AFL Fantasy with The Traders

The prices have landed and we’ve got a heap to talk about. From the top priced players to the bargains and the all important rookies with some numbers to boot. The game is set to open soon and the pre-season is is in full swing with plenty of players debated! Episode guide 1:45 - How have player prices changed with the new $14.8 million salary cap. 4:00 - The top priced players are discussed. 5:30 - James Sicily was one of the first bargains picked out due a discount as he didn't play last season. 8:20 - After a great start to his career, Matt Rowell offers value following an injury interrupted 2021. 12:00 - Many swear by setting and forgetting their rucks, but you can get two midpriced options for the same price as Max Gawn. 17:25 - Stacking the forwards with premiums is a strategy that The Traders are considering. 23:00 - Greg Clark is the mature aged recruit that could provide Fantasy gold as a cash cow. 28:30 - Warnie considers some Fantasy implications from the fixture release. 32:00 - Calvin takes a look at the Scale of Hardness and names some players who might be the right ones to start with based on their early draw.  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.

The Grand Finals have been run and won and the race for the Toyota HiLux was a close one! We wrap up the weekend that was and delve into some of the highs and lows of season 2021. It's a bumper episode of the podcast with more special guests than points Touk racks up in a minute. It's Mad Monday and we're anything but! Let's go! Episode guide 2:45 -Roy is celebrating his Draft Grand Final win. 5:30 - Jordan Dawson with 158 was the top scorer of the round. 8:30 - Warnie grabs the phone to talk through the underperformers of the round including his new selection Darcy Parish. 11:20 - Just a handful of players stayed in the boys' teams from round one. 16:50 - The top three teams overall were within 11 points in the race for the Toyota HiLux valued at $60,000. 19:40 - Harry Edwards from the Eagles finished 8th overall and joined the show. 26:30 - Cameron, coach of The Plus6 Sense, finished 101 and Calvin has a special award for him! 32:30 - The Dane Swan Medal was a joint award for the first time with Jack Steele and Touk Miller sharing the award. 37:30 - Miller joined the boys to chat about his season. 42:00 - Steele discussed his epic 2021. 50:00 - We relive the best cash cows of the year as James Jordon wins the Michael Barlow Medal. 55:30 - Aaron Hall is the mid-priced player of the year. 1:00:45 - The Fantasy journo of the year was AFL.com.au's own Mitch Cleary. 1:06:00 - Cal's Pirate Joke of the Year is awarded.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the final episode of AFL Fantasy Live for 2021. Thanks to everyone who tuned in live on Facebook or caught the replay. Don't miss the Mad Monday podcast next week. If you have enjoyed the show this year, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a sad time as our beloved Fantasy Pig announced his retirement last week. The legend that is Tom Rockliff joins us for a special trip down memory lane. It is Grand Final weeks for a few select Fantasy coaches (not Calvin), so we've got plenty of advice to help you lift your premiership cup. Episode guide 2:00 - Roy and Warnie are into their respective Draft and Classic finals, but Calvin bowed out. 5:00 - Touk Miller gains Cal's negative three. 10:10 - Trent "Speedy" Standen racked up a monster Fantasy score down in a local Hobart league. 12:25 - Latest news  on the players who were out last week including Tom Stewart, Jake Lloyd and Callum Mills. 16:30 - Round 23 game-by-game preview with potential options and flags. 21:25 - Thoughts on Tim Taranto and his forward role. Will it continue? 26:35 - Roy says Chad Wingard could be a great option for the GF. 30:45 - Retiring Fantasy Pig Tom Rockliff joins the boys for a walk down memory lane. 36:30 - Remember that time Rocky said he would score 180 and he did?! 41:15 - Call to arms to make Rocky the most traded in and captained player. 43:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 46:00 - Who is the better pick of the big dogs: Touk Miller, Jarryd Lyons and Tom Mitchell while Jack Steele is is also considered. 50:15 - Can you bring back Josh Kelly? 56:20 - Sam Walsh may cop a tag this week. 1:01:15 - When should you take on or match your opponent in the Grand Final?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's still a game to go in round 21 and Calvin can only just to fit his head in the studio today due to the huge numbers he's putting up. It has been a high scoring round with 100s across the board for many coaches... but there have been a few stories this weekend that have made things interesting. We run through all the action and look ahead to the preliminary finals with the players you need to target to get yourself into the big dance. Let's go! Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin is dominating this weekend and is proud to impart his wisdom across all sporting platforms. 7:30 - Roy 'forgot' to take his captaincy off Tom Mitchell and was handsomely rewarded. 12:30 - Josh Kelly's late out was announced nice and early by the Giants. 16:50 - Will the dreaded syndesmosis take down Sam Walsh? 24:00 - The crossover we have been waiting for, Roy's Rollin' 22 x Cal's Scale of Hardness. 28:50 - Brayden Fiorini is the fourth highest scorer in the last five rounds behind the big three. 33:10 - Some Hail Mary moves you could consider. 35:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 40:00 - Calvin suggests trading Marcus Bontempelli and Roy says Tim Taranto is a good option now he's back in his midfield. 44:10 - Can you take a rookie score and trade an under-performing premium? 