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? Subscribe for weekly AFL SuperCoach analysis, team previews, POD watch, breakouts and league-winning strategy. https://linktr.ee/supercoachinsight Patreon If you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/12428569/join 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
