Rookies are running out of gas, but who needs to be cut now and who can we hold for another week or two? SuperCoach experts Gilbert Gardiner, Tim Michell, Ben Higgins and Dan Begala rate the best trade options for this week. 
 

SuperCoach AFL: The Official Podcast is your home for all things fantasy footy! Join The Phantom, Al Paton, and a rotating cast of SuperCoach experts and members of the fantasy community for a bit of fun, banter, and plenty of SuperCoach insights! All the hottest topics, trade tips, best rookies, captains and much more!

SuperCoach AFL: The Official Podcast is your home for all things fantasy footy! Join The Phantom, Al Paton, and a rotating cast of SuperCoach experts and members of the fantasy community for a bit of fun, banter, and plenty of SuperCoach insights! All the hottest topics, trade tips, best rookies, captains and much more!

SuperCoach AFL: The Official Podcast

In this podcast, listen to AFL SuperCoach advice from our panel of experts every week to ensure you're always ahead of the game.

Rookies are running out of gas, but who needs to be cut now and who can we hold for another week or two? SuperCoach experts Gilbert Gar...

Which rookies have to go first?

15 players to consider in 2027: AFL Trade recap and early LOCKS | The Phantom’s Lair

The Phantom, Dossy, and Five Names are back in the Lair to discuss all the major trades from the AFL Trade period and their SuperCoach implications for 2027.

The Phantom, Dossy, and Five Names are back in the Lair to discuss all the major trades from the AFL Trade period and their SuperCoach implications for 2027.

The lads pick their top 15 players to consider in 2027 based on off-season player movement; the ramifications of players shifting clubs and the gaps they leave behind. 

Do we ‘set and forget’ Rowan Marshall and TDK as solo rucks? Is Nick Blakey the next Roos backline beast? Who takes up Zach Merrett’s role at Essendon? All these questions answered, and much more!

We have a new YouTube channel! Check it out here. 

Latest SuperCoach articles (inc. 2027 DPP preview): https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl

CHAPTERS:
We’re back! (00:00)
Farewell to SuperCoach favs (04:00)
Top 15 players to consider after AFL Trade Period (07:10)
Players 1-5 (08:45)
Players 6-10 (19:00)
Players 11-15 (30:15)
Special mentions (37:45)
3 EARLY LOCKS for 2027 (41:45)

Hosts:
The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IG
Dos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IG
Simeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X | @FiveNamesFantasy /IG

Produced by Haydn Kenny.

Recorded on Monday October 19, 2026.

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The Phantom, Dossy, and Five Names are back in the Lair to discuss all the major trades from the AFL Trade period and their SuperCoach implications for 2027.
The lads pick their top 15 players to consider in 2027 based on off-season player movement; the ramifications of players shifting clubs and the gaps they leave behind.&nbsp;
Do we &lsquo;set and forget&rsquo; Rowan Marshall and TDK as solo rucks? Is Nick Blakey the next Roos backline beast? Who takes up Zach Merrett&rsquo;s role at Essendon? All these questions answered, and much more!
We have a new YouTube channel! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SuperCoach">Check it out here.</a>&nbsp;
Latest SuperCoach articles (inc. 2027 DPP preview): <a href="https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl">https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl</a>
CHAPTERS: We&rsquo;re back! (00:00) Farewell to SuperCoach favs (04:00) Top 15 players to consider after AFL Trade Period (07:10) Players 1-5 (08:45) Players 6-10 (19:00) Players 11-15 (30:15) Special mentions (37:45) 3 EARLY LOCKS for 2027 (41:45)
Hosts: The Phantom:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/ThePhantomSC">@ThePhantomSC</a> /X | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thephantomsc/">@ThePhantomSC</a> /IG Dos: <a href="https://x.com/HKdos">@HKDos</a> /X | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dossysc/">@dossySC</a> /IG Simeon Thomas-Wilson: <a href="https://x.com/Simeon_TW">@Simeon_TW</a> /X | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fivenamesfantasy/">@FiveNamesFantasy</a> /IG
Produced by Haydn Kenny.
Recorded on Monday October 19, 2026.
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Al Paton's Top 5 Captains | SuperCoach AFL Finals: Week 3

Al Paton reveals his top 5 captain options ahead of SuperCoach Finals: Week 3! Brought to you by Toyota.

Al Paton reveals his top 5 captain options ahead of SuperCoach Finals - Grand Final edition.

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Make your team today for your chance at the major prize: a brand new Toyota HiLux! 

