Apologies again for the late upload, but dropping a combined double ep this week. Joe Fitz and Catfish talk some start/sit conundrums, catch up on the key news of this round and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! Catfish also crunches some numbers with some tasty CTW PODs, and also considers where the opportunities migh…

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 la…

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…

For this second episode of Round 23, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We look closely again at the five eighth position and evaluate Cam Munster against the rest. We consider the captains picks and we try predict the rest of the season and the final top eight and potential restings! And fe…

Another week, another brutal round of NRL SuperCoach, but Catfish and Joe Fitz have picked themselves up, dusted themselves off and are back to look at the best options to replace Payne Haas at FRF, catch up on the key news of this round and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved …

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 …

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…

Apologies for the late upload again (work is really kicking my ass at the moment), however both Joe Fitz and Catfish continue their slow march up the rankings, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 22, deliberate when a trade is worth making at this stage of the season, and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for…

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 …

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…

For this second episode of Round 21, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking at player ownership within the top ranks, and identifying certain players to potentially fade. We chat strategy around fading certain players and how we would take some risks to chase that fading top 1k dre…

Apologies for the late upload with real life getting in the way again, however both Joe Fitz and Catfish continue their slow march up the rankings, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 20, consider the fullback roulette landscape and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out a…

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 SuperCoac…

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 Cleme…

It's the home straight and the Blues have won the 2024 Origin series... but what a belter of a game it was! We have Joe Fitz and Catfish talking through the Origin fallout, how to navigate the post-Origin round and of course all the usual SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 20. We also crunch some numbers on the fullback posit…

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 ha…

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-opene…

For this second episode of Round 19, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking closely at Jayden Campbell's numbers at five eighth, consider a really interesting round for captaincy choices, and then chat strategy around the hooker / nuff, a certain DPP nuff out option, and various ot…

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 f…

Need to sing that to the tune of Europe's 'The Final Countdown' but Joe Fitz and Catfish are here again to catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 19, work out where to go with Nicho's injury and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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 …

For this second episode of Round 18, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking closely at why Catfish is so in love with Connor Watson, consider a really interesting round for captaincy choices, and then chat strategy around 2RF, CTW (especially Koula) and other bits and pieces. And f…

Both Joe Fitz and Catfish continue their slow march up the rankings, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 18, consider if there are any non-Round 19 players to target this week and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:…

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 Ph…

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…

We're all feeling a bit Blue after Origin 2 and we have Joe Fitz and Catfish talking through the Origin fallout, how to navigate the post-Origin round and of course all the usual SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 17. We also crunch some numbers on how 2024 measures up to the previous seasons in terms of super high (150+) sco…

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 ro…

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 2…

For this second episode of Round 16, we've got a solo Catfish doing the usual Number Crunchin', captaincy chat and strategy chat. We're looking closely at the hooker position and where there could be some regression incoming (or not), consider the chalk captaincy combo this week and go down a best 13/selected 17 AE rabbit hole and try work out how …

Catfish cops his first red arrow since Round 3, and Joe Fitz continues his green arrow streak, and we catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 16, work out the ideal number of players for this second big bye round, and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Pat…

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 p…

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 th…

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 notor…

Our second episode for Round 15 has 2022 overall champion Matt Wight joining Catfish to crunch numbers (spoilers: it's all about CTW floor this week), we chat captaincy (spoiler: Nicho is a great VC if he's in your team) and some strategy chat all around trade numbers, types of trades, and what to consider when evaluating a trade for your team (spo…

Still nothing but green arrows for the Champions (only because it's hard not to go up from our rankings hah!) but Catfish and Joe Fitz are here to catch up on all the key news around the NRL for Round 15, consider how scarily low our trade situation is and how many you should probably have, and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for t…

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 cove…

QUEENSLANDER!!! It's a beautiful week with the Maroons taking care of business in Origin Game 1 and we have Joe Fitz and Catfish talking through the Origin fallout, how to navigate the post-Origin round and of course all the usual SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 14. We also crunch some numbers about how a snapshot of high …

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 …

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,…

It's Catfish flying solo for some of this episode, and then being joined by a special guest for the 2nd part of this episode. 300th episode! The deep dive is about how some of the most popular SuperCoach players might go in backing up from Origin in previous years and Catfish's best guess about this year. Then Catfish and special guest chat about t…

Joe Fitz is back from overseas to join Catfish in going through the major SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions for Round 13. We consider the 'magic number' for Round 13 and Round 14 (players, that is) and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Rookies are sparse, injuries are plenty, and what do you know - It’s time for the byes! The Phantom is joined by Simeon Thomas-Wilson, Dos, and Bear to discuss how best to attack the bye rounds and come out the other end unscathed. The crew enter the Lair to discuss overall bye round trading strategies, including jumping whether to trade this week …

Alas, it's true... the byes are upon us! Thankfully, Patch, Dan Batten, and Jaymz Clements cover all the SuperCoach news and hot topics to get your team through them! We have EIGHT new DPP additions - are any worth a look in SuperCoach Classic? Then, the crew talk through bye round strategy ahead of round 12, including the best bye buys, trade out …

It's Catfish flying solo in this short and sweet second episode of Round 12. The deep dive is about how Val Holmes goes in backing up from Origin, and a fascinating round for captaincy, and then a few strategy questions including the breaking AFB situation. And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.c…

This week we have 2011 overall champion Martin Bigg ak.a. Slippery or Slipps and also CURRENT #1 ranked SuperCoach joining a very sick Catfish to share more of his insights as a former winner who is also doing very well this season. We explore more about his current state of mind as the first SuperCoach to have been #1 in multiple seasons, as well …

The Phantom is reunited with (almost) the entire OG Lair crew, with Antimo Iannella (Mr. SuperCoach), The Eradicator, and T̶h̶e̶ ̶H̶i̶p̶s̶t̶e̶r̶ Dos (Phantom Jnr) to talk all things SuperCoach ahead of round 11 — the last round before the byes! Dayne Zorko is proving that his body is holding up (so far), and after two 160s in three weeks, is he fas…

The byes are fast-approaching as Al Paton, Patch, and Jaymz Clements hit the studio ahead of round 11 with plenty of hot topics to discuss! The young GOATed one, Harley Reid, dished up a ridiculous performance right as many SuperCoaches traded him out... but can we bring him back in? Meanwhile, Alex Sexton and Zac Fisher are showing why they were s…

Our second episode for Round 11 with 2022 overall champion Matt Wight joining Catfish to go deep into the numbers on who the positional leaders are for base and base attack beasts, we chat captaincy and some Origin team speculation from the strategic aspect of Round 13 (and beyond) coverage. And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreo…

The Phantom is joined by Antimo Iannella (Mr. SuperCoach), Dos (Phantom Jnr), and Lair debutant - Bear, to chat about the hottest SuperCoach topics ahead of round 10! Dayne Zorko's hot form keeps on keeping on... but can we trust his body will hold up? What about Harley Reid? Is it time to cash in on the number one pick? These are the types of hard…

Joe Fitz is joined by 2022 overall champion Matt Wight (not Wright) to review the major SuperCoach-relevant news, injuries, suspensions. We review our crop of cheapies and of course we dissect the teamlists and match-ups for this week! And feel free to check out and get involved in our Patreon (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/SuperCoachChampio…