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SuperCoach AFL 2024 round 18 trade guide: top targets to replace missing stars
Max Gawn is hurt, Isaac Heeney is suspended – and that’s just the start. See the best trade targets and strategy to survive this week’s SuperCoach carnage.

The carnage is real.

SuperCoach teams have been thrown into a tailspin by a wave of injuries and suspensions to popular players – with trades at a minimum.

Max Gawn out.

Touk Miller out.

Jeremy McGovern in hospital.

Isaac Heeney and Izak Rankine suspended.

And we still aren’t sure how long Zac Fisher will be out for.

Some teams will have all six of those players. Most will have at least two or three.

With trades at a minimum, we need to pick our targets before pulling the trigger this week.

Here’s the expert verdict on who to trade, and the best replacements.

MAX GAWN $599,000 RUC

After initial hopes he was subbed off against the Eagles as purely a precautionary move, scans on Monday revealed a chip at the base of his fibula.

The Demons have put a time frame of 2-3 weeks on the injury – although Gawn himself is aiming to miss just one game. Teams set up with cover in the ruck through players like Luke Jackson or even Nathan Kreuger should be able to survive a week or two without the second-best scorer in SuperCoach this year. Three weeks is stretching things.

There’s also an added complication that Jackson might not save teams if they need him to fill an Isaac Heeney-sized hole up forward this week.

Almost 8000 coaches have pulled the trigger, moving out Gawn this week. If you plan on joining them, here are your best trade options.

1. Luke Jackson $476,500 RUC/FWD

2. Tristan Xerri $603,100 RUC

3. Tim English $566,800 RUC

4. Jye Caldwell $544,200 FWD/MID

5. Tom De Koning $640,400 RUC

Jackson is the fourth-best scoring forward this season but you can get him this week for $70,000 under his starting price – and $123k cheaper than Gawn. His season has been a rollercoaster but the timing has worked out with Sean Darcy missing this week due to concussion. That means Jackson will be playing solo ruck, a role that has produced his best scores all season, including 121 points last week after taking over following Darcy’s halftime exit. He’s likely to head back to the forward line when Darcy returns, but the cash could help fix one of the many other problems this week.

If you’re looking for a straight swap, you only need $4000 in the bank to get Xerri, which is remarkable in itself for a player who started the year priced at $407k. Xerri has attended 1237 ruck contests this season – 50 more than No.2 ranked Gawn, is ranked No.3 for hitouts in 2024 and No.1 for centre clearances by ruckmen. He’s only getting better, averaging 121 in his past five games, and has some potentially lucrative match-ups on the horizon including clashes against Geelong (round 20) and West Coast (round 22).

English is the more known quantity and is available at a huge discount – almost $150k cheaper than his round 1 quote. He hasn’t been able to match his amazing heights of 2023, when he averaged 128 points a game, but he can put up a 130 on his day. His past three rounds – 136, 70, 137 – sums up his 2024. Match-ups against Carlton and Geelong should work in his favour but it gets tougher after that, including a possible date with Gawn in round 21.

Another option for coaches with Jackson in their squad is to move him into the ruck and bring in a forward – and Caldwell is the standout option here. He’s $39k more expensive than he was last week after scoring 134 against Collingwood, his third score in a row of 115 or better, but $544k is still excellent value. A key role in the Bombers midfield has unlocked his premium potential and he comes with valuable DPP.

If you really want to shoot for the stars, TDK is your man. His scoring lately has been off the charts – his 128 against the Giants last Saturday was his lowest in his past five games. He scores his points in unusual ways for a ruck, ranked 24th in the AFL for average hitouts but winning an average of 23 disposals and nine clearances over that five-game hot streak. The red flag is he was rested two weeks ago and Marc Pittonet is dominating in the VFL, so Michael Voss always has the option of playing two rucks. Toby Nankervis ($647,700 RUC) is a safer option with a formline that almost matches De Koning (five-round average 134) and with zero threat of a second ruck taking away his points. They will both require a bit of money in the bank, though.

IZAK RANKINE $569,500 FWD

1. Jye Caldwell $544,200 FWD/MID

2. Dayne Zorko $573,600 FWD/MID

2. Connor Rozee $495,500 MID

3. Dylan Moore $532,800 FWD

4. Jy Simpkin $456,500 FWD/MID

Rankine is appealing his four-match suspension, but unless he walks from the tribunal a free man he’s likely to force a trade in SuperCoach.

See above for all the reasons Caldwell is a great pick; he’s the clear standout in the forward line. If you don’t have Zorko, he’s only $4k more than Rankine and has three more games at the Gabba plus away fixtures against West Coast, St Kilda and Collingwood – all teams that yield a stack of points to half-backs.

Dylan Moore can drop scores in the 60s and 70s but the 130-plus totals make up for it – his five-round average of 114 ranks behind only Isaac Heeney, Sam Flanders and Rankine in the forward line, three points ahead of Caldwell.

You could use some DPP swings to grab a midfielder like Rozee, while Simpkin is the bargain option – although not as cheap as he was a few weeks ago. He has three scores over 100 in his past four but may have to spend more time at half-forward with George Wardlaw returning to the engine room.

TOUK MILLER $482,300 MID

1. Colby McKercher $444,200 DEF/MID

2. Connor Rozee $495,500 MID

3. Chad Warner $496,000 MID

4. Hayden Young $524,800 DEF/MID

5. Jason Horne-Francis $502,400 MID

With reports Miller could be out for up to a month with a wrist injury, Miller’s owners have no option but to consider alternatives. The issue? Being subbed with 33 points at the weekend caused him to lose more than $17k and drop to $482k, restricting the trade options available to many teams.

Colby McKercher will net about $38k in a downgrade, provide DPP cover and has the prime kick-in role for North Melbourne (he took 11 against Gold Coast). Connor Rozee will cost about $10k after an 18-disposal opening term launched the Port skipper to a score of 168 against the Western Bulldogs. If you missed out at his cheapest a few weeks ago, this is your opportunity to jump on.



After peaking at $634k, taggers have brought Chad Warner crashing back to earth in the past five weeks (he has a five-round average of 85.2, ranked 68th overall). He’s a risky option, but has North Melbourne this week and a huge ceiling.

Hayden Young showed against Richmond that even time in attack won’t limit his scoring each week. The Freo star’s marking ability shone through against the Tigers and Young has five tons (three above 120) in his last seven games. He’s also DPP.

Horne-Francis is an option for those who want a POD. He has Richmond in round 19, seven hundreds this season and only one score of less than 84 points.

JEREMY McGOVERN $554,400 DEF

1. Jack Sinclair $637,000 DEF/MID

2. James Sicily $578,600 DEF

3. Colby McKercher $444,200 DEF/MID

4. Lachie Whitfield $558,500 DEF

5. Tom Stewart $491,100 DEF

Pending his availability for round 18 (and potentially future rounds), McGovern should be a hold. Most coaches are running low on trades and unless you’re in the running for $50k or badly need a league win this round, stash him on your bench and hope if he’s out he only misses one round.

He has been one of the most consistent scorers of 2024 with 11 tons and only one score below 88. His role as one of the AFL’s premier interceptors and West Coast’s main kick-in man guarantees a floor of close to 90 points.

If you have to trade, Jack Sinclair is airborne with a three-round average of 129. Even being thrust into the midfield against Sydney didn’t halt his momentum. He’ll cost more than $80k as an upgrade, but has DPP and a glut of games at Marvel Stadium during the run home.

Hawks captain Sicily is the POD option if he returns from injury. He’s got scores of 147 and 142 in his past two appearances – although they did come against Richmond and West Coast. Whitfield has had at least five kick-ins in every match since round 5 and although his ceiling isn’t as high as other premiums, he boasts seven tons in his past eight games. If you want to free up cash by trading McGovern and make two trades this week, a resurgent Tom Stewart is worth considering. He’s scored 107, 97 and 115 in his past three and Chris Scott moving him into the midfield to free up Stewart has been a masterstroke. If Collingwood gives him the freedom it did to Zach Merrett, Stewart could even be a great VC option.

ISAAC HEENEY $593,200 MID/FWD

He’s only out for one match, and might even get off at the tribunal. Hold!
 
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Lawson Humphries $117,300 DEF/MID

Mannagh’s Geelong teammate has the lowest BE this week of -89 after scoring 91 and 66 in his first two games. Already added to 32,000 teams last week, he’s a great option again on the bubble if you have the trades to afford a rookie downgrade.

Jacob Blight $102,400 DEF

Richmond’s mid-season draft selection has conceded some goals in his first two games but done some nice things himself including some impressive intercept marks, a trait he was known for in the WAFL and VFL. Humphries’ DPP makes him the top rookie pick this week, but if you’re only looking for defensive cover – or an extra $15k – he should be a solid choice.

Shaun Mannagh $179,800 MID/FWD

Not rookie priced any more after a $62,500 following his third game, but still dirt cheap. Playing his first game since round 2, Mannagh scored 118 points on the back of 20 disposals and 14 tackles against Hawthorn, resulting in a -72 Break Even, the fourth-lowest in the competition. That’s a huge win for coaches who held him all season, but for the rest he could be dirt cheap bench insurance over two positions who can fill in when needed, possibly starting this week.
 
