The wait is (almost) over! SuperCoach Team Picker is arriving very soon... The Official SuperCoach AFL Podcast exclusively reveals the release date for the SuperCoach AFL platform! With the Team Picker right around the corner, The Phantom returns to his lair alongside Dos (the artist FKA Phantom Junior) to reveal the 2025 SuperCoach AFL prices! CHAPTERS: SuperCoach Team Picker Announcement! (02:00) 2025 Price Reveals! Popular picks - Jack Macrae, Caleb Daniel, and more (05:00) Rookie prices - Sa...
Dec 16, 2024•44 min•Season 10Ep. 5
The Official SuperCoach AFL Podcast exclusively reveals and explains the brand new FLEX position! To bring Australia’s biggest and best fantasy game into a new era, SuperCoach will have an exciting new look from 2025 with the addition of a brand new position. In this episode, Al Paton, The Phantom, Patch, and Dos break down the brand new rule change that unlocks all-new strategies to explore while bidding farewell to surprise sub or injury-affected scores of yesteryear. The Flex player will expa...
Dec 11, 2024•40 min•Season 10Ep. 4
How do you know SuperCoach is nearly back? When the AFL Draft is in the rear view mirror and 94 DPPs (dual position players) drop in your inbox! The Phantom, Al Paton, Dan Batten, and Dos join forces to dissect every major player who gained, lost, or retained their positional status, including Nick Daicos, Harry Sheezel, Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae, Caleb Daniel, and much more! Missed the AFL Draft? Don't know your Jagga Smith's from your Levi Ashcroft's? We have you covered! Our resident rookie e...
Nov 26, 2024•52 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Who will be the Harley Reid or Harry Sheezel of SuperCoach 2025? The AFL Draft is being talked up as one of the best talent pools in years, and is set to supply the core of fantasy teams for years to come. Who will be leading the SuperCoach rookie class? Join host Al Paton and draft experts Dan Batten and Chris Cavanagh to preview the first round. Find out who is likely to be selected with each pick, the names you need to know and the key numbers to start planning for 2025 SuperCoach domination!...
Nov 11, 2024•35 min•Season 10Ep. 2
The dust has settled on the 2024 AFL Trade Period and it's time to get excited about potential bargains for our 2025 SuperCoach teams! Join host Al Paton, James Peatling's No.1 fan Patch and podcast debutant Chloe Williams to break down all the big and small deals and what they mean for fantasy teams. Which ex-Bulldog is the steal of 2025? Is Dan Houston a must-have as a Magpie? And should we consider Jack Darling (no). Get the early mail on some SuperCoach Draft specials, the players set to ben...
Oct 17, 2024•51 min•Season 10Ep. 1
As the dust settles on a wild SuperCoach season, experts Al Paton and Patch join host Jaymz Clements take stock of what went right and wrong for their teams, and the lessons we can take into next season. The panel review the final top six on every line, including some hot scorers we didn't see coming - and some big names who failed spectacularly. Plus find out who's on the watch list for next year and who's on the 'never again' list, plus a preview of the trade period and the names we are watchi...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 49
SuperCoach AFL is over for season 2024 and the Lair is joined by the overall winner, Joven, coach of Caleb Windsor Knot! 144 points down heading into the final round, Joven could breathe a sigh of relief as lockout lifted on Sunday night, knowing he'd locked in the number one spot and $50K prize money! The Phantom, Five Names, Phantom Junior, and The Hipster recap the 2024 SuperCoach season and listen to the words of wisdom from the reigning SuperCoach champion — who already has his sights on go...
Aug 29, 2024•47 min•Season 9Ep. 48
There is one week of SuperCoach to claim bragging rights, grand final glory and, for one lucky coach, the $50k grand prize. The current leader is the special guest on this week's show. He reveals how he got to No.1 and how he plans to hang on to top spot. Plus Jaymz, Al and Patch reveal their best Dan Houston replacements and left-field grand final trades, review the top six on every line, name their top captains for round 24 and The Phantom jumps on as he and Al vie for the highest overall rank...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 47
Carnage has struck late in the SuperCoach season! Tim English and Charlie Curnow have been ruled out, and Harry Sheezel is in doubt right in time for the preliminary finals! Thankfully, The Phantom doesn't need to worry, having been eliminated in his league final last week. Nevertheless, the Lair has once again assembled to help you navigate the latest news - providing potential trade options for each scenario, should you be lucky enough to have a trade up your sleeve. PLUS: a new twist in the S...
Aug 13, 2024•46 min•Season 9Ep. 46
Picking the right captain is more important than ever in SuperCoach, and captain guru Pig Mentality is the special guest on this week's show. Pig reveals how he nails his VC and C every week, his favourite captain calls of 2024 and who he's looking at this week. Jaymz, Al and stats guy Liam McAllion also discuss all this week's injury news and what to do with Charlie Curnow, check in on the teams at the top of the overall rankings, disagree over whether to start Clayton Oliver next year and more...
