Between The Arcs | AFL SuperCoach Podcast

Want the edge in AFL SuperCoach 2026? Choosing the right rucks can define your entire season. In this episode, we break down the best AFL SuperCoach ruck options for 2026, including must-have picks, value targets, breakout candidates and the biggest traps to avoid.

We cover ruck structure, pricing value, scoring upside, ownership trends and the players who can help you gain a serious advantage over your competition. Whether you're locking in a premium ruck combo, chasing value or looking for a POD, this guide will help you build a league-winning strategy.

In this video:
Best AFL SuperCoach rucks for 2026
Must pick premium options
Value plays and breakout candidates
Ruck traps to avoid
R2 strategy and team structure advice
POD ruck selections

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0:00 Welcome back, footy is finally back
1:35 Sponsor shout: Yo-G Frozen Yogurt (Bendigo)
2:17 Practice match recap: Geelong key takeaways
5:03 Hawthorn takeaways: McDonald, Ward, Reeves impressed
7:52 Main topic begins: Rucks, new rules and what changes in 2026
9:44 Brody Grundy: does the early bye matter?
11:23 Mitch Edwards: reality check after practice match
12:55 Toby Nankervis: biggest loser from new ruck rules?
14:16 CDT hype: elite talent but role warning
15:08 Max Gawn: is 690k worth it in 2026?
17:30 Ned Reeves Superman game + Hawks two rucks debate
20:10 Luke Jackson: “have” status with new rules?
22:21 Tim English: back to 125+ territory?
23:15 Clip it: Jackson + English prediction and half marathon bet
24:24 Lachlan McAndrew vs ROB: Round 1 watchlist
26:12 Darcy Cameron: State of Origin ruck pick + bye factor
27:13 TDK at the Saints: massive upside but bye headache
30:14 Liam Reidy ownership: R3 must-have?
31:24 Breaking news: Sam Taylor out 4 weeks (impact)
31:50 Patreon pitch: Q&A, rankings, 1-1 support, SC rings league
33:10 Jordan Sweet: role security vs price problem
34:13 Nick Bryan: injury now, downgrade target later
35:58 Rowan Marshall: forward-only concerns and price drop watch
36:33 Tristan Xerri: can you pay up? rules impact
37:39 Wrap: rucks list recap + tell us who we missed
38:12 Practice match notes crew to follow on X
39:02 Final wrap
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AFL SuperCoach 2026 is almost here and draft season is heating up.

In this episode we run through a full First Round AFL SuperCoach Mock Draft, breaking down every single pick, explaining the strategy behind each selection and identifying the must pick guns you need to build a league winning squad.

We cover:

• Who deserves Pick 1 in 2026
• Safe premium selections vs high ceiling risks
• Draft structure strategy for the early rounds
• When to prioritise midfield depth vs key position scarcity
• Potential reaches and value steals
• How to set your team up for long term draft success

If you are preparing for your AFL SuperCoach Draft league, this is your blueprint for Round 1. Whether you are drafting from the front, middle or back end, understanding how the first round unfolds can shape your entire season.

Drop your draft position in the comments and tell us who you are targeting.

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In this episode, Squid breaks down his full AFL SuperCoach squad ahead of Round 1, explaining the strategy behind his structure, premium selections, mid-priced plays and cash cow setup. We dive into his captaincy plans, bye structure, POD targets and the key decisions that could shape the early rounds of the season.

Is he going guns and rookies? Balanced build? Loading up on early value? Every line is analysed so you can see the reasoning behind each pick and apply it to your own team.

If you’re finalising your AFL SuperCoach side, this is the blueprint you need before lockout.

Drop your team structure in the comments and let us know:
Who’s your biggest POD?
Which premium are you fading?
What’s your Round 1 captaincy plan?

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00:00 Welcome Back to Between the Arcs (2026 Kick Off)
01:00 Squid’s 2025 Finish Review – Top 1% & Trade Chaos
02:40 2026 Team Reveal Begins – Blank Canvas Strategy
03:10 Cone of the Week Returns
05:00 Defensive Structure – Rosy, Dale & POD Picks
09:00 Midfield Locks – Butters, Daicos & Dunkley
13:10 League Giveaway & Patreon Bonus Announced
13:20 Ruck Strategy – Fading Xerri? Jackson & Cameron Debate
26:30 Forward Line Breakdown – Sheezel, Darcy & Value Plays
35:50 Live Q&A – Pods, Cash Cows & Season Predictions
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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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