Best Aussie Runner Podcasts (2025)

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AFL trade period review: SuperCoach 2026 locks, bargains, and traps! | The Phantom’s Lair 42:22

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The AFL trade period once again had big ramifications for SuperCoach in 2026. Who became a lock? Which big-name departures have created opportunity? Can Clayton Oliver recapture his best form? In another very early pre-season edition of the Lair, The Phantom, Dos and Al Paton run through all the big deals and what they mean for the summer SuperCoac…

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SuperCoach 2026! Bombshell FWD/MID revealed, early locks, and breakouts! | The Phantom’s Lair 48:32

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The 2025 AFL season is over which only means one thing... SuperCoach 2026 is almost here! As the trade period heats up and we start thinking about our starting teams for 2026, The Phantom, Chief, and special guest Al Paton have gathered in the Lair to reveal their first picked players, early locks, and breakouts! Plus, an exclusive early look at so…

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2025 AFL GRAND FINAL: Picking our SuperCoach Finals team and Norm Smith winner! | The Phantom’s Lair 24:10

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The best day of the year is approaching, and this year we can play SuperCoach on AFL Grand Final day - adding a fun wrinkle to Grand Final watch parties across Australia! SuperCoach Finals is a brand new way to continue enjoying Australia’s favourite and best fantasy game during the AFL Finals! The Phantom and Chief are back in the Lair to reveal t…

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SuperCoach Finals week 3: Top picks and captains! | The Phantom’s Lair 19:38

2M ago19:38

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SuperCoach finals is a brand new way to continue enjoying Australia’s favourite and best fantasy game during the AFL Finals! The Phantom and Chief are back in the Lair to reveal their top picks for SuperCoach Finals Week 3, including the all-important captains call! BEAT THE PHANTOM: 846820 Play SuperCoach Finals! Article: How to build your week 3 …

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SuperCoach Finals week 2: Top picks and captains! | The Phantom’s Lair 19:37

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SuperCoach finals is a brand new way to continue enjoying Australia’s favourite and best fantasy game during the AFL Finals! The Phantom and Chief are back in the Lair to reveal their top picks for SuperCoach Finals Week 2, including the all-important captains call! BEAT THE PHANTOM: 846820 Play SuperCoach Finals! Article: How to build your week 2 …

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What is SuperCoach Finals? How to play and The Phantom's week 1 team reveal! | The Phantom’s Lair 23:42

3M ago23:42

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A brand new SuperCoach game is here so we can keep playing our favourite fantasy footy game throughout the AFL Finals series - SuperCoach Finals! The Phantom and Chief are back in the Lair to share how it all works before building a team from scratch... with a little twist! Plus, the top options for your TRIPLE captain and DOUBLE vice captains for …

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$50k SuperCoach winner's stunning trade revealed, runner-up heartbreak and 2025 Awards Show! | The Phantom’s Lair 45:54

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Join The Phantom, Chief, and Five Names for the SuperCoach 2025 Awards Show, recapping the season and crowning the overall winner of the $50K major prize! Winner Dooz's Disciples (Blake) joins the show to discuss how it all played out, including a huge VC call, and a trade that nearly derailed his season! Plus, we are joined by Hok Baby (Jordan) wh…

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Brodie's back, Rankine replacements, GF tips! Round 24 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 31:24

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest are back to react to Thursday team sheets LIVE! SuperCoach grand finals are on the line and there are some big ins and outs this week. Get all the info you need ahead of round 24 including trade tips and the top captains for the week. Hosts: Al Paton: @al_superfooty /X Matt Forrest: @mattforrest29 /X Produced by Al Paton. …

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NEW SuperCoach Finals game, grand final captains, and best and worst trades with Leigh Montagna! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 35:03

3M ago35:03

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SuperCoach Finals is here! St Kilda champion Leigh Montagna joins Al Paton and Patch to reveal the details of a brand new SuperCoach game. Plus, with $50k and thousands of league premierships on the line this week in SuperCoach Classic, the panel take a deep dive into this week's best captains and vice-captains, and the best Izak Rankine replacemen…

