AFL Fantasy with The Traders

The Traders chat round six teams LIVE. For more Fantasy content, head to afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're checking in at the Melbourne airport en-route to Perth for our live show! We talk about the super-long round that was, the new DPPs and some initial thoughts ahead of round six. Make sure you tune into our LIVE show via Facebook (or the podcast) on Thursday night from 6pm AEST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders chat round five teams LIVE. For more Fantasy content, head to afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Mitchell. He's the most popular player in AFL Fantasy Classic and, quite unbelievably, he went up $45,000 from an already ridiculously high starting price. Scores of 156, 137 and 148 meant that he was the set-and-forget captain option for the year.That was until Sunday afternoon.Melbourne sent Nathan Jones to the most recent Fantasy Pig to be snouted and unfortunately, he was held to 83 points at his sty, the MCG. The tag was an issue for Mitchell as he wasn't able to score as freely as he did last season and during the opening three rounds.This week he comes up against Ben Jacobs. The North Melbourne stopper accounted for Patrick Cripps (76) last weekend and held regular 100 plus scorers Clayton Oliver (88), Seb Ross (91) and Jarryd Lyons (84) to modest totals.Cash cow Bailey Banfield is not only racking up solid scores himself, but restricting others. The Docker spent time on Lachie Whitfield in round four, restricting his influence at half-back to a score of 66. Previously he held Zach Merrett to 78 and Aaron Hall to 14.Geelong's Scott Selwood is always a worry when he matches up on one of your gun midfielders. Port Adelaide have had Brad Ebert and even Tom Rockliff play negating roles this year.Will we need a new skipper for round five when Jacobs takes on Mitchell? 64 per cent of the competition will need to tune into what Calvin has to say on this week's episode of the Official AFL Fantasy podcast as The Traders talk taggers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders chat round four teams LIVE. For more Fantasy content, head to afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Lions ruckman Stefan Martin is the toast of AFL Fantasy coaches this week. The big man is behind Max Gawn, Nic Naitanui and Brodie Grundy on the ownership table however, the 16 per cent of coaches who backed him in are stoked with his output against a ruck-less Port Adelaide.Martin finished with 49 hitouts (Justin Westhoff won 15 as the Power's ruck) and added 30 disposals, seven marks and seven tackles to his stat line to post a career-high 177 Fantasy points on Saturday afternoon at Adelaide Oval.It appears that rucks coming up against Port Adelaide are in for a field day.So far Aaron Sandilands (111), Callum Sinclair (93) and Martin (177) have enjoyed playing the Power while Patrick Ryder is on the sidelines. The Saints and Cats are also clubs that you can expect your ruck to score well against based on the data from the opening three weeks.Solo rucks is where it's at in Fantasy. You want your ruckman to go about it alone.At the start of the season there was some trepidation around picking Grundy with Mason Cox in the side. Cox has played two of the three games (he was suspended in round two) and Grundy is the top scoring ruck thus far. Cox has been playing as a deep forward with limited time on the ball.Melbourne and Brisbane Lions have conceded the least amount of points to rucks. Gawn and Martin have been dominant - although they nullified each other in round two - winning the majority of hitouts and collecting ball around the ground.Also in this week's podcast:- All of the action from round three- News from around the grounds, including Magoos News- Trade tips for round four- Your questions answeredSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders chat round three teams LIVE. For more Fantasy content, head to afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cats v Hawks game has just finished and it's time to talk Fantasy. Roy, Calvin and Warnie look at the hits and misses from round two.Also in this week's podcast:- All of the action from round two- Rookie roulette- Fantasy statistics and trends- Your questions answered from social mediaFor more: http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders chat round two teams LIVE. For more Fantasy content, head to afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy coaches will be assessing their squad after the first weekend either lamenting some bad picks or celebrating the nailed initial selections.Trading following round one is all about fixing up mistakes.Early in the week Rage Trades are the go. Flicking a premium that didn't live up to their asking price can be therapeutic, but isn't always the best strategy. It is advised to back in your guns. That is, unless the role didn't look pretty in the case of Tom Rockliff or you're playing the breakeven game with Zach Merrett, you should hold.Priority should be based around bringing in cash cows.If you missed Nick Holman, Tim Kelly, Tom Doedee, Tim English, Sam Murray, Bayley Fritsch, Dom Barry or Jeremy Finlayson, look to bring them in. It might be at the expense of a draftee whose cash generation may look limited or if someone in your squad didn't play on the weekend or is dropped for this week.Rage trading is fun, but make sure you look to make your team better for the long-term.Also in this week's podcast:- All of the action from round one- Hits and misses in initial team selection- Fantasy statistics and trends- Tips from 2017 winner Selby Lee-Steere following round one- Your questions answered from social mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders chat round one teams LIVE. For more Fantasy content, head to afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders catch up with Rodney Eade, 2017 winner Selby Lee-Steere and get your team sorted for the partial lockout this Thursday.For more: http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie review the final weekend of the JLT Community Series from an AFL Fantasy perspective. As well as covering the nine games in detail, they also answer your questions and reveal why their voices sound very, very dusty!Roy's Review: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-12/fantasy-review-jlt-week-threeDraft