49:15 - The boys are split on whether they hold or trade Darcy Parish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh boy, what a weekend that was! Not only did we think we'd be getting the calculator out an award some averages due to cancelled games, the said calculator nearly broke due to the size of the scores that were pumped out. Unfortunately we didn't end up getting among it enough. Episode guide 2:00 - The dramas out of the weekend with postponed games. 7:20 - Roy awards his -3 to Tim Taranto. 11:30 - Trey Ruscoe was fantastic for Warnie off his bench. 14:30 - What are the rules for qualifying to go on an end-of-season Fantasy trip? 18:30 - Injuries out of the weekend may have an influence on selections and scores in round 21. 23:10 - James Peatling is the downgrade target of the week. 25:30 - Steele Sidebottom versus Rowan Marshall. 30:50 - Is Adam Cerra an option as an under-priced midfielder? 35:00 - The boys' rage trades. 38:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 42:30 - Calvin is strong on holding Tim Taranto. 45:25 - The benefits of looping rookies and trading underperforming players. 50:10 - Who goes first out of Jordan Ridley and Dan Houston? 55:15 - Cal nailed his captains this week. 58:40 - Is Jack Silvagni an option as solo ruck?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finals time for Fantasy coaches and the bullets keep coming with Scott Pendlebury's broken leg throwing a big spanner in the works. We'll help you win the first week of the finals with some trade advice that is guaranteed to be better than some put out there last week... we hope! Episode guide 1:15 - Warnie top scored for the round. 5:30 - Zach Merrett leads Roy's rabble of a team to get his -3. 9:00 - Calvin has a new philosophy when picking his captain. 10:15 - Scott Pendlebury will miss the rest of the season. 13:00 - After being in doubt last week, Josh Kelly and Sean Darcy produced good scores. 15:50 - Rowan Marshall is the only value pick recommended for Pendles. 18:00 - The most popular traded in player this week is Lachie Whitfield. 23:45 - Are Tarryn Thomas or Jaidyn Stephenson options? 27:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 30:15 - The moment Roy officially checks out. 36:30 -Should Fantasy Classic have a TOG% option where a bench player can cover someone who is injured early in the game? 42:00 - Who do you bring in out of Patrick Dangerfield or Brodie Grundy? 48:40 - Is Sean Darcy a hold or a trade based on his ongoing knee issues? 51:30 - Who goes first out of Dan Houston and Nick Hind?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a round that was! From the injuries to Dusty, Kelly and Darcy to the COVID isolating that needs to be done by Toby and Millsy, there wouldn't be too many coaches who have no issues this week. We're here to try and make some sense of it all. Try, that's the operative word. Oh boy, here we go again! Let's go! Episode guide 2:45 - Roy awards his +3 to Sam Walsh and Calvin gives his to Tom Mitchell. 7:30 - Brodie Grundy was disappointing as captain for plenty of coaches. 9:00 - All the fallout from the COVID-carnage out of the weekend including Josh Dunkley now isolating. 14:00 - Injuries to Dustin Martin, Josh Kelly and Sean Darcy will dictate plenty of trade plans. 19:00 - News from the SANFL and WAFL. 21:55 - Connor West is the most traded in so far after his 76 on debut. 24:00 - Consider Rowan Marshall as a value option for one of the injured forwards. 28:20 - Tim Kelly is still a cheap midfielder that could be a play for the cash strapped coaches. 31:30 - Of the under-priced premiums, Clayton Oliver is the pick according to Roy. 34:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 41:00 - Is loopholing becoming dangerous now? 47:00 - Which players should we be offloading at this point of the season? 52:45 - Who to pick out of Jordan De Goey and Matt Kennedy +$80k.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a long weekend that was ... especially if you had to stare down a few sub-50 scores on field. With six weeks to go until the end of the season, every decision from here will be super-important whether you are ranked highly... or ranked like us! Today we've got a two-time hat winner helping us make sense of it all. Episode guide 2:15 - Jon Harmey discusses how things aren't going to plan. 5:00 - Deven Robertson was only on 16 points with five minutes to go. 10:30 - Warnie gives his +3 to Brodie Grundy who enjoyed an 85-point second half. 13:30 - All the news out of round 17. 17:00 - Concussion has ruled Lachie Whitfield out. 20:20 - Expect Stephen Coniglio back. 23:00 - Jack Ginnivan could be the $170k MID/FWD we need this week. 28:15 - Roy and Harmey go head-to-head with the Rollin' 22 for the rest of the year. 33:30 - Jack Macrae is No. 1 for the rest of the year for Harmey, but Roy doesn't like it. 41:35 - Warnie is keen on Tim Kelly as a value option. 45:30 - Brodie Grundy is Harmey's No. 1 trade target. 53:00 - Can the top ranked team win it? 1:01:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 1:05:00 - Can you luxury trade Lachie Hunter? 1:08:30 - Is Jack Bowes an option?  1:15:06 - How does Dustin Martin finish the year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.   