Seven SuperCoach takeaways from Sunday games in Round 11

Melbourne’s big names partied like it was 2021 but it was a very different story for West Coast’s popular SuperCoach picks. Here’s what we learned from Sunday’s games.

All aboard the Demons train?

Melbourne’s big SuperCoach names all put up huge numbers as the Dees registered one of their best wins since their 2021 flag against Sydney.

But we can’t say the same for the top picks at the Eagles.

Here are the seven key takeaways from a big Sunday of round 11 action.

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1. DEES TURN BACK CLOCK

Melbourne piled on 36 scoring shots against Sydney at the MCG, and all the Demons’ big names racked up the SuperCoach points, led by another huge Max Gawn performance – 21 disposals, nine tackles, 35 hitouts, 17 contested possessions, 153 SuperCoach points – opposed to old teammate Brodie Grundy. Clayton Oliver bagged an equal season-high 130, Christian Petracca scored 125 in game 200, and they were just three of six Demons to crack the SuperCoach ton. Are they a SuperCoach-friendly side again?

2. LINE UP FOR THE KOZZIE PICKETT SHOW

This guy could be the pick of the bunch – at least in terms of value. Starting the round valued at $458,400, Kysaiah Pickett lit up the MCG with five goals and 148 SuperCoach points, and it wasn’t a one-off performance. That’s three 100-plus scores in a row as he transitions to a genuine midfielder-forward in 2025 – so much so he’s set to receive dual-position status in SuperCoach at the close of the round. If you like a POD, he’s in 1 per cent of teams.

Kysaiah Pickett kicked five goals against Sydney playing a mix of midfield and forward. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

3. EEK, EAGLES!

SuperCoaches across the country are up in arms over the performances of three West Coast Eagles.

Tom Gross, Matt Flynn and Ryan Maric harmed a lot of sides with showings well below their best against Adelaide.

Gross avoided the starting sub role but it didn’t help him much – he was subbed out of the match during the third quarter with only seven points – six below his break even – while Flynn and Maric had little impact.

Flynn finished the game 46 and Maric 48.

Yuck.

4. MILLS MRO WATCH

Callum Mills is a bargain in the backline at just $357,200. Playing his first game since suffering a foot injury in February, Mills started strongly with seven touches in the first term before finishing with 17, a goal and 69 SuperCoach points playing mainly at half-back. He’s an option for coaches looking for a cheap injury replacement heading into the mid-season byes, but we’ll have to wait for the MRO verdict on a high bump that flattened Charlie Spargo.

5. SUPER SUB PUSHES HIS CASE

It’s best 18 scoring for the next five rounds, and with a host of premiums missing next week we’ll need every bench player to stand up and be counted. Bubble boy Hugh Boxshall did his best to stake his claim after starting as the sub for St Kilda. He was activated just before three-quarter time but showed plenty when given a chance, racking up eight disposals, three tackles and one brilliant contested knock-on that set up a goal to Cooper Sharman. Give him a start next week, please Ross.

Hugh Boxshall (right) flies for the ball with Matt Rowell. Picture: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images

6. SINCLAIR MOVE WAS SUPERCOACH 101

Every year we see it – a reliable A-grader who drops in price before turning his form around and becoming one of the buys of the season. In 2025 Jack Sinclair is exhibit A. After hitting $642k in round 5 following a blistering start to the year, his price fell all the way to $529,300 in round 9. Savvy coaches jumped on and he has since reeled off scores of 124, 131 and 143 in successive weeks. On Sunday he had 29 disposals (24 effective), eight intercepts and nine score involvements, including a late goal. After entering the round with a Break Even of 66, he’s heading back to $600k with a bullet.

7. ROB GOES BIG

It’s never too late to challenge your career best.

Adelaide big man Reilly O’Brien gave his PB SuperCoach score a real shake with an impressive 161 against West Coast.

O’Brien got his hands to 45 hitouts and had 18 disposals in the Crows’ 66-point win.

What he did offensively was matched with what he did defensively, as he reduced Eagles’ duo Bailey Williams and Matt Flynn to little impact.

O’Brien had been averaging over 100 in his past three weeks and poured fuel on that figure against the Eagles.

He’s one of the more expensive ruck options but has been delivering strongly.

Originally published as Seven SuperCoach takeaways from Sunday games in Round 11