KFC SuperCoach’s toughest questions answered

And no, we’re not speaking about Blake Drury.

We’ve assembled a number of the sharpest minds in KFC SuperCoach and a number of the high content material creators to present their tackle 10 of the hardest choices coaches will face this 12 months.

From breakout contenders to premium face-offs and rookie dilemmas, our KFC SuperCoach jury covers it off in a must-read article for all severe SuperCoaches.

Check out their ideas on the important thing questions under and provides their content material – sprinkled all through the article – some love too.

— Compiled by Tim Michell

1. Hopper, Sheed or Worpel?

Ben, @scinsider100: Hopper as a result of Richmond wants him as a pure inside mid. He has a greater position, higher historical past and better scoring skill.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Jacob Hopper. Three causes, all beginning with p!

Proven: From 2019-2021, he averaged between 90.9 and 96.9.

Purpose: He’s been recruited to play as an inside midfielder.

Price: Has a minimal of 30 factors per sport of upside primarily based on value vs scoring historical past.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: Hopper. He has assured midfield minutes with a historical past of a excessive scoring and we solely want a mean of 90+ for him to viable at his value and I imagine he’ll exceed that.

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Fairly apparent, however Hopper the selection right here. Has accomplished 90+ for 3 seasons previously and given a full mid position at Richmond ought to get again to these numbers. Still really feel that the opposite two may be viable as soon as we see their roles in pre-season.

@jock_reynolds: Hopper — He has the scoring historical past hitting 90 averages in three earlier seasons and will have an outlined position at his new membership.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: Neil Balme has confirmed that Hopper will likely be a full-time midfielder this season, so him no doubt. I don’t belief common midfielders enjoying for below-average midfields, so Sheed and Worpel are no-goes for me.

@Supercoach_DR: There is a number of mid-price visitors to navigate within the midfield. Hopper = inexperienced gentle. Sheed = yellow gentle. Worpel = crimson gentle.

@HoneyballAFL: There’s upside in all three, however the query is which one has essentially the most upside? Hopper has the most effective observe document, averaging 90s three years in a row from 2019 to 2021.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: None. Mid-priced breakout midfielders traditionally carry excessive threat and a restricted success fee. Hopper if construction and/or restricted rookies power you down the trail.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Hopper must be in a staff that wins extra video games and has a stable inside sport. Proven SC scorer.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: Hopper out of this trio, as he’s the one one out of the three who’s a confirmed scorer (averaged above 90 from 2019 – 2021). He’ll even be within the high two midfielders alongside Taranto in a Tigers facet recognized for his or her latest success, in addition to getting into the prime of his profession.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Hopper’s our alternative right here. Has been enjoying full time mid so alternative is there for him. Worpel can also be fascinating however a look ahead to the preseason.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Jacob Hopper undoubtedly – he has the position and the premier scoring historical past of the trio. Lock him in!

JURY VERDICT: JACOB HOPPER

2. Oscar Allen or Ben King?

Ben, @scinsider100: Ben King due to value and Allen doubtless will get the No. 1 defender with Darling harm. I do fear about Ben King vs Geelong in spherical 3 although.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Key place gamers typically take extra time to hit their earlier output ranges when coming off the again of an ACL damage. Throw within the further ingredient that Oscar Allen may get some useful hitouts inside ahead 50 for the Eagles, and he will get my vote.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: King. Only as a result of he’s cheaper, each are solely beginning choices to generate money and transfer out of the staff as quickly as doable. I’m not a giant fan of getting key forwards enjoying in my ahead line.

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Oscar Allen. Both have nailed job safety and are key forwards in a backside half facet, nevertheless Allen has had the higher scoring historical past. Recent issues over Jack Darling’s well being have been a priority however he appears to have escaped ankle surgical procedure, which is able to assist Allen keep away from consideration.

@jock_reynolds: Both — Ben King will generate cash sooner as a result of decrease funding, however each have good job safety when match and can make cash at their value.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: Going backwards and forwards between the 2 however I might relatively pay up for Oscar Allen. He’s protected for a 60 common (if not larger), whereas King has solely ever averaged as excessive as 56.

