AFL Fantasy with The Traders

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 13 April. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Easter weekend saw lower scores than what was expected by a few, headlined by a few premiums not living up to their dollar value. Calvin's captains get a rocket, the new DPPs that will land next week are looked at, the sub rule is covered and trading strategy with a lack of rookies coming through is discussed. Episode guide 1:00 - It was a tough round with scores over 2000 being good ones. 4:00 - Calvin was happy with Warnie's phonecall telling him about Jarrod Witts being a late out and getting Tim English for 145. 8:50 - If you don't own Nick Daicos, playing against someone who does is a hard watch. 11:00 - Warnie gives his -3 to Ross Lyon for subbing his captain Rowan Marshall on 107. 13:45 - There was very little barking from James Sicily as he scored 18 points in the last three-quarters. 16:15 - The so-called pillars of strength in Sam Docherty, Rory Laird and Josh Dunkley are all dropping cash. 19:30 - A huge score by 'Scott Lucas' of 2317 won the week. 20:45 - Could the Michael Barlow Medal be renamed to the Harry Sheezel Medal? 22:20 - Toby Nankervis and Tom Lynch will miss a few weeks for the Tigers. 25:00 - Coaches have issues with how the sub rule is currently communicated. Could we see some change? 28:00 - Is Reuben Ginbey in line for a rest? 31:15 - What will we do with Will Day if he is suspended? 36:00 - It's apparently upgrade season, but we need rookies to make it happen! 42:15 - Jayden Hunt and Trent Rivers appear to be a couple of sub-$600k defenders worth looking at to help fix the crisis in the backline. 47:00 - Which players could we see gain DPP after round five? 51:30 - The Traders reveal their early trades. 52:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 56:55 - Would you play an extra rookie on field to get James Worpel to Clayton Oliver? 1:00:30 - Do we have an issue with Nick Daicos this week against St Kilda? 1:04:40 - Is Darcy Tucker a mid-pricer worth looking at after playing his first full game? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 6 April. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Coast Eagles defender Alex Witherden is one of our AFL Fantasy ambassadors this year. He joins us for a special Coaches' Corner podcast to chat about his AFL Fantasy Draft league that features some of his mates from the club. Join Witho's AFL Fantasy Classic league: PLTPZKS7. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was another big weekend fo Fantasy action with some players living up to the hype, while others have signed their trade papers yet again. Roy is on top of the world after moving up almost 20,000 ranking spots while you can't wipe the smile off Warnie's face for his four point win over Calvin. Episode guide 1:00 - How did the Warne Dawgs snag victory over Calvinator? 4:20 - With a score of 2212, Roy rocketed up the rankings. 7:50 - Calvin's -3 list is long, but premiums Andrew Brayshaw and Rory Laird were his biggest let downs. 10:45 - Jack Ziebell was a popular in last week but didn't quite perform in an easy match up. 13:00 - Jack Macrae and Bailey Smith could gain DPP. 17:30 - Once again Harry Sheezel getst the five votes for the Cash Cow of the Year. 19:20 - Another ruck goes down with Darcy Cameron out for a few weeks with a MCL injury. 23:00 - Is there a concern with Liam Stocker? 27:20 - Keep an eye out for Josh Fahey who scored 171 in the VFL for GWS. 30:00 - Oscar Steene is Collingwood's only fit ruck, what did he score in the VFL? 32:00 - The fix up move of Charlie Constable to Tom Stewart or Will Day is what The Traders would do. 36:00 - After three weeks of data, Roy gives his pass/fail marks on some popular mid-priced players. Dom Sheed, James Worpel and Finn Callaghan owners may not like what they hear. 40:15 - Clayton Oliver is the premium pick of the year. 44:30 - Popular trades are analysed this week with The Traders revealing their rage trades. 46:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 51:10 - If Jack Bytel gets back in, he's a downgrade option from a failed mid-pricer. 54:30 - Do we hold Tom Mitchell from here? 59:15 - Is Toby Nankervis the real deal? 1:05:35 - Lockout times to know for the Easter weekend of footy. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 30 March. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie wrap up the action coming out of round two with all the news, best and worst players, cash cows of the week and more. They look ahead to round three with the key names to consider bringing in and answer plenty of your questions. Episode guide 2:00 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie have a bit of work to do in their hunt for the Hilux. 4:45 - Rory Laird bounced back with 142 to make Calvin happy. 7:00 - Cash generation is an issue for Warnie's mid-priced pick Dom Sheed. 9:30 - Roy has a a few issues in his ruck line with Sean Darcy and Fremantle. 14:00 - Update on the top Fantasy coaches overall. 