Between The Arcs | AFL SuperCoach Podcast

Looking to strengthen your team in AFL SuperCoach Draft? This episode breaks down the must-add waiver wire pickups that could give you the edge in your league.Each week we analyse the best SuperCoach Draft waiver targets, highlighting players who are undervalued, stepping into bigger roles or flying under the radar in most leagues. Whether you need midfield depth, defensive coverage or a forward option, these waiver wire pickups could help turn your season around.We look at recent performances, role changes, team news and matchups to identify the players who should be at the top of your waiver list this week.In this episode we cover:• Top AFL SuperCoach Draft waiver wire pickups• Undervalued players available in most leagues• Role changes that boost SuperCoach scoring• Short-term streamers and long-term adds• Strategy tips for winning the waiver wireIf you play AFL SuperCoach Draft, this is the show that helps you stay ahead of your league mates by finding the best players before everyone else.Let us know in the comments which player you are targeting on waivers this week.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, draft strategy, waiver pickups and league-winning advice.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join0:00 Intro to the new AFL SuperCoach Draft show 0:39 What this weekly draft series will cover 1:09 Early reactions to Round 1 draft scores 1:44 Rowdy’s rough week and Zach Butters fallout 2:09 Waiver wire focus starts here 2:28 Dylan Stephens and Charlie Comben as waiver adds 3:36 Key forwards as risky waiver gambles 4:10 Milan Murdoch the must-add draft waiver pickup 5:25 Stashing players on a bye for long-term value 6:09 Best players to target on the waiver wire 7:08 Connor Nash and safe midfield depth options 7:48 Forward traps vs draft value plays 8:29 Patrick Dangerfield and premium stash options 9:17 Riyad’s top waiver targets this week 10:15 Which positions matter most on waivers 11:26 SuperCoach Premier League matchup talk 12:08 Why planning waivers ahead matters 12:48 Looping strategy in draft explained 13:31 Multiple waiver claims and priority strategy 14:02 Final draft waiver advice and wrap up

Footy is back and the AFL SuperCoach Panic Room is here to help you make the right calls before lockout.This show is all about last-minute AFL SuperCoach strategy. As soon as teams are named we break down the biggest SuperCoach implications so you know exactly what to do with your side before the round begins.We focus on the players named in the teams, potential role changes, and which players could become must-have SuperCoach options based on their position, opportunity and scoring potential. If a rookie gets named, a premium shifts roles, or a mid-price player suddenly becomes relevant, we’ll cover it in the Panic Room.Each episode will analyse:• AFL SuperCoach team announcements• Key players named and omitted• Role changes that impact SuperCoach scoring• Rookie selections and cash generation options• Late SuperCoach strategy before lockout• Trade decisions and last-minute team structure adjustmentsIf you want an edge in AFL SuperCoach 2026, this is the show that helps you react quickly to team news and make smarter strategic decisions before the round starts.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/joinJoin our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMCGet your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ0:08 The Panic Room is back for 2026 0:30 Round 1 chaos and final lockout hour 1:14 Carlton vs Richmond team changes 1:39 Sam Walsh, Jagger Smith and Carlton relevance 2:41 Essendon ins, Hawthorn changes and key SuperCoach names 4:05 Why Essendon suddenly matters in SuperCoach 5:15 Dylan Moore and Conor Macdonald fallout 5:45 Bulldogs vs Giants team news 6:48 SuperCoach gold in Dogs vs Giants 8:18 Geelong vs Fremantle team drops 9:08 Tag risks: O’Connor, Atkins and Stewart talk 10:25 Hayden Young, Mitch Edwards and R3 debate 12:16 Sydney vs Brisbane major outs and ins 13:49 Why Brisbane’s backline is in trouble 15:04 SuperCoach impact for Gulden, Dunkley, Neale and Zorko 16:40 Collingwood vs Adelaide preview 17:58 Perryman tag watch on Jordan Dawson 19:25 Daicos, Houston and Adelaide matchup concerns 20:47 North Melbourne vs Port Adelaide 21:47 Colby McKercher role concern 23:20 Melbourne vs St Kilda preview 24:07 Gawn vs De Koning and SuperCoach angles 25:26 Gold Coast vs West Coast preview 26:22 West Coast debutants and rookie discussion 28:08 Why West Coast fans can still be optimistic 30:31 Question time begins

