SuperCoach AFL 2025: See time in position stats for every player, who could get DPP after round 17

The final round of SuperCoach position changes will take effect after round 17. See who’s on track to gain DPP and search every player’s time in position numbers.

The final round of position changes for the 2025 SuperCoach season is just around the corner – and there could be a flurry of late changes that impact classic and draft teams.

As coaches swing the magnets mid-season and try players in new roles, it opens the door to being awarded a secondary position in SuperCoach.

The third round of changes, which come into effect after round 17 this season, traditionally hasn’t offered a lot for coaches, but this year could be different.

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We can discount some big names. Marcus Bontempelli (17 per cent FWD time), Touk Miller (22 per cent FWD) and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (16 per cent MID) will fall short of the 35 per cent threshold, while short-term role changes won’t be enough for Lachie Whitfield (13 per cent FWD) or Tom Liberatore (8 per cent DEF). Tom De Koning played 33 per cent of game time forward against North Melbourne last round, but his season average is just 5 per cent.

Zach Merrett has been a wildcard for Brad Scott this season. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

There is also an unlucky group who have hit the 35 per cent mark, in some cases easily, but won’t have played the minimum of eight games required to gain DPP. They include popular SuperCoach rookies Angus Clarke (42 per cent MID), Zak Johnson (100 per cent DEF), Jack Martin (83 per cent MID) and Port Adelaide bubble boy Mani Liddy (42 per cent FWD).

But some very interesting and surprising names are in the mix. Here’s where they stand with two games to play.

ZACH MERRETT (MID)

The Essendon skipper was used at fewer than 50 per cent of centre bounces against Fremantle, but it still won’t be enough for him to sneak FWD-MID eligibility. He has been used at both ends this season and sits on 11 per cent time in defence and 26 per cent forward. Merrett has gone close in all three DPP instalments this year but ultimately looks certain to remain MID only. Maybe in 2026.

SAM DOCHERTY (MID)

After floating between the VFL and AFL team in the first half of the season – and being used as sub several times – Docherty has settled back into defence in the past month. It has resulted in his best SuperCoach month of the year, scoring 99 or more three times in four games. Docherty is averaging 6.5 intercepts a game since round 11 and with 44 per cent game time in defence, looks assured of DEF-MID status from round 18.

TIM KELLY (MID)

Kelly’s centre bounce numbers have fallen off a cliff since round 8 as Andrew McQualter prefers Elijah Hewett, Brady Hough, Liam Ryan and Tyler Brockman in the centre square. He has played 43 per cent forward for the year, and should clear the 35 per cent bar easily and become a MID-FWD. Unfortunately, the former Cat is having the worst SuperCoach season of his eight-year career, averaging 68.1 points including just 28 from 10 disposals in his last game before the Eagles’ bye.

Can Will Ashcroft (right) join his brother as a FWD-MID? Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

WILL ASHCROFT (MID)

Teased us in the countdown to the last round of DPP changes, and we are here again. Ashcroft is sitting on 31 per cent FWD time – close enough to the threshold to allow us to dream, but far enough away that he would have to play almost exclusively in attack in the next two rounds to get there. He and Merrett are the best hopes of the premium-level midfielders to pick up a late DPP addition.

TOBY GREENE (FWD)

The Giants captain has increased his mid time significantly this season, jumping from an average of 11 per cent CBAs last year to more than 30 per cent in 2025. Overall his midfield time this season sits at 31 per cent, almost in touching distance of DPP. But his centre bounce role peaked from rounds 9-12, including a season-high 79 per cent CBAs against Geelong. Lower numbers in recent weeks (18 per cent CBAs v Gold Coast) make him a massive long shot.

HARRY HIMMELBERG (DEF)

While SuperCoaches were busy lamenting Lachie Whitfield being used as a half-forward, Adam Kingsley’s other big move about a month ago was to switch Himmelberg from the backline to the wing. Himmelberg’s midfield percentage ticked above the 35 per cent threshold after GWS’s stirring comeback with over Gold Coast and he’s on track for DEF-MID DPP.

HUNTER CLARK (MID)

One the original favourites of The Phantom, Clark hasn’t been spoken about in SuperCoach circles for a while. But he could become an interesting draft prospect after becoming a regular for the Saints over the past month. Currently a MID only but with 38 per cent forward line, he’s highly likely to become a FWD-MID – although if his season-high 65 per cent CBAs against Collingwood is repeated in the next two games, he might miss out. Ross Lyon wouldn’t do that to SuperCoaches, would he?

Cats veteran Mitch Duncan. Picture: Alison Wynd

MITCH DUNCAN (DEF)

The veteran Cat has been used predominantly behind the ball in eight appearances this year but 39 per cent MID time has him in the frame for DPP. He scored 100 against West Coast in round 12 but has only tallied 20 disposals or more twice. He’s a risky play but worth consideration if the defensive waivers in your draft league are bare.

ZAC FISHER (DEF)

Dual-position status was very handy for Fisher owners in 2024, but there are a lot fewer of them this year – a grand total of 223 classic coaches are about to receive a DPP gift. Fisher will be a FWD-MID if he features in North Melbourne’s next two matches – he has only six games to his name this year but has played every game since round 11.

BEN HOBBS (FWD)

Just missed out on DPP last time and is right on the edge again, sitting on 35 per cent MID time after round 15. Hobbs is not getting much CBA action but he’s starting up the ground enough to push for FWD-MID status. Like some others on this list, his scoring doesn’t scream “pick me” but has put up a few scores in the 70s this year and you could do worse as a bench back-up in draft.

Mitch McGovern is playing forward for Carlton. Picture: David Crosling

MITCH McGOVERN (DEF)

After having 36 kick-ins to round 11 playing in defence, McGovern has been swung forward in the last three rounds. He has spent 23 per cent of the year playing in attack but is likely to just fall short of the DPP threshold. McGovern has kicked seven goals in the past two weeks with Harry McKay missing due to injury.

Originally published as SuperCoach AFL 2025: See time in position stats for every player, who could get DPP after round 17