Every KFC SuperCoach score from the AAMI Community Series

The full round of official practice matches is in the books — and so are the KFC SuperCoach scores from every game. See who starred and who flopped.

The Phantom, Al Paton and Tim Michell

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March 9, 2021 - 12:04PM

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The AAMI Community series is here and it could be the most important round of pre-season matches in KFC SuperCoach history.

It’s clubs’ one and only official Round 1 dress rehearsal.

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So which rookies put their name in the selection frame? Who confirmed their breakout contender status? And which stars have hit the ground running in 2021?

Here is every KFC SuperCoach from the opening game of the AAMI Series.

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SUNS V LIONS

SUNS

All eyes were on Matt Rowell ($495,100 MID) in the first game most of us have seen him play since he injured his shoulder in Round 5 last season. he former No.1 draft pick had 20 dispoals in 81 per cent of game time for 91 points, but the stat that will please his tens of thousands of KFC SuperCoach owners is 17 contested possessions — four more than anyone else on the field. Ex-Tiger Oleg Markov ($314,300 DEF) started like a house on fire but couldn’t maintain the rage, and please don’t pick Darcy MacPherson ($306,700 FWD) despite an impressive showing. He starred in the pre-season last year but was one of the biggest disappointments of 2020, averaging just 57 points a game.

Lachie Weller 110

Jarrod Witts 103

Wil Powell 103

Darcy MacPherson 97

Alex Sexton 93

Touk Miller 91

Matt Rowell 91

Will Brodie 90

Brandon Ellis 89

Sam Day 84

Connor Budarick 83

Hugh Greenwood 75

Charlie Ballard 75

Jarrod Harbrow 63

Oleg Markov 63

Jack Lukosius 61

Noah Anderson 55

Jack Bowes 54

Caleb Graham 51

David Swallow 48

Ben King 45

Sam Collins 39

Ben Ainsworth 14

Chris Burgess 7

Nick Holman 7

LIONS

Superstar midfielder Lachie Neale ($721,800 MID) just rolled his arm over, cracking a KFC SuperCoach ton after a very slow start to ease any concerns over a calf issue that interrupted his pre-season. Joe Daniher ($233,300 FWD) kicked three goals and spent some time in the ruck and, crucially, didn’t get injured. He’s looking like — dare we say it — a safe pick for Round 1. Rookie hopes Nakia Cockatoo and Ely Smith both missed the best 22 but we could have a late defensive cheapie bolter in the form of Harry Sharp ($117,300 DEF/MID), who picked up 10 disposals and kicked a goal in just under 50 per cent of game time.

Jarrod Berry 114

Charlie Cameron 107

Dayne Zorko 105

Lachie Neale 101

Daniel Rich 96

Grant Birchall 93

Zac Bailey 90

Harris Andrews 85

Oscar McInerney 76

Ryan Lester 74

Hugh McCluggage 73

Tom Fullarton 65

Joe Daniher 63

Mitch Robinson 61

Eric Hipwood 55

Lincoln McCarthy 54

Harry Sharp 52

Jarryd Lyons 49

Jack Payne 45

Callum Ah Chee 44

Brandon Starcevich 42

Keidean Coleman 32

Cam Rayner 22

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Matt Rowell of the Suns. Picture: Getty Images

BULLDOGS V DEMONS

DOGS

So much for The Bont being “POD” in KFC SuperCoach. Coaches have shied away from the star Bulldogs midfielders out of fear of them stealing each other’s points, but on this evidence there are plenty to go around, even after Adam Treloar is added to the midfield mix. Marcus Bontempelli ($623,900 MID) was supreme with 32 disposals and three goals, Jack Macrae ($650,100 MID) had the ball on a string and Josh Dunkley ($560,200 FWD/MID) laid 11 tackles. To top it off Caleb Daniel buzzed off half-back on his way to 34 touches of his own, making his past six KFC SuperCoach scores 110, 118, 120, 92, 152 and 141. And the Dogs weren’t just offering up premium options across the field — bottom-priced rookies Anthony Scott ($102,400 MID/FWD) and Lachie McNeil ($102,400 MID) are right in the frame for a Round 1 start.