Footy is back and it is time for the BIGGEST AFL SuperCoach hot takes for the 2026 season. In this episode we put our reputations on the line with some bold predictions that could shape the entire SuperCoach year.From potential breakout players and POD picks to controversial calls about popular premiums, we run through the spiciest SuperCoach takes heading into the new season. Some of these might look genius by the end of the year… and some might age horribly.The goal of this episode is to challenge conventional thinking and highlight players, roles and situations that could create a serious edge for SuperCoaches in 2026.In this episode we discuss:• AFL SuperCoach 2026 bold predictions• Breakout players who could explode this season• Premium players who may underperform• Point of difference (POD) options flying under the radar• SuperCoach strategy and season-long predictions• Hot takes that could change the way you build your teamLet us know in the comments your biggest AFL SuperCoach hot take for 2026 and which predictions you think will actually come true.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/joinJoin our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMCGet your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQ0:00 Intro0:08 Welcome to Hot Takes for 20260:46 Why this episode matters before Round 11:30 How the hot takes format works2:12 Looking back at last year’s hot takes2:49 Adelaide Crows hot takes4:49 Brisbane Lions hot takes7:30 Carlton Blues hot takes10:48 Collingwood hot takes13:15 Essendon Bombers hot takes16:37 Fremantle Dockers hot takes19:52 GWS Giants hot takes22:03 Hawthorn hot takes24:03 Melbourne Demons hot takes26:11 North Melbourne hot takes28:12 Port Adelaide hot takes31:48 Richmond Tigers hot takes34:20 St Kilda hot takes37:18 Sydney Swans hot takes40:32 Western Bulldogs hot takes44:28 West Coast Eagles hot takes55:16 Question Time