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Who will win $50K!? Rankine set to miss, will Grundy return? Plus a chat with 6th overall! | The Phantom's Lair 33:08

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The race to $50K is hotter than ever as we head into round 24 with one of the tightest top-10 in recent memory – who will be crowned the SuperCoach overall winner in 2025? But it wouldn’t be SC Grand Final week without yet another bullet for coaches to navigate as Crows superstar Izak Rankine looks set to miss, while many sweat on the health of Bro…

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Marshall risk, rookies ruined: Round 23 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 35:59

3M ago35:59

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest are back to react to Thursday team sheets LIVE! Rivalry week in the AFL could deliver some huge SuperCoach scores. Get all the info you need ahead of round 20 including trade tips and the top captains for the week. Hosts: Al Paton: @al_superfooty /X Matt Forrest: @mattforrest29 /X Produced by Al Paton. Recorded LIVE on Thu…

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Top 10 SuperCoach 'The Neale Deal' on strategy, trading, and Grundy/Merrett trades! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 27:19

3M ago27:19

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Patch is joined by current ninth overall SuperCoach, Josh - coach of The Neale Deal - to discuss the strategies and trade tactics that see him in the hunt for the $50K in 2025! The guys discuss what to do with Brodie Grundy and Zach Merrett for the fortunate few coaches with a trade up their sleeves heading into a win-or-go-home finals week in Supe…

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Grundy, Merrett OUT! Plus a chat with the overall leader – Hok Baby! | The Phantom's Lair 40:29

3M ago40:29

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SuperCoach carnage has hit again with Brodie Grundy and Zach Merrett both set to miss round 23! A flat Phantom returns alongside the Chief to discuss the best replacements if you have a trade, and whether holding trades late into the season is the best strategy in future seasons. Then, the Lair is joined by the number one ranked SuperCoach - Jordan…

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Bont to the rescue? Round 22 mid-round review! | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 13:57

3M ago13:57

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Dossy jumps on the live stream to recap AFL round 22 so far and looks ahead to the Sunday matchups. To watch the video version of this podcast, head to the CODE Sports YouTube Channel. Round 22 recap (00:00) Hawthorn v Collingwood (01:30) Geelong v Essendon (03:00) Richmond v St Kilda (04:00) Brisbane v Sydney (05:15) Carlton v Gold Coast (06:45) P…

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Neale replacements, big captain calls, and who gets rested on the run home? | Breaking Even with Al Paton 27:36

3M ago27:36

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Patch is joined by AFL reporter Josh Barnes following a record-breaking round in SuperCoach AFL! Unfortunately, it's not smooth sailing from here, with Brisbane Lions superstar and popular SuperCoach pick Lachie Neale ruled out for the remainder of the home and away season. Patch and Barnsey look at the best Neale replacements and hit all the hot t…

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A record-breaking round, Grundy’s two-hundy, and Rozee ramifications! | The Phantom's Lair 31:34

3M ago31:34

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We thought last week might have been the biggest week in SuperCoach history, but this week was even BIGGER! Was that the highest scoring round we’ve ever seen? The Chief is abandoned in his hour of need by The Phantom and Cinco Nombres (Five Names), enjoying a relaxing holiday while poor ol Dossy carries The Lair single-handedly, all but sealing th…

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Another BIG ROUND inbound! Round 21 mid-round review | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 16:42

4M ago16:42

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Dossy jumps on the live stream to recap AFL round 21 so far and looks ahead to the Sunday matchups. How are you going in round 21? Let me know in the comments! To watch the video version of this podcast, head to the CODE Sports YouTube Channel. NOTE: Dossy admits that he deserved a Connor Rozee late out following his smugness in this episode. Intro…

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Who has the best run home?! SuperCoach league matchups analysis! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 23:32

4M ago23:32

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The run home is all-important as we head into our SuperCoach Classic league finals... so, who has the best fixture from here?! Patch and Chloe jump into the Breaking Even With Al Paton hot seats for a special league finals edition of the podcast, looking at who to target in your must-win finals, detailed fixture analysis for each position, and who …

