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Round Eight Strategy Session
Apr 2800:49:09Tap to summarizeRound 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 FieldWhen team value stops being a true growth indicatorHow chasing value can actively hurt your upgrade cadenceIdentifying when your team should pivot from value‑driven to points‑driven decisionsRookie Buys & Rookie SellsWho needs to be moved on now: Grlj, Serong, McAndrew, Smith, Watkins, JaquesWhich rookies still serve a structural or cash‑generation purposeAvoiding rookie churn that blocks upgradesIs it too late to trade into Archie Roberts?Ownership vs price vs role securityWhen “missing the jump” still makes sense to correctHow to evaluate defenders beyond recent scoresFormat‑Specific Trade TargetsAFL Fantasy vs SuperCoach decision divergenceWhy some players should only be considered in one formatAvoiding cross‑format bias in your trade thinkingUpgrade Decision MetricsBuy‑low value vs DVP vs captaincy upsideWhich metric actually matters most once upgrade season beginsHow elite coaches sequence these prioritiesMid‑Season Bye PlanningWhy the byes already matter — even one month outHow current trades can create or solve future bye issuesStructuring upgrades without boxing yourself inThis episode is designed for experienced SuperCoach & AFL Fantasy coaches who want clarity, not noise and systems, not shortcuts.Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Round Seven Strategy Session
Apr 2100:53:23Tap to summarizeIt's officially upgrade season and this is the episode that tells you exactly how to attack it.MJ Want and MiniMonk sit down for the Round 7 strategy session covering the three decisions that define the next month of your AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach season.First: cash cows. Which ones are past their money-making peak and need to go right now? Which still have meaningful cash to generate before you pull the trigger? Second: upgrade season. What does it actually mean, what's the right cadence format by format, and what does a completed team look like from here? AFL Fantasy's two-trade-per-week discipline requires a specific sequencing priority. SuperCoach's looping mechanics change the calculation. MJ and MiniMonk break down the framework.Third: the unexpected names. Cam Zurhaar quietly one of the most interesting low-owned forwards of the season. And Elijah Tsatas the pick 5 who finally got his CBA% opportunity. Which of these stories is real? And what does each tell coaches about how to read unexpected performance?Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Round 6 Strategy Session
Apr 1400:36:32Tap to summarizeFive rounds in. The bye structure is approaching. And the decisions you make in the next two to three weeks will define where your season ends up.MJ Want breaks down the four strategic pillars that matter most heading into Round 6 of AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach 2026.First and most importantly how do you tell the difference between a player scoring well because of a favourable DVP matchup versus a player whose role has genuinely, structurally changed? Jarrod Witts against Max Gawn and Archie Roberts' recent performance are the case studies. One of those scores will repeat. The other won't. Knowing which is which is worth more than any single trade decision.Then the trade-out framework: Deven Robertson, Connor Budarick and Dayne Zorko as the diagnostic case studies not because they're uniquely bad, but because they each represent a different version of the same problem. How do you know when holding crosses from patient to passive?Third: the upgrade-around-injuries question. Format by format, what is the line between trading through an injury (the right call) and upgrading around it (the smarter call) and how does SuperCoach's bench structure change that calculation compared to AFL Fantasy?And finally: which players right now, based on price floor and upcoming fixture run, represent the best pre-positioning trades before the market catches up?Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Round Five Strategy Session
Apr 700:45:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode, MJ Want and MiniMonk break down the key strategic challenges facing AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach coaches in the early rounds of the 2026 season.With injuries already impacting team structure, this episode focuses on how coaches should respond to early-season chaos while maintaining long-term discipline.The discussion centres around:Managing early injuries and their flow-on impact on future tradesThe difference between chasing points vs building long-term team valueHow early bye rounds and Best 18 scoring influence strategyWhat to do with the Tim English injury and how it affects ruck structureRather than reacting to short-term outcomes, MJ and MiniMonk provide a framework to help coaches make calculated, structured decisions that strengthen their teams over multiple rounds.Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Round Four Strategy Session
