Every preseason, MJ Want ranks the 50 players who will shape your AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach season. Not the 50 best players. The 50 most relevant.
Price, role, position and risk all count. A cheap breakout can matter more than a proven premium, and that’s exactly what this list is built to sort out.
The 2026 countdown ran daily from 1 January to 19 February, one player per episode, with a guest from the fantasy community alongside MJ. Harry Sheezel took the top spot.
The full 2026 list
| Rank | Player | Guest | Released | Episode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Harry Sheezel | Kane | 19 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #2 | Zak Butters | Rowan | 18 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #3 | Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera | Damo | 17 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #4 | Sam Flanders | Dossy | 16 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #5 | Connor Rozee | Lewy | 15 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #6 | Nick Daicos | Jordox | 14 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #7 | Marcus Bontempelli | Swiz | 13 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #8 | Jordan Dawson | Bails | 12 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #9 | Tristan Xerri | Dylan | 11 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #10 | Errol Gulden | Liam | 10 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #11 | Tim English | Vams | 9 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #12 | Lachie Whitfield | CentreBounce | 8 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #13 | Jye Caldwell | JD | 7 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #14 | Finn Callaghan | Pig | 6 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #15 | Andrew Brayshaw | Jordy D’Sena | 5 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #16 | Hayden Young | MiniMonk | 4 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #17 | Bailey Smith | Draft Bible | 3 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #18 | Brodie Grundy | Jordox | 2 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #19 | Jack Sinclair | Al Paton | 1 Feb 2026 | Watch |
| #20 | Jordan Clark | Damo | 31 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #21 | Jagga Smith | Pommy | 30 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #22 | Isaac Heeney | Kane | 29 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #23 | Max Gawn | Pig Mentality | 28 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #24 | Will Ashcroft | JD | 27 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #25 | Adam Treloar | Rowan | 26 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #26 | Caleb Serong | MiniMonk | 25 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #27 | Matt Rowell | Holmsey | 24 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #28 | Mattaes Philippou | Bails | 23 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #29 | Hugh McCluggage | DR | 22 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #30 | Lachie Ash | Draft Doctors | 21 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #31 | Josh Dunkley | Bails | 20 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #32 | Zach Merrett | Liam | 19 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #33 | Max Holmes | Tim Michell | 18 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #34 | Colby McKercher | Kane | 17 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #35 | Miles Bergman | Lewy | 16 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #36 | Keidean Coleman | Jordox | 15 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #37 | Ed Richards | MiniMonk | 14 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #38 | Kysaiah Pickett | MiniMonk | 13 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #39 | Sam Walsh | Janath | 12 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #40 | Christian Petracca | Mitch Casey | 11 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #41 | Noah Anderson | Jordox | 10 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #42 | Izak Rankine | Rowan | 9 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #43 | Brent Daniels | LemonDT | 8 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #44 | Nic Newman | Pommy | 7 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #45 | Darcy Parish | Liam | 6 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #46 | Deven Robertson | Jordox | 5 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #47 | Harvey Langford | Kane | 4 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #48 | Bailey Dale | MiniMonk | 3 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #49 | Sam Draper | DR | 2 Jan 2026 | Watch |
| #50 | Harley Reid | MiniMonk | 1 Jan 2026 | Watch |
Watch #1: Harry Sheezel
The 10 who just missed
Ten players sat right on the edge of the top 50. MJ breaks down why they were close, and what needs to change for them to matter in 2026. Watch: 10 Players Who Just Missed the 50 Most Relevant
FAQ
Who is #1 in the 50 Most Relevant for 2026?
Harry Sheezel. MJ Want and Kane broke down why he tops the 2026 list in the final episode of the countdown, released on 19 February 2026.
What is the 50 Most Relevant?
It’s the Coaches Panel preseason countdown of the 50 players who matter most for your AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach decisions. Relevance isn’t just scoring. Price, role, position and risk all count.
Who were the top five in 2026?
Harry Sheezel at #1, Zak Butters at #2, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera at #3, Sam Flanders at #4 and Connor Rozee at #5.
Where can I listen to every episode?
Every episode is on the Coaches Panel YouTube channel and in the Coaches Panel podcast feed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Previous editions
The 50 Most Relevant has run every preseason since 2019. You can find earlier countdowns in the 50 Most Relevant archive.