15:55 - Harry Sheezel gets maximum votes again the Michael Barlow Medal for the cash cow of the year. 17:00 - News of the week including Max Gawn's knee and other niggles to monitor. 21:50 - Magoos news from the first weekend of VFL action. 23:40 - What do we do with the injured Jack Steele? 28:00 - Could Brodie Grundy be a good ruck option while Gawn is out? 30:20 - Is Will Setterfield a must-have? 32:30 - "Just lock it in" - Warnie is keen on getting Jack Ziebell into his FWD line. 34:30 - Is it too late for Nick Daicos? 37:15 - The most traded players are discussed and The Traders reveal their rage trades. 40:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 44:00 - "It was the worst 100 we have ever seen" - Roy is keen to trade Jack Macrae. 48:10 - What is the safest road: Setterfield or Ziebell? 51:20 - Now is the time to focus on getting in the players you've missed. 55:50 - Can we be trading out Finn Callaghan? 59:30 - Bounce back week for Sam Docherty is in play. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 23 March. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a big opening weekend of footy! We got through locking in our players, game-by-game, and had to adjust on the fly. No one more than Roy after losing Tristan Xerri early in his game. Hear about the round one scores, the cash cows of the week, the trade targets for the fix up moves and answer to plenty of your questions on the first in-season episode of the podcast! Episode guide 1:45 - Roy topped the round despite some carnage. 5:10 - Rory Laird only scored 57 and Calvin made him his captain! 8:45 - It was a disappointing return from Josh Dunkley who was the first pick in many Fantasy Drafts. 11:00 - How did the Tristan Xerri selection play out for Roy? 15:00 - Harry Sheezel gets the five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal for the Cash Cow of the Year. 17:00 - All the news including concussions for Josh Kelly and Lachie Whitfield. 21:45 - Rowan Marshall copped a shoulder knock late in his game. 23:30 - Rookies you missed is the main focus for coaches with Kade Chandler a trade target. 26:50 - Is Tom Green a must-have? 33:00 - Which mid-priced midfielder should we pick? 36:00 - Calvin is looking at trading Rory Laird and getting in Nick Daicos. 40:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:00 - Who to move Tom Stewart to. 53:15 - Is it Nick Daicos or Will Day with the extra cash grab? 56:20 - Do we continue to back in Tanner Bruhn? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 16 March. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not quite panic stations as yet for The Traders in lockout week, but Roy, Calvin and Warnie are scrambling to get their teams ready ahead of Thursday night's first game. They help you get through this week with all the timings and things to know plus talk through possible players and team structure so you can get off to a flying start. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:15 - All the things Fantasy coaches need to know about the week ahead. 5:00 - Fantasy 101 including lockouts, trading and other game mechnics for Classic. 8:20 - Why Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn could gain DPP ahead of round six. 12:00 - The Traders build their backline with their must-haves headed by Elliot Yeo. 15:30 - Reuben Ginbey is the rookie you can comfortable start. 17:30 - Build your midfield around your cash cows such as Will Ashcroft, Cam Mackenzie and Will Phillips. 20:45 - Calvin will be starting Rory Laird even though he's the top priced player. Will the other boys follow? 23:00 - Is James Worpel an option? 29:30 - Set-and-forget is the way to play the rucks with Tim English and Rowan Marshall. 33:15 - Who else could be options at R2? 36:30 - Josh Dunkley is an easy selection for Roy. 39:00 - Calvin is going to take on Errol Gulden whose ownership has rocketed to 37%. 43:00 - There could be a few rookies available in the forward line, but scoring potential appears limited. 46:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:20 - Tanner Bruhn versus Tom Powell. 55:00 - Where should you take first year players in a start up keeper league? 1:03:45 - Luke Davies-Uniacke or Stephen Coniglio? 1:08:30 - Who is the best pick as captain this week? 1:11:45 - Can you spend up for Esava Ratugolea on your bench? 1:15:00 -Big predictions from The Traders for 2023. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leigh Douthie has been running the DT Shiva for more than a decade. With 27 leagues this year, the commissioner is excited about the move to the AFL Fantasy platform. The 300-plus coaches will be drafting on Sunday afternoon with the hope they can win their league and also move up the rankings into a higher league next year. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 – DT Shiva was created off the back of The League TV show, a comedy based around NFL Fantasy. 3:00 – How does promotion / relegation work with 27 leagues? 4:15 – Characters in the community make the experience fun. 6:20 – One year there were too many leagues and the draft crashed on the old Ultimate Footy platform. 