Marcus Bontempelli 198

Josh Dunkley 170

Jack Macrae 158

Caleb Daniel 141

Tom Liberatore 140

Patrick Lipinski 108

Bailey Williams 100

Bailey Dale 95

Tim English 85

Anthony Scott 79

Josh Bruce 75

Lachie Hunter 71

Stefan Martin 68

Hayden Crozier 66

Bailey Smith 64

Rhylee West 55

Ryan Gardner 45

Mitch Wallis 43

Buku Khamis 37

Lachlan McNeil 35

Aaron Naughton 25

Alex Keath 22

Dominic Bedendo 11

Laitham Vandermee r4

DEMONS

Speaking of point of difference picks, Steven May ($507,900 DEF) was a great pick-up in the run home last year when he averaged 111 over the past seven rounds. He could be a good unique option again in 2021. James Harmes ($344,700 DEF) played in the midfield but did he do enough as a mid-price pick? Meanwhile, rookie hope James Jordon ($123,900 MID) started brightly, hopefully his 14 touches is enough to convince Simon Goodwin to pick him in Round 1.

Steven May 140

Jake Lever 123

Alex Neal-Bullen 113

Max Gawn 102

Ed Langdon 88

Bayley Fritsch 79

Christian Petracca 79

James Harmes 72

Trent Rivers 59

Kade Chandler 59

Nathan Jones 58

Luke Jackson 50

Adam Tomlinson 43

Neville Jetta 43

Charlie Spargo 42

Tom Sparrow 40

Jayden Hunt 38

James Jordon 37

Tom McDonald 34

Jake Bowey 31

Oskar Baker 27

Aaron vandenBerg 25

Jay Lockhart 16

Toby Bedford 9

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Caleb Daniel continued his hot run of form.

DOCKERS V EAGLES

DOCKERS

Stop tempting us Nat Fyfe ($608,300 MID). The Fremantle skipper continued his red-hot pre-season with another dominant outing against the Eagles. There were plenty of eyes on second-year Docker Hayden Young ($279,400 DEF) and he enjoyed kick-out duties in the absence of Luke Ryan. It was a pleasing return for those planning to start Young, but not enough to result in a bandwagon jumping on. Lloyd Meek ($123,900 RUCK) is firming for a Round 1 start and could be a perfect R3 if Matthew Flynn misses out at GWS. He might even be a better cash cow regardless, although Meek is set to face Max Gawn on debut. Andrew Brayshaw ($544,200 MID) did just enough to be considered as a POD midfielder, although there’s better options at the same price or cheaper. The story was undoubtedly Fyfe — will you take the risk and hope he gets through a full campaign?

Nat Fyfe 128

Ethan Hughes 122

Brennan Cox 122

Andrew Brayshaw 94

Hayden Young 83

James Aish 82

David Mundy 78

Michael Frederick 77

Lloyd Meek 75

Blake Acres 75

Alex Pearce 71

Darcy Tucker 69

Lachie Schultz 57

Joel Hamling 57

Reece Conca 51

Tobe Watson 50

Connor Blakely 49

Bailey Banfield 48

Mitch Crowden 37

Liam Henry 34

Michael Walters 30

Josh Treacy 27

Matt Taberner 20

Travis Colyer 20

Heath Chapman 16

Rory Lobb 6

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Nat Fyfe starred for the Dockers — again.

EAGLES

Not much to consider from West Coast, although a fast finish by Liam Duggan ($448,600 DEF) gave KFC SuperCoaches plenty to think about. Duggan was meandering to a score of about 80 in his new midfield role before launching late. If you still weren’t impressed, it might be worth finding the extra $70k to start Jayden Short instead. Liam Ryan ($409,600 FWD) produced some great moments but what would he have scored without three goals? He’s a huge risk-reward play. Not sure I could reccomend Andrew Gaff ($570,800 MID). His big possession numbers don’t equate to big KFC SuperCoach scores often enough and that was the case again on Sunday night. You’d have to love a unique player to start Barrass or Sheppard — but they’re great options in KFC SuperCoach Draft.

