Podcasts about fantasy classic

The AAMI Community Series is completed and there are a whole heap of takeaways to discuss. Every game is reviewed with the Fantasy numbers analysed. The key names that have come in - or moved out - of The Traders' Fantasy Classic teams and those Draft ranking adjustments are discussed. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode Guide 2:00 - Geelong v Essendon. 7:10 - Richmond v Collingwood. 15:00 - Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs. 25:20 - Brisbane Lions v Adelaide. 33:10 - GWS Giants v Carlton. 42:25 - Gold Coast v Sydney. 48:10 - St Kilda v Port Adelaide. 57:30 - West Coast v North Melbourne. 1:10:30 - Fremantle v Melbourne. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's face it, we've all got Jack Macrae, Bailey Smith and Caleb Daniel in our Fantasy Classic sides. But who sits beside them? The Traders chat through who should be F1, where the value lies and the strategy you should look at. They also discuss the draft rankings for the forwards in a position where the numbers fall away quickly. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:15 - Lock in Jack Macrae, Bailey Smith and Caleb Daniel. 4:40 - Is Jason Horne-Francis a good shout as F1 with Port's early draw? 9:55 - Liam Baker and Jack Graham appear to have upside in their roles. 11:40 - Can we see a 90-plus from Izak Rankine as a first choice midfielder? 13:15 - Ryley Sanders looks like a steal. 18:10 - Roy is keen to select Jack Silvagni as his F6. 20:15 - Eagles could dominate our FWD lines. 25:05 - Cash Cows. 29:45 - Jake Waterman joins the boys. 41:00 - When the first forwards will go off the board in Draft. 47:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 53:00 - Where does Matt Kennedy sit as an option? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two on-field positions in Fantasy Classic bring as much discussion as the other lines. Do we back in Xerri as a set-and-forget option? Who offers the value? What's the preferred Draft day strategy for the big men? Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Are we chasing a structure that has worked in the past? 3:20 - Rowan Marshall is a fade. 5:00 - Are we locking in Tristan Xerri? 7:25 - Calvin flags Max Gawn as a potential R2. 11:25 - After a down year, is there upside in Tim English? 14:00 - Do we pick other top end options? 17:35 - Roy is all over Tom De Koning as his R2. 24:20 - Jordon Sweet is an interesting option. 26:05 - What is going to happen with the Fremantle rucks? 28:50 - Who can we lock in as a bench option? 34:00 - The Traders rank the top 12 rucks for Draft. 41:38 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:30 - Can do you a bye round pivot to Kieren Briggs? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Picking defenders has been a bit of a head scratcher so far this pre-season with only a couple of 'must-have' players and plenty of options to consider depending on Fantasy Classic structure. As we can see in Draft rankings, there's plenty of depth and ability to post big scores. Matt Roberts from the Swans joins the boys to chat through his Fantasy stocks and he gives some intel on his team mates. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:30 - Roy says defenders will separate the good teams. 4:50 - Jayden Short and Callum Mills are the early DEF locks. 6:40 - Is Keidean Coleman an option? 8:05 - Roy's defenders revealed led by Harry Sheezel. 11:00 - You'll get what you pay for with Jack Sinclair. 13:50 - Other value options to consider. 18:05 - Sam De Koning is one to watch for role. 20:30 - Rookie watchlist. 25:25 - Matt Roberts joins the show to discuss his pre-season. 28:20 - Where will Callum Mills play? 30:15 - Dean Cox hasn't changed too much. 31:30 - Cheap Swans to consider. 33:50 - Fantasy Draft thoughts. 37:35 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 43:05 - Thoughts on Arie Schoenmaker. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Cats. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:25 - Bailey Smith is the most selected player in Fantasy Classic. 4:35 - How does Max Holmes score his points? 5:55 - Tom Stewart's midfield numbers boost his average. 7:10 - Keep an eye on Lawson Humphries. 8:00 - Ruck stats for Sam De Koning are great. 11:15 - Gryan Miers the top Cats FWD. 11:55 - How good was Shaun Mannagh when he returned? 13:20 - Cash cow options. 14:25 - Cam Guthrie offers some value if he is playing each week. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is a long pre season, but Holmesy is back with another episode of the Holmes Files. It is December, but we are days away from AFL Fantasy opening, The Traders beginning their club previews and the 50 most relevant beginning. After speaking with the winner of AFL Fantasy classic in 2024 on the last episode, Tom Hales the coach of "PomUnited" joined Holmesy to discuss his epic season where he led the comp from round 13, getting pipped at the post.On this episode, Holmesy takes a deep dive into the thought process behind what made Tom so successful in 2024. We discuss the important early bye round strategy, dissect his trading strategy and how he set himself up to be successful, how he capitalised during the mid season byes, and some of the mistakes he made that ultimately had him finish in second place. We also take a quick look into the upcoming 2025 season and some strategy behind how we look to build our squads. Enjoy!This episode was brought to you by Magic Sports. Magic Sports have a number of new products to help take your fantasy games to the next level:AFL Fantasy Team PickerBolter is a platform that allows you to pick your AFL Fantasy classic side before the game has opened. Not only that, there are a number of awesome features for you to help build your starting squads:- tool for preseason to help select your starting squad- save down multiple versions- put in projected averages and see cash gen and scoring potential of each version- bye detector, priced at, breakevens and other advanced stats- http://picker.bolter.teamSlyder- plenty happening in the draft space in 2025 and Slyder has something for every drafter- customised leagues, including trading draft picks, custom bye round scores and utility positions - all free- tools for your draft, mock draft lobby, ranks, weekly waiver wire articles- single entry survivor comp - free entry and prizes on offer- http://slyder.teamFollow us on X:The PODPOD: @podpodAFLHolmesy: @HolmesyheroesLewy: @LewyAFStatesman: @Statesman33Harmey: @jonharmeyDos: @HKdosTom: @Tom_Hales_

The positions have landed and the prices are being calculated. Roy ranks each position for his Rollin' 22 with a few surprises while the salary cap of $17,800,000 is revealed with the magic number of approximately 10280 making Rowan Marshall over $1.2 million! Crazy. Rookie scores are discussed plus a great chat with Jaiden Popowski who is now working with AFL Fantasy! AFL Fantasy will launch soon! Subscribe to the podcast and follow on social media for more updates ahead of launch. Episode guide 1:30 - Positions have been revealed. 3:40 - Jason Horne-Francis is a big name to gain FWD status. 5:30 - 33 defenders averaged over 80 last season compared to seven forwards. 7:15 - Roy announces his Rollin' 22 starting with defenders. 12:45 - Errol Gulden is Roy's M1. 15:00 - Rowan Marshall and Tristan Xerri are the top rucks. 17:15 - Roy is getting 'unwanted Dogs' from the RSPCA. 24:10 - The Fantasy Classic salary cap is $17.8 million. 28:50 - Jaiden Popowski shares what his new role is with AFL Fantasy. 31:35 - New projections are coming to Fantasy Classic and Draft. 34:10 - Win probability is coming to head-to-head matches. 37:00 - Jaiden has been working on new scoring systems named 'Impact' and 'Prestige'. 41:10 - Injury reserve is something Jaiden will add to his Draft league settings. 42:45 - Sam Lalor will be priced at $340k. 45:20 - VFL stats for Levi Ashcroft were huge. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people enjoy a long off-season, but for many die hard AFL Fantasy coaches the pre season can be one of the most exciting times of the year! Holmesy has decided to dust off the mics and bring you a special Holmes File episode - sitting down with Chris the coach of "Noeyedeer5" to discuss his epic fantasy season that concluded with him driving away in a brand new Toyota Hilux! A staple for many fantasy coaches pre-season, join us as we learn from the reigning champ.On this episode, Holmesy takes a deep dive into the thought process behind what made Chris so successful in 2024. We discuss the important early bye round strategy, dissect his trading strategy and how he set himself up to be successful, how he capitalised during the mid season byes, and the epic trading that saw him take out first place. Discussing all things strategy and philosophy, this episode is not one to be missed. Welcome back AFL Fantasy!Follow us on X:The PODPOD: @podpodAFLHolmesy: @HolmesyheroesLewy: @LewyAFStatesman: @Statesman33Harmey: @jonharmeyDos: @HKdosChris: @chrisburnham5

The fixture for next season has landed, the trade period is over and The Traders have started thinking about AFL Fantasy 2025! There has been a lot happening behind the scenes and Matt Jeffries, the product manager, joins Calvin, Roy and Warnie to chat through some exciting developments that is sure to make Fantasy Draft league commissioners and coaches excited. AFL Fantasy will launch soon! Subscribe to the podcast and follow on social media for more updates ahead of launch. Episode guide 2:15 - Opening Round and the early byes are back. 5:40 - Mid-season byes are now over five weeks. 6:50 - Keidean Coleman, Will Ashcroft and Levi Ashcroft have the round three bye. 8:45 - Thursday night games for the first 23 rounds. 11:10 - Matt Jeffries talks exciting game updates 13:15 - "We are rebuilding AFL Fantasy Draft from scratch". 15:00 - Heavily inspired by Sleeper, the Draft Board is a big change. 17:45 - Pre-Draft pick trading, Keeper trading and more is coming. 19:20 - Flex/utility position is coming to Draft. 21:25 - New custom scoring presets will be available. 24:15 - Full Dynasty league functionality is in the roadmap. 28:00 - Fantasy Classic rebuild will be happening in 2026. 30:30 - Ex-Dogs Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel are the most relevant traded players. 37:25 - Does James Sicily get a bump in points? 41:00 - New Eagle Liam Baker could offer value. 44:15 - James Peatling and Isaac Cumming are now Crows. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some super powers, some fantasy drafts, some tag team classic. I had a good time with this one.

