Rookie Review

Rookie Review – Round 16 Last week we said to buy Hugo Hall-Kahan. He responded with a very nice 96. Thank you Hugo. Hall-Kahan is now owned by 97,579 coaches, has jumped from $99,100 to $176,600 and is rapidly approaching “if you don’t own him, are you even playing SuperCoach?” territory. If you still don’t … Read more

Rookie Review – Round 15 The rookie cupboard isn’t exactly full, but for the first time in months it isn’t completely empty either. We’ve spent most of this season debating whether a rookie averaging 38 was worth trading in. Suddenly we’ve got bubble boys, Mid-Season Draft recruits and actual choices to make. It’s all a … Read more

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

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

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

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