Tom Barrass 120

Luke Shuey 103

Brad Sheppard 101

Dom Sheed 98

Liam Duggan 98

Jack Darling 89

Tom Cole 88

Jack Redden 88

Shannon Hurn 87

Liam Ryan 86

Andrew Gaff 85

Alex Witherden 81

Jackson Nelson 77

Jeremy McGovern 76

Jamie Cripps 64

Oscar Allen 62

Xavier O’Neill 59

Jamaine Jones 54

Jack Petruccelle 51

Josh Rotham 42

Nic Naitanui 39

Zane Trew 22

Nathan Vardy 16

Harry Edwards 16

Zac Langdon 12

Isiah Winder 11

POWER V CROWS

POWER

Add Zak Butters ($471,400 FWD) to your list of mid-price forwards after a 24-disposals, 10-mark performance, but you can cross off Connor Rozee ($377,200 FWD). He was possibly even more brilliant against the Crows but confirmed post-match he’s likely to have foot surgery which will rule him out of the opening rounds. Rookie watchers had to wait until the seond half to see Lachie Jones ($139,800 DEF) but he was super impressive in his shortened game time. Come on, Kenny, back him in!

Dan Houston 134

Zak Butters 127

Aliir Aliir 122

Robbie Gray 121

Ollie Wines 111

Willem Drew 109

Riley Bonner 109

Karl Amon 94

Peter Ladhams 89

Darcy Byrne-Jones 88

Connor Rozee 86

Kane Farrell 85

Ryan Burton 85

Tom Jonas 81

Orazio Fantasia 79

Miles Bergman 77

Xavier Duursma 75

Scott Lycett 68

Steven Motlop 58

Tom Rockliff 45

Tom Clurey 44

Lachlan Jones 43

Mitch Georgiades 37

Travis Boak 36

Charlie Dixon 28

Jackson Mead 25

CROWS

Another tough day at the office but Rory Laird ($564,700 DEF/MID) played as a midfielder all day, which is a positive sign for his 2021 prospects. James Rowe ($117,300 FWD) is a Round 1 lock and would have scored better if he didn’t hit the post from a metre out after a piece of sharp crumbing in the goalsquare. Rory Sloane ($471,900 MID) offers value but cheapies Riley Thilthorpe ($202,800 FWD) and Sam Berry ($117,300 MID) only played a half and didn’t see much of it.

Brodie Smith 108

Rory Laird 99

Rory Sloane 98

Andrew McPherson 84

Matt Crouch 83

Jordon Butts 70

Lachlan Sholl 68

James Rowe 63

Reilly O’Brien 58

Paul Seedsman 56

Taylor Walker 52

Ben Keays 46

Darcy Fogarty 44

Will Hamill 42

Luke Brown 41

Nicholas Murray 39

Shane McAdam 35

Mitchell Hinge 35

Harry Schoenberg 30

Ned McHenry 29

Billy Frampton 23

Chayce Jones 13

Sam Berry 13

Riley Thilthorpe 12

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Lachlan Jones of the Power. Picture: Getty Images

GWS GIANTS V SYDNEY

GIANTS

The Giants’ ruck setup will be one of the biggest KFC SuperCoach talking points leading into Round 1. Matthew Flynn($123,900 RUCK) looked set to take over the No.1 ruck role after an injury to Braydon Preuss, but he rolled an ankle opening the door for Kieren Briggs ($123,900 DEF/FWD), who held his own in the role against Sydney, while Shane Mumford played in a reserves trial match. Mid-price midfielders Tim Taranto ($453,700 MID) and Tom Green ($351,400 MID) didn’t lose any fans while Josh Kelly ($615,500 MID) looks like he will love the new man on the mark rule.

