Mid-pricers win seasons — and ruin them. Every year there’s a handful of names sitting awkwardly between “obvious value” and “trap,” and 2026 is no different.
From hype machines like Harley Reid to proven scorers with question marks like Stephen Coniglio and Adam Treloar, these are the players splitting SuperCoach sides right now. Here’s one clear reason to pick them — and one serious reason to hesitate.
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Harley Reid
Harley Reid
Pro: Generational talent with a contested, tackle-heavy profile that screams SuperCoach upside. If he gets sustained midfield exposure, the ceiling is enormous.
Con: Attitude/discipline concerns. Had a few brain fades last season — suspensions or ill-discipline could hurt availability and trust (and plays for WCE…)
Lachlan Blackiston
Lachlan Blackiston
Pro: Currently defender-only, which is rare for a ruck-type. If/when he gains DEF/RUC status during the season, his flexibility becomes a huge structural advantage.
Con: Role certainty and security and awkward price point. If he’s not the clear No.1 ruck or shares duties heavily, scoring may not justify starting him.
Steven Coniglio
Stephen Coniglio
Pro: Proven 100+ scorer when fit and playing pure midfield. At the right price, he represents genuine underpriced premium upside.
Con: Durability and role history. Has been shifted forward before, and soft tissue concerns linger.
Adam Treloar
Adam Treloar
Pro: Ball magnet who can post 120+ when inside. If centre bounce numbers are strong early, he smashes value.
Con: Role unpredictability and health. Wing time or managed minutes can make him frustratingly inconsistent.
Jordan De Goey
Jordan De Goey
Pro: Explosive midfielder-forward who scores heavily when attending CBAs. Has genuine match-winning SuperCoach ceiling.
Con: Injury/suspension history and fluctuating midfield time make him difficult to trust across a full season.
Sam Lalor
Sam Lalor
Pro: Powerful contested junior with strong scoring traits. If given midfield opportunity early, he could generate cash quickly.
Con: Limited AFL-level experience (and plays for Richmond). Stepping up to senior level often brings inconsistency and role uncertainty.
Charlie Curnow
Charlie Curnow
Pro: Elite key forward who could be fed quality ball from players like Errol Gulden and Isaac Heeney, boosting scoring opportunities and ceiling.
Con: Key forward volatility. Even elite talls are heavily supply-dependent and prone to scoring swings.
Josh Rachele
Josh Rachele
Pro: X-factor forward with increasing midfield exposure. Tackles and scoreboard impact give him upside beyond a typical small forward.
Con: If locked deep forward, week-to-week volatility remains a concern.
Harry Rowston
Harry Rowston
Pro: Inside midfielder with strong work rate and contested game. If CBAs increase, price could look very cheap.
Con: Midfield competition and role uncertainty may restrict consistent opportunity, and the price is super awkward.
Connor Macdonald
Connor Macdonald
Pro: Versatile runner capable of wing/mid growth. A slight role bump could push him 15–20 points above price.
Con: Has hovered around mid-tier output before — without genuine role change, he may plateau.
Final Word
Mid-pricers aren’t about safety — they’re about conviction. Get two or three right and you’re ahead of the pack by Round 6. Miss badly, and you’re burning trades fixing structure instead of climbing rankings. The key isn’t avoiding risk — it’s backing the right kind of risk. So which of these names are you willing to ride with… and which feel like traps waiting to happen?
BEN@AFLSC360
