The Supercoach season is upon us, and it's time to look into the players that Supercoach owners seem to be overlooking, and why picking some of these players could be the difference between having an average team and a quality one.
Of course there are popular picks across each position that should be locks for your team, including Jake Lloyd down back, midfielders Jack Macrae and Jack Steele, Max Gawn in the ruck, and forwards such as Josh Dunkley and Stephen Coniglio.
Although most owners will have these players who will consistently perform each week, it's the players that have low ownership whilst still scoring strongly who could have an even bigger impact on your team, and more importantly against your opponents.
Check out below to see some of the 'point of difference' players that owners should consider heading into the 2022 season.
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Midfielders
Zach Merrett ($625,700) - 3% ownership
There is a plethora of elite midfielders to choose from in Supercoach, so it's understandable if some midfielders don't have a high ownership to start the season off.
However, Zach Merrett is at a staggeringly low 3% ownership despite averaging 115 points last season.
The ball magnet from the Bombers is one of the top midfielders in the competition, but is often one that is overlooked in Supercoach.
Merrett has averaged over 100 in the past six seasons, with three of those averaging over 110, highlighting his consistency.
At a price range similar to that of popular selections such as Sam Walsh and Christian Petracca, Merrett is a perfect point of difference in this situation.
The 26-year old finished off 2021 strong, averaging 129.5 Supercoach points per game in his last four games and has had a strong pre-season and is looming for another big campaign in 2022.
If Supercoach owners are looking for a reliable premium midfield option, then Merrett is your man.
Ollie Wines ($612,600) - 4% ownership
The reigning Brownlow medallist is currently at a seriously low 4% ownership on Supercoach, despite a 2021 campaign that saw him average 112.5 which included 16 scores over 100 in his 22 games.
It is surprising that the tough Port Adelaide midfielder's ownership is so low given his impressive season last year, but Supercoach owners have opted for other options around the 600k mark including Tom Mitchell and Darcy Parish.
This leaves the door open for Supercoach owners to pounce on Wines whilst not many others have him in their side.
The bull midfielder had 37 disposals against Adelaide on Saturday, which equated to 118 Supercoach points, which is a great performance in the lead up to the season.
The 27-year old has only been Supercoach relevant in the past couple of seasons, but Wines is well and truly in the prime of his career, so he is a reliable pick for those willing to spend the cash to get a one-up on their opponents to start the 2022 Supercoach season.
Matt Crouch ($482,000) - 4% ownership
The ball-winning Adelaide midfielder has been forgotten about due to injuries that have kept him out since the 2020 season.
However, at $482k, Crouch is an absolute steal at that price.
Supercoach owners should remember that Crouch has averaged over 100 in the past four seasons he has played, including two seasons averaging over 110, so his scoring capacity is much higher than any other player around that price.
The 26-year old averaged over 32 disposals for an astonishing three-season span between 2017-2019 that saw him acquire an All-Australian blazer in 2017.
Crouch has had a clean bill of health this pre-season and had 31 disposals in the Crows' pre-season clash against Port Adelaide, which is a perfect tune-up for the ball magnet as he looks to make his long-awaited return to footy in Round 1.
SuperCoach owners will not find him at a cheaper price, so hop on now, especially with his low ownership.