Toby Greene 132

Josh Kelly 109

Tim Taranto 106

Harry Perryman 87

Tom Green 83

Sam Reid 82

Kieren Briggs 81

Matt de Boer 76

Harry Himmelberg 76

Callan Ward 73

Jacob Hopper 72

Stephen Coniglio 70

Connor Idun 69

Isaac Cumming 69

Matt Buntine 68

Lachie Ash 66

Jack Buckley 62

Tanner Bruhn 62

Sam Taylor 57

Nick Haynes 52

Daniel Lloyd 50

Lachlan Keeffe 45

Jake Riccardi 39

Xavier O’Halloran 23

Jeremy Finlayson 17

Nick Shipley -2

SWANS

The Sydney rookie factory is in full production with a trio of exciting youngsters in line to make their debut in Round 1. Braeden Campbell ($189,300 MID/FWD) hardly wasted any of his 18 disposals, Errol Gulden (4117,300 MID) was busy with 14 disposals, four tackles and a goal, and No.4 draft pick Logan McDonald ($193,800 FWD) showed some great signs after coming on at halftime, although that is a lot to pay for a young key forward. The other Swans cheapie to watch is Chad Warner ($144,000 FWD), who played two tames last year without setting the world on fire (soring 29 and 38) but seems to have taken some big strides over the pre-season.

James Rowbottom 114

Luke Parker 96

Sam Wicks 90

Chad Warner 89

Braeden Campbell 85

George Hewett 79

Tom McCartin 79

Jordan Dawson 78

Callum Mills 78

Oliver Florent 77

Errol Gulden 77

Josh P. Kennedy 76

Isaac Heeney 76

Nick Blakey 62

Logan McDonald 61

Sam Reid 52

Lewis Melican 51

Tom Hickey 50

Will Hayward 46

Tom Papley 43

Harry Cunningham 41

Dane Rampe 36

Callum Sinclair 24

Matthew Ling 8

Ryan Clarke 5

James Bell 3

Isaac Heeney gives off a handball under pressure.

GEELONG v ESSENDON

Patrick Dangerfield ($611,900 FWD/MID) eased his way back into the action after an interrupted summer and should be firing on all cylinders for Round 1, but the big bolter for the Cats was Jordan Clark ($241,900 DEF/MID) who managed just three matches last year. He played on a wing but drifted back to take a kick-out and forward to kick a goal among his 27 disposals. Rookie forward Francis Evans ($123,900 FWD) only came on late but did snag a goal.

CATS

Tom Stewart 133

Tom Atkins 120

Jordan Clark 119

Patrick Dangerfield 94

Josh Jenkins 92

Lachie Henderson 87

Mark Blicavs 82

Jed Bews 79

Isaac Smith 79

Mark O’Connor 77

Tom Hawkins 74

Jeremy Cameron 73

Brandan Parfitt 70

Joel Selwood 70

Cameron Guthrie 68

Sam Menegola 49

Zach Guthrie 47

Gryan Miers 46

Shaun Higgins 44

Charlie Constable 43

Gary Rohan 42

Francis Evans 38

Zach Tuohy 38

Sam De Koning 34

Jack Henry 34

Jake Kolodjashnij 33

BOMBERS

Expect the KFC SuperCoach popularity of Zach Merrett ($620,900 MID) to shoot up after a slick 37-disposal performance. He has been one of the most reliable SuperCoach midfielders of recent seasons and looks set to pick up from where he left off last season (personal pest average 115.6). Jordan Ridley ($547,700 DEF) is a very viable option down back, but there are some concerns over mid-pricer Dyson Heppell ($319,100 MID) who looked in good shape gathering 21 disposals, but scored just 53 points. Speaking of alarm bells, practice match surprise packet Alec Waterman ($102,400 FWD) scored just 13 after playing only 25 per cent game time.

Zach Merrett 126

Jordan Ridley 110

Darcy Parish 89

Peter Wright 89

Jye Caldwell 87

Kyle Langford 85

Jayden Laverde 79

Cale Hooker 76

Devon Smith 74

Andrew McGrath 72

Sam Draper 71

Dylan Shiel 68

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti 63

Nick Hind 60

Dyson Heppell 53

Ned Cahill 52

Aaron Francis 48

Harrison Jones 43

Will Snelling 36

Nikolas Cox 32

Nick Bryan 29

Brayden Ham 28

Martin Gleeson 24

James Stewart 24

Alec Waterman 13

Archie Perkins 3

Tom Phillips was dominant against North Melbourne. Picture: Getty Images

NORTH MELBOURNE V HAWTHORN

ROOS

Mid-pricers have been taunting KFC SuperCoaches for most of pre-season but Luke Davies-Uniacke might be the real deal. A $432k midfielder, the tough on-baller was dominant in the clinches against the Hawks. Dom Tyson ($243k MID) looms as a potential bolter after a three-goal outing, while $257k FWD Jack Ziebell all but confirmed himself as a lock for Round 1 playing in his new defensive role. He even took a few kick-outs.

