SuperCoach: Ben Higgins’ team reveal
CHAMPAGNE Footy is looking to bounce back this year. Ben Higgins reveals his SuperCoach line-up with a couple of mid-price gambles. NEW PODCAST
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Adam Cooney’s SuperCoach secrets
ADAM Cooney sits down to pick his first SuperCoach squad armed with the inside knowledge of how players boost their own scores. RECAP LIVE CHAT
Best SuperCoach rookie midfielders
IT IS usually in the midfield where the best SuperCoach cash cows are found and 2017 appears no different. The Phantom unveils his early-season favourites.
The Phantom’s best rookie defenders
Looking for a bargain defender? AFL Supercoach expert The Phantom runs his eye over some of the best rookie defenders for season 2017.
SuperCoach: know the sign of the Beast
THE SuperCoach midfield jungle is littered with traps for the unwary. Never fear Jock Reynolds is here to lead you on the “Hunt for the Next Midfield Beast”.
Radical SuperCoach loophole tactics
EXPERIENCED SuperCoach players know how valuable loopholes can be to your score every week. Now expert Schwarzwalder explains how to take that to a whole new level.
The Phantom’s left-field mid-pricers
IT would take a brave SuperCoach to start with any of these four but you don’t win by playing safe. They are not household names but The Phantom has seen enough to suggest they may stay on his radar.
Boom or bust mid-price forwards
THE departure of a number of popular dual-position SuperCoach forwards in 2016 has created an opening. And there is no shortage of young stars ready to fill the void.
SuperCoach: The best traded players
LAST year’s trade period threw up some unusual player movements but, as always, there will be players that offer great SuperCoach upside. Here are Dan Begala’s “Trady Bunch”.
SuperCoach: 2017’s breakout contenders
A BUDDING Swans superstar, Bulldogs big man and two rising Suns could become SuperCoach studs in 2017. Dan Begala reveals his breakout contenders.
SuperCoach bargain rucks revealed
ATTENTION bargain hunters, if you think Max Gawn and Todd Goldstein will break your bank, here are The Phantom’s four potential value options.
SuperCoach: Top 20 most popular picks
IT’S not hard to see why a certain Dockers superstar is the early most popular SuperCoach player but there are more than a few surprises in the top 20. SEE THE LIST
Midfielders who are a steal
THE mid-price bracket in the midfield is filled with value. But there is no guarantee that the players who present this value, take the field in round one. Who can we trust?
Enticing mid-priced defenders
MID-PRICE selections are the riskiest in SuperCoach but the temptation can be strong. And, while there are defenders waiting to suck us in again in 2017, there is value to be found, too, says The Phantom.
SuperCoach: Dan Begala’s team reveal
SUPERCOACH guru reveals his first SuperCoach team for 2017 as well as the strategy he hopes will lead him to $50,000. SUPERCOACHES BOX PODCAST
Why you should look to left-field
AN ability to think outside the square can be a crucial edge for the brave SuperCoach. Here are a few “left-fielders” The Phantom believes you should ponder.
Moving forward to kick a score
WITH a number of popular forwards from 2016 losing their dual-position status for the new season — Dustin Martin and Zach Merrett in particular — is this the year of the power forward?
More than just Gawn and Goldstein
WITH the two top-ranked SuperCoach ruckman putting a large gap between themselves and the rest of the field in 2016, a set-and-forget power combination would seem the way to go. But is it?
Robbo, Jay reveal SuperCoach teams
PENDLEBURY, Dangerfield, Murphy Watson, Ablett. The battle for office pride returns as MARK ROBINSON and JAY CLARK give us an early look at their SuperCoach teams.
SuperCoach: pre-season cash cows to watch
THE cash cow. Integral to our potential SuperCoach success and always difficult to predict. These are just some of the names we need to be keeping an eye on.
Huge points in the engine room
THEY are the big pointscorers, the must haves, the points of difference week in, week out. The midfielder is just as key in AFL SuperCoach as it is on the field.
The best SuperCoach bargain buys
EACH year loyal SuperCoaches are rewarded with a tempting list of underpriced stars, and 2017 is no different. Dan Begala reveals his bargains and risks.
Dual roles defenders are key
WITH a number of intriguing dual-position additions this season, the SuperCoach defender pool has suddenly become a whole lot deeper. The Phantom casts his eye over the top-end options.
10 rules to SuperCoach success
ROOKIE royalty, loophole lessons and never doubt the champions. SuperCoach guru Dan Begala reveals the secrets to success for 2017.
Max-imising your SuperCoach rucks
SUPERCOACH analyst Peter Higginbotham drills down on the impact the AFL’s ban on the 3rd man up in ruck contests will have in 2017 — and why one man is more valuable than ever.
The Phantom: Don’t forget about Joel Selwood
THE phenomenal season of recruit Patrick Dangerfield has overshadowed the huge SuperCoach year — the past six weeks in particular — Joel Selwood is putting together.