One thing The Traders can agree on is that the forwards is the hardest position for both Fantasy Classic and Draft this season. Does Jack Macrae hold on as the No.1 forward? Or can Sam Flanders get the role that propels him to the top? The Sun joins the podcast as they boys run through all you need to know about the forward line. Episode guide 1:30 - Roy offers up his advice for the forwards with a set of rules. 3:15 - The structure of the forward-line is "nothing to write home about". 6:35 - Nat Fyfe is back in the midfield and in serious contention for a FWD spot. 10:30 - Besides No.1 Draft pick Harley Reid, what other rookies are there to consider? 14:50 - Caleb Windsor is a good chance to play for the Dees. 18:30 - Jack Macrae (34 per cent) and Sam Flanders (37 per cent) are the the most owned premium options in the forward-line. 22:10 - Should be be considering Caleb Daniel? 23:25 - Sam Flanders joins the show and reveals why his numbers increased at the end of last season. 26:50 - Flanders suggests that Alex Sexton could get that half-back spot after training the house down. 29:30 - "It could be anyone's day" in the midfield for the Suns. 32:30 - Should we pick Sexton? 35:00 - Roy reveals the best six forwards for the season in his Rollin' 22. 39:00 - Will Harley Reid be in the mix as a top forward? 42:45 - The boys chat through drafting strategy for the forwards. 44:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:40 - "No one who has made their team has said they love that" - Calvin on the forward-line. 53:00 - You want your mid-priced players to bust out a big score early. 55:30 - Jeremy Cameron is a key forward option that could be considered. 57:45 - What does the Bulldogs' midfield look like? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The full POD Squad is on deck for this fan-favourite episode, where the lads use a draft-style format to put together an AFL Fantasy Classic team from scratch.Like this episode? Follow us on Spotify or subscribe on Apple to stay up to date when a new episode is released!Want to sponsor us? Hit us up at podpodafl@outlook.com or find us on X via the links below.Follow us on X:PODPOD: @podpodAFLDos: @HKdosLewy: @LewyAFStatesman: @Statesman33Holmesy: @HolmesyheroesHarmey: @jonharmey

We were stoked to have AFL Fantasy open up last week with the earliest launch the game has seen! Roy, Calvin and Warnie jumped back in the studio to chat through their initial thoughts including Calvin's first cut of his team. Darren Carr, coach of Wise Ocean PODS, gives some tips after being the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic champion. Plenty of your questions are answered in a bumper episode to help you get set up prior to Christmas. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - AFL Fantasy is open! 2:30 - Recap of the rules for 2024. 5:00 - Calvin has locked Nick Daicos in his initial squad. 9:25 - Is Tristain Xerri a legitimate value option in the ruck? 12:05 - Who has Calvin selected over Taylor Adams? 17:00 - The most popular Fantasy Classic selections so far. 22:55 - Darren Carr, coach of Wise Ocean PODs, joins the show. 25:55 - "I'm not treating them like the regular byes". 28:25 - Zac Williams has 20-plus points upside according to the 2023 champion. 31:00 - Who makes Darren's ruck line up? 32:30 - What are The Traders' Christmas wishes? 37:10 - Does Sam Walsh's early price rises counter his early bye? 40:20 - How do we feel about $800k players filling out top midfield spots? 47:55 - Who goes after consensus No.1 pick Tim English on Draft day? 51:45 - When do you open your Christmas presents? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie get together to chat through the info that has come across their desks this week as we get ready for launch! A new salary cap, a new top-priced player and some new rules/tweaks to the game for a new season. Plenty is unpacked as we gear up for 2024 which will be here before we know it. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:30 - AFL Fantasy will start at round one rather than Opening Round in 2024. 4:45 - Price changes after round one will incorporate Opening Round scores. 7:00 -  Early byes will have best 18 and two trades in Classic. 11:15 - Plenty of options to consider for Draft leagues to manage the early byes. 15:00 - When will dual-position player updates occur in 2024? 17:50 - Tim English is the most expensive player in Fantasy Classic at $1,071,000. 22:00 - Harley Reid comes in at $300,000 while Colby McKercher is $297,000. 26:20 - Roy suggests Zac Williams' 30 per cent discount makes him value. 32:00 - Back in 2021, Touk Miller was the top averaging player and comes in well-underpriced. 35:40 - "Where do we sit with Jack Macrae?" 39:00 - Why did Isaac Cumming drop so many points? 42:30 - Plenty of names will be discussed in upcoming club preview articles starting on December 26. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of the 2024 fixture has dropped and the start to the year is going to be different to what we've seen before. Roy, Calvin and Warnie call an emergency podcast to chat through the Fantasy ramifications and possible solutions. One of Cal's ex-students, Colby McKercher, joins the show live in the studio ahead of next week's AFL Draft. The likely first round picks gives The Traders the lowdown on some of the best draftees that we should keep an eye on for our Fantasy teams. The boys also chat through the most relevant off-season moves. Episode guide 1:00 - The Opening Round is changing the way AFL Fantasy will be played in 2024. 3:50 - Warnie suggests we don't play in 'Round 0'. 5:15 - How the early byes look and possible Fantasy Classic rules. 7:50 - Brodie Grundy looks like a good buy this year, can you still start him with the early bye? 11:30 - Thoughts on whether price changes include Opening Round scores. 14:00 - Tips on how you can approach your Fantasy Draft league. 18:10 - Keeper leagues might consider editing scores and including 'Round 0' scores when their club has the bye. 20:20 - The mid-season byes follow the same strucutre as 2023. 24:50 - Colby McKercher joins the show. 27:00 - Calvin taught Colby at high school including another language. 29:30 - Where did Colby rank in Fantasy Classic this year? 31:00 - Colby averaged 11.7 in his nine Coates Talent League this year. 33:30 - Roy thinks a role off half-back could be good for Fantasy in his debut season. 39:00 - The most relevant players of the trade period are ranked with Brodie Grundy at the top with Max Gawn who will also benefit from the move. 41:30 - Tristan Xerri is another ruck to consider based on Todd Goldstein moving on. 45:00 - Roy has some thoughts on his bench ruck due to the fixture. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a huge week of scoring that saw Calvin add nearly 500 points to his score from last week, The Traders all jumped up the rankings... except Warnie. They cover the big issues coming out of the weekend including the return of Harry Sheezel through to picking Brayden Fiorini as an under-priced midfielder. Episode guide 1:30 - 33 players score 115 or more in round seven, up from 21 the week before. 5:30 - Calvin moved from 30k overall to 20k off the back of 2410. 7:00 - Rowan Marshall was a popular VC option and his 159 was well-received. 9:45 - What happened to Will Setterfield? 12:30 - There are teams that have a value of more than $20m in Fantasy Classic. 14:00 - Votes for the Cash Cow of the Year. 15:35 - News of the week including injuries to key players such as Luke Davies-Uniacke. 19:20 - There was plenty of drama around Rory Laird's availability this week. 24:30 - Toby McLean was the first player to be named as sub, but not get on this year. 27:45 - Gold Coast midfielder Brayden Fiorini has shown plenty of Fantasy game over the years and becomes a big target this week. 31:15 - Could you look at some other Suns including Rory Atkins? 38:00 - Calvin is keeping an eye on Mitch Duncan who is getting very cheap. 40:00 - Early trades and The Traders' trade plans. 42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:00 - Is Jayden Short value and will he get DEF status? 53:30 - Rory Laird v Sam Walsh v Noah Anderson. 58:00 - Tim Taranto and Clayton Oliver are the only players left who have scored 100 or more in every game. 1:01:30 - When deciding which rookies to dump, consider job security and their upcoming run. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ruck line up is looking to be tricky to nail down. Do you go vanilla and get the new set-and-forget combo of Tim English and Rowan Marshall? Or something different by going Scott Lycett-and-forget? A lot of name are discussed as The Traders try to nail down their two ruck spots. Michael Whiting from AFL.com.au gives us some fantastic intel from his trackwatching in Queensland and plenty of your questions are answered. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide   1:00 - The new app is available now on Apple and Android. 3:30 - Calvin's Fantasy Draft with his work mates is on this weekend and he shares how they came up with their draft order. 6:00 - Where does Harry Himmelberg go in Draft? 8:30 - Michael Whiting lets us know that Will Ashcroft will be a round one lock. 11:00 - Josh Dunkley is fitting in well. 12:15 - After a couple of years out of the game, Conor McKenna is making good progress. 16:00 - Darcy Wilmot is a borderline selection. 17:30 - How does the Suns' game plan affect Touk Miller this year? 20:00 - What can we expect from Matt Rowell? 22:00 - Jarrod Witts could be a safe ruck selection. 25:50 - The most popular Fantasy Classic ruck is Rowan Marshall. 28:30 - Which order does Roy have the rucks in the Rollin' 22. 32:00 - Darcy Cameron has the handy RUC/FWD status. 36:15 - Calvin is considering Scott Lycett as his R2. 44:30 - Are there any genuine bench options? 49:00 - The Traders reveal their current ruck set-up. 50:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 56:30 - Should we consider Sean Darcy? 59:30 - Are we concerned by Tim English's tough opening fixtures? 1:03:15 - Is this the year of Sam Draper? 1:06:00 - Where are Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy ranked in Draft? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first line we see when we open up our teams is defence. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the most popular selections, who the top picks will be and reveal how a typical backline will form in Fantasy Classic. Tom Doedee joins the boys to discuss what he learned in his debut AFL Fantasy season plus gives some insight on the Crows. AFL.com.au's Nathan Schmook gives the good word on West Coast and Fremantle this pre-season. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 5:00 - Warnie has some news on how the trading mechanism has been updated for 2023. 7:30 - In the event of a tie, there is a new tiebreaker rule for prizes. 9:00 - Nathan Schmook joins the boys to chat all things WA. 11:30 - "He'll be in my team for sure" - Schmooky is keen on Elliot Yeo. 14:00 - Reuben Ginbey is ready-made and may debut in round one. 17:00 - Fremantle's intra-club match sim saw Matthew Johnson become a good chance for selection. 19:35 - Can Hayden Young knock on the door as a top defender? 22:30 - How much ruck time will Luke Jackson get? 25:50 - Sam Docherty is Roy's No. 1 defender in his Rollin' 22. 30:30 - The most selected defender is Campbell Chesser, but there is a word or warning about him. 35:25 - Christian Salem and Elliot Yeo are the mid-priced players of choice in the backline. 39:00 - Some Draft sleepers to bump up your Draft rankings. 41:30 - AFL Fantasy ambassador Tom Doedee talks about what he learned from his first crack at Fantasy. 46:20 - "He's a monster that bloke" - Rory Laird will be in Doedee's team. 48:40 - Wayne Milera has been training with the backs and his Fantasy stocks are increasing. 55:35 - Will it be Jordan Dawson who takes the bulk of the kick-ins? 58:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.  1:01:00 - Calvin warns coaches away from going a point of difference for the sake of it. 1:05:40 - If a role in the backline was clear for Harry Himmelberg, he would be a lock for Roy. 1:08:00 - The Bombers' game plan could see ball movement slowed down which might be good for defenders. 1:12:15 - Will Jayden Short gain DEF status again? 1:14:00 - With extra depth in defence, can we hold off on picking defenders in Fantasy Draft? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ball Boys Mitch and Luke sit down with last year's overal Fantasy Classic champion Matt Mottram and pick his brain on how to best approach the AFL fantasy pre-season, how to pick a break out and other advice for those chasing the car in 2023.Join us for season 1 by making sure you are subscribed to wherever you listen to podcasts and on Youtube!Follow the boys on Twitter!Mitch - @ballboysfantasyLuke - @lukerogo17Matt - @mattmottramAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Holmesy sits down with the 2022 AFL Fantasy Classic runner-up, James, to discuss the ins and outs of his amazing season, what makes a good starting pick, and plenty more tips and tricks along the way. A proud owner of a number two hat himself, Holmesy asks all the big questions to provide insights into what it takes to be in the mix to win it all in the most competitive fantasy landscape we've ever seen. A great listen for fantasy coaches trying to take their game to the next level! Use the code 'PODPOD' on sign up for 20% off your Keeper League membership: keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/ Keeper League members gain access to CBA analysis, state league fantasy scores, kick-in data, a comprehensive draftee analysis for your rookie research, the Breakout Tracker, advanced spreadsheets for fantasy draft season, and much more!

