AFL Fantasy with The Traders

We don't know the return date as yet, but in a fortnight we should. Roy, Calvin and Warnie mull over when it could be and what we might need to think about for Fantasy. An old friend leaves a message for the boys and Todd Goldstein is chopped from the Team of the Decade. Calvin isn't allowed to have a say on the best forwards from the last 10 years as the squad is finalised. As The Traders remember the past, they look at their favourite stories from over the years and the Fantasy cult heroes that go down in folklore.Episode guide1:15 - Roy is optimistic that the season will be underway sooner rather than later.8:00 - Calvin is taken to task on his inclusion of Todd Goldstein in the Team of the Decade.16:00 - Team of the Decade FWDs22:10 - Steve Johnson was the closest to a forward pig we have seen.30:00 - Justin Westhoff missed just eight games of the decade, should he be considered in the forward line?33:20 - Lance Franklin kicked 13 goals for 204 Fantasy points, the highest score in the modern era.36:10 - Dayne Zorko averaged 95 in his debut season to be the forward cash cow of the decade.42:50 - Via Twitter, Owen offers up some interesting stats from the last decade such as how many points were scored and the highest scoring jumper numbers.51:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.56:15 - Fantasy faves including when Ben Hudson was suspended by the Crows and Warnie wasn’t happy and called the club.1:04:00 - Reliving how good the Cats were in the late 2000s - especially ABC; Ablett, Bartel and Corey.1:10:30 - Beau Muston scored 127 and 106 in his first two games before tanking.1:19:30 - The boys reel off Brad Johnson’s averages in the 2000s.1:21:20 - Homework of the week is to pick a Fantasy team of five defenders, seven midfielders, one ruck and five forwards with only one player from each team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another week of the footy lockdown goes by and the boys catch up once again over Skype. We'd be looking forward to round six and the massive Anzac Day game, so Warnie looks back at the best Pies and Dons over the last 10 years. Continuing the best from the last 10 years, the rucks to be included in the Team of the Decade are debated at length with Calvin making the final call. Roy goes back to the first ever episode of our YouTube show.Episode guide1:30 - The AFL have announced a date to announce when the season will resume.4:00 - What has been on the TV during isolation.7:30 - Warnie looks at the best Anzac Day performances from the last decade.12:00 - Was Brent Stanton an underrated Fantasy player?14:40 - The best rucks from 2010-2019 are discussed and inducted into the team of the decade.20:00 - Calvin makes the case for Todd Goldstein.26:30 - Dean Cox would have been the best ruck from 2005-2014, but is he for the most recent decade?31:00 - How do Stefan Martin's numbers stack up?33:00 - Reilly O'Brien and Jonathan Giles are named on the bench.37:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.41:00 - Dylan asks how this season will affect Fantasy in 2021.45:00 - What value does Tim Taranto currently have in Fantasy Draft?50:15 - The Traders discuss the origins of their nicknames.54:00 - Roy takes us back to 2007 when the lads first recorded a YouTube video about Fantasy and puts Calvin through the paces with a question and answer session.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poor audio quality continues this week, but don't worry, the content isn't nearly as poor. The boys catch up after another week apart in isolation over Skype and a couple of beers. It would have been the Easter weekend and Warnie takes the lads through the best performers from the Cats and Hawks over the years. Eight players are inducted into the team of the decade as attention is turned to the midfielders and Calvin sets out to rank the pigs.Episode guide11:30 - The best performers in the Easter Monday Hawks v Cats blockbusters are remembered.16:40 - The eight best midfielders are inducted into the Fantasy Team of