eFTDr6fCo2WdXnekwGykSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got Roy back and he's stoked to announce that he welcomed Jordan De Goey back into his team. There's plenty of De Goat chat ... along with a heap of other storylines out of the weekend as we look towards dominating round 17. There's big scores on the horizon once againEpisode guide2:30 - gets Roy's +3 nomination for his outstanding 124.Jordan De Goey7:10 - The Tigers are struggling and so is .Dustin Martin9:35 - Jack Macrae had scored a Fantasy ton in every game this year ... until round 16.12:00 - A few injuries - including the dreaded 'syndesmosis' - headline the news.18:10 - Could come in for ?Kieren BriggsShane Mumford20:00 - Roy names up some possible trade options.24:20 - Even though everything says 'yes' for , are there some flags?Patrick Dangerfield30:00 - Warnie is told not to get .Paddy Dow34:30 - Early doors on the most popular trades.37:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.42:30 - Should we consider ?Clayton Oliver45:15 - Why is a must-have.Brodie Grundy47:30 - Is there any merit in trading ?Jack MacraeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ruck pig returned and showed those who traded him out that they need to get him back ASAP. But how in the world are we going to do it? We'll look at a new and improved Rollin' 22 and give you plenty of trade options to consider on this week's episode.Episode guide3:00 - Warnie is impressed with the warrior-like effort from .Lachie Neale8:30 - A few injuries will need to monitored this week.12:00 - News from the WAFL, SANFL and VFL.14:45 - Calvin and Warnie try to predict their best 22s for the end of the season.22:00 - Is a top-six forward?Patrick Dangerfield24:30 - v .Nick HaynesNic Newman28:20 - Calvin suggests that could be a bargain option even though he's on his never again list.Andrew Gaff30:15 - How to get back into your team.Brodie Grundy33:00 - v .Patrick DangerfieldScott Pendlebury35:15 - There is some value in , and .Jordan De GoeyJake StringerMatt Kennedy39:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.44:00 - The value of holding a cash cow who is still appreciating in cash.47:30 - Is trading to a good move?Reilly O'Brien Brodie Grundy52:30 - Calvin is warming to bringing in for to pocket some dollars.Jordan De GoeyNick HindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The byes are finally behind us and it's time to take stock of where we're at for the last nine rounds of the season. We've got plenty of advice, including some you should take (not Darcy Parish, boys) as we look ahead to round 15!Episode guide1:30 - Roy was disappointing this week with the lowest score of the trio by more than 200 points.5:30 - It was a full house of Giants as , and grabbed the +3s.Nick HaynesIsaac CummingTim Taranto8:00 - Calvin's new recruit cops his -3.Darcy Parish10:30 - The boys assess the damage after the byes.12:10 - chats about his second place in the weekly rankings.Will Schofield18:00 - One of Schofield's rookies on field is in the ruck and he may continue to roll with it.19:10 - is set to miss an extended period with a knee injury.Mitch Duncan23:00 - Fantasy news from VFL, WAFL and SANFL.26:30 - Calvin's Scale of Hardness names up the toughest and easiest teams to play against from a Fantasy point of view.32:30 - Roy advises to keep getting rookies off field, but timing could mean moving over rookies could be best for your team.Tom Phillips36:00 - is a cheap option with low ownership.Brad Crouch39:20 - One of the best players to pick up this week is new DPP coming off 104 and 94.Scott Pendlebury42:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.44:00 - Should you grab this week?Brodie Grundy49:00 - With tagging, who does he go to this week: or .Matt De BoerTom MitchellJaeger O'Meara53:00 - Can we throw bench spots for non-playing $170k players?59:00 - Who to pick: , or ?Dayne ZorkoSean DarcyJack ZiebellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.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 - racked up a very high score.Tom Highmore8:45 - Warnie made a big error getting in his team...Zac Smith12:00 - Last week it looked like was going to miss, he ended up scoring 132.Sean Darcy13:40 - ' ankle injury and subsequent late omission caused some havoc on Friday night.Ned Reeves17:20 - Magoos news from the WAFL, SANFL and VFL.19:00 - The kids really stepped up this weekend.22:00 - Despite coming off the bye, is a wait according to Roy.Lachie Neale25:10 - Can you pay $879k for ?Darcy Parish30:05 - took 14 marks on the weekend and is a value pick at under $500k.Nick Haynes34:45 - With DEF/FWD status, is a must-have.Aaron Hall37:40 - Consider as a cheap player down back.Dan Houston41:00 - 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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first bye round brought about more carnage than expected with injuries thwarting best laid plans but it was some of the rookies who took South Australia's Chief Health Officer's advice literally. It's time to be as flexible and agile as ever as we head towards the round 13 bye.Episode guide3:30 - 's 46 and 's 47 were disappointing returns for Warnie and Roy, but Calvin wasn't happy with ' 62 on debut.Lachie ShollChad WarnerJames Harmes6:40 - was the correct answer for the Grundy trade.Reilly O'Brien11:00 - Fremantle (and thousands of Fantasy coaches) will be without the in form .Sean Darcy18:00 - The West Coast v Richmond fixture change will mean some adjustments for coaches.21:20 - The new from the WAFL, SANFL and VFL.24:30 - Roy's Rollin' 22.27:00 - is just behind as the must-have midfielder.Darcy ParishJack Macrae29:30 - With his new DPP, has only just missed out on being a top-six forward.Scott Pendlebury34:15 - Pay up for , says Roy.Touk Miller37:00 - What do do with the injured .Sean Darcy41:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.47:45 - Ranking the rookies to offload. is at the top of the list.Chad Warner54:00 - v .Ollie WinesTom MitchellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Byemaggeddon again with the first of three bye rounds here and plenty of strategy to navigate in some uncertain times. It's a big week with new DPPs in the system, a big Ruck Pig down and some interesting trading scenarios in the toughest trade week of the year. Let's go!Episode guide2:45 - has been re-named Jordan De Goat after his 109.Jordan De Goey7:00 - There are concerns around and his role.Jordan Ridley11:30 - A few coaches had issues with their VC loophole. The