@Supercoach_DR: I want Allen resulting from his larger scoring potential and superior scoring historical past. King presents worth, however hasn’t averaged above 56 KFC SuperCoach factors in his profession.

@HoneyballAFL: Neither. Pick key forwards with warning. But in case you choose one, you’d need a huge early rating to stimulate money gen, so with West Coast enjoying North first, I’ll again in Oscar Allen.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: Allen. Both may work, relying on structural wants. Priced like costly rookies. Allen forward of King, regardless of the value tag. Has a greater scoring historical past and isn’t coming back from an ACL.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Neither but when I needed to choose, Allen. He’s an OK tackler for a tall ahead and may get some ruck time.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: Both are damage dangers given their historical past, however the upside in King is big given what we’ve already seen from twin tower Max. Ben can also be 50k cheaper than Allen and is no less than in a greater facet on paper.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: We’d take Oscar Allen simply resulting from his higher profession averages. But King’s lower cost means he doesn’t want huge scores to extend in value.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Ben King – when unsure, go for the lower cost level. Ben King has huge scores in him this season and will make the money slowly however certainly.

JURY VERDICT: OSCAR ALLEN

3. Clayton Oliver or Rory Laird?

Ben, @scinsider100: When unsure, all the time guess on crimson. In the final 3 years, Clarry has gone 120+ in 51%, and 135+ in 33% of video games performed and is a straightforward captain.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Clayton Oliver. In the previous 60 matches, he’s averaging 124.38. Additionally, he’s the one participant within the high 5 for complete factors scored over the previous three seasons.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: Laird: He is usually very consistant so his value doesnt fluctuate a lot, the place as Oliver has a doable 4 tags coming within the first 5 rds which can trigger his value to drop.

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Clarry (Oliver). He’s the extra established of the 2 in regard to scoring historical past particularly within the midfield, nevertheless respect nonetheless must be proven to Rory Laird. What he has accomplished within the final two years — notably 2022 — is unimaginable and it’s onerous to discover a cause he can’t do it once more.

@jock_reynolds: Both — Oliver and Laird will likely be high 5 midfielders simply and are constant scorers all season lengthy.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: Very powerful one – probably the hardest choice to make at this level of the 12 months – however I believe Laird simply wins it for me given Clarry’s on-going thumb damage concern.

@Supercoach_DR: Oliver has scoring historical past on his facet, however…Laird not often cops a tag, solely dropped $9,100 final 12 months and performs on the Adelaide Oval 4 out of the primary 5 weeks.

@HoneyballAFL: Neither. It’s onerous to see both scoring larger than final 12 months’s 127 common which is the place they’re priced at. Get them later and search for upside in your beginning mids like Jack Steele or Jack Macrae.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: Both, relying on construction. Pick who you prefer to barrack for.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Both jets. I want Oliver although. Consider Laird’s sort out numbers just a little unsustainable.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: Laird takes the win right here given Melbourne’s tough begin to the season with potential tags galore. Laird not often goes under 120, and one thing tells us that we’ll be capable of choose up Oliver at a reduced value early on.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Genuine 50/50 as each are constant and high quality mids. But Clarry’s barely lower cost tag will get him over the road.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Rory Laird – controversial I do know! His consistency is horrifying, if I don’t begin him now I’ll doubtless by no means personal him.

JURY VERDICT: BOTH

4. Tom Green, Luke Davies-Uniacke, Noah Anderson, Tom Mitchell or Chad Warner?

Ben, @scinsider100: Tom Green as a result of he’s the one one prone to push 115 common. It’s his midfield, plus his huge physique and contested type simply scream Supercoach jet.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Tom Green. He’s constructed for KFC SuperCoach scoring. Between rounds 1-8 final 12 months, he was averaging 116. The Giants midfield core is being constructed round him. Additionally, he’s zero tag threat, which LDU and Chad Warner are.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: Tom Mitchell. He performed out of place final 12 months which has prompted his value to drop, he has the runs on the board and can get his position within the midfield again, I’m anticipating an enormous 12 months from him.