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The biggest round ever?! Nas the new Bont, and could Grundy get 200? | The Phantom's Lair 44:36

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What. A. Round. One of the biggest rounds in SuperCoach AFL history is over, as we saw FOUR scores over 3,000 this week! Was it the biggest round ever? The Phantom and Dos gather in the Lair to discuss some of the huge scores, including Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera's late game heroics, and look at who's running HOT on the run home. Plus, some HUGE break…

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Bont, Grundy or Daicos? Round 20 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 26:54

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest are back to react to Thursday team sheets LIVE! Rivalry week in the AFL could deliver some huge SuperCoach scores. Get all the info you need ahead of round 20 including trade tips and the top captains for the week. Hosts: Al Paton: @al_superfooty /X Matt Forrest: @mattforrest29 /X Produced by Al Paton. Recorded LIVE on Thu…

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CRAZY TRADE STATS! Shai, TDK on thin ice, and round 20 captain intel | Breaking Even with Al Paton 29:37

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How many trades do you need in the bank to move out Shai Bolton or Tom De Koning? Al Paton joins Patch and Chloe Williams to debate the best moves in the last week before league finals. Al has some inside info on how many trades teams have left, Patch has a left-field bargain and Chloe delivers a tribute to SuperCoach favourite Sam Docherty. Plus t…

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Advice from last year's WINNER and best players for the run home! | The Phantom's Lair 1:00:12

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With the final minor round upon us, it's now-or-never for some SuperCoaches. To give you the edge in your head-to-head leagues - or help prepare your side for a late charge up the rankings - The Phantom and Dos predict the top scorers in the final five rounds and name the best value trade options this week. Plus, very special guest, last year's Sup…

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Outs everywhere, Grundy a must-have? Round 19 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 39:11

4M ago39:11

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest are back to react to Thursday team sheets LIVE! Tristan Xerri is suspended and Jason Horne-Francis, Connor Rozee and Nic Martin are just some of the stars out with injury this week. And the bench hasn't escaped the carnage! Get all the info you need ahead of round 19 including trade tips and the top captains for the week. …

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What to do with Xerri, JHF and Martin replacements, and captains! | Breaking Even With Al Paton | Breaking Even with Al Paton 32:56

4M ago32:56

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Chloe Williams is joined by Patch and Dan Batten to unpack a chaotic week in SuperCoach, with Tristan Xerri banned for three weeks, season-ending injuries to Nic Martin and Jason Horne-Francis, and much more! All the latest SuperCoach news and articles: linktr.ee/supercoachafl CHAPTERS: Intro (00:00) HBF Injury Report (02:15) Carnage update (04:00)…

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SuperCoach CARNAGE! Horne-Francis, Martin, Xerri, Rozee, and barely any trades! What do we do!? | The Phantom's Lair 47:13

4M ago47:13

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It's SuperCoach carnage! Injuries and suspensions have hit SuperCoaches hard with a number of SuperCoach studs set to miss extended time. The Phantom and Chief react to the breaking news that the Lair's beloved Horney One - Jason Horne-Francis - is OUT, joining Nic Martin, Tristan Xerri, and likely Connor Rozee as sudden SuperCoach dilemmas. What d…

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Whitfield and Bazlenka BACK but some BIG outs for the Eagles! Round 18 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 26:55

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The Phantom and Dos react to Thursday team sheets LIVE! Lachie Whitfield is set to return for his 250th, along with SuperCoach favourite Bailey Smith while Tristan Xerri survives a concussion scare. Plus, what to do with Caldwell and TDK, The Phantom doubles down on Nic Martin's massive week, and some HUGE SuperCoach players are outs for the Eagles…

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Jye Caldwell replacements, TDK/Shai trade or hold, and round 18 captains! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 26:48

4M ago26:48

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With Al away, Patch and Chloe go mad with power - talking Jye Caldwell replacements, round 18 SuperCoach captain options and nuff out over Carlton and Essendon trade-in and out options. Plus: the latest on Lachie Whitfield, Tristan Xerri, and Bailey Smith, whether it's time to jump off Tom De Koning and Shai Bolton, and looking ahead to 2026! All t…

