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KFC SuperCoach winner Dwayne Delmenico reveals the tactics which helped him win $50,000
Ranked outside the top 40,000 after five rounds, Dwayne Delmenico thought his SuperCoach campaign was over. Then he engineered a series of trades which ended with him claiming the $50,000 grand prize. Here’s his plans for 2020.
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You are never out of the running in SuperCoach.
That’s the major lesson from 2019 winner Dwayne Delmenico, who thought he was “screwed” sitting outside the top 40,000 after five rounds.
By the end of the byes he had surged to 13th spot.
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Two months and several flawless trades later, he was $50,000 richer after his team Rexwell Crumbers was crowned the 2019 SuperCoach winner.
“You can trade your way to a really good team and make up the points,” Delmenico said.
This year he isn’t doing anything silly.
Like always, he will be avoiding injury prone players, with rookie-priced Stephen Hill and returning Blues defender Sam Docherty the exceptions to the rule.
And while there are plenty of players pending selection, he will definitely be going without new Cat Jack Steven — currently in 28 per cent of teams — despite his $361,700 price tag and dual-position status, with his pre-season calf setback vindicating his previous decision.


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“He 100% won’t be in my team,” he said.
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After starting with speculative selection Bomber Kyle Langford last year, he advises SuperCoaches to block out that “little voice” that tells you to pick the outside-the-box mid-pricer, because it generally ends in despair.
We all know that voice all too well.
As a general rule for mid-pricers, he asks himself two key questions:
“Are they going to make $200k? Are they going to be top-six-to-ten (in their position)? If not, there’s no point.”
It is the reason why he has no Tom Doedee or Dylan Roberton — both sitting in more than 20 per cent of teams — in his defensive set-up at this stage.
Guns and rookies are his rule of thumb in the midfield, only selecting midfield premiums who have played more than four seasons at AFL level, and has five stars and three rookies on-field.
SuperCoach winner Dwayne Delmenico is a fan of Essendon’s Darcy Parish. Picture: Michael Klein.
Prolific Bulldog Josh Dunkley just passes the test entering his fifth season this year, and Delmenico believes he is underpriced given his average start to 2019.
“I wouldn’t be looking below (Patrick) Dangerfield at $625,500 in the midfield,” he said.
While last year’s winner is conscious of not buying into pre-season hype, a couple of buzz players are on his Marsh Series watch-list.
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He is always on the lookout for role changes – a key to his success in 2019 – and the midfield minutes of Power defender turned midfielder Dan Houstonand fresh Sun Hugh Greenwood will be high on the pre-season agenda.
“If I see a role change, I jump on,” he said.
Delmenico is also keeping a keen eye on SuperCoach defender Lachie Weller, Hawthorn dynamo Chad Wingard and Swans defender Callum Mills.


Jack Steven hasn’t come into the plans of last year’s SuperCoach winner.
And while he has no room for popular Bomber Devon Smith, barring a glittering Marsh campaign, he has one of his teammates his sights.
That man is Darcy Parish, in just 1 per cent of SuperCoach teams. His high ceiling and the potential for greater midfield time are the main reasons why the point-of-difference is currently in his forward line.
But there will be no PODs in the ruck with set-and-forget approach Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn locked away.
Last year the $50,000 prize came at an opportune time for the SuperCoach nut with his wedding just around the corner.
Next week Delmenico will be happily married to his partner Sammi, meaning his SuperCoach research will have to take a back seat.
However, his phone is already filled with pre-season SuperCoach intel — that he generally forgets to look at again.
“I keep a bunch of notes in my phone … it’s an absolute mess,” he said.
 
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im sure he will come around the 5 number mark like most previous winners the year after winning after not having the ridiculous amount of luck required to win
 
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Cat out of the bag here with Darcy. 3 games in the midfield last yr. check out rounds 7,11 and 20. There you go! Lockaty lock!
 
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KFC SuperCoach: The Phantom names the top 10 cash cows for 2020

From draftees to second-year guns and the players who have been given a second chance, The Phantom ranks the top-10 cheap options – and the ones next in line – for KFC SuperCoach in 2020.