8:30 – Douth's tips for commissioners. 11:15 – One of the things on draft day that Douth looks for when drafting is consistency. 14:30 – The annual bye round song contest has been a staple of Shiva with coaches writing their own tunes and raising money for charity. 17:00 - What does Draft day at the bowls club look like? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie get together to chat with the captain of the Tasmania JackJumpers in the NBL for a chat about his love of AFL Fantasy and how he's tracking ahead of season 2023. After a top 10 weekly finish last season, Clint Steindl wants some more success! Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 – It was a great season for the JackJumpers in their second year. 3:00 – Recruiting imports for the JJs and also to play Fantasy… 3:20 – Where did your love for Fantasy come from? 5:00 – Last year Clint finished 9th overall for a round. 6:45 – Current ruck line up is Rowan Marshall and Sean Darcy. 8:30 – As a Lions supporter, Lachie Neale is locked in as captain. 11:00 – Tom Liberatore and George Hewett are unique selections after being two of the top five practice match scorers. 13:05 - Clint is keen to take on Roy, Calvin and Warnie in a league this year. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie are coming off a big weekend of watching footy ... and participating in their Bacon Cup Draft. They share their thoughts on each of the games with plenty of Fantasy relevant names to chat through. A heap of your questions are answered as we hit 10 days until round one. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:30 - Thanks to Jaiden Popowski, we have some of the big ownership movers from the weekend. 4:00 - It was a big weekend with all the praccy games and the Bacon Cup Draft. 7:00 - How the first round played out of the Bacon Cup with the big surprise coming with Stephen Coniglio at pick four. 10:15 - Hawthorn v Collingwood saw Cam Mackenzie become the first rookie lock of the weekend. 12:20 - What mroe could James Worpel have done asks Roy. 14:45 - Tom Mitchell was handball happy, but his role as an inside midfielder was there. Will he get enough on the outside? 16:30 - Fremantle v Port Adelaide had Will Brodie rack up in a tight midfield unit for the Dockers. 19:20 - You're not chucking Hayden Young out based on pre-season says Calvin. 21:45 - It's time to forget Scott Lycett. 22:50 - Brisbane v Geelong was headlined by new Lions Josh Dunkley and Will Ashcroft. 24:20 - Who will make the round one team out of Darcy Wilmot and Conor McKenna. 26:00 - St Kilda v Essendon had a Fantasy relevant injury early in the game with tagger Marcus Windhager going down with hand injury. 29:40 - Are there any concerns on picking Jack Steele? 31:20 - Andrew McGrath took 10 marks. 35:15 - Sydney v Carlton was all about Errol Gulden. Is he a must-have after 177? 38:00 - Can you slot in Matt Roberts on on your bench? 38:45 - It is Sam Docherty at D1 and then daylight to second AND third according to Roy. 41:30 - Is Alex Cincotta good enough to have at D6? 44:00 - West Coast v Adelaide told Calvin that if you don't have Rory Laird in, you're playing the wrong game. 47:30 - Lock in Elliot Yeo. 49:00 - GWS Giants v Gold Coast told us one thing, Adam Kingsley brought some weights with him. 52:05 - Finn Callaghan looked good on the wing as a cheaper mid-priced option. 56:45 - Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne saw the Dogs collect the most Fantasy points for the weekend. 59:15 - Warnie suggests you set and forget your rucks with Marshall and Tim English. 1:01:30 - Roy offers some food for though throwing up Liam Jones. 1:06:45 - Melbourne v Richmond had Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy combine for six goals. 1:09:30 - The biggest forward lock for Warnie is Tim Taranto at F2. 1:11:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 1:15:00 - Which $200k players can you comfortably play on field? 1:21:10 - Is Will Setterfield and option? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During half-time in The Traders' live call of the Hawks v Magpies game in Launceston, Warnie went one-on-one with Matt Mottram, the 2022 winner of AFL Fantasy Classic. He discusses everything Fantasy coaches need to know with less than two weeks to go before round one. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the fourth quarter of the Hawthorn v Collingwood pre-season practice game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 2 March 2023. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the third quarter of the Hawthorn v Collingwood pre-season practice game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 2 March 2023. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the second quarter of the Hawthorn v Collingwood pre-season practice game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 2 March 2023. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the first quarter of the Hawthorn v Collingwood pre-season practice game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 2 March 2023. