Between The Arcs | AFL SuperCoach Podcast

This is it. Hurl’s full AFL SuperCoach blueprint for 2026.

In this episode, we break down Hurl’s complete SuperCoach strategy. Structures, premium selections, rookie balance, bye planning, cash generation targets and how he plans to navigate the season from Round 1 through to the final upgrade.

This isn’t just a team reveal.
It’s the thinking behind it.

• How many premiums is he starting?
• Where is he taking calculated risks?
• What’s the plan for the early bye rounds?
• Which players are stepping stones vs long-term keepers?
• How aggressive is the upgrade cadence?

If you’re serious about AFL SuperCoach this season, this is the type of planning that separates top 1% finishes from the pack.

Drop your thoughts in the comments:
Are you following a similar structure, or are you taking a completely different approach?

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00:00 Between the Arcs welcome
00:53 Why this is the best episode of the year (strategy over player vs player)
02:09 The Grand Plan returns (what people can expect tonight)
06:59 Hurls reads the full starting team (audio listeners get the full picture)
08:29 10 keepers vs 14 keepers debate (what is a “keeper”, really?)
11:12 Early bye “cost” math and why Hurls is going uber primo in mids
14:07 Key number to track: rookies on field (the upgrade cadence framework)
15:00 Cash gen table explained (what rookies and mid-pricers must average to make money)
20:00 The 4 million problem (why cash gen is harder than people think)
22:28 R3 trap talk: Liam Reidy, dead rookies and realistic budgeting
27:16 Upgrade targets and the end-game map (who he’s chasing and why)
29:22 Unlimited League code + prizes (free entry, cash + weekly prize)
30:30 End-game team and trade budget (20 sales, 10 regen trades, 6 corrections, 4 spare)
34:50 Ruck chaos + the stoppage drop (why rucks are the biggest fear)
37:19 Correction trades reality check (ideal 6 vs what actually happens)
41:31 Q&A time (bye points, old 20-trade era, rookies, keepers, Lawler debate)
51:23 Wrap up + tomorrow night live (Squidy return, next show plug)
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It’s time to put Secko’s AFL SuperCoach team under the microscope.

In this episode, Secko walks through his full SuperCoach team reveal, explaining the structure, key selections, value picks, PODs and the calculated risks that could make, or break his season. We break down why each player is in, which picks are locked, and where the biggest danger points sit heading into Round 1.

Is this a sharp, league-winning build… or a structure that could unravel early?

Jump into the comments and tell us:
Would you copy this team? Or tear it apart?

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00:00 Intro: Secko joins Between the Arcs for an AFL SuperCoach Team Reveal
01:41 What Secko actually does: price rises, break-evens, cash gen and bye planning
03:02 D1: Jack Sinclair pick explained (role, TOG, consistency numbers)
04:50 D2: Connor Rozee as a “locked” defender premium
06:04 Secko’s method: projections, removing role outliers, using 2-3 years of data
07:14 D3: Jordan Clark calf update and why Secko loves him for reliability
08:36 The “anti-Colby” confession: why McKercher still makes the team
10:13 Defensive rookies: Farrow, Sarong, and the Round 1 job security chat
14:11 Midfield core: Butters + Noah Anderson and balancing the Round 3 bye
16:24 POD mid: Isaac Heeney under 4% owned and the “wins vs losses” split
17:30 Value premium debate: Caleb Serong vs the “cookie-cutter top 8” mids
22:06 Hayden Young reality check: stepping stone, not an endgame keeper
27:45 Ruck strategy bomb: rule changes, stoppage drop, Jackson/English/Darcy Cameron
34:41 Forward line build: Schiezel + Flanders, rookies, and the Dan Annable hype train
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Everyone’s talking about them… but should you actually be starting them?

In this episode, we break down the most discussed midfielders in AFL SuperCoach and put them under the microscope. Role changes, time on ground, scoring trends, injury risk, value vs upside — we cover it all to help you decide who’s a genuine must-have and who could sink your season as a massive trap.

This is a must-watch for anyone finalising their preseason structure or looking for an edge before Round 1.

Jump into the comments below and let us know:
Which midfielder are you locking in? And who are you avoiding at all costs?

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00:00 – Welcome Back to Between the Arcs
Intro, banter, and what the episode will cover
01:05 – How This Midfield Tier List Works
25 most relevant midfielders, not just the best
01:54 – Zach Butters: Top Scorer After Month One?
Why Butters could be the No.1 SuperCoach player
02:55 – Jagger Smith: Must-Have Rookie Midfielder
Elite cash generation, Rising Star favourite
04:04 – Dyson Sharp: Safe Cash Generator?
Essendon role, midfield rotation, scoring floor
05:00 – Will Brodie: Opportunity or Trap?
Round 1 relevance and Olly Wines impact
06:17 – Hayden Young: Points Per Minute Machine
Injury risk vs price value debate
07:15 – Willem Duursma: Draft Pick Watch
Role concerns and rookie pricing discussion
08:13 – Darcy Parish: Flying Under the Radar
Injury history, upside, and value at price
09:17 – Nick Daicos: Early Red Flags?
Calf concerns, early bye, and start vs trade-in
10:40 – Errol Gulden: Wing Role That Scores
Underpriced? Gulden vs Heeney debate
11:52 – Patreon Plug & League Giveaway
Unlimited league details and Patreon benefits
13:15 – Josh Smillie: Injury Risk Rookie Watch
Cash generation potential vs durability concerns
14:32 – Marcus Bontempelli: The SuperCoach King
Is Bont worth starting at 700k?
16:19 – Patrick Retschko: Rookie Wing Smokey
Elite running, role security, cash potential
18:13 – Finn Callaghan: Rolls Royce Midfielder
Breakout season incoming?
19:23 – Harley Reid: Breakout Year or Watchlist?
Midfield role, scoring ceiling, value debate
21:29 – Noah Anderson: Ceiling vs Consistency
Gold Coast structure and early fixture boost
23:18 – Caleb Serong vs Andrew Brayshaw
Which Freo mid do you pick?
24:27 – Sam Cumming & Sammy “Grill”
Richmond rookies, role certainty, Round 1 chances
26:13 – Dan Annable: Brisbane Rookie Watch
Midfield depth issues and selection risk
27:27 – Sam Walsh: Bounce-Back Candidate?
Injury history, role, and value at price
29:17 – Tanner Bruhn: Inside Mid or Bust
Role volatility warning
30:55 – Jack Carroll: Defensive Role Surprise
Saints role change creates value
31:47 – Jordan Dawson: Safe or Overpriced?
No early bye but limited upside?
33:01 – Jack Steele: Underrated or Avoid?
Why Steele sits in no-man’s land
34:02 – Bailey Smith: Same Output Again?
Role, early bye, and SuperCoach ceiling
35:01 – Harvey Langford: Second-Year Breakout?
Melbourne midfield opportunity opens up
37:57 – Clayton Oliver at GWS
Impact on Tom Green and Finn Callaghan
39:05 – Jason Horne-Francis: Avoid Zone
Consistency concerns and no DPP
39:45 – George Hewett: Ultimate POD?
Top-8 mid at 0.3% ownership
41:43 – Matt Rowell: Start or Fade?
Rule changes and Gold Coast midfield dynamics
43:09 – Tier List Summary & Final Categories
Must-haves, cash cows, avoids, and traps
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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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