AFL Fantasy with The Traders

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 8 June. 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.

Calvin is a man of very few words, but after being the top Trader in round 12, he just nods along... Roy and Warnie wrap up the action from the weekend and hit up the top trade targets coming off their bye. Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin has lost his voice, but was the best of The Traders this week. 3:05 - A big 68-point first quarter got Warnie's captain Zach Merrett off to a cracking start. 5:25 - What happened to Rory Laird? 10:30 - Will Phillips goes back-to-back five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year. 13:00 - Plent of news out of the weekend including Jordan De Goey's trip to the tribunal. 18:00 - It is an extra-long round with games from Thursday-Monday. 20:30 - "It's the China game all over again ... we didn't learn!" 23:00 - What to do with the under-performing Suns such as Rory Atkins, Brayden Fiorini and even Matt Rowell. 27:20 - Are there any names shouting out to us to pick off their R12 bye? Andrew Brayshaw looks to be the best. 32:05 - Could you launch into Jack Steele as an option? 36:00 - Warnie thinks Jake Lloyd could have some ceiling scores in the byes. 39:30 - Most traded in and out players early doors. 42:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 45:00 - Is Tarryn Thomas worth a look at under $500k? 50:05 - Harry Himmelberg is playing in defence again. 53:00 - Are you willing to pay extra for Brayshaw over Lachie Neale? 56:15 - How many premiums will you have missing in R15? 58:45 - Roy will have a stronger week this week with even players on the bench that he doesn't have access to. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 1 June. 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.

The byes are here! There is also a new batch of DPPs ... but plenty of issues to come with it. Options for James Sicily and Sean Darcy are debated as Roy, Calvin and Warnie try to scrape together 18 players for round 12. Episode guide 2:00 - Bye round rules explained. 4:00 - New DPPs are in headlined by Jack Macrae, but it's Max Gawn who missed out by the smallest of margins. 6:45 - Calvin is very happy with James Sicily's performance on the weekend. 11:45 - Gold Coast pair Brayden Fiorini and Rory Atkins combined for 63 points. 16:20 - Sean Darcy needs to be traded from destROY. 18:30 - The winner of the week scored almost 2500. 21:00 - Will Phillips gained the five votes for the Cash Cow of the Year. 22:30 - Plenty of news coming out of round 11. 25:30 - Does Brandon Ellis coming in for the Suns this week? 28:30 - Round 12 trading strategy. 31:50 - Prioritising trades at the back end of the byes could see Jack Ziebell dropped at round 15. 35:00 - Which Gold Coast players so you want? 39:30 - Is there a world you can hold James Sicily? 44:00 - Tim English is the main option for Darcy, but could you look at Jarrod Witts? 48:00 - Most traded players ahead of this week. 51:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 54:25 - Can you get Paddy Dow this week? 58:30 - Is Andrew McGrath a play? 1:03:10 - Can we look at Ben Keays as a cheap MID/FWD option? 1:05:15 - Is Mason Redman a legit option? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 25 May. 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.

On Saturday night, a familiar team named Mottram's Marvels sat at the top of the overall rankings. That team is familiar as it is coached by the 2022 AFL Fantasy Classic winner, Matt Mottram. The champion is currently ranked 6th overall and catches up with Warnie following a great start to the season. 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.

Warnie had a big week and is grinning from ear-to-ear! Hear about the top trade advice from round 10 and get the latest intel for the week ahead as injuries and the best moves are analysed. Episode guide 2:00 - Warnie is called out for changing his trades. 4:50 - "Inspector Dawg" looks into who has changed their trades the most this year. 9:40 - Roy is close to the top 1000 overall. 11:30 - After many -3s, Andrew McGrath gets a pat on the back. 13:40 - Ben Hobbs' ownership increased significantly last week and scored extremely well. 15:55 - Just one kick for Reuben Ginbey saw him post his lowest score of the season. 21:40 - Will Ashcroft received the five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year. 23:30 - A hamstring injury for Clayton Oliver will cause a few headaches. 26:45 - Could there be a play to grab a non-playing RUC/FWD to get Lachie McAndrew into forward line for the byes? 29:25 - Nat Fye is getting cheap... 33:50 - Bye round stocktake. 36:15 - Roy won't be trading in any round 15 bye players. 40:20 - George Wardlaw is the most traded in player so far this week. 43:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:00 - Ben Hobbs or George Wardlaw? 50:30 - After a big score, is Dom Sheed a good option to bring in, or is Jy Simpkin better value? 54:00 - How many rookies do the Traders have on field? 57:40 - Zak Butters or Zach Merrett? 1:01:20 - Bailey Smith or Jack Steele? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 18 May. 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.

In the 600th episode of The Traders' podcast, Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the upcoming bye rounds with the help of the Scale of Hardness. Plenty of players are covered as the all-important round 10 trades will help set up the next few weeks of Fantasy scoring. Episode guide 2:00 - Roy's deceptive trade of Matt Kennedy explained. 4:45 - Tim Taranto and Reuben Ginbey got Warnie off to a cracking start on Friday. 7:00 - Pre-season form is ringing true now for Errol Gulden. 9:15 - It's time to go for Kade Chander after getting Calvin's -3. 14:45 - Will Ashcroft gets the five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year. 16:30 - A calf injury to Callum Mills on just three points was brutal for owners. 20:10 - What could Fantasy coaches have to deal with due to the mooted team announcement changes. 25:00 - The byes are only a fortnight away. 30:50 - Which players are trade in options after the first bye. 35:00 - Can you run Luke Pedlar to his bye? 37:30 - Calvin discusses his Scale of Hardness. 41:30 - Which coach is most keen on Mitch Duncan? 43:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:10 - Is Errol Gulden a must-have? 56:00 - Mason Cox isn't on Calvin's radar. 59:00 - Bailey Smith v Zak Butters. 1:01:55 - Is it safe to say Dustin Martin is back? 1:03:30 - Who do you pick? Sam Docherty or Tom Stewart. 1:05:00 - What is a Fantasy Pig? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 11 May. 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.

Warnie catches up with one of his old mates he was playing Fantasy with around 15 years ago. Vamsee - who is on Twitter as @mryellowtbuk - returned to playing AFL Fantasy in the last couple of seasons after being a hardcore player in the mid-2000s. Hear about his learnings about the 'new age' of Fantasy. 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 a thumping round of AFL Fantasy scoring with six players topping 150 in round eight. The Traders look at the best picks of 2023 and who will be the best for the rest of the year with Roy's Rollin' 22. Plenty of your questions are answered in another bumper episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast thanks to Sportsbet. Episode guide 3:00 - It was a big finish to Sunday with Warnie getting over the line with Liam Stocker scoring a personal best. 5:00 - Calvin gives his +3 to Tim Taranto as his VC. 7:15 - Roy made the right call last week to bring in Brayden Fiorini and Rory Atkins. 11:00 - Will Setterfield has been a great pick this year, but the wheels - and dollars/CBAs - are falling off. 13:30 - It was a high-scoring round with Josh Dunkley leading the way with 172 on Friday night. 15:40 - 2646 won the week by going with Tim English as captain. 18:15 - Another week and another five vote performance from Harry Sheezel in the Cash Cow of the Year award. 20:00 - Rowan Marshall's ankle injury will be one to monitor this week, despite Ross Lyon saying he'll be fine. 24:30 - The best of the defenders sees Jordan Dawson and Nick Daicos at the top. 28:10 - Tom Green is the top averaging midfielder this year, adding more than $200k