Rory Laird is the highest priced player in Fantasy Classic. Do we start with him? Is he the No. 1 pick in Fantasy Draft? Calvin looks at his Crows and discusses other options such as Reilly O'Brien who could be one of the top rucks and relieves some memories of last year so he doesn't select someone despite his value. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holmesy sits down with the 2022 AFL Fantasy Classic winner Matt Mottram to talk about his phenomenal season, the strategies that earned him the Hilux, the highs and lows of leading the competition for most of the year, and some key insights and learnings along the way. Matt discusses what makes a good starting squad, why trading aggressively was a strategy that worked for him, the importance of trusting your gut, and his plans for 2023. Use the code 'PODPOD' on sign up for 20% off your Keeper League membership: keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/ Keeper League members gain access to CBA analysis, state league fantasy scores, kick-in data, a comprehensive draftee analysis for your rookie research, the Breakout Tracker, advanced spreadsheets for fantasy draft season, and much more!

Although Santa didn't bring the opening of AFL Fantasy for 2023 in time for Christmas, the special festive edition of The Traders' podcast is here to help you get prepared for the season ahead. Launch has been delayed until January, but Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through some of the recent news - including the new prices and the four bye rounds - while looking at some key names to consider next season. Roy reveals his first run of the Rollin' 22 and your Christmas wishes are discussed. 2022 champion Matt Mottram joins the boys for a quick chat. Pre-register now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au Episode guide 1:30 - Calvin is excited about being more present on Christmas Day. 5:00 - Warnie explains how the pricing works in Fantasy Classic. 9:15 - There are four weeks of byes and the usual bye rules will be in play for all of them. 13:00 - Pre-season injuries are already causing headaches with Sam Walsh and Ben King missing the early part of the season. 15:05 - Roy reveals his top six defenders in his Rollin' 22. 18:10 - Tim English is predicted to be the top ruck next year. 22:15 - Warnie thinks Josh Dunkley could be the best forward by up to 10 points. 27:00 - 2022 AFL Fantasy Classic winner joins the show. 30:30 - Matt will look for value for his top midfielder and avoid Rory Laird. 33:40 - Tips for coaches this pre-season. 35:15 - The Traders' Christmas wishes. 40:50 - Wazza hopes Toby McLean will be the Will Brodie of 2023. 42:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 44:00 - Can you go with Lloyd Meek as your R2? 49:05 - Is Jacob Hopper a trap? Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man gasps for breath as he is dragged from the ocean and given another chance. Living within a surreal, war-torn landscape and ever on the run through the swampy and threatening world of Basin, Scott McCulloch's un-named protagonist takes readers on a road story that is unsettling and stark.  And,  Discover or re-discover Earthsea, a vast archipelago of islands populated by wizards, dragons and shadowy creatures; it's the 1970s ground-breaking creation of fantasy writer Ursula Le Guin. Guests:  Scott McCulloch, author of debut novel, ‘Basin' Dr Lisa Bennett, senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, Flinders University   Our Random Reader - Chelsea   Other books that get a mention: ‘Four Fifty from Paddington' by Agatha Christie and 'The Great Hope' by Jessica Stanley currently sit on Cath's Tsundoku. Cath and Lisa discussed ‘Earthsea' by Ursula Le Guin in our classics segment. Chelsea's recommendations include 'Fish out of Water' by Kate Hendrick, 'The Yield' by Tara June Winch, 'Talking to My Country' by Stan Grant Music composed by Quentin Grant  SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES  Publisher of Basin, Black Inc Books:  Insta:@blackincbooks Facebook: BlackIncBooks Twitter: @BlackIncBooks  Dr Lisa Hannett:  Insta: @lisalhannettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man gasps for breath as he is dragged from the ocean and given another chance. Living within a surreal, war-torn landscape and ever on the run through the swampy and threatening world of Basin, Scott McCulloch's un-named protagonist takes readers on a road story that is unsettling and stark.  And,  Discover or re-discover Earthsea, a vast archipelago of islands populated by wizards, dragons and shadowy creatures; it's the 1970s ground-breaking creation of fantasy writer Ursula Le Guin. Guests:  Scott McCulloch, author of debut novel, ‘Basin' Dr Lisa Bennett, senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, Flinders University   Our Random Reader - Chelsea   Other books that get a mention: ‘Four Fifty from Paddington' by Agatha Christie and 'The Great Hope' by Jessica Stanley currently sit on Cath's Tsundoku. Cath and Lisa discussed ‘Earthsea' by Ursula Le Guin in our classics segment. Chelsea's recommendations include 'Fish out of Water' by Kate Hendrick, 'The Yield' by Tara June Winch, 'Talking to My Country' by Stan Grant Music composed by Quentin Grant  SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES  Publisher of Basin, Black Inc Books:  Insta:@blackincbooks Facebook: BlackIncBooks Twitter: @BlackIncBooks  Dr Lisa Hannett:  Insta: @lisalhannettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the end of the 2022 Toyota AFL Fantasy season and Roy, Calvin and Warnie wrap up a massive year which ended with a premiership for two of the boys. They run through how their teams went for the round and season. Fantasy Classic champion Matt Mottram joined the show to chat through his triumph and the new wheels he'll be putting in the garage. Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin lost plenty of players from his Draft team but nearly beat Warnie. 4:10 - Revenge was sweet when Calvinator defeated Warne Dawgs in Classic. 6:00 - Sam Walsh's late out hurt Warnie. 8:35 - The Norm Smith Medallist for many coaches this weekend was James Sicily. 12:10 - Tom Campbell's inclusion meant Rowan Marshall posted a shocking score. 16:00 - With the help of Scott's Wrapped website, the boys review their season. 20:20 - Which trades were nailed and failed? 23:15 - Matt Mottram talks about his win. 28:00 - Why Matt took his family rollerskating and how it affected his afternoon. 31:30 - What moves saw Matt set his team up for success. 37:40 - Rory Laird is awarded the Dane Swan Medal. 41:00 - Michael Barlow Medal for the Cash Cow of the Year is awarded to Nick Daicos. 46:50 - Calvin names up some players he believes will be good picks next year. Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Man of Steele will be missing a fair chunk of footy and the former million dollar man is an issue for 28% of Fantasy Classic coaches. We've got some Jack Steele reinforcements to chat about as well as plenty of other fantasy footy strategy. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 4:00 - Calvin is grilled over his Callum Mills stats at the SCG. 8:10 - The boys take a hit with their rankings this week. 10:25 - Jake Bowey gets Warnie's -3. 14:00 - Fantasy coaches are enjoying the 'sauces' they're getting from journos during the week. 17:15 - Which Trader has the highest team value? 19:30 - Tim English is likely to miss this week with the flu. 21:30 - Which ruck had 16 hitouts and scored 17 points? 25:00 - What options are there for the injured Jack Steele? 29:30 - Crisis creates opportunity. Roy suggests some value options, including Caleb Serong, for the Steele trade. 34:00 - The Traders' early trade thoughts. 36:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 39:10 - Could you ride a player from now until their bye and trade them then? 43:20 - Darcy Cameron is still a value option as is Sam Berry. 47:30 - Have we seen enough from Dustin Martin to pick him? 50:00 - The Traders' thoughts on Mitch Duncan as a FWD. 54:00 - Who goes first out of Nick Daicos, Daniel Rioli and Zak Butters. Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an epic round of footy ... it's a shame we can't say the same about our Toyota AFL Fantasy teams! It was a case of "here we go again" as some of the big dogs we paid up for struggled big time. Thank the Fantasy Gods for the rookies that came in scoring tons for fun! We've got our first two trades to use and it's all about fixing up mistakes. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 3:00 - Roy's son beat him by 200 points this week. 4:45 - The Traders' scores and rankings weren't exactly what they were expecting. 8:15 - George Hewett was one of the defenders who stood up. 11:10 - A trio of defenders get the -3 this week, led by Jack Crisp and his 51. 14:30 - The winner for round one scored 2281 in Fantasy Classic, but are left short on the bench. 17:40 - Popular rookie Sam De Koning will miss under concussion protocols. 20:15 - Some possible DPP additions are discussed. 23:00 - Popular trade options. 24:45 - The Traders reveal their early trade thoughts for Toyota. 26:35 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 29:25 - Calvin says to be wary of changing structure of your team based on one week of data. 31:30 - Ranking Patrick Lipinski, Tom Green and Jye Caldwell. 35:45 - Thoughts on Tristan Xerri's game. 40:40 - Roy has concerns on Aaron Hall despite his epic scoring. 44:20 - Can you drop Max Gawn for a cash grab? Is Tim English an option? 47:30 - How to determine who to hold and fold after round one. Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a treat we have just a few days out from the first lockout of 2022! Three former winners of AFL Fantasy Classic. Trent Sutcliffe (2020), James Robinson (2018) and Selby Lee-Steere (2017/18*) generously gave up their time to answer questions from social media to help coaches finalise their squads. A compelling listen. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - How James and Trent went in 2021. 3:00 - "Feel like I put in more work now than I did in 2017" - Selby isn't playing, but is producing is epic season guide. 4:25 - We've got a scarcity of rookies and may have to spend more on the bottom end players. 6:10 - What is the preferred ruck strategy? 8:45 - Do you take any cash into round one? 10:00 - How many rookies do you need to generate cash and how many points do you need from them? 11:45 - Could you go four deep with on-field rookies in the midfield? 14:15 - Zak Butters or Isaac Heeney? 16:20 - The verdict on Matt Crouch, Lachie Neale, Caleb Serong and Patrick Lipinski. 18:00 - Why Trent is disappointed that Justin McInerney and George Hewett performed so well in the pre-season. 21:05 - "Pick the best available" says Selby rather than trying to make your team unique based on ownership. 24:50 - Jack Crisp vs Jake Lloyd? 25:30 - What impact do they bye rounds have on initial team selection? 27:00 - How did they champions go in the last few rounds when they realised they were a shot at winning Fantasy Classic? 29:00 - Last minute advice for coaches finalising their teams this weekend. Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's ruck week and even though the three spots make up just one-tenth of our Fantasy Classic squads, there are a range of options being explored. We catch up with last year's runner-up and 2x top 10 finisher Kyle Holmes to discuss the big men. Also Heff from the Keeper League Podcast helps us out with things to know ahead of the second year of Draft keeper leagues. It's another bumper episode! Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:30 - There's plenty of tips from our reporters out of the practice matches. 5:40 - Dustin Martin scored a ton and didn't try. 8:15 - Justin Longmuir had positive words to say about Will Brodie. 11:10 - Andrew McGrath and Scott Pendlebury will add DPP. 15:00 - There could be a rookie crisis. 19:50 - Last year's runner up, Kyle Holmes, joins the boys. 22:15 - In 2021, Kyle started the season at 25,000th to come second. In 2018, he started strongly to hang onto a top 10 finish. 25:00 - "If you're hot on a premium and they don't score well in a practice match, don't think too much of it". 29:40 - Set and forget your rucks with Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn. 33:30 - There are plenty of flags for Jarrod Witt and Brayden Preuss. 40:15 - Warnie has some tips for commissioners to make sure their Draft day goes well. 43:00 - Heff from the Keeper League Podcast joins the show. 44:30 - Nick Daicos and Jason Horne-Francis are going earlier than they should in keeper leagues. 49:20 - Keep an eye on Conor Nash as a late round pick. 50:30 Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 55:30 - Roy was reminded to keep Josh Dunkley in his team no matter what. 59:00 - Would you pick Patrick Lipinski and George Hewett over Matt Rowell?  1:04:20 - Pick Isaac Heeney over Zak Butters. 1:08:45 - Lachie Weller is justifiable in both Fantasy Classic and Draft. Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the trickiest positions in AFL Fantasy this season are the forwards. Most premiums have question marks and there are a few value options to consider. We focus on the forward line in this week's episode with a surprise call from a highly selected cash cow and a former winner shares his line up. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - The pre-season edition of the AFL Record is out now in Victoria (17 Feb for the rest of the country). 3:45 - News from recent match sims. 6:30 - North Melbourne may play a couple of rucks in 2022. 8:40 - Roy is warming to some of the value forwards available. 10:30 - Elijah Hollands gives the boys a shock phone call as the most selected FWD in the competition. 13:20 - In an exclusive, Elijah reveals that he's signed a two-year contract extension. 16:00 - Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell are flying at the Suns. 20:15 - It looks like Jack Lukosius will have an important role to play in the forward-line. 24:00 - Josh Dunkley is the most selected premium MID/FWD in Fantasy Classic. 27:30 - All eyes will be on the super-cheap Cam Rayner and Will Brodie during the practice matches for role. 35:00 - Warnie tries to convince Roy and Calvin to jump aboard the Isaac Heeney train. 39:20 - While many are keen on Zak Butters, could Connor Rozee be a better value option? 43:15 - Dustin Martin is tracking towards 2017 form where he averaged 114. 46:00 - Dave Baker, coach of 2012 winning team Skinny Boys, joins the show. 48:30 - How has Dave's strategy changed since his win as the game has evolved. 52:20 - Mitch Duncan is Dave's F1. 56:35 - Which Swan is off the never-again list? 1:00:05 - What you should be looking for in the practice and AAMI Community Series games. 1:03:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 1:09:00 - The boys suggest just one rookie on field in the forward-line with potentially a $300k guy at F5. 1:12:25 - Is Charlie Curnow a better option than Cam Rayner? Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's all about the men in the middle today! The engineroom is where bulk Fantasy points are scored and are the backbone of your AFL Fantasy team. We'll chat to a hat winner from last year on what his midfield looks like and go straight to the source of one of the biggest ball magnets going around, Tom Mitchell the Fantasy Pig. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 0:40 - Roy has organised a ripping Fantasy Draft weekend for the Bacon Cup. 2:30 - Reports out of the Lions suggest Lachie Neale and Cam Rayner are looking like great Fantasy options. 5:40 - Scott Pendlebury is playing off half-back and taking in kick-ins. 8:50 - The two most popular midfielders in Fantasy Classic are rookies. 11:30 - Is Jack Steele worth the $1m asking price? 16:25 - "If he's there, he's there" - Calvin says if Matt Crouch is playing, you lock him in. 19:15 - Roy isn't confident on who he's got in the midfield of his Rollin' 22. 24:30 - Which midfielders with ownership of less than five per cent should you consider? 27:20 - DC from AFL Fantasy Hat Chat joins the show. 30:15 - Jy Simpkin is a smokey in DC's midfield. 35:30 - How many rookies does DC have on field? 39:00 - Ballmagnet Tom Mitchell jumps on the phone to chat Fantasy. 43:30 - How is James Worpel tracking as a potential Draft sleeper? 47:00 - Mitchell says Lachie Neale and Patrick Cripps are looking strong this pre-season. 48:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:50 - Which rookies can you safely play on your field? 55:20 - Is Adam Cerra an option? 58:40 - Elliot Yeo is looking like a great under-priced option. Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your starting point to building your NRL Fantasy classic team particularly for new or inexperienced players. How TK picks his classic team and the elements you need for a competitive team for rd 1. He also goes through key lessons and strategy learnt from 2021 and what your looking at in the preseason and trials.  Talking League Cup is open now with the league pin DVRFR5TJ jump in an have some fun with the crew. Find all our podcast episodes at www.talkingleaguepod.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They've got one of the two $1m players and their tackling midfielder appears to be the best of them. Will you be starting Jack Steele in your Fantasy Classic squad? Where do you take Rowan Marshall in Draft? What about other under-priced midfielders like Brad Crouch and Zak Jones? Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Jack Steele is under-priced according to Roy. 2:55 - So much of the Rowan Marshall selection 'rides' on another big man. 5:30 - Is Jade Gresham worth a look with hid DPP? 8:20 - Can you draft Jack Billings with the hope he gains FWD status? 9:45 - Some big CBA stats helps sell Brad Crouch. 12:00 - Zak Jones was a round 23 trade in option for 2021 winner Ashlea. 14:50 - Why did Calvin highlight Dan Hannebery? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a new-look PODPOD for season 2022, The Statesman joins us as a weekly co-host to talk all things AFL Fantasy Classic! A five-time top 100 finisher in fantasy footy, The Statesman's best finish came in 2018, where he finished 3rd overall. He's here to reveal his secrets for success, revealing his top 5 tips for AFL Fantasy Classic coaches using a formula he's crafted over his many, many, many, many, many years (Get it? Because he's old). Dossy then reveals 2 PODs from Adelaide and Brisbane to round out the show. Become a silver or gold member of The Keeper League to gain weekly in-season access to the PODPOD! Members also gain access to advanced CBA analysis, state league fantasy scores, draftee analysis for your rookie research and much, much more. Join the in-season PODPOD family: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/