Aug 12, 2024•56 min•Season 9Ep. 45
With sudden death finals upon us, Al Paton is joined by Patch and Tim Michell to debate the trade moves that can keep your season alive. The crew also reflect on what they got right and wrong this season, and key lessons to take into 2025. Patch reveals his potential breakout candidates and Tim has his eye on some players set to receive big injury discounts, while Al reveals some potential DPP changes for next season. Plus could you trade out Charlie Curnow or Luke Jackson, and the best captains...
Aug 06, 2024•49 min•Season 9Ep. 44
The Phantom is flying. Firmly entrenched in the top 1,000, Phants brings on a crew of SuperCoach misfits to help guide you through the final weeks of the 2024 SuperCoach AFL season! The Phantom is joined by Five Names, Bear, and Sherlock Dossy, on a mission to solve a mystery from the weekend that saw Phantom Junior go out in straight sets. Solving the case requires the lads to delve deep into SuperCoach etiquette! Plus, the crew answer your questions ahead of another HUGE weekend of SuperCoach ...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr•Season 9Ep. 43
The Phantom, Mr SuperCoach, Bear, and Donuts Dossy answer your questions ahead of the first week of SuperCoach league finals! The crew discuss the winning strategies whether you're in an elimination final this week, or sitting pretty on your way to a prelim. What would you do if you had one trade? It's a reality for some and a nightmare for others with two or more trades, but the Lair put their SuperCoach minds to the test while revealing some final PEW PEW POD options. CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) T...
Jul 30, 2024•50 min•Season 9Ep. 42
Host Al Paton is joined by Patch and fantasy legend Lekdog to preview the first week of SuperCoach league finals! Who are the biggest PODs that can shock your opponent and win you a final? Lek delivers the gold on SuperCoach Draft, from the basics to advanced strategy, plus this week's captain picks, expert advice from The Phantom, a secret stat to start your planning for 2025, and more! Dominate the run home with SuperCoach Plus ! CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Heroes and villains (02:40) SuperCoach n...
Jul 29, 2024•57 min•Season 9Ep. 41
The Phantom is back on the Lair to restore order in a time of need for SuperCoaches. It's another week where trades are at a premium, but is it time to pull the trigger if you have one or two left or hold strong and wait for more carnage? Simeon Thomas-Wilson (Five Names) and Dos (Phantom Junior) join The Phantom to discuss all the latest SuperCoach carnage. Jordan Dawson is out, Zac Fisher is on the fringes, Toby Nankervis is out, and the three letters that have haunted Phantom Junior's season ...
Jul 25, 2024•47 min•Season 9Ep. 40
Fox Footy News Reporter Drew Jones joins the show to break some important news for SuperCoaches! With a fantasy-first mindset behind the news desk, Drew is a go-to for weekly SuperCoach news and information, asking all the big questions on the fantasy footy agenda! Concussion carnage and injury woes hit once more as Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements break down all the latest hot topics in what may be another tough week down the home stretch of the SuperCoach season! PLUS: The Phantom joins the...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 39
Trades are at an all-time low, but spirits couldn't be higher in The Lair this week as we look at the top SuperCoach points of difference (PODs) for the run home in a fun draft-style format! However, The Phantom has abandoned his disciples in a time of need. Needing time to ponder what he'll spend the $50K on at season's end, our fearless leader hands the hosting reigns to his protege, Phantom Junior. Lair OG Mr SuperCoach alongside next-gen Lairers Five Names and Bear join in the fun of the POD...
Jul 18, 2024•39 min•Season 9Ep. 38
Champion Data's Fantasy Freako joins the show to chat about the stats behind SuperCoach, the most underrated/overrated stats, and why every game has to be looked at in isolation. Learn more about how the SuperCoach scoring system works and why certain players are better scorers than others! A must-listen for those new to SuperCoach and an eye-opener for even the most experienced players out there! PLUS: The round of carnage is in the rearview as we edge closer to the SuperCoach finish line, and ...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 37
The 'People's Coriander' (Hipster) returns to The Lair to discuss all the round 18 carnage ahead of an all-important trading (or non-trading) week! The Phantom, coming off a monster score last week, remains as humble as always, ensuring the best advice is provided despite daring to dream of a top 100 finish. Dossy bounces back thanks to his three favourite letters in the alphabet and Bear's trades start to dwindle (just the 8 + a boost remain...), as the topics of Max Gawn, Izak Rankine, and Isa...
Jul 11, 2024•29 min•Season 9Ep. 36
A tumultuous start to the SuperCoach week has several stars in doubt for round 18 as the race to the finish line looks set to be a war of attrition. Al Paton and Jaymz Clements are joined by a very special guest to talk about the round that was and look at how best to navigate the SuperCoach carnage! Known for his YouTube series SuperCoach with DR and the SuperCoach Swordplay podcast, DR joins the show following a ripping week where he scored 2,500! With several top 100 finishes under his belt, ...
