Looking for AFL SuperCoach Point of Difference players that can separate you from the pack?

In this episode, we break down the best AFL SuperCoach PODs under 10% ownership. These are the players flying under the radar that have the role, scoring profile, and upside to help you climb the rankings and win your league.

We dive into:

Low ownership AFL SuperCoach picks with genuine upside

Why these players are being overlooked by the majority

Role changes, scoring trends, and SuperCoach friendly profiles

Which PODs are league-winning plays vs high-risk traps

If you are sick of following the crowd and want to gain a real edge, this episode is built for you.

Perfect for:

- AFL SuperCoach players chasing rank

- League-focused coaches looking for separation

- Coaches targeting breakout seasons and value spikes

Drop a comment with your favourite POD or the one you are backing this season.

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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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RookieCoach lifts the lid on his AFL SuperCoach 2026 team build, breaking down the structure, player selection logic, and key decisions shaping his starting squad.

In this team preview, we dive into:

- Core premiums and why they’re locked in

- Mid-price plays that could make or break the season

- Rookie selections with real job security

- PODs, structure debates, and early-season strategy

- Traps to avoid before Round 1

Whether you’re finalising your own team or looking to pressure-test your build, this is a must-watch AFL SuperCoach 2026 preview packed with insight, rationale, and honest SuperCoach thinking.

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00:00 – Welcome to Between the Arcs

Rookie Coach joins the show and the pre-season officially begins

01:55 – Tonight’s Plan: Full Team Reveal

Blank canvas, fresh build, no filters

03:25 – The First Locked Pick Revealed

Who was the very first name picked and why

04:00 – Jack Sinclair Is Non-Negotiable

Why Sinclair feels impossible to fade in 2026

07:00 – The NAS Role Change That Changes Everything

Midfield shift, tags, and the ripple effect on scoring

08:05 – D2 Debate: Whitfield vs The Field

Fixture, durability, and why both might be required

09:15 – Colby McKercher: The Risk I’m Willing to Take

Role security, Clarko, and Tassie rumours

12:55 – Why Age and Injury History Matters More Than Ever

The Newman dilemma explained

13:55 – Coleman at D4: Value or Trap?

Half-back role, kick-ins, and escape plans

15:00 – Rookie Defenders Watchlist

Which cheap backs actually matter right now

15:55 – Midfield Spend Strategy Explained

Where the salary cap is really going

16:05 – Zach Butters Is a Captaincy Lock

Fixture run you simply can’t ignore

16:55 – Nick Daicos: Start or Set-and-Forget Later?

Tags, byes, and ownership pressure

18:20 – Anderson and Callaghan: Why This Combo Works

The handball receive theory

19:05 – Parrish and Hayden Young: Calculated Risk Picks

Ceiling vs durability explained

21:00 – The Rookie Midfield Pool

Which names actually have job security

21:55 – Rucks Are the Wild Card in 2026

New rules, new scoring, big uncertainty

22:15 – Tristan Xerri at R1: Trust the Fixture

Why he survives the rule changes

23:05 – English, McAndrew and Cheap Ruck Options

Who could emerge from nowhere

24:00 – The Mitch Edwards Deep Dive

Is Geelong’s ruck future closer than we think?

27:25 – Forward Line Strategy Breakdown

Where most teams will look identical

28:10 – Josh Rachele: POD or Season Breaker?

Why this pick could define the year

29:35 – Rookie Forwards to Monitor Closely

Who to track through practice matches

30:50 – The Final Flex Pick Explained

Why Tanner Bruhn stands out

36:25 – Full Team Review

Every line, every pick, no hiding

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