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Adelaide

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Matt Crouch Shoulder Season
Karl Gallagher Hamstring 2 weeks
Will Hamill Finger 2 weeks
Mitch Hinge Adductor 1 week
Wayne Milera Knee Season
Patrick Parnell Shoulder Season
Luke Pedlar Shoulder Season
Josh Worrell Arm 2-4 weeks
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Hinge was subbed out of Sunday's loss to Brisbane with an adductor injury and will miss this week as he manages the issue. Pedlar's season is over after a nasty shoulder injury in the SANFL at the weekend. He will undergo surgery and is expected to be on the sidelines for three months. Hamill is out for another two games after finger surgery. – Brandon Cohen

Brisbane
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Noah Answerth Shoulder 1 week
Keidean Coleman Knee Season
Tom Doedee Knee Season
Darcy Gardiner Knee Season
Kalin Lane Knee Season
Lincoln McCarthy Knee Season
Brandon Starcevich Concussion 1 week
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Starcevich has entered concussion protocols after his hit from Adelaide's Izak Rankine on Sunday, and at this stage he'll miss just the one match. Answerth is coming along a little quicker than expected and could also be available in a week. – Michael Whiting

Carlton
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Matt Carroll Groin Indefinite
Tom De Koning Ankle Test
Sam Docherty Knee Season
Corey Durdin Shoulder 1-2 weeks
Jack Martin Calf Test
Hudson O'Keefe Hamstring Test
Jack Silvagni Knee Season
Jacob Weitering Quad Test
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
The Blues are sweating on the fitness of De Koning and Weitering, with both carrying knocks into the weekend. Martin could return at some level, while O'Keeffe is also likely to be back after a long layoff. Docherty has recently progressed to non-contact training following an ACL injury sustained in Opening Round. – Riley Beveridge

Collingwood
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Aiden Begg Knee Season
Josh Carmichael Concussion TBC
Mason Cox Knee 1-2 weeks
Jamie Elliott Vascular Test
Josh Eyre Concussion 1-2 weeks
Beau McCreery Calf 3-5 weeks
Dan McStay Knee TBC
Brody Mihocek Pectoral 10-12 weeks
Tom Mitchell Foot 2-4 weeks
John Noble Concussion Test
Wil Parker Knee 1-2 weeks
Isaac Quaynor Toe Test
Jakob Ryan Calf 2-4 weeks
Oscar Steene Toe 4-6 weeks
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Darcy Cameron and Jeremy Howe will both be available after injury scares over recent days, while Elliott has bolted into contention for Friday night after missing months with a vascular issue. Quaynor will need to prove his fitness later in the week but is in doubt with a toe injury. Mihocek has been ruled out for the rest of the home and away season and might not play again this year due to a pec issue. – Josh Gabelich
Essendon
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Kaine Baldwin Foot 5 weeks
Saad El-Hawli Ankle 4 weeks
Jaiden Hunter Knee Season
Darcy Parish Calf 2 weeks
Zach Reid Pectoral TBC
Updated: July 8, 2024
Early prognosis
Parish is closing on a return in what would be another boost for the Bombers, who had no fresh injury concerns following their win over the Magpies. Sam Weideman, yet to play in the AFL this year, is available again following his VFL suspension. – Dejan Kalinic

Fremantle

PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Josh Corbett Hip Season
Sean Darcy Concussion 1 week
Josh Draper Groin Test
Oscar McDonald Knee 6-7 weeks
Ollie Murphy Abdomen 5-7 weeks
Alex Pearce Arm Test
Brandon Walker Shoulder Test
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Pearce will have to get through main training during the week but could return against Hawthorn this Saturday, but Darcy will miss with concussion after being subbed out last week. Despite battling through a groin injury against Richmond, Draper is expected to be available for selection, while Walker is a test after sitting out last week with an AC joint complaint. Nathan O’Driscoll and Sebit Kuek both played WAFL on the weekend after recovering from knee injuries. – Sophie Welsh
Geelong
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Tanner Bruhn Scaphoid 1-2 weeks
Mitch Edwards Back Test
Toby Conway Foot TBC
Cam Guthrie Achilles TBC
Tom Hawkins Foot 4-6 weeks
Emerson Jeka Achilles Test
Oli Wiltshire Pelvis 2-3 weeks
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Conway will be unavailable again this week as the club pursues a clear diagnosis and treatment options, with clarity expected next week. Guthrie's troublesome Achilles continues to bother him and there is no timeline for his return now. In better news, Bruhn's recovery from a wrist issue is accelerating and he could return as early as round 19, while Rhys Stanley is available after a minor back complaint ruled him out of last weekend's action. – Michael Rogers

Gold Coast
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Levi Casboult Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Sam Day Foot 4-6 weeks
Brandon Ellis Calf 1 week
Touk Miller Wrist 4-6 weeks
Ethan Read Leg TBC
Lachie Weller Knee 1 week
Jarrod Witts Back Test
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
A rough week for the Suns with Miller and Day to miss at least a month. Witts will be tested during the week after missing the loss against North Melbourne. Read has a small fracture in his leg with a timeline for his return to be given "in due course", the club says. – Michael Whiting

GWS Giants
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Lachie Ash Calf Test
Josh Fahey Foot 12 weeks
Cooper Hamilton Ankle 2-3 weeks
Josh Kelly Calf 3-4 weeks
Nick Madden Ankle 3-4 weeks
Braydon Preuss Back Indefinite
Harry Rowston Back Indefinite
Sam Taylor Testicle 2-3 weeks
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
The Giants hope Ash will be available this weekend, but he faces a fitness test on Friday. Taylor could be back in a fortnight, but Kelly is set to miss much of the next month. Nick Haynes (hamstring) made his return through the VFL last weekend. – Riley Beveridge

Hawthorn
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
James Blanck Knee Season
Sam Butler Leg Season
Calsher Dear Ribs Test
Jack Ginnivan Leg Test
Mitch Lewis Knee Season
James Sicily Shoulder Test
Chad Wingard Calf Test
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Lewis will undergo a knee reconstruction in the coming days after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against Geelong on Saturday night. Sicily will need to prove his fitness later in the week after dislocating his shoulder in round 16, while Ginnivan is facing a race against the clock to be fit after fracturing his fibula. Dear missed the weekend with rib soreness and could also be available against Fremantle on Saturday. – Josh Gabelich
 
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PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Ben Brown Knee Test
Max Gawn Foot 2-3 weeks
Christian Petracca Ribs, spleen Indefinite
Harrison Petty Hamstring Test
Joel Smith Suspension Indefinite
Charlie Spargo Achilles TBC
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Gawn is facing a 2-3 week stint on the sidelines after chipping the base of his right fibula against West Coast on Sunday. Petty missed the game with a hamstring complaint but the Demons were hopeful he would be available for Saturday night’s clash with the Bombers. - Alison O'Connor

North Melbourne
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Miller Bergman Ankle Test
Callum Coleman-Jones Achilles Season
Zac Fisher Foot Test
Brayden George Knee Season
Josh Goater Achilles Season
George Wardlaw Concussion Test
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
The Kangas will make sure Wardlaw passes through the AFL's concussion protocols before making him available for this weekend, while Fisher also faces a fitness test later in the week. Wil Dawson (shoulder) and Blake Drury (knee) are both set to be available and are likely to return through the VFL. – Riley Beveridge

Port Adelaide
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Ryan Burton Foot Test
Trent McKenzie Hamstring 1 week
Sam Powell-Pepper Knee Season
Esava Ratugolea Hamstring Test
Josh Sinn Quad Test
Ivan Soldo Knee 3 weeks
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Good news for Port with Ratugolea and Burton training on Tuesday and expected to be available for selection to face Gold Coast on Sunday, while Sinn will train on Thursday to press his claims. – Michael Whiting

Richmond
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jacob Bauer Ribs Test
Judson Clarke ACL Season
Mate Colina Back TBC
Liam Fawcett Back 4-5 weeks
Campbell Gray Hamstring 7-8 weeks
Josh Gibcus ACL Season
Dylan Grimes Back Season
Mykelti Lefau ACL Season
Tom Lynch Hamstring 2-3 weeks
Dustin Martin Back Test
Sam Naismith ACL Season
Marlion Pickett Calf 1-2 weeks
Dion Prestia Calf Test
Maurice Rioli jnr Ankle 1-2 weeks
Jack Ross Foot 3-4 weeks
Samson Ryan Ankle Test
Tylar Young ACL Season
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Richmond could be boosted by the return of Prestia and Martin, with the pair needing to get through training this week in order to face Greater Western Sydey. Pickett and Rioli are closing in on returns, but Lynch's timeline has bumped out a week, having sat at 1-2 last round. – Sarah Black

Saint Kilda
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Riley Bonner Foot Test
Anthony Caminiti Ankle 2-3 weeks
Brad Crouch Knee TBC
Paddy Dow Ankle Test
Jack Hayes Knee TBC
Dougal Howard Hamstring Test
Max King Knee Season
James Van Es Ankle Season
Marcus Windhager Hamstring 4-6 weeks
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Windhager will miss up to six weeks after straining his hamstring against Sydney on Sunday. Caminiti is set to be sidelined for a few more weeks with a high ankle sprain. Bonner and Dow will need to prove their fitness later in the week ahead of the trip to South Australia to face Adelaide. – Josh Gabelich

Sydney
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Harry Arnold Back Test
Jack Buller Back Season
Harry Cunningham Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Isaac Heeney Suspension Round 19
Peter Ladhams Concussion Test
Angus Sheldrick Ankle Test
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
For the first time this season, Callum Mills is off the injured list and will return to the senior side this Saturday. Luke Parker is also available again after suspension, while Heeney's fate will be determined by the Tribunal (and possibly the Appeals Board) this week. Sheldrick is set to return in the VFL after a lengthy lay-off, while Cunningham is still at least a week away. - Martin Smith

West Coast
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Rhett Bazzo Groin 1 week
Matt Flynn Ankle Test
Elijah Hewett Foot 1 week
Callum Jamieson Knee TBC
Noah Long Knee Season
Jeremy McGovern Ribs/lung TBC
Jack Petruccelle Hamstring 1 week
Dom Sheed Hamstring 1-2 weeks
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
McGovern remains in Melbourne with a punctured lung and broken rib and will miss Sunday’s match against Brisbane. Jamieson is working through a patella tendon knee issue, while Petruccelle and Sheed are closer to returns from hamstring injuries. Flynn missed last week’s game with a rolled ankle and is in the frame to return this week, as is Hewett who is nearly recovered from a foot issue. – Sophie Welsh

Western Bulldog
PLAYER INJURY ESTIMATED RETURN
Jordan Croft Thigh 6-8 weeks
Ryan Gardner Wrist 6-8 weeks
James Harmes Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Jason Johannisen Calf 5-7 weeks
Liam Jones Knee 2-4 weeks
Alex Keath Hamstring Test
Aaron Naughton Concussion 1-2 weeks
James O'Donnell Concussion 1-2 weeks
Kelsey Rypstra Hamstring 3-4 weeks
Bailey Smith Knee Season
Cody Weightman Groin Test
Updated: July 9, 2024
Early prognosis
Jones could miss up to a month in a big blow, after scans revealed a moderate-grade MCL injury. Naughton and O'Donnell have entered concussion protocols. Johannisen has suffered a setback with his calf and might not return in the home and away season. Croft has suffered another stress fracture and could miss the rest of the campign. – Josh Gabelich
 
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SuperCoach AFL 2024: Experts reveal their trades, rate best replacements for Gawn, Rankine and more
Seven SuperCoach experts reveal their trades – including two who are prepared to go down to zero trades to deal with a series of round 18 emergencies. See all our experts’ moves here.