Some of the big questions around the Hawks is how new coach Sam Mitchell will change up the team. Does James Worpel become a great pick in Draft? Can Tom Mitchell be the No.1 midfielder? James Sicily is considered a lock as Warnie runs through the best of the Hawks. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Fantasy Pig Tom Mitchell is in Warnie's current Fantasy Classic team. 3:00 - Can you pick Titch at No.1 in Fantasy Draft? 4:20 - James Sicily is heavily discounted. 5:15 - Keep an eye on Jack Scrimshaw for your Draft rankings. 6:25 - A pre-season watch must be on Jack Gunston. Roy is super-keen and likens him to LeBron James. 9:45 - James Worpel is the prime age in the Hawks' rebuild. 11:40 - Warnie was impressed by Conor Nash's finish to the season. 13:00 - What does Hawthorn do with their rucks? 14:25 - There are a few Hawks who have experience who are rookie priced. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The off-season has finished and we are now into pre-season mode as some information about AFL Fantasy in 2022 has been leaked! We look at the key position changes, Roy's Rollin' 22 and Calvin names up the most Fantasy relevant players from the trade period. Episode guide 1:00 - What has Calvin been up to in the off-season. 4:30 - Warnie talks through some of the position news with players who lost dual-position status. 8:00 - With the addition of some gun FWDs, could we load up in the forward line in Fantasy Classic? 12:00 - Roy has a crack at an early Rollin' 22; the best 22 players at the end of 2022. 15:30 - You can throw a blanket over the top midfielders, but who misses out? 19:00 - Tim Taranto is ranked as the best forward. 24:20 - Round one fixture is in and there's no overlap of games. The rolling lockout will be important. 27:25 - The Fantasy Classic salary cap is likely to increase for next season. 30:00 - Calvin runs through the top 10 most relevant players from the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period. 36:15 - A new Docker is the No. 1 traded player. 40:00 - The Traders are stoked with their performance in the Australian Podcast Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a great round of footy for the Queens Birthday long weekend... and what a big weekend for a lot of Fantasy Classic teams as the so called 'easiest' of the bye rounds are behind us. Now it's time to use our four trades to scramble towards our best 18 for the last time this year.Episode guide2:00 - Calvin has finally cracked the top 2000.4:30 - Tom Highmore racked up a very high score.8:45 - Warnie made a big error getting Zac Smith in his team...12:00 - Last week it looked like Sean Darcy was going to miss, he ended up scoring 132.13:40 - Ned Reeves' ankle injury and subsequent late omission caused some havoc on Friday night.17:20 - Magoos news from the WAFL, SANFL and VFL.19:00 - The kids really stepped up this weekend.22:00 - Despite coming off the bye, Lachie Neale is a wait according to Roy.25:10 - Can you pay $879k for Darcy Parish?30:05 - Nick Haynes took 14 marks on the weekend and is a value pick at under $500k.34:45 - With DEF/FWD status, Aaron Hall is a must-have.37:40 - Consider Dan Houston as a cheap player down back.41:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.46:00 - What ranking should you be at to be in contention for a top 100 hat?49:45 - Are there any rookies to downgrade to?

As the rich get richer in Fantasy Classic, we might need to get creative with our trades. Round nine showed us that having rookies on ground can spell disaster, so hitting up value picks could be the way to go as we aim to add consistency to our squads. Plenty of options are covered as we head towards round 10.Episode guide2:45 - Plenty of players didn't set up this week including Tom Mitchell at Pig Park.6:00 - There's a tip of the hat to James Jordon and Riley Collier-Dawkins for their outstanding rookie scores.7:00 - Toby Greene and Rowan Marshall will miss the next month causing havoc for Draft teams.13:00 - Magoos news featuring top scores from the VFL, WAFL and SANFL.18:30 - Coach power rankings of the worst for Fantasy coaches to the best.25:00 - Tom Powell carries a breakeven of 95 and with the round 12 bye, the boys think you should trade.30:00 - Grab Jordan Ridley or Caleb Daniel as a cheap defender.33:30 - Roy thinks Peter Ladhams could be a good play while Lycett is out.39:00 - Ranking the rookies from the weekend with Ronin O'Connor looking the goods.42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.45:15 - Isaac Heeney v Dustin Martin.52:40 - Could you downgrade Jack Ziebell to a fallen premium in order to upgrade a rookie?57:00 - Who averages more out of Jordan Ridley and Dustin Martin?59:00 - Should you upgrade Reilly O'Brien to Max Gawn?