Welcome to The Hurt Locker. Your weekly breakdown of the key AFL injuries and what they mean for your SuperCoach strategy.In this episode we cover:• The biggest current AFL injuries• Which premiums are now risky• Midfield role changes to watch• New cash generation opportunities• Round 1 selection implications• How to adjust your SuperCoach structureInjuries are not just bad luck, they are opportunity if you react faster than the competitionDrop in the comments which injury has impacted your team the most and who you are pivoting to.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:08 Intro: The Hurt Locker returns before Round 100:22 Why this week matters: teams lock and big decisions begin00:57 What The Hurt Locker covers: injuries and SuperCoach impact01:25 Adelaide Crows injuries: Rankine, Murray, Curtin and Hinge02:00 Crows beneficiaries: Josh Worrell, Michalanney and Charlie Edwards02:52 Adelaide midfield fallout: Rankine, Soligo roles03:36 Cheap Crows to watch: Brayden Cook and Chase Jones03:55 Brisbane Lions injuries: Andrews, Gardner, Bailey and Doedee04:48 Lions beneficiaries: ZZ Top, Dan Annable and backline reshuffle06:00 Does this help Kitty Coleman’s role?07:09 Carlton injuries: Newman, Cerra, Saad and Haynes07:40 Blues beneficiaries: Ollie Hollands vs Ollie Florent08:41 Dirksen update: why the pathway looks blocked for now08:55 Collingwood injuries: Bobby Hill, Darcy Moore and McInnes09:14 Josh Daicos role debate: half-back only or midfield upside?10:21 Jordan De Goey warning: are the goals masking the score?10:48 Essendon injuries: Martin, Bryan, Ridley, Clark and Kako11:16 Bombers beneficiaries: Blackiston, Zach Reid and Farrow11:52 Nick Bryan timeline and what it means for Blackiston12:05 Fremantle injuries: Hayden Young scare and Sean Darcy watch12:52 Freo beneficiaries: Murphy Reid, Murphy? no, Tobin Murray and Jackson/Cox ruck talk14:38 Geelong update: Cameron, Stengle and Conway14:59 Cats review: why Gold Coast exposed Geelong’s transition defence15:41 Gold Coast injuries: Matt Rowell out, Petracca set to feast16:07 Why fading Petracca now looks dangerous17:45 GWS injuries: Tom Green, Bedford, Cadman, Daniels and Kelly18:04 Clayton Oliver discussion: is he really back?19:42 Hawthorn injuries: Will Day, Cam Mackenzie and Huswaite20:14 Hawks beneficiaries: Josh Ward and Connor Macdonald20:39 League code, Patreon perks and weekly prizes21:45 Melbourne injuries: Windsor, White, Bowie and Viney updates22:20 Demons beneficiaries: Caleb Windsor and Xavier Lindsay23:22 North Melbourne injuries: Wardlaw, Archer and Hardeman24:15 Roos beneficiaries: Colby McKercher, Konstanty and Dovaston25:56 Port Adelaide injuries: SPP, Soldo, Wines and Dante ruck talk27:08 Richmond injuries: Smillie, Prestia, Lalor and Tigers outlook28:52 St Kilda injuries: Marshall concussion, King, Henry and Clark29:20 Saints beneficiaries: TDK and Ross Lyon roast30:24 Sydney injuries: Cunningham, Philippou and Max King30:45 Malcolm Rosas discussion: cheap bench option or pass?31:36 West Coast injuries: Graham, Gross, Long and Baker32:12 Eagles beneficiaries: Elijah Hewett, Dewar and Robertson update33:48 Western Bulldogs injuries: Garcia, Waitman, Treloar and Arthur Jones34:26 Dogs beneficiaries: why Freijah may still be capped36:09 Patreon plug: team reviews and subscriber support36:45 Wrap up

Hurls is revealing his AFL SuperCoach starting squad for the 2026 season, breaking down the full team he plans to roll into Round 1 with. From premiums and mid-pricers to rookies and PODs, this episode dives into the strategy behind every pick.In this team reveal we go through Hurl’s full SuperCoach structure, explaining why certain players made the squad, where the value is, and which picks could give him an early edge over the competition. With roles, rookie selections and preseason form shaping the early part of the season, getting your starting team right is critical.If you are still finalising your side, this episode will give you insight into team balance, cash generation and the key players many SuperCoaches are considering ahead of Round 1.In this episode:• Hurl’s full AFL SuperCoach 2026 starting team• Premium players locked into the squad• Rookies and cash cows to generate money• Mid-price selections and potential breakouts• POD picks flying under the radar• Strategy behind the team structureLet us know in the comments who is locked into your SuperCoach team and which players you are still debating before Round 1.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:08 Intro: Hurl’s AFL SuperCoach team reveal begins 00:20 It is finally the week before Round 1 00:53 Should Round 0 count in SuperCoach? 01:43 Blank canvas: building Hurl’s team from scratch 02:20 D1 pick: Jack Sinclair over Whitfield and Nas 02:58 D2 and D3: Rosas locked, Clark replaces Whitfield 03:50 Why Hurl is fading the rookie-heavy build 04:17 D4-D5 gamble: Joe Fonti and Lachie Blackiston 06:31 Defensive rookies: Sarong, Lindsay and Jakes 07:59 Midfield starts: Butters and Daicos locked in 08:31 Nando’s and Ed Richards, including the Bont fade 11:00 Petracca is now a must-have 12:05 Young and Parish as stepping stones 14:03 Midfield rookies: Jagger, Sharp, Farrow and Blamirez 15:05 Rucks: English, McAndrew and Kalani White loophole 18:08 Forwards begin: Sheezel, Flanders and Budarick 19:39 Forward rookies: Philippou, Marshall, Robertson, Lombard and McRae 21:11 Flex spot: Sammy Grill and why cash is left in the bank 23:14 Full team recap: Hurl’s complete Round 1 squad 24:11 How much could still change before Thursday? 25:29 De Goey, Murphy Reid and other near-misses 29:06 League code, Patreon perks and prizes 31:20 Where to find Hurls and final strategy notes 33:42 Wrap up and mental health message