Traders give some timely tips.14:35 - 's neck injury leads the news out of round 11.Brodie Grundy20:00 - , and are the biggest players to gain DPP.Scott PendleburyShaun HigginsChris Mayne24:30 - Magoos news from the WAFL and SANFL.27:00 - Cats, Suns, Giants, Hawks, Roos and Power have the bye.34:30 - Roy looks at some trade in options for this week including .James Harmes41:00 - is still a value option.Isaac Heeney44:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.49:40 - Is it time to trade ?Lachie Sholl52:45 - or ?Bailey SmithJames Harmes56:00 - Can you trade in a player on their bye like or is there too much risk with injuries that could be sustained at training?Lachie WhitfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a few injuries that coaches face this week with the inform Mitch Duncan sidelined and the popular Dog Adam Treloar succumbing to the dreaded syndesmosis. We're heading into the last weekend before the bye rounds so we'll look at how to use our five trades before round 12 to get our squads set.Episode guide3:45 - Is the next pig in the pen?Jack Macrae7:00 - How good has been?Aaron Hall11:00 - Roy laments 's negative dozen.Liam Baker12:45 - and are big injury issues for this week.Mitch DuncanAdam Treloar18:00 - Fantasy scores from VFL, WAFL and SANFL.22:00 - Bye round preparation.27:20 - and could be the keys to bye success.Caleb PoulterRyan Byrnes32:40 - AT $564k, is still a huge option to bring in as a MID/FWD.Dustin Martin37:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.41:30 - Who to pick out of and or and ?Dustin MartinJake LloydLachie HunterSteele Sidebottom46:00 - Thoughts on the upcoming DPPs.50:15 - v .Dayne ZorkoSam Docherty54:10 - Is a value pick?Michael WaltersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at Pig Park.Tom Mitchell6:00 - There's a tip of the hat to and for their outstanding rookie scores.James JordonRiley Collier-Dawkins7:00 - and will miss the next month causing havoc for Draft teams.Toby GreeneRowan Marshall13:00 - 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 - carries a breakeven of 95 and with the round 12 bye, the boys think you should trade.Tom Powell30:00 - Grab or as a cheap defender.Jordan RidleyCaleb Daniel33:30 - Roy thinks could be a good play while Lycett is out.Peter Ladhams39:00 - Ranking the rookies from the weekend with looking the goods.Ronin O'Connor42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.45:15 - v .Isaac HeeneyDustin Martin52:40 - Could you downgrade to a fallen premium in order to upgrade a rookie?Jack Ziebell57:00 - Who averages more out of and ?Jordan RidleyDustin Martin59:00 - Should you upgrade to ?Reilly O'BrienMax GawnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our last Thursday night before we get our precious Thursday teams back, so we'll do our best to get you ready for round nine with all the news, selection issues, top trades, captains and answers to your questions. Let's go!Episode guide1:15 - How the teams will be released from next week.3:00 - Friday night teams are in with one of the ins for the Saints.Tom Highmore5:20 - has a basketball background, great VFL numbers and a Fantasy friendly role.Tom Wilson (FWD, $170k)7:30 - Calvin is excited about for the Crows.Ronin O'Connor (MID, $170k)12:00 - Could play for Port Adelaide this week?Sam Hayes (RUC, $170k)14:15 - Will 's numbers drop with returning to the team?James WorpelJaeger O'Meara16:30 - The most traded players are discussed. is the most traded out while fellow Roo is the most traded in.Jaidyn StephensonAaron Hall19:10 - Calvin runs through his best captain options for the round with the best option to kick the round off.Mitch Duncan23:30 - Are there any issue with the VC loophole this round?25:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.29:30 - to is a great move to make if you can.Jacob KoschitzkeJames Harmes37:00 - v .Callum MillsJake Lloyd39:20 - At $590k, is incredible value. Do you wait a week?Dustin MartinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all managed to get into the 2100 club this week which appeared to be around PAR for round eight. Although Jordan De Goey scored his first ton of the year, Roy is still keen to take him back to returns at the local K-Mart. Plenty of bargain players are on the radar after some decent performances on the weekend. It's time to build our teams towards the byes! Let's go!Episode guide2:30 - The week before Thursday teams return, Chris Scott pulls an interesting late change.5:30 - finally returns a decent score.Jordan De Goey8:45 - The boys deliver their -3s for the weekend.12:00 - has been a frustrating selection this year after the pre-season promised so much.Zac Williams17:50 - Fantasy scores from the SANFL, WAFL and VFL.23:45 - was a popular trade target last week. Can he be excused for his performance?Josh Daicos26:20 - A 45 point final quarter saved 's score and still remains a under-priced premium trade target.Caleb Daniel30:00 - Should we wait on to bottom out in price?Jordan Ridley33:10 - appears to offer some value at $495k.Connor Rozee35:00 - Which rookies should we cull and who should we keep?38:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.41:00 - Could you trade to to make some cash?Jack ZiebellJordan Ridley44:00 - Picking one out of , and .Connor Rozee James WorpelJames Harmes48:30 - Why Roy is keen on holding .Chad Warner53:00 - What score should we be happy with from our premiums?