Make your team: https://www.supercoach.com.au/afl/finals 

Latest SuperCoach news and trade advice articles: https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl 

Watch on the CODE Sports YouTube channel!

Host:
Al Paton: https://twitter.com/al_supercoach 

Produced by Chloe Williams.

Recorded on Wednesday September 23, 2026.

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Al Paton reveals his top 5 captain options ahead of SuperCoach Finals - Grand Final edition.
Brought to you by Toyota.
Make your team today for your chance at the major prize: a brand new Toyota HiLux!&nbsp;
Make your team: <a href="https://www.supercoach.com.au/afl/finals">https://www.supercoach.com.au/afl/finals</a>&nbsp;
Latest SuperCoach news and trade advice articles: <a href="https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl">https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl</a>&nbsp;
Watch on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@codesportsau">CODE Sports YouTube channel</a>!
Host: Al Paton: <a href="https://twitter.com/al_supercoach">https://twitter.com/al_supercoach</a>&nbsp;
Produced by Chloe Williams.
Recorded on Wednesday September 23, 2026.
SuperCoach Plus: <a href="http://supercoach.com.au/sc-plus">http://supercoach.com.au/sc-plus</a>&nbsp;
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 Al Paton's Top 5 Captains | SuperCoach AFL Finals: Grand Final Edition

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SuperCoach Finals: Grand Final Edition. McCluggage is back! | The Phantom's Lair

Dossy is left high and dry by The Phantom at the crux of the season, but Al Paton is here to save the day and help put together a team for SuperCoach Finals: Grand Final week

Dossy is left high and dry by The Phantom at the crux of the season, but Al Paton is here to save the day and help put together a team for SuperCoach Finals: Grand Final week – including the all-important TRIPLE captain and DOUBLE vice captain call.

Brought to you by The Bottle-O.

Join Phant's Finals League: 702836

Make your team: https://www.supercoach.com.au/afl/finals 

Latest SuperCoach news and trade advice articles: https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl 

Watch on the CODE Sports YouTube channel!

CHAPTERS:
Prelim Final recap (00:00)
Ranking update (05:00)
Top scorers (06:00)
Grand Final preview (09:45)
The Bottle-O’s Top 9 (10:45)
Captain and Vice Captain (22:15)

Hosts:
Dos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IG
Al Paton: @al_supercoach /X | @alpatonsupercoach /IG

Absent:
The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IG
Simeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X | @FiveNamesFantasy /IG

Produced by Haydn Kenny.

Recorded on Monday September 21, 2026.

SuperCoach Plus: http://supercoach.com.au/sc-plus 

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Dossy is left high and dry by The Phantom at the crux of the season, but Al Paton is here to save the day and help put together a team for SuperCoach Finals: Grand Final week &ndash; including the all-important TRIPLE captain and DOUBLE vice captain call.
Brought to you by The Bottle-O.
Join Phant's Finals League: 702836
Make your team: <a href="https://www.supercoach.com.au/afl/finals">https://www.supercoach.com.au/afl/finals</a>&nbsp;
Latest SuperCoach news and trade advice articles: <a href="https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl">https://linktr.ee/supercoachafl</a>&nbsp;
Watch on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@codesportsau">CODE Sports YouTube channel</a>!
CHAPTERS: Prelim Final recap (00:00) Ranking update (05:00) Top scorers (06:00) Grand Final preview (09:45) The Bottle-O&rsquo;s Top 9 (10:45) Captain and Vice Captain (22:15)
Hosts: Dos: @HKDos /X | @dossySC /IG Al Paton: @al_supercoach /X | @alpatonsupercoach /IG Absent: The Phantom: @ThePhantomSC /X | @ThePhantomSC /IG Simeon Thomas-Wilson: @Simeon_TW /X | @FiveNamesFantasy /IG
Produced by Haydn Kenny.
Recorded on Monday September 21, 2026.
SuperCoach Plus: <a href="http://supercoach.com.au/sc-plus">http://supercoach.com.au/sc-plus</a>&nbsp;
Follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/supercoachafl/">SuperCoach AFL</a> on Instagram. Follow <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@supercoach_afl">SuperCoach AFL</a> on TikTok. Follow <a href="https://x.com/SuperCoach">SuperCoach AFL</a> on X. Like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/supercoach/">SuperCoach AFL</a> on Facebook. Subscribe on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@codesportsau">CODE Sports</a> YouTube Channel.&nbsp;

McCluggage is back, Jackson a lock, and triple Norm Ashcroft? | The Phantom's Lair: Grand Final Edition

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