Derek Rookie Review – Round 12 The Rookie Cupboard Might Not Be Empty For the first time in about 4 weeks… the rookie cupboard might not actually be completely bare. Now don’t get me wrong, we are still shopping in the reduced-to-clear section and checking expiry dates very carefully, but at least this week there appears … Read more
What We Thought Would Happen In 2026…And What The Season Is Starting To Reveal Earlier this year we wrote a detailed article analysing roughly 150 historical SuperCoach seasons to better understand the relationship between team value, overall rank, and the importance of Round 12. The biggest conclusion from the research was surprisingly simple. Team value … Read more
Captainance Candidates – Round 11 Round 10 Recap – VC’s Good, Captains Bad Round 10 was another reminder that SuperCoach is a very simple game right up until it absolutely isn’t. Our VC options were excellent. Isaac Heeney scared everyone early with a very slow start before exploding in the third quarter to finish on … Read more
Rookie Review – Round 11 The rookie cupboard isn’t just bare and the shelves are gone… at this point the real estate agent has already relisted the property and someone else has moved in. Welcome to Round 11, where finding a downgrade target feels less like SuperCoach strategy and more like surviving a post-apocalyptic scavenger … Read more
Captainancy Candidates – Round 10 Round 9 Recap Round 9 wasn’t about finding the miracle score. It was about avoiding disaster. And thankfully… we did that. Our VC options all delivered something useful. Zac Butters opened things up with 130, Tristan Xerri gave us a solid 120, and Marcus Bontempelli reminded everyone why you never … Read more
Rookie Review – Round 10 Welcome to Round 10, where the rookie cupboard is not just bare, someone has taken the shelves as well. At this stage of the season, rookie management becomes absolutely critical. Early in the year, rookies are mainly about cash generation. The goal is simple: turn cheap players into enough money … Read more
Captainancy Candidates – Round 9 Sometimes SuperCoach doesn’t need a deep review. Sometimes it just needs two words: You’re welcome. Our number one VC option was Luke Jackson. He scored 143. Our number one Captain option was Tristan Xerri. He scored 165. You’re welcome. Round 9 – Start With the Obvious Every single week we … Read more
This is the time of year where rookie management becomes one of the biggest factors in building a full premium side. Early in the season, rookies are all about cash generation. The goal is simple, turn cheap players into enough money that by the middle of the season you can upgrade into genuine premiums. Most … Read more
Captainancy Candidates – Round 8 Round 7 Recap Round 7 gave us a pretty clear reminder of one simple SuperCoach truth… When in doubt, trust the rucks. Brodie Grundy was our top VC pick and he delivered exactly what we wanted with 151, finishing as the highest scorer of the round. Clean matchup, clear ruck … Read more
Early in the season, it’s all about finding the right rookies. But around this time of year, the focus starts to shift, it’s no longer just about who to buy, it’s about when to sell. The key concept is the relationship between break-even (BE) and average. If a rookie’s BE is below their average, they … Read more