Jul 08, 2024•54 min•Season 9Ep. 35
It was a nightmare week for many SuperCoaches and The Lair did not escape without casualties. Dossy, the artist formerly known as Phantom Junior (and briefly self-proclaimed Senior), leads off the show with a tale of SuperCoach sorrow as he endures yet another week at the bottom of the pod. Meanwhile, the rest of The Lair is in high spirits. The Phantom is well on his way toward a top 1000 finish, eyeing off one final move to push higher in the top 1%. Bear — returning to the show with a 'top of...
Jul 02, 2024•55 min•Season 9Ep. 34
Nat, coach of Chev's Titans - the number ONE SuperCoach on planet earth ahead of round 17 - joins the show to talk about his season so far, the run home, SuperCoach strategies, and his love for the game. Al Paton, Jaymz Clements, and Patch pick Nat's brain about all things SuperCoach with an eye toward the final eight rounds of the AFL season! PLUS: The Phantom joins to talk about rookie options for your final upgrades and if we even need rookie coverage at this point of the season! Dominate the...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 9Ep. 33
The byes are in the rearview. Our SuperCoach teams are just about complete. What now? Do we use our final trades on bench cover or put the coin on-field to bolster our fake premiums? The Phantom is joined by Lord Simeon Kingsley Thomas-Wilson (Five Names) and Dos (Phantom J̶u̶n̶i̶o̶r̶ Senior) to dissect all the hottest SuperCoach topics ahead of round 16, including the 23rd premium conundrum, and much more! Do we trade Clayton Oliver? Is Connor Rozee a must-have? Do we spend up for Izak Rankine ...
Jun 25, 2024•39 min•Season 9Ep. 32
The byes are finally over!!! We are on the final stretch of the SuperCoach season... but there are still NINE rounds remaining! With many of us down to our last handful of trades, Al Paton, Jaymz Clements, and Patch discuss how we should be attacking the SuperCoach End Game, what to do with your final trades, and whether we should be looking at a 23rd premium for bench cover. PLUS: The Phantom joins to talk about all the rookie options ahead of round 16! Dominate the run home with SuperCoach Plu...
Jun 24, 2024•54 min•Season 9Ep. 31
Taggers are everywhere and ruining our SuperCoach teams. But are they back? Or have they always been there, lurking outside the direct media spotlight? Matt Turner (AKA The HIpster) makes his triumphant return to The Phantom's Lair at the top of the pod, challenging the latest tag rhetoric sweeping the SuperCoach landscape and affecting our trade plans! Simeon Thomas-Wilson (Five Names) brings yet another under-the-radar point of difference to the show while Dos (Phantom Junior) endures another ...
Jun 18, 2024•51 min•Season 9Ep. 30
Just calm a down! The SCodfather - 4th overall in 2022 and the master of picking spuds - takes on a unique approach to SuperCoach, living by his top 10 or bust mentality. The beloved member of the SuperCoach community joins Al Paton, Jaymz Clements, and Patch to discuss his season to date (currently ranked 102nd overall!) and his master plan for the run home. The crew also touch on all the hottest topics for the week, including how best to complete your team from here, the top bye round targets,...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 29
We are deep in the bye rounds and upgrade season is well upon us! But is it time to offload underperforming premiums and mid-pricers regardless of the upcoming chaos? The Phantom is joined by AFL reporter and The Lair's breakout performer of the year - Simeon Thomas-Wilson - to discuss all the SuperCoach storylines ahead of round 14 alongside notorious social media sensation Bear ( @beartorious ) and former protege of the Phantom - Dos. CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) Round 13 recap (02:50) The Phantom'...
Jun 13, 2024•39 min•Season 9Ep. 28
The second week of the bye rounds ended with the most popular captain option of the round - Nick Daicos - subbed off injured in the last quarter after copping a tight tag from Alex Neal-Bullen to that point. Love that for us! While Daicos hopefully suits up in round 14, there is still plenty more to discuss! Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements cover all the latest news and biggest talking points to help you survive the worst fortnight in SuperCoach! PLUS: The Phantom joins to talk about all the ...
Jun 11, 2024•48 min•Season 9Ep. 27
Billy Dowling! The Phantom's favourite will finally take centre stage on Adelaide Oval this Thursday night as the Crows confirm a long-awaited debut! This comes following the news that Matt Crouch will miss the remainder of the season... so who else stands to benefit? The Phantom is joined by AFL reporter Simeon Thomas-Wilson to discuss all things Crows before delving into the wider SuperCoach storylines of the week, together with Lair regulars Antimo Iannella (Mr SuperCoach) and Dos (Phantom Ju...
Jun 04, 2024•50 min•Season 9Ep. 26
The second week of the bye rounds is off to a flying start! Popular rookie gun Harley Reid has been handed a two-week suspension and Matt Crouch is out for the season - and it's only Monday! To help you navigate the treacherous waters of the bye rounds, Patch, Dan Batten, and Jaymz Clements cover all the SuperCoach news and hot topics for the week, and The Phantom joins the show to reveal his top 'bubble boys' ready to make us some cash! Navigate the byes with ease with SuperCoach Plus: bit.ly/3...
Jun 03, 2024•48 min•Season 9Ep. 25