Kit: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-26/the-traders-2018-fantasy-draft-kit-is-hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss the Official Fantasy Draft game. They talk through how to set up your league, draft day tips and how to manage your team through the season via free agency and trading. Collingwood premiership captain Nick Maxwell joins the lads to talk about his love for the Draft game and some hot tips for season 2018!PLAY: http://fantasy.afl.com.auDOWNLOAD THE DRAFT KIT: http://afl.to/2HOytMWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie review the second weekend of the JLT Community Series from an AFL Fantasy perspective and get some help from AFL Media's Michael Whiting.Roy's Review: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-05/afl-fantasy-review-jlt-week-twoDraft Kit: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-26/the-traders-2018-fantasy-draft-kit-is-hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie review the first weekend of the JLT Community Series from an AFL Fantasy perspective and get some help from AFL Media's Lee Gaskin.Roy's Review: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-26/afl-fantasy-review-jlt-week-oneDraft Kit:http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-02-26/the-traders-2018-fantasy-draft-kit-is-hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders talk AFLX, chat with Essendon's Andrew McGrath, give their rookie watchlist for the JLT Community series and answer your questions. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selby Lee-Steere, the winner of AFL Fantasy Classic, talks tactics with Roy, Calvin and Warnie. http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie jump in the studio for a thumping long podcast talking all things AFL Fantasy to help you learn the basics as well as some of the more advanced thinking for coaches. Warnie catches up with Louie from Champion Data to talk the new Prospectus and get some of his hot tips for the season.PLAY FANTASY: http://fantasy.afl.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The Traders discuss which Tigers you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Crows you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Cats you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Giants you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Eagles you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Swans you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Dons you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Power players you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Dees you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Dogs you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Saints you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Hawks you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Magpies you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Dockers you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Roos you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Blues you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Suns you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Traders discuss which Lions you should consider for AFL Fantasy in 2018. Featuring Ben Keays and Tom Cutler. afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a jam-packed episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast with Roy, Warnie and Calvin as they boys reveal some of the secrets for Fantasy 2018. Looking at the new Classic salary cap of $12.6 million, the lads pump through what you need to know from Tom Mitchell at $896K down to the basement priced $170K players. The top players in each position are talked through to get our Draft lists sorted and some of your questions from social media have been answered.This is just the start of some huge content coming for the year with price reveals starting on Sunday 17 December. Giddy up!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been a couple of months between podcasts and because footy never sleeps, The Traders found some time in their relaxing off-season to catch up and talk AFL Fantasy. Plenty has happened since Roy, Calvin and Warnie celebrated their Fantasy Mad Monday including Richmond breaking their 37-year drought, taking out the 2017 flag.The trade period was a busy time with 28 players finding new homes. The boys discuss each move and what it could mean for their Fantasy prospects, including for those around them and those they've left behind.Roy's favourite, Tom Rockliff, will be pulling on the teal, black and white jumper next year as the next stage of his career sees him as a Port Adelaide player. The point scoring potential of the Fantasy Pig in his new colours is discussed at length.Following its release last week, the 2018 fixture has a range of Fantasy implications. The three multi-bye rounds are back as is the China game that will require some extra thinking for coaches. Seven Thursday night games will see partial lockouts and the elongated Anzac Round will add some challenges for team selection in round five.The pre-season may have started for a few Fantasy coaches already, but it will be in full swing in December when the new prices and positions begin to be revealed. AFL Fantasy for 2018 is expected to launch in late-January.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was 23 weeks ago that we all thought we had picked the best AFL Fantasy Classic possible team under the $11M salary cap or drafted the best team against our mates in Fantasy Draft.For most of us, we learned on the weekend that indeed, our Classic side wasn't that great and it was the mate who nailed his Draft side and was first to hunt the free agents who won the league Grand Final.Selby Lee-Steere walks away as the champion of AFL Fantasy Classic for 2017 after his side, Moreira's Magic racked up 50,909 points for the year.The Traders caught up with the jubilant coach on this week's episode of the podcast.Selby tells the boys what went right and what went wrong to help him win the overall prize and gives his tips to help you taste success next season.Roy, Calvin and Warnie wrap up a monster season as they celebrate, Mad Monday style, a year full of plenty of highs and lows.Also in this week's podcast:- All of the action from round 23- Your answers to the big questions as the boys review 2017- Calvin v Roy in the ultimate Fantasy