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AFL SuperCoach 2026 Team Reveal | The Perfect Starting Squad Explained
AFL SuperCoach 2026 Team Reveal | The Perfect Starting Squad Explained
Welcome to the Nerds4Life AFL SuperCoach 2026 Team Reveal.
In this episode, we break down our full starting squad and explain the logic behind every key decision. From premium selection and rookie structure to value picks, PODs and salary cap balance, this is a complete walkthrough of how we are building a team designed to start fast and stay flexible.
We cover:
- Why this team structure works for the opening rounds
- The premiums we are locking in and why
- Rookie selections with job security and cash generation in mind
- Early season PODs that can separate you from the pack
- How this squad sets up future trades, byes and upgrades
This team reveal is built with overall rank and league success in mind, not just Round 1 points. Whether you are finalising your own squad or looking to stress test your structure, this episode will help you refine your AFL SuperCoach 2026 strategy.
Drop your thoughts in the comments, let us know what you would change, and tell us who you are locking in for Round 1.
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25. 5 AFL SuperCoach Players You Need to Be Talking About for 2026
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23. Horse’s AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal 2026 | Full Squad, Rookies, PODs & Strategy Breakdown
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24. AFL SuperCoach 2026 | Top PODs Under 10% Owned
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22. AFL SuperCoach | Rookie Bible 2026 | Best Cash Cows, Job Security and Must-Have Players!
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20. AFL SuperCoach 2026 | Richmond Tigers | Season Preview
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19. AFL SuperCoach 2026 | North Melbourne Kangaroos | Season Preview
19:44||Season 4, Ep. 19Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the North Melbourne Football Club.Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.Each team preview includes: • Must-have SuperCoach premiums • Mid-priced breakouts and traps • Rookie cash cows to target • Players to fade early • 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughtsIf you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport00:00 2025 snapshot: where North actually sat (and why it matters for SC)01:10 Clarkson ball: the “cluster”, distributors, and the game plan clue01:43 The real problem: why North were easy to transition against02:25 SuperCoach profile: what they scored vs what they gave up03:06 Breakout watch: the two names everyone’s circling03:47 Primo #1: Tristan Xerri at $687k… start or wait with new ruck rules?04:51 The big risk: why fading Xerri could hurt early05:47 Primo #2: Harry Sheezel at $580k… the DPP gift you don’t overthink07:26 Mid-pricer swing: Colby McKercher role debate (HB vs midfield)09:09 Mid-pricer upside: George Wardlaw breakout… but the hammy tax11:01 Rookie radar: Cooper Harvey halfback role and the “when” to pounce14:46 Fades: LDU and Luke Parker – why the price doesn’t work16:51 Rapid fire: best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade17:54 Team exposure: who you can actually start from North (and the Round 12 watch)18:59 Next preview tease: Richmond coming up