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cash Cows can be the most important picks in our teams. Jeppa and Fry have been two dedicated coaches providing fantastic info on our rookies - the sub-$300k players - for years. They rank the best rookies and discuss a few extra names as well as reveal their cash cow structure heading into round one. Jeppa can be heard on the Plus 6 podcast and found at @JeppaDT. Fry writes Cash Cows on DT Talk, has his own blog/podcast and is at @sportsbyfry. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - How Jeppa and Fry got into following the rookies. 3:00 - The importance of cash cows. 4:50 - Reuben Ginbey is the pick of the defender rookies. 6:30 - Could we see Alex Cincotta make his debut in round one? 11:00 - Fry reveals how his rooies are structured in the backline. 12:40 - Will Ashcroft and Will Phillips will be in almsot everyone's team. 14:40 - Keep an eye on Ollie Hollands. 17:00 - How does Jeppa's midfield rookie structure look? 18:30 - Are there any ruck bench options? 21:25 - The forward line will be built around Harry Sheezel and F5 or F6. 25:30 - Some $200k rookies may have some job security, such as Fergus Greene, but the scoring could be low due to their roles. 28:40 - Fry discusses the cash cows in his forward line. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After consuming a heap of content from the match simulations, Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the players whose stocks are rising and falling for Fantasy coaches. Plenty of players are mentioned and your questions answered as things get very real for coaches locking in their teams. Don't miss the live AFL Fantasy broadcast of the Hawthorn v Collingwood game on Thursday 2 March from 5:00pm streaming via the match centre on AFL Live app and AFL.com.au. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Initial takeaways from the match simulation games. 3:30 - The Traders will be live on Thursday from 5:10pm AEDT as they discuss the Hawthorn v Collingwood games from University of Tasmania Stadium. 5:00 - Charlie Constable is the first player highlight with his stocks increasing in the last couple of weeks. 9:00 - New Cat Jack Bowes found plenty of the ball. 12:10 - Errol Gulden led the Swans for CBAs. 15:45 - The safest place to take a look for a cheaper ruck is with Scott Lycett say Roy. 19:00 - Warnie chats through his DEF and MID structure. 25:00 - Calvin has added Darcy Parish to his team. 28:10 - Have we found a bench ruck in Lachlan McAndrew? 31:00 - Are we being too reactionary with Tom Mitchell after a quiet showing? He's the first player the boys mention as someone whose stocks are going down. 35:10 - The boys are going cold on Wayne Milera despite the half-back role. 38:30 - Darcy Cameron's ruck mix with Mason Cox is a worry. 42:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:00 - Roy says Bailey Smith is knocking on the door of the Rollin' 22. 51:30 - How do The Traders rank Stephen Coniglio and Tim Taranto. 55:30 - Can you have Hayden Young at D1? 59:30 - Use this weekend to project your round one teams. 1:02:30 - How teams use the ball. 1:04:00 - Who Roy is watching this weekend. 1:07:40 - Draft weekend for us has been timed very well. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had some of our favourite journos on the ground at the eight match simulation games and have kindly jumped on to give us a wrap up … with AFL Fantasy at the front of their minds. We hear from Josh Gabelich, Michael Whiting, Sarah Black, Riley Beveridge, and Nathan Schmook from AFL.com.au and we also have Anna Hay, a channel 7 reporter in Perth who is making her debut after a big pre-season which has in line for some votes in the Fantasy Journo of the Year. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. 0:40 - Josh Gabelich discusses Geelong v Hawthorn. 3:00 - New Cats Jack Bowes and Tanner Bruhn impresses with the latter getting some CBAs. 5:10 - Will Day appears to be a permanent midfielder for the Hawks. 6:30 - It looks as though Josh Weddle is down the pecking order. 7:40 - "Lock him in for round one" - Josh says Fergus Greene will play in round one. 11:20 - Michael Whiting was at the Gold Coast v Essendon match. 12:10 - Charlie Constable looks set to hold down a role in D50. 14:15 - Rookie priced players Bailey Humphrey and Jye Menzie are right in the mix. 18:00 - Sarah Black was at Arden Street for North Melbourne v Richmond and it was all about Harry Sheezel. 20:35 - Consider Cam Zurhaar for Fantasy Draft off the back of his midfield minutes. 21:40 - Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper fitted in well at their new club. 25:00 - Riley Beveridge joins us for Carlton v Collingwood. 26:00 - Sam Docherty started off half-back which could be his role to start the season. 28:00 - $200k DEF/MID Alex Cincotta may find himself in the side early. 29:30 - Nick Daicos has plenty of midfield time, but it looks like the Pies will have a lot of midfield rotation this year meaning with Riley cooling on Tom Mitchell. 