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After plenty of intra-club matches, finally we saw teams playing against real opponents. This week on the podcast we hit up the AFL.com.au journos who covered the game to quiz them on their thoughts and some Fantasy relevant names that popped up.Episode guide1:25 – It is Fantasy Draft season. Make sure you download the new Draft Kit.3:00 – Changes to the Bacon Cup Draft league and how Calvin’s stat adjustments changes scoring.6:55 – Warnie’s breaking news.9:05 – Mitch Cleary says Stefan Martin looks to be the No. 1 ruck at the Dogs.11:30 – Lock in Connor Downie as a debutant for the Hawks.15:10 – Riley Beveridge talks up Paddy Dow as an option in your Fantasy Classic forward line.22:00 – Essendon’s half-backs will be interesting this year with Dyson Heppell, Nick Hind and possibly Ned Cahill a chance to be lining up there this year.25:00 – Tom Powell will be in Mitch Cleary’s team in round one.26:40 – Maybe we won’t see Jaidyn Stephenson get the midfield clock that we first thought.30:00 – Callum Twomey says that every Fantasy team should have Max Gawn.36:00 – Patrick Dangerfield played primarily in the midfield in the first half before being put on ice.40:30 – Calvin asks Mitch Cleary about where Brayden Sier is at for the Pies, but it sounds like Josh Daicos is the one to watch for Draft leagues.44:20 – Your R3 should be Matthew Flynn. Lock it in.47:00 – How will the MID-FWD mix look with Tim Taranto and Stephen Coniglio?50:40 – The Swans will have a few kids running through and Riley Beveridge is keen on Errol Gulden as the pick of the cash cows.55:00 – Sarah Black fills us in on the Milera injury.57:10 – Jimmy Rowe kicked a goal and will be in the round one mix as a small forward for the Crows.1:01:15 – Nathan Schmook was at Mineral Resources Park and said Liam Duggan should have a midfield role early while Elliot Yeo is out.1:05:30 – Nat Fyfe played as a midfielder despite training as a forward in the pre-season.1:09:25 – After a four goal performance, is Joe Daniher a lock for our teams?1:12:25 – Michael Whiting suggests Ely Smith could line up on the wing as the Lions’ 22nd player.1:15:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.1:17:00 – Can we play Matthew Flynn on your field?1:23:30 – Who do you pick: Paddy Dow or Joe Daniher?1:27:00 – Callum Mills or Tom Stewart?1:30:30 – How many rookies can you play on your field?1:33:20 – Who do you take with pick one in Draft?1:37:15 – What did we learn from the utility bench position?

There aren't too many coaches with more than one Fantasy hat in their collection, but Leigh Elder (aka Statesman) has two. The second came when he was agonisingly close to taking out the whole competition. In fact, he only lost by one kick. Statesman shares his story and delves into some of tips for Fantasy Classic this year but also chats another great love, Fantasy Draft.Follow @statesman33 on TwitterDownload the Draft Doctors' Draft KitParticipate in the Mock Draft simulatorEpisode guide2:30 - Statesman takes a stroll down memory lane as he remembers playing the game without the reverse trades button.5:15 - How one kick cost winning a car.9:20 - Why Lachie Neale is over-priced.12:50 - A vanilla squad is the way you should start the season.15:40 - Make sure you stick with your premiums, they usually come good.17:05 - Statesman is going cheap in the forward line.18:00 - Some thoughts on analysing draft rankings for single season re-drafts and keeper leagues.20:30 - Don't sleep on Jack Macrae in Draft this year.22:45 - How doe the Lachie Whitfield injury affect Draft rankings?24:15 - Tips for starting a Keeper League.26:00 - Some players to avoid in your initial Keeper League draft.28:10 - After picking your captain, wait on the MIDs and go hard on FWDs in this year's drafts.

Calvin has been more prepared for this podcast than any of the 401 before it. He ploughs through some of his research, including his Scale of Hardness, as well as getting excited about one of his Crows, Jackson Hately. Plenty of questions are covered in a jam packed episode.Episode guide2:40 - Big news out of the weekend is the bruised liver for Lachie Whitfield. What does it mean?8:00 - How will Tom Phillips' numbers look at the Hawks compared to the high-scoring Pies.10:50 - Calvin questions Zac Williams' output at the Blues compared to the Giants.14:40 - Special guest Jackson Hately had a very impressive finish in Fantasy Classic a few years ago.16:30 - What role is Hately likely to play and what does he think he can average this season.19:30 - Rory Laird is training with the midfielders.23:00 - Calvin questions the stats in the NEAFL.27:15 - The Scale of Hardness is broken out for the first time with Calvin running through the players who could benefit and struggle based on his research.30:20 - Consider Jeremy Cameron due to his early run looking good.32:00 - Maybe Brodie Grundy won't be the captain option in round one most coaches think he might me.35:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.38:30 - The rookie issues are real and Roy reveals that he has just one player on field valued at under-$270k.42:05 - Is this the year that mid-priced madness wins?46:30 - Jaidyn Stephenson vs Jeremy Cameron.49:20 - Can we pick more under-priced key forward than ever?51:15 - Toby Nankervis vs Oscar McInerney.

The Traders are well and truly in the middle of their AFL Fantasy pre-season for 2021 following their bumper club preview series which saw all 18 clubs analysed over the last five weeks. Roy, Calvin and Warnie caught up to chat through the news coming out of each club including who's flying, the track burners, injury updates and discuss the players they missed - or changed their mind on - after recording the recent preview podcasts.Episode guide2:00 - The new-look AAMI Community Series has just one game per club this year. What does it mean for Fantasy coaches?4:05 - Get your trades ready for the mandatory 12-day break will be enforced for players who are concussed.6:50 - Wayne Milera looks to be a good DEF option as he's training with the midfield group.8:30 - A late bench selection in Draft of Jack Ziebell could prove a win if he plays off half-back.11:30 - Tom Mitchell hasn't joined the main group as yet and it has Calvin taking him out of his side.13:15 - The most popular selection in Fantasy Classic is Matt Rowell. Is there any worry that he isn't into full training as yet?16:20 - After missing Hayden Young in the club preview, Calvin is keen to slot him in the backline.19:55 - Maybe Stephen Coniglio should be higher on the watchlist.23:00 - A move back to the midfield makes James Harmes up to 30 points underpriced.24:40 - An update, of sorts, on the Bulldogs' midfielders.29:30 - How's Alex Witherden tracking at the Eagles?31:45 - Can Jordan De Goey be a mid-priced FWD option if he gets the midfield clock that's been touted?35:00 - In the Lions' intra-club match, Joe Daniher kicked four goals.39:20 - There are a few injury concerns at the Cats from some Fantasy relevant players.44:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.47:20 - Can you start all three of Joe Daniher, Lance Franklin and Jeremy Cameron?53:20 - Is Lachie Ash going to benefit from Heath Shaw and Zac Williams moving on from the Giants.55:00 - How important is it to have 'fully-priced' players in our team, especially for captaincy?

Warnie runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Giants.Episode guide1:00 - Nick Haynes was one of the only Giants to improve his average last season.1:40 - The second most selected player in Fantasy Classic is Brayden Preuss and with good reason.3:50 - Warnie says Tim Taranto is a no-brainer.5:15 - Lachie Whitfield is in the conversation to be the best defender in 2021.7:05 - Durability is a factor when deciding where to pick Josh Kelly in Fantasy Draft.9:00 - If Toby Greene gets some midfield clock, then he is under-priced.10:20 - Who will fill the void in the backline?

Roy runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Suns.Episode guide0:50 - Matt Rowell is the most selected player in Fantasy Classic and with good reason.4:10 - Stripped of FWD status, Hugh Greenwood may be an option for Draft leagues iwth advanced categories.6:00 - Is there some value in Jarrod Witts?7:05 - Rory Atkins could be someone to consider.8:40 - After smashing a PB in the 2km time-trial, the boys like the look of Will Brodie.11:10 - Draftee Elijah Hollands has some Fantasy pedigree.

The greatest Christmas present ever recieved by Fantasy coaches was the early opening of the game and The Traders are super-excited. They chat through their first picks for Fantasy Classic, catch up with Selby the Fantasy GOAT, run through new features of the game, hear about Keeper Leagues with Heff from the Keeper League Podcast and answer your questions in a fun Christmas Special.Episode guide2:00 - First picks in Fantasy Classic.3:30 - Bargain selections to keep an eye on,9:00 - The Treloar Effect.11:10 - Who are some rookies to place in your team at this early stage.14:00 - Selby Lee-Steere, the 2017/18 Fantasy Classic champion joins the boys.16:30 - What were some of Selby's takeaways from 2020 as he plans for next season.22:40 - New features of Fantasy Draft are discussed.31:00 - Heff from the Keeper League Podcast helps Calvin understand the new keeper league feature.37:30 - Tips for starting a keeper league.40:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.48:20 - Some notes from the 2021 fixture.

Positions have been revealed and it's time to get to work. Warnie runs through the important news, including the key position changes while Roy names up the first iteration of his infamous Rollin' 22. With the prices being calculated as we speak, Calvin takes a peek at players he believes will offer value in Fantasy Classic. If the pre-season hadn't started before today, it is well and truely underway with Fantasy Draft ranking season a go! The Traders will have at least one podcast every week from no on until the end of the season. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a show!Episode Guide3:00 - Some names from the AFL Draft that could be Fantasy relevant next season.5:30 - 20 minute quarters are back and last year's stats need to be adjusted.10:20 - The forwards have had a complete shake up as the positions for 2021 are confirmed.14:50 - Lachie Whitfield is now a defender.17:10 - Roy reveals his best 22 players of 2021 with his Rollin' 22.20:05 - Who are the top ranked midfielders?26:00 - The boys consider how the first round plays out in Fantasy Draft.28:45 - Player price calculations are underway with the salary cap revealed.30:15 - Both Joe Daniher and Lance Franklin will be priced at under 50. Who would you take in Fantasy Classic?32:00 - Matt Rowell will receive a discount.36:00 - Classic ruck combos are discussed.

