A look at the Supercoach Backline options

Sunday, 05 February 2012    |    Blog

In 2011, there were less points in the backline on average than in any other position. There were also less points in the backline than there has been in the last few years. This indicates that the Supercoach Gods have moved their formula in favour of attacking play.

In previous years, its been the half back sheepdog type backs who move into the midfield that have been the backs to select. The loose man in defence will also bring about a decent plunder of points. In 2012, these backline players are again the ones to go for.

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Supercoach 2012 opens: The Knee Jerk Reaction team

Wednesday, 01 February 2012    |    Blog

Its here already! Supercoach opened at roughly 12:10am this morning (yes we were waiting) and the first impression of the revamped competition is "geez the players are expensive". Free agency might be around the corner in the AFL, but if the price tags in Supercoach are any sign of whats to come, the AFL will need to double the clubs salary caps.

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2012 Supercoach: Time to rebuild the list

Wednesday, 18 January 2012    |    Blog

In what feels like the shortest off season of AFL ever, it comes as some surprise that the first of the AFL preseason practice matches is already only 5 or so weeks away. That means its time to get yor research cracking for what is hopefully another bumper year for Supercoach. And yes, it means you need to get your hands dirty trying to get any inside information you can that can get you ahead.

Of course all the big names return in 2012, including Gary Ablett Jnr and Dane Swan. Some others that have reached the elite level last year, like Marc Murphy and Dustin Martin will be the very popular choice. Then the new faces from the VFL like Orren Stephenson and Ahmed Saad will attract alot of attention along with fresh younger draftees such as Chad Wingard and Elliot Kavagnagh.

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New Rules for AFL Supercoach 2012

Monday, 16 January 2012    |    Blog

The Herald Sun today released a list of rules for its 2012 supercoach competition, and there are some real things to ponder as a coach. These rules were crucial last year for the overall title and prize winner so its important to work out your best strategy to help combat the rules and make them a strength for your side.

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