Al Paton, Tim Michell, Patch and Chloe Williams

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July 11, 2024 - 2:19PM

Is it too early to use your final trade?

Two SuperCoach experts are answering that question this week by going down to zero in the trade bank – and praying there is no more carnage over the next seven weeks.

Hands have been forced by a series of SuperCoach emergencies, headed by an injury to ruck superstar Max Gawn, and compounded by Touk Miller, Jeremy McGovern, Izak Rankine and Isaac Heeney (probably) all missing this week.

And some experts have still found a way to punt some underperforming so-called premiums.

See their trades for round 18 here, and scroll down for their verdict on all the most traded players this week.

AL PATON
IN: Toby Nankervis, Connor Rozee

OUT: Max Gawn, Matt Rowell

My initial instinct was to hold Gawn but that’s just leaving too many points on the table. I have held Luke Jackson all season for exactly this scenario, except I didn’t predict I would also have my best forward missing the same round, so moving Jackson into the ruck only creates a problem somewhere else.

I considered Tristan Xerri as Gawn’s replacement, and I think he’s a very solid choice. But why not shoot for the stars? Toby Nankervis has the third-best five-round average of any player in SuperCoach – his past four scores are 144, 131, 121, 159 – and while he comes with some suspension/injury risk, I love the big fella and it will be fun to barrack for him in the run home. Richmond isn’t playing for much any more in 2024 but the skipper clearly has plenty of pride and should deliver more captain-worthy scores for my SuperCoach side, with several friendly ruck match-ups to come.

Rowell is playing this week, which is a plus, but he has been stinking up my team for way too long. I have to swallow the fact this move is costing me $80k more than it would have last week, but I have trades and cash and now is the time to spend them.

If Zac Fisher returns I can cover Isaac Heeney and Jeremy McGovern with rookies for one week. Go Billy Dowling.

THE PHANTOM
OUT: Izak Rankine

IN: Jye Caldwell

It’s been a big few days. I finally traded in Izak Rankine on Friday, then launched into the top 400 with a 2600 over the weekend. Then Rankine was suspended, so, too Isaac Heeney, and Max Gawn ruled out. I can cover all the zeros this week, but Rankine will miss four games and there are only seven left – it’s a trade worthy of my final one. Probably. I think.

I’m not hesitant on the replacement, Caldwell – he’s really making his mark on the Essendon midfield – but seeing 0 in the trade balance this far out from the finish line might not be a good thing. Fortunately, my bench cover is pretty good, so it’s likely I’ll pull the trigger. Probably. I think…

TIM MICHELL
IN: Colby McKercher, Tom Stewart

OUT: Adam Saad, Touk Miller

We are sending our last two SuperCoach trades for the year into orbit. Miller is out for four weeks, so flipping him for Colby McKercher is an easy move. After dodging the Izak Rankine drama I could have sat on my hands and held my last trade for a rainy day. And while that probably makes sense, I’ve been aggressive all year and don’t plan to stop that this week.

Geelong has an incredible run home, starting with Collingwood this week. I spent last Friday night screaming at the TV as the Magpies let Zach Merrett (who I don’t own) run around and do whatever he wanted. I expect Stewart will get the same sort of freedom this week, and then it’s Western Bulldogs (who don’t tag), North Melbourne (I like Stewart’s chanced vs Will Phillips), Adelaide (who he scored 134 against in round 2), Fremantle, St Kilda (who don’t tag half-backs) and West Coast in the last six rounds.

Saad is one of my favourite players but there could be 200-300 points difference between him and Stewart from this point. So, it seems this will be my last week featuring in expert trades for 2024. Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because I wasted about 15 of my 40 trades.

PATCH
IN: The Nank, Colby McKercher

OUT: Matt Rowell, Max Gawn

Gawn is injured and Rowell is bad. Both are grounds for trades in my book because I’m mad and don’t care any more. Nank is on a tear and I want him in, and need cash to do so. Fortunately, I can make the exact amount of cash needed to go Gawn to Nank by going down to McKercher from Rowell. When the SuperCoach gods give me a sign, who am I to look spit into their face?

So I shall make the move, as the gods command, and take my one solitary trade remaining and clutch it to my chest: protecting it from the howling Antarctic winds, keeping the mud from its cherubic face, and holding it close during the long and dark nights of the Melbourne winter. I shall protect this trade with my life.

DAN BATTEN
OUT: Izak Rankine and Bigoa Nyuon

IN: Jye Caldwell and Mattaes Phillipou

My team is an absolute mess. I have three trades left and have Isaac Heeney, Max Gawn, Touk Miller, and traded in Izak Rankine and Jeremy McGovern last week. I traded McGovern to Zac Fisher so I didn’t have to field a rookie in round 17, and boy do I wish I had that trade back now.

I am looking at three doughnuts before trades, so I have to do something, and I probably have to fix up my forward bench considering I am going down to one trade. Can the Pou be my saviour? Phillipou attended 63 per cent of centre bounces last week and scored 112 points. If the midfield role continues he can provide handy scoring until Gawn returns, and coverage in the likely event Alex Sexton is dropped down the track. I wish I’d just jumped on Jye Caldwell last week, but better late than never.

DOS (PHANTOM JNR)
IN: Toby Nankervis, Mattaes Phillipou

OUT: Max Gawn, Bruce Reville

Crisis creates opportunity. Everyone is in struggletown, myself included (Gawn, Heeney, Rankine, TDK, Bytel...), but I am not going to let that stop my charge to a top 1K finish! Gawn may want to play next week, but by his own words he “currently can’t walk”. I’m happy to zig while everyone zags and bring in Nank the Tank, the most in-form player in the competition still owned by just 1 per cent of teams! Nank’s ceiling and consistency is higher than any forward available, and for some reason I just can’t trust Jye Caldwell, even though he’ll probably continue to burn me.

I can swing Luke Jackson forward to cover TDK if he misses (again!) while I’ll happily roll the dice with some dodgy rookies up forward if needed. Mattaes Phillipou fresh off 112 SuperCoach points in just 68 per cent time on ground playing inside midfield, plays Adelaide and West Coast in his next two, and his final six games at Marvel Stadium. He’ll stem the bleeding of Rankine’s month-long absence, who I’ll hold for my final push for the $50K ... I mean top 1K. One trade remains.

CHLOE WILLIAMS
IN: Mattaes Phillipou, Lachie Neale, Nank the Tank

OUT: Harry McKay, Max Gawn, Jason Horne-Francis

That’s right ... I’ve been hoarding my final boost. I’m going big one last time.

Al kindly nudged me into the all-or-nothing approach of bringing in some big guns for the run home. I have Luke Jackson, but would be left to play a rookie up forward if I held Gawn, so he is ... Gawn. Nankervis comes in with a three-round average of 137, as does Neale with a 147.3 in the same metric and a match-up against West Coast.

One downgrade to Phillipou gives me enough money to do this, and if he stays in the middle, he should outscore or match McKay who only managed a 78 last week despite kicking five goals.

I was going to burn yet another trade on McKercher ... but that could be coming next week. I only have the one boost, unfortunately.
 
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SuperCoach AFL 2024: Experts reveal their trades, rate best replacements for Gawn, Rankine and more
Seven SuperCoach experts reveal their trades – including two who are prepared to go down to zero trades to deal with a series of round 18 emergencies. See all our experts’ moves here.

Al Paton, Tim Michell, Patch and Chloe Williams

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July 11, 2024 - 2:19PM

Is it too early to use your final trade?

Two SuperCoach experts are answering that question this week by going down to zero in the trade bank – and praying there is no more carnage over the next seven weeks.

Hands have been forced by a series of SuperCoach emergencies, headed by an injury to ruck superstar Max Gawn, and compounded by Touk Miller, Jeremy McGovern, Izak Rankine and Isaac Heeney (probably) all missing this week.

And some experts have still found a way to punt some underperforming so-called premiums.

See their trades for round 18 here, and scroll down for their verdict on all the most traded players this week.

AL PATON
IN: Toby Nankervis, Connor Rozee

OUT: Max Gawn, Matt Rowell

My initial instinct was to hold Gawn but that’s just leaving too many points on the table. I have held Luke Jackson all season for exactly this scenario, except I didn’t predict I would also have my best forward missing the same round, so moving Jackson into the ruck only creates a problem somewhere else.

I considered Tristan Xerri as Gawn’s replacement, and I think he’s a very solid choice. But why not shoot for the stars? Toby Nankervis has the third-best five-round average of any player in SuperCoach – his past four scores are 144, 131, 121, 159 – and while he comes with some suspension/injury risk, I love the big fella and it will be fun to barrack for him in the run home. Richmond isn’t playing for much any more in 2024 but the skipper clearly has plenty of pride and should deliver more captain-worthy scores for my SuperCoach side, with several friendly ruck match-ups to come.

Rowell is playing this week, which is a plus, but he has been stinking up my team for way too long. I have to swallow the fact this move is costing me $80k more than it would have last week, but I have trades and cash and now is the time to spend them.

If Zac Fisher returns I can cover Isaac Heeney and Jeremy McGovern with rookies for one week. Go Billy Dowling.

THE PHANTOM
OUT: Izak Rankine

IN: Jye Caldwell

It’s been a big few days. I finally traded in Izak Rankine on Friday, then launched into the top 400 with a 2600 over the weekend. Then Rankine was suspended, so, too Isaac Heeney, and Max Gawn ruled out. I can cover all the zeros this week, but Rankine will miss four games and there are only seven left – it’s a trade worthy of my final one. Probably. I think.

