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Al PatonSuperCoach AFL editor

Al Paton produces SuperCoach content across News websites and digital platforms including articles, videos and podcasts.

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PERTH. 16/09/2021. Western Bulldogs training at Mineral Resources Park. Bulldog Jack Macrae at training today . Photo by Michael Klein

SuperCoach explained: How players score points

Kicks, marks and handballs are just part of the KFC SuperCoach scoring formula. Here’s how it works and which players dominate in the key scoring stats.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Jade Gresham of the Saints in action during an AFL practice match between the Carlton Blues and the St Kilda Saints at Ikon Park on February 24, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

SuperCoach: Amount of forward risks you must take

The forward line is proving to be a handful in KFC SuperCoach, and the experts at Doctor SuperCoach say you should roll the dice. But how many risks is too many?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Jack Steele of the Saints handballs during a St Kilda Saints AFL training session at Trevor Barker Beach Oval on February 11, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

SuperCoach explained: How to trade your way to success

You can’t pick every star in your starting KFC SuperCoach team, but you can recruit them during the season – if you plan ahead. Here are the basics to trading 101.

KFC SuperCoach 2022: The 11 commandments

Ultimate guide: 11 commandments for KFC SuperCoach success

New to KFC SuperCoach or just after that extra edge to beat your mates? These 11 key rules will help build the foundation for success in 2022.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 24: Malcolm Blight presents a guernsey to number one draft pick Jason Horne-Francis during the NAB AFL Draft at the Cathedral Hotel on November 24, 2021 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

The most important rule for running a SuperCoach Draft

Getting a group of mates together to run your own SuperCoach Draft can be the best nights of the year. Here’s everything you need to know from the best in the business.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Stacey Livingstone of the Magpies leads her team onto the field during the 2022 AFLW Round 06 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Collingwood Magpies at Mineral Resources Park on February 13, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Shameful AFLW conditions in Perth flushed away for good

Visiting AFLW players in Perth can expect far superior conditions in the away changerooms. A far cry from the toilet fiasco and unacceptable stifling changeroom heat experienced last weekend.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Charlie Dean of the Magpies in action during the Collingwood Magpies training session at Olympic Park Oval on January 21, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Expert advice: The keys to KFC SuperCoach glory

Ready to take your KFC SuperCoach game to a new level? Long-time players lift the lid on the value picks and trading strategy you can use to get ahead in 2022.

Orazio Fantasia of Port Adelaide and Charlie Dixon of Port Adelaide during Port Adelaide training at Alberton oval Monday,January,31,2022.Picture Mark Brake

Dixon on track but Fantasia set for extended layoff

Port Adelaide is confident Charlie Dixon will play in Round 1 but it’s a different story for Orazio Fantasia. All the latest injury news plus the Power’s intra-club standouts.

Wayne Milera back up and running after his season ending knee surgery . Picture: AFC

Huge SuperCoach bargain not worth the risk

Players returning from injury with a huge price discount and lighting up pre-season are KFC SuperCoach gold. But some are too good to be true. See who to avoid in 2022.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 13: Eliza James of the Magpies gestures to the umpire while being tackled by Emma Swanson of the Eagles during the round six AFLW match between the Collingwood Magpies and the West Coast Eagles at Mineral Resources Park on February 13, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Union hits out at ‘unreasonable’ AFLW fixture decision

The AFL has acknowledged the challenges forced upon the league by a January start date as it deals with the fallout of oppressive conditions faced by players.

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