the Decade.21:10 - Reliving Tom Rockliff's 134.8 average season.25:45 - Why has Gary Ablett never been awarded Fantasy Pig status?31:30 - Some asked for Matthew Boyd to be inducted as a defender, but he makes the grade as a MID.38:20 - Who becomes M8 out of Adam Treloar and Jack Macrae?43:00 - Michael Barlow has the best Fantasy season ever by a debutant.46:30 - The Traders decide who is the better cash cow out of Sam Walsh and Toby Greene.51:50 - Calvin attempts to rank the Fantasy Pigs with some nifty Excel spreadsheet work.58:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.1:01:30 - Which Trader has the highest Fantasy score since 2014?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology issues due to social isolation couldn't stop The Traders catching up for their weekly podcast. Roy, Calvin and Warnie share a couple of beers as well as reveal the defenders for the Team of the Decade (2010-19). There's plenty of banter as they look at the worst trades of all-time, some stories from the past and some fun with a quiz.Episode guide1:45 - Warnie is bottling his home brew, Calvin is growing grass and Roy has made a purchase to keep him entertained in isolation.10:20 - The boys live some of their worst trades of their Fantasy careers as well as share some from passionate coaches on social media.14:20 - Why reverse trades, aka the Heath Shaw rule, was introduced.21:50 - The six best defenders are inducted into the Fantasy Team of the Decade.34:30 - Nic Newman is the best cash cow for the bench from the last 10 years, but who joins him?42:00 - Warnie takes on the role of the quizmaster to challenge Roy and Calvin in Gorto's 2015-19 quiz.51:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.1:00:15 - Calvin reminisces about what he got up to to terrorise Warnie when they lived together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 . That and some of your questions (again, some Fantasy related, some not).9th PlaceEpisode 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, that was that. Footy was back for one weekend only and we had a lot to adjust to. 16 minute quarters made for some interesting scores - some were well up and some were well down as 80 became the new 100. Roy, Calvin and Warnie wrap up the start to the season and try to make sense of what's to come.Episode guide2:00 - How the scores looked compared to other seasons.4:30 - The Traders' round one scores.7:00 - Roy rants about his team and starts the -3s.14:00 - The positives out of the weekend with the +3s.18:45 - A realistic team that would have been around 200 points head of the current leader.28:45 - What was the right call in the ruck?33:30 - Big takeaways from the new look Fantasy.37:40 - Information on price movements.43:30 - The future of the season and options for Fantasy.50:40 - How are we going to spend our time?Follow the boys on Twitter for a some fun while the season is suspended: @RoyDT, @CalvinDT and @WarnieDT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders look over the round one teams as they are announced. Get your team set for the full lockout on Friday at 7:50pm AEDT. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders sat down to record the weekly podcast soon after Gillon McLachlan announced that the season will be going ahead with 17 games as a break is expected for the coronavirus. Roy, Calvin and Warnie look at what it all means for Fantasy and give their take on it all in a very special, and unique, episode of the podcast. Warnie catches up with Harris Andrews from the Lions following their Draft day and does the same with Nick Maxwell, the commissioner of the Pies' league. Calvin names up the best captain options and Roy reveals his best 22 for the season. Finally, plenty of questions are answered in the lead up to round one.Episode guide1:00 - How the coronavirus will affect our Fantasy season with 17 games.8:00 - Does the fewer games affect breakevens?18:00 - Dates and times for lockout week.22:10 - Harris Andrews, commissioner of the Lions' Draft league, discusses how their