Soligo to then be subbed a few minutes later. Seriously, what a first seven rounds this has been. If you’re anything like me you will have burned through almost half your 36 trades covering injuries and trying to upgrade your team through the carnage. Just one quiet week would be nice. No wonder The Phantom needs some time off.
Alex Cincotta is the best cash cow of the week.
Where are the rookies?
Tough question. If you went early on Alex Cincotta, as tens of thousands of coaches did, the rookie cupboard is looking very bare this week. You could pay $166k for Sam Simpson or take a punt on Ryan Angwin from GWS, but both are borderline selections and Simpson is playing predominantly forward. The other options this week for immediate cash generation are Dylan Williams at $198k or Brynn Teakle at $199k, but more on him later. Justin Longmuir could do us all a favour and recall Corey Wagner, but Fremantle’s issues are in the front half and not defence. It seems like we are going to have to get creative to keep the cash generation flowing. Jake Soligo is a player I really like who has had extra midfield time in the past two weeks and has a Break Even of -5. But the issue was he was subbed late with an apparent injury.
Kade Chandler is heading toward a total price rise of $300k.
A rookie crisis has hit KFC SuperCoach and upgrading to the biggest stars has become an issue. Do you settle or throw caution to the wind? Round 8 burning questions.
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May 2, 2023 - 6:00AM
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What would KFC SuperCoach be without a week of drama?
Thankfully, after a week of will-he-or-won’t-he surrounding Rory Laird, the Adelaide superstar got up to play on Sunday against Collingwood.
And there was a welcome reprieve for KFC SuperCoaches with fewer injuries and team chaos than recent weeks in round 7 too.
But, a lack of rookies on the horizon looms as a huge issue which could put our upgrade plans on hold.
With The Phantom taking a few weeks off, Tim Michell answers this week’s burning questions below.
Rory Laird played on Sunday after days of discussion about his calf.
Can we have a week without KFC SuperCoach drama?
It appears not. The saga around whether Laird would play or not was something else. One minute he was missing a week according to Matthew Nicks, then he just had to get through captain’s run, then he was having a fitness test half an hour before the game. Then less than an hour after that he was on 60 KFC SuperCoach points at halftime. Then, Adelaide tweeted he had been subbed out during the second half, only for Jake Soligo to then be subbed a few minutes later. Seriously, what a first seven rounds this has been. If you’re anything like me you will have burned through almost half your 36 trades covering injuries and trying to upgrade your team through the carnage. Just one quiet week would be nice. No wonder The Phantom needs some time off.
Me, a non-Laird owner #SuperCoachpic.twitter.com/qQdBXPMln1
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) April 30, 2023
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) April 30, 2023
Alex Cincotta is the best cash cow of the week.
Where are the rookies?
Tough question. If you went early on Alex Cincotta, as tens of thousands of coaches did, the rookie cupboard is looking very bare this week. You could pay $166k for Sam Simpson or take a punt on Ryan Angwin from GWS, but both are borderline selections and Simpson is playing predominantly forward. The other options this week for immediate cash generation are Dylan Williams at $198k or Brynn Teakle at $199k, but more on him later. Justin Longmuir could do us all a favour and recall Corey Wagner, but Fremantle’s issues are in the front half and not defence. It seems like we are going to have to get creative to keep the cash generation flowing. Jake Soligo is a player I really like who has had extra midfield time in the past two weeks and has a Break Even of -5. But the issue was he was subbed late with an apparent injury.
Kade Chandler is heading toward a total price rise of $300k.
So, how am I meant to upgrade?
Assuming you aren’t as flippant as me with your boosts, you should still have two up your sleeve. This week you could use one to go Angwin/Simpson, Cincotta and a big gun such as Clayton Oliver or Laird. Things might get tougher from next week though, unless some rookies appear. Kade Chandler looms as a key to the trade plans of more than 50,000 coaches. He’s projected to get to almost $400k in two weeks and could get you to a fallen premium for $100-$150k. That’s an almighty result in a year where most rookies are peaking at $250k-$300k. The other option is just ignoring the $600k-plus players and going for value, but the issue there is Oliver, Jordan Dawson, Marcus Bontempelli and Co are scoring off the charts and it hurts every week you don’t own them.
Yes. And I regret it more every week. Let’s move on. Please.
Will Setterfield scored 51 points against Geelong.
Is the Will Setterfield experiment over?
Yes. Ben Hobbs’ inclusion in the Essendon team and extra midfield time for Jake Stringer seemed to hurt Setterfield on Sunday against Geelong. He hasn’t gone close to this week’s Break Even of 117 since round 2, and you weren’t buying Setterfield as a season keeper. He still had 27 CBAs against the Cats but a score of 51 has alarm bells ringing. Well done if you started him but for those who traded Setterfield in, the cash-making experiment is over. You can get to Jack Steele for just over $100k and he plays North Melbourne this week. Don’t hesitate.
Clayton Oliver’s price looks to have bottomed out.
Do I use my last boost to turn him into Clayton Oliver?
I was hoping you could answer that for me. Watching Demons games is near impossible when you don’t have Oliver. He’s scored less than 113 once, is in 49 per cent of teams and won’t get much cheaper than his current price of $652k. The way he demands the footy reminds me of myself refreshing the KFC SuperCoach app hoping my players’ scores have gone up. He’s just relentless. But that doesn’t answer your question. Oliver has Gold Coast, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide, Fremantle, Carlton and Collingwood before the bye. His next four opponents rank 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th on the scale of hardest to easiest for midfielders to score against. He could be in for a massive month and you want to be on board, even if it means sending that last boost rocket into orbit.
Is Jack Steele back?
Darcy Parish is enjoying another strong season.
Assuming you aren’t as flippant as me with your boosts, you should still have two up your sleeve. This week you could use one to go Angwin/Simpson, Cincotta and a big gun such as Clayton Oliver or Laird. Things might get tougher from next week though, unless some rookies appear. Kade Chandler looms as a key to the trade plans of more than 50,000 coaches. He’s projected to get to almost $400k in two weeks and could get you to a fallen premium for $100-$150k. That’s an almighty result in a year where most rookies are peaking at $250k-$300k. The other option is just ignoring the $600k-plus players and going for value, but the issue there is Oliver, Jordan Dawson, Marcus Bontempelli and Co are scoring off the charts and it hurts every week you don’t own them.
Guess who didn't get him because you don't pick small forwards in #SuperCoachhttps://t.co/9jci0fOkAf
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) April 29, 2023
Is it right you didn’t get Kade Chandler?— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) April 29, 2023
Yes. And I regret it more every week. Let’s move on. Please.
Will Setterfield scored 51 points against Geelong.
Is the Will Setterfield experiment over?
Yes. Ben Hobbs’ inclusion in the Essendon team and extra midfield time for Jake Stringer seemed to hurt Setterfield on Sunday against Geelong. He hasn’t gone close to this week’s Break Even of 117 since round 2, and you weren’t buying Setterfield as a season keeper. He still had 27 CBAs against the Cats but a score of 51 has alarm bells ringing. Well done if you started him but for those who traded Setterfield in, the cash-making experiment is over. You can get to Jack Steele for just over $100k and he plays North Melbourne this week. Don’t hesitate.
Clayton Oliver’s price looks to have bottomed out.
Do I use my last boost to turn him into Clayton Oliver?
I was hoping you could answer that for me. Watching Demons games is near impossible when you don’t have Oliver. He’s scored less than 113 once, is in 49 per cent of teams and won’t get much cheaper than his current price of $652k. The way he demands the footy reminds me of myself refreshing the KFC SuperCoach app hoping my players’ scores have gone up. He’s just relentless. But that doesn’t answer your question. Oliver has Gold Coast, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide, Fremantle, Carlton and Collingwood before the bye. His next four opponents rank 10th, 11th, 12th, 18th on the scale of hardest to easiest for midfielders to score against. He could be in for a massive month and you want to be on board, even if it means sending that last boost rocket into orbit.
Is Jack Steele back?
Darcy Parish is enjoying another strong season.
What if I only want to use two trades?
Then let’s talk about Jack Steele and Darcy Parish. The Saints skipper has dropped almost $70k and hasn’t been this cheap since the opening rounds of 2020. He’s also up against North Melbourne this week and the Roos have been leaking huge points to midfielders. Parish needs 30-plus disposals to score hundreds but has only dropped below 30 touches once this year. He’s ranked 13th for total points in the midfield but is the 19th most-expensive midfielder. You’ve just got to weigh up whether them scoring 10-15 points a week fewer than Oliver is worth holding onto that extra trade.