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh yeah, let's celebrate as Thursday teams are coming back! We'll get you sorted ahead of round eight with all the team news to date, the popular trade options and strategy plus Calvin talks through his crazy No. 1 captain choice for this week.Episode guide1:20 - Thursday night teams are back!3:45 - Judging by Chris Scott's comments, we will have to worry about an increase in late outs.7:10 - Richmond welcome back while holds his spot.Dustin MartinRiley Collier-Dawkins11:00 - Will hold his spot?Nick Bryan14:30 - The news was better than what it could have been for .Tom Rockliff16:30 - and are among the most popular players traded in for round eight.Josh KellyAaron Hall20:00 - Is an option?Ben Cunnington25:00 - Most coaches are offloading fattened cash cows, and are on the hitlist to move on for a few.Orazio FantasiaTaylor Walker26:30 - Calvin names as his No. 1 captain pick for this week due to the points the Pies give up to defenders.Jack Ziebell29:00 - Jack Macrae and Brodie Grundy appear to be safe options for your double points this round.31:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.34:00 - or ?Josh DaicosAaron Hall36:30 - or ?Darcy ParishJosh Kelly40:00 - Hold or trade ?Patrick Cripps44:00 - Fix red dots or chase points?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend down and Calvin keeps climbing the ranks... what even is this season? We take a look at all news out of round seven and after putting it off, we'll have a crack at considering some bye round strategy as well as the return of the Scale of Hardness. Let's go!Episode guide2:00 - Roy is pumped with 's 104 after looking like he was down and out.Tom Powell6:15 - 'Mopey' dropped just 72 points.Max Gawn8:30 - The R2 headache of was back with now the Giants' preferred ruck for the next few weeks.Matt FlynnShane Mumford13:30 - injured his knee in the SANFL while top scored in the VFL with 40 disposals and 19 marks for 184 Fantasy points.Tom Rockliff Jake Riccardi16:45 - Is there still hope for after scoring 130?Tom Highmore18:10 - With no massive injury woes, trading out fattened cash cows is the priority this week.22:20 - A role change that has seen him shifted back to the wing makes a prime target.Josh Kelly26:15 - ticks a lot of boxes at his price.Aaron Hall28:45 - Calvin discusses his Scale of Hardness.31:30 - Teams appear to be cashing in when playing the Pies making them the easiest team to score Fantasy points across all positions, excluding the ruck.35:00 - Roy runs through how to plan for the bye rounds.39:30 - Can you hold on to some fattened cash cows based on their byes? is someone you can consider holding past his use by date.Chad Warner42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.47:00 - Should you trade or fix up red dots on your bench?Tom Phillips50:30 - Will and 's roles change anytime soon?Jack ZiebellAaron Hall55:45 - How many rookies do they boys have on field?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most traded out players this week are the injured premium trio in Josh Dunkley, Dustin Martin and Lachie Neale. We run through the options for your moves ... and yes, Jack Ziebell is definitely part of the parade. We've got captain tips, all the news and answers to your burning questions ahead of round seven. Let's go!Episode guide1:20 - Friday teams are in and will make his debut in round seven.Riley Collier-Dawkins4:00 - Collingwood has announced that first-gamer will play on the wing.Caleb Poulter6:30 - and return from concussion while will play his first game of the year.Jordan De GoeyJordan RidleyLachie Whitfield8:00 - Will we see back in the Giants' team soon?Shane Mumford11:00 - The player of the week, , gets more airtime.Jack Ziebell15:00 - Options to think about in Draft for long-term injuries.18:00 - looks to be the best sub-$200k option this week.Martin Frederick22:30 - Things to think about with rookie trading, including the rookies who have high breakevens.25:30 - Calvin has as the No. 1 captain option this week but suggests should be the VC.Brodie GrundyJack Macrae28:00 - Collingwood give up bulk points to midfielders and will have a field day.Touk Miller31:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.34:00 - Who to get: , or a midfielder?Max GawnSteele Sidebottom37:00 - Can you go light in the forward-line?40:45 - vs vs vs vs .Jy FarrarDeven RobertsonAtu BosenavulagiRiley Collier-DawkinsMartin Frederick47:00 - Which premium Demon: or ?Christian PetraccaClayton Oliver50:30 - More Jack Ziebell talk...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Ziebell's 170 was incredible to watch. As he racked up points at will, he is now the second highest scoring player in the league. Could he be an option for the injured Dunkly, Dusty or Neale? We've got a bit to unpack after round six on this episode of the podcast.Episode guide2:00 - Warnie gained an extra three points for his work in the crowd on the weekend.4:10 - racked up a massive 159 points to be a worthy captain option to get round six started.Jack Macrae8:15 - Calvin was disappointed in 's output after being one of the stars of his team in the two weeks prior.Lachie Sholl9:00 - Big injury news this week with , and sidelined.Josh DunkleyLachie NealeDustin Martin14:15 - scored a monster 170. The boys have a lengthy debate as to whether he is a must-have considering he has the most Fantasy friendly role of all-time.Jack Ziebell21:30 - Could we see make his debut with out this week?Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Tim English26:00 - What are the trade options for the injured stars this week.30:30 - Breakevens are now right up there for , and . Is now the time to cash them out?Errol GuldenBraeden CampbellJames Rowe35:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.42:30 - Can we consider as a trade-in opption?Rowan Marshall45:45 - Should be move all of the dual-position rookies to the forward line?49:00 - Who to pick: or ?Jordan RidleyDyson Heppell52:20 - / versus /.Clayton OliverSteele SidebottomTom MitchellDayne ZorkoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some interesting trading decisions to be made this week and we run through the most popular... including some new dual-position favourites. Roy adjusts his Rollin' 22 based on those new DPPs which has some big calls. He's ready for some feedback.Episode guide1:00 - has been ruled out after surgery.Patrick Dangerfield3:00 - The Giants confirmed will play this weekend.Matthew Flynn7:00 - is among the most popular players traded in this week. His form is amazing, can we trust him long-term?Jack Ziebell10:30 - The most traded out player is following his omission last Sunday.Jordan Clark15:50 - Roy looks at his Rollin' 22, starting with some new names in the back line.18:10 - is about to go whack and despite his average not being as high as others, he's a top eight midfielder.Tom Mitchell21:15 - In a shock to many, is ranked as Roy's second best forward.Jack Ziebell27:00 - It was splitting hairs, but gets the nod over fellow DPP recipient, .Josh KellyLachie Hunter30:00 - Calvin's job is pretty easy these days with the walk-up No. 1 captain option.Max Gawn33:10 - Your VC should be about chasing players with ceilings, rather than safety.35:25 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.38:45 - Thoughts on as a cheap cash cow.Atu Bosenavulagi43:30 - Do you move to or to a premium midfielder?Isaac CummingLachie ShollBailey Smith48:00 - Pay up for or bank some cash for an under-priced midfielder such as and bank the cash?Zach MerrettAdam TreloarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you came out unscathed this weekend then buy yourself a lottery ticket... or call yourself Calvinator. Plenty of drama faced coaches from late outs, omissions, plenty of injuries... or the stupid/unlucky choice of holding Jordan De Goey for one week too long. We catch up with Tom Mitchell to find out why UTAS Stadium is a happy hunting ground for him this week.Episode guide3:00 - is the highest scoring player in the game.Josh Dunkley5:20 - There was just three points to 's name when he was concussed.Jordan De Goey9:30 - Roy was sweating on coming on as the medical substitute.Jordan Clark12:30 - Plenty of Fantasy relevant injuries lead the news out of round five.15:15 - Could we be without after tweaking his ankle on Saturday night?Lachie Jones19:00 - had 160 points in the opening weekend of VFL as racked up 142 in the SANFL.Liam StockerTom Rockliff21:45 - The boys chat through the new dual-position player additions.26:00 - joins the show.Tom Mitchell28:10 - What makes UTAS Stadium a happy hunting ground for Fantasy scores?30:30 - When can we expect to see ?Connor Downie34:05 - Tom discusses his new Ball Magnets app.39:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.42:00 - When should we start looking at players' breakevens in regards to trading them out?49:10 - Ranking new DPPs , and .Nat FyfeJosh KellyLachie Hunter55:00 - Is a forgotten man?Jarryd Lyons57:50 - and are great buys at the moment.Dyson HeppellLachlan ShollSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trades are confusing for some this week but some would say that the season itself is just as confusing. We chat with Champion Data's Fantasy Freako about the trends he's noticing this year as well as get some inside word on the new DPPs for next week. We've got round five trade tips, captains advice and a whole lot more. Let's go!Episode guide3:00 - accepted his suspension and some timelines on some injured players have been revealed this week.Caleb Daniel9:40 - Fantasy Freako joined Warnie for a chat about the13:30 - Thoughts on rucks with the drop in stoppage numbers.18:00 - Freako gives some thoughts on the new DPPs that will drop next week.21:00 - Calvin suggests that could gain DEF status and be a handy draft option with his added flexibility from next week.Aaron Hall24:00 - As of next week we can probably move , and forward.Errol GuldenCharlie LazzaroTom Powell31:30 - What to do with and his chances of playing. Matthew Flynn39:00 - Calvin runs through the VC loophole into his best captain options for round five with his main man on Sunday.Max Gawn41:00 - plays his favourite team this week under the roof.Jack Macrae45:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.47:30 - v .Adam TreloarBrad Crouch52:40 - v .Isaac CummingLachie Ash55:20 - Who to trade first out of , and .Jordan ClarkOrazio FantasiaWillem Drew59:30 - or pocket some cash with .Max GawnReilly O'Brien1:03:30 - v .Jordan RidleyPatrick DangerfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin has made his way home from his remote holiday location and sketchy phone reception after a weekend where we had to do a lot of thinking about our moves. Plenty of forced trades continue to plague our teams as well as more rolling lockout scrambling. Ah, we love this game! Episode guide2:30 - Things went downhill on Friday night when was expectantly rested for the week.Matt Flynn5:45 - A late score adjustment saw Calvin the lowest scorer of the round.7:25 - If you were among the owners of , you would be celebrating his fantastic 102 point game.Changkouth Jiath10:00 - Not only did score 20 points, he has now been rubbed out for a week.Caleb Daniel16:30 - There are plenty of injury issues heading into round five with expected to miss around 10 weeks while and are booked in for surgery.Taylor AdamsZak ButtersXavier Duursma22:00 - Do you trade or hold Caleb Daniel?26:00 - Weekly trade strategy of chasing points while keeping an eye on improving your team towards 'completion'.29:00 - Will return this week? Will keep his spot?Matt FlynnShane Mumford35:15 - Consider and as bottomed out premium trade targets.Reilly O'BrienAdam Treloar41:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.47:30 - Is it time to move on ?Caleb Serong51:00 - Which non-playing rookies do we need to fix up and is there a balance between getting those right and maximising points on field?57:00 - could be in line for DPP next week.Josh KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It could be