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Sports content producer for News Corp’s national network team and CODE Sports, specialising in KFC SuperCoach and AFL.

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Tim Michell

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SuperCoach

IPSWICH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 05: Lachie Neale during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session at Brighton Homes Arena on February 05, 2025 in Ipswich, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

SuperCoach shake-up: Fixture chaos unlocks 8 must-have stars

SuperCoach is facing a major shake-up after the AFL postponed two opening round games due to Cyclone Alfred. See what it means for the game, and the players you should pick.

UpdatedSuperCoach

Three players to pick in SuperCoach Draft

SuperCoach Draft expert rankings: Top picks in every position

Arm yourself for your SuperCoach Draft with the ultimate resource – updated consensus expert rankings on every line.

SuperCoach

Jason Horne-Francis during Port AdelaideÃs captainÃs run at the SCG on September 19, 2024. Photo by Phil Hillyard(Image Supplied for Editorial Use only - **NO ON SALES** - Â©Phil Hillyard )

SuperCoach: Start again if you don’t have these 10 players

Jagga Smith and Saad El-Hawli were supposed to be two of the best SuperCoach rookies of 2025. Now, both might not be there in round 1. See our updated must-haves list as the season draws closer.

SuperCoach

GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Sam De Koning of the Cats handballs during a Geelong Cats AFL training session at GMHBA Stadium on September 16, 2024 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

DPP predictions that could change your SuperCoach plans

Mid-season position changes have turned SuperCoach on its head. Who could gain DPP this season? Here are 20 players who should be on your watch list.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 09: Luke Parker of the Kangaroos handballs during a North Melbourne Kangaroos AFL training session at Arden Street Ground on December 09, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Updated mid-price ranks: Bolter emerges as SuperCoach steal

No one loves a mid-pricer in SuperCoach as much as Tim Michell. And this year, there a host of great options to consider. Check out our top 25 and have your say.

SuperCoach

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Ryley Sanders of the Bulldogs in action during a Western Bulldogs AFL training session at Whitten Oval on March 20, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Nine changes: Expert’s big SuperCoach pre-season moves

There’s a fine line between reacting and overreacting in SuperCoach pre-season. TIM MICHELL has treaded it, making nine changes in his latest team reveal. SEE IT HERE

Cricket

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 11: Mitch Swepson of the Heat celebrates the bowling wicket of Jamie Overton of the Strikers for 6 runs with Colin Munro of the Heat during the BBL match between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, on January 11, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)

BBL free agency: Swepson leaves Brisbane after decade at the Heat

A Brisbane spin bowling star has made the surprise call to join the Melbourne Stars on a three-year deal, ending a decade with the Heat, as the BBL’s player movement deadline draws closer.

Cricket

Ratings: Australia’s ‘smiling assassin’ one of three perfect 10s

Australia has humiliated England by completing an Ashes whitewash with an outright victory in the MCG Test. See how we rated every player from both teams and have your say here.

Cricket

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Alana King of Australia celebrates after taking a catch off her own delivery to dismiss Sophia Dunkley of England during day one of the Women's Ashes Test Match between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 30, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Game of groans: King rules dismal England as whitewash looms

Alana King owned the opening day of the historic women’s Test at the MCG, taking four wickets to have Australia dreaming of a historic Ashes whitewash. RECAP THE KEY MOMENTS

Sport

HOBART, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Mitch Owen of the Hurricanes celebrates scoring a century during the BBL The Final match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at Ninja Stadium on January 27, 2025 in Hobart, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Owen’s arrival, blow ups and records: Biggest BBL14 moments

The 14th edition of the Big Bash has had year’s worth of highlight reel moments, but its biggest legacy has been thrusting Australia’s next generation into the spotlight. WATCH the biggest moments of this summer’s BBL.

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