SuperCoach AFL 2024: Which players are in line for dual-position status in round 7?

A new round of SuperCoach dual-position players will arrive on Sunday night. See the latest exclusive time in position stats for all the key names, including a shock late bolter.

SuperCoach position changes are just around the corner.

Players who have spent 35 per cent or more in a secondary position will earn dual-position status after round 6, and some have already locked in a change.

DPP additions can change your trade strategy and potentially reshape teams with added flexibility.

Who is likely to have a new position added?

Scroll down to see exclusive time in position stats to round 5 and expert analysis on the key DPP contenders – including a surprise late bolter.

Horne-Francis’s forward time dropped by 1 per cent after round 5 and left SuperCoaches who traded him in hoping for FWD-MID status needing a miracle in round 6. Ken Hinkley needs to play him forward for 53 per cent of Saturday’s clash against Collingwood to push his average over his four matches to the magic 35 per cent threshold to become DPP.

A shock contender to be a MID-FWD in 2024 after spending 39 per cent and 49 per cent of game time up forward in the Crows’ past two matches. He won’t get there for this round of position changes, but if Matthew Nicks persists with his new-look midfield it’s a real possibility for the next batch in round 12. Based on his early season form Dawson could be very affordable, too – and surely his form will have turned the corner by then.

Barring a selection stunner this week, breakout star Clohesy will play his third game in round 6 and become a DEF-MID.

We have confirmed three games will be enough for the first round of #SuperCoach DPP updates.

So pending selection the next two weeks Clohesy, Comben etc will have played enough games!

— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) April 8, 2024

Comben is set for DEF-FWD status if he plays his third game in round 6 after making an impressive start to life as a defender for North Melbourne. If you’re unsure about bringing him in this week, an added factor in his favour is being able to swing him back and open up another forward spot for rookies on the bubble in coming rounds.

Sanders’ forward time rose by a couple of per cent before he was subbed out of the Western Bulldogs’ loss to Essendon. Now it’s over to Luke Beveridge, who holds Sanders’ fate in his hands with one game to go before the first position changes of 2024. While many coaches are trading Sanders, it’s worth considering whether he’s in your FWD line plans before you do.

What will Luke Beveridge do with Ryley Sanders this week? Picture: Michael Klein

Darcy was used at 17 ruck contests against Essendon’s twin towers Todd Goldstein and Sam Draper, resulting in a drop in his RUC percentage to just 1 per cent more than the 35 per cent threshold needed for DPP. He’ll need a greater ruck split against St Kilda to become RUC-FWD.

Can someone please ask Bevo to ruck Darcy this week to lock in DPP please? #SuperCoachpic.twitter.com/EO5zrhvMIu

— Tim Michell (@tim_michell) April 15, 2024

Still in more than 25,000 teams, Fisher will be able to be able to be swung into defence after round 6. The former Blue hasn’t hit the heights SuperCoaches were hoping for but has played exclusively in the backline for North Melbourne. It’s likely most coaches will leave Fisher in their forward lines and only use his DEF status as insurance.

Only Luke Davies-Uniacke (87 per cent) and ruckman Tristan Xerri (84 per cent) have attended more centre bounces for North Melbourne than Powell, who has become an integral part of Alastair Clarkson’s engine room and is set for FWD-MID status.

The No.2 draftee is a long shot to feature in round 6 after being subbed with a rib issue against Geelong. Despite moving into the midfield in his past two games, McKercher did enough in the opening three rounds to become DEF-MID.

Brad Scott has stuck with Martin’s defensive switch, although he spent periods of Essendon’s win over Western Bulldogs pushing further up the ground after starting in the backline. Start planning to move him into your SuperCoach defence.

Nic Martin is a contender to be a top-six defender this year as a MID-DEF. Picture: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

While his long-term job security might be an issue with Jimmy Webster set to return from suspension soon, Bonner will be a DEF-MID heading into round 7. The issue for owners is unless you plan to hold him for bench cover, Bonner’s cash generation has all but been maxed out.

Young has rewarded those who stuck by him after 19 clangers in the first two rounds, averaging 121.6 in his last three games. He has averaged 28 disposals and seven tackles in that time playing through the Dockers midfield.

Billings will become a FWD-MID after holding on by 1 per cent to MID status despite spending extra time in attack in recent games after starting his career as a Demon on a wing. Melbourne has a bye in round 6.

Another premium midfield star SuperCoaches can forget about being able to use as FWD-MID.

Amon has scored successive tons in the past two weeks despite Hawthorn’s poor form. SuperCoaches who consider him a viable trade in as a DEF-MID will be able to get Amon for close to his starting price.

Karl Amon has made a successful move to Hawthorn’s defence. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

SuperCoach’s top scorer in the first month of the season is set to gain MID status after rocketing into Brownlow Medal contention while filling the void left by injuries to Luke Parker, Callum Mills and Taylor Adams. While Parker’s return might impact his midfield time, Heeney is locked in to be a FWD-MID.

Roberts has been one of the best cash cows of the season and is set to fill a valuable role when he picks up DEF status. Considering the lack of reliable defensive rookies, his DEF-MID eligiblity will come at a perfect time when tens of thousands of coaches are making plans to move on Massimo D’Ambrosio and Zac Williams.

Fresh off his best game as a midfielder against Melbourne (25 disposals, 14 contested possessions, nine clearances), Rayner has surged toward FWD-MID status. If he continues to have as much impact in the middle as he did in round 5, Rayner might become a serious contender for a top-six forward spot. But as a SuperCoach MID, he’s not relevant.

Nankervis is listed as a defender in SuperCoach but has played almost solely in the midfield since returning to the Crows team. And he will play his third game of the year in round 6 to become DEF-MID.

After playing the first three games Sexton will still qualify as a FWD-DEF even if he doesn’t return to the team before round 7, and that possibility seems remote with Sam Flanders taking his spot at half-back.

Holmes’ half-back move has largely come to fruition, although he had a season-high 21 per cent centre bounce attendances against North Melbourne in round 5. Regardless, Holmes has spent more than enough time in defence to gain DEF status. Swing him back and open up a MID spot after this round.

Forget any thoughts you had about being able to use Bontempelli as your F1. It’s not happening, and is unlikely to happen at any point this year barring a significant role change.

Khamis’ DEF-FWD status will be well timed, with FWD downgrade options including Bigoa Nyuon and Blake Drury set to be on the bubble in round 7. This could be the chance to offload a rookie such as Zach Reid or Nick Coffield, swing Khamis back and trade in Nyuon or Drury.

Buku Khamis (right) has cemented himself in the Dogs defence. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

SuperCoaches had been hoping Simon Goodwin would turn to Petracca to fix Melbourne’s forward line, but he has been used increasingly at centre bounces in recent games, attending a season-high 75 per cent against Brisbane.

Rivers’ mooted midfield move has not eventuated, although he was used at 33 per cent of centre bounces in round 5. Maybe round 12 for DEF-MID?

D’Ambrosio has been deployed predominantly on a wing at Hawthorn, playing every game after a pre-season injury ruled out Changkuoth Jiath – who had been training in the wing role. D’Ambrosio is more valuable to SuperCoaches as a defender than a midfielder, though.

Salem will get MID-DEF status based on his first five games but is set to miss the next month with a hamstring injury. The extra mid minutes resulted in a 75.4 average, an increase of 0.1 points per game from last season.

Originally published as SuperCoach AFL 2024: Which players are in line for dual-position status in round 7?