Defenders can make or break your AFL SuperCoach season. 2026 is shaping up as one of the most important years for the line.

In this episode, we break down the AFL SuperCoach defenders for 2026, separating the genuine locks from the breakouts, identifying the best cash generators, and flagging the defenders who could quietly become traps.

In this video we cover:

- Premium defender locks with proven scoring floors

- Breakout candidates primed for role growth and ceiling games

- Cheap defenders who can generate early-season cash

- Mid-price traps and role risks to avoid

Whether you’re starting your team, refining structure, or hunting for an edge before Round 1, this is a must-watch AFL SuperCoach 2026 defenders guide.

Jump into the comments and let us know:

Which defender is a lock in your team?

Who are you fading and why?

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00:00 Intro: Between the Arcs is back (Horse + Deadly in studio)

01:07 What this episode is: Defenders Tier List (5 tiers, 25 players)

01:37 How the 25-man list was built (ownership + relevance)

02:27 Zeke Uwland: elite talent + top cash gen case

03:20 Connor Rozee: near must-have with Port’s early run

03:58 NAS: tag risk, early bye, Nas vs Sinclair debate

05:17 Jai Serong: rookie cash gen if named Round 1

06:01 Josh Lindsay: role talk (wing/half-back) and cash gen upside

07:17 Keidean Coleman: upside vs durability (needs things to go right)

08:32 Sammy Grjl: role watch at Richmond, scoring potential

09:33 Colby McKercher: role watch but huge value if half-back sticks

10:22 Jacob Farrow: best kick, selection squeeze, good starter not top cash

11:43 Nick Newman: age/injury flags, safe avoid

12:56 Lachie Ash + Lachie Whitfield: early bye strategy, start one not both

14:52 Jordan Clark: safest half-back role, consistent D6/D7 type

16:06 Tom McCarthy: the “start at 500k?” debate (midfield role risk)

18:08 Patreon + Discord pitch + unlimited league code and prizes

19:42 Jack Sinclair: D1 conversation, Nas/Sinclair both pushed up

20:39 Lachie Jaques: cheap role, job security watch

21:58 Dan Houston: needs Daicos midfield role to unlock ceiling

22:55 Miles Bergman: midfield tease vs “Mr Fix-It” trap warning

24:19 Harry Kyle: huge rookie cash gen if best 23

25:12 Nick Blakey: role dependency (Mills/Roberts/Bice impact)

26:15 Bailey Dale: mid-tier scorer, tough bye structure

28:30 CJ discussion: Melbourne half-back mix, value debate

29:33 Josh Daicos: midfield time boosts, watch practice matches

30:51 Jasper Fletcher: future SC mainstay, role mix at Brisbane

32:15 Xavier Taylor: rookie love, Melbourne injuries open the door

33:23 Josh Gibcus: cheap, intercept role, durability risk

34:57 Wrap: 25 defenders tiered + next episodes (mids, forwards, rucks)

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