Round 8 marks a critical inflection point in the AFL Fantasy & SuperCoach AFL season.

In this Coaches Panel Strategy Episode, MJ Want and MiniMonk break down the big‑picture decisions that separate teams building sustainably from those chasing short‑term points.

This episode is about how to think, not just who to trade.

Team Value vs Points on Field
- When team value stops being a true growth indicator
- How chasing value can actively hurt your upgrade cadence
- Identifying when your team should pivot from value‑driven to points‑driven decisions
Rookie Buys & Rookie Sells
- Who needs to be moved on now: Grlj, Serong, McAndrew, Smith, Watkins, Jaques
- Which rookies still serve a structural or cash‑generation purpose
- Avoiding rookie churn that blocks upgrades
Is it too late to trade into Archie Roberts?
- Ownership vs price vs role security
- When “missing the jump” still makes sense to correct
- How to evaluate defenders beyond recent scores
Format‑Specific Trade Targets
- AFL Fantasy vs SuperCoach decision divergence
- Why some players should only be considered in one format
- Avoiding cross‑format bias in your trade thinking
Upgrade Decision Metrics
- Buy‑low value vs DVP vs captaincy upside
- Which metric actually matters most once upgrade season begins
- How elite coaches sequence these priorities
Mid‑Season Bye Planning
- Why the byes already matter — even one month out
- How current trades can create or solve future bye issues
- Structuring upgrades without boxing yourself in

This episode is designed for experienced SuperCoach & AFL Fantasy coaches who want clarity, not noise and systems, not shortcuts.

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Round Eight Strategy Session