quiz- An early look ahead to some picks for next seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Here it is, the culmination of the 2017 season; round 23 and the AFL Fantasy Grand Finals.After 22 weeks, 45 trades and thousands of Fantasy points added up it all comes down to this last game of the season for the two combatants featuring in your respective league grand finale.What do you do with your two trades this week?Chasing players with a favourable match-up is a preferred move. During the last three weeks, North Melbourne, Fremantle, Gold Coast, West Coast and Fremantle have been giving up the most Fantasy points. Their opponents this week, in order, are Brisbane Lions, Essendon, Port Adelaide, Adelaide and Collingwood.The Traders discuss the best moves to make so you can claim the bragging rights that will last all summer by being your league's champion.Roy, Warnie and Calvin look at the numbers of the past as they project the top scoring 22 for round 23. Can it beat Cameron's team "Inhuman Rampage" that finished with 2702 points on the weekend? The boys are up and about for the big dance on this week's episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our AFL Fantasy gurus, The Traders, take to the airwaves each week as the teams drop.Join Warnie, Calvin and Roy on AFL.com.au and the official AFL Live app for an hour of LIVE radio as they watch the teams land, and give the first tips on what it all means for your Fantasy squad.Every Thursday until round 23, the boys are joined by special guests and talk through all the big Fantasy issues of the week.Sam Docherty joins the boys this week to accept his Dane Swan Medal as the Fantasy MVP in 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 22 is the preliminary finals weekend for AFL Fantasy leagues. The remaining four teams battle it out in a do-or-die clash, aiming for a spot in the Grand Final.There is no tomorrow after this week.(Well, you can obviously keep playing and there is Fantasy Match Day with a chance to win $1000 each weekend that continues throughout September).Most coaches were faced with a couple of forced trades ahead of the semi-finals. Whether it was the suspended Brodie Grundy or injured Joel Selwood, there were issues left right and centre with a range of trades made, adding plenty of variation to teams for the Fantasy final series.Hopefully this week is a little easier.Selby Lee-Steere is watching the Fantasy scores each weekend and what the moves coaches at the pointy end of the rankings are doing. His team, Moreira's Magic, is the No. 1 team overall and following a score of 2209 on the weekend, holds a commanding 374 point lead over second place.While Selby may have one hand on the car keys, but as we know with Fantasy footy, there is no such thing as a sure thing... just ask Calvin.The Traders discuss all of the issues ahead of round 22 and the Fantasy preliminary finals to help you get one step closer to holding up your league's premiership cup.http://afl.com.au/fantasySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our AFL Fantasy gurus, The Traders, take to the airwaves each week as the teams drop. Join Warnie, Calvin and Roy on AFL.com.au and the official AFL Live app for an hour of LIVE radio as they watch the teams land, and give the first tips on what it all means for your Fantasy squad.Every Thursday until round 23, the boys are joined by special guests and talk through all the big Fantasy issues of the week. This week they'll be joined by Sydney backline jet and Fantasy cash cow Nic Newman, who has taken the Fantasy world by storm this year.You can subscribe to AFL Fantasy Live on iTunes here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two teams were knocked out of the Fantasy finals race on the weekend, two now have the week off and wait to see who they take on from this weekend's do-or-die semi-finals.Almost every week coaches are faced with new challenges.Joel Selwood has been a highly sought after player in the last few weeks since dipping below $500,000. 64 per cent of the top 250 coaches own Geelong's skipper and will be faced with a forced trade this week. Unfortunately for Selwood owners, his price is $466,000 and it may require some creative thinking to get the most out of the move.Enter the Match Review Panel.Brodie Grundy can accept two weeks for his tackle on Ben Brown, while Zach Merrett and Mitch Duncan can take a week with a guilty plea. Draft owners of Tom Hawkins could be without him for two weeks if he accepts his penalty.Add to that a few injuries and the carnage that is bound to find us when teams are released on Thursday night, you will have to earn your win if you are to get through this week.The Traders help you with your semi-final match up this week and also give out their advice for those hunting a high ranking or sitting back waiting for their preliminary final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AFL Fantasy gurus, The Traders, take to the airwaves each week as the teams drop. Join Warnie, Calvin and Roy on AFL.com.au and the official AFL Live app for an hour of LIVE radio as they watch the teams land, and give the first tips on what it all means for your Fantasy squad.Every Thursday until round 23, the boys are joined by special guests and talk through all the big Fantasy issues of the week. This week they'll be joined by Brisbane Lions youngster Alex Witherden, who has made savvy coaches a pile of cash this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

IT'S THE last round before AFL Fantasy finals and The Traders are taking to the airwaves as the round 19 teams drop. Join Warnie, Calvin and Roy on AFL.com.au and the official AFL Live app for an hour of LIVE radio as they watch the teams land, and give the first tips on what it all means for your Fantasy squad.Every Thursday until round 23, the boys are joined by special guests and talk through all the big Fantasy issues of the week. On this week's show:- The boys get a sneak preview of some of the improvements coming in Fantasy in 2018- A quick hit of Fantasy news - how's Brad Crouch's cheekbone? Does Stephen Coniglio come in for GWS?- The boys reveal the round 19 teams from 6.20pm AEST. Who's in and who's out of your Fantasy squad?- A complete run down of the best captaincy picks and best trades for this week- All the answers to your social media questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.