Brodie Grundy has a Break Even of 158 this week.
I still have Brodie Grundy. Should I be worried?
I would be. Scores of 81 and 89 in the last two weeks and a Break Even of 158 should be cause for concern. Tim English was below his best against Hawthorn at the weekend and still outscored Grundy (albeit by one point). English and Sean Darcy are the only ruckmen who have set themselves apart this year, and you can get to Darcy for about $47k from Grundy.
Brynn Teakle has taken over as Port Adelaide’s No. 1 ruckman.
Can I trade him to Brynn Teakle?
Now we’re talking. Grundy to Teakle will net almost $390k, allowing you to add a top scorer in another position. Then it’s just a matter of how long you can get away with having Teakle at R2. He could double in price by Port Adelaide’s bye if he can average 80. I’m sort of jealous that I don’t have Grundy in my team so I can make the move.
Patrick Dangerfield has a five-round average of 121.
Why aren’t we talking about Patrick Dangerfield?
Well we can, if you really want. The Phantom did mention him in this column last week but he’s still in just 5 per cent of teams. Danger has scored five successive KFC SuperCoach tons and tallied 124 points despite playing 64 per cent game time against Essendon. In that time he had 28 disposals, 10 clearances, three goal assists and 15 inside-50s. Those numbers are wild. Only five midfielders have a better five-round average that Dangerfield’s 121 and his price is almost $600k now. If you got him at $450k five weeks ago you would be stoked, but he’s too expensive to bring in now.
Should I trade Nick Daicos?
Hahahahahahaha. You’re kidding right? He might cop another Ryan Clarke tag this week though, so look elsewhere for your captain this week.
Then let’s talk about Jack Steele and Darcy Parish. The Saints skipper has dropped almost $70k and hasn’t been this cheap since the opening rounds of 2020. He’s also up against North Melbourne this week and the Roos have been leaking huge points to midfielders. Parish needs 30-plus disposals to score hundreds but has only dropped below 30 touches once this year. He’s ranked 13th for total points in the midfield but is the 19th most-expensive midfielder. You’ve just got to weigh up whether them scoring 10-15 points a week fewer than Oliver is worth holding onto that extra trade.
Brodie Grundy has a Break Even of 158 this week.
I still have Brodie Grundy. Should I be worried?
I would be. Scores of 81 and 89 in the last two weeks and a Break Even of 158 should be cause for concern. Tim English was below his best against Hawthorn at the weekend and still outscored Grundy (albeit by one point). English and Sean Darcy are the only ruckmen who have set themselves apart this year, and you can get to Darcy for about $47k from Grundy.
Brynn Teakle has taken over as Port Adelaide’s No. 1 ruckman.
Can I trade him to Brynn Teakle?
Now we’re talking. Grundy to Teakle will net almost $390k, allowing you to add a top scorer in another position. Then it’s just a matter of how long you can get away with having Teakle at R2. He could double in price by Port Adelaide’s bye if he can average 80. I’m sort of jealous that I don’t have Grundy in my team so I can make the move.
Patrick Dangerfield has a five-round average of 121.
Why aren’t we talking about Patrick Dangerfield?
Well we can, if you really want. The Phantom did mention him in this column last week but he’s still in just 5 per cent of teams. Danger has scored five successive KFC SuperCoach tons and tallied 124 points despite playing 64 per cent game time against Essendon. In that time he had 28 disposals, 10 clearances, three goal assists and 15 inside-50s. Those numbers are wild. Only five midfielders have a better five-round average that Dangerfield’s 121 and his price is almost $600k now. If you got him at $450k five weeks ago you would be stoked, but he’s too expensive to bring in now.
Should I trade Nick Daicos?
Hahahahahahaha. You’re kidding right? He might cop another Ryan Clarke tag this week though, so look elsewhere for your captain this week.
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KFC SuperCoach DPP changes: Time in position statistics, Max Gawn, Christian Petracca, Sam Walsh analysis
Four of the best scorers in KFC SuperCoach are in the frame to become DPPs in what would be a huge mid-season shake-up. See the latest time in position stats after round 7 here.
Michael Voss can become KFC SuperCoaches’ favourite coach in the next four weeks if he continues with a plan which has Sam Walsh in the mix to become FWD-MID.
Walsh has often started at half forward during his three matches this year and only attended eight centre bounces in the Blues’ 108-point thrashing of West Coast.
The 22-year-old, who is averaging 117 KFC SuperCoach points a game, started at half forward on several occasions against the Eagles before pushing up the ground into midfield.
Walsh’s round 7 role pushed his time spent forward to 37 per cent, putting the Blues star on track to have FWD status added after round 11.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE KEY TIME IN POSITION NUMBERS
Walsh needs to play at least three of the four games before then to be eligible for DPP but his possible FWD addition is sure to send shockwaves through KFC SuperCoach.
Tim Taranto (117.6) is the only FWD with a better average than Walsh and the Carlton star’s average is six points more than second-ranked FWD Jeremy Cameron.
Walsh rose in price by $1k this round and is projected to be in the range of $580k-610k after round 11.
DPP RULES
KFC SuperCoaches who have stacked their forward lines would need to consider shifting 1-2 MID-FWDs to the midfield or bringing Walsh in as a midfielder with a plan to eventually swing him forward.
It might mean punting Harry Sheezel at some point in the second half of the year, moving Walsh forward and bringing in a fallen premium to your midfield.
Either way, Walsh would instantly become a must-have player if he gained FWD status (he might even be as a MID only).
Christian Petracca and Max Gawn are the other stars firmly on the watchlist after spending more time in attack in recent weeks.
Gawn had a 50-50 centre bounce share with Brodie Grundy against North Melbourne which helped tip him over the 35 per cent threshold needed to have FWD status added in the next batch of DPP changes.
Sam Walsh has spent 37 per cent of time forward in his three games this year.
Zach Merrett had a role change in round 7.
The Demons skipper has averaged about seven marks a game in his three completed matches this year, more than the career-best 5.5 marks he averaged in 2022.
Simon Goodwin seems keen to use Gawn in a more attacking role after the arrival of Brodie Grundy, which bodes well for him becoming a RUC-FWD after reaching 36 per cent time forward this week.
Petracca has moved to 32 per cent forward (up from 31 per cent) after Goodwin used nine different on-ballers at centre bounces during Melbourne’s romp against the Roos.
Petracca attended a season-low 41 per cent, his lowest percentage of centre bounces recorded in last the past four seasons.
The extra time in attack looks certain to continue after Petracca dominated with three goals and 35 disposals against North Melbourne.
And that could mean prior to round 12, many KFC SuperCoaches will have at least two must-haves to add to their forward lines.
Max Gawn has tipped over the 35 per cent threshold for FWD status.
After scores of 98 and 80 since his return from a knee injury, it’s hard to be as definitive on Gawn and whether he would be a lock with FWD status.
What is certain is he would provide RUC cover in the event of injury (as a forward) and has a huge points ceiling.
Both of those factors are big ticks for big Max, as is his price.
Gawn is likely to cost less than $500k, which would only and to his appeal should he gain DPP.
Zach Merrett is the other premium scorer Champion Data’s stats guru Fantasy Freako has put on the radar after he spent 33 per cent of time forward against Geelong.
Merrett was only at 38 per cent of centre bounces against the Cats as Jake Stringer attended a season-high 80 per cent in a tactical shift.
Put Merrett on your watch list for the next few weeks but he’s more likely to gain FWD status after round 17 than round 11, should the extra time in attack continue.
The player all but guaranteed to become DEF-FWD is Port Adelaide rookie Dylan Williams.
Williams needs to play two more games to be eligible for DPP but has spent 97 per cent time in defence.
He is listed as FWD only in KFC SuperCoach.
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) MIDFIELD68%FORWARD 32%
DYLAN WILLIAMS - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)DEFENCE 97%FORWARD 3%
TRAVIS BOAK - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)MIDFIELD 91%FORWARD 9%
WILL ASHCROFT - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)MIDFIELD77%FORWARD 23%
BRODIE GRUNDY - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)RUCK86%FORWARD 14%
SAM WALSH - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITION TIME IN POSITION (season)DEFENCE2%MIDFIELD 61%FORWARD 37%
JACK MACRAE - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 1%MIDFIELD72%FORWARD 27%
CALLUM MILLS - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 25%MIDFIELD62%FORWARD 13%
JAYDEN SHORT - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 59%MIDFIELD27%FORWARD 14%
JACK SINCLAIR - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 75%MIDFIELD25%
MAX GAWN - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) RUCK 64%FORWARD 36%
Four of the best scorers in KFC SuperCoach are in the frame to become DPPs in what would be a huge mid-season shake-up. See the latest time in position stats after round 7 here.