a good week for a double downgrade but with forced trades for many, we need to make the most out of a bad situation... including riding the breakevens and grabbing Tex Walker. Plenty of trading scenarios are covered with some almighty captain options for this weekend. Let's go.Episode guide3:00 - A few rookies will make their debut this round.6:00 - What will the Suns be doing with their ruck stocks off the back of ' ACL injury.Jarrod Witts10:30 - GWS have plenty of injury worries including leaving a hole in the midfield.Stephen Coniglio15:00 - is the most traded in player this round. Any issues around his job security?Deven Robertson16:45 - The Traders tick off the trade out options including and so long as there aren't any bigger issues.Jordan De GoeyJordan Clark19:20 - Calvin runs through the best captain options for round four.24:00 - Consider when your players play if you're keen to use the captain loophole.28:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.31:50 - Which player should you downgrade to? , or .Chris BurgessNik CoxAlex Waterman34:00 - Can we hold off on considering he plays on Thursday night?Jordan Ridley37:15 - Which combo is better: / or /?Taylor WalkerChangkuoth JiathJosh DunkleyChris Burgess39:10 - or .Jordan RidleyJake Lloyd43:10 - or .Chad WarnerNick HindSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy points were well and truly flowing for some over the Easter weekend with more 130+ scores posted than in the the first two rounds combined. We offer up our apology to Tex Walker but we're still waiting for ours from Paddy Dow. There's plenty of issues to get through this week including the cash cows. Let's go!Episode guide2:00 - This was the biggest round of Fantasy numbers for the season.6:00 - Calvin was stoked with return to form.Andrew Gaff9:45 - Roy likened to the pigeon in the middle of the MCG.Paddy Dow15:00 - ' knee injury means the lack of ruck stocks at the Suns will be very Fantasy relevant.Jarrod Witts20:30 - Most popular trades are analysed.22:45 - Who are the options for the injured ?Hayden Young26:00 - has been tagging and racking up decent numbers. Is he an option?Mark O'Connor30:15 - Warnie wishes he followed through with his trade last week.Jordan Ridley32:00 - If you have Witts, you must go to or .Brodie GrundyMax Gawn35:00 - Roy's Rollin' 22 includes .Taylor Walker39:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.42:10 - Does deserve one more chance?Jordan De Goey46:00 - Can you consider as a cheap ruck replacement for Witts? Or could you flick to R2?Tom HickeyMatt Flynn51:20 - Which Jordy goes first: Clark or De Goey?55:00 - Pick one: , or .Jordan RidleyJake LloydCallum Mills58:00 - Young to ?Lachie AshSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a tough week for Calvin, but he's dried his tears and ready to attack the Easter weekend and resurrect his team. We'll need to do some quick goat thinking to get our squads sorted with the Thursday-to-Monday fixtures. On today's episode, we try to predict who will be good trade targets and captains for round three based on what we've seen so far.Episode guide2:00 - Thursday night team selection sees rookie omitted.Harry Sharp5:00 - and will miss six-weeks for the Blues.Jack Martin Zac Fisher7:30 - Injuries for key Bombers will change their squad's make-up this week.10:15 - Calvin reveals that was told off at training for his poor Fantasy scores.Andrew Gaff13:00 - is one of the most traded out players. Should you move him on?Lachie Neale17:10 - Is it a mistake to bring in ?Taylor Walker20:15 - The Scale of Hardness sees the Saints, Roos and Hawks giving up plenty of points to midfielders.23:15 - Could you play over this week?Paul HunterMatt Flynn25:00 - Calvin is expecting big things from as his No. 1 captain.Jack Macrae29:30 - With lower numbers being posted this year, can we drop the line for the VC loophole score?34:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.37:20 - Again... why you shouldn't pick .Taylor Walker42:30 - v .Jack CrispCallum Mills47:15 - Andrew Brayshaw v Bailey Smith.49:30 - Are we being too harsh on ?Jordan De Goey52:25 - Things to remember for the Easter round of footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More forced trades greet us out of round two but some are unforced errors for Roy and Calvin as they tried to chase some bench points - they've got a story to tell. The boys look over the key issues facing coaches this week including whether we hold or fold on under-performing premiums.Episode guide2:00 - Calvin's ranking slid this week.3:30 - The rucks bounced back, but are they back?7:00 - Rookie roulette worked out alright this week with some of our best performers in our teams being sub-$300k players.8:30 - A tale of how to not chase points off your bench.12:45 - wasn't a great selection for his 17,000 new owners.Jaidyn Stephenson15:20 - Calvin has just about had enough of .Andrew Gaff18:45 - Essendon injuries, including popular MID/FWD , will mean a different looking midfield make up this week.Jye Caldwell21:00 - Is it too late to jump on the best cash cows of the year?25:10 - Warnie runs through the players who may gain DPP prior to round six.31:00 - and have dropped a lot of cash and there's more to come. Do you hold falling premiums?Lachie NealeAndrew Gaff36:00 - Questions from social media - follow@AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.39:50 - Are there any worries about Carlton's scoring potential?44:30 - If you're running with a two rookie ruck set-up, who should you upgrade to: or ?Brodie GrundyJarrod Witts47:00 - Which rookie: or ?Charlie LazzaroSam Berry50:15 - Options for and what The Traders will do with their round three moves.Jye Caldwell 56:30 - North Melbourne and Essendon are giving up the most Fantasy points.59:00 - What to do with .Will BrodieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got