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Tom Green and Tom Mitchell stick out essentially the most of this group as beginning choices. Both look to be the clear primary inside mid at their respective golf equipment. Have the potential to go 110 priced at excessive 90s.

@jock_reynolds: Tom Green & Tom Mitchell — Tom Green ought to profit from the exits of Taranto and Hopper, whereas Tom Mitchell has accomplished all of it earlier than and has a historical past of discovering the tablet with ease.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: Based purely off pre-season hype, Tom Green may be very onerous to disregard. Tom Mitchell is a confirmed pig although …

@Supercoach_DR: All must be thought-about, however I’m leaping on the Green bull. Huge alternative within the GWS midfield and his contested type of play is constructed for SuperCoach scoring. Locked.

@HoneyballAFL: Titch. He’s accomplished it earlier than, with six straight 100+ seasons earlier than not being utilised to his strengths final 12 months at Hawthorn. Collingwood obtained him for a cause.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: Tom Mitchell relying on how Collingwood makes use of him. LDU of the breakout candidates – in his sixth season.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Tom Green. Departures typically equal factors on provide and all of us noticed what his first half was like with much less competitors from his personal staff.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: There is just one true Supercoach pig on this bunch and that’s Tom Mitchell. Proven scorer who was moved out of the midfield final 12 months on the Hawks, however he’s now in a greater facet who can take full benefit of his grunt work and distribution from in and beneath the packs.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Tom Green. The hype is actual. Looks set to breakout with one other preseason beneath his belt. LDU and Anderson subsequent greatest choices.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Tom Green with ease! I’ve unwavering perception in The Phantom’s boy this season, hasn’t left my facet.

JURY VERDICT: TOM GREEN OR TOM MITCHELL

5. Which one among Stewart, Sicily, Dawson and Docherty?

Ben, @scinsider100: Stewart as a result of he has a 114.1 common in 2022 in case you take out his KO. This makes him 25k underpriced and has a ceiling like no different.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Use each greenback properly in your beginning squad. I don’t imagine there will likely be any vital scoring differential between the 4. Therefore, I’ll be saving my pennies and beginning the cheaper of this quad; I’ll take Sam Docherty.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: Docherty. I imagine he provides essentially the most worth of the three, as he might also have a midfield position early within the 12 months which he has proven final 12 months that he can generate big factors from.

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Dawson for me. Showed final 12 months he has the power to attain in any place, and after being appointed captain he can garner a bigger position down again with the kick-ins. Will nonetheless be intervals in video games the place he strikes up the bottom or probably the midfield, however he’s nonetheless the final down again.

@jock_reynolds: Sam Docherty & Tom Stewart – You may get away with beginning none of them due to the sheer variety of worth choices in defence, however Tom Stewart is dependable and may pump out some huge scores, whereas Sam Docherty will once more be a high 6 defender regardless of if he performs midfield or in defence.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: Sicily rolled his ankle in Hawthorn’s latest intraclub however has since been cleared of any injury fortunately. As Hawthorn’s almost definitely 2023 captain, I believe his ego and SuperCoach scoring will solely enhance from final season.

@Supercoach_DR: Due to his huge ceiling, pleasant bye and a number of scoring avenues, Stewart will get the nod for me. Beware of the occasional tag although.

@HoneyballAFL: Can’t go improper with any, however Docherty’s potential midtime with Sam Walsh out is alluring, averaging 127.6 when he performed there within the remaining three video games of 2022.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: Stewart and Dawson have nice roles. Stewart has the sting in reliability and may nonetheless enhance from his 2022 common.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Docherty. Proven ceiling and may see the opposite three probably having a much less fantasy pleasant position at levels.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: We’ll exit on a limb right here and go together with Docherty. The Blues will likely be searching for revenge after cruelly lacking out on a finals berth, and Docherty can have a giant say of their success in 2023, no matter whether or not he’s enjoying unfastened in defence or being the outlet kick within the midfield.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Stewart and Dawson are constant scorers regardless of the excessive price ticket – lock one (or each in). Doch subsequent greatest if he has time within the center.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: I’ll be controversial once more and choose Docherty. The potential midfield time in a full pre-season is tremendous engaging, bear in mind he had the worst doable pre-season final 12 months, there may be loads of room to develop in 2023 for Doch.

