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KFC SuperCoach 2024 prices: A sneak peek at the most expensive players, bargains and rookie picks
The SuperCoach prices for 2024 are being entered into the system – and we’ve got our hands on an early drop. See the rookies, bargains and premiums that stand out – for different reasons.The Phantom
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December 19, 2023 - 6:10PM
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AFL: Bailey Smith has suffered an ACL in a huge blow for the Western Bulldogs as it looks like he will miss the entire 2024 season.
Your 2024 KFC SuperCoach AFL planning starts now.
After player positions for next season were revealed in late November, the bankers at SuperCoach HQ have been working frantically to finalise every player’s price.
They will be available within days to SuperCoach Plus subscribers, who will be able to start selecting a squad in the advance team picker, but we have got our hands on an early drop.
Here are 12 names that jumped off the page.
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Jack Macrae averaged 99 KFC SuperCoach points in 2023. Picture: Michael Klein
Draftee Ryley Sanders has already made his mark at Whitten Oval.
Jack Macrae (WB) $558,400 MID-FWD
Last year, for reasons only coach Luke Beveridge fully understands, Macrae averaged less than 100 KFC SuperCoach points for the first time since 2016. Despite Josh Dunkley’s departure, he was pushed forward and out onto a wing as the Bulldogs coach played around with his midfield mix. But with Bailey Smith out, and his added forward status, Macrae – priced at an average of 99 – might just be back. We hope.Ryley Sanders (WB) $184,800 MID
Another ball magnet who might receive more opportunity in the wake of Smith’s devastating ACL injury is the Bulldogs’ top pick from the draft. Sanders has caught the eye on the track already and averaged 170 KFC SuperCoach points at last year’s under-18 carnival. Yes, 170.![[PLAYERCARD]Brodie Grundy[/PLAYERCARD] will take the ruck reins at Sydney in 2024. Picture: Phil Hillyard](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.md%2FXFA0f%2F564ca4b77c3b1c3891dbb57b5446982c68265f2e.jpg&hash=7d43052b1a20da63b206690addea6b45 "[PLAYERCARD]Brodie Grundy[/PLAYERCARD] will take the ruck reins at Sydney in 2024. Picture: Phil Hillyard")
Brodie Grundy will take the ruck reins at Sydney in 2024. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Brodie Grundy (Syd) $481,900 RUCK
A player moving to another club for guaranteed opportunity in their preferred position is KFC SuperCoach gold. Especially when their name is Brodie Grundy – the same Brodie Grundy who averaged 130 points in back-to-back seasons in 2018 and 2019. In 2024, the new Swans big man will start the year priced at an average of 86.Nick Daicos (Coll) $650,000 DEF-MID
From value to downright expensive, only six other players are priced above the Collingwood star in 2024. But is he overpriced? Daicos has kept his defender status and averaged 116 in his second season, so the question should really be, does it even matter?Errol Gulden (Syd) $622,100 MID
As a midfielder-only, the young Swan’s price might be a little bit harder to swallow. After a breakout season, which saw him add 25 points to his KFC SuperCoach average, Gulden will be available for $150k above last year’s starting price in 2024.Rowan Marshall (StK) $639,100 RUCK
It’s a similar story for the St Kilda ruckman, with Marshall starting 2024 with a price tag of $639k – a $133k rise on last season. But he’s $75k cheaper than Tim English and, at his best, is as good a scorer as any, finishing 2023 with KFC SuperCoach tallies of 146, 141 and 154.Marcus Bontempelli (WB) $724,600 MID
Some of you will know not owning Marcus Bontempelli last year hurt. It’s true, there are some value options in the forward line this season, which may allow for more money to be spent in the middle, but will the $724k spend hurt the balance of your starting squad more? A question to ponder over summer.![Can Sam Flanders carry his late-season form into 2024? Picture: [PLAYERCARD]Chris Hyde[/PLAYERCARD]/Getty Images](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Farchive.md%2FXFA0f%2F261a650244a9ea714291a868549c3e8f385d3a8b.jpg&hash=ddbcdbc29d3646e624e557ab781fdf79 "Can Sam Flanders carry his late-season form into 2024? Picture: [PLAYERCARD]Chris Hyde[/PLAYERCARD]/Getty Images")
Can Sam Flanders carry his late-season form into 2024? Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images
Sam Flanders (GC) $494,200 MID-FWD
In a forward pool that is missing a host of big names this year, Flanders is one who screams value – if he can carry his late-season form into 2024. After finally getting his chance in the midfield, the 22-year-old averaged 110 from round 15 onwards.Zac Williams (Carl) $216,100 DEF
At the other end of the ground, the Carlton defender might be the biggest KFC SuperCoach bargain of 2024. But given Williams, who ruptured his ACL in February, has only played nine games in the past two years, there’s still plenty to play out.
Will you pick No. 1 draft pick Harley Reid? Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos
Harley Reid (WC) $207,300 MID-FWD
There’s always debate about whether the No. 1 draft pick is worth the top-end rookie price tag. But this guy’s different, and he’s been given dual-position status. Reid doesn’t need a lot of the ball to have an impact so pencil him in now.Shaun Mannagh (Geel) $117,300 MID-FWD
At the other end of the rookie-price scale is mature-ager Mannagh, drafted by Geelong at pick 36. After averaging 25 disposals, 1.9 goals and 117 KFC SuperCoach points per for Werribee in the VFL last year, if Chris Scott picks him, you should too.Marty Hore (Melb) $123,900 DEF
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The 2024 team picker will be open within days. Sign up to SuperCoach Plus to gain access once it opens. Stay tuned for more prices.
*Prices subject to late changes
TOP 10 RICH LIST
The most expensive players in KFC SuperCoach 20241. Marcus Bontempelli (WB) $724,600 MID
2. Tim English (WB) $715,100 RUC
3. Clayton Oliver (Melb) $674,100 MID
4. Christian Petracca (Melb) $667,700 MID
5. Rory Laird (Adel) $653,100 MID
6. Zach Merrett (Ess) $650,100 MID
7. Nick Daicos (Coll) $650,000 DEF/MID
8. Tom Liberatore (WB) $648,600 MID
9. Jordan Dawson (Adel) $647,600 MID
10. Josh Dunkley (Bris) $644,000 MID
.....and yes I was suckered into him