What a season that was! So many challenges - including rolling lockouts, daily team announcements, extra trades, byes and the hubs - but we have made it to the end of Coronaball AFL Fantasy 2020. Roy, Calvin and Warnie review the season that was including the best and worst of the year. They catch up with the winner of the Toyota Hilux, Trent, who coaches Aluniesheis to the top of the Fantasy Classic rankings.Episode guide1:00 - Memories of a crazy season like we've never seen before.3:00 - Final scores and rankings with the Nick Riewoldt Medals for the boys in the Grand Final.7:20 - Calvin laments some of his poor Grand Final performers who secured him his 10th green vest of the season.10:15 - Best and worst picks to start the season.17:00 - New nominees for the never again list.18:55 - Trent Sutcliffe joins the boys to talk about his impressive AFL Fantasy Classic win.22:30 - What did Trent do with his rucks?28:25 - Tom Rockliff was one of the keys to Aluniesheis climing to the top of the table.33:30 - Roy awards the Dane Swan Medal to Lachie Neale.37:40 - Calvin discussed the rookies of the year for the Michael Barlow Medal.43:40 - Warnie looks at the Fantasy Team of the Year.47:30 - What does 2021 look like?51:00 - A big thank you to all of the listeners and contributors to the podcast and Fantasy content this year.

It is Grand Final week and the last round of AFL Fantasy for season 2020. Warnie is up and about because his Warne Dawgs have booked themselves a place into the big dance of the Bacon Cup. The boys wrap up an eventful round 17 and look ahead to round 18 with trade and team selection advice.Episode guide1:30 - Fantasy form watch for round 17.4:00 - Celebrating Bryce Gibbs' great final game and career.6:05 - How The Traders went on the weekend.10:00 - Plenty of poor scores determined preliminary finals.15:10 - Sam Docherty's calf injury leads the news of the week which affects 47 per cent of Fantasy Classic coaches.16:40 - Calvin's Scale of Hardness is 'mashed up' with Roy's Rolling 22 to look at the best options for this week.21:30 - Do we see any rests or bruise free footy this weekend?25:00 - Back-to-back winner Selby Lee-Steere is up to 17th overall despite some poor trades.27:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.36:00 - Lachie neale has been a star all season, but cost plenty of coaches their place in the Grand Final.39:00 - Calvin runs through picking captains in round 18.

And then there were four. Round 17 is here and that means the final four teams will be playing out the preliminary finals in Fantasy Classic and Draft leagues ready to book their place in next week's Grand Final round as the home-and-away season comes to a close. Roy, Calvin and Warnie have plenty of discuss as there are injuries galore and plenty of -3 candidates out of round 16.Episode guide1:00 - The best of round 16 including Tom Rockliff and his tweet to Roy.6:50 - Calvin was disappointed with Todd Goldstein after he scored 34 in the first quarter.9:00 - Injury news including Jack Redden and James Worpel suffering season ending injuries.15:00 - Hamish Brayshaw at $170,000 is close to a must-have this week.19:30 - Roy talks up Chad Wingard as being the bargain buy of round 17 with his increased midfield time.21:15 - The best vice-captain and captain options are dissected by Calvin.24:30 - Season defining 50/50 calls.26:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.33:50 - Do you upgrade Sam Draper or your last midfielder?

On a very special edition of the regular Late Mail live stream, Warnie is joined by Roy and back-to-back Fantasy Classic winner Selby Lee-Steere for a chat about the new fixtures, Saturday teams and they help to answer your questions.

VINTAGE WACKY, OFF-THE-WALL SCIENCE FICTION "Give Us More Wilcox, Please!" begged award-winning sf writer-editor Terry Carr in a letter to Fantastic Adventures in the early 1950s. Princess of the Seas, which has never been reprinted since its original pulp magazine appearance, is one of Don Wilcox's most celebrated science fantasy novels. Like all Don Wilcox's best work, it is a dream extravaganza. In an era when other writers were aiming for scientific accuracy, Wilcox, who knew his science, aimed at a different effect. For Wilcox wrote Science-Fantasy, with the accent on fantasy. His tales were more like what a wide-screen, Technicolor MGM adventure epic cum sf film, starring, say, Errol Flynn, would be like if any had ever been made. If you love wacky, off-the-wall sf, then you won't be able to resist the writer the 1940s hailed as Don "the madman" Wilcox. Come along as the hero, the explorer, Stupe (for Stupendous) Smith, the cook, Gypsy Brown, whose Yiddish is as thick as her wits are nimble, plus a number of spies and moles, rocket off to the ocean world of Venus in search of a beautiful woman said to ride its sapphire seas on a horse. There you will meet, and fall in love with the princess Zaleese-Ocella-dudu-Valletha-Kolello-Enyuperra-dudu-Ferroteela-Conzanzi-Methopop Ling, her white stallion, Marble Boy, who courses the ocean waves with the same nimbleness with which he breasts its deepest depths; not to mention such unforgettable characters as the fearsome Wingmen, the Earth magnate, J.J. Wellington, whose treacherous actions unleash war between Earth and Venus, and Gooyay, the little boy who just may be the key to peace or total carnage. Be prepared for zany situations, off-beat puns, daffy characters, and plenty of laughs! (SF critics and Wilcox's colleagues of the period are divided over whether his particular approach to sf was tongue-in-cheek and intended to be funny, or merely the result of the copious quantities of whiskey needed to keep him typing at full speed to meet deadlines). No wonder, Lin Carter, the award-winning fantasist, hailed Don Wilcox's work as "Adult fairy tales!" Don Wilcox (1905-2000) was one of the most popular science fiction writers of the 1940s and early 1950s. The letter columns of Amazing, Other Worlds, Fantastic Adventuresand other Golden Age science fiction pulps are filled with letters from fans, among them soon to be Hugo Award winners like Terry Carr and Robert Silverberg, praising his work and begging for more. Most popular of all were Wilcox's novels, such as The Ice Queen, Cats of Kadenza, The Serpent Has Five Fangs, Land of Big Blue Apples. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're about to head into unchartered waters with 33 games in 20 days. The Traders try to make sense of all that we need to know and how to best manage your Fantasy Classic and Draft teams for rounds 9-12.Episode guide1:45 - How the boys are going so far in round eight.5:00 - Warnie is pumped about his upgrade to Jarrod Witts.11:00 - Brodie Grundy's poor showing as captain.16:00 - Injury news.20:45 - Strategy and tips for the upcoming condensed fixture.29:30 - Calvin talks captains and the VC loophole with the potential rolling lockout.35:30 - Which teams have it hard and easy over the next few weeks?40:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.50:40 - Who to pick out of James Sicily, Jayden Short and Callum Mills?57:30 - Who to upgrade to first: Jake Lloyd or Christian Petracca?1:00:30 - Is Steele Sidebottom an option in his return game?1:04:30 - Pickett to Gaff or Pittonet to Goldstein?

We had a HUGE response to the social media posts seeking some questions for this week's podcast. There were so many that we have a special bonus show full of questions from @AFLFantasy on Twitter and the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page and our answers.Episode guide1:00 - Is the guns 'n' rookies approach dead?6:30 - Who are the best options to score 100s with shortened quarters?9:20 - With three trades for each of the next four rounds, should Fantasy Classic teams receive a complete overhaul regarding to structure?13:15 - What do you do if Sam Naismith is on your bench? Should trades be made to keep him on field?16:45 - Is a ruck combination of Sam Jacobs, Sam Naismith and Marc Pittonet a viable option for cash generation?20:00 - After a poor round one showing, does trading Marcus Bontempelli to Jack Viney make sense given the cash banked can upgrade other positions?24:00 - If you have Max Gawn on field and Sam Jacobs on bench in Fantasy Draft, is it worth floating Gawn as a potential trade bait for a premium midfielder?26:30 - Should we keep Andrew Brayshaw?31:20 - Calvin encourages league commissioners to get their mates back on board for the remainer of the season... or start up a new league.35:50 - Do we back in Josh Dunkley to bounce back?38:30 - How did Roy, Calvin and Warnie come to support the teams they do.40:40 - As teachers, do The Traders get questions from students for Fantasy advice?

New rules have been confirmed for Fantasy in 2020 with three (3) trades available to use in rounds 2-5. Warnie makes sure everyone understands how to convert scores to BCV, Roy names up his Rollin' 22 and Calvin lists the must-haves if he was to pick a team from scratch.Episode guide2:15 - How the lads will tackle the bonus trades made available.6:00 - Warnie runs through the news of the last few days.11:30 - The Traders were sent a letter questioning the BCV calculations, so a lesson in maths ensues.17:25 - Roy tries to predict the Best 22 for the rest of the season with his infamous Rollin' 22.24:40 - It is not too late to sign up. Encourage your mates (or mum) to get a Fantasy Classic team or maybe get involved in a Fantasy Draft league before round two.29:30 - If Calvin had his time again, his ruck line up would look a little different due to the value in Sam Jacobs and Sam Naismith.33:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.45:00 - Dual-position updates will be made ahead of round six and 12. Fantasy Freako suggests that Dayne Zorko, Steele Sidebottom and Zach Merrett could potentially have FWD status if they continue playing the same role that they did in round one.50:00 - Is Brett Bewley's role a concern with the returning Dockers?

Swords, Sorcery and Space Ships Clash in This Science Fantasy Classic! Last Days of Thronas is one of the rarest of the fabled science fiction adventures from the golden days of the pulp magazines. It appeared only in a rare 1954 issue of Science Stories and has never been reprinted. After five years of slavery, Garthanas, the Hamarian Sword and defender of his oppressed people, returns to find the woman he loves has deserted him and his best friend has betrayed him. Now Garthanas lives only for revenge. But, his plans change suddenly when he learns of a plot by Thamas I, the planet's evil ruler, to liquidate the entire Hamarian race. It's a plan Garthanas swears to stop, even if he has to fight his way through every guard and soldier in the palace. And he will! But what can one lone swordsman do when Thamas I is protected by the might of the golden Godship, relic of a now lost science? Evoking echoes of Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard, legendary pulp author Stuart J. Byrne's dazzling novel goes far beyond mere action to blend swordplay, feats of heroism, tangled family relationships, sexual psychology, social criticism, physics, metaphysics, and even echoes of the holocaust. This is one of the don't-miss novels from the pulps with overtones of sophistication and scientific thought rarely found there. Includes a personal introduction by the author about the origins of the book in speculations about the origin of the asteroid belt and certain biblical legends. This FuturesPast Edition is the only edition of Last Days of Thronas authorized and licensed by the SJByrne estate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The boys catch up after a week of no footy and some social isolation to chew the fat. Not necessarily all about Fantasy footy, just to chat! They discuss what they've been up to the last few days, their rage trades, possible trade scenarios and chat with the current number one in Fantasy footy, Josh, to talk about his team 9th Place. That and some of your questions (again, some Fantasy related, some not).Episode guide1:00 - What Roy, Calvin and Warnie have been up to.9:30 - Round 'two' trade options.15:30 - Will three trades be enough?20:30 - The top 10 players traded in and out.27:10 - Josh talks about his team that is currently leading all Fantasy Classic teams.31:40 - Calvin, Roy and Warnie discuss their trade plans.35:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.38:50 - Will Jeremy Howe keep scoring well?42:10 - Will Brett Bewley keep his role when Blake Acres returns?43:10 - Who wins Survivor?47:05 - Worst trades of our Fantasy careers.

