AFL SuperCoach 2026 Forward Tier List is here. We break down the most relevant forwards for the season ahead and help you decide who to pick, who to avoid, and who could be league winners.

In this episode we cover forward rankings, premium targets, value picks, breakout candidates and potential traps so you can build a stronger starting squad and gain an early edge in 2026.

If you're planning your AFL SuperCoach forward line, this is the complete strategy guide you need.

What we cover:

• Forward tier rankings for 2026

• Must-have premiums

• Mid-price value plays

• Breakout candidates

• Players to avoid

• Forward line strategy and structure

Drop your thoughts in the comments — who are your must-have forwards this year?

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0:00 INTRO: The Horse x Deadly + How We’re Structuring AFL SuperCoach Forwards

2:34 FORWARD TIER LIST EXPLAINED: Must Have, Cash Gen, Good Start, Needs Luck, Avoid

2:52 JOSH RACHELE: Midfield role or forward trap? CBAs, Rankin impact

4:54 ISAAC RANKINE: Round 1 suspension, starting risk and trade-in timing

6:03 SAMMY LALOR: Year 2 breakout? Price, CBAs, cash generation case

8:45 KOZZY PICKETT: Upside vs floor, Melbourne factor, role watch

10:32 CONNOR BUDARICK: Bulldogs role, DPP angle, why it’s a gamble

11:32 DEV ROBERTSON: West Coast inside mid role, top cash gen if named

12:30 BREAKING NEWS: Matt Rowell injury update and flow-on effects

13:03 CHRISTIAN PETRACCA: Suddenly viable? CBAs spike, early matchups + early bye

15:03 JAMARRA UGLE-HAGAN: Cheap price but selection/availability concerns

16:33 LUKE DOVASTON: Cash gen profile, scoring volatility chat

17:20 CONNOR MCDONALD: Hawthorn midfield time, role reality check

18:32 Sponsor: Stromcrete (driveways, slabs, concrete) + discount mention

18:59 MUST START GREEN TIER: Harry Sheezel lock button

19:31 JOEL FREIJAH: “The Fridge” POD, CBA sample, value case

20:35 FINN MACRAE: High ownership fade, not training with A’s warning

21:11 RILEY THILTHORPE: Key forward who can break SuperCoach volatility

22:38 LEO LOMBARD: Rookie cash cow potential, role projection

23:19 LATRELL PICKETT: Rookie target? Role, CBAs, cash gen case

24:17 SAM FLANDERS: Set and forget forward line cornerstone

25:25 JACOB NEWTON: West Coast rookie, safe starter profile

26:13 BRENT DANIELS: Giants midfield opportunity with injuries, upside vs floor

27:13 BRAYDEN COOK: Adelaide role change hopes fade, current avoid

28:06 TOBIN MURRAY: Wing role, cash gen potential, risk of low scores

29:10 TODD MARSHALL: Half-back + kickouts shock, top cash gen alert

30:01 ADAM TRELOAR: Injury risk, role concerns, “needs things to go right”

30:52 SID DRAPER: Round 1 doubt, wait-and-see rookie call

31:27 MATTAES PHILIPPOU: Body risk but massive cash gen upside if fit

32:24 SAM DARCY: Top 6 forward case, structure/bye considerations

33:44 WRAP UP: Tier list recap

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