Luke Davies-Uniacke 122

Dom Tyson 111

Jack Ziebell 107

Josh Walker 105

Jaidyn Stephenson 91

Aidan Corr 85

Jy Simpkin 78

Kayne Turner 76

Tarryn Thomas 75

Todd Goldstein 68

Shaun Atley 62

Tom Powell 57

Nick Larkey 50

Lachie Young 50

Kyron Hayden 46

Luke McDonald 46

Ben McKay 44

Atu Bosenavulagi 38

Bailey Scott 36

Cameron Zurhaar 35

Tom Campbell 28

Curtis Taylor 27

Charlie Lazzaro 21

Will Phillips 19

Jack Mahony 16

Phoenix Spicer 8

HAWKS

Tom Phillips F2 anyone? At $402k, the former Pie represents serious value for a player who averaged 90 in 2018 and will get more time on the inside as a Hawk — especially with Tom Mitchell in doubt for Round 1. Jacob Koschitzke won’t kick six goals every week but if you need a defensive rookie, at least we know he’ll be playing Round 1. Eyebrows were raised when Gilbert Gardiner had Changkuoth Jiath ($266k DEF) in his seven must-haves in January..well it’s time we eat humble pie after this intercepting masterclass. Tyler Brockman’s 80 sent his ownership skyrocketing.

Liam Shiels 144

Tom Phillips 134

Jacob Koschitzke 130

Harry Morrison 127

Changkuoth Jiath 123

Dylan Moore 108

Jonathon Ceglar 92

Ben McEvoy 87

James Worpel 80

Oliver Hanrahan 80

Tyler Brockman 80

Blake Hardwick 65

Will Day 65

Conor Nash 64

Daniel Howe 62

Sam Frost 55

Kyle Hartigan 55

Tim O’Brien 51

Shaun Burgoyne 50

Connor Downie 40

Jarman Impey 39

Damon Greaves 35

Lachlan Bramble 29

Michael Hartley 0

Finn Maginness 0

COLLINGWOOD v RICHMOND

MAGPIES

Jordan De Goey ($435,200 FWD) was the beneficiary of Steele Sidebottom’s injury, spending more time in the middle, attending the second-most centre bounces for the Pies and tallying 27 disposals and five clearances. Only Jack Crisp ($533,200 DEF) won more of the ball, finishing with a team-high 130 points, on the back of 29 touches. Jeremy Howe ($517,900 DEF) had 20 disposals in a half while mid-price options Brayden Sier ($313,800 MID) and Isaac Quaynor ($404,300 DEF) did enough to stay in the minds of KFC SuperCoaches. But it wasn’t a good night for the rookie-price Magpies, with Trent Bianco ($123,900 MID) failing to play any minutes and Oliver Henry ($135,800 FWD) struggling to have much of an impact.

Jack Crisp 130

Brodie Grundy 118

Brayden Maynard 107

Scott Pendlebury 104

Jordan De Goey 100

Jeremy Howe 90

Mason Cox 84

John Noble 80

Brayden Sier 76

Isaac Quaynor 73

Darcy Moore 71

Darcy Cameron 67

Josh Thomas 63

Tyler Brown 58

Jack Madgen 58

Josh Daicos 56

Jamie Elliott 55

Jordan Roughead 52

Callum L. Brown 49

Will Hoskin-Elliott 28

Trey Ruscoe 26

Will Kelly 11

Steele Sidebottom 8

Oliver Henry 7

Trent Bianco 0

Levi Greenwood 0

Jayden Short racked up 43 disposals. Picture: Getty Images

TIGERS

Jayden Short ($519,300 DEF) was the KFC SuperCoach story of Friday’s clash with his ownership jumping 7.4 per cent overnight after the running defender did as he pleased against the Magpies. Short tallied 43 disposals and 12 marks, on his way to a game-high 164 points. Josh Caddy ($335,100 MID) had 29 disposals on a wing but we’ve seen that in the pre-season before, while Dustin Martin ($541,600 FWD) cruised to 70 points, from 23 disposals, in three quarters. Richmond’s rookie-price midfield hope Riley Collier-Dawkins ($123,900 MID) showed enough to suggest he’s ready, attending eight centre bounces and recording eight disposals in 39 per cent game-time. But will it be enough?

