Ed Richards’ importance to the Western Bulldogs goes far beyond the eye test and for fantasy coaches, his profile is becoming increasingly hard to ignore.
In this episode of the Top 50 Most Relevant Players Countdown, MJ Want is again joined by MiniMonk to unpack why Ed Richards ranks at #37 heading into the 2026 AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach season.
We dive into what makes Richards such a critical piece of the Bulldogs’ ball movement, highlighting his elite ball use, decision-making, and ability to influence scoring chains. While his game naturally translates more cleanly to SuperCoach scoring, we explore why he still holds relevance in AFL Fantasy, particularly across key stretches of the season.
A major focus of the discussion is Richards’ post–midseason bye run, where an elite fixture opens the door for significant scoring upside, to the point where he could realistically be one of the highest scoring midfielders over the back half of the year.
Key discussion points include:
Why Richards is so vital to the Bulldogs’ transition game
How elite ball use boosts his SuperCoach ceiling
The gap between his SuperCoach and AFL Fantasy scoring
Role security and midfield responsibility
How to plan for Richards around the midseason bye
Whether he’s a finish-strong target for classic and draft formats
If you’re mapping out fixture-based strategy, late-season surges, or searching for value through role and efficiency, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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