Draft day went.29:00 - Calvin's look at the best captain options for this week including the loophole.37:30 - Roy reveals his Rollin' 22 ahead of round one.51:00 - Nick Maxwell chats about the Magpies' Draft league.59:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2019, Jon Harmey was in cracking AFL Fantasy form. Backing up from the No.6 hat he won in 2017, the Essendon supporter took his team Hirdy's Heroes to the top of the overall rankings after the byes and sat there until round 23. Well, at least until the start of the final round as in some amazing scenes, Craig Wegener overtook Harmey's team to be crowned the 2019 champion.Episode guide1:00 - Harmey relives his previous results and how last year played out and that it wasn't much fun being at the top.5:15 - What does a good coach do in the pre-season?8:00 - Hunting value.12:00 - Harmey has some concern over the rookies.17:45 - What is the take on the rucks?26:40 - Does ownership dictate selections?28:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.29:50 - Is Petracca an option? Harmey gives his take on mid-priced forwards.33:20 - Dan Houston or Brodie Smith?37:00 - Harmey considers not touching any of the big Bulldogs.42:10 - Put a line through Jeremy Howe.44:50 - Pick one between Hugh Greenwood and Christian Petracca.46:30 - What advice does Harmey have for lockout week?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat about the annual Traders v Journos Fantasy Draft as it happened. Plenty of fun and surprises throughout the live draft - especially finding out it is only a 2-3-1-2/4 structure for the 10 team league. The boys were joined on during the recording by Mitch Cleary, Nathan Schmook and Lee Gaskin to give their insights into the draft and answer some of the pressing general Fantasy questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final weekend of the Marsh Community Series has just finished leaving Roy, Calvin and Warnie with more questions than what they started with. There looks to be a major lack of rookies on the horizon to play this year and some of the players locked after impressive performances in the first Marsh game weren't quite as prolific. The Traders chat through all nine games to help you wade through the massive number of stats and information gathered throughout the long weekend.Episode guide2:40 - Adelaide v Gold Coast review including notes on Ben Davis, Brodie Smith, Rory Laird, Chayce Jones, Darcy MacPherson, Hugh Greenwood, Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson and Jeremy Sharp.10:30 - Hawthorn v Melbourne review including notes on James Sicily, Tom Mitchell, Jonathon Ceglar, Jonathon Patton, Max Gawn and Christian Petracca.20:10 - Port Adelaide v Western Bulldogs review including notes on Connor Rozee, Tom Rockliff, Justin Westhoff, Mitch Georgiadis, Tim English and Bailey Smith.27:55 - West Coast v Fremantle review including notes on Elliot Yeo, Jarrod Brander, Tim Kelly, Michael Wlaters, Nat Fyfe, Andrew Brayshaw and Adam Cerra.36:10 - GWS Giants v Richmond review including notes on Stephen Coniglio, Sam Jacobs, Toby Greene, Tom Green, Dustin Martin and Marlion Pickett.46:50 - Collingwood v St Kilda review including notes on Jeremy Howe, Jack Crisp, Taylor Adams, John Noble, Jack Steele, Hunter Clark, Max King, Rowan Marshall and Dylan Roberton.55:25 - Could you consider not starting with Brodie Grundy?1:01:00 - Carlton v Brisbane Lions review including notes on Partick Cripps, Sam Docherty, Grant Birchall, Devon Robertson and Brand Starcevich.1:05:50 - North Melbourne v Sydney Swans review including notes on Curtis Taylor, Jack Mahony, Tristan Xerri, Jake Lloyd, Jordan Dawson and Sam Naismith.1:17:30 - Geelong v Essendon review including notes on Jack Steven, Patrick Dangerfield, Devon Smith, Jacob Townsend and Andrew McGrath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty happened over the weekend from the State of Origin to the four Marsh Series games... and most importantly (for us) the Bacon Cup Draft Day. Adam Curley from AFL.com.au joined the boys to