Between The Arcs | AFL SuperCoach Podcast

Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.

In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the North Melbourne Football Club.

Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.

Each team preview includes:

• Must-have SuperCoach premiums
• Mid-priced breakouts and traps
• Rookie cash cows to target
• Players to fade early
• 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughts

If you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.

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00:00 2025 snapshot: where North actually sat (and why it matters for SC)
01:10 Clarkson ball: the “cluster”, distributors, and the game plan clue
01:43 The real problem: why North were easy to transition against
02:25 SuperCoach profile: what they scored vs what they gave up
03:06 Breakout watch: the two names everyone’s circling
03:47 Primo #1: Tristan Xerri at $687k… start or wait with new ruck rules?
04:51 The big risk: why fading Xerri could hurt early
05:47 Primo #2: Harry Sheezel at $580k… the DPP gift you don’t overthink
07:26 Mid-pricer swing: Colby McKercher role debate (HB vs midfield)
09:09 Mid-pricer upside: George Wardlaw breakout… but the hammy tax
11:01 Rookie radar: Cooper Harvey halfback role and the “when” to pounce
14:46 Fades: LDU and Luke Parker – why the price doesn’t work
16:51 Rapid fire: best pick, best value, best rookie, hardest fade
17:54 Team exposure: who you can actually start from North (and the Round 12 watch)
18:59 Next preview tease: Richmond coming up
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Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.

In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Port Adelaide Football Club.

Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.
Each team preview includes:
• Must-have SuperCoach premiums
• Mid-priced breakouts and traps
• Rookie cash cows to target
• Players to fade early
• 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughts

If you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.

Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport

00:00 Port Preview Kick-Off
01:08 2025 Snapshot | 13th place and the Josh Carr era begins
01:15 Game Style Under Carr | “Ken-ball” DNA with slight tweaks
01:48 SuperCoach Profile | Low scoring team, but easy to score against
02:19 Fixture Gold | How many Power players are you starting with?
02:35 Deadly’s Early Build | Three Port players already
03:28 Premiums Are Easy | The obvious two names
03:33 Premium 1: Zach Butters | The M1 case with elite schedule
04:10 Why Butters Scores Everywhere | Stoppage + transition profile
05:28 Premium 2: Connor Rozee | Halfback distributor role = top 6 defender
05:57 Role Lock Warning | Carr wants Rozee back there
06:10 Bergman Domino | If he stays mid, Rozee stays behind the ball
06:22 “Must Start” Call | Simple, no debate
06:26 Mid-Pricer 1: Miles Bergman | 100s when mid, but is it real?
07:03 The Risk Case | Too many question marks to pay up
07:46 Mid-Pricer 2: Jordan Sweet | Ruck strategy play or trap?
08:20 Sweet Strategy Explained | Start cheap, upgrade to the big dogs
08:56 Deadly Verdict | Not for him, but merit exists
09:12 Rookie-Price Wildcard: Todd Marshall | 147k, role shift to 3rd tall defender?
09:48 Role-Dependent Lock | Behind the ball = in teams, forward = ignore
10:15 Rookie-Price Hype: Will Brodie | Too good to be true?
11:46 Players to Fade | JHF mid-only, Farrell role squeeze
12:58 Quickfire Verdicts | Best pick, value, rookie-price, hardest fade
14:00 Extra Watchlist | McKinley halfback role whisper
14:50 Rookie Reality Check | Not chasing Port kids yet
15:10 Final Build Summary | Butters + Rozee + maybe Marshall
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Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.

In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the Sydney Swans Football Club.

Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.

Each team preview includes:
• Must-have SuperCoach premiums
• Mid-priced breakouts and traps
• Rookie cash cows to target
• Players to fade early
• 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughts

If you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.