Footy is back and Round 0 has given SuperCoaches their first real look at teams, roles and rookies for the 2026 season. In this episode we break down everything we learned from the opening round and what it means for your AFL SuperCoach team moving forward.We analyse the biggest SuperCoach takeaways from Round 0, including role changes, rookie performances, premium scoring and the players who may have become must-haves heading into the next round. With only a handful of games played, this is the perfect opportunity to identify early cash generation, value picks and potential traps before the season fully kicks off.If you are building your team or planning early trades, this episode will help you understand which performances matter, which ones to ignore and which players are now firmly on the SuperCoach radar.In this episode we cover:• AFL SuperCoach Round 0 key takeaways• Best rookie performances and cash cows• Role changes that impact SuperCoach scoring• Premium players who impressed (and those who didn’t)• Early trade targets and potential traps• Players to watch heading into Round 1Let us know in the comments what your biggest Round 0 takeaway was and which players you are bringing into your AFL SuperCoach team.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:09 Intro: Between the Arcs Round 0 Review00:54 What this show covers: scores, roles, stock up and stock down01:28 Sponsor shoutout: Stromcrete01:43 Carlton review: hot start, brutal fade-out02:50 Blues SuperCoach takeaways: Walsh, Jagger and Florent03:59 Sydney review: scary signs after a slow start05:02 Swans SuperCoach watch: Gordon, Grundy, Roberts and Sarong06:35 Gold Coast vs Geelong review: Suns look the real deal07:26 Petracca, Humphrey and Will Powell explode08:25 Zeke Uwland and Gold Coast rookie discussion08:58 Geelong takeaways: Bruhn, Holmes and Humphries watch10:10 GWS vs Hawthorn review: Giants too good10:42 Giants watchlist: Oliver, Callaghan, Coniglio and Fonti11:59 Hawthorn concerns: midfield size and early issues12:35 Brisbane vs Bulldogs review: game of the round13:08 Lions takeaways: Neale, Zorko, Ashcroft and Coleman14:11 ZZ watch: could he be the R3 answer?14:33 Bulldogs takeaways: Richards, English, Bont, Budarick and Jaques15:49 Freijah role discussion and Bulldogs structure16:30 St Kilda vs Collingwood review begins16:43 Sinclair vs Nas: who is the better starting pick?17:48 Windhager interest and Saints role takeaways18:15 TDK, Flanders and Saints fantasy relevance19:33 Collingwood takeaways: Josh Daicos, Nick Daicos and De Goey21:04 Dan Houston and Collingwood value discussion21:57 Round 0 ruck scoring: what the new rules are showing23:17 Patreon plug, league code and prizes