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Rage trade rankings, new DPPs, and Bevo's big admission! | The Phantom's Lair 49:47

4M ago49:47

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The first round after the byes didn’t exactly go to plan in SuperCoach - Bailey Smith out, Matt Roberts sub, and a Bailey Dale role change (thanks Bevo!) was just some of the carnage! To help you work through them, The Phantom and The Chief are back in the Lair to deliver their top trade targets, those who need to go and the best captain options fo…

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Round 17 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 37:45

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for our new LIVE teams show! Follo…

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Roberts call, Sheezel and Shai, and how to use your final trades! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 44:23

5M ago44:23

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With the byes behind us and trade counts running low, Al Paton is joined by Patch and Chloe Williams to answer the biggest SuperCoach questions ahead of round 17. Matt Roberts has to go, but it's a trickier call on players like Harry Sheezel, Shai Bolton and Adam Cerra - and the Andrew Brayshaw owner with an itchy trade trigger finger and one trade…

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Trade OUT Power Rankings, Lachie Whitfield latest, and Harry Sheezel watch! | The Phantom's Lair 57:08

5M ago57:08

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The byes are finally over! The Phantom is back in the Lair and eating his sorrows away following a putrid final bye round, while Harry Sheezel and Lachie Whitfield send panic through the SuperCoach community. Complementary popcorn and ice cream soften the blow of the smuggest Chief we've seen this season, as The Phantom and Chief run through all th…

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Round 16 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 35:52

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for our new LIVE teams show! Follo…

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Is Bont worth 3 trades, Neale a hold, and why rookies still matter feat. Nerds4LifeSC! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 39:47

5M ago39:47

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SuperCoach expert Al Paton is joined by Tarquin Oakley and guest Peter Tseros from Nerds4LifeSC to answer the big questions in the last bye round of the season. Will coaches regret trading Lachie Neale or Zach Merrett this week? Which rookies will provide the best bench cover for the run home? They settle the great Sam Darcy v Jason Horne-Francis v…

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The hardest bye round, Whitfield trade or hold, and Sam Darcy v Callum Mills! | The Phantom's Lair 53:26

5M ago53:26

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The most difficult bye round of the SuperCoach year is here. Should you trade your way out of it? Who are the top targets? Is Whitfield a hold? The Phantom, Five Names and Chief are back in the Lair to answer all the big questions ahead of round 16. Plus, a searing Phantom's Phry Pan, Chief's season-defining move, rookies and the bargains! Enjoying…

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Round 15 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 41:29

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for our new LIVE teams show! Follo…

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Callum Mills risks, trading Max Gawn, and GOAT Fantasy news feat. Drew Jones! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 52:17

5M ago52:17

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Fox Sports News reporter and fantasy newshound Drew Jones joins Al Paton and Patch to talk SuperCoach trades and strategy heading into round 15. What will Callum Mills' role be at the Swans? Will he score more than Tom McCarthy? Do we need Sam Darcy or Jason Horne-Francis, or both? How long can Nick Madden hold down the Giants' No.1 ruck spot? All …

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The Sam Darcy cheat code and Tom McCarthy GOATed! | The Phantom's Lair 55:19

5M ago55:19

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Two down, two to go - the SuperCoach bye round pain isn't over. But there are plenty of opportunities ahead of round 15! In another big episode of the show, The Phantom, Chief and Five Names dissect all the weekend's numbers and name the best trade options to consider over the next fortnight. And there are three players you cannot miss - or so says…

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Round 14 Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 30:33

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for our new LIVE teams show! Follo…

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Is McKercher legit? Neale to Butters?! And rogue SuperCoach trades! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 41:27

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Zak Butters is the top target in SuperCoach this week, but how much is too much to give up for the Port Adelaide superstar? Al Paton and Chloe Williams consider some creative ways to get Butters including the pros and cons of jumping off Lachie Neale before Brisbane’s bye. Sam Docherty, Callum Mills, Tom Liberatore and Matt Roberts are also on the …