Bob's and the Jinja Assassin get through their week by calling upon the power of the Fantasy Classic "The Fellowship of the Ring," then break it down into molten fragments of comedic gold. Downtrodden Sauron's unfortunate foray into fashion, Saruman gettin' the call up to the big leagues and who the hell wrote the Nazgul's training manual?  The second half of the episode takes on a more serious note as the duo unpacks the listener's mailbag with a focus on the connection of humanity and time.  Open your ears to this episode with the same urgency as the fellowship opens their own to the sound of Boromir blasting the Horn of Gondor!

As we count down to the Marsh Series, the boys are joined by AFL.com.au's Marc McGowan for a look at the Hawthorn and North Melbourne intraclub games. They boys also chat about the other intras including Fremantle, Port Adelaide, St Kilda, Adelaide and the scratch matches between Geelong and Collingwood as well as Brisbane Lions and Gold Coast. Selby Lee-Steere, the coach of Moreira's Magic - the two time Fantasy Classic champions, joined Roy, Calvin and Warnie for a big chat.Episode guide0:30 - Fantasy Draft is open and The Traders participated in an early draft for the upcoming Draft Kit to be released in late-February.4:55 - Callan Ward will miss the first month.7:40 - Marc McGowan joins the boys to talk about Hawthorn and North Melbourne intraclubs.9:00 - How did Tom Mitchell look?10:30 - Jonathon Patton at $366k looks the goods.12:20 - Is Ben McEvoy's shift to the backline real?18:15 - Aiden Bonar had plenty of minutes in the midfield.22:10 - Max King kicked four goals for the Saints.23:40 - Mitch Georgiadis looks likely for Port Adelaide.26:00 - Ken Hinkley is calling Dan Houston a lock for the midfield... and Fantasy.26:45 - Update on Chayce Jones' Fantasy stocks.30:25 - Hayden Young looks more likely for a round one berth with injuries to other Freo defenders.32:20 - Calvin is hot on Joel Selwood if he plays a Marsh game.33:45 - Throw away the key on Matt Rowell and consider Noah Anderson to sit next to him in your midfield.37:30 - Selby joins the boys.40:00 - Value is where Selby starts with picking his team, as outlined in the Moreira's Magic season guide.43:45 - Is the midpricer alive and well in Fantasy 2020?47:45 - Will Selby pay $906k for Brodie Grundy?53:30 - What you can takeaway from watching the Marsh Community Series games.56:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.59:45 - Could you go Dan Houston as D1?65:00 - Is Sam Naismith an option as a bench ruck for $282k? Or is it too much to pay?

The game has been open for a bit over a week and the boys are looking over all of the news that could affect team selection. Mitch Cleary joins The Traders for a chat about the injuries, track burners and more as he pieces together his own team.Episode guide0:30 - Roy addresses feedback from his first team reveal.3:00 - AFL.com.au's Mitch Cleary joins Roy, Calvin and Warnie.6:00 - Update on Jack Steven's calf injury.8:30 - Mitch's take on Max Gawn's knee.14:00 - Roy has some eyes on Tom Mitchell's involvement in match simulation.16:30 - Does Jacob Townsend get a gig with the Dons?18:15 - Mitch reveals some potential round one debutants.22:15 - Warnie names the most popular selections from the opening week.27:15 - Roy updates his Rollin' 22 with who he predicts will be in the ultimate Fantasy Classic team for the end of the season.35:35 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

The new season is here and we are beyond pumped! We've registered and started picking our initial teams. Although it is early, there is plenty to talk about as we are less than 55 days away from lockout... and around four weeks from the Marsh Community Series kicking off.EPISODE GUIDE1:15 - Strategy and ideas around the new utility bench spot for Fantasy Classic5:15 - Prize pool adds up to more than $139,000 with first prize now a $62k Toyota Hilux7:50 - Craig Wegener, the winner of Fantasy Classic 2019, joins the boys11:30 - Fallen premiums and bargains that Craig will look at for Top Me Up Buttercup12:55 - What to do with the rucks and why Reilly O'Brien might get another go in Craig's team17:30 - How to approach the pre-season and team tinkering such as structure22:00 - The Traders start picking their teams with Grundy and Docherty first picked26:15 - Merits of the Guns 'n' Rookies strategy and the mix of mid-priced options31:10 - Tom Mitchell's 30 per cent discount makes him a lock, but will he be fit?34:40 - Angus Brayshaw is under-priced based on his 2018 form40:15 - Some of the cheap and basement priced players to consider, or at least have as placeholders for the pre-season43:25 - Roy leads (and messes up) a mini-Draft to try and see what the first round of Draft may look like51:20 - Get your Draft league organised so you can set your ranks in preparation for draft day

The positions have been produced by the team at Champion Data and FanHub have run the numbers to produce the prices. We've got $13m to spend in Fantasy Classic and the boys look over the top priced players, some bargains and more in an action packed episode full of plenty of info to get your Fantasy mind ticking over before launch in late January.EPISODE GUIDE1:20 - The salary cap and rookie prices are revealed.3:25 - What players get a discount?4:30 - Forward lines will be a lot different with only two of the top 10 from 2019 holding FWD status.6:50 - Does Lachie Whitfield go at No.2 in Fantasy Draft next season?8:30 - The magic number is calculated at 7418.10:30 - Calvin goes bargain hunting and thinks Tom Mitchell is the best buy this year.13:10 - Jonathon Patton is cheap and available as a RUC/FWD.15:00 - A smashing pre-season could see Lance Franklin an option.18:05 - Roy introduces his Rollin' 22; the best 22 players coaches should aim for at the end of the season.20:35 - Controversially, Roy thinks Sam Docherty will be the second best DEF.23:20 - Jack Macrae leads the top MIDs with a few Giants in the mix.27:15 - Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn will once again be the best rucks.27:50 - As the only available FWD to average more than 100, Lachie Whitfield is a lock at the No.1 forward.32:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.36:05 - Who are the second picked players in each line?40:40 - Where do you take Tom Mitchell in Fantasy Draft?42:50 - Could Andrew Brayshaw be the James Worpel of 2020?47:40 - Fantasy Freako reveals the best Fantasy players of the last decade.

The boys are lucky enough to have the current world No. 1 in the studio to talk about his success over the first 14 rounds to come out of the byes on top. Jon Harmey discusses the moves he's made to get himself to the lofty heights of Fantasy Classic... but it isn't the first time he's done this well.EPISODE GUIDE0:30 - The boys' scores from the weekend.3:30 - Round 14 Kayo Key Moments including the +3 and -3s for the week.9:20 - Bye round wash up - how are the teams looking?14:00 - Jon Harmey, coach of Hirdy's Heroes, is leading Fantasy Classic and joins the boys in the studio.32:25 - Round 14 takeaways thanks to Pete.34:35 - Breaking news.37:40 - Roy's Rolling 22.40:00 - Calvin's VC tips for this week's partial lockout loophole.46:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

The first weekend of the JLT is (almost) in the can and there have been plenty of hot takes flying around. Roy, Calvin and Warnie give their ticks and crosses for the games so far and discuss a heap of players whose stocks have risen or fallen off the back of the weekend. Warnie catches up with Grant Cooper, commissioner of the Ultimate Bragging Rights League, as they prepare for their annual Draft Camp. http://afl.com.au/fantasy

Last year Tom Mitchell broke the record for the most Fantasy points scored in the season. He's on track to beat that following his 187 on Sunday afternoon. With his price back to where it started and sights set on the next record, breaking Tom Rockliff's 134.8 average from 2014, Mitchell is a set-and-forget captain week-to-week. While the Hawk's form has been outstanding, he's the most popular player in Fantasy Classic. Coaches are looking at other form players that could get them a leg up in the last round of head-to-head fixtures before Fantasy finals. There is always talk about finding a point of difference for your team to allow you to have an extra unique in your match-ups. Roy looks at his rolling best-22 players with some suggestions for each line if you'd like to take the unique route. As teams are getting set for the finals, many moves appear to be luxury as we use our allocated two trades per week. http://afl.com.au/fantasy

Some would argue that there have been plenty already, AFL Fantasy coaches will be facing their first big challenge of the season; the byes. After their sojourn in China last round, Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will enjoy their week off a little earlier than the rest of the competition. Normal rules apply for Fantasy Classic. That is, scores from the 22 on-field players will count this round and the regular two trades to use to manage squads. Appearing in more than 31 per cent of teams, Robbie Gray is the most popular Power or Suns player who will be missing this round with the bye. The rules are tweaked for rounds 12-14 to help coaches tackles the multi-bye rounds. The best 18 scores from the 22 players on-field will count for the weekly score and three trades are allowed leading into each of these rounds. It is widely considered that the bye rounds is moving time for Fantasy coaches. The aim is to come out on the other side with much better squads. Using the three trades available, coaches to be seeking to trade out cash cows and upgrade while fielding the best players possible. Working towards a 'completed' side by bringing in the players deemed to be in best 22 come season's end is preferable. Roy names up his best six defenders, eight defenders, two rucks and six forwards. It changes weekly based on form, but be believes this crew is who coaches should be aiming for. In the back line, Rory Laird, Elliot Yeo, Jake Lloyd, James Sicily, Kade Simpson and Jeremy Howe are his go-to players. The engine room includes the in-form Jack Macrae and Ed Curnow, with Fantasy stars Tom Mitchell, Patrick Dangerfield, Nat Fyfe, Adam Treloar, Stephen Coniglio and Scott Pendlebury rounding out the top eight. Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy look set to make up the preferable ruck combination. A blanket could be thrown over the forwards, but Roy thinks Isaac Heeney, Toby McLean, Lance Franklin, Robbie Gray, Tom Rockliff and newcomer to the list, Jack Darling should be in the sights when completing the crew up front. The big Eagle has been in magnificent from in recent weeks. Scores of 101, 113, 121 and a blistering 151 thanks to a six-goal haul on Sunday has put Darling in the mix as one of the desired picks according to Roy. Roy, together with Calvin and Warnie debate which players should be in Fantasy coaches' sights as they aim to improve their squads over the next month on this week's episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast. Also in this week's podcast: - All the action from round nine - News from around the grounds, including Magoos News - Trade tips for round ten and a look at the byes - Your questions answered

Regrets. It is at this stage of the season that they start sinking in. AFL Fantasy coaches rue almost every decision they make. There are some that will spit the dummy five minutes into their first game after trading someone in because they haven't already had 10 disposals and kicked a goal. Now that we are more than a third of the way through the season, we can take a step back and can see what has worked and what hasn't. Warnie had a decision to make at the start of the season. Jack Billings or Isaac Heeney. It was a 50/50 call. Billings finished last season in cracking form but missed some of the pre-season due to a hamstring injury. The Saint played a cracking game in the final JLT Community Series match and that was enough to go with him over the consistent Heeney. If the coach of the Warne Dawgs went the other way, he's currently be sitting inside the top 500 coaches overall in Fantasy Classic. Don't get him started on other calls, but there are plenty of sob stories out there. Calvin has had a ridiculous amount of bad luck. Some of his so-called premiums have failed to fire while Roy can't get his rookies right, whether it is the right downgrade or who to play on his field. A common trend for coaches adding their two cents to the list of regrets include trading an underperforming premium to only see them regain form. Dayne Zorko deserved to be moved on, but has scored 176 and 115 in the last two weeks. Choosing to bring back Zach Merrett after missing his big scores when the opportunity was there to bring in Jack Macrae. Having Jesse Hogan as a point of difference all pre-season only to dump him just before lockout. Everyone has a story and The Traders share a few on this week's episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast. Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss their Fantasy Classic and Draft regrets but keep the glass half-full as they look towards a big round nine before the bye round tactics need to be employed.

