It's the most risky part of the AFL Supercoach - hunting for bargains and value among the mid-priced madness.
Getting one of these selections right can greatly improve your team and its point scoring but a failure could set you back a trade.
The Sporting News takes a look at the mid-priced options in AFL Supercoach 2024.
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Bargain and mid-priced defenders
| Name | Club | 2023 Avg. | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keidean Coleman | Brisbane | 71.3 | $398,000 |
| Isaac Cumming (MID) | GWS | 65.8 | $387,600 |
| Marcus Windhager (MID) | St Kilda | 57.8 | $323,200 |
| Heath Chapman | Fremantle | 64.3 | $277,500 |
| Zac Williams | Carlton | 0 | $216,000 |
Brisbane running defender Keidean Coleman fell well short of his 2022 average of 87, but improved throughout the season and took his game to another level in finals. He looks ready to break out.
After producing two 90-plus averages in 2021 and 2022, Isaac Cumming dipped to just below 70 in 2023. Keep an eye on GWS' pre-season and Cumming's 2024 role.
Zac Williams will be in most teams after a couple of injury-affected seasons, but can he keep his body right as Carlton mount a premiership challenge?
Bargain and mid-priced ruckman
| Name | Club | 2023 Avg. | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Xerri | North Melbourne | 72.9 | $407,000 |
| Jordon Sweet | Port Adelaide | 0 | $158,700 |
As usual there is not a huge amount of ruck bargains with a premium set-and-forget policy usually implemented, but Tristan Xerri is almost a certainty to be North Melbourne's no.1 ruckman with Todd Goldstein's departure.
Jordon Sweet has swapped the Western Bulldogs for Port Adelaide in search of opportunities and he is likely competing with Ivan Soldo for the no.1 ruck position. If he gets game time, he could be a valuable bench option.
Bargain and mid-priced midfielders
| Name | Club | 2022 Avg. | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Adams (FWD) | Sydney | 78.2 | $437,000 |
| Cameron Guthrie | Geelong | 83.7 | $420,800 |
| Marcus Windhager (DEF) | St Kilda | 57.8 | $323,200 |
| Nat Fyfe (FWD) | Fremantle | 50.7 | $283,200 |
| James Jordon (FWD) | Sydney | 49.3 | $275,500 |
| James Harmes (FWD) | Western Bulldogs | 46.2 | $258,300 |
Sydney recruit Taylor Adams will likely return to the midfield after seeing his scores lower in a forward role at Collingwood.
Cam Guthrie averaged 113.3 in 2021 and with Geelong's ageing list, is likely to be a leader in the midfield. If fit, he could be an inspired selection.
Bargain and mid-priced forwards
| Name | Club | 2022 Avg. | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Adams (MID) | Sydney | 78.2 | $437,000 |
| Nat Fyfe (MID) | Fremantle | 50.7 | $283,200 |
| James Jordon (MID) | Sydney | 49.3 | $275,500 |
| James Harmes (MID) | Western Bulldogs | 46.2 | $258,300 |
| Jack Billings | Melbourne | 62.3 | $243,900 |
For the second season in a row, Nat Fyfe is featured in this column after spectacularly struggling last season. If he is fit, Fyfe is value at this price. This is the golden question.
James Jordon has swapped Melbourne for Sydney and could see his sub-affected 2023 average of 49.3 rise sharply with more midfield time.
Another that has left the Demons - James Harmes - looks set for a big season at the Bulldogs. Harmes averaged 95 in 2019.
Jack Billings is going to be another popular selection with his low price if he gets a game for new club Melbourne. He has three 90-plus averages between 2017 and 2020.
AFL Supercoach 2024 content from The Sporting News
- AFL Supercoach 2024: Rookies, cash cows and cheapies to keep an eye on
- AFL Supercoach 2024: Bargains, value and mid-priced madness
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- AFL Supercoach 2024: Ruck bargains, prices and selection guide
- AFL Supercoach 2024: Midfielder bargains, prices and selection guide
- AFL Supercoach 2024: Forward bargains, prices and selection guide
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