32:00 - Fish is back for a rundown of Sydney v Brisbane. 33:30 - Josh Dunkley spent some time forward in the game. 35:10 - Where does Conor McKenna and Darcy Wilmot fit in? 36:15 - It looked like James Rowbottom racked up with tackles a big part of his game. 37:40 - Gabo returns to run his eyes over St Kilda v Melbourne. 38:50 - How did the Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn mix look? 41:50 - Will we see Jacob van Rooyen early? 43:05 - Mattaes Philliou worked himself into the game. 44:45 - Gabo says they don't want to move Rowan Marshall out of the ruck. 47:20 - Jack Steele looks lighter and it has increased his running capacity. 48:10 - Nathan Schmook was in Cockburn for Fremantle v Adelaide and was keen on how Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong kicked and marked. 50:40 - Liam Henry was on the win, but keep an eye on Sam Sturt for $200k. 54:15 - Sam Berry looked like a better player than last year. 56:30 - Channel 7 reporter Anna Hay joined us for West Coast v Port Adelaide. 57:40 - Ruben Ginbey missed with a toe injury, but he will play next week. 59:45 - A fit and firing Elliot Yeo is scary. 1:02:15 - Connor Rozee was classy. 1:03:45 - Port Adelaide's main ruck was Scott Lycett. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warnie is joined by four of the Fantasy community's favourite content creators. Cam from The Draft Doctors who produces an excellent Draft Kit and Mock Draft Simulator, Pete who crushes the news relevant to Fantasy coaches on social and his site, Selby who has won the game twice and has created an epic season guide which raises money for charity and Jaiden who is a stats graduate who finds interesting - and useful - information for coaches. They preview the upcoming match simulation games. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - The coaches share what they create for the community. 6:30 - Cam will be looking at roles of players and the gamestyle, especially for new coaches when watching games this week. 8:15 - Making sure you follow trustes sources of information is Pete's key tip. 11:10 - Selby suggests you should watch out for players who might dominate in pre-season games, but be aware that some of the big performances can be real. 14:00 - One of the key area's Jaiden will focus on is seeing how teams are scoring overall. 17:30 - Geelong v Hawthorn: As the Cats haven't given us a lot this pre-season, Cam is keen to see how they perform with his own eyes. 20:20 - Gold Coast v Essendon: Does Charlie Constable find himself a role at half-back for the Suns? 23:25 - North Melbourne v Richmond: As no Tigers mids have averaged over 100 the last few years, will Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper buck the trend? 26:00 - Carlton v Collingwood: Do the Blues change much after being 4th for points for and against last year? 29:00 - What does each coach think Tom Mitchell will average this year. 31:30 - Sydney v Brisbane: Who will appear in the Lions' half-back line in round one? 35:00 - St Kilda v Melbourne: The rucks for both sides will be something to monitor in this game. 40:45 - Fremantle v Adelaide: The two highest priced players are in this game. Selby says don't let their scores change your thoughts on them. 44:15 - West Coast v Port Adelaide: Eagles are proving to be one of the most Fantasy relevant teams. 48:00 - Which of the next two weekends is most important for our study? Cam - The Draft Doctors - www.thedraftdoctors.com.au Pete - AFL Ratings - www.aflratings.com.au Selby - Moreira's Magic - www.moreirasmagic.com.au Jaiden - @jaiden_popowski - www.twitter.com/jaiden_popowski Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The forwards on paper appear to be easy, but maybe there are too many options for us? Roy, Calvin and Warnie look to have vanilla FWD set ups and are likely to use the midfield sports just to fit them in. Riley Beveridge joins the boys for a chat about the North Melbourne intraclub and his week at the Giants. More intel from match sim is discussed as well as plenty of your questions. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Fantasy Draft is back and the boys had their first Draft day for 2023. 5:30 - Scott Lycett played in the B team for the Port Adelaide trial game. 9:45 - There is no reason not to pick Elliot Yeo. 14:20 - Will Ashcroft will be Calvin's first pick in keeper league this year. 16:00 - Are there flags on Jack Macrae after playing at half-forward? 20:00 - Riley Beveridge joins the boys and says Harry Sheezel is a lock for round one. 22:45 - Will Phillips will be playing through the midfield. 25:25 - Riley says that Ben Cunnington is North Melbourne's best player and is an option for our Fantasy forward lines. 27:00 - Expect Jack Ziebell to improve his Fantasy output as he is moving to defence. 30:00 - "The way they'll play is very Richmond centric" - Riley on the Giants' game plan. 32:15 - After Roy talked him up as the No. 1 breakout option this year, Riley has his say on Tom Green. 