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The key to KFC SuperCoach success is nailing all of your rookie-price selections. As it stands, here are The Phantom’s top-10 cheapies for 2020.

1. MARLION PICKETT (RICH)

$123,900, Mid

Marsh Series Scores: N/A

The mature-age sensation finished third in the Norm Smith Medal voting last year after tallying 22 disposals, eight contested possessions, one goal and 96 SuperCoach points on debut in the grand final.

A week earlier, Pickett won the Norm Goss Medal as the best player on-the-ground in the VFL grand final after 20 disposals and 123 points.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: The guy was almost the best player on the ground in the biggest game last year. And he’s available at rookie-price. What more do you need?

2. MATT ROWELL (GC)

$207,300, Mid

Marsh Series Scores: 100

Thought Sam Walsh had a good SuperCoach season in his first year? The output of this kid might be even better.

Like Walsh, Rowell has enjoyed a near-perfect junior career, dominating at all levels.

The strong-bodied, well-balanced midfielder averaged 32 disposals, 17 contested possessions and 171 SuperCoach points in the NAB League last season and 133 points for Vic Metro at the under-18 national carnival.

And in his first official hitout for the Suns, Rowell tallied a game-high 15 contested possessions and the first – of many – SuperCoach ton of his career against the Cats.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: Justifying the hype in every way and only sits behind Pickett given the starting price. But you should be picking them both.

3. WILL GOULD (SYD)

$117,300, Def

Marsh Series Scores: N/A

The ready-made defender, who played an important role in Glenelg’s drought-breaking grand final win, could play 22 games this year without a problem.

Gould, 18, delivered with precision from the back-half and knocked around some of his more senior opponents in the SANFL, averaging 19 disposals and 89 SuperCoach points per game at the top-level in SA.

He’s made a big impression since arriving in Sydney and could slot straight into the Swans’ defence in 2020 – and even take some of Jake Lloyd’s kick-in duties.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: Lock him in even before a Marsh Series appearance.

4. IZAK RANKINE (GC)

$123,900, Fwd

Marsh Series scores: DNP

Teammate Touk Miller believes there’s a big year ahead for the 19-year-old if he can stay fit in 2020.

But those who saw Rankine make his SANFL league debut at 16 already knew that.

The excitement machine, whose first year at the Suns was interrupted by injury, then tallied more goals, assists and score involvements than any other player and averaged 120 SuperCoach points per game at the 2018 Under-18 championships.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: A shoulder knock kept him out of the Suns’ first Marsh Series match and he’s not yet a certain stater for the club’s final pre-season match against the Crows.

But he’s still a must-have until his name is missing from the Round 1 team sheet.

5. STEPHEN HILL (FREO)

$190,600, Fwd-Def

Marsh Series scores: N/A

The 29-year-old has played just 16 games in the past two seasons but he averaged 86, 96, 96, 90 and 80 in the five years before that.

He’s fit – at the moment – and impressed in the Dockers’ recent intra-club match at half-back. He’s too cheap to pass up if all goes to plan from here.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: There’s risk, sure, but he’s likely to be one of the year’s

6. CONNOR BUDARICK (GC)

$106,900, Mid-Fwd

Marsh Series scores: 74

In the NAB League last season, only Matt Rowell and Tom Green averaged more SuperCoach points than the Gold Coast Academy gun.

But his price is far more appealing after the AFL’s assistance package allowed the Suns to take the 18-year-old, who played eight NEAFL games – and averaged 18 disposals – in his draft year, in the rookie draft.

Before the concessions were announced, some were expecting a bid to come in the second round.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT:All the attention has gone to his new teammates, but the ready-made Budarick might be ahead of most of them after a standout Marsh Series opener against the Cats. And the dual-position rookie is cheaper.

7. DYLAN STEPHENS (SYD)

$189,300, Mid

Marsh Series scores: N/A

Despite his slight frame, the hard-running left-footer showed he can mix it with the big bodies, averaging 18 disposals and 82 SuperCoach points at senior level in the SANFL last year.

And, while he only played two matches, Stephens averaged 172 at reserves level.

The 18-year-old did his best work at junior level on the outside, but he’s shown he’s clean and creative on the inside.