discuss the Giants v Swans game and look at the all-important ruck battles for both clubs. Plenty of questions are answered in another jam packed episode of the podcast.Episode guide2:00 - What we learned from the State of Origin.5:00 - Recap of the Bacon Cup.14:45 - West Coast v Essendon review including notes on Devon Smith, Jacob Townsend, Will Snelling, Jarrod Brander and Bailey Williams.23:20 - GWS Giants v Sydney Swans review with Adam Curley including notes on Tim Taranto's injury, Sam Naismith, Sam Jacobs, Jordan Dawson and Will Gould.39:45 - Fremantle v Carlton review including notes on Jack Martin, Sam Docherty, Sam Walsh, Blake Acres, Andrew Brayshaw and Adam Cerra.47:20 - Richmond v Collingwood including notes on Darcy Cameron, Adam Treloar's injury, Taylor Adams, Jack Crisp and Marlion Pickett.55:00 - Roy's Fantasy Classic squad structure.59:00 - The boys run through the most selected sub-$300k players and give their thoughts.1:06:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.1:11:15 - How many Dockers are too many?1:13:45 - What does Blake Hardwick's injury mean for James Sicily?1:18:50 - How many of Roy's rolling 22 should you start with?1:22:00 - Jake Lloyd or Jack Crisp?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a big weekend it was in Fantasy footy! The first five Marsh Series games were played out and The Traders have plenty of takeaways from those to discuss in close to an hour-and-a-half of the longest episode of the AFL Fantasy podcast ever! They are also joined by Nathan Schmook from AFL.com.au to discuss Fremantle and West Coast fantasy stocks an answer plenty of your questions.Episode guide3:30 - Roy and Calvin not happy with where they drew their selections for the Bacon Cup draft order.5:00 - St Kilda v Hawthorn review including notes on Max King, Hunter Clark, Tom Mitchell, Jonathon Patton and Chad Wingard.14:30 - Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne review including notes on Marcus Bontempelli, Jack Macrae, Josh Dunkley, Aiden Bnar and Trisan Xerri.23:45 - Melbourne v Adelaide review including notes on Christian Petracca, Clayton Oliver, Chayce Jones, Miles Poholke, Brad Crouch and Wayne Milera.33:10 - Gold Coast Suns v Geelong Cats review including notes on Connor Budarick, Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson, Hugh Greenwood and Patrick Dangerfield.42:00 - Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide review including notes on Lachie Neale, Hugh McCluggage, Dan Houston, Connor Rozee, Brad Ebert and Mitch Georgiardis.52:00 - Nathan Schmook from AFL.com.au joins the boys to chat about Fremantle and West Coast.56:50 - Increased forward time for Nat Fyfe could see him gain DPP in 2020.1:00:30 - Jarrod Brander is likely to a wingman for the Eagles in round one.1:05:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.1:07:30 - How many mid-priced forwards can we have?1:08:30 - Devon Smith v Dustin Martin.1:11:00 - Have previous pre-season performances resulted in better season returns?1:16:15 - Calvin discusses his pre-Marsh team.1:19:00 - Stephen Coniglio is likely to have more of a MID/FWD split this year.1:23:30 - Calvin reads a podcast review.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a show all about the South Australian teams and the rucks. Get the inside word from AFL.com.au's Lee Gaskin as he lets us know about all of the ins and outs at the Crows and Power. Roy, Calvin and Warnie talk who to pick as R2 and Warnie drops his top 12 ruck draft rankings.Episode guide1:00 - The AFL Record is out now. Grab your copy!2:40 - Craig's 2019 captains tips are better than Calvin's.9:00 - Harley Bennell (MID, $224,000) has signed with the Demons.11:40 - Lee Gaskin joins The Traders.12:00 - Reilly O'Brien looks to be the lone ruckman at the Crows.15:00 - Is Scott Lycett an option?17:20 - Chayce Jones looks to add more midfield minutes this year.19:30 - Dan Houston should run through the Power midfield as will Brad Ebert in the absence of Ollie Wines.21:30 - Roy wants to know more about Tom Rockliff, but Lee is cautious.27:00 - Some basement priced players at the Dockers that could be options.32:20 - Calvin is struggling to pick his R2.38:50 - Roy and Warnie share the same second ruck while Calvin has gone cheaper.40:40 - Warnie's ruck draft rankings.43:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.46:05 – Should James Sicily be in more than six per cent of teams?51:30 – The Traders name some point of differences in fewer than five per cent of teams.58:10 – What does Jack Macrae need to do to be snouted as an AFL Fantasy pig?