A lot of experienced AFL Fantasy coaches will tell you to back your premiums. "They'll come good" they say. They suggest to build your team around the out of form players and it will be better in the long run. Up until this week, Dayne Zorko (MID, $576,000) owners could be forgiven for not heeding this advice. The man who averaged 114 last season was having a stinking start to the year averaging 66.5 and with his scoring gradually getting worse with a run of 72, 63, 55 and 43 up until round six. His 176 on the weekend was not only the highest score of the round, it was a reward for the 3.9 per cent of coaches who opted not to trade him out in Fantasy Classic. Already this week he is one of the most popular players traded in after dropping a total of $229,000, the most of any player this season. A breakeven of 58 means Zorko's price will be heading north of the $576,000 he is currently valued at. Zorko faces the Bulldogs this week and last time he played them at Etihad Stadium, he scored 157. Jack Billings (FWD, $551,000) appears in more than 25 per cent of teams and his coaches have been frustrated by his season to date. Scores of 64 and 66 in the past fortnight has seen his price drop to $115,000 below where he started and he is showing he is a long way from the premium selection many initially thought. The Saint averaged 94.5 last year in what was a breakout season for the 22-year-old. A key statistic is that he averaged more than 100 in St Kilda's wins last year. In their only win of 2018, he scored 123. From round seven Billings averaged 101.3 after starting the year averaging 76.6. This year he currently averaging 78.6. Could we see a turn around? Another player who coaches expected more from is Luke Parker (MID, $623,000). The Swan was seen as under-priced at the start of the year due to the fact he has averaged 110 previously. A midfield spot is wasted on a supposed premium Fantasy player who has scored 73, 80 and 73 in the last three weeks. Similar to Billings, Parker's season started slowly (no tons in first seven weeks of 2017) but improved from this point. The 26-year-old went at 108 points per game from round eight. Will history repeat? The Traders discuss whether you should hold or fold under-performing stars on this week's episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast.

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Thousands of eager AFL Fantasy coaches have already started piecing together their Fantasy Classic squads for the new season. The game launched last week and although we are only a handful of days in, some trends have started to appear in how coaches are picking their teams. It appears that the ruck combination of Nic Naitanui (RUC, $417,000) and Max Gawn (RUC, $605,000) is set to be the most popular to start the season. Naitanui's price attracted a 30 per cent discount due to missing all of 2017, while Gawn is under-priced based on his output last season compared to the season prior. The ruck bench of Darcy Cameron (RUC, $170,000) and Tim English (RUC/FWD, $187,000) is common as coaches believe they have the best opportunity of game time of the bargain basement options. Tom Mitchell (MID, $896,000) is the most expensive player in the competition but that hasn't stopped him from being selected by the early birds. As a lock in captain week-to-week, it will be worth spending a fair chunk of the $12,600,000 salary cap. Roy, Calvin and Warnie look at the early trends in Fantasy Classic in their first podcast since the game opened. Join The Traders every week as they help you piece together your squad this pre-season. http://fantasy.afl.com.au http://twitter.com/AFLFantasy http://facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial

OUR AFL Fantasy gurus, The Traders, take to the airwaves each week as the teams drop. Join Warnie, Calvin and Roy as the round 23 teams land and they give the first tips on what it all means for your Fantasy Classic squad in Grand Final week. In the boys' final show for the year they'll be joined by Adelaide's rookie sensation Hugh Greenwood, a stunning success story for the ladder leaders.

Fantasy coaches are reeling from the news that Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-week suspension from the Match Review Panel. The second most selected player in Fantasy Classic was cited for his rough conduct on Matthew Kreuzer on Saturday night. If he accepts the one-match ban with an early plea, down from two weeks, 56 per cent of coaches will be making a big call this week on what to do with the Brownlow Medallist. The Fantasy finals work in the same way that the AFL ones do. The top four have a double chance this week, while fifth to eighth face elimination. Strategy for this round can be different from team to team. Curveballs like the Dangerfield suspension, injuries to key players and decisions on who to field or bench will play a key role in shaping the way in each league plays out. Not only for Classic, but for Draft leagues. Picking the right free agents in a time of need can go a long way to deciding upcoming head-to-head battles this weekend. Join Roy, Calvin and Warnie as they help you get the edge over your opponent whether you're aiming for a week off or trying to avoid elimination... or even battling it out in the plate final like Roy is! Also in this week's podcast: - All of the action from round 19 - Fantasy news including injuries, suspensions, "Magoos news" and more - Which teams have the easiest/hardest run home - Roy's rolling best 22 and the best players from the Fantasy finals last season - Your burning questions answered

A long term injury isn't something that any footy fan likes to see, especially Fantasy coaches. Max Gawn (RUC, $588,000) is set to spend the better part of the next three months on the sidelines following surgery on his injured hamstring. Melbourne's ruckman went down in the second quarter on 32 Fantasy points, meaning the most expensive ruckman at the start of the season dropped $46,000 in value this week. The main talking point on this week's episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast with The Traders is what to do with the 208cm hole left in the ruck division. The 24 per cent of Fantasy Classic owners have a few choices. One is to find the cash and trade up to the in-form Brodie Grundy (RUC, $623,000), or basically straight swap him to Stefan Martin (RUC, $582,000) who is in the form that made him the top ruckman of 2015. These are simple moves, but could be get clever with the moves and make get more points out of our squad? Roy, Warnie and Calvin discuss the Max Gawn trade and help Fantasy Draft owners replace their first round pick with someone suitable. Also in this week's podcast: - The best and worst from round three - Chop's chopping block - Fantasy news including injuries, suspensions, "Magoos news", breakevens and more - Which players we should stick with and who to move on - The players we missed with a look at Charles' team who had the top scoring team of round three - Social media questions answered - Some stats to help you with your trade and captain dilemmas

TWO ROUNDS in and AFL Fantasy coaches are starting to get an idea of what's working and what's not. Cash cows are the backbone of your Fantasy Classic side. The cheap players are how you are able to generate the coin to upgrade players in your squad so you can get as many premiums in when it comes to the finals in the last four rounds of the year. If you don't think you have the best cash cows in your team at the moment, you need to make them a priority with your two trades this week. Roy, Calvin and Warnie work through the best moves to make ahead of round three. Also in this week's podcast: - The hits and misses from round two - Fantasy news including injuries, suspensions, "Magoos news", breakevens and more - Trading strategy in the early rounds - Social media questions answered - At look at "PACK 'ER UP BOYS", Trion's team that won the week - A sneak peek at Calvin's captains research

It has been a long, hard pre-season for AFL Fantasy coaches. Some who were seeking redemption from last year, like Warnie, started as soon as the 2016 season finished. While others have been quietly absorbing information over the last couple of months and are happy with where their squad sits. For quite a few, this is the week when the first virtual step is taken on the Fantasy training track. Teams need to be finalised before the first bounce on Friday night, but if you wish to have a Tiger or a Blue, then they'll need to be locked away before 7:20pm AEDT on Thursday night. The Traders guide you through every step of the way on the all-important final podcast ahead of round one. Also in this week's podcast: - The Traders' team is unpacked. - Roy discusses team structure. - The best of the sub-$250K players. - Calvin's captain tips including the loophole. - Team Vanilla - the most popular picks this year. - Warnie catches up with Russell Shore, the winner of Fantasy Classic in 2016. - Your social media questions answered.

...and breathe. The 27 matches of the JLT Community Series are in the can and Fantasy numbers are being crunched as we countdown to the round one lockout. The challenge of playing AFL Fantasy Classic is selecting a starting squad that will score maximum points while staying under the $11M salary cap. To be able to fit as many premium players in your squad, you need to find players who are priced below what their output will be. Pre-season matches give coaches a bit of an idea of who is under-priced based on their potential role when the real thing starts in round one. The $150K players are best suited to the bench. But if you can get away with a couple to start on your field, then they not only act as cash cows but can provide handy points both directly and indirectly. They can allow you to select more premium players, getting an edge over your opponents. Plenty of under-priced players put their hands up across the course of the JLT Series, but it's important to pick those who are likely to take that form into the pre-season. The Traders trim their extended squads as they aim to settle on the 30 they'll take into round one. Also in this week's podcast: - Game-by-game notes on Fantasy relevant players. - What we learned from the JLT Series as a whole - including who the top scoring players were, the players playing above their value and the best of the bargains to fill your bench. - How have Roy, Calvin and Warnie's teams changed over the JLT. - Social media question time. - The Fantasy Classic team of the JLT is revealed with a few surprising inclusions.

One of the biggest questions this pre-season involves which ruckmen should make their way into your AFL Fantasy Classic team. Over the last few years the top two ruckmen from the previous season haven't backed it up. Will Max Gawn be the man again? Does Brodie Grundy start 2017 how he finished last year? Or do we see Stefan Martin and Todd Goldstein bounce back? Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss different structures for your ruck line up and how best to spend your cash. Register for AFL Fantasy: http://fantasy.afl.com.au Also in this week's podcast: • Who is burning up the track and training the house down. • A look at Roy's team and his tips in selecting your squad. • Wil Wagner from The Smith Street Band discusses his Fantasy Classic team. • Fantasy question time from social media.

AFL Fantasy has been open for a week and we have been tinkering with our teams like no one else! Plenty of players have come in and out of our squads as this week we make some predictions about 2016. Which players will be the top in each line? We also look at who are the most popular so far in Fantasy Classic. In the Dawgfather, Warnie chats with the 2013 winner, Hook, about some players he is looking at for the upcoming season. Sign up at http://fantasy.afl.com.au