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Tom Stewart.Geelong Cats training at Deakin University. Picture: Peter Ristevski

Four overlooked SuperCoach trade guns

None of them are in this week’s top 10 trade targets, but they should be. The experts at Doctor SuperCoach name four underrated fantasy guns who can power your team in the run home.

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Reilly O'Brien is seen during an Adelaide Crows training session at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Friday, May 24, 2019. The Adelaide Crows will play the West Coast Eagles on May 25. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING

Can you still trade ruck hero O’Brien?

Reilly O’Brien might have just scuppered the trade plans of more than 20,000 SuperCoaches. After his monster score against Richmond, you might have no choice but the hold the Crows ruckman through his bye.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 18: AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan speaks to the media during a press conference at Marvel Stadium on June 18, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

AFL boss: ‘Behaviour cops’ must go

Gillon McLachlan has promised to listen to fans as the AFL tries to strike a balance that ensures fans feel safe and free from league intimidation.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28: New mid-season draftee Ryan Gardner marks the ball during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on May 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Experts rate top SuperCoach trades

Which top-scoring stars should we target this week and which rookies have to go? SuperCoach experts Tim Michell and Al Paton give their verdict on this week’s 10 most popular moves.

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AFL Round 13 : Essendon v GWS Giants Umpire Matthew Nicholls reports Mark Jamar Picture:Wayne Ludbey

What did booted footy fan really say in umpire sledge?

A fan who was ejected from this weekend’s Carlton-Brisbane clash at Marvel Stadium for abusing an umpire has revealed what he said to spark the drama — but another eyewitness says that’s not what happened.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 26: Lachie Neale of the Lions acknowledges Fremantle supporters while walking from the field following warm ups during the round 10 AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Brisbane Lions at Optus Stadium on May 26, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

SuperCoach bye rounds bible

We can’t ignore it any longer — the byes are here. Luckily there are special SuperCoach rules to help us cope. And if you know what you’re doing, you can even get a jump on your mates.

AFL

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: Trent Cotchin of the Tigers looks dejected after a loss during the 2019 AFL round 02 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Collingwood Magpies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 28, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

Where will your club be at Round 15?

A shock loss to North Melbourne has seen the Tigers slip outside the top four. With a tough fortnight ahead, are Richmond set to fall? Meanwhile, are the Pies in trouble after their upset defeat? FOUR WEEK FORECAST

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Patrick Dangerfield is seen during a Geelong Cats training session at GMHBA Stadium in Melbourne, Wednesday, May 29, 2018. The Cats will play the Sydney Swans on Saturday, June 1. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

15 surprising SuperCoach popularity stats

Patrick Dangerfield has taken over as the most popular pick in SuperCoach, but why is Tom Mitchell in almost 800 teams? See the most traded in and out players this year and more head-scratching numbers.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 18: Lions Debutant Mitchell Hinge celebrates with family as he is presented with his jersey before the start of the round nine AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Adelaide Crows at The Gabba on May 18, 2019 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

Which player should you trade for Hinge?

The seven most popular SuperCoach trades of Round 11 feature rookie Brisbane Lions defender Mitchell Hinge. Our experts list the players you should cull to add him.

AFL News

Coach Terry Wallace.AFL football - Geelong vs Western Bulldogs pre-season match at Skilled Stadium 25 May 2002.

‘Shut up or get out’: The day Plough ripped through me

Brad Scott’s run-in with David King is the latest incident in a series of bizarre and occasionally terrifying coach v media blow-ups, including the day Terry Wallace took aim at a Herald Sun journo.

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