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 daySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Tigers.Players discussed:Bachar Houli (DEF, $766k)Dustin Martin (MID/FWD, $712k)Sydney Stack (DEF, $536k)Jack Riewoldt (FWD, $434k)Marlio Pickett (MID, $170k)Riley Collier-Dawkins (MID, $170k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Giants.Players discussed:Tim Taranto (MID, $835k)Josh Kelly (MID, $860k)Stephen Coniglio (MID, $769k)Lachie Whitfield (MID/FWD, $844k)Toby Greene (FWD, $730k)Callan Ward (MID, $539k)Sam Jacobs (RUC, $514k)Lachie Ash (DEF/MID, $264k)Xavier O'Halloran (MID, $170k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Cats.Players discussed:Patrick Dangerfield (MID, $798k)Mitch Duncan (MID, $784k)Sam Menegola (MID, $710k)Joel Selwood (MID, $585k)Jack Steven (MID/FWD, $653k)Quinon Narkle (MID, $497k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Pies.Players discussed:Brodie Grundy (RUC, $906k)Adam Treloar (MID, $839k)Scott Pendlebury (MID, $769k)Taylor Adams (MID, $706k)Jack Crisp (DEF, $725k)Jeremy Howe (DEF, $515k)Darcy Cameron (RUC/FWD, $170k)Tyler Brown (MID, $170k)Jay Rantall (MID, $170k)Trent Bianco (DEF/MID, $182k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Lions.Players discussed:Lachie Neale (MID, $777k)Dayne Zorko (MID, $775k)Hugh McCluggage (MID, $678k)Jarryd Lyons (MID, $723k)Mitch Robinson (MID, $695k)Alex Witherden (DEF, $555k)Grant Birchall (DEF, $428k)Cam Rayner (FWD, $334k)Deven Robertson (MID, $228k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Eagles.Players discussed:Nic Naitanui (RUC, $471k)Andrew Gaff (MID, $824k)Elliot Yeo (MID, $726k)Tim Kelly (MID, $719k)Jack Redden (MID, $681k)Luke Shuey (MID, $749k)Dom Sheed (MID, $705k)Josh Kennedy (FWD, $401k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Dogs.Players discussed:Jack Macrae (MID, $858k)Josh Dunkley (MID, $824k)Marcus Bontempelli (MID, $777k)Caleb Daniel (DEF, $696k)Patrick Lipinski (MID/FWD, $634k)Lachie Hunter (MID, $732k)Cody yWeightman (FWD, $242k)Ben Cavarra (FWD, $170k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Dons.Players discussed:Zach Merrett (MID, $803k)Devon Smith (MID/FWD, $720k)Darcy Parish (MID/FWD, $589k)Andrew McGrath (MID, $554k)Joe Daniher (FWD, $420k)Mitch Hibberd (MID, $197k)Jacob Townsend (FWD, $266k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Hawks.Players discussed:Tom Mitchell (MID, $671k)James Worpel (MID, $718k)Chad Wingard (MID/FWD, $582k)James Sicily (DEF, $620k)Jonathon Patton (FWD, $366k)Jack Gunston (FWD, $565k)Ben McEvoy (RUC, $618k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Power.Players discussed:Tom Rockliff (MID, $737k)Travis Boak (MID, $784k)Ollie Wines (MID, $692k)Connor Rozee (MID/FWD, $539k)Dan Houston (DEF/MID, $596k)Miles Bergman (FWD, $244k)Scott Lycett (RUC, $619k)Robbie Gray (MID/FWD, $603k)Hamish Hartlett (DEF, $567k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Crows.Players discussed:Patrick Wilson (MID, $328k)Reilly O'Brien (RUC, $709k)Bryce Gibbs (MID, $600k)Brad Crouch (MID, $801k)Matt Crouch (MID, $788k)Rory Laird (DEF, $719k)Ned McHenry (MID, $170k)Fischer McAsey (DEF, $260k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Roos.Players discussed:Aidan Bonar (MID/FWD, $333k)Luke Davies-Uniake (MID/FWD, $395k)Lachlan Hosie (FWD, $170k)Ben Cunnington (MID, $608k)Jared Polec (MID, $654k)Ben Jacobs (MID, $403k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Dockers.Players discussed:Nat Fyfe (MID, $779k)Andrew Brayshaw (MID/FWD, $516k)Michael Walters (MID/FWD, $694k)Connor Blakely (DEF, $555k)Sean Darcy (RUC, $511k)Blake Acres (MID/FWD, $501k)Brett Bewley (MID, $367k)Bailey Banfield (FWD, $433k)Mitch Crowsden (FWD, $354k)Caleb Serong (MID, $256k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Saints.Players discussed:Rowan Marshall (RUC, $736k)Jack Billings (MID, $731k)Dan Hannebery (MID, $622k)Hunter Clark (DEF, $574k)Seb Ross (MID, $700k)Dylan Roberton (DEF, $327k)Max King (FWD, $170k)Jack Bytel (MID, $170k)Jade Gresham (MID/FWD, $619k)Jake Carlisle (DEF, $393k)Jack Sinclair (MID/FWD, $493k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Swans.Players discussed:Lance Franklin (FWD, $523k)Luke Parker (MID, $731k)Jake Lloyd (DEF, $795k)Callum Mills (DEF, $559k)Isaac Heeney (MID/FWD, $666k)Jordan Dawson (DEF/FWD, $614k)Dylan Stephens (MID, $262k)WIll Gould (DEF, $220k)Ryan Clarke (MID, $460k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Blues.Players discussed:Sam Docherty (DEF, $563k)Patrick Cripps (MID, $753k)Marc Murphy (MID, $712k)Ed Curnow (MID, $667k)Sam Walsh (MID, $684k)Sam Petrevski-Seton (DEF/MID, $577k)Jack Martin (MID/FWD, $619k)Jack Newnes (MID, $517k)Liam Stocker (DEF, $285k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Demons.Players discussed:Max Gawn (RUC, $826k)Clayton Oliver (MID, $786k)Christian Salem (DEF, $665k)Angus Brayshaw (MID, $653k)Nathan Jones (DEF/MID, $546k)Jack Viney (MID, $611k)Kozzie Pickett (FWD, $248k)Harley Bennell (TBA)Michael Hibberd (DEF, $455k)Kade Kolodjashnij (MID, $381k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the best buys and all of the news out of the Suns.Players discussed:Jarrod Witts (RUC, $794k)Matthew Rowell (MID, $270k)Noah Anderson (MID, $268k)Sam Flanders (MID/FWD, $250k)Jeremy Sharp (MID, $218k)Izak Rankine (FWD, $170k)Jack Lukosius (DEF/FWD, $398k)Rory Thompson (DEF, $170k)Brandon Ellis (MID, $629k)Hugh Greenwood (MID/FWD, $581k)For more Fantasy content from The Traders, head to: http://www.afl.com.au/fantasy as we gear up for the launch of the game for 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin and Warnie chat about the release of the 2020 AFL fixture and all of the Fantasy permutations. They discuss the bye rounds and strategy around who to consider as starters and who to aim for as upgrade targets. Calvin cracks open his Scale of Harness for the first time for the new season.EPISODE GUIDE0:45 - Players are back at training and the news filters through including more midfield time for Connor Rozee and Andrew Brayshaw.2:15 - Tom Rockliff will have an interrupted pre-season and back to contact drills in the new year.3:00 - Nine Thursday night games in 2020 with plenty of thinking for VC loophole options.5:45 - Bye round thinking with Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn on the same bye round. Is the Sam Jacobs round 14 bye handy to use him as an upgrade target for Gawn?8:00 - Upgrade targets off the first bye.9:30 - Which players could we be upgrading during the byes.11:50 - Cal's Scale of Hardness12:45 - Defenders who should shine early based on the fixture including Bachar Houli and Alex Withderden.15:00 - Midfielders to pick and avoid. Patrick Dangerfield is one to avoid early according to Calvin.17:30 - Rucks with a good draw including Sam Jacobs and the must-start that is Brodie Grundy.20:45 - The secret herbs and spices that goes into the Scale of Hardness.21:30 - Jack Newnes and Wylie Buzza could offer some value as newly signed delisted free agents.23:45 - Harley Bennell could be in the Fantasy mix once again.25:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie take some time out of their off-season to discuss the impact the Telstra AFL Trade Period had on players traded in 2019. They dive into the stocks of the players who have moved clubs, but also what it means for their team mates they have left behind and their new friends at their new homes. The Traders answer some of your questions throughout the show as we get our Fantasy juices flowing for 2020!Episode guide1:45 - Mass exodous from Adelaide could mean some extra