It's that time of year again SuperCoaches, where the comp is open to all and teams are in their early rendition as we eagle eye rookies and monitor training reports.
It's safe to say that 2022 offers a plethora of formidable rookie selections, especially in the midfield with solid defensive options not far behind.
Conversely, there is also an assortment of fallen premiums and mid-priced threats that appear worth the gamble as we all search for a desperate leg up on our fellow SuperCoaches.
Add in the new rule changes where trades can now be used with less caution and players can be awarded DPP status in-season, and the typical blueprint for success is now in disarray.
To better assess where your team lies in the scheme of the greater SuperCoach community, the team at Zero Hanger has provided an early look into their sides and provided a snapshot into their methodology.
Defenders
Giants star Lachie Whitfield seems to be a unanimous selection in defence, while Hawks pair Will Day and James Sicily are also popular premium selections down back.
As far rookies, Port Adelaide draftee Josh Sinn frames as a must-have given his chances to feature in Round 1, while Magpies pair Will Kelly and Charlie Dean are also well-favoured among coaches.
Mitch Keating
Harris Maglis
Will Guthrie
Anthony Talliopoulos
Sam Harvey
Midfielders
The engine room sees plenty of variability between both premiums and rookies, with Demons star Clayton Oliver and young Blues onballer Sam Walsh among the popular picks.
No.1 pick Jason Horne-Francis is a prominent feature, along with highly-touted Collingwood teenager Nick Daicos.
Jye Caldwell, Matt Rowell, Caleb Serong and Matt Crouch also feature as mid-priced options in midfield.
Mitch Keating
Harris Maglis
Will Guthrie
Anthony Talliopoulos
Sam Harvey
Jack Fitzpatrick
Rucks
'Set and forget' may be a thing of the past, with no coaches opting for the pairing of Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy at R1 and R2.
Giants ruckman Braydon Preuss has emerged as a big feature, whether that be at R2 or on the bench.
Sean Darcy, Rowan Marshall, Nic Naitanui and Luke Jackson have found spots on the field, with the latter offering DDP status as a RUC/FWD.
Young Roo Charlie Comben and Port tall Sam Hayes also firm as suitable options for the bench.
Mitch Keating
Harris Maglis
Will Guthrie
Anthony Talliopoulos
Sam Harvey
Jack Fitzpatrick
Forwards
Josh Dunkley and Mitch Duncan are popular selections among the forwards given their likely rotations through midfield.
Returning from injury and priced as a bargain, Jade Gresham, Stephen Coniglio, Cameron Rayner and Charlie Curnow frame as common options.
Elijah Hollands is one of the most selected players after missing the entire 2021 season, offering a flexible option with his MID/FWD status.
Mitch Keating
Harris Maglis
Will Guthrie
Anthony Talliopoulos
Sam Harvey
Jack Fitzpatrick