And he’s been turning heads – on the back of his endurance and damaging left-foot – during his first pre-season at Sydney.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: Stephens is doing all the right things to be there in Round 1, as coach John Longmire confirmed recently.

He’s a favourite of mine from the SANFL, who could score well from the outset and become a viable on-field selection.
 
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8. AIDEN BONAR (NM)

$202,800, Fwd-Mid

Marsh series scores: 76

A physically-ready, rookie-price midfielder with two years in an AFL environment under his belt? Yes, please.

There’s been no harder engine room to crack than the Giants’ in recent seasons and Bonar has felt the squeeze first-hand.

The highly-rated 20-year-old, who was drafted at pick No. 11 in 2017 despite two previous knee reconstructions, played just six games in his two years at GWS, spending most of his time forward.

Bonar showed his wares as a big-bodied midfielder in the NEAFL, however, and it’s a role which he is set to play at the top-level at his new club this season after an impressive Marsh Series opener saw him attend the fourth-most centre bounces in just 61 per cent game-time.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: There’s opportunity for him at North and he might be worth the elevated price in a shallow rookie-price forward pool.

9. NED MCHENRY (ADEL)

$123,900, Mid

Marsh series scores: 37

In his draft year, McHenry applied five more tackles than any other player at the 2018 under-18 championships and averaged 115 SuperCoach points per game in the TAC Cup.

The running machine’s impressive form continued in the SANFL last year, with McHenry averaging 21 disposals, six marks and five tackles per game in his first five games for the Crows’ reserves.

Then, in his second game after returning from a long-term back injury, McHenry finished with 17 disposals, four goals and 123 points in the semi-final.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: After recovering from a minor abdominal injury, McHenry finished with six disposals and five tackles in a half of footy in the opening weekend of the Marsh Series and is still right in the Round 1 frame at West Lakes.

A lock for your bench if he’s picked.

10. MAX KING (STK)

$123,900, Fwd

Marsh series scores: 46

St Kilda fans are excited and SuperCoaches should be, too.

In the only TAC Cup game of his draft year, which was ruined by an ACL injury, King tallied 19 disposals, nine marks, 8.5 and 179 SuperCoach points.

The 19-year-old’s debut season at the Saints was ruined, too but not before he could boot 11 goals in five impressive VFL appearances.

THE PHANTOM’S VERDICT: Finished with one goal from six disposals and four marks in a less-than-convincing performance against the Hawks last week but King’s job security as a rookie-price player will be as strong as it gets in 2020.

And, at this stage, that might outweigh his inconsistent scoring.

NEXT IN LINE

Hayden Young (Freo, $180,300 Def)

The damaging left-footer, who ranked first for intercept possessions and second for metres gained, averaged 107 points at the national under-18 championships for Vic Country.

Young, regarded as the best kick in this year’s draft class, went even bigger in the NAB League, averaging 129 points per game and fits new coach Justin Longmuir’s want for an increase in skill level at the Dockers.

But a recent injury setback as the 18-year-old in the rehab group, putting his Round 1 debut in doubt.

Mitch Hibberd (ESS, $114,000 Mid)

The 23-year-old failed to make it playing predominantly as a defender for North Melbourne but after being delisted at the end of last year, Hibberd turned himself into tall, big-bodied running midfielder in the VFL in 2019.

Playing for Williamstown, the 191cm Tasmanian averaged 24 disposals, seven tackles and 128 SuperCoach points per game to be named on a wing in the VFL’s team of the year.

Pre-season knee surgery has affected his Round 1 chances, but it hasn’t ruined them.

A top-10 certainty here, otherwise.

Lachlan Ash (GWS, $193,800 Def-Mid)

The Giants’ top pick from last year’s draft – No. 4 overall – averaged 22 disposals and 102 for Vic Country at the national carnival and 129 points per game in the NAB League.

Ash’s junior numbers are matched by his standout ability to break the game open from half-back.

He might be worth the elevated price if he can break into the Giants side early.

We’ll know more next week.

Caleb Serong (FREO, $175,800 Mid)

Serong, who has drawn comparison to Port Adelaide’s Robbie Gray, ranked fourth for clearances and fifth for contested possessions in the NAB League, where he averaged 129 points per game.