opportunity, including for new recruit and magoos gun .Billy FramptonPatrick Wilson3:50 - looking like a bargain at the Lions according to "sources" and is expected to suit up in round one. All about the warm weather.Grant BirchallCam Ellis-Yolmen7:15 - Roy doesn't think Carlton failed during the trade period.8:00 - will be our R3 once again as we handcuff him with .Darcy CameronBrodie Grundy9:20 - Does new Don become a scrapheap special in Draft again?Tom Cutler11:00 - Warnie is excited about getting more midfield time at Fremantle.Blake Acres14:45 - may have forward status and will be ready to bounce back as a Cat and could start in Roy's rolling 22 forward line.Jack Steven17:25 - Calvin and Roy expect to go backwards at Gold Coast while tackling machine has upside.Brandon EllisHugh Greenwood21:45 - Will be a good option as R2? Roy thinks will be in the Giants' NEAFL team.Sam JacobsShane Mumford23:40 - With and going to the Hawks, does get off the never again list?Sam FrostJonathon PattonJames Sicily27:05 - could bounce back with Adam Tomlinson and Ed Langdon running Melbourne's wings.Angus Brayshaw29:55 - More midfield time beckons for .Aiden Bonar31:15 - A bit of chance looks likely at the Power.32:20 - While the Tigers didn't bring anyone in, is locked at the first picked in 2020.Marlion Pickett33:35 - St Kilda were the kings of the trade period with likely to see a regression for after a stellar season.Paddy RyderRowan Marshall66:15 - The Swans held onto and Roy has him as a bit of a smokey for next season.Tom Papley37:25 - How will the addition of affect West Coast's midfield?Tim Kelly40:40 - Bulldogs bring in two keys in and .Alex KeathJosh Bruce41:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a season it has been! Tens of thousands of Fantasy points were scored by our players across the 23 rounds and now it is all over. Craig Wegener, coach of , joins the boys to talk about his come from behind win that included bringing in for the final round for his career high 154. The lads hand out some awards and even have a cheeky look towards 2020.Top Me Up ButtercupJeremy CameronEPISODE GUIDE0:30 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie's last round scores.3:00 - How the overall rankings played out.7:30 - Kayo Key Moments for round 23.11:15 - Craig Wegener discusses his overall win.21:50 - The boys hand out some awards including the Dane Swan and Michael Barlow medals.27:20 - Calvin looks at the best picks of the year by position.32:50 - The Draft selections of the year based on ADP.35:30 - Players who stayed in our sides from round one until the end.39:30 - The calls that summed up our season... yep, they are all bad!49:30 - Roy's Rolling 22 year in review.52:45 - 2020 outlook starting with Pete's numbers on players who averaged far less than what they did the year prior.55:35 - Forward line likely to be light on next season with position updates.57:45 - Calvin has started his pre-season for next year and has some players already on his radar.59:15 - Thank you for everyone who has listened in this year. Don't forget to leave a review!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders look over the round 23 teams as they are announced. Get your team set for the full lockout on Friday at 7:50pm AEST. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Grand Final week for Fantasy coaches and the boys runs through all of the best picks for round 23 plus players you might consider avoiding.EPISODE GUIDE1:00 - Warnie's Bacon Cup Draft preliminary final win over Calvin3:00 - Kayo Key Moments from round 227:10 - Preliminary final stories... good and bad10:00 - Darcy Byrne-Jones' poor round after smashing form11:15 - New Era hat watch for the top 100 coaches and the race to the Toyota Corolla13:15 - Round 22 takeaways thanks to Pete15:10 - Breaking news ahead of the final round of the year19:50 - Magoos news22:45 - Roy's rolling 22 with the main criteria being who will score the most this weekend28:40 - Calvin's captain tips for the Grand Final33:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.46:00 - The Michael Barlow Medal winner is to be announced, but it will be put to the people via Facebook... Sam Walsh v Reilly O'Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders look over the round 22 teams as they are announced. Get your team set for the full lockout on Friday at 7:50pm AEST. