The AFL Supercoach pre-season is in full swing, with State of Origin behind us and plenty of match simulations on the horizon, our team reveals continue with attention shifting to Melbourne Demons veteran Max Gawn.

AFL journalist Dylan Bolch is joined by former AFL Supercoach runner-up Steve Nikolovski and Supercoach expert SC Bandit to help you prepare your squads for Round 1.

The boys deep dive into Bandit's team reveal, with the expert analyst going all-in on Tristan Xerri and Luke Jackson.

They also discuss their State of Origin takeaways, key pointers to watch in the upcoming match simulations and plenty more.

00:00 State of Origin takeaways

25:50 Bandit's team reveal: Xerri on top

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With the AFL Supercoach season nearing, former runner-up Stevie Niko has revealed his entire squad with analysis, giving a huge push for Lachie Whitfield as the point of difference defensive target to start the new Supercoach campaign.

Fox Footy journalist Dylan Bolch is joined by former AFL Supercoach runner-up Steve Nikolovski and Supercoach expert SC Bandit to help you prepare your squads for Round 1.

The boys deep dive into Niko's team reveal, with numbers to back up why he's locked in Whitfield as his super POD to begin the new campaign.

They also analyse the mid-range madness, eyeing the best mid-priced options for every position to include in your starting squad.

AFL journalist Dylan Bolch, 2021 runner-up Niko and SuperCoach Expert SC Bandit discuss the best premium options for your team in 2026 and the mid-pricers who could prove to be bargain buys

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They look at the best strategies for head-to-head finals, whether or not to cut ties with Caleb Daniel, drop their trade/captaincy plans and plenty more.

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They look at the best point of difference players for the run home, headlined by Kozzy Pickett, drop their trade/captaincy plans and plenty more.

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They look at the best replacements for Xerri, the run home to finals, drop their trade/captaincy plans and plenty more.

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They once again debate plans for Tom De Koning, the run home to finals and drop their trade/captaincy plans and plenty more.