JURY VERDICT: TOM STEWART OR SAM DOCHERTY

6. McKenna or Wilmot?

Ben, @scinsider100: McKenna appeared to play half-back and wing higher than Wilmot throughout the intra-club. One to look at.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: We’ll doubtless want each in the event that they’re named spherical one. Things would possibly change as soon as the observe matches begin, however there are minimal money cow choices past the Lions pair and West Coast Eagle Reuben Ginbey down again.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: McKenna: If he’s named as he has proven previously that he can common 80 which is able to make him in extra of $200k, thats all we’d like from our rookies

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Tough to say with out realizing who’s chosen for Round 1, however appears McKenna is in entrance at this stage. If each are named they need to each be closely thought-about, nevertheless with Brisbane’s deep squad they is likely to be vulnerable to the sub.

@jock_reynolds: Wilmot – Both are low-cost choices that can make good money, however in case you’re in a staff’s 22 for the finals there’s normally a plan for you transferring ahead.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: If McKenna is called at half-back in Round 1, he’s in all probability the largest lock within the sport this 12 months.

@Supercoach_DR: Highly think about each. I’ve the Pepsi Max King barely forward, however McKenna may simply take his spot and presents terrific worth if chosen in spherical 1.

@HoneyballAFL: There’s heaps of worth down again however of those two, I’d go whichever one is picked in Brisbane’s Round 1 facet as I’m not satisfied there’s room for each.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: Whoever is called.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Neither. A variety of competitors for spots within the backline at Brisbane. Can see adjustments taking place.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: At the beginning of preseason, we’d have gone with the Irishman. However, from what we’ve heard, Wilmot has been one of many standouts to this point and is favoured within the beginning 22 on a wing in comparison with McKenna who’s combating for a place within the again six, so we’ll need to go together with the teenager for this one.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Both (if each are named). Wilmot appears to have some belief in him as he debuted throughout the finals, whereas McKenna’s price ticket shouldn’t be neglected if he can get again to his 79.9 AVG of 2019.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Both if named – but when I HAD to decide on, McKenna ought to have superior job safety so pay up.

JURY VERDICT: MCKENNA — OR BOTH

7. Rozee or Butters?

Ben, @scinsider100: Rozee as a result of Port wants him MID greater than Butters. When Rozee had over 53% CBA, he averaged 112 SC, with 9x100s from 14 video games.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Connor Rozee had a greater 2022 season within the eyes of many, and but Zak Butters nonetheless delivered a excessive seasonal common in KFC SuperCoach. I imagine Zak offers extra affect per possession than Connor primarily based on how he performs. He’s additionally significantly extra distinctive. So I choose Butters!

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: Rozee. I believe each gamers will common comparable, so it’s a matter of if I want a “POD” or a “Blocker” and I want the Blocker within the early rds as I place confidence in my staff’s construction

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Rozee. Showed within the 2nd half of final 12 months what affect he can have within the midfield for each himself and the staff. Butters makes me nervous with the way in which he performs and sort of accidents he’s had previously.

@jock_reynolds: Connor Rozee – Averaged 112.5 in 2022 when attending 56% of CBAs or extra. Good likelihood he does that this 12 months constantly.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: I’m cautious of each with JHF transferring into the midfield, however with a B&F and All Australian beneath his belt, I believe Rozee would be the almost definitely to take one other step up this season.

@Supercoach_DR: Butter’s kamikaze type of play makes me cowl my eyes at any time when he propels himself right into a contest. I don’t need that stress, so it’s Rozee for me!

