SuperCoach AFL: The Official Podcast

Who are the most popular players in SuperCoach? Armed with exclusive ownership numbers from the early Team Picker, Al Paton, Dos, Dan Batten and SuperCoach guru and top 11 finisher Jordan D'Sena debate the biggest surprises and question marks from the list of most selected players. Then we get to the fun part - naming the players at under 10%, 5% and even 1% ownership who could deliver this season...

Let's talk premiums - the big names who cost big bucks and bring in most of our SuperCoach points. At least, that's the plan. Who can we trust as a safe investment in 2025 and who has the alarm bells ringing as pre-season heats up? Al Paton and Dos are joined by special guests SuperCoach Horse from the Insight Fantasy Sports podcast and Heff from The Keeper League podcast to rate the best premos i...

Unfortunately, we can't pick a full squad of premium players in SuperCoach, but the art of balancing our sides with the best big guns, mid-price players, and CHEAPIES is the path to a successful season! We know that the cheapest players in SuperCoach are often the rookies fresh from the draft, but what about the other guys? Players who are cheap as chips based on injuries, poor form, or just being...

Mid-price madness is back! Finding a bargain who scores like a top-dollar premium is one of the best feelings in SuperCoach - and there are more mid-price options in 2025 than in any year we can remember. A lot more mid-price picks blow up than become season-long keepers - but if you nail them it can give you a huge advantage on the competition. So, who will be the Elliot Yeo of 2025? Al Paton, Do...

You've opened the SuperCoach Early Team Picker and before you is a blank field with 31 spots to fill ... now what? The air is full of possibility as we tick into a new year, and Al Paton and Dos are joined by SuperCoach legend DR to talk through how they go about picking a squad to dominate 2025. Is it the year for guns and rookies or is mid-price madness the winning strategy? How many premium ruc...

SuperCoach Team Picker is finally here! The Phantom enters the Lair to reveal his first team for the 2025 season, accompanied by Dos (FKA Phantom Junior) and the notorious Bear. 2025 Team Picker is out now for existing players with a SuperCoach Plus subscription! Head to your team from last year and SuperCoach Plus subscribers will be able to see a '2025 Team Picker' gold icon just above the top r...

The wait is (almost) over! SuperCoach Team Picker is arriving very soon... The Official SuperCoach AFL Podcast exclusively reveals the release date for the SuperCoach AFL platform! With the Team Picker right around the corner, The Phantom returns to his lair alongside Dos (the artist FKA Phantom Junior) to reveal the 2025 SuperCoach AFL prices! CHAPTERS: SuperCoach Team Picker Announcement! (02:00...

The Official SuperCoach AFL Podcast exclusively reveals and explains the brand new FLEX position! To bring Australia’s biggest and best fantasy game into a new era, SuperCoach will have an exciting new look from 2025 with the addition of a brand new position.  In this episode, Al Paton, The Phantom, Patch, and Dos break down the brand new rule change that unlocks all-new strategies to e...

How do you know SuperCoach is nearly back? When the AFL Draft is in the rear view mirror and 94 DPPs (dual position players) drop in your inbox! The Phantom, Al Paton, Dan Batten, and Dos join forces to dissect every major player who gained, lost, or retained their positional status, including Nick Daicos, Harry Sheezel, Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae, Caleb Daniel, and much more! Missed the AFL Draft?...

Who will be the Harley Reid or Harry Sheezel of SuperCoach 2025? The AFL Draft is being talked up as one of the best talent pools in years, and is set to supply the core of fantasy teams for years to come. Who will be leading the SuperCoach rookie class? Join host Al Paton and draft experts Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh to preview the first round. Find out who is likely to be selected with each pi...

The dust has settled on the 2024 AFL Trade Period and it's time to get excited about potential bargains for our 2025 SuperCoach teams! Join host Al Paton, James Peatling's No.1 fan Patch and podcast debutant Chloe Williams to break down all the big and small deals and what they mean for fantasy teams. Which ex-Bulldog is the steal of 2025? Is Dan Houston a must-have as a Magpie? And should we cons...

As the dust settles on a wild SuperCoach season, experts Al Paton and Patch join host Jaymz Clements take stock of what went right and wrong for their teams, and the lessons we can take into next season. The panel review the final top six on every line, including some hot scorers we didn't see coming - and some big names who failed spectacularly. Plus find out who's on the watch list for next year...