Michael Voss can become KFC SuperCoaches’ favourite coach in the next four weeks if he continues with a plan which has Sam Walsh in the mix to become FWD-MID.
Walsh has often started at half forward during his three matches this year and only attended eight centre bounces in the Blues’ 108-point thrashing of West Coast.
The 22-year-old, who is averaging 117 KFC SuperCoach points a game, started at half forward on several occasions against the Eagles before pushing up the ground into midfield.
Walsh’s round 7 role pushed his time spent forward to 37 per cent, putting the Blues star on track to have FWD status added after round 11.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE ALL THE KEY TIME IN POSITION NUMBERS
Walsh needs to play at least three of the four games before then to be eligible for DPP but his possible FWD addition is sure to send shockwaves through KFC SuperCoach.
Tim Taranto (117.6) is the only FWD with a better average than Walsh and the Carlton star’s average is six points more than second-ranked FWD Jeremy Cameron.
Walsh rose in price by $1k this round and is projected to be in the range of $580k-610k after round 11.
DPP RULES
- A minimum of six games is required to be considered for DPP before Round 12.
- Players must play at least 35 per cent in a position to have DPP added.
- The next DPP additions take place after Round 11 and before Round 12.
- Players can only have a maximum of two positions.
KFC SuperCoaches who have stacked their forward lines would need to consider shifting 1-2 MID-FWDs to the midfield or bringing Walsh in as a midfielder with a plan to eventually swing him forward.
It might mean punting Harry Sheezel at some point in the second half of the year, moving Walsh forward and bringing in a fallen premium to your midfield.
Either way, Walsh would instantly become a must-have player if he gained FWD status (he might even be as a MID only).
Christian Petracca and Max Gawn are the other stars firmly on the watchlist after spending more time in attack in recent weeks.
Gawn had a 50-50 centre bounce share with Brodie Grundy against North Melbourne which helped tip him over the 35 per cent threshold needed to have FWD status added in the next batch of DPP changes.
Sam Walsh has spent 37 per cent of time forward in his three games this year.
Zach Merrett had a role change in round 7.
The Demons skipper has averaged about seven marks a game in his three completed matches this year, more than the career-best 5.5 marks he averaged in 2022.
Simon Goodwin seems keen to use Gawn in a more attacking role after the arrival of Brodie Grundy, which bodes well for him becoming a RUC-FWD after reaching 36 per cent time forward this week.
Petracca has moved to 32 per cent forward (up from 31 per cent) after Goodwin used nine different on-ballers at centre bounces during Melbourne’s romp against the Roos.
Petracca attended a season-low 41 per cent, his lowest percentage of centre bounces recorded in last the past four seasons.
The extra time in attack looks certain to continue after Petracca dominated with three goals and 35 disposals against North Melbourne.
And that could mean prior to round 12, many KFC SuperCoaches will have at least two must-haves to add to their forward lines.
Max Gawn has tipped over the 35 per cent threshold for FWD status.
After scores of 98 and 80 since his return from a knee injury, it’s hard to be as definitive on Gawn and whether he would be a lock with FWD status.
What is certain is he would provide RUC cover in the event of injury (as a forward) and has a huge points ceiling.
Both of those factors are big ticks for big Max, as is his price.
Gawn is likely to cost less than $500k, which would only and to his appeal should he gain DPP.
Zach Merrett is the other premium scorer Champion Data’s stats guru Fantasy Freako has put on the radar after he spent 33 per cent of time forward against Geelong.
33% of game time as a forward for Zach Merrett last round is interesting. One to keep an eye on in the coming weeks. #SuperCoach#AFLFantasy
— Fantasy Freako (@FantasyFreako) May 1, 2023
But those hoping to get the Bombers captain as a FWD in round 12 are likely being optimistic as he has spent almost 90 per cent of the season as a midfielder.Merrett was only at 38 per cent of centre bounces against the Cats as Jake Stringer attended a season-high 80 per cent in a tactical shift.
Put Merrett on your watch list for the next few weeks but he’s more likely to gain FWD status after round 17 than round 11, should the extra time in attack continue.
The player all but guaranteed to become DEF-FWD is Port Adelaide rookie Dylan Williams.
Williams needs to play two more games to be eligible for DPP but has spent 97 per cent time in defence.
He is listed as FWD only in KFC SuperCoach.
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) MIDFIELD68%FORWARD 32%
DYLAN WILLIAMS - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)DEFENCE 97%FORWARD 3%
TRAVIS BOAK - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)MIDFIELD 91%FORWARD 9%
WILL ASHCROFT - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)MIDFIELD77%FORWARD 23%
BRODIE GRUNDY - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season)RUCK86%FORWARD 14%
SAM WALSH - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITION TIME IN POSITION (season)DEFENCE2%MIDFIELD 61%FORWARD 37%
JACK MACRAE - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 1%MIDFIELD72%FORWARD 27%
CALLUM MILLS - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 25%MIDFIELD62%FORWARD 13%
JAYDEN SHORT - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 59%MIDFIELD27%FORWARD 14%
JACK SINCLAIR - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) DEFENCE 75%MIDFIELD25%
MAX GAWN - TIME IN POSITION TO ROUND 7
POSITIONTIME IN POSITION (season) RUCK 64%FORWARD 36%
Is it just me or is there no way Sam Walsh plays enough forward to maintain that %age, so it's all kind of academic? He's just being hidden there working his way back from injury
The only premiums I can see from that list maintaining it enough are Gawn, Mills (because Longmire pulls this random stuff), and maybe Petracca (I can't put together a meaningful reason why though).
The only premiums I can see from that list maintaining it enough are Gawn, Mills (because Longmire pulls this random stuff), and maybe Petracca (I can't put together a meaningful reason why though).
33% time forward for Zerrett is interesting for SC, but it's indicative of how much we are missing 2MP and a settled forward line this season.
He does his best work on ball and as a distributor off half-back.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing how Weideman and 2MP work when the latter is fit again.
All that aside, if Zerrett gets DPP, he's a definite target - even though we are spoiled for forward DPP options.
He does his best work on ball and as a distributor off half-back.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing how Weideman and 2MP work when the latter is fit again.
All that aside, if Zerrett gets DPP, he's a definite target - even though we are spoiled for forward DPP options.
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Not sure how they rate the %, is it where they start at a CBA or where his heat map is?
Because last year Voss liked starting Walsh forward (hff) then he would just run in the midfield as Carlton’s +1 the opposition just kept an extra +1 in the backs. Good for Walsh not so good for Harry and Charlie. Lasted for a good chunk of the season as we have Cripps, Hewett, Cerra and Kennedy/Ed to share the CBAs.
Because last year Voss liked starting Walsh forward (hff) then he would just run in the midfield as Carlton’s +1 the opposition just kept an extra +1 in the backs. Good for Walsh not so good for Harry and Charlie. Lasted for a good chunk of the season as we have Cripps, Hewett, Cerra and Kennedy/Ed to share the CBAs.
SuperCoach Plus: 11 things you need to know for round 8 of the 2023 AFL season
A Nick Daicos warning, Will Setterfield red alert, key Tim Taranto numbers and this week’s best captain and rookie choices – plus more nuggets from SuperCoach Plus.
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Welcome to upgrade season.
This is the time of year when serious KFC SuperCoach players make their move.
Cash cows we purchased early for bargain basement prices have appreciated and are ready to be sent to pasture – and replaced by the big guns who can deliver big points every week.
Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. But SuperCoach Plus is here to help.
SuperCoach Plus is a treasure trove of stats and tools to help you make the best KFC SuperCoach calls. Access See Break Evens, price and score projections for every player, an updated injury list, bye planner and lots more. And SuperCoach Plus subscribers can see live KFC SuperCoach scores for every AFL game in the 2023 season.
And you get exclusive weekly analysis articles just like this one!
Here are 11 nuggets to help your team this week.
1. SETTERFIELD STOPS
More than 50,000 coaches traded in Will Setterfield before his first price movement in round 3, and they have enjoyed a price bump of almost $100,000 since. But that profit is starting to evaporate, with Setterfield losing $17,000 in value over the past two weeks. After scoring a season-high 147 in round 2, Setterfield hasn’t got near that since – culminating in a season-low 51 points on the weekend. He had a season-low kicking efficiency of 43 per cent against the Cats and made just two tackle attempts (one effective tackle). He has been used in a defensive role in recent weeks, assigned to play on Tom Green, Clayton Oliver, Tom Mitchell, and Patrick Dangerfield – not a great sign for his KFC SuperCoach output. He has a Break Even of 117 this week and a projected score of just 78 against the Power. That would result in another $17,000 price hit before his value stabilises at around $400,000 in round 9.
