SuperCoach AFL stats dossier for Round 17
Exclusive Champion Data match-up stats reveal the easiest, and hardest, opponents every round. Who can take advantage in round 18? Plus full CBAs, kick-ins and what to do with Max Gawn.
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SuperCoach AFL stars and strugglers: The big movers of Round 17
It was a round of triumphs and tribulations as we waved bye, bye, bye to the byes. Discover which players shone brightly and who needs to lift along with crucial trade advice as we head towards SuperCoach finals.
Captain call: The number that will decide Smith’s SuperCoach return
Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are prime captain picks in round 17. How do you split them – and can the Bont beat them both? See all the best options here, and who to avoid.
Trade guide: SuperCoach gamble that could have huge pay-off
This week’s top trade targets feature a genuine star in 1 per cent of teams and a versatile cheapie who could play a team-saving role in the run home. Who’s ready to roll the dice?
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Buy, Hold, Sell: Darcy or Horne-Francis top of SuperCoach hit list?
Sam Darcy and Jason Horne-Francis are flashing red as SuperCoach trade targets, but who is the top priority? See all the key scores from round 14 and the early trade mail.
Forget the byes, get this $99k Eagle in SuperCoach
Tom McCarthy was playing in Richmond’s VFL team a month ago. One game into his AFL career, he’s already a SuperCoach star. See all the big Sunday takeaways here.
Right Jai, right time: Hawks snatch Launceston thriller from nowhere
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
Rampant, ruthless Dogs put Saints to the sword in Darcy’s return
The Dogs have been known to feast on bottom-10 teams, and their second clash with the Saints in 2025 was no different, celebrating Luke Beveridge’s re-signing in style.
SuperCoach expert trades: Who is not buying Butters?
Zak Butters is the hottest property in SuperCoach but one expert is passing on the Port Adelaide star. See who’s coming in and who’s getting the boot here.
Stats reveal who gives up most points, top SuperCoach captains
Exclusive Champion Data numbers show many points every team concedes in every position – vital intel when picking a SuperCoach captain. See our top picks.
Trade grades: Experts rate best, worst SuperCoach moves
Zak Butters gets a big tick, but who else should SuperCoaches be trading in and out this week? Get verdicts on 20 players on the trade table.
SuperCoach intel: Experts rank 9 mid-price game changers
Cut-price premiums have shown up just when we need them in SuperCoach. But who will score the most points – and who can we trust? Plus this week’s top rookies.
Gawn explains clash with May after final-minute blunder
Max Gawn’s last-gasp error cost the Demons a chance at victory — and Steven May was involved in a fiery chat after the loss. Hear from the Melbourne captain and Simon Goodwin here.
‘Failure of the system’: Lyon slams Blue’s concussion delay
The AFL’s concussion system is under fire again after Carlton star Adam Cerra was allowed to continue playing after a bump to the head.
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