Mar 3100:55:56Tap to summarizeStop trading on scorelines. Start trading on opportunity.MJ Want and Rowan from The AFLFantasy Marketplace sit down for the most data-driven strategy session of the 2026 AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach season covering the frameworks that separate top 100 coaches from everyone else.This episode builds four repeatable frameworks you can apply every round for the rest of the season: Opportunity Metrics Analysis (why CBA%, TOG% and score involvement rate predict future scores better than last week's number), DVP Fixture Analysis (how to identify which teams bleed points in which positions and exploit it with your captaincy), the Trade-Out Threshold and the Bottoming-Out Buy Checklist (how to identify discounted premiums at their price floor before the crowd arrives).Plus: Wanganeen-Milera, Whitfield, Rankine and McCluggage as the four bottoming-out premiums approaching exploitable prices, and a deep dive into Brisbane's upcoming fixture run as the most undervalued scheduling advantage in the competition.Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Round Three Strategy Session
Mar 2400:48:10Tap to summarizeThe 2026 AFL Fantasy & SuperCoach season has turned into a survival test and MJ Want and MiniMonk are here to help you navigate it.Three rounds in and the injury carnage is unprecedented. Connor Rozee needs surgery. Christian Petracca is 4+ weeks out. And now Milan Murdoch last week's must-have cash cow has strained his hamstring.In this Coaches Panel, MJ and MiniMonk go deep on every dimension of the crisis: when is it bad luck versus poor portfolio construction, how do you sequence your recovery trades, which premiums are the cleanest replacements for Rozee and Petracca, and who are the rookie options now that Murdoch is gone?They also break down the cash vs. points debate at this exact moment of the season, explain why your Best 18 structure is already under pressure, and make clear which coaches are set up for recovery and which ones are falling further behind.This is the strategy session that separates disciplined coaches from reactive ones.Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Round Two Strategy Session
Mar 1700:49:22Tap to summarizeWhat should AFL Fantasy & SuperCoach coaches do after Round 1?In this episode, MJ Want and MiniMonk break down the key AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach strategy decisions ahead of Round 2.With the injury to Errol Gulden forcing major trade decisions, this episode focuses on how to:• replace injured premiums• assess underperforming players• decide on correctional trades• approach early trades in SuperCoach• plan future upgrade targetsRather than reacting to scores, MJ and MiniMonk focus on role analysis, team structure and long-term strategy.If you're planning your Round 2 AFL Fantasy or SuperCoach trades, this episode provides the strategic framework you need.
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Last Minute Checklist
Mar 1100:15:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, MJ Want delivers the final AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach preseason checklist before the 2026 season begins.With Round 1 approaching, this episode focuses on the final strategic steps fantasy coaches should take before lockout to ensure their teams are prepared for the opening weeks of the season.Rather than suggesting last-minute player changes, MJ outlines the key structural principles that successful fantasy teams follow before Round 1, including:Ensuring every player in your team has a clear strategic purposePlanning contingencies for potential late team selection changesUsing the rolling lockout strategicallyManaging early bye round balanceBuilding reliable vice-captain and captain optionsRemaining calm and disciplined before the season beginsThe episode serves as a final strategic guide to help fantasy coaches avoid common preseason mistakes and enter the season with a team built for flexibility, stability, and early correction if required.Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Final AFL Fantasy & SuperCoach Strategy Guide
Mar 1000:46:18Tap to summarizeThe AFL Fantasy & SuperCoach AFL season is about to begin.In this episode, MJ & Mini delivers the final preseason strategy guide for AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach ahead of Round 1.After analysing preseason matches, player roles and rookie opportunities, this episode focuses on the strategic decisions fantasy coaches must make before the season begins.MJ & Mini cover:• The best team structures for 2026• How to balance premiums and mid-price players• Which rookies provide the best job security• Common preseason mistakes fantasy coaches make• Strategic insights to help optimise your Round 1 teamIf you're preparing your AFL Fantasy or SuperCoach team for the 2026 season, this episode provides a disciplined framework to help you start the year strong.Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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Opening Round Stocktake
Mar 900:27:00Tap to summarizeWhich players have risen or fallen after Opening Round of the 2026 AFL season?In this episode, MJ Want breaks down the biggest stock movers in AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach, identifying which players are trending up and which players may present early warning signs.Instead of reacting purely to scores, MJ analyses:• Player roles• Centre ball up attendances• Team system changes• Scoring sustainabilityThe episode highlights the players whose fantasy value is rising, as well as those whose early performances may raise concerns for fantasy coaches.If you’re deciding whether to start or fade players this episode provides strategic insights to help guide your decisions.Social Media:FacebookTwitterInstagramTikTokCheck Out the StoreSupport Us:Patreon
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