Talk trades with The Phantom
LIVE CHAT: IT’S a stough time of year for SuperCoaches. Injuries are racking up, just as trades are running out. Strategy is vital. Replay The Phantom’s blog here.
SuperCoach: Weirdest Ablett trades
SOME hit the jackpot with their Gary Ablett trades, many others failed and some are just impossible to explain. Plus Michael Barlow trade options. NEW PODCAST
Which Ablett road will you take?
ONE superstar or two? There are two solutions to the Gary Ablett problem and your choice will determine your SuperCoach fate this season. BEST TRADE, CAPTAIN PICKS
Why Gawn’s dominating SuperCoach
THE ability to run out a quarter and pile on the points is a quality significant in SuperCoach. SEE WHO RACKS UP POINTS IN TIME ON
Can Hodge be the SuperCoach saviour?
GARY Ablett has been lost for the rest of the SuperCoach season but star Hawk Luke Hodge might be the man to save us.
Phantom: Make Gazza’s pain work for you
THE Phantom reckons there is never a good time for a Gary Ablett injury — but his loss could be a blessing in disguise for clever SuperCoaches. Replay the Phantom’s blog here.
SuperCoach: Is there an Ablett silver lining?
GARY Ablett is gone for the season and must be traded out — but that presents a unique opportunity for smart SuperCoaches, and a Gold Coast teammate. NEW PODCAST
Kangaroos’ greatest SuperCoach team
NEED cheering up, Kangas fans? Enjoy this all-star team of SuperCoach legends featuring some of the best fantasy players of all time … and a few surprises.
Greatest GWS SuperCoach side
HEATH Shaw has been a super SuperCoach scorer but he’s No. 2 on the GWS all-time list. Who is the No. 1 Giant? SEE THE FULL TEAM
SuperCoach: Time to Tip-toe Bomber
CHEAP defenders are up for trade and there is a ready-made replacement at Tigerland — see Champion Data’s inside stats. BEST TRADE AND CAPTAIN PICKS.
St Kilda’s greatest SuperCoach team
A WELL-known rule in SuperCoach is to avoid key forwards. But that theory breaks down when trying to pick St Kilda’s greatest SuperCoach side.
Phantom: Don’t waste your trades
AS tempting as it may be to trade a Sam Kerridge or Tom Liberatore to bring in that final premium you are craving, just remember, there is still a long way to go, writes The Phantom.
Max factor could be worth $85k
MAX Gawn and Patrick Dangerfield could be the key to taking home the $85,000 SuperCoach Perfect 9 jackpot this week — but not in the way you might expect. TOP PICKS FOR EVERY GAME
Tiger greats leave SuperCoach mark
RICHMOND hasn’t delivered a lot for its fans over the past 13 years, but it has been great for SuperCoach.
SuperCoach: Jump on Jack?
SUPERCOACHES are trading in Jack Silvagni in droves, but a player ranked in the top 100 has issued a warning. Get his tips plus this week’s market watch. NEW PODCAST
SuperCoach chat: Time to ditch Smith?
SUPERCOACH expert The Phantom is ready to face the music over his favourite Brodie Smith and answer your questions. Replay the blog now.
Carlton’s greatest SuperCoach team
BLUES fans can cheer for Brendan Fevola, Jarrad Waite and Mitch Robinson in the same forward line in Carlton’s best ever SuperCoach team. But there is a surprise in the ruck. SEE THE TEAM
Collingwood’s greatest SuperCoach team
PICKING Collingwood’s all-time SuperCoach stars throws up some unexpected names, but there is no doubt who is picked first — the top SuperCoach scorer ever. SEE THE FULL LINE-UP
SuperCoach formguide: Trade time
UPDATE: THE exclusive stats that show why we all need to jump on Dustin Martin and Brett Deledio this week. Best trade and captain picks. NEW PODCAST
SuperCoach: Superstar shopping week
WITH the first round of byes behind us it’s time to shift our focus from fattened up cash cows to well-rested premiums. TOP TRADE TARGETS
SuperCoach: Studs and duds
DUSTIN Martin had another big game, while Patrick Dangerfield brought his own football but Lachie Neale stunk. WHO STARRED AND WHO FLOPPED?
Round 13 SuperCoach Studs and Duds
IT’S the first of three bye weeks, so who stepped up for our teams and who dropped the bundle. We look at the SuperCoach winners and losers from every game.
SuperCoach bye survival guide
IF YOU haven’t been paying attention, you might get a shock looking at your SuperCoach team. Bye rules, best trades, captain picks and latest podcast. Plus exclusive Champion Data match-ups.
Rucking hell: The Phantom’s big-man solution
With Nic Nat and Tippett out injured, who should you bring in to bolster your ruck division? The Phantom has the solution.
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