@HoneyballAFL: Rozee averaged 109.9 within the remaining 10 video games of 2022 and is cheaper and arguably much less damage susceptible than Butters.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: None, for now. Assess publish preseason. Both have damage threat. Rozee has the sting along with his end to 2022.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Rozee. Butters misses video games extra ceaselessly along with his type of play.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: Both are excellent enjoying in Port’s engine room. However Butters’ physique isn’t constructed to play full time midfield for the entire 12 months. Rozee takes this one.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Rozee – his scoring within the backend of final season exhibits what he’s able to when enjoying as a mid. We’d count on that to proceed in 2023.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Connor Rozee – this one is straightforward, all the upside with fewer damage issues (comparatively), signal me up!

JURY VERDICT: CONNOR ROZEE

8. Yeo or Fyfe?

Ben, @scinsider100: Yeo as a result of he’ll get respectable MID time. Yeo additionally obtained kick-outs throughout their intra-club, whereas sharing a DEF with Hurn + Witherden.

He’s completed strolling the canine and the YeoYeo is on the rise!

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Nat Fyfe’s KFC SuperCoach scoring historical past is larger, however structurally Elliot Yeo will likely be extra vital to us. The forwards have loads of choices, from the premium tier to the cows; the backline presently has fewer choices. So we’ll want Yeo greater than we are going to Fyfe.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: Yeo. His position within the midfield and off half again is much extra interesting to me than Fyfe’s Role which can contain a number of ahead time

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Yeo right here fairly simply. Has proven previously he can go 100+ in each protection and the midfield, the 2 roles he’s stated to be splitting between this 12 months. Injury historical past the concern, nevertheless identical may be stated with Fyfe, who seems to be like he’s enjoying majority ahead.

@jock_reynolds: Both — Yeo and Fyfe each have upside at their value factors, and each are having an uninterrupted pre-season to this point which supplies hope they are going to each no less than final lengthy sufficient as a stepping stone.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: Yeo by the size of the Flemington straight.

@Supercoach_DR: Both excessive on my pre season watch checklist and able to averaging 90+. Yeo is my most popular possibility resulting from his pleasant position for SuperCoach scoring, rotating between defence and the midfield.

@HoneyballAFL: Yeo. There’s dangers with each, notably on the damage entrance however Yeo has accomplished the whole lot proper in pre-season, whereas Fyfe’s ahead position is a significant turn-off.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: Yeo. Young sufficient to recapture midfield kind. Hard to choose Fyfe regardless of his pedigree. Injury historical past plus issues about scoring reliability enjoying as a ahead. I wish to see Fyfe nonetheless getting midfield rotations to think about him.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors:Yeo. I’d relatively my participant spend time again than ahead, typically a greener pasture for fantasy scoring.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: Yeo has been a lock in our sides since listening to that he’s again with a clear invoice of well being. Whilst Fyfe seemed dominant in Freo’s latest intra membership enjoying ahead, Yeo has the extra Supercoach pleasant position, enjoying on the half again flank with stints within the center and has the bonus of kick ins. Supercoach gold!

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Yeo the selection for us right here. By all studies is wanting like he’s recovered from damage and is ready to play a mid/def position. While Fyfe is juicy at his value and fwd eligibility, his damage historical past and ahead position is a giant concern for this scoring potential.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Yeo for me. He has the position and health to indicate us the pseudo premium we knew and cherished a couple of seasons again.

JURY VERDICT: ELLIOT YEO

9. Sean Darcy or Tim English?

Ben, @scinsider100: Tim English as a result of with Lobb on the Dogs, English will share the ruck much less. English is the almost definitely Ruck to common 115+ this season.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: Tim English has the #1 ruck mantle locked and a pleasant foil to alleviate him in Rory Lobb. The break up goes to be closely in his favour. What that break up seems to be like at Fremantle continues to be to violate and nonetheless must be decided earlier than choosing Sean Darcy with any confidence. I’ll take Tim.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: English — Only as a result of he has an opportunity of being the solo ruck, in comparison with Darcy who will share ruck duties with Jackson.

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: It would’ve been Tim English by a much bigger hole a couple of weeks in the past, however his preseason niggles provide you with some concern. In saying that, Darcy isn’t free from accidents himself. I’ll nonetheless say English for now.