I’m not hesitant on the replacement, Caldwell – he’s really making his mark on the Essendon midfield – but seeing 0 in the trade balance this far out from the finish line might not be a good thing. Fortunately, my bench cover is pretty good, so it’s likely I’ll pull the trigger. Probably. I think…

TIM MICHELL
IN: Colby McKercher, Tom Stewart

OUT: Adam Saad, Touk Miller

We are sending our last two SuperCoach trades for the year into orbit. Miller is out for four weeks, so flipping him for Colby McKercher is an easy move. After dodging the Izak Rankine drama I could have sat on my hands and held my last trade for a rainy day. And while that probably makes sense, I’ve been aggressive all year and don’t plan to stop that this week.

Geelong has an incredible run home, starting with Collingwood this week. I spent last Friday night screaming at the TV as the Magpies let Zach Merrett (who I don’t own) run around and do whatever he wanted. I expect Stewart will get the same sort of freedom this week, and then it’s Western Bulldogs (who don’t tag), North Melbourne (I like Stewart’s chanced vs Will Phillips), Adelaide (who he scored 134 against in round 2), Fremantle, St Kilda (who don’t tag half-backs) and West Coast in the last six rounds.

Saad is one of my favourite players but there could be 200-300 points difference between him and Stewart from this point. So, it seems this will be my last week featuring in expert trades for 2024. Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because I wasted about 15 of my 40 trades.

PATCH
IN: The Nank, Colby McKercher

OUT: Matt Rowell, Max Gawn

Gawn is injured and Rowell is bad. Both are grounds for trades in my book because I’m mad and don’t care any more. Nank is on a tear and I want him in, and need cash to do so. Fortunately, I can make the exact amount of cash needed to go Gawn to Nank by going down to McKercher from Rowell. When the SuperCoach gods give me a sign, who am I to look spit into their face?

So I shall make the move, as the gods command, and take my one solitary trade remaining and clutch it to my chest: protecting it from the howling Antarctic winds, keeping the mud from its cherubic face, and holding it close during the long and dark nights of the Melbourne winter. I shall protect this trade with my life.

DAN BATTEN
OUT: Izak Rankine and Bigoa Nyuon

IN: Jye Caldwell and Mattaes Phillipou

My team is an absolute mess. I have three trades left and have Isaac Heeney, Max Gawn, Touk Miller, and traded in Izak Rankine and Jeremy McGovern last week. I traded McGovern to Zac Fisher so I didn’t have to field a rookie in round 17, and boy do I wish I had that trade back now.

I am looking at three doughnuts before trades, so I have to do something, and I probably have to fix up my forward bench considering I am going down to one trade. Can the Pou be my saviour? Phillipou attended 63 per cent of centre bounces last week and scored 112 points. If the midfield role continues he can provide handy scoring until Gawn returns, and coverage in the likely event Alex Sexton is dropped down the track. I wish I’d just jumped on Jye Caldwell last week, but better late than never.

DOS (PHANTOM JNR)
IN: Toby Nankervis, Mattaes Phillipou

OUT: Max Gawn, Bruce Reville

Crisis creates opportunity. Everyone is in struggletown, myself included (Gawn, Heeney, Rankine, TDK, Bytel...), but I am not going to let that stop my charge to a top 1K finish! Gawn may want to play next week, but by his own words he “currently can’t walk”. I’m happy to zig while everyone zags and bring in Nank the Tank, the most in-form player in the competition still owned by just 1 per cent of teams! Nank’s ceiling and consistency is higher than any forward available, and for some reason I just can’t trust Jye Caldwell, even though he’ll probably continue to burn me.

I can swing Luke Jackson forward to cover TDK if he misses (again!) while I’ll happily roll the dice with some dodgy rookies up forward if needed. Mattaes Phillipou fresh off 112 SuperCoach points in just 68 per cent time on ground playing inside midfield, plays Adelaide and West Coast in his next two, and his final six games at Marvel Stadium. He’ll stem the bleeding of Rankine’s month-long absence, who I’ll hold for my final push for the $50K ... I mean top 1K. One trade remains.

CHLOE WILLIAMS
IN: Mattaes Phillipou, Lachie Neale, Nank the Tank

OUT: Harry McKay, Max Gawn, Jason Horne-Francis

That’s right ... I’ve been hoarding my final boost. I’m going big one last time.

Al kindly nudged me into the all-or-nothing approach of bringing in some big guns for the run home. I have Luke Jackson, but would be left to play a rookie up forward if I held Gawn, so he is ... Gawn. Nankervis comes in with a three-round average of 137, as does Neale with a 147.3 in the same metric and a match-up against West Coast.

One downgrade to Phillipou gives me enough money to do this, and if he stays in the middle, he should outscore or match McKay who only managed a 78 last week despite kicking five goals.

I was going to burn yet another trade on McKercher ... but that could be coming next week. I only have the one boost, unfortunately.
Surprising to see the last three bringing in Phillipou, he could just as easily drop a 30 or 40 this week as a good score.
 
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Adelaide injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Matt Crouch Shoulder 2025

Karl Gallagher Hamstring 2-3 weeks

Will Hamill Finger 2 weeks

Mitch Hinge Adductor 1 week

Wayne Milera Knee 2025

Patrick Parnell Shoulder 2025

Luke Pedlar Shoulder 2025

Izak Rankine Suspension Round 22

Josh Worrell Arm 2-4 weeks

Pedlar is out for the season after suffering a shoulder injury on SANFL action, whilst Hamill is out for two more games after having surgery on his finger.

Updated: July 13

Brisbane injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Noah Answerth Shoulder 1 week

Keidean Coleman ACL 2025

Tom Doedee Knee 2025

Darcy Gardiner Knee 2025

Kalin Lane Knee 2025

Lincoln McCarthy Knee 2025

Brandon Starcevich Concussion 1 week

No new injuries reported out of Eagles match

Updated: July 15

Carlton injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Matt Carroll Groin Indefinite

Sam Docherty ACL 2025

Corey Durdin Shoulder 1-2 weeks

Jack Martin Calf TBC

Hudson O'Keefe Hamstring TBC

Jack Silvagni Knee 2025

Zac Williams Hamstring TBC

Williams suffered a hamstring injury during his side's round 18 loss

Updated: July 13

Collingwood injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Aiden Begg Knee 2025

Mason Cox Knee 1-2 weeks

Jamie Elliott Vascular 1-2 weeks

Josh Eyre Concussion 1-2 weeks

Beau McCreery Calf 3-5 weeks

Daniel McStay Knee TBC

Brody Mihocek Pectoral 10-12 weeks

Tom Mitchell Foot 2-4 weeks

John Noble Concussion Test

Will Parker Knee 1-2 weeks

Jakob Ryan Calf 2-4 weeks

Oscar Steene Toe 4-6 weeks

Nick Daicos Hamstring TBC

Lachie Schultz Head knock TBC

Mihocek will be out for the remainder of the regular season after rupturing a pec

Cameron and Howe are back after shaking off injury concerns, whilst Elliott could also be back soon after a vascular injury.

Updated: July 13

Essendon injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Kaine Baldwin Foot 5 weeks

Saad El-Hawli Ankle 4 weeks

Jaiden Hunter Knee 2025

Darcy Parish Calf 2 weeks

Zach Reid Pectoral TBC

Updated: July 13

Fremantle injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Sean Darcy Concussion 1 week

Josh Corbett Hip 2025

Oscar McDonald Knee 6-7 weeks

Ollie Murphy Abdomen 5-7 weeks

Updated: July 13

Geelong injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Tanner Bruhn Scaphoid 1-2 weeks

Toby Conway Foot TBC

Cam Guthrie Achilles TBC

Tom Hawkins Foot 4-6 weeks

Oli Wiltshire Pelvis 2-3 weeks

Tom Stewart Head knock TBC

Tom Stewart will likely enter concussion protocols

Updated: July 14

Gold Coast Suns injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Levi Casboult Hamstring 4-6 weeks

Sam Day Foot 4-6 weeks

Brandon Ellis Calf 1 week

Touk Miller Wrist 4-6 weeks

Lachie Weller Knee 1 week

Jarrod Witts Back Test

Ethan Read Leg TBC

No reported injuries out of Port Adelaide game

Updated: July 15

GWS Giants injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Lachie Ash Calf Test

Stephen Coniglio Shoulder TBC

Josh Fahey Foot 12 weeks

Cooper Hamilton Ankle 2-3 weeks

Josh Kelly Calf 3-4 weeks

Nick Madden Ankle 3-4 weeks

Braydon Preuss Back Indefinite

Harry Rowston Back Indefinite

Sam Taylor Testicle 2-3 weeks

Coniglio was subbed out at three-quarter time with a shoulder issue

Updated: July 15

Hawthorn injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

James Blanck ACL 2025

Sam Butler Broken leg 2025

Massimo D'Ambrosio Ankle TBC

Jack Ginnivan Leg TBC

Mitch Lewis ACL 2025

Chad Wingard Calf TBC

D'Ambrosio suffered an ankle injury during his side's round 18 win

Lewis suffered an ACL injury in round 17 and is out for the year

Updated: July 13

Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Ben Brown Knee TBC

Max Gawn Ankle 2-3 weeks

Christian Petracca Ribs/Lung/Spleen 2025

Joel Smith Suspension Indefinite

Charlie Spargo Achilles Season

Gawn and Pickett picked up injuries in round 17, with Gawn out for two weeks.