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is preliminary finals week for Fantasy coaches as the top four teams play off for a spot in the round 23 big dance. The boys look at the race to the Toyota Corolla and hats as well as the news of the week. Roy, Calvin and Warnie answer your questions.EPISODE GUIDE2:00 - The Traders' scores for round 21.3:45 - Kayo Key Moments from the weekend.11:30 - First and second are separated by 4 points in the race to the Toyota Corolla while the hat is definitely in reach for those in the top 100.15:45 - Breaking news.24:30 - Round 21 takeaways thanks to Pete from AFL Ratings.27:00 - Cal's Scale of Hardness... or as Roy calls it, Deceptiveness.31:45 - Roy's rolling 22.34:20 - Some captain tips from Calvin including some PODs for this week.40:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders look over the round 21 teams as they are announced. Get your team set for the full lockout on Friday at 7:50pm AEST. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is semi-finals time in Fantasy land. Most coaches are looking at shuffling premiums week-to-week but some need to get creative if they have limited cash and rookies still on the field... like Calvin. The Traders discuss through plenty of questions of those competing over the next three weeks.EPISODE GUIDE1:10 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie's scores for round 20.3:30 - Kayo Key Moments.10:50 - Round 20 takeaways thanks to Pete.13:15 - Breaking news including injury updates for Dayne Zorko and some key Pies and Giants plus Magoos News.20:25 - Premium trade shuffling.23:00 - Cal's Scale of Hardness.27:30 - Roy's Rolling 22.30:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.46:20 - Some early captain tips and chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders look over the round 20 teams as they are announced. Get your team set for the full lockout on Friday at 7:50pm AEST. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The finals start this week for leagues running with the final 8 structure. Roy is flying high in the Bacon Cup top 4 while Warnie and Calvin will be in the consolation finals.EPISODE GUIDE1:20 - The Traders' scores including Roy's big call that fell flat.5:45 - The Ruck Pig's captaincy fail with Dunkley not any better.7:45 - The Kayo Key Moments for round 19.11:30 - Round 19 takeaways.15:45 - Breaking news.22:30 - Cal's Scale of Hardness looking at the players with the best runs home.27:35 - Roy's Rolling 22.32:00 - Calvin is relevant again as a captain picker.37:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders look over the round 19 teams as they are announced. Get your team set for the full lockout on Friday at 7:50pm AEST. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is official, Brodie Grundy has been inducted as a Pig in the Fantasy Pig Pen joining Swanny, Rocky and Titch. The boys chat through this big announcement and help you out with your Fantasy moves ahead of round 19.EPISODE GUIDE1:20 - The Traders' round 18 scores.3:45 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie's Kayo Key Moments for the weekend.6:25 - Takeaways from round 18 thanks to Pete.9:15 - Brodie Grundy inducted as an Official AFL Fantasy Pig.17:20 - Breaking news.23:10 - Magoos news.25:20 - Cal's scale of hardness.27:45 - Roy's Rolling 22 updated with some unprecedented changes.32:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.48:30 - Calvin has some captain tips ahead of the release of his video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders look over the round 18 teams as they are announced. Get your team set for the full lockout on Friday at 7:50pm AEST. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.