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Zak Butters a must-have? Macrae, Horne-Francis set to return! | The Phantom's Lair 58:46

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We're in the thick of the bye rounds and it's the week of two Zaks on The Phantom's Lair! Zak Butters is prime for the picking after a monster score, while fellow Zak (Johnson) has the lowest breakeven in SuperCoach! The Phantom and Chief review the round that was, and break down the round ahead, including all the top options outside of the two Zak…

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Round 13 carnage! Teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 34:50

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for our new LIVE teams show! Follo…

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The Caldwell conundrum, Pedlar yes or no, and a huge Tom McCarthy call! | Breaking Even with Al Paton 48:20

6M ago48:20

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Jye Caldwell is hot property in SuperCoach this week, but the trade comes with serious red flags - is he worth the risk? Host Al Paton is joined by Chloe Williams and the unluckiest man in SuperCoach this year, Tim Michell, to debate Caldwell and the biggest questions in week two of the byes. Is Marcus Bontempelli worth the high price tag - and sho…

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Time to get the Bont, waiting on Butters, and TDK back in? | The Phantom's Lair 55:40

6M ago55:40

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The first bye round hit some harder than others, and while The Phantom and Chief struggled, Five Names soared up the rankings with his new hairdo! Heading into what should be an 'easier' week with only Fremantle and St Kilda on the bye, the crew gathers in the Lair to pick out the best names from each team with their byes in the rear-view mirror. P…

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Round 12 bye teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 41:46

6M ago41:46

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for our new LIVE teams show! Follo…

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Mid-season draft special, Sheezel trade or hold, and Tom Stewart time? | Breaking Even with Al Paton 42:30

6M ago42:30

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Rookie expert Dan Batten joins Al Paton and Chloe Williams to answer the biggest questions in SuperCoach this week. Dan brings the gold on the top SuperCoach prospects in the mid-season draft and this week's bubble boys and debutants. The team also debate Harry Sheezel's role change, whether Tom Stewart is worth the risk at a bargain price, Kane Mc…

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Zach Reid replacements, new DPPs, and Phantom's bye round Masterclass! | The Phantom's Lair 59:34

6M ago59:34

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The bye rounds in SuperCoach are here - but not only can you survive them, there’s a big opportunity to thrive. In an all-important bye round edition of the Lair, The Phantom, Chief and Five Names reveal their trade plans, find the key to unlocking cash gen and discuss all the latest SuperCoach news. Plus, smug Phantom’s huge week, Five Names accep…

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Round 11 teams and captains | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 41:00

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for our new LIVE teams show! Follo…

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Joey's inside word, best value premiums, and is it Bont time? | Breaking Even with Al Paton 35:45

6M ago35:45

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SuperCoach ambassador and St Kilda legend Leigh 'Joey' Montagna joins host Al Paton and Chloe Williams to answer some of the toughest questions of the season. With stars going down injured left, right and centre, Joey rates the best trade options for round 11. Serong, Rowell, Libba or Dunkley? Can we trust Shai Bolton? Will Dante Vistenini hold ont…

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Horne-Francis, Macrae OUT!? Plus bye round planning with Moreira's Magic! | The Phantom's Lair 1:08:39

6M ago1:08:39

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SuperCoach carnage is here - and it’s all hit at once. In a big episode of the show, The Phantom, 5 Names and Chief dissect all the big news and look at the what to do with Jason Horne-Francis, Finn Callaghan and Jack Macrae. Plus: rookies, Marcus Bontempelli and bye strategy with special guest, fantasy GOAT Moreira’s Magic! P.S. - this was recorde…

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Round 10 teams, captains and TDK chaos | SuperCoach AFL LIVE! 41:29

6M ago41:29

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Al Paton and Matt Forrest react to the Tom De Koning injury news and Thursday team sheets LIVE! Hear about the latest rookies, role changes, and red flags for the round ahead, and all the info to make your final captain’s call. We will be going LIVE across X, formerly twitter (@supercoach) and via the CODE Sports YouTube channel every Thursday for …