Everyone’s talking about them… but should you actually be starting them?
In this episode, we break down the most discussed midfielders in AFL SuperCoach and put them under the microscope. Role changes, time on ground, scoring trends, injury risk, value vs upside — we cover it all to help you decide who’s a genuine must-have and who could sink your season as a massive trap.
This is a must-watch for anyone finalising their preseason structure or looking for an edge before Round 1.
Jump into the comments below and let us know:
Which midfielder are you locking in? And who are you avoiding at all costs?
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00:00 – Welcome Back to Between the Arcs
Intro, banter, and what the episode will cover
01:05 – How This Midfield Tier List Works
25 most relevant midfielders, not just the best
01:54 – Zach Butters: Top Scorer After Month One?
Why Butters could be the No.1 SuperCoach player
02:55 – Jagger Smith: Must-Have Rookie Midfielder
Elite cash generation, Rising Star favourite
04:04 – Dyson Sharp: Safe Cash Generator?
Essendon role, midfield rotation, scoring floor
05:00 – Will Brodie: Opportunity or Trap?
Round 1 relevance and Olly Wines impact
06:17 – Hayden Young: Points Per Minute Machine
Injury risk vs price value debate
07:15 – Willem Duursma: Draft Pick Watch
Role concerns and rookie pricing discussion
08:13 – Darcy Parish: Flying Under the Radar
Injury history, upside, and value at price
09:17 – Nick Daicos: Early Red Flags?
Calf concerns, early bye, and start vs trade-in
10:40 – Errol Gulden: Wing Role That Scores
Underpriced? Gulden vs Heeney debate
11:52 – Patreon Plug & League Giveaway
Unlimited league details and Patreon benefits
13:15 – Josh Smillie: Injury Risk Rookie Watch
Cash generation potential vs durability concerns
14:32 – Marcus Bontempelli: The SuperCoach King
Is Bont worth starting at 700k?
16:19 – Patrick Retschko: Rookie Wing Smokey
Elite running, role security, cash potential
18:13 – Finn Callaghan: Rolls Royce Midfielder
Breakout season incoming?
19:23 – Harley Reid: Breakout Year or Watchlist?
Midfield role, scoring ceiling, value debate
21:29 – Noah Anderson: Ceiling vs Consistency
Gold Coast structure and early fixture boost
23:18 – Caleb Serong vs Andrew Brayshaw
Which Freo mid do you pick?
24:27 – Sam Cumming & Sammy “Grill”
Richmond rookies, role certainty, Round 1 chances
26:13 – Dan Annable: Brisbane Rookie Watch
Midfield depth issues and selection risk
27:27 – Sam Walsh: Bounce-Back Candidate?
Injury history, role, and value at price
29:17 – Tanner Bruhn: Inside Mid or Bust
Role volatility warning
30:55 – Jack Carroll: Defensive Role Surprise
Saints role change creates value
31:47 – Jordan Dawson: Safe or Overpriced?
No early bye but limited upside?
33:01 – Jack Steele: Underrated or Avoid?
Why Steele sits in no-man’s land
34:02 – Bailey Smith: Same Output Again?
Role, early bye, and SuperCoach ceiling
35:01 – Harvey Langford: Second-Year Breakout?
Melbourne midfield opportunity opens up
37:57 – Clayton Oliver at GWS
Impact on Tom Green and Finn Callaghan
39:05 – Jason Horne-Francis: Avoid Zone
Consistency concerns and no DPP
39:45 – George Hewett: Ultimate POD?
Top-8 mid at 0.3% ownership
41:43 – Matt Rowell: Start or Fade?
Rule changes and Gold Coast midfield dynamics
43:09 – Tier List Summary & Final Categories
Must-haves, cash cows, avoids, and traps
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