In the past 10 hours Jayden Short's #supercoach ownership has gone from 2% to 9.4% pic.twitter.com/lklAxxxNPX
— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) March 5, 2021

Jayden Short 165

Josh Caddy 101

Jack Riewoldt 98

Shane Edwards 98

Kamdyn McIntosh 95

Liam Baker 93

Jack Graham 78

Nick Vlastuin 77

Jason Castagna 76

Dustin Martin 70

David Astbury 69

Kane Lambert 69

Toby Nankervis 62

Dylan Grimes 61

Callum Coleman-Jones 59

Marlion Pickett 56

Shai Bolton 54

Daniel Rioli 52

Nathan Broad 49

Mabior Chol 45

Noah Balta 42

Trent Cotchin 41

Jake Aarts 40

Derek Eggmolesse-Smith 34

Will Martyn 26

Riley Collier-Dawkins 16

CARLTON V ST KILDA

Zac Williams impressed in his first official game as a Blue. Picture: Michael Klein

BLUES

Jack Silvagni ($257,400 FWD) topscored for Carlton, booting 3.1 from his 17 disposals, but Williams’ ($458,600 DEF) first half was the highlight for KFC SuperCoaches. The former Giant had 10 disposals, five clearances, five tackles, two goals and 64 points by halftime and finished with 82 from 72 per cent game time. Fellow recruit Adam Saad ($526,200) also impressed with 21 disposals and a long-range goal while young gun Sam Walsh ($543,300 MID), who also spent time on the bench in the final term, attended more centre bounces than any other Blue, on his way to a team-high 25 disposals in 75 per cent game time. His ball use was the only thing to let him down slightly. The midfield role was again there for Paddy Dow ($202,400 MID-FWD) but skipper Patrick Cripps’ ($523,700 MID) time deep inside-50 was a concern.

Jack Silvagni 107

Marc Pittonet 101

Liam Jones 93

Marc Murphy 88

Adam Saad 86

Zac Williams 82

Zac Fisher 82

Sam Docherty 76

Oscar McDonald 74

Patrick Cripps 69

Will Setterfield 66

Lachie Fogarty 64

Jacob Weitering 63

Sam Walsh 61

Sam Petrevski-Seton 56

Paddy Dow 54

Ed Curnow 52

Lachie Plowman 44

David Cuningham 42

Lochie O’Brien 39

Jack Newnes 38

Jack Martin 35

Tom Williamson 32

Callum Moore 14

Michael Gibbons 0

Harry McKay -3

Jack Higgins found plenty of the ball for the Saints. Picture: AFL Photos via Getty Images

SAINTS

The Jacks were back at it on Thursday night. Jack Sinclair ($426,600 MID) was the KFC SuperCoach star, tallying a game-high 28 disposals and 130 points, while co-captain Jack Steele ($658,000 MID) picked up where he left off with a typically prolific display, finishing with 27 disposals and 101 points. But former Tiger Higgins ($419,600 FWD) could be the story of the night, backing up an impressive practice match performance with 24 disposals, seven marks, three goal assists, one goal and 104 points to put his hand up in the mid-price bracket in the forward line. SSP rookie Paul Hunter ($102,400) has KFC SuperCoach crying out for an extra ruck bench spot while Tom Highmore ($117,300) is firming for a Round 1 star after a solid display - and James Frawley’s injury.

Jack Sinclair 130

Shaun McKernan 109

Bradley Hill 105

Jack Lonie 105

Jack Higgins 104

Jack Steele 101

Sebastian Ross 97

Hunter Clark 96

Tim Membrey 94

Jade Gresham 80

Paul Hunter 77

Callum Wilkie 75