35:00 - Great news for Stephen Coniglio fans as he'll be a midfielder. 37:00 - There is still hope that Harry Himmelberg will play back. 42:30 - Roy reveals the forwards in his Rollin' 22. 49:00 - What can we expect from Dylan Moore? 55:30 - Toby McLean is a lock, but there are some 'possibles' in the mid-priced range. 1:01:00 - Who are the best rookie options up FWD? 1:03:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 1:07:15 - Tim Taranto versus Connor Rozee. 1:12:00 - Is one rookie on field in the forward line an option? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warnie is joined by Dos from PODPOD, DC from HatChat, Heff from the Keeper League and Mitch from Ball Boys Fantasy for a special podcasters special episode of Coaches' Corner. They boys chat through each position, revealing their Classic line ups and holding a positional mock Draft. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Dos from PODPOD will hang up the microphone when he wins the Hilux this year. 2:30 - DC explains the Hat Chat podcast is about winning a top 100 hat. 4:00 - Heff's Keeper League podcast doesn't focus on the superstars. 6:20 - Mitch has been a NBA podcaster and has started and AFL Fantasy one. 9:00 - Dos is keen to spend up for Sam Docherty as he reveals his defenders. 13:00 - Heff likes the unique pick of Ed Richards. 14:00 - After Docherty goes at pick one, Mitch takes Angus Brayshaw as the second defender off the board in the mock defender draft. 17:45 - Jack Steele is DC's most expensive midfielder but he has saved some cash with his other premiums. 21:00 - Mitch has spend a bit more cash in his midfield and it features his boy Bailey Smith. 24:00 - The first three coaches in the mock midfielder draft believe their player could be the top scorer of the year. 29:00 - Heff picks the vanilla ruck line of Tim English and Rowan Marshall as he wants to set and forget. 32:30 - After the first five rucks are taken in the mock draft, it gets tricky to nail the mid-round selections. 37:30 - Mitch reveals his FWDs. 42:25 - Josh Dunkley is an easy pick one in the mock forwards draft. 45:50 - The forwards drop away quickly in Draft this year. 48:30 - Our podcasters share what we can expect from them in the lead up to round one. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Aaron Delaporte is a big AFL Fantasy fan. He also love a stat, useless ones to be specific. His Facebook page "Useless AFL Stats" has more than 70,000 followers and provides a fun look at footy through some random statistics. On this week's edition of the Coaches' Corner podcast, Aaron produces some Useless AFL Fantasy Stats. He counts down a top five of some stats that his numbers machine pumped out. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - How Aaron got involved playing AFL Fantasy. 2:30 - What did taking the game seriously mean. 5:00 - Where do the ideas for the useless stats come from? 6:50 - Aaron receives a few requests for Fantasy related stats. 9:00 - Nic Martin's highest career score so far was 130 on debut. Who else had their PB in their debut game? 12:00 - What have been the biggest week-to-week differentials? 14:15 - The best out of the box scores. 17:20 - Matthew Boyd scored 92 points four games in the row, but who has the highest back-to-back scores? 19:10 - Gold Coast get their first piece of silverware in the form of a useless AFL Fantasy stat. 21:30 - While he enjoys a stat, most of Aaron's Fantasy research comes from watching players. 23:00 - Who are the "four pillars of strength"? 26:10 - Is it Tim Taranto or Stephen Coniglio at F2? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The engine room is where the bulk scores are racked up, so it's a bumper podcast featuring plenty of names including one of the toughest Rollin' 22 lines to select for Roy. Tom Mitchell gives us an update from the Pies while Josh Gabelich is putting his hand up as Fantasy journo of the year. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - What does Zac Williams' ACL injury mean for the Blues? 5:00 - Christian Salem has a thyroid issue. 8:05 - Roy reveals the midfielders in his Rollin' 22. 13:00 - The boys are hot on Jack Macrae. 18:00 - Behind Will Ashcroft, who are the best rookie midfielders to watch this pre-season? 21:50 - This year appears different with the under-priced players. 27:45 - Roy is bullish on Lachie Whitfield despite his MID-only status. 30:30 - Josh Gabelich joins the show and learns he has the early lead in the AFL Fantasy Journo of the Year. 33:30 - Tim Taranto will be a permanent midfielder with Dustin Martin expecting more forward time. 36:10 - Will the injury to Tim English affect the start of his season? 40:00 - Can we pick James Worpel? 42:15 - Josh Weddle is the cash cow that is impressing the most at Hawthorn. 45:45 - How is Darcy Cameron's hamstring? 52:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 55:00 - What can Will Setterfield average? 59:10 - Luke Davies-Uniacke versus Jy Simpkin? 1:04:20 - Who are the first six picked midfielders in Draft? 1:06:00 - Tom Mitchell joins the show. 1:10:00 - By the end of this year, Mitchell expects Nick Daicos to be a midfielder. 