2. DAICOS KRYPTONITE
Nick Daicos had his first ‘failure’ of the season on Sunday, scoring 72 points against the Crows – his first tally under 109 in seven rounds. Ben Keays became the first player this season to quell his influence despite conceding 25 disposals to him when they were matched up. Overall, only 15 of Daicos’s 27 disposals for the match were effective. He won a season-low four contested possessions and had a kicking efficiency of just 47 per cent, also a season-low return. Daicos had a disposal efficiency of just 60 per cent when he was under no pressure – down from 100 per cent in each of his previous two games. He is still the No.1 ranked defender in KFC SuperCoach but it might be smart to avoid him as a captaincy option this week with more attention likely from Sydney stopper Ryan Clarke.
3. BLUES BLITZ
Carlton’s obliteration of West Coast on Saturday night was one of the great all-time KFC SuperCoach wipeouts. Nine Carlton players passed 100 points, led by Charlie Curnow’s 186 and Patrick Cripps’ 153, with Nic Newman and Adam Cerra also topping 130. In contrast, the Eagles’ best return was 94 points from Liam Duggan. In total the Blues piled on 2114 points – the third-most by a team since 2018. West Coast has given up more KFC SuperCoach points to opponents than any other team in 2023, followed closely by North Melbourne and Hawthorn. Carlton, meanwhile, has given up the fewest points in the AFL.
4. ENGLISH KRYPTONITE
Tim English’s run of six straight 130-plus scores came to an abrupt end against Hawthorn. Ned Reeves and Max Ramsden don’t look like a powerhouse ruck combination on paper, but the Hawks have done a great job this season at restricting their opponents – heading into round 7, the Hawks had conceded an average of 72 points to opposition ruckmen, the second-fewest in the competition. On Saturday, English posted a season-low 11 disposals and five contested possessions. He had nine hitouts-to-advantage, while another nine were directly sharked by the opposition – losing a total of seven points from this source. Overall, English lost the head-to-head hitout-to-advantage battle with Reeves 12-6.
5. TARANTO FLIES FLAG
Richmond has issues all over the field and trade decisions will come under scrutiny after a one-win start to the season, but Tim Taranto is delivering on his end of the deal. The former Giant is averaging career-highs across the board – 31 disposals, 425m gained, 13 contested possessions, six clearances, seven score involvements and seven tackles. And, most importantly for his 111,000 owners, a career-high 118 KFC SuperCoach points – ranking him as the No.1 forward in the game. His price has increased more than $100,000 since round 1 and now sits at $603,400. Taranto’s kicking has been a topic of discussion this year, and his kicking efficiency has dropped from 60.9 per cent last year to 47.6 per cent this season. He has had 15 clanger kicks, but he isn’t the only ball-winner to register high numbers in that statistic – Stephen Coniglio and Clayton Oliver have both had 19 each.
6. ROOKIE TO THE RESCUE
Alex Cincotta was added to 27,000 teams last week and he’s the most popular trade-in this week as well, with another 22,000 teams pouncing on Carlton’s mature-age bubble boy. Following scores of 67 and 88 in his first two games, Cincotta – who is priced at just $102,400 – has a Break Even of -97 this round, the lowest in the competition. He is projected to jump $63,000 in value even with a modest score of 42 against the Lions. Almost as importantly, he can provide valuable bench cover across two lines thanks to his DEF/MID eligibility. Sam Simpson (-43), Ryan Angwin (-33) and Brynn Tackle (-32) are also on the bubble and set to jump in value if they play their third games this weekend.
7. CAPTAINS CORNER
Round 7 produced some big captain scores and there are some good options across round 8, starting with Lachie Neale on Friday night – he averages 128 in his past five games against Carlton. Clayton Oliver is always a safe pick and should go big against the Suns – he averages 131 in his past three against them, while Christian Petracca averages 127 in the same period. Marcus Bontempelli averages 116 in his past three against GWS and if we look at the teams giving up bulk points, Tim Taranto could be an option against the Eagles and Jack Sinclair (140) and Jack Steele (154) both went big against the Kangaroos last year.
8. STEWART’S EARLY CROW
Tom Stewart owners should seriously consider putting the VC or C on him on Saturday afternoon. He averages 135 in his past three against Adelaide and 123 KFC SuperCoach points in his past seven games at GMHBA Stadium. The last time these teams met, in round 11 last year, he had 40 disposals, 16 marks and 174 points. Stewart is averaging 107.7 KFC SuperCoach points this year – and 125 since returning from injury in round 3.
9. KING-SIZED BARGAIN
Last week we highlighted Oscar Allen as a bargain that got away for most coaches, and Gold Coast spearhead Ben King can be placed in the same category. After starting the season with a score of 19 against Sydney, and adding 23 and 31 in rounds 4 and 5, he has gone bang – posting 104 against North Melbourne and backing it up with 100 against Richmond after kicking 9.0 across both matches. His price shot up $47,500 after round 7 and he enters round 8 with a Break Even of -47, so there is a lot more cash to be made for his 12,000 owners – SuperCoach Plus projects he’ll hit $330k in round 10 after starting the year at $176,300. Maybe we should consider key forward cheapies after all.
10. CHEAPIE CHAD
Many KFC SuperCoaches will have fond memories of owning Chad Wingard in the past, notably in 2015 when he averaged 97.8 points across 22 games. He also topped the 90-point mark in 2017 and 2021. But his output has nosedived since and this year he is averaging a career-low 42.2 points a game. That includes an injury-affected score of 4 against GWS and a sub-affected 15 the next week against Geelong. As a result his price has plummeted more than $95,000 to sit at an almost rookie level $256,600. His scores the past two weeks have shown signs of improvement, posting 70 and 75 points, and he has a Break Even of 1 this week. Bargain, anyone?
11. SUNS STEAL
Speaking of extreme KFC SuperCoach bargains, Gold Coast’s Rory Atkins makes the top 10 of traded-in players this week, with more than 3000 coaches seeing something they like in the former Crow. Atkins played his first game for the season on Sunday against Richmond, posting 89 points from 25 disposals (18 kicks), 11 marks and five intercepts. He also took two kick-ins. They are handy numbers but not outstanding, but the appeal is clearly Atkins’ price – he’s valued at just $203,900 and has DEF/MID eligibility. It’s understandable that coaches are looking for value but it’s worth bearing in mind that Atkins averaged 32 in nine matches last year and 46 from eight games the year before. At least hold off until after his second game – against the Demons – before committing!
A Nick Daicos warning, Will Setterfield red alert, key Tim Taranto numbers and this week’s best captain and rookie choices – plus more nuggets from SuperCoach Plus.
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Here are 11 nuggets to help your team this week.
1. SETTERFIELD STOPS
More than 50,000 coaches traded in Will Setterfield before his first price movement in round 3, and they have enjoyed a price bump of almost $100,000 since. But that profit is starting to evaporate, with Setterfield losing $17,000 in value over the past two weeks. After scoring a season-high 147 in round 2, Setterfield hasn’t got near that since – culminating in a season-low 51 points on the weekend. He had a season-low kicking efficiency of 43 per cent against the Cats and made just two tackle attempts (one effective tackle). He has been used in a defensive role in recent weeks, assigned to play on Tom Green, Clayton Oliver, Tom Mitchell, and Patrick Dangerfield – not a great sign for his KFC SuperCoach output. He has a Break Even of 117 this week and a projected score of just 78 against the Power. That would result in another $17,000 price hit before his value stabilises at around $400,000 in round 9.
2. DAICOS KRYPTONITE
Nick Daicos had his first ‘failure’ of the season on Sunday, scoring 72 points against the Crows – his first tally under 109 in seven rounds. Ben Keays became the first player this season to quell his influence despite conceding 25 disposals to him when they were matched up. Overall, only 15 of Daicos’s 27 disposals for the match were effective. He won a season-low four contested possessions and had a kicking efficiency of just 47 per cent, also a season-low return. Daicos had a disposal efficiency of just 60 per cent when he was under no pressure – down from 100 per cent in each of his previous two games. He is still the No.1 ranked defender in KFC SuperCoach but it might be smart to avoid him as a captaincy option this week with more attention likely from Sydney stopper Ryan Clarke.