SuperCoach AFL is over for season 2024 and the Lair is joined by the overall winner, Joven, coach of Caleb Windsor Knot!  144 points down heading into the final round, Joven could breathe a sigh of relief as lockout lifted on Sunday night, knowing he'd locked in the number one spot and $50K prize money! The Phantom, Five Names, Phantom Junior, and The Hipster recap the 2024 SuperCoach season and l...

There is one week of SuperCoach to claim bragging rights, grand final glory and, for one lucky coach, the $50k grand prize. The current leader is the special guest on this week's show. He reveals how he got to No.1 and how he plans to hang on to top spot. Plus Jaymz, Al and Patch reveal their best Dan Houston replacements and left-field grand final trades, review the top six on every line, name th...

Carnage has struck late in the SuperCoach season! Tim English and Charlie Curnow have been ruled out, and Harry Sheezel is in doubt right in time for the preliminary finals! Thankfully, The Phantom doesn't need to worry, having been eliminated in his league final last week. Nevertheless, the Lair has once again assembled to help you navigate the latest news - providing potential trade options for...

Picking the right captain is more important than ever in SuperCoach, and captain guru Pig Mentality is the special guest on this week's show. Pig reveals how he nails his VC and C every week, his favourite captain calls of 2024 and who he's looking at this week. Jaymz, Al and stats guy Liam McAllion also discuss all this week's injury news and what to do with Charlie Curnow, check in on the teams...

With sudden death finals upon us, Al Paton is joined by Patch and Tim Michell to debate the trade moves that can keep your season alive.  The crew also reflect on what they got right and wrong this season, and key lessons to take into 2025. Patch reveals his potential breakout candidates and Tim has his eye on some players set to receive big injury discounts, while Al reveals some potential DPP ch...

The Phantom is flying. Firmly entrenched in the top 1,000, Phants brings on a crew of SuperCoach misfits to help guide you through the final weeks of the 2024 SuperCoach AFL season! The Phantom is joined by Five Names, Bear, and Sherlock Dossy, on a mission to solve a mystery from the weekend that saw Phantom Junior go out in straight sets. Solving the case requires the lads to delve deep into Sup...

The Phantom, Mr SuperCoach, Bear, and Donuts Dossy answer your questions ahead of the first week of SuperCoach league finals! The crew discuss the winning strategies whether you're in an elimination final this week, or sitting pretty on your way to a prelim.  What would you do if you had one trade? It's a reality for some and a nightmare for others with two or more trades, but the Lair put their S...

Host Al Paton is joined by Patch and fantasy legend Lekdog to preview the first week of SuperCoach league finals! Who are the biggest PODs that can shock your opponent and win you a final? Lek delivers the gold on SuperCoach Draft, from the basics to advanced strategy, plus this week's captain picks, expert advice from The Phantom, a secret stat to start your planning for 2025, and more! Dominate...

The Phantom is back on the Lair to restore order in a time of need for SuperCoaches. It's another week where trades are at a premium, but is it time to pull the trigger if you have one or two left or hold strong and wait for more carnage?  Simeon Thomas-Wilson (Five Names) and Dos (Phantom Junior) join The Phantom to discuss all the latest SuperCoach carnage. Jordan Dawson is out, Zac Fisher is on...

Fox Footy News Reporter Drew Jones joins the show to break some important news for SuperCoaches!  With a fantasy-first mindset behind the news desk, Drew is a go-to for weekly SuperCoach news and information, asking all the big questions on the fantasy footy agenda!  Concussion carnage and injury woes hit once more as Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements break down all the latest hot topics in what...

Trades are at an all-time low, but spirits couldn't be higher in The Lair this week as we look at the top SuperCoach points of difference (PODs) for the run home in a fun draft-style format! However, The Phantom has abandoned his disciples in a time of need. Needing time to ponder what he'll spend the $50K on at season's end, our fearless leader hands the hosting reigns to his protege, Phantom Jun...

Champion Data's Fantasy Freako joins the show to chat about the stats behind SuperCoach, the most underrated/overrated stats, and why every game has to be looked at in isolation.  Learn more about how the SuperCoach scoring system works and why certain players are better scorers than others! A must-listen for those new to SuperCoach and an eye-opener for even the most experienced players out there...

The 'People's Coriander' (Hipster) returns to The Lair to discuss all the round 18 carnage ahead of an all-important trading (or non-trading) week! The Phantom, coming off a monster score last week, remains as humble as always, ensuring the best advice is provided despite daring to dream of a top 100 finish.  Dossy bounces back thanks to his three favourite letters in the alphabet and Bear's trade...