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Al Paton produces SuperCoach content across News websites and digital platforms including articles, videos and podcasts.

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Who will gain DPP? Key Swan on a knife’s edge ahead of changes

Christian Petracca seems all but locked in as a forward when positions change after Round 5, but Chad Warner’s prospects will depend on Dean Cox. See the full numbers for every player.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05: Riley Bice of the Swans warms up ahead of the round four AFL match between North Melbourne Kangaroos and Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium, on April 05, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Buy, hold, sell: Not too late to get SuperCoach rookie ‘unicorn’

Thousands of SuperCoaches made what could be the best trade of the year last week. If you missed out, it’s not too late. See all the hits and misses of round 4 plus early trade advice.

AFL

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 06: Jason Horne-Francis of the Power and Jack Macrae of the Saints during the 2025 AFL Round 04 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the St Kilda Saints at Adelaide Oval on April 6, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

What SuperCoaches learned: Hornet trade sting, rookies hurt

SuperCoaches who traded out Jason Horne-Francis might need to take a long walk. Meanwhile, the midfield bench is under attack at the worst possible time. See the big Sunday takeaways.

SuperCoach

NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 25th March, 2025 . AFL. Melbourne training at Gosche Paddock. Max Gawn of the Demons at todays light training session at Goschs Paddock . Picture: Michael Klein

Top captains: Exclusive SuperCoach match-up stats

Don’t give up on Max Gawn in SuperCoach. Exclusive stats from Champion Data reveal the best and worst match-ups this week to help make the best captain and trade calls.

SuperCoach

SuperCoach rookie radar: Who to sell, buy this week

Which SuperCoach cheapies are must-haves ahead of round 4 and who can you afford to trade out? Our experts have their say on the rookie moves you should be making this week.

SuperCoach

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Christian Moraes of the Power warms up during the 2025 AFL Round 02 match between the Port Adelaide Power and the Richmond Tigers at Adelaide Oval on March 22, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

New must-have SuperCoach cash cows, who to cut

There is plenty of money to be made in SuperCoach – if you pick the right players. See who to trade in and out for round 4.

SuperCoach

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Harry Sheezel of the Kangaroos looks on as he warms up during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne Kangaroos at Hands Oval on March 01, 2025 in Bunbury, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

Buy, hold, sell: Time to dump underperforming SuperCoach stars?

The backline rookie crisis is over, but SuperCoaches have some much bigger problems in the form of big names who aren’t living up to their price tags.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01: Jack Macrae of the Saints warms up during the 2025 AAMI AFL Community Series match between St Kilda Saints and Port Adelaide Power at RSEA Park on March 01, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Exclusive stats reveal best SuperCoach captains

Picking the right captain is an easy way to gain an edge on your mates and the competition in SuperCoach. See this week’s best options plus full CBA and kick-in stats.

SuperCoach

SuperCoach trades: Who to jump on, off before price changes

Now is the time to correct mistakes in your SuperCoach team and grab the biggest money makers of 2025. See the top targets – and who to trade out.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Will Day of the Hawks handballs during a Hawthorn Hawks AFL training session at Waverley Park on March 18, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

SuperCoach wrap: Will Day dilemma, must-have rookies

Round 2 was the final audition before the biggest week of trading in SuperCoach. Who showed they deserve a spot in our teams, and who failed the test?

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