Footy is back and the AFL SuperCoach Panic Room is here to help you make the right calls before lockout.This show is all about last-minute AFL SuperCoach strategy. As soon as teams are named we break down the biggest SuperCoach implications so you know exactly what to do with your side before the round begins.We focus on the players named in the teams, potential role changes, and which players could become must-have SuperCoach options based on their position, opportunity and scoring potential. If a rookie gets named, a premium shifts roles, or a mid-price player suddenly becomes relevant, we’ll cover it in the Panic Room.Each episode will analyse:• AFL SuperCoach team announcements• Key players named and omitted• Role changes that impact SuperCoach scoring• Rookie selections and cash generation options• Late SuperCoach strategy before lockout• Trade decisions and last-minute team structure adjustmentsIf you want an edge in AFL SuperCoach 2026, this is the show that helps you react quickly to team news and make smarter strategic decisions before the round starts.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Panic Room is back, teams have dropped00:42 Round Zero is a free look: rookies, roles, cash gen01:34 Sponsor shoutout: Stromcrete01:52 Game 1: Sydney vs Carlton, ins and key SuperCoach watches02:14 Charlie Curnow at the Swans: mid-price risk or reward?03:51 Carlton debutants and rookies: who is worth watching?05:32 Big watchlist: Grundy, Heeney, Mills POD under 10%07:18 Game 2: Gold Coast vs Geelong, Cats undermanned, what matters?09:06 Key roles to monitor: Bruhn, Max Holmes, Petracca CBAs, Lombard10:50 Game 3: GWS vs Hawthorn, rookies in, Oliver, Callaghan watch14:47 Game 4: Brisbane vs Bulldogs, SuperCoach goldmine match-up19:41 Game 5: St Kilda vs Collingwood, ruck battle and De Goey mid role23:09 Wanganeen-Milera on-ball, will Windhager tag Nick Daicos?27:31 Wrap: socials, NFL content schedule, and sign off28:57 Mental health message + footy is back

Footy is BACK and AFL SuperCoach is finally here. In this Round 0 preview we break down the must-have players, early traps and key decisions that could shape the start of your SuperCoach season.The boys dive into the biggest talking points heading into the opening round. We look at the players you need in your team, the risky picks that could burn you early and the potential edges that can give you a jump on the competition.If you are still finalising your SuperCoach side, this episode will help you avoid the common mistakes and lock in the best structure before the season kicks off.Topics covered in this episode include:• Must-Watch AFL SuperCoach players for Round 0• Early traps to avoid• Team structure and starting strategy• PODs and value picks flying under the radar• Key SuperCoach decisions before the season beginsLet us know in the comments who is locked into your team and which players you are still deciding on.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy.https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join00:00 Intro: Round 0 Is Here, Footy Is Back00:02 Round 0 Basics: What Matters and What Does Not00:03 Ruck Watch: New Rules and What To Look For00:03 Cash Gen Deep Dive: Rookies, Mid Prices, Role Over Score00:07 Trade Discipline: Early Patience, Avoid Burning Trades00:08 Lesson From 2025: Daicos 66, When To Fade and When Not To Panic00:12 Lesson From 2025: Do Not Chase The One Big Score00:13 Game 1 Preview: Sydney vs Carlton, Premo's and Key Rookies00:18 R3 Debate: Liam Reidy vs Mitch Edwards vs Loop Option00:22 Game 2 Preview: Gold Coast vs Geelong, Fixture Gold and Key Targets00:28 Rookie Watch: Jamara, Zeke, Lombard, Mitch Edwards00:31 Game 3 Preview: GWS vs Hawthorn, Whitfield, Ash, Callaghan Focus00:34 Mid Price and Rookie Radar: Rowston, Delana, Gothard, Butler00:36 Game 4 Preview: Brisbane vs Western Bulldogs, Premium Heaven00:38 Mid Price Movers: Zac Bailey, Coleman, Budarick, McCarthy00:43 Game 5 Preview: St Kilda vs Collingwood, Sinclair, Nas, Daicos Talk00:47 Mid Price Debate: Windhager, Houston, De Goey Upside00:51 League Plug and Patreon: Prizes, Access, Team Updates00:53 Q&A Time: Rucks, Cash Gen, PODs, Quick Fire Answers01:02 Panic Room Tomorrow: Team Drops, Role Changes, Final Advice

Welcome to The Hurt Locker. Your weekly breakdown of the key AFL injuries and what they mean for your SuperCoach strategy.In this episode we cover:• The biggest current AFL injuries• Which premiums are now risky• Midfield role changes to watch• New cash generation opportunities• Round 1 selection implications• How to adjust your SuperCoach structureInjuries are not just bad luck, they are opportunity if you react faster than the competitionDrop in the comments which injury has impacted your team the most and who you are pivoting to.Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsightPatreon: If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join