3. BLUES BLITZ
Carlton’s obliteration of West Coast on Saturday night was one of the great all-time KFC SuperCoach wipeouts. Nine Carlton players passed 100 points, led by Charlie Curnow’s 186 and Patrick Cripps’ 153, with Nic Newman and Adam Cerra also topping 130. In contrast, the Eagles’ best return was 94 points from Liam Duggan. In total the Blues piled on 2114 points – the third-most by a team since 2018. West Coast has given up more KFC SuperCoach points to opponents than any other team in 2023, followed closely by North Melbourne and Hawthorn. Carlton, meanwhile, has given up the fewest points in the AFL.
4. ENGLISH KRYPTONITE
Tim English’s run of six straight 130-plus scores came to an abrupt end against Hawthorn. Ned Reeves and Max Ramsden don’t look like a powerhouse ruck combination on paper, but the Hawks have done a great job this season at restricting their opponents – heading into round 7, the Hawks had conceded an average of 72 points to opposition ruckmen, the second-fewest in the competition. On Saturday, English posted a season-low 11 disposals and five contested possessions. He had nine hitouts-to-advantage, while another nine were directly sharked by the opposition – losing a total of seven points from this source. Overall, English lost the head-to-head hitout-to-advantage battle with Reeves 12-6.
5. TARANTO FLIES FLAG
Richmond has issues all over the field and trade decisions will come under scrutiny after a one-win start to the season, but Tim Taranto is delivering on his end of the deal. The former Giant is averaging career-highs across the board – 31 disposals, 425m gained, 13 contested possessions, six clearances, seven score involvements and seven tackles. And, most importantly for his 111,000 owners, a career-high 118 KFC SuperCoach points – ranking him as the No.1 forward in the game. His price has increased more than $100,000 since round 1 and now sits at $603,400. Taranto’s kicking has been a topic of discussion this year, and his kicking efficiency has dropped from 60.9 per cent last year to 47.6 per cent this season. He has had 15 clanger kicks, but he isn’t the only ball-winner to register high numbers in that statistic – Stephen Coniglio and Clayton Oliver have both had 19 each.
6. ROOKIE TO THE RESCUE
Alex Cincotta was added to 27,000 teams last week and he’s the most popular trade-in this week as well, with another 22,000 teams pouncing on Carlton’s mature-age bubble boy. Following scores of 67 and 88 in his first two games, Cincotta – who is priced at just $102,400 – has a Break Even of -97 this round, the lowest in the competition. He is projected to jump $63,000 in value even with a modest score of 42 against the Lions. Almost as importantly, he can provide valuable bench cover across two lines thanks to his DEF/MID eligibility. Sam Simpson (-43), Ryan Angwin (-33) and Brynn Tackle (-32) are also on the bubble and set to jump in value if they play their third games this weekend.
7. CAPTAINS CORNER
Round 7 produced some big captain scores and there are some good options across round 8, starting with Lachie Neale on Friday night – he averages 128 in his past five games against Carlton. Clayton Oliver is always a safe pick and should go big against the Suns – he averages 131 in his past three against them, while Christian Petracca averages 127 in the same period. Marcus Bontempelli averages 116 in his past three against GWS and if we look at the teams giving up bulk points, Tim Taranto could be an option against the Eagles and Jack Sinclair (140) and Jack Steele (154) both went big against the Kangaroos last year.
8. STEWART’S EARLY CROW
Tom Stewart owners should seriously consider putting the VC or C on him on Saturday afternoon. He averages 135 in his past three against Adelaide and 123 KFC SuperCoach points in his past seven games at GMHBA Stadium. The last time these teams met, in round 11 last year, he had 40 disposals, 16 marks and 174 points. Stewart is averaging 107.7 KFC SuperCoach points this year – and 125 since returning from injury in round 3.
9. KING-SIZED BARGAIN
Last week we highlighted Oscar Allen as a bargain that got away for most coaches, and Gold Coast spearhead Ben King can be placed in the same category. After starting the season with a score of 19 against Sydney, and adding 23 and 31 in rounds 4 and 5, he has gone bang – posting 104 against North Melbourne and backing it up with 100 against Richmond after kicking 9.0 across both matches. His price shot up $47,500 after round 7 and he enters round 8 with a Break Even of -47, so there is a lot more cash to be made for his 12,000 owners – SuperCoach Plus projects he’ll hit $330k in round 10 after starting the year at $176,300. Maybe we should consider key forward cheapies after all.
10. CHEAPIE CHAD
Many KFC SuperCoaches will have fond memories of owning Chad Wingard in the past, notably in 2015 when he averaged 97.8 points across 22 games. He also topped the 90-point mark in 2017 and 2021. But his output has nosedived since and this year he is averaging a career-low 42.2 points a game. That includes an injury-affected score of 4 against GWS and a sub-affected 15 the next week against Geelong. As a result his price has plummeted more than $95,000 to sit at an almost rookie level $256,600. His scores the past two weeks have shown signs of improvement, posting 70 and 75 points, and he has a Break Even of 1 this week. Bargain, anyone?
11. SUNS STEAL
Speaking of extreme KFC SuperCoach bargains, Gold Coast’s Rory Atkins makes the top 10 of traded-in players this week, with more than 3000 coaches seeing something they like in the former Crow. Atkins played his first game for the season on Sunday against Richmond, posting 89 points from 25 disposals (18 kicks), 11 marks and five intercepts. He also took two kick-ins. They are handy numbers but not outstanding, but the appeal is clearly Atkins’ price – he’s valued at just $203,900 and has DEF/MID eligibility. It’s understandable that coaches are looking for value but it’s worth bearing in mind that Atkins averaged 32 in nine matches last year and 46 from eight games the year before. At least hold off until after his second game – against the Demons – before committing!
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The Snitch: Inside the Fremantle Dockers’ secret leadership crisis talks as season sinks
The SnitchThe West Australian
Thu, 4 May 2023 6:00PM
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The Snitch lives and thrives by the slogan — patience is a key element of success.
But 24km down the Kwinana Freeway, where the Fremantle Dockers live in the suburb of that very name, it’s been like hanging on to a simulated answering service for so long you want to hang up but you don’t want to at the same time in case you get through in the next 30 seconds.
“Welcome to the Fremantle premiership line. Your estimated wait time is (cue Greensleeves music) 28 years.”
And counting.
The Snitch: Fremantle Dockers players painting the town purple after 49-point loss to Western Bulldogs
The Snitch: West Coast hold crisis talks over information leaks to The West Australian
Earning the right to take part at the business end of an AFL season has been elusive for the team in purple, as hard to find as a car parking bay at Optus Stadium or business suits at Freo market.
Freo, the great teases of the AFL, had us all drooling at the prospect of a mighty 2023. A stirring post-season comeback win at Optus against the Bulldogs in the 2022 post-season fooled Dockers diehards into believing top four was not only a possibility but a probability.
And from there? We sit, 2 and 5, broken-hearted and doing much head-scratching.
But this week the Snitch hears the new leadership group at Fremantle decided to do something about it and have their own pow wow.
Alex Pearce has had a tough start to the year. 2023 Getty Images
Captain Alex Pearce, vice-captains Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong, deputy vice-captains Hayden Young, Sam Switkowski and Jaeger O’Meara put it all on the table as they searched for answers to their ailments: How do we get more ground balls and contested possession? How can we take a mark in the forward 50? What holiday spots should we book in September?
Everything was put on the line, but according to the Snitch’s sources, not much came out the other end.
At least they can beat up on Hawthorn, the competition’s youngest team and 1-6 itself, on Saturday night at Optus Stadium.
The SnitchThe West Australian
Thu, 4 May 2023 6:00PM
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The Snitch lives and thrives by the slogan — patience is a key element of success.
But 24km down the Kwinana Freeway, where the Fremantle Dockers live in the suburb of that very name, it’s been like hanging on to a simulated answering service for so long you want to hang up but you don’t want to at the same time in case you get through in the next 30 seconds.
“Welcome to the Fremantle premiership line. Your estimated wait time is (cue Greensleeves music) 28 years.”
And counting.
The Snitch: Fremantle Dockers players painting the town purple after 49-point loss to Western Bulldogs
The Snitch: West Coast hold crisis talks over information leaks to The West Australian
Earning the right to take part at the business end of an AFL season has been elusive for the team in purple, as hard to find as a car parking bay at Optus Stadium or business suits at Freo market.