our first two trades to use this week and for some they're forced ones, thanks Danger. We go through the popular options, trading strategy, the best captain pick and answer your questions ahead of round two.Episode guide1:30 - Be aware that you can't always reverse your trades throughout the round. Advice is to only make the trades when you need to.3:30 - and are must-trades.Patrick DangerfieldMatt Rowell6:00 - Draft coaches who were keen on ' midfield role will be without him for six weeks.James Harmes8:15 - The boys ponder what and will do to Carlton's midfield mix.Zac Williams Jack Martin11:30 - is the third most traded out player behind the two must-trades. Is it a luxury?Max Gawn16:20 - Roy asks the question: what is the value of a trade?20:10 - Is moving on and worth it?Jordan ClarkJordan De Goey24:45 - is the most traded in player.Jaidyn Stephenson27:00 - Is a trap?Lachlan Sholl30:00 - Calvin runs through his top captain options for round two.34:30 - Why you can't back as skipper.Max Gawn37:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.40:00 - What trading strategy should you look at if you own and ... but have two rookie rucks on field.Patrick DangerfieldMatt Rowell43:20 - or ?Tom MitchellJack Macrae48:45 - You must upgrade .Josh Daicos53:00 - Roy's hilarious appearance on Adelaide radio when he didn't know who he was talking to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How good was it to have Fantasy back? There were plenty of highs and low(e)s out of the weekend with the rollercoaster of emotions of being a Fantasy coach on display in round one. The boys run through the issues out of the weekend including the Matt Rowell and Patrick Dangerfield trades as well as the under-performing premium rucks. Plenty of your questions are answered including what you should do with your fix-it trades this round.Episode guide2:20 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through their scores for the opening weekend.4:45 - was impressive in his first hitout for the Bombers, racking up a ton.Nick Hind8:00 - Plenty of players were disappointing in round one, including Calvin's midfield gun .Andrew Gaff11:50 - and are two popular picks who will have stints on the sidelines and therefore, are must-trades.Matt RowellPatrick Dangerfield17:30 - The focus for your team this week is fix-it trades.22:15 - Roy is looking at getting and based on their impressive round one showings.Jye CaldwellJaidyn Stephenson 25:10 - After one week, the Bulldogs' midfielders look fine... but will this last?27:50 - Rucks were an issue in round one with the big three - , and - all scoring well-below their breakevens.Max GawnBrodie GrundyReilly O'Brien35:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.39:10 - Is back?Tom Mitchell41:30 - New Sun Oleg Markov was one of the best defender scorers of the round. Is he a steal?45:20 - Should we hold or look to move him on? Jordan De Goey54:00 - Rookie roulette was back in full-force with everyone making a clanger or two with who to play on field.55:30 - When should we use our trades during the rolling lockout?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's the night before the season starts and The Traders run through the things you need to know from rookies that have been named, captain picks and they also grill the Fantasy GOAT, Selby Lee-Steere, on some of the big issues.Episode guide1:00 - The substitute is back. Some Fantasy implications are unknown.3:30 - Giants were the first to announce a rookie with Matt Flynn making his debut on Sunday.6:05 - A trio of Swan draftees will play.9:15 - First teams of the year are in.12:15 - How is Selby, coach of Moreira's Magic, feeling 24 hours out from the opening game.15:30 - Don't pick Orazio Fantasia!18:40 - Despite Selby wanting to set-and-forget in the rucks, he gives his answer on whether a $170k option at R2 is a possibility.22:00 - Advice on going into a rolling lockout for round one.24:15 - Calvin ranks Max Gawn as No. 1 captain choice this week.28:15 - Remember players will be locked when the game starts.32:30 - Roy runs through his Rollin' 22 - the best 22 players for Fantasy this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's lockout week and it's all about finalising team structure... rookies pending. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the best rookie options in each position and that dictates the way they're structuring their squads.Episode guide1:30 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie all tanked their Draft teams in the Bacon Cup Draft Day.5:00 - What the concussion sub rule could mean for Fantasy?7:55 - Max King will miss round one.11:00 - Roy puts the call out for sauces this week as we will be flying blind with some selections.13:30 - Jacob Koschitzke is the only defensive rookie we can almost guarantee, meaning there won't be any on field.17:00 - Three rookies on field is the structure that many coaches will be going with in the midfield, led by Tom Powell.20:30 - Paul Hunter, Matt Flynn, Lloyd Meek and Josh Treacy all look likely to play in round one.24:00 - We could be flush with rookie forwards.29:00 - Roy is still seriously considering having a $170k player at R2.33:00 - There are some issues with paying up for Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy.37:30 - The Traders' on field rookie structure.43:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.45:00 - Could Will Brodie be a good option?48:10 - What are the current thoughts on Matt Rowell, the competition's most popular player?52:00 - Could Dom Tyson be a smokie selection at a discount price?58:00 - The pros and cons of Ben McEvoy or Toby Nankervis as a mid-priced ruck option.1:01:00 - Sam Docherty or Caleb Daniel?1:02:45 - Splitting Tim Taranto and Sam Walsh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.