@jock_reynolds: English — There are nonetheless query marks over the Darcy/Jackson break up that not even Justin Longmuir can reply. If English can keep match, he’s not sharing that many ruck minutes with anybody.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: If he’s match, Tim English by a rustic mile. Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson doesn’t excite me one bit.

@Supercoach_DR: I’m avoiding each for now and locking in a ‘place holder’ at R2. English is just too damage susceptible and I wish to see the ruck break up between Shrek and Jackson earlier than committing.

@HoneyballAFL: Pending his health, English however he’s a significant sturdiness fear, enjoying solely 15 of 23 video games final 12 months. Not positive Darcy bosses the ruck like he has beforehand with Luke Jackson’s arrival both.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: English. Concerned about Jackson’s affect on Darcy. Both damage susceptible so probably neither, although most rucks wrestle to remain on park.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: English. I don’t need part of Darcy with Luke Jackson in that staff. Tough to know what the ruck splits appear like.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: Both are prone to get injured sooner or later all through the season, however no less than English has a monopoly on the ruck line and isn’t sharing duties with a sure L. Jackson. However, not overly assured on both.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: Both have damage histories however Tim English seems to be set to be a high two ruck in a 2023. Darcy additionally has the Luke Jackson affect which may take away a few of his scoring.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Timothy English for me – they’ve comparable damage threat however Tim has proven us the ceiling in newer reminiscence. He was scary to not personal in his sizzling streak final season.

JURY VERDICT: TIM ENGLISH

10. Windhager, Flanders, Culley or Callaghan?

Ben, @scinsider100: Callaghan or Culley relying on the position. Both look like getting portion of MID time however Callaghan is cheaper and extra gifted.

MJ Want, @coachespanel: For traditional, I don’t advocate beginning any of them. But Finn Callaghan is the man who, primarily based on his value level, can be the most effective of the bunch for money technology.

The SCodfather, @magicmoments000: Culley. This is the hardest query of the lot, however im selecting Culley solely as a result of he could have extra midfield minutes than the others talked about.

Eno, @fantasytakeTV: Flanders or Culley. Culley could find yourself with a bigger CBA position, whereas Flanders is kind of clearly behind the three fundamental Gold Coast mids. Flanders for now till the preseason video games.

@jock_reynolds: Callaghan – The midfield losses on the Giants creates a transparent path for Callaghan to make an affect. Jai Culley is a detailed second alternative with all of the noise popping out of West Coast’s pre-season intraclubs.

Charlie, @scplaybookafl: It all is determined by roles, and with Taranto and Hopper leaving the Giants, there’s a possibility for Finn Callaghan to return in and dominate. Pre-season studies counsel he’s doing simply that.

@Supercoach_DR: All have potential, however Flanders is the hype man of the Gold Coast Suns this pre-season. He tore the VFL aside in 2022, has useful DPP standing and appears set to be the fourth cog within the Suns midfield rotation this 12 months.

@HoneyballAFL: Go the excessive draft choose. Callaghan went choose 3 within the 2021 Draft however had an injury-impacted debut 12 months and has since proven good indicators this pre-season. There’s midfield alternative with Taranto and Hopper gone too.

Marcus, @supercoachcoach: None. This value vary is best suited to returners from damage than breakouts.

Steve, @thedraftdoctors: Callaghan for mine with the departures from GWS. Has scored properly within the twos when out there.

Tom, Jonas and Nathan, @SCMates: This could possibly be a sure Saints bias from one of many SCMates crew, however the phrase going round is Windhager has taken his sport to the subsequent degree. Fingers crossed that Ross the Boss will unleash him as a ball successful midfield = lock.

Liam and Damon, @SuperCoach_Edge: None at this stage – must see some kind and roles throughout the observe matches. But eyes on Culley and Callaghan.

@JB_DRSC, @Doctor_SC: Ask me once more after the pre-season matches however proper now I’m siding with Callaghan for the potential position and pedigree.

JURY VERDICT: FINN CALLAGHAN — BUT TREAD CAREFULLY.

Originally revealed as KFC SuperCoach AFL jury: Experts, podcasters reply the hardest questions of season 2023