And a standout performance in Fremantle’s recent intra-club match has him in line for a Round 1 debut.

Fischer McAsey (Adel, $184,800 Def)

Adelaide’s top pick from last year’s draft, who was the No. 1 key-defender at the 2018 national under-18 carnival with a SuperCoach average of 97, was already closing in on a Round 1 debut but, after the Tom Doedee setback, it’s now all-but sealed.

Expect the skilful, 195cm McAsey to feature in the Under-23 Showdown on Saturday and play a SuperCoach-friendly intercept role in his first year.

Brad Close (Geel, $109,900 Mid-Fwd)

The Cats are the mature-age kings so don’t be surprised to see the 21-year-old, who starred for Glenelg in the SANFL last year, in Chris Scott’s Round 1 side.

Jack Mahony (NM $117,300, Mid-Fwd)

Mahony averaged 106 SuperCoach points at the national under-18 carnival after leading the competition for score involvements and score assists.

The 176cm small forward, who averaged 114 points in the NAB League, was so impressive last year that Champion Data rated him the 14th-best player in the draft.

With pressure forward Kayne Turner sidelined, Mahony is a chance to see some early-season action, despite a quiet Marsh Series opener.

Jarrod Brander (WC, $133,000, Fwd-Def)

Brander has posted scores of 25, 36 and 36 in his three career games but the versatile 20-year-old, who stands at 195cm, can play in almost any position on the ground.

And in the Eagles’ intra-club he impressed on a wing, in a role which is likely to be more SuperCoach-friendly.

The word out of Perth on Brander, who is still rookie-price – and dual-position – heading into his third year, suggests he’s right in the mix for Round 1.

Jacob Kennerley (GEEL, $123,900 Def-Mid)

The dominant runner of the 2018 draft class returned to Geelong training in outstanding condition in December, pushing some of the club’s best athletes, Mark Blicavs included, over summer.

And the 19-year-old outside-midfielder, who averaged 133 points at SANFL under-18 level, will be close to an early-season debut after an impressive first year in the VFL and 13 disposals in 49 per cent game-time in week one of the Marsh Series.

Mitch Duncan’s wing might be vacant and Geelong coach Chris Scott isn’t afraid to give young runners, who can use the ball well, senior opportunity.
 
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Diabolical said:
I’m confused. Which Darcy? Parish? In round 20 he was went off with concussion in the first quarter and didn’t return.
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Rnd 20 gives him a discount and the 2 big scores might be what he delivers this year.
I currently have 20 breakout candidates and Pickett and Rowell on the ground! :eek:
Surely 1 of them has to work. Still leaves me 9 trades for the year.
 
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Can anyone post this?
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FULL SCORES
VICTORIA

Toby Greene 109

Dustin Martin 103

Josh Kelly 102

Adam Saad 84

Lachie Whitfield 83

Marcus Bontempelli 78

Scott Pendlebury 77

Andrew Gaff 76

Patrick Dangerfield 75

Nick Haynes 75

Tom Papley 73

Shaun Higgins 67

Trent Cotchin 66

Darcy Moore 58

Todd Goldstein 53

Jack Macrae 50

Rory Sloane 49

Travis Boak 48

Jake Lloyd 47

Jeremy Cameron 44

Jade Gresham 40

James Sicily 39

Steele Sidebottom 39

Stefan Martin 37

Mark Blicavs 36

Tom Lynch 33

Bachar Houli 33

ALL STARS

Stephen Coniglio 101

Charlie Cameron 86

Patrick Cripps 85

Lachie Neale 80

Brodie Grundy 80

Jeremy Howe 80

Scott Lycett 78

Callum Mills 74

Lachie Weller 73

Luke Breust 67

Brodie Smith 65

Nat Fyfe 65

Isaac Smith 62

Jack Riewoldt 61

Zach Tuohy 60

Brad Hill 60

Jason Johannisen 60

Michael Walters 59

Nevill Jetta 59

Shane Edwards 52

Rory Laird 46

Elliot Yeo 40

Brad Sheppard 37

Harris Andrews 32

Taylor Walker 25

Eddie Betts 22

Tom Hawkins 17
 
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