{"url":"https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2","title":"SuperCoach DPP locks, cusps after Round 5","domain":"heraldsun.com.au","imageUrl":"https://images.pexels.com/photos/163398/football-american-football-canadian-university-canadian-football-163398.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=650&w=940","pexelsSearchTerm":"Australian football players","category":"Sports","language":"en","slug":"5d92b320","id":"5d92b320-6ca8-4c9e-ac33-5637d9900bf2","description":"Article previews SuperCoach players likely to gain dual-position status (DPP) after Round 5 based on Champion Data time-in-position stats.","summary":"## TL;DR\n- Article previews SuperCoach players likely to gain dual-position status (DPP) after Round 5 based on Champion Data time-in-position stats.\n- **Deven Robertson (FWD)** at **88% MID** and **Connor Budarick (FWD)** at **99% DEF** are locks for DPP if eligible.\n- DPP adds team flexibility for trades and structure two weeks before Gather Round, helping coaches fix early imbalances.\n\n## The story at a glance\nHerald Sun outlines which AFL SuperCoach players are set for position changes after Round 5, using exclusive time-in-position data from Champion Data. Key names include rookies like **Deven Robertson** and **Jai Serong**, premiums like **Marcus Bontempelli** and **Tanner Bruhn**, plus others such as **Connor Budarick**, **Rowan Marshall**, and **Jason Horne-Francis (JFH)**. It's reported now as Round 5 is the last before DPP review, with changes due post-Gather Round.\n\n## Key points\n- Champion Data assigns DPP after Rounds 5, 11, 17 if a player spends **35%+** game time in a second position and has played at least **three matches** by Round 5.[[1]](https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2)\n- **Locks**: **Deven Robertson (FWD-88% MID)** eligible post-suspension; **Connor Budarick (FWD-99% DEF)** boosted by role shift to Bulldogs; **Jai Serong (DEF-88% MID)** strong rookie scoring **$56k** price rise; **Tom Blamires (MID-68% DEF)**; **Rowan Marshall (RUC-45% FWD)** despite low output; **Sam Flanders (FWD-74% MID)**; **Mattaes Phillipou (FWD-74% MID)**; **Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (DEF-72% MID)**; **Ollie Florent (MID-99% DEF)**; **Luke Parker (MID-96% DEF)** averaging **114** as half-back.[[1]](https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2)\n- **On the cusp**: **Todd Marshall (FWD-87% DEF)** needs one more game; **Tanner Bruhn (MID-27% DEF)** up from **13%**; **Josh Rachele (FWD-63% MID)** at **64-65%** CBAs; **Jason Horne-Francis (MID-47% FWD)** cut-price option; **Touk Miller (MID-52% FWD)**; **Chad Warner (MID-37% FWD)**.[[1]](https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2)\n- **No chance**: **Marcus Bontempelli (MID-21% FWD)** locked in midfield at **85%** CBAs vs Essendon.[[1]](https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2)\n\n## Details and context\nSuperCoach DPP changes come from Champion Data tracking where players spend time on ground, typically needing **35%** in a non-primary position. This first update post-Round 5 helps early-season teams balance lines—e.g., FWD-MID rookies like Robertson free up bench spots for cash generation.[[1]](https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2)\n\nRookies dominate locks due to flexible roles, while premiums like Parker (**ex-mid to half-back**) surprise with high percentages. Eligibility requires three games, so injured or rotated players like Todd Marshall risk missing out.\n\nArticle includes a searchable tool for all players' stats, noting risks like byes (Saints for Marshall/Phillipou) or role shifts (Bontempelli dominating CBAs kills FWD hope).\n\n## Key quotes\nNone sourced directly; article uses analysis like \"Surely not?\" on **Tanner Bruhn**'s DEF chance and \"Brownlow Bont might be finally happening\" for **Bontempelli**.[[1]](https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2)\n\n## Why it matters\nDPP unlocks trade flexibility and fixes structure issues like excess mids or weak benches after four rounds.  \nCoaches gain options to hold cash cows (e.g., **Robertson** at F8 swinging MID) or target premiums like cut-price **Horne-Francis** as FWD.  \nWatch Gather Round lineups and Round 6 roles, as final time decides locks—changes hit post-Round 6 but depend on Round 5 play.","hashtags":["#afl","#supercoach","#dpp","#positionchanges","#fantasyfootball","#rookies"],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2","title":"Original article"},{"url":"https://www.codesports.com.au/afl/supercoach-news/supercoach-position-changes-whos-in-line-for-dpp-after-round-5/news-story/321d648cf20fb42f7ea4d11d70e923f2","title":""}],"viewCount":2,"publishedAt":"2026-04-08T02:17:52.135Z"}