KFC SuperCoach 2023 cheat sheet: Pick a team in 10 minutes

Didn’t get a KFC SuperCoach team in before the Tigers v Blues game? Don’t panic. You can still pick a gun squad to chase the $50,000 prize using this easy step-by-step guide.

It’s not too late to join the action in KFC SuperCoach and take on your mates and join the chase for the $50,000 grand prize.

The first game of the season is done after Richmond and Carlton played out a thrilling draw, but there are still 16 teams to choose players from for your starting squad.

KFC SuperCoach has a rolling lockout every weekend which means players are only locked when their teams play. So you can’t pick Dustin Martin or Patrick Cripps, but players from all other 16 teams are still available.

Which means the best scorers in the game, and this year’s top rookies, are all still on the table.

Leagues are also locked in for the season on Sunday so you still have time to join a league to take on your friends and family.

And after round 1 you have 36 trades to use to improve your team (and cover injuries), so if you really like a Tiger or Blues you can just trade them in!

So who should you pick? One way to get a competitive squad in quick time is to use Intelligent Autopick to generate a team instantly using our smart technology based on your preferences.

Or you can use the easy step by step guide below to get the team you like.

Remember to hit “save” when you’re done!

A couple of things to note:

1. Some players are listed as dual-position which means they can be selected in either of their listed positions. For example a MID/FWD can be picked in the midfield or forward line.

2. The bottom-priced players listed here are based on the best information about which rookies will get early games – keep an eye on round 1 teams! For full profiles of all this year’s cheapies, check out the Rookie Bible.

If you haven’t already, sign up at supercoach.com.au then let’s get started!

DEFENCE

Pick two of these guys

James Sicily (Haw) $624,700

Sam Docherty (Carl) $603,300

Jordan Dawson (Adel) $603,100

Bailey Dale (WB) $561,100

Angus Brayshaw (Melb) $550,300

Jordan Ridley (Ess) $504,300

Nick Daicos (Coll) $502,500

Pick this guy

Reuben Ginbey (WC) $171,300 DEF/MID

Pick four of these guys

Liam Jones (WB) $228,100

Josh Goater (NM) $192,700 DEF/MID

Tom Cole (WC) $182,300

Connor McKenna (Bris) $167,500

Max Michalanney (Adel) $135,300

Judd McVee (Melb) $123,900 DEF/MID

Charlie Constable (GC) $123,900 DEF/MID

Geelong’s Tom Stewart is one of the top defenders in KFC SuperCoach. Picture: Alison Wynd

MIDFIELD

Pick three of these guys

Rory Laird (Adel) $703,900

Clayton Oliver (Melb) $699,800

Lachie Neale (Bris) $676,200

Callum Mills (Syd) $642,400

Marcus Bontempelli (WB) $639,500

Jack Macrae (WB) $634,400

Christian Petracca (Melb) $618,600

Zach Merrett (Ess) $617,500

Andrew Brayshaw (Frem) $615,600

Jack Steele (StK) $604,400

Josh Kelly (GWS) $582,300

Pick one of these guys

Luke Davies-Uniacke (NM) $557,400

Bailey Smith (WB) $542,700

Tom Green (GWS) $534,600

Chad Warner (Syd) $532,700

Tom Mitchell (Coll) $528,600

And one of these guys

Jason Horne-Francis (Port) $348,800 MID/FWD

Will Setterfield (Ess) $348,200

Dom Sheed (WC) $332,000

James Worpel (Haw) $309,300

Pick this guy

Will Ashcroft (Bris) $202,800

And five of these guys

Cam Mackenzie (Haw) $180,300

Mattaes Phillipou (StK) $166,800 MID/FWD

Campbell Chesser (WC) $123,900 DEF/MID

Oskar Baker (WB) $123,900

Alwyn Davey (Ess) $117,300 MID/FWD

Noah Long (WC) $117,300 MID/FWD

No.2 draft pick Will Ashcroft is expected to score well straight away in the strong Brisbane midfield. Picture: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

RUCKS

Pick two of these guys

Max Gawn (Melb) $622,100

Jarrod Witts (GC) $605,100

Tim English (WB) $581,000

Sean Darcy (Frem) $562,200

Brodie Grundy (Melb) $512,900

Rowan Marshall (StK) $506,500

Darcy Cameron (Coll) $465,900 RUC/FWD

And one of these guys

Esava Ratugolea (Geel) $174,000 RUC/FWD

Nick Madden (GWS) $102,400 RUC/FWD

FORWARDS

Pick this guy

Josh Dunkley (Bris) $596,400 MID/FWD

And two of these guys

Stephen Coniglio (GWS) $557,700 MID/FWD

Zak Butters (Port) $529,400 MID/FWD

Dylan Moore (Haw) $521,000

Connor Rozee (Port) $513,800 MID/FWD

Errol Gulden (Syd) $472,000 MID/FWD

Pick one of these guys

Ben Cunnington (NM) $419,000 MID/FWD

Jack Ziebell (NM) $536,400 FWD

Nat Fyfe (Frem) $313,600 MID/FWD

Sam Flanders (GC) $256,300 MID/FWD

Pick this guy

Fergus Greene (Haw) $123,900

And three of these guys

Harry Sheezel (NM) $198,300

Toby McLean (WB) $178,900 MID/FWD

Ben King (GC) $176,300

Jye Menzie (Ess) $154,200

Sam Sturt (Frem) $123,900

Kade Chandler (Melb) $123,900

Anthony Caminiti (StK) $102,400

Rowan Marshall is a good option in the ruck this year. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

If you’ve picked a 30-man squad and still have cash in the bank, you can upgrade one or two positions to get better players in your team.

More likely you have run out of money with some positions still to fill. Don’t worry – just go back and downgrade one or two players to someone cheaper in the same price bracket or go down a grade, for example swapping a top-priced defender for Nick Daicos to free up $100,000, or a $500k midfielder to one of the good options in the $300-$350k price range.

You could even get creative and pick a dual-position player like Errol Gulden or Nat Fyfe in your midfield.

Once you’re happy, hit save!

The next step is to join a league or create one to play against your friends and family – and push each other in the chase for the $50,000 grand prize. Good luck!

If you want more advice on picking a team, check out the articles below. And you can gain access to extra stats and tools, plus live scores once the season starts, by signing up for SuperCoach Plus.