Strategy 2026 Planning Thread

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Byes

R2: Bris, Carlton, Pies, Cats
R3: Suns, WB, Hawks, Sydney
R4: GWS, St Kilda

R12: Adelaide, Suns, Port, North
R13: GWS, Richmond
R14: Pies, Hawks, Carlton, Freo
R15: Lions, Sydney, WC, Essendon
R16: WB, Cats, St Kilda, Melbourne

 

[Obese Arachnid]

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I don't think we need a caption competition for this pic.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

Sharp is ready to go round 1, will fit into the Setterfield defensive mid role which means lots of tackles and won't be too expensive given pick 13. I think if he's selected round 1 he should be the biggest lock of the rookies. Already proven he can do it at senior level in the SANFL.

Locked, Sharps Rule!!

 

[A Bit Dusty]

He averaged 97 ranking points in the Coates League

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Sharp is ready to go round 1, will fit into the Setterfield defensive mid role which means lots of tackles and won't be too expensive given pick 13. I think if he's selected round 1 he should be the biggest lock of the rookies. Already proven he can do it at senior level in the SANFL.

Last year Kako was pick 13 and had a starting price $149,500

 

[toxic]

Already 195cm if he grows anymore he might be a bit big for a Midfielder.

Cripps - Bont

Mids be getting bigger

 

[Caztheconquerer]

Cripps - Bont

Mids be getting bigger

Didn’t get taken, hopefully gets picked up in the rookie draft

 

[Scythe]

Onley to the Dees in the end

 

[Seymour Skinner]

Who do we like of the 1st round picks?

• Duursma will play every week but be expensive. Could start half back.
• Uwland and Patterson could score well in SC friendly roles but spots will be tight. A watch.
• CDT and Dean will play most weeks but are talls and will be expensive. Probably pass.
• Richmond and Essendon draftees will play early and often. A couple will be good picks. The question is which?
• Pickett and Taylor will play alot of games for Melbourne. Id probably avoid Pickett due to role and price, but Taylor could be good.

I think they all suck and there won't be enough rookies

 

[Seymour Skinner]

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[Lord De Goey]

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If I buy this do you know if it’ll still automatically renew my sc plus that I already pay for?

 

[Lord De Goey]

Think it’s new customers only as soon as I log in I can’t get the deal

 

[Seymour Skinner]

If I buy this do you know if it’ll still automatically renew my sc plus that I already pay for?

Don't know sorry, my SC gold payments has been set up to an expired card for years now, they always send me emails about it but they continue to give me access lol.

 

[mixerplus1]

First Crack. Can't see the structure changing all that much if I'm honest.

 

[Saints4ever]

First Crack. Can't see the structure changing all that much if I'm honest.

Needs more Bont

 

[nat013]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1456989/fantasy-2026-every-player-every-position

 

[Seymour Skinner]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1456989/fantasy-2026-every-player-every-position

Reidy R/F is pretty huge if he ends up actually playing.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Reidy R/F is pretty huge if he ends up actually playing.

Looking on the Carlton board most seem to think he is depth only. He might struggle to break into the side if Pitto,O'Keefe & McKay all play which most think they will.
I actually think Kalani White could be an excellent R3 if looking for a loop only with DPP. He was picked up in the rookie draft so will only be $99k and the Dees play lots of Sunday games and if you have Gawn as well it would work perfectly.

 

[marcmurphy3]

Looking on the Carlton board most seem to think he is depth only. He might struggle to break into the side if Pitto,O'Keefe & McKay all play which most think they will.
I actually think Kalani White could be an excellent R3 if looking for a loop only with DPP. He was picked up in the rookie draft so will only be $99k and the Dees play lots of Sunday games and if you have Gawn as well it would work perfectly.

He would be 2nd in line behind Pitto. And Pitto gets injured alot.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Injury Update: Nic Martin

Update following further assessment of knee injury.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[South of the Yarra]

Injuries are starting to roll in already.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Lombard won the Suns 2km last week. Would expect him to play R1, along with Rogers. Both playing mainly half forward though, not great for SC.

Dyson Sharp 6th in the Essendon 2km, good signs.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Injuries are starting to roll in already.

Nic Martin - SZN OVA
Ridley and Mills both done hammy's already - SZN OVA for anyone picking them.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Lombard won the Suns 2km last week. Would expect him to play R1, along with Rogers. Both playing mainly half forward though, not great for SC.

Dyson Sharp 6th in the Essendon 2km, good signs.

How many rookies do you think the Suns might play?
They have lost a few best 22 players Ainsworth,Flanders,Budarick & Fiorini but have got in Trac & JUH so that leaves 2-3 spots available with No subs.

 

[Sphynx]

Whilst Dovaston is clearly a bit of a dopey lovable larrikin.

Clearly an animal on the track and in the gym.

He’s pretty strong and stocky with an established engine for an AFL small forward .

I’m expecting he plays R1 comfortably.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

How many rookies do you think the Suns might play?
They have lost a few best 22 players Ainsworth,Flanders,Budarick & Fiorini but have got in Trac & JUH so that leaves 2-3 spots available with No subs.

Would expect 3 of those spots to go to (in no particular order) Lombard, Graham, Rogers, Clohesy, Uwland, Paterson.

Swallow also goes out of the 23. Davies and Weller under pressure too. Plenty of room for the young guys if they perform. Dimma has shown he will drop the rookies though.

Trac straight swap for Flanders playing 50/50 fwd/mid (swapping with Humpa). JUH is no lock for R1. I would expect they give Walter first crack as he is OOC this year.