Updated: July 13

North Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Miller Bergman Ankle TBC

Callum Coleman-Jones Achilles 2025

Zac Fisher Foot TBC

Brayden George Knee 2025

Josh Goater Achilles 2025

Updated: July 13

Port Adelaide injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Lachie Jones Concussion TBC

Todd Marshall Hip/Hamstring TBC

Trent McKenzie Hamstring 1week

Sam Powell-Pepper Knee 2025

Ivan Soldo Knee 3 weeks

Marshall appeared to suffer a serious injury against the Suns, while Jones was taken off with concussion

Updated: July 14

Richmond injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Jacob Bauer Ribs Test

Judson Clarke ACL 2025

Mate Colina Back TBC

Liam Fawcett Back 4 weeks

Campbell Gray Hamstring 7-8 weeks

Josh Gibcus ACL 2025

Dylan Grimes Back 2025

Mykelti Lefau ACL 2025

Tom Lynch Hamstring 2-3 weeks

Dustin Martin Back Test

Sam Naismith ACL 2025

Dion Prestia Calf 1 week

Marlion Pickett Calf 1-2 weeks

Maurice Rioli Ankle 1-2 weeks

Jack Ross Foot 3-4 weeks

Samson Ryan Ankle Test

Tim Taranto Concussion TBC

Tylar Young ACL 2025

Taranto likely to enter concussion protocols after a head knock vs. GWS

Updated: July 15

St Kilda injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Josh Battle Leg TBC

Anthony Caminiti Ankle 2-3 weeks

Brad Crouch Knee TBC

Paddy Dow Ankle TBC

Jack Hayes Knee TBC

Max King Knee 2025

James Van Es Ankle 2025

Marcus Windhager Hamstring 4-6 weeks

Battle sustained a leg injury in round 18

Windhager suffered a hamstring injury in Round 17 and will be out for 4-6 weeks

King will miss the rest of the season with a PCL issue, and Caminiti set to miss the next 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury.

Updated: July 13

Sydney injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Harry Arnold Back TBC

Jack Buller Back 2025

Harry Cunningham Hamstring 1-2 weeks

Isaac Heeney Suspension Round 19

Peter Ladhams Concussion TBC

Justin McInerney Knee TBC

Angus Sheldrick Ankle TBC

McInerney suffered a knee injury during his side's round 18 win

Heeney misses a week after controversial suspension

Updated: July 13

West Coast injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Liam Duggan Concussion TBC

Matthew Flynn Ankle Test

Elijah Hewett Foot Season

Callum Jamieson Knee TBC

Noah Long Knee 2025

Jeremy McGovern Ribs/Lung 1 week

Jack Petruccelle Hamstring 1 week

Dom Sheed Hamstring Test

Duggan suffered a head knock and will likely enter concussion protocols

Updated: July 15

Western Bulldogs injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Jordan Croft Thigh 6-8 weeks

Ryan Gardner Wrist 6-8 weeks

James Harmes Hamstring 3-4 weeks

Jason Johannisen Hamstring 5-7 weeks

Liam Jones Knee 2-4 weeks

Alex Keath Hamstring TBC

Aaron Naughton Concussion 1-2 weeks

James O'Donnell Concussion 1-2 weeks

Kelsey Rypstra Hamstring 3-4 weeks

Bailey Smith Knee 2025

Naughton and O'Donnell both suffered head knocks in round 17 and will miss at least a week.

Johannisen suffered a setback, while Jones is out for 2-4 weeks.

Updated: July 13
 
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SuperCoach AFL 2024 round 20 trade guide: Best targets, who to target for final five rounds

Forget reputations, as we approach the SuperCoach finish line all that matters is points. And these players are ready to deliver when it matters most.

Al Paton

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July 22, 2024 - 6:00AM


At this time of the season, form is all that matters.

There are five rounds to go in the 2024 SuperCoach season, and just one week until finals start in most head-to-head leagues.

So forget season averages, forget cash (to a point), forget the names, we just need the players who will score the most points from here.

And that means getting on players in a purple patch, and there are some great options in different price brackets across different positions.

Some coaches will be looking for short-term injury replacements, especially if you need to win this week to make the finals, or to earn the double chance.

The ruck could be the biggest area of concern – not for the first time – with Toby Nankervis and popular back-up Nathan Kreuger both entering concussion protocols. All eyes will be on the fitness of Max Gawn – and one of the names on the list below.

TRISTAN XERRI $604,700 RUC

You could make a case Xerri is the best SuperCoach pick of 2024. If you didn’t start him at $407k or trade him in during any of the ruck emergencies we’ve seen over the season, this could be the time. Coaches with Toby Nankervis (concussion) in the ruck and Nathan Kreuger (concussion) or Luke Jackson (leg) as insurance, you could be staring at a zero on field this week (although the Dockers say Jackson was only taken off in the final minutes against Melbourne as a precaution). Xerri has been ultra-consistent all season, averaging 111.8 points a game and only going below 90 once all year. To top it off, North Melbourne has the easiest run home of any team for rucks, starting with a clash against Geelong and part-timer Sam De Koning, who just conceded 139 points to Tim English.

ADAM TRELOAR $571,800 MID

Arguably the POD of the season, Treloar is in just 3 per cent of teams despite averaging over 115 points a game. The Dogs are on a finals charge and when he’s on, Treloar doesn’t just make it to 100 points, he blasts well past that – his 148 against Geelong was his fourth total over 140 for the season. That came off the back of 31 disposals, eight tackles and three goals. The Dogs have the fifth-easiest run home for midfielders, including some great match-ups in SuperCoach finals, and Treloar is somehow $30k cheaper than he was in round 1.

PATRICK CRIPPS $615,000 MID

Carlton might have taken a while to shake off the Kangaroos on Sunday but the Blues’ inspiration skipper is going from strength to strength. He has gone on red-hot runs in the past and is in the middle of another one right now, peeling off 144, 144, 115 and 114 in his past four matches – his five-round average of 123.2 is ranked No.4 in the comp – with surprise stints in the ruck providing another scoring avenue for the contested ball beast. Cripps appears in more teams than Treloar (9 per cent) but is still likely to set your team apart in a league final.

LACHIE WHITFIELD $577,400 DEF

If you want a player in form, it’s hard to go past Whitfield. Since the Giants’ bye in round 12 he has averaged 117 points a game, with a low of 107 and a high of 137 – which he posted against Gold Coast on Saturday. Whitfield monopolises the kick-ins at GWS, wins a mountain of the footy – his past four disposal tallies are 41, 30, 35 and 40 – and is dodging the taggers and injuries that have caused headaches for his owners in the past.

STEVEN MAY $486,500 DEF

May flew the flag for Melbourne in Perth on Sunday, scoring 127 points from 23 kicks, three handballs (a great SuperCoach ratio), nine marks (two intercept marks) and a stack of behind kick-ins. That’s his biggest score since round 8, but it was far from out of the blue – seven of his last eight have been 90 or above, including two big hundreds in his past two games. And he won’t break the bank.

JACK SINCLAIR $612,500 DEF-MID

In the depths of Melbourne winter, no one loves getting under the roof at Marvel Stadium more than Sinclair – and he doesn’t have to leave the venue for the rest of the season. If you take out his 88 in a downpour against Adelaide, Sinclair is averaging 135 points in his last five games. His actual five-round average including that game is 123.2, placing him right behind Cripps. He did as he pleased against West Coast and should score well again against Essendon before a mouth-watering match-up against the Tigers in two weeks’ time.

TOM STEWART $527,000 DEF

Does Stewart have the best role in SuperCoach? Over the past month he has become a permanent member of Geelong’s centre bounce set up, then appears to have licence to float behind the ball without an opponent. That gives him the perfect opportunity to use his skills reading the play and intercept marking – and has freed him from the attention of taggers he was copping for most of the first 14 rounds. The veteran is averaging 109 over his past five and is still affordable.

BEN KEAYS $490,800 FWD

Who loves a POD? Who has any money? Who trusts forwards? If your answers to these questions are me, not me and no one, then Keays could be your man. Someone who watches the Crows closer than me can possibly explain why he caught fire four weeks ago after averaging 64 in the first 14 rounds, but you can’t argue with form – 120, 93, 123 then a monster 158 against the Bombers from 22 disposals, five goals and eight tackles.

JAMES SICILY $611,000 DEF

A proven SuperCoach premium, it’s something of a mystery why Sicily has fallen out of favour with coaches this year, featuring in just 9 per cent of teams. A slowish start didn’t help, averaging 96 to round 13. But he has gone up several gears since then, averaging 128.5 in his past four games. Even when he was hurt against the Dockers he was thrown forward and showed he can score there, too. And he also has that Richmond match-up – the most lucrative for defenders – in SuperCoach prelim final week.
 
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SuperCoach AFL 2024 round 20 trade guide: Who to target for final five rounds
Trades are running low, but key rucks are out injured and other popular players are on the chopping block with five rounds to go. See the best replacements here.

Al Paton

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6 min read
July 23, 2024 - 1:22PM

SuperCoaches have big problems to deal with as we hit the most important stage of the season.
Concussion protocols will force Toby Nankervis, Nathan Kreuger and Jordan Dawson to miss round 20 after incidents last weekends.

The news is worse for Tom De Koning, who will miss the rest of the home-and-away season after suffering a collapsed lung and fractured foot against North Melbourne.

There’s the horribly out of form Zac Fisher and Matt Rowell.

Fisher returned from the VFL on Sunday and was subbed out with just 13 disposals and 38 SuperCoach points. He lost $29,400 in value after lockout and has a Break Even of 156 this week – if he keeps his spot in the Kangaroos line-up.

Rowell’s price has plummetted to $421,000 after a season-low 51 points against the Giants.

Dawson is another tricky call, missing this week and with a five-round average of 84.4.

Those are numbers you can’t afford entering SuperCoach finals. With trades at a premium, who are the best trade targets this week?

RUCK REPLACEMENTS
TRISTAN XERRI $604,700 RUC

If you didn’t start Xerri at $407k or trade him in during any of the ruck emergencies we’ve seen over the season, this could be the time. Coaches with De Koning or Nankervis in the ruck and Nathan Kreuger (concussion) as insurance, you could be staring at a zero on field this week. Xerri has been ultra-consistent all season, averaging 111.8 points a game and only going below 90 once all year. To top it off, North Melbourne has the easiest run home of any team for rucks, starting with a clash against Geelong and part-timer Sam De Koning, who just conceded 139 points to Tim English.

TIM ENGLISH $568,700 RUC

The No.1 SuperCoach ruckman of 2023 has had a rollercoaster 2024, perfectly illustrated by his past five scores – 136, 70, 137, 85, 139. The pattern could continue this week with a tough match-up against Brodie Grundy at the SCG, and it doesn’t get a whole lot easier after that, with Gawn looming in round 21. But when he’s on, English doesn’t need a lot of hitouts to score well, bringing in most of his points from link-up play around the ground. He finishes the year with a clash against the Giants at Mars Stadium in Ballarat, where he averages 117.9 from seven career appearances.