1:12:40 - Who would be first picked out of the Ball Magnets? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've got some of the runners up from the last few years to join a rountable discussion about their journey and a look towards AFL Fantasy 2023. James English almost ran down the overall winner in 2022, Kyle Holmes almost took the chocolates in 2021, Jon Harmey led for a significant amount of time in 2019 before being pipped at the post while a single stat held Statesman from taking glory in 2018. Follow the runners-up on Twitter. James English - @ShuckasFantasyKyle Holmes - @HolmesyheroesJon Harmey - @jonharmeyStatesman - @Statesman33 Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - James discusses how he almost ran down last year's winner. 3:30 - Jon recalls how 2019's eventual winner traded in Jeremy Cameron, relegating him to second. 5:00 - Statesman was two points away from winning the major prize. 7:05 - Keys to rankings highly. 10:20 - Getting bye structure right helps Statesman increase his ranking each year. 11:30 - Trust your eye, says Kyle. 13:00 - Rookies dictate your structure, so don't get too set on your team right now. 15:15 - Pre-season games are about watching for roles. 18:20 - Josh Dunkley hasn't left James' team this pre-season. 20:40 - Jon is keen on Darcy Cameron as a member of his squad. 22:45 - "I think he can do 105-plus" - Jy Simpkin is a player with low ownership who could be a competition winning pick. 26:15 - Statesman has Tom Green as the player who may make way for James Worpel who he's getting more keen on. 28:00 - If we see the role changes continue, there are a lot of forwards who offer value as under-priced premiums. 31:00 - Rowan Marshall is in everyone's side, but the other ruck varies. 34:30 - Recency bias may tell us that multiple mid-priced players may be the way to go. 36:20 - Do the extra trades suggest we can be more aggressive in 2023? 40:00 - Can you roll with a non-playing bench player this year? 42:20 - Kyle says you can justify starting with Sam Docherty if you think he is 10-15 points better than the next defender. 45:45 - What is the best structure for your backline? 50:00 - Who will be the better pick of Connor Rozee and Zak Butters? 53:00 - Final tips for coaches this pre-season. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

The Cats won the 2022 premiership and the Fantasy relevance is few and far between. Who goes first in Fantasy Draft ... Mitch Duncan or Tom Stewart? Who fills the shoes of Joel Selwood? Roy suggests Jhye Clark could be the winner. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year's Grand Finalists have a point to prove in 2023. Calvin thinks Chad Warner could take his game to the next level. It's a bunch of cash cows who could be the most important Swans with pre-season favourite Will Gould leading the charge. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After not having a player average more than 100 last season, will Tom Mitchell get back to his piggy best? It's fair the say Roy, Calvin and Warnie are all in. Darcy Cameron is a big talking point of the pre-season as to whether the RUC/FWD will be a viable pick. Nick Daicos could be knocking on the door as a top six defender and is Collingwood's most popular player. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inclusion of Josh Dunkley is huge for the Lions and Fantasy coaches. It most likely pushed Hugh McCluggage to the wing and keeps Jarryd Lyons on the outer. Will Ashcroft looks a lock as does finals bolter Darcy Wilmot. Roy leaves Dayne Zorko fans excited after a squirt from sauces on his pre-season. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big talking point is how Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn will work together ... and what it means for their Fantasy scoring. Calvin thinks they could be first round picks in Draft! Angus Brayshaw looks to be a popular DEF selection. The boys debate whether you take him or not in initial Classic squads. Predictions for the big midfielders in Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca are put out there. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Brayshaw finished last season with the most points. Will he back it up in 2023? The midfied mix is interesting with the inclusion of Draft sleeper Jaeger O'Meara. Where should we take Nat Fyfe in Draft? Are there any cash cows? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The inclusion of Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper are big talking points, but more so Calvin's worry about the lack of Fantasy tons delivered at the Tigers over the last five years. Maybe there's upside in Dustin Martin or we could see Jayden Short head to defence again? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dogs have the most top end talent with six players averaging more than 100 Fantasy points per game last year. Warnie sells Jack Macrae as a starter while Bailey Smith and Marcus Bontempelli are also options in the midfield. Toby McLean is the must-have from the kennell thanks to his discount and ton in the elimination final. Oh, and who can forget about the No. 1 ruck int he game for 2023, Tim English. Plenty of relevance. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Roy's turn to talk about the club he loves. The pre-season surgery for Sam Walsh is a big talking point as Adam Cerra could be a beneficiary, considering how under-priced he appears to be. Lock in Sam Docherty as your D1. What else is there to say? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Lyon is back on board with the Saints and there are a few questions about how they'll line up. There is no bigger question than whether Rowan Marshall will be the solo ruck. If he is, then lock-and-load. If he isn't, then stay away. Warnie is laughed at for suggesting Brad Hill. According to Roy, both Jack Steele and Jack Sinclair will be members of the Rollin' 22. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connor Rozee and Zak Butters both have FWD status and will be names talked about all season. Can both be top six forwards? Scott Lycett is a discounted ruck worth watching this pre-season. Maybe there is a case for an under-priced Ollie Wines, even though he had off-season surgery. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't look past Touk Miller as a premium and he could be a great starting option for your squad after dropping more than 10 points off his average last year. Plenty of names are discussed including the dual-position tempters in Brandon Ellis and Jed Anderson, a 'safe' ruck in Jarrod Witts and some old favourites like Brayden FIorini, Connor Blakely and Matt Rowell. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hawks could be wooden spooners due to their rebuild which is an old-school one. There are spots up for grabs which could be great for cash cows and those with increased opportunity. James Worpel offers plenty of value as do some of his fellow midfielders. Look for James Sicily to be around the top defenders as the ball will be back there a bit while Dylan Moore could be a top six forward. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Essendon has the only player in the league who has averaged 100+ since 2016. That man, Zach Merrett, should be one of the top midfielders again in 2023. Warnie runs through some value options such as Will Setterfield and Andrew McGrath in a bumper episode of this mini-podcast series of club previews. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Stephen Coniglio be the top forward this year? One of The Traders think so. With midfield spots opened up due to departures of some players, the boys run through who could be good Fantasy options in 2023 for both Classic and Draft. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's plenty of value in Dom Sheed this year with his discount, but it could be Elliot Yeo who ends up with higher ownership thanks to his DEF status. The most selected Eagle is set to be Campbell Chesser and with good reason. Calvin runs through all his favourite West Coast players, including Andrew Gaff. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just three Kangaroos averaged more than 78 points in 2022. Jy Simpkin and Luke Davies-Uniacke are likely to be solid premium performers, while the Aaron Hall is a buyer beware. The Traders chat through other key players such as underpriced MID/FWDs in Ben Cunnington and Tarryn Thomas. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

It's the annual #FantasyLeaks podcast where we get our hands on some information about the AFL Fantasy season ahead. The new positions are the big talking point as the boys try to rank the best of the DEFs and FWDs. AFL.com.au's draft guru and rookie whisperer Cal Twomey joins the boys to name up the draftees that Fantasy coaches should keep an eye on for this year and future keeper leagues. Tom Mitchell discusses his move to the Pies and what he could offer us in 2023. Pre-register now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au Episode guide 1:15 - The boys celebrate their silver medal in the Australian Podcast Awards. 4:00 - $15.5m is the confirmed salary cap as the prices are currently being calculated. 11:20 - Lachie Whitfield has lost DEF status. 17:30 - The top 15 defenders are ranked via Draft with Nick Daicos one of Roy's big improvers. 23:00 - Josh Dunkley is ranked as the No. 1 forward, but Calvin has gone against the grain by not naming Tim Taranto as second. 26:45 - Finally, Isaac Heeney is ranked as a top five forward based on average. 31:20 - AFL.com.au's draft guru Callum Twomey discusses the new crop of rookies. 37:45 - Jhye Clark could be a great Keeper League stash. 42:05 - You can't go past Will Ashcroft as the best Draftee for Fantasy in 2023. 44:30 - After hitting the track early, Tom Mitchell updates us after joining the Pies. 50:30 - Who has impressed Mitchell at training? 55:40 - What can Mitchell average this year? 59:00 - There is plenty of content to come this pre-season. Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.