9 games, 51-point average, $204,400. Johnson is the kind of pick that separates the top 1% of SuperCoach teams from everyone else.
The Numbers
50.6 from 9 games at Essendon Bombers. 13.1 disposals, 3.6 marks, 1.3 tackles per game — a sustainable scoring profile that suggests the average is real, not inflated by a couple of outlier scores.
At 19, the second-year jump is the most reliable phenomenon in SuperCoach. Players who average 50-60 in year one routinely push to 70-80 in year two..
Role & Opportunity
Essendon Bombers have invested in Johnson, and that investment translates to game time. The role is locked — he is in their best 22.
Hearing good things from Essendon about Johnson’s off-season development. Added size and endurance, which should translate directly to higher scoring output.
SuperCoach Verdict
Strong monitor — the price is right if preseason confirms the role. At $204,400, needs 38 to hold value — he averaged 51 last year, so there is margin..
Betting Angle
Johnson’s lines will be set off 9-game data — small samples create edges. Disposal markets look particularly interesting given the role expansion expected in 2026.
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