MAX GAWN $599,000 RUC

Roughly 40,000 coaches have traded out Gawn in the past two weeks while 63,000 held firm. They should be rewarded with the Demons skipper expected to return this weekend after missing two matches with a chipped fibula. Will he be underdone, or will he return breathing fire? It could be a scary prospect going into SuperCoach finals without one of the SuperCoach greats.

FISHER, ROWELL, DAWSON REPLACEMENTS
Most Fisher owners have him in the forward line, but you could use DPP swings to replace him with a midfielder or defender. Here are 10 players to consider.

DYLAN MOORE $519,500 FWD

Speaking of match-ups, Hawthorn has the easiest run home of any team for general forwards, including playing three of the five easiest opponents in the last three rounds. Moore can be a frustrating own because his output doesn’t always match his undoubted ability, largely due to the role he’s used in on any given week by Sam Mitchell. But mixing his time between the midfield and forward line he’s always in dangerous positions. He has three scores over 100 in his past five and a big ceiling as demonstrated by his 169 point return against the Crows in round 12.

JYE CALDWELL $575,200 MID/FWD

Essendon is wobbling and the Bombers’ midfield match-ups are getting tougher, but it doesn’t seem to bother Caldwell, who has a fantastic role in the midfield. His 100 points against the Crows was major unders – he was on track for another 120-plus score before being subbed off following a heavy knock early in the last quarter (he actually lost about 10 points due to scaling after missing the close finish). He was cleared of any serious injury and will be right to go against St Kilda on Saturday. More than 40,000 coaches have traded in Caldwell over the past three weeks and been rewarded with premium-level scoring – it’s time to get on the bandwagon.

BEN KEAYS $490,800 FWD

Who loves a POD? Who has any money? Who trusts forwards? If your answers to these questions are me, not me and no one, then Keays could be your man. Someone who watches the Crows closer than me can possibly explain why he caught fire four weeks ago after averaging 64 in the first 14 rounds, but you can’t argue with form – 120, 93, 123 then a monster 158 against the Bombers from 22 disposals, five goals and eight tackles.

TOM STEWART $527,000 DEF

Does Stewart have the best role in SuperCoach? Over the past month he has become a permanent member of Geelong’s centre bounce set up, then appears to have licence to float behind the ball without an opponent. That gives him the perfect opportunity to use his skills reading the play and intercept marking – and has freed him from the attention of taggers he was copping for most of the first 14 rounds. The veteran is averaging 109 over his past five and is still affordable.


JACK SINCLAIR $612,500 DEF-MID

In the depths of Melbourne winter, no one loves getting under the roof at Marvel Stadium more than Sinclair – and he doesn’t have to leave the venue for the rest of the season. If you take out his 88 in a downpour against Adelaide, Sinclair is averaging 135 points in his last five games. His actual five-round average including that game is 123.2, placing him right behind Cripps. He did as he pleased against West Coast and should score well again against Essendon before a mouth-watering match-up against the Tigers in two weeks’ time.

ADAM TRELOAR $571,800 MID

Arguably the POD of the season, Treloar is in just 3 per cent of teams despite averaging over 115 points a game. The Dogs are on a finals charge and when he’s on, Treloar doesn’t just make it to 100 points, he blasts well past that – his 148 against Geelong was his fourth total over 140 for the season. That came off the back of 31 disposals, eight tackles and three goals. The Dogs have the fifth-easiest run home for midfielders, including some great match-ups in SuperCoach finals, and Treloar is somehow $30k cheaper than he was in round 1.

PATRICK CRIPPS $615,000 MID

Carlton might have taken a while to shake off the Kangaroos on Sunday but the Blues’ inspiration skipper is going from strength to strength. He has gone on red-hot runs in the past and is in the middle of another one right now, peeling off 144, 144, 115 and 114 in his past four matches – his five-round average of 123.2 is ranked No.4 in the comp – with surprise stints in the ruck providing another scoring avenue for the contested ball beast. Cripps appears in more teams than Treloar (9 per cent) but is still likely to set your team apart in a league final.

LACHIE WHITFIELD $577,400 DEF

If you want a player in form, it’s hard to go past Whitfield. Since the Giants’ bye in round 12 he has averaged 117 points a game, with a low of 107 and a high of 137 – which he posted against Gold Coast on Saturday. Whitfield monopolises the kick-ins at GWS, wins a mountain of the footy – his past four disposal tallies are 41, 30, 35 and 40 – and is dodging the taggers and injuries that have caused headaches for his owners in the past.

STEVEN MAY $486,500 DEF

May flew the flag for Melbourne in Perth on Sunday, scoring 127 points from 23 kicks, three handballs (a great SuperCoach ratio), nine marks (two intercept marks) and a stack of behind kick-ins. That’s his biggest score since round 8, but it was far from out of the blue – seven of his last eight have been 90 or above, including two big hundreds in his past two games. And he won’t break the bank.

JAMES SICILY $611,000 DEF

A proven SuperCoach premium, it’s something of a mystery why Sicily has fallen out of favour with coaches this year, featuring in just 9 per cent of teams. A slowish start didn’t help, averaging 96 to round 13. But he has gone up several gears since then, averaging 128.5 in his past four games. Even when he was hurt against the Dockers he was thrown forward and showed he can score there, too. And he also has that Richmond match-up – the most lucrative for defenders – in SuperCoach prelim final week.
 
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Adelaide injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Jordan Butts Foot TBC

Matt Crouch Shoulder 2025

Jordan Dawson Concussion TBC

Karl Gallagher Hamstring 1 week

Will Hamill Finger 1-2 weeks

Wayne Milera Knee 2025

Nick Murray Knee Test

Patrick Parnell Shoulder 2025

Luke Pedlar Shoulder 2025

Izak Rankine Suspension Round 22

Josh Worrell Arm 1 week

Butts will miss some time following a Lisfranc injury

Dawson has been placed in concussion protocol

Murray is an outside chance to play this week after being cleared of serious knee damage

Updated: July 23

Brisbane injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Harris Andrews Concussion TBC

Keidean Coleman Knee 2025

Tom Doedee Knee 2025

Darcy Gardiner Knee 2025

Kalin Lane Knee 2025

Lincoln McCarthy Knee 2025

Conor McKenna Managed 1 week

Jack Payne Foot 5 weeks

Andrews has entered concussion protocols following the win over Sydney

Updated: July 23

Carlton injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Matt Carroll Groin Indefinite

Sam Docherty ACL 2025

Corey Durdin Shoulder 1 week

Orazio Fantasia Calf Test

Mitch McGovern Hip Test

Jack Silvagni Knee 2025

Zac Williams Hamstring Indefinite

Jack Martin returned through the VFL and could return to seniors

Williams will miss weeks as the Blues wait for severity of hamstring injury

McGovern and Fantasia face fitness tests

Updated: July 19

Collingwood injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Aiden Begg Knee 2025

Mason Cox Knee TBC

Charlie Dean Concussion 1-2 weeks

Josh Eyre Concussion TBC

Nathan Kreuger Concussion TBC

Beau McCreery Calf 1-2 weeks

Brody Mihocek Pectoral 8-10 weeks

Tom Mitchell Foot TBC

Will Parker Knee TBC

Jakob Ryan Calf 1 week

Lachie Schultz Concussion 1-2 weeks

Oscar Steene Toe 4-6 weeks

Kreuger suffered a head knock in round 19

Dean and Schultz have entered concussion protocols

Mitchell was listed as 1-2 weeks previously but now his return date is unknown

Updated: July 20

Essendon injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Kaine Baldwin Foot 2025

Jye Caldwell Concussion TBC

Saad El-Hawli Ankle 3-4 weeks

Jaiden Hunter Knee 2025

Darcy Parish Calf 1-2 weeks

Zach Reid Pectoral 9 weeks

Caldwell suffered a head knock in the loss to Adelaide

Updated: July 20

Fremantle injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Josh Corbett Hip 2025

Neil Erasmus Concussion 1 week

Matt Johnson Foot TBC

Oscar McDonald Knee 4-6 weeks

Ollie Murphy Abdomen 5-7 weeks

Alex Pearce Arm TBC

Pearce has again fractured his left radius, with a return-to-play timeframe to be confirmed

Updated: July 23

Geelong injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Toby Conway Foot 2025

Cam Guthrie Achilles 3 weeks

Tom Hawkins Foot 3-5 weeks

Oli Wiltshire Pelvis 2 weeks

Mitch Edwards Back TBC

Updated: July 20

Gold Coast Suns injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Ben Ainsworth Shoulder 2025

Levi Casboult Hamstring 3-5 weeks

Alex Davies Suspension Round 22

Sam Day Foot 3-5 weeks

Brandon Ellis Calf 1 week

Touk Miller Wrist 3-5 weeks

Ethan Read Leg 6 weeks

Jake Rogers Knee 4 weeks

Malcolm Rosas Suspension Round 20

Jarrod Witts Back Test

No new injuries for the Suns following the loss to GWS

Updated: July 20

GWS Giants injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Toby Bedford Suspension Round 22

Stephen Coniglio Shoulder Test

Isaac Cumming Hamstring TBC

Josh Fahey Foot 6-8 weeks

Cooper Hamilton Ankle TBC

Josh Kelly Calf 3 weeks

Nick Madden Ankle 2-3 weeks

Braydon Preuss Back Indefinite

Harry Rowston Back Indefinite

Sam Taylor Testicle 1-2 weeks

Cumming failed to finish the match against Suns with a hamstring issue

Updated: July 20

Hawthorn injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

James Blanck ACL 2025

Sam Butler Broken leg 2025

Mitch Lewis ACL 2025

Chad Wingard Calf 2-3 weeks

Lewis suffered an ACL injury in round 17 and is out for the year

Updated: July 20

Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Max Gawn Ankle 1 week

Lachie Hunter Calf 1 week

Christian Petracca Ribs/Lung/Spleen 2025

Joel Smith Suspension Indefinite

Charlie Spargo Achilles Season

Gawn will miss at least one more match

Updated: July 19

North Melbourne injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Callum Coleman-Jones Achilles 2025