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00:00 Swans Preview Starts | “Golden Tonsils” returns
00:42 Preseason Energy Check | “Don’t need to get ready when you stay ready”
01:22 2025 Snapshot | Cox-ball, tempo, turnovers, and the new identity
01:55 Track Intel | Corridor obsession and the “fearless, direct” plan
02:18 The Big Headline | Charlie Curnow arrival: what it changes
02:50 SuperCoach Profile | Swans scoring and why they’re targetable
03:49 Rolls Royce Analogy | Curnow meets elite supply
05:02 Premium 1: Errol Goulden | The winger who breaks the rules
05:42 Why Errol’s a Start | Foot skills, I50 damage, ceiling case
06:12 Track Report on Errol | Freedom, confidence, leadership spike
07:10 Premium 2: Brody Grundy | The mid-season heater you can’t ignore
07:34 Score Run Breakdown | The “not skipping games” stretch
08:09 New Ruck Rule Watch | Does it hurt or help Grundy?
08:52 Verdict on Grundy | Early uncertainty, huge upside if unchanged
10:31 Mid-Price 1: Gus Sheldrick | Fan club… but role concerns
11:48 Mid-Price 2: Charlie Curnow | 377k swing pick, yo-yo warning
12:40 25 Words or Less | Phil’s Curnow verdict
13:18 Sponsor Break: Stromcrete
13:40 Rookie Watch: Harry Kyle | 145k DEF/MID with freak traits
16:24 Round 0 Chance | Squad, selection, and job security talk
17:08 Player Comp | Finn Callaghan-type profile
18:43 Players to Fade | Mills price point, Warner mid-only yo-yo
19:36 Quickfire Verdicts | Best pick, value, rookie, biggest fade
20:36 Starting Swans Exposure | Errol + Blakey/Grundy discussion
21:05 Season Prediction | Top six lock, club expects top four

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Your 2026 AFL SuperCoach season starts here.

In this series, we break down every AFL club to help you build the ultimate SuperCoach team for 2026. Today we're previewing the St Kilda Football Club.

Whether you’re chasing premiums, hunting mid-price value, or trying to uncover the best rookies, we’ve got you covered.

Each team preview includes:

• Must-have SuperCoach premiums
• Mid-priced breakouts and traps
• Rookie cash cows to target
• Players to fade early
• 2025 Snapshot and Season structure thoughts

If you want to start 2026 ahead of the pack, these team previews are essential viewing.

Find our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySport

00:00 St Kilda Preview Begins | Kez joins, top-20 pedigree
01:35 Saints Snapshot | Ross the Boss, style, and SuperCoach impact
02:42 Scoring Profile Reality Check | Why St Kilda are a tricky SC team
03:15 Midfield Without Steele | Who benefits and who loses out
04:10 Training Notes and Match Sim Standouts | Who popped today
05:10 NWM Role Watch | Mid only or mid/halfback? Tag risks early
05:30 Marshall Curveball | Floating defender role, intercept marks, DPP watch
06:00 Ready to Get Hurt Again | Philippou hype check and fitness update
06:45 Halfback Mix-Up | Trava, “Viking” Taro, and role clarity
07:30 Premiums Breakdown | NWM ceiling, tags, and start vs watch
09:05 Sinclair Explained | Role dependency, floor vs ceiling, start risk
10:15 Mid-Pricers With Upside | Max Hall case, CBAs, and ceiling games
11:25 The Obvious Value | Sam Flanders underpriced, don’t overthink it
12:30 Cheaper Plays | Philippou as a field option if CBAs show up
13:20 Rookie Radar | Kai Fincher profile and job security warning
14:40 Fades and Traps | TDK-Marshall split, McCrae warning signs
16:15 Final Verdict Quickfire | Best pick, best value, best rookie, biggest fade
17:40 How Many Saints Are You Starting | Bye structure and exposure rules
18:10 Does This Midfield Actually Work | St Kilda ceiling for 2026
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The Between the Arcs crew is going LIVE for Hurls' AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal. We are showing our full starting squads, breaking down the structure, and explaining every pick.

What to Expect in this show:
- Premium locks and captaincy anchors
- Underpriced targets and breakout picks
- Rookie cash cows and job security chat
- Value traps and who we are fading
- Early trade plans and upgrade paths

Interactive Q&A so you can get your team ready for Round 1

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