Freo, the great teases of the AFL, had us all drooling at the prospect of a mighty 2023. A stirring post-season comeback win at Optus against the Bulldogs in the 2022 post-season fooled Dockers diehards into believing top four was not only a possibility but a probability.
And from there? We sit, 2 and 5, broken-hearted and doing much head-scratching.
But this week the Snitch hears the new leadership group at Fremantle decided to do something about it and have their own pow wow.
Captain Alex Pearce, vice-captains Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong, deputy vice-captains Hayden Young, Sam Switkowski and Jaeger O’Meara put it all on the table as they searched for answers to their ailments: How do we get more ground balls and contested possession? How can we take a mark in the forward 50? What holiday spots should we book in September?
Everything was put on the line, but according to the Snitch’s sources, not much came out the other end.
At least they can beat up on Hawthorn, the competition’s youngest team and 1-6 itself, on Saturday night at Optus Stadium.
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No, not based on where you get possessions is my understanding. Purely on where you are relatively to a ruck contest.
For instance, if ball is i50 for Geelong (vs Richmond), defenders for Geelong are between centre and i50 arc due to forward press. After tap, Taranto roves ball and does dump kick out which Stewart marks 70m out from goal, that is still defense.
For instance, if ball is i50 for Geelong (vs Richmond), defenders for Geelong are between centre and i50 arc due to forward press. After tap, Taranto roves ball and does dump kick out which Stewart marks 70m out from goal, that is still defense.
KFC SuperCoach round 10 trade guide: Best rookies and targets for your team
A rookie who has played five games but lost more than $40,000 could be the key to unlocking your KFC SuperCoach trades this week. See all our top trade targets, from premiums to cheapies.
Tim Michell, Al Paton and Dan Batten
So much for being on cloud nine.
Round 9 was supposed to be the week when Kade Chandler took another step toward an easy premium upgrade, Blake Drury provided an easy rookie trade and Jacob Hopper confirmed he was a safe midfield pick until Richmond’s bye for thousands of sides, if not beyond.
If there’s one thing we know about KFC SuperCoach, especially this year, it doesn’t work that way.
Chandler scored just on his 42 Break Even, Drury scored 17 and Hopper was subbed with a calf injury on 43.
Then none of the three most-popular captaincy picks – Clayton Oliver, Marcus Bontempelli and Jordan Dawson – reached 120 points.
Oliver’s 119 looked more like 150 when Dawson scored 89 against St Kilda, leaving about 8 per cent of coaches tearing their hair out.
Then there was Jack Steele icing his knee in the last quarter against Adelaide, Rory Laird subbed after being crunched, Callum Mills injured on 4 and Noah Anderson given the Ryan Crowley treatment by Xavier O’Neill.
Round 9 was a shocker for many, but now you can find a silver lining by maximising your trades of Hopper, Chandler and other rookies who have peaked in the next two weeks before the byes.
Yes, if you thought this weekend was full of carnage, the byes are just around the corner.
But honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way in KFC SuperCoach.
Here are our top trade targets for round 10:
Darcy Cameron $494,000 RUC-FWD
The Collingwood ruckman is due to return from a knee injury this week and has a break even of 53. Cameron was one of the best-performed forward options in KFC SuperCoach in the opening three rounds with scores of 103, 137 and 89. This will be the last week for a while you’re likely to be able to buy him for under $500k, but it might be worth paying a little more to see how much ruck time he plays on his return in case he’s eased back. That will also give you a chance to weigh up how many up how many of the new round 12 DPP forward additions you want and whether you can squeeze them and Cameron into your forward line. Max Gawn, Sam Walsh and Christian Petracca are bigger priorities if they get DPP.
Sam Walsh $610,400 MID
The ever-reliable Carlton star could be a FWD-MID this time next week which would be a game changer in KFC SuperCoach. Walsh has five consecutive tons since returning from off-season back surgery and is averaging 114.2 after scoring 117 in Saturday night’s loss to Western Bulldogs. He will be a must-have if he gains forward status but is a great option for your KFC SuperCoach team regardless as a MID only. Even with the Blues struggling he has kept his run of 25+ disposal games going and as long as he’s racking up plenty of ball, Walsh is likely to score well. You could potentially trade Kade Chandler and Jacob Hopper to Walsh and a rookie this week.
Lachie Neale $574,700 MID
The Lions co-captain hasn’t been as dominant as past seasons in KFC SuperCoach yet is still averaging 107 points after nine matches this year. His price has dropped by about $100k since the start of the season, making Neale a very attractive option as a fallen premium. He’s only averaging 92.3 points in the past month, so you might want to hold off until after Brisbane’s round 12 bye and hope he’s still on the right side of $600k. He’s got Gold Coast and Adelaide before the bye who he posted 123 and 115 against last year respectively.
Zach Merrett $564,100 MID
The Bombers skipper looked set for a huge score at halftime against Brisbane on Saturday night but only had eight disposals after the main break. Merrett surprisingly spent time at half forward despite Darcy Parish’s injury, only attending 13 centre bounces (less than Jye Caldwell). That means Merrett’s price has dropped again from $582k ahead of a very attractive run of fixtures before the bye. Essendon takes on Richmond, West Coast and North Melbourne in its next three matches, teams Merrett scored 150, 111 and 140 against last year. Just be mindful if you’re trading him in due to that run, he’s likely to get Xavier O’Neill for company when Essendon takes on the Eagles.
James Sicily $546,100 DEF
It can a serious rollercoaster having the Hawks captain in your KFC SuperCoach but the good weeks are seriously good. Sicily was huge in a team obliterated by Melbourne, scoring a season-high 134 points to beat his break even of 113 and send his price back up from $537k. He had 27 disposals, 10 intercepts and reeled in eight marks. His break even will be high again this week but Hawthorn takes on West Coast and you sense Sicily could have a field day - especially if Jack Darling is out injured. The battling Eagles have been leaking KFC SuperCoach points all year and Sicily posted 114 points when they last met in round 18 last season. Before you commit to Sicily, check how you’re placed for round 14. It’s looming as the toughest of the bye rounds for KFC SuperCoach with a host of popular premiums having a week off.
Matt Rowell $542,500 MID
Eating grass pre-match might seem odd but who’s to argue when it produces performances like this? Rowell was incredible against the Eagles, scoring 165 points from 29 disposals and an insane 17 tackles. And it wasn’t the first time he has gone big against West Coast. He doesn’t get to play them again this season but on recent form there could be more big scores coming – Rowell now averages 118 from his past five games with four of those scores over 100. Is this the coming of age we’ve been hoping for since Rowell’s brilliant start to his KFC SuperCoach career, when he averaged 126.5 in his first four games? If it is, he’s a steal at his round 10 price. And as an added bonus he has the Suns’ very friendly round 13 bye.
A rookie who has played five games but lost more than $40,000 could be the key to unlocking your KFC SuperCoach trades this week. See all our top trade targets, from premiums to cheapies.
Tim Michell, Al Paton and Dan Batten
So much for being on cloud nine.
Round 9 was supposed to be the week when Kade Chandler took another step toward an easy premium upgrade, Blake Drury provided an easy rookie trade and Jacob Hopper confirmed he was a safe midfield pick until Richmond’s bye for thousands of sides, if not beyond.
If there’s one thing we know about KFC SuperCoach, especially this year, it doesn’t work that way.
Chandler scored just on his 42 Break Even, Drury scored 17 and Hopper was subbed with a calf injury on 43.
Then none of the three most-popular captaincy picks – Clayton Oliver, Marcus Bontempelli and Jordan Dawson – reached 120 points.
Oliver’s 119 looked more like 150 when Dawson scored 89 against St Kilda, leaving about 8 per cent of coaches tearing their hair out.
Then there was Jack Steele icing his knee in the last quarter against Adelaide, Rory Laird subbed after being crunched, Callum Mills injured on 4 and Noah Anderson given the Ryan Crowley treatment by Xavier O’Neill.
Round 9 was a shocker for many, but now you can find a silver lining by maximising your trades of Hopper, Chandler and other rookies who have peaked in the next two weeks before the byes.
Yes, if you thought this weekend was full of carnage, the byes are just around the corner.
But honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way in KFC SuperCoach.
Here are our top trade targets for round 10:
Darcy Cameron $494,000 RUC-FWD
The Collingwood ruckman is due to return from a knee injury this week and has a break even of 53. Cameron was one of the best-performed forward options in KFC SuperCoach in the opening three rounds with scores of 103, 137 and 89. This will be the last week for a while you’re likely to be able to buy him for under $500k, but it might be worth paying a little more to see how much ruck time he plays on his return in case he’s eased back. That will also give you a chance to weigh up how many up how many of the new round 12 DPP forward additions you want and whether you can squeeze them and Cameron into your forward line. Max Gawn, Sam Walsh and Christian Petracca are bigger priorities if they get DPP.