Hamish Free Concussion Indefinite

Brayden George Knee 2025

Josh Goater Achilles 2025

Updated: July 19

Port Adelaide injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Ryan Burton Foot TBC

Jeremy Finlayson Spleen 2025

Lachie Jones Concussion TBC

Todd Marshall Hip/Hamstring TBC

Trent McKenzie Hamstring TBC

Sam Powell-Pepper Knee 2025

Connor Rozee Hip TBC

Josh Sinn Quad TBC

Ivan Soldo Knee 3 weeks

Rozee suffered a hip injury in round 19

Finlayson will miss the rest of the season

Updated: July 20

Richmond injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Judson Clarke ACL 2025

Mate Colina Back TBC

Liam Fawcett Back 3-4 weeks

Jack Graham Hip TBC

Campbell Gray Hamstring 6-8 weeks

Josh Gibcus ACL 2025

Dylan Grimes Back 2025

Mykelti Lefau ACL 2025

Tom Lynch Hamstring 2-3 weeks

Dustin Martin Back TBC

Sam Naismith ACL 2025

Marlion Pickett Calf 1-2 weeks

Maurice Rioli Ankle 1 week

Jack Ross Foot 2-3 weeks

Tim Taranto Concussion 1 week

Nick Vlastuin Back TBC

Tylar Young ACL 2025

Toby Nankervis Concussion TBC

Martin remains sidelined

Nankervis was subbed out with concussion against Port Adelaide

Updated: July 20

St Kilda injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Anthony Caminiti Ankle Test

Brad Crouch Knee TBC

Paddy Dow Ankle Test

Max Hall Back TBC

Jack Hayes Knee TBC

Liam Henry Knee 2025

Max King Knee 2025

Mattaes Phillipou Hip 3-4 weeks

James Van Es Ankle 2025

Marcus Windhager Hamstring 4 weeks

Henry was subbed out of the win over West Coast with a knee injury, and was later confirmed to miss the rest of the season.

Updated: July 21

Sydney injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Jack Buller Back 2025

Will Hayward Ankle Test

Jacob Konstanty Foot TBC

Justin McInerney Knee 2-3 weeks

Callum Mills Managed Test

Tom Papley Ankle 4-6 weeks

Dane Rampe Calf Test

James Rowbottom Cheekbone Test

Patrick Snell Hamstring 3-5 weeks

Papley's ankle will keep him out until finals

Rampe and Hayward will be assessed this week

Updated: July 23

West Coast injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Tyler Brockman Ankle TBC

Liam Duggan Concussion 1-2 weeks

Matthew Flynn Ankle Test

Elijah Hewett Foot Season

Callum Jamieson Knee TBC

Noah Long Knee 2025

Jeremy McGovern Ribs/Lung 1-2 weeks

Elliot Yeo Soreness TBC

Jake Waterman Knee Test

West Coast made it through the loss to the Saints with no new injuries

Updated: July 20

Western Bulldogs injury list
Name Injury Estimated Return

Jordan Croft Thigh 5-7 weeks

Ryan Gardner Wrist 5-7 weeks

James Harmes Hamstring 2-3 weeks

Jason Johannisen Hamstring 4-6 weeks

Liam Jones Knee 1-3 weeks

James O'Donnell Concussion TBC

Kelsey Rypstra Hamstring 3-4 weeks

Bailey Smith Knee 2025

Updated: July 20
 
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Early Mail: Teams news and SuperCoach whispers for round 20
Max Gawn joins Melbourne training in a bid to return from injury this week. Get the latest news on the Dees skipper and more SuperCoach stars under a cloud for round 20.

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Max Gawn has stepped up his push to make an early comeback from a chipped fibula.

Gawn missed Melbourne’s win against Essendon and a loss to Fremantle, but the Demons say he is “tracking well” towards a return against GWS on Saturday night.

The champion ruckman joined training at Casey Fields on Wednesday morning to test the injury, which doctors initially said he would keep him out for 2-3 weeks.

If he gets through the session, he’s likely to be named in the team on Thursday night – and reports from Casey were positive.

“We’re hopeful,” assistant coach Andrew McQualter said on Wednesday morning.

“He’s out there preparing to fully train, and hopefully he’s good to go ... he’s really driven. He’s doing everything he can to be ready.”

Earlier, Demons high performance manager Selwyn Griffith said Gawn had been “an absolute professional” in his recovery.

“Max trained really well last week and had another great session over the weekend,” Griffith said on Tuesday night.

“He’ll look to integrate into full training tomorrow and then we’ll make an assessment on his availability following training.”

The Dees will have two forced changes with Christian Salem suffering a low-grade hamstring strain and Koltyn Tholstrup reporting delayed concussion symtoms.

RUCKS RULED OUT

Two other SuperCoach rucks will definitely miss this week after entering concussion protocols.

Toby Nankervis was subbed out of Richmond’s loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday night, and Tigers physical performance manager Luke Meehan said he’s “OK”.

“He’s frustrated that he’s not training, he loves to be out there the boys. Hopefully he’ll recover this week and we’ll see him next week,” Meehan said.

Collingwood forward Nathan Kreuger is also out after a head clash during the first quarter of the Pies’ loss to Hawthorn. The club’s medical update says Kreuger “will continue to work with the club’s medical team as he works through the protocols”, but with Mason Cox and Dan McStay available, he may find it tough to win back his spot in the team.

GOOD NEWS FROM BOMBERS, PORT

Jye Caldwell was also assessed after a heavy knock against Adelaide, but the forecast is better for his 53,000 owners in SuperCoach.

Essendon says he passed a concussion test and has shown “no symptoms in the days since”.

Meanwhile, star Bombers midfielder Darcy Parish a chance to play his first game since round 10 after recovering from a calf injury.

Port Adelaide says captain Connor Rozee “is expected to be available” to face Carlton after sitting out part of the last quarter agaist the Tigers following a corky to the hip pointer.

In Perth, Elliot Yeo will return if he gets through training this week, and he’s not the only big name who could be available for the Eagles.

“Gov (Jeremy McGovern) is still a chance, he will be a test later in the week,” high performance manager Mat Inness told the club website. “He trained fully today so we will test him on Thursday and see how he goes.”

Luke Jackson did not appear on Fremantle’s injury list despite finishing the game against Melbourne on the bench with ice on his leg, but Alex Pearce is set for surgery later this week after suffering a fracture in his left forearm, an injury that could force Luke Ryan to play more defensive roles in the Dockers backline.
 
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SuperCoach AFL 2024 round 21 train guide: Best targets for league finals
Finals are here in SuperCoach head-to-head leagues. Need to pull a big move to stay alive or set up a premiership tilt? You’ve come to the right place.
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July 29, 2024 - 8:51AM

Now things get serious in SuperCoach.

After 20 crazy rounds, head-to-head finals in most leagues start next week.

Whether you are sitting pretty with the double chance or are the underdog in an elimination final will determine your trade strategy this week.

If you’re in the category of going for broke, this is the place to start.

Check out the bold and potentially lucrative moves you can make with those crucial final trades.

MATT ROBERTS $380,200 DEF/MID
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 0.3 per cent (47 coaches)

Anyone with the foresight to bring in Roberts after consecutive scores of 95 and 114 in rounds 18 and 19 pulled off one of the season’s biggest trade heists. After a stint in the VFL, one of the most successful rookies of the first half of the season is back in a massive way. Injuries in Sydney’s defence have opened the door for a fantastic role for the long-kicking left-footer, and he has grabbed it with both hands – his 161 points against the Bulldogs was the highest score for the round. There’s no reason to see that role changing over the next four weeks and although it would have been great to grab him for $288k last week, this is still a great price especially if you’re still holding a Zac Fisher type.

ED RICHARDS $546,200 DEF/MID
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 4 per cent (732 coaches)

The Bulldogs are arguably the competition’s form team right now and they have a dream SuperCoach finals run for midfielders, facing Melbourne, Adelaide, North Melbourne and GWS in the next four rounds. If you have the cash it’s hard to go past Adam Treloar, but not many coaches have $611k sitting on the shelf. Richards is much more affordable, comes with DPP and a five-round average of 109, and is slightly more of a POD (4 per cent owned compared to Treloar’s 5.4 per cent). His move to the midfield has been a huge winner – well played, Bevo – and he has outscored Marcus Bontempelli in each of the past two weeks.


COOPER SHARMAN $342,000 FWD
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 0 per cent (1 coach)

Can that one coach please contact us and explain why he traded in the Saints forward? Perhaps they spotted another role opening up when Max King went down with a knee injury. Sharman played the game of his life against Essendon, pulling in 10 marks and booting three goals for 129 SuperCoach points. But it wasn’t totally out of the blue after scoring 88 and 82 the two previous weeks (kicking two goals in each game). A match-up against Brisbane is much tougher on paper but the Saints have hit form and love playing under the Marvel Stadium roof. And he’s very cheap.

NASIAH WANGANEEN-MILERA $521,900 DEF
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 15 per cent (2746 coaches)

A more established Saint who presents a lot less risk than Sharman but still has huge upside. Wanganeen-Milera is one of the unsung improvers of 2024, boosting his SuperCoach average from 85 to 102, with his 134 points against the Bombers (from 31 disposals and a goal) his best of the year. Wanganeen-Milera is an up and coming star who relishes the conditions at Marvel, where St Kilda plays all four of its remaining matches, including a meeting in two weeks with Richmond in two weeks, which has given up huge scores to defenders all season.

WILL DAY $549,800 MID
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 2.9 per cent (528 coaches)

One of those coaches is The Advertiser’s Simeon Thomas-Wilson, who picked Day as a POD coming off Hawthorn’s mid-season bye. He hit the mark with that shooting from the hip pick, with Day not dropping below 92 in his past 10 games – and averaging 114 in that time. He hasn’t had too many high ceiling games in that time but he won’t let you down (something we can’t say for many other mids) and 136 points against the Crows shows he can go big. And the Hawks finish the year against GWS, Carlton, Richmond and North Melbourne.

GEORGE HEWETT $405,100 MID
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 0.1 per cent (13 coaches)

Connor Rozee was one of the bargains of the season when he dropped to $410k. Could Hewett deliver similar value? He is even cheaper despite scoring back-to-back hundreds as he is once again a regular in the Blues midfield. He outscored Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh on Friday night and has recorded 14 tackles over the past two rounds. Add 14 contested possessions and it’s a great base for SuperCoach scoring, as we saw in 2022 when Hewett averaged 111 points a game.

ANDREW BRAYSHAW $580,200 MID
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 3.3 per cent (591 coaches)

While some Dockers slow down in the back end of the season, Brayshaw is picking up the pace. Back-to-back scores of 137 in the past two rounds takes his average from his past six to 120.6. After his centre bounce numbers dropped to the 50s earlier in the season, he has been consistently in the 70-80 per cent range since Fremantle’s mid-season bye. His game is built on volume, racking up 36 and 41 touches in his past two games. Freo’s run home is tricky – Essendon (away), Geelong (home), GWS Giants (away) and Port Adelaide (home), but in the form Brayshaw is in, it might not matter.

TIM KELLY $507,400 MID
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 0.0 per cent (3 coaches)

An uber POD at a great price with a proven high ceiling, Kelly has hit form in the past month with SuperCoach scores of 91, 106, 97 and 139. The Eagles’ finals run includes match-ups against Gold Coast, North Melbourne, Carlton and Kelly’s former team Geelong – playing at GMHBA Stadium shouldn’t hold any fears for him.

REILLY O’BRIEN $503,800 RUC
Ownership in top 10 per cent: 0.0 per cent (5 coaches)

This is a Hail Mary option if you need to pull something totally out of left field to win a final next weekend. O’Brien is in good form, scoring 115 and 124 in his past two outings, but this is all about his direct match-up in round 21. The Crows face Geelong on Saturday afternoon, and the Cats have been giving up enormous ruck scores as they run a mix of Sam De Koning, Shannon Neale and Mark Blicavs at centre bounces. Ruck scores against the Cats in recent weeks include 151 (Tristan Xerri), 139 (Tim English), 131 (Darcy Cameron) and 176 (Tom De Koning). ROB has spent time in the SANFL this year but has shown the ability to post monster scores in the past, scoring 175 against the Cats in 2022 and 181 against Richmond back in 2019.
 
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Stats insider: Full round 20 centre bounce numbers, key SuperCoach intel
Isaac Heeney’s phenomenal SuperCoach scores have dried up. See the stats behind the scores plus full CBA numbers and all the stats you need to know.Al Paton and Fantasy Freako

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Host Al Paton is joined by Patch and fantasy legend Lekdog to preview the first week of SuperCoach league finals! Who are the biggest PODs that can shock your opponent and win you a final? Lek delivers the gold on SuperCoach Draft, from the basics to advanced strategy, plus this week's captain picks, expert advice from The Phantom, a secret stat to start your planning for 2025, and more!
GEELONG tried out a new centre bounce combination on the weekend, but it didn’t prevent another huge score from the opposing ruckman.
After trialling key defender Sam De Koning in the ruck for the past five rounds, Chris Scott handed the job to Mark Blicavs and 14-gamer Shannon Neale in round 20.
Blicavs attended 70 ruck contests against North Melbourne and Neale 30, winning eight and one hitout to advantage respectively – and scoring 75 and 54 SuperCoach points.
They were opposed to Tristan Xerri, who was at 89 ruck contests, won 15 hitouts to advantage (equal most for the round with Reilly O’Brien) and scored 151 SuperCoach points.

O’Brien faces the Cats this weekend, and could post another huge SuperCoach score. Geelong’s remaining ruck match-ups are against Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson (round 22), Rowan Marshall (round 23) and Matt Flynn in the final home-and-away round.

Other key role changes on the weekend included:
  • JAKE Soligo’s CBAs doubled and he scored 120 SuperCoach points, his best return since round 8.
  • ZAK Butters attended only six centre bounces against Carlton, his lowest figure for the season, as he tried to shake off a tag from Alex Cincotta.
  • CALLUM Mills was eased back into Sydney’s centre square set up, attending eight centre bounces – his first of 2024.
  • TOM Powell was thrown around yet again by Alastair Clarkson, with his CBAs dropping from 15 to zero in a week. He still managed 34 disposals and 101 SuperCoach points.
  • JAMES Peatling has attended 67 per cent and 69 per cent of CBAs for GWS the past two weeks, gathered a combined 46 disposals and scored 93 and 133 SuperCoach points.
  • WITH no Zac Fisher or Colby McKercher, Jaidyn Stephenson stepped up as North Melbourne’s main kick-in taker. He had six, and played on from all of them, while Powell took three.
  • MATT Roberts has taken 11 kick-ins for Sydney over the past three rounds, including five against the Bulldogs on Sunday. He has a 100 per cent play-on record for the season, including his 26 kick-ins over the first 13 rounds.



Secret SuperCoach stats
Each week Champion Data guru Fantasy Freako lifts the lid on the SuperCoach scoring system by analysing key moments from the weekend games.
Here are the numbers you need to know from round 20.
HEENEY ON THE SLIDE?
Isaac Heeney’s numbers at the beginning of the season weren’t sustainable – averaging 129 points in his first 10 games, compared to 103 in his last eight games.
Like the Swans, we have seen a gradual decline in output from Heeney while his role has remained the same. Since round 11, he has dropped below 100 points in half of his games and his kicking has plummeted – recording a kicking efficiency of 49.5 per cent, which included having an efficiency of just 13 per cent last round – his worst since 2018.
The goals have also dried up and he is averaging less than one goal a game over these rounds.
Compare that to his first 10 games, where he hit the target by foot 67.1 per cent of the time and averaged 1.6 goals.

BOMBERS HIT TURBULENCE
When Essendon wins, Zach Merrett often comes away with an excellent score – posting 135 and 145 in his past two wins compared to averaging just 94 in the Bombers’ past four losses. Opposition sides have also targeted him, and he has been tagged in six of his past seven games. Historically, he has struggled with close attention, and his numbers reflect this.
Teammate Nic Martin’s role has fluctuated – playing across half-back, the wing and half-forward since returning from the bye. His best score since round 15 was 142 against Melbourne, but he needed four goals to get to that tally. The volume isn’t the same for Martin, either – averaging 23.7 disposals, down from 29.8 in his first 13 games.
DAICOS’S HOT START
Nick Daicos became the third player ever to have 18 disposals and 10 contested possessions in a quarter when he tore Richmond to shreds on Sunday.
He had five clearances, two score assists and 91 points in the first term.
Seth Campbell was sent to him thereafter and conceded 13 disposals in the 39 minutes they were matched up.
LACHIE NEALE’S SCORE EXPLAINED
Lachie Neale was one of Brisbane’s best against Gold Coast, scoring 117 points from 35 disposals and a goal – well under his SuperCoach returns in recent outings including 143 points from 34 touches in round 18 and 179 points from 36 disposals in round 17.
This is another example of how the SuperCoach scoring system works within games – and why you shouldn’t compare scores in different matches.
Every player’s score is relative to what others do in the same game, and on Saturday there were several other players that dominated in Dayne Zorko, Josh Dunkley and Sam Flanders.
Neale was also slow to get going – he was the 18th ranked player on the ground at quarter-time. He also lost 14.4 points from negative acts across the game.
GIANT BLOOPER
Giant Harvey Thomas made the round 20 highlights for all the wrong reasons when his running shot from inside 10m cannoned into teammate Jesse Hogan on Saturday night.
Because his intention was to score a goal the kick was classed as ineffective and worth zero SuperCoach points. Even though the ball hit Hogan below the knee he wasn’t credited with a kick as his intention wasn’t to kick the ball.


STAT OF THE WEEK: SPOILS
Spoils are another one-percenter stat that keeps the SuperCoach scores ticking over.
Defenders dominate this stat, but points can be accrued irrespective of position.
A spoil can be defined as knocking the ball away from a marking contest preventing an opponent from taking a mark. All spoils are worth two points as a raw figure, while a spoil gaining possession – that is, a spoil that ends up in a teammates’ possession or a stoppage – is worth two extra points.
Spoil Efficiency is the percentage of spoils that end up in a teammates’ possession or a stoppage, effectively killing the play.
If we look at the leading players for spoils it’s key defenders that dominate – led by Darcy Moore and Harris Andrews. Neither player is SuperCoach relevant, but it does show that this position type dominates this stat.


Most spoils 2024
Player Club SPL Avg
Darcy Moore Collingwood 8.9
Harris Andrews Brisbane Lions 7.8
Ben Miller Richmond 7.4
Sam Collins Gold Coast Suns 7.3
Tom Barrass West Coast 7.2
Tom McCartin Sydney Swans 7.2
Jack Buckley GWS Giants 7.0
Tom McDonald Melbourne 6.4
Liam Jones Western Bulldogs 6.4
James Borlase Adelaide Crows 6.1
Jacob Weitering Carlton 6.0
Josh Worrell Adelaide Crows 6.0

In terms of efficiency, Bodhi Uwland is the most effective with a spoil efficiency of 76.6 per cent, followed by Josh Battle on 76 per cent.
Charlie Ballard has the lowest spoil efficiency of the top-30 spoiling defenders at 58.5 per cent.
If we look at the leading midfielders for spoils, Josh Dunkley has had the most of any player followed by Reuben Ginbey and Marcus Bontempelli – another one-percenter stat from Bontempelli that often goes unnoticed.


Most spoils 2024 - Midfielders
Player Club SPL
Josh Dunkley Brisbane Lions 17
Reuben Ginbey West Coast 16
Marcus Bontempelli Western Bulldogs 16
Ed Richards Western Bulldogs 16
Connor Rozee Port Adelaide 12
Jordan Dawson Adelaide Crows 11
Conor Nash Hawthorn 10
Jack Bowes Geelong 10
Sam Durham Essendon 9
Zach Merrett Essendon 8

Ruckmen are also handy in this area with Reilly O’Brien leading the way, followed by Tristan Xerri and Oscar McInerney.
 

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