Sam Walsh $610,400 MID
The ever-reliable Carlton star could be a FWD-MID this time next week which would be a game changer in KFC SuperCoach. Walsh has five consecutive tons since returning from off-season back surgery and is averaging 114.2 after scoring 117 in Saturday night’s loss to Western Bulldogs. He will be a must-have if he gains forward status but is a great option for your KFC SuperCoach team regardless as a MID only. Even with the Blues struggling he has kept his run of 25+ disposal games going and as long as he’s racking up plenty of ball, Walsh is likely to score well. You could potentially trade Kade Chandler and Jacob Hopper to Walsh and a rookie this week.
Lachie Neale $574,700 MID
The Lions co-captain hasn’t been as dominant as past seasons in KFC SuperCoach yet is still averaging 107 points after nine matches this year. His price has dropped by about $100k since the start of the season, making Neale a very attractive option as a fallen premium. He’s only averaging 92.3 points in the past month, so you might want to hold off until after Brisbane’s round 12 bye and hope he’s still on the right side of $600k. He’s got Gold Coast and Adelaide before the bye who he posted 123 and 115 against last year respectively.
Zach Merrett $564,100 MID
The Bombers skipper looked set for a huge score at halftime against Brisbane on Saturday night but only had eight disposals after the main break. Merrett surprisingly spent time at half forward despite Darcy Parish’s injury, only attending 13 centre bounces (less than Jye Caldwell). That means Merrett’s price has dropped again from $582k ahead of a very attractive run of fixtures before the bye. Essendon takes on Richmond, West Coast and North Melbourne in its next three matches, teams Merrett scored 150, 111 and 140 against last year. Just be mindful if you’re trading him in due to that run, he’s likely to get Xavier O’Neill for company when Essendon takes on the Eagles.
James Sicily $546,100 DEF
It can a serious rollercoaster having the Hawks captain in your KFC SuperCoach but the good weeks are seriously good. Sicily was huge in a team obliterated by Melbourne, scoring a season-high 134 points to beat his break even of 113 and send his price back up from $537k. He had 27 disposals, 10 intercepts and reeled in eight marks. His break even will be high again this week but Hawthorn takes on West Coast and you sense Sicily could have a field day - especially if Jack Darling is out injured. The battling Eagles have been leaking KFC SuperCoach points all year and Sicily posted 114 points when they last met in round 18 last season. Before you commit to Sicily, check how you’re placed for round 14. It’s looming as the toughest of the bye rounds for KFC SuperCoach with a host of popular premiums having a week off.
Matt Rowell $542,500 MID
Eating grass pre-match might seem odd but who’s to argue when it produces performances like this? Rowell was incredible against the Eagles, scoring 165 points from 29 disposals and an insane 17 tackles. And it wasn’t the first time he has gone big against West Coast. He doesn’t get to play them again this season but on recent form there could be more big scores coming – Rowell now averages 118 from his past five games with four of those scores over 100. Is this the coming of age we’ve been hoping for since Rowell’s brilliant start to his KFC SuperCoach career, when he averaged 126.5 in his first four games? If it is, he’s a steal at his round 10 price. And as an added bonus he has the Suns’ very friendly round 13 bye.
Luke Parker $520,800 MID
Parker has been a reliable pick in KFC SuperCoach for about as long as we can remember, but this year his ownership sits at just 1 per cent. Those owners have enjoyed his recent form, scoring 100-plus in four consecutive games despite Sydney’s worries, helping himself to 97 disposals in the past three rounds. The highest of those scores is 116 but if you need a premium midfielder for close to $500,000 you could do a lot worse than a guy who has averaged more than 99 points a game for the last eight seasons.
Jordan De Goey $501,000 MID
The star Magpie scored his fifth hundred in eight games this year against GWS, racking up 31 disposals, kicking a goal and tallying 128 KFC SuperCoach points. Scores of 67 and 76 in rounds 7 and 8 have resulted in De Goey’s price heading back toward $500k despite him enjoying his best start to a KFC SuperCoach season ever. De Goey’s average has lifted to 103.8 after his heroics on Sunday and with games against Carlton, North Melbourne and West Coast coming up, he could be set for a monster run before the bye. De Goey might be the best value premium midfielder if you want to find money for a higher-priced rookie such as Bailey Humphrey this week.
Max Gawn $518,300 RUC
For those currently rolling with one premium ruckman (or a ruck you need an excuse to trade out), going early on Gawn is the POD play that can give you a massive edge over the rest. The rumours are true, Gawn is nearing FWD status, but the reason for going early centres on his round 10 opponent: Brynn Teakle. Todd Goldstein, 35 in July, gave the inexperienced Port ruckman a touch up for the ages at Blundstone Arena on Saturday, amassing 55 hit-outs, 24 disposals, 18 contested possessions, 11 clearances and 171 points. We know Gawn is sharing the duties with Brodie Grundy, but considering the Power ran with Sam Powell-Pepper (187cm) at times as Teakle’s deputy, a monster score looms for the bearded giant. He proved he doesn’t need to have big hitout numbers to score well with the ruck split, posting 130 points against the Suns a fortnight ago from 15 disposals, 17 hit-outs and two goals.
Max Gawn is a POD play this week that could pay off. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Matt Kennedy $347,300 MID
Not every coach will be keen (or able) to go one up, one down this week if they’re moving on the likes of Chandler and Hopper. That means looking for value around the same price and after a few weeks as sub, Kennedy stands out. He was back in Carlton’s best 22 on Saturday night, scoring 89 points (well short of his 152 break even). Kennedy scored 96, 110, 41 and 80 in the opening four rounds before managing 25 points and 36 in 32 minutes as the sub in rounds 7 and 8. After he started the year at $532k, you can now get Kennedy for about $200k less than that, which is why bargain hunters are eyeing him off. He’s unlikely to be in your finished team, but maybe he’ll make 100-150k and get you to one of your last midfielders. He’s by no means a perfect option but there’s no doubt he’s underpriced after averaging 96.7 last year.
Bailey Humphrey $213,400 FWD-MID
It may have been against the lowly Eagles, but Humphrey showed why Melbourne came with a godfather offer in its attempt to secure him in last year’s draft. Humphrey high-impact per possession game was on full display, with his 20 disposals, five tackles and a goal yielding 117 points. But he remains just $28.6k above his starting price after a sub affected game where he scored a dismal -3 points. However since being promoted to the starting line-up in the past two weeks, he has produced scores of 64 and 117, and even featured at five centre bounces against the Eagles. He has the lowest Break Even in the competition this week (-59) and looks to have the best job security of any bubble boy this week. Humphrey could prove to be handy cover during the byes with the Suns part of a two-team bye round and shapes as an attractive proposition with that ton in his price cycle for the next fortnight — especially for those that didn’t pay up for Rory Akins last week.
Tom Berry $123,900 FWD
Playing as a small pressure forward for Gold Coast isn’t a role that gets KFC SuperCoach players excited, but hopefully it’s one that Stuart Dew appreciates. Berry, who was traded to the Suns last October, logged 10 disposals, five tackles and two score involvements against the Eagles for a handy 48 KFC SuperCoach points. That followed 57 points from almost identical statistics on debut against the Demons a week earlier. Ben Ainsworth and Nick Holman are close to returns from injury so Berry could be on shaky ground, but if he can hold his spot for game three he could be the best option we have to downgrade a forward like Kade Chandler or Jacob van Rooyen.
Harry Sharp $123,900 MID
Some KFC SuperCoaches (including one contributor to this column) will remember Sharp from 2021 when they picked him in their starting team, played the first two rounds then wasn’t seen again for the rest of the season. At least this year we’ll get to see if he’s selected for his third match before selecting him. And his prospects look a lot stronger after collecting 13 touches and a goal against Carlton, then backing it up with 17 touches and 68 KFC SuperCoach points against Essendon. Sharp played four matches in 2022 but averaged only 17 points so don’t expect huge scores, but at least he’s available at rookie price.
Jack Bytel $116,300 MID
One of the only benefits of the sub rule change for KFC SuperCoach has been players used as the sub dropping in price. Just look at Nat Fyfe. After two games as the sub he has dropped to $267k with a break even of 101 against Geelong this round. On current projections he will be under $200k by round 14 - but enough about him. This week Bytel is the player you should be considering who has succumbed to the same sub fate after being used in that role in rounds 4 (10 points in nine minutes), 5 (14 points in 14 minutes), 8 (8 points in 23 minutes) and 9 (16 points in 38 minutes). Bytel started the season at almost $160k yet can be purchased this week for less than the price most rookies started at. Plus, he has a break even of 42, so he could be even cheaper next week if he’s sub again. Bytel averaged 122 ranking points a game last year in the VFL and rookie guru Dan Batten described him as a “forgotten man” in this year’s rookie bible. In two VFL matches this year he has had 35 and 39 disposals. Bytel’s job security is the obvious issue, but he’s next in line if Jack Steele doesn’t come up after spending the last 20 minutes of Sunday’s match against Adelaide icing his knee. Bytel scored 71 points in his only full game this year in round 1 against Fremantle when he had 16 disposals and seven tackles. He’s not a perfect solution to the current rookie issues by any means, but he probably has the best scoring potential of any rookie in the mix this round if he can crack the Saints’ best 22.
Blake Drury $102,400 FWD-MID
It’s rare for a rookie to score 17 in a 70-point loss and hold their spot, but the diminutive Drury might be the exception to the rule this week with the Kangaroos looking at five forced changes due to injury and suspension. More than 30,000 KFC SuperCoaches broke the age old rule and traded him in after his promising first game, where the young Roo managed 51 points. But despite dropping a stinker against the Power, he remains an option if you are desperate to save the extra $20k to grab a premium. You would have to wait team lists are out to be sure whether he holds his spot, and he would certainly be a pick you could bank on job security wise, but it could prove to be worth it if the premium you grab explodes and Drury can remain in Alastair Clarkson’s side. However, this is a massive if.
Parker has been a reliable pick in KFC SuperCoach for about as long as we can remember, but this year his ownership sits at just 1 per cent. Those owners have enjoyed his recent form, scoring 100-plus in four consecutive games despite Sydney’s worries, helping himself to 97 disposals in the past three rounds. The highest of those scores is 116 but if you need a premium midfielder for close to $500,000 you could do a lot worse than a guy who has averaged more than 99 points a game for the last eight seasons.
Jordan De Goey $501,000 MID
The star Magpie scored his fifth hundred in eight games this year against GWS, racking up 31 disposals, kicking a goal and tallying 128 KFC SuperCoach points. Scores of 67 and 76 in rounds 7 and 8 have resulted in De Goey’s price heading back toward $500k despite him enjoying his best start to a KFC SuperCoach season ever. De Goey’s average has lifted to 103.8 after his heroics on Sunday and with games against Carlton, North Melbourne and West Coast coming up, he could be set for a monster run before the bye. De Goey might be the best value premium midfielder if you want to find money for a higher-priced rookie such as Bailey Humphrey this week.
Max Gawn $518,300 RUC
For those currently rolling with one premium ruckman (or a ruck you need an excuse to trade out), going early on Gawn is the POD play that can give you a massive edge over the rest. The rumours are true, Gawn is nearing FWD status, but the reason for going early centres on his round 10 opponent: Brynn Teakle. Todd Goldstein, 35 in July, gave the inexperienced Port ruckman a touch up for the ages at Blundstone Arena on Saturday, amassing 55 hit-outs, 24 disposals, 18 contested possessions, 11 clearances and 171 points. We know Gawn is sharing the duties with Brodie Grundy, but considering the Power ran with Sam Powell-Pepper (187cm) at times as Teakle’s deputy, a monster score looms for the bearded giant. He proved he doesn’t need to have big hitout numbers to score well with the ruck split, posting 130 points against the Suns a fortnight ago from 15 disposals, 17 hit-outs and two goals.
Max Gawn is a POD play this week that could pay off. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
Matt Kennedy $347,300 MID
Not every coach will be keen (or able) to go one up, one down this week if they’re moving on the likes of Chandler and Hopper. That means looking for value around the same price and after a few weeks as sub, Kennedy stands out. He was back in Carlton’s best 22 on Saturday night, scoring 89 points (well short of his 152 break even). Kennedy scored 96, 110, 41 and 80 in the opening four rounds before managing 25 points and 36 in 32 minutes as the sub in rounds 7 and 8. After he started the year at $532k, you can now get Kennedy for about $200k less than that, which is why bargain hunters are eyeing him off. He’s unlikely to be in your finished team, but maybe he’ll make 100-150k and get you to one of your last midfielders. He’s by no means a perfect option but there’s no doubt he’s underpriced after averaging 96.7 last year.
Bailey Humphrey $213,400 FWD-MID
It may have been against the lowly Eagles, but Humphrey showed why Melbourne came with a godfather offer in its attempt to secure him in last year’s draft. Humphrey high-impact per possession game was on full display, with his 20 disposals, five tackles and a goal yielding 117 points. But he remains just $28.6k above his starting price after a sub affected game where he scored a dismal -3 points. However since being promoted to the starting line-up in the past two weeks, he has produced scores of 64 and 117, and even featured at five centre bounces against the Eagles. He has the lowest Break Even in the competition this week (-59) and looks to have the best job security of any bubble boy this week. Humphrey could prove to be handy cover during the byes with the Suns part of a two-team bye round and shapes as an attractive proposition with that ton in his price cycle for the next fortnight — especially for those that didn’t pay up for Rory Akins last week.
Tom Berry $123,900 FWD
Playing as a small pressure forward for Gold Coast isn’t a role that gets KFC SuperCoach players excited, but hopefully it’s one that Stuart Dew appreciates. Berry, who was traded to the Suns last October, logged 10 disposals, five tackles and two score involvements against the Eagles for a handy 48 KFC SuperCoach points. That followed 57 points from almost identical statistics on debut against the Demons a week earlier. Ben Ainsworth and Nick Holman are close to returns from injury so Berry could be on shaky ground, but if he can hold his spot for game three he could be the best option we have to downgrade a forward like Kade Chandler or Jacob van Rooyen.
Harry Sharp $123,900 MID
Some KFC SuperCoaches (including one contributor to this column) will remember Sharp from 2021 when they picked him in their starting team, played the first two rounds then wasn’t seen again for the rest of the season. At least this year we’ll get to see if he’s selected for his third match before selecting him. And his prospects look a lot stronger after collecting 13 touches and a goal against Carlton, then backing it up with 17 touches and 68 KFC SuperCoach points against Essendon. Sharp played four matches in 2022 but averaged only 17 points so don’t expect huge scores, but at least he’s available at rookie price.
Jack Bytel $116,300 MID
One of the only benefits of the sub rule change for KFC SuperCoach has been players used as the sub dropping in price. Just look at Nat Fyfe. After two games as the sub he has dropped to $267k with a break even of 101 against Geelong this round. On current projections he will be under $200k by round 14 - but enough about him. This week Bytel is the player you should be considering who has succumbed to the same sub fate after being used in that role in rounds 4 (10 points in nine minutes), 5 (14 points in 14 minutes), 8 (8 points in 23 minutes) and 9 (16 points in 38 minutes). Bytel started the season at almost $160k yet can be purchased this week for less than the price most rookies started at. Plus, he has a break even of 42, so he could be even cheaper next week if he’s sub again. Bytel averaged 122 ranking points a game last year in the VFL and rookie guru Dan Batten described him as a “forgotten man” in this year’s rookie bible. In two VFL matches this year he has had 35 and 39 disposals. Bytel’s job security is the obvious issue, but he’s next in line if Jack Steele doesn’t come up after spending the last 20 minutes of Sunday’s match against Adelaide icing his knee. Bytel scored 71 points in his only full game this year in round 1 against Fremantle when he had 16 disposals and seven tackles. He’s not a perfect solution to the current rookie issues by any means, but he probably has the best scoring potential of any rookie in the mix this round if he can crack the Saints’ best 22.
Blake Drury $102,400 FWD-MID
It’s rare for a rookie to score 17 in a 70-point loss and hold their spot, but the diminutive Drury might be the exception to the rule this week with the Kangaroos looking at five forced changes due to injury and suspension. More than 30,000 KFC SuperCoaches broke the age old rule and traded him in after his promising first game, where the young Roo managed 51 points. But despite dropping a stinker against the Power, he remains an option if you are desperate to save the extra $20k to grab a premium. You would have to wait team lists are out to be sure whether he holds his spot, and he would certainly be a pick you could bank on job security wise, but it could prove to be worth it if the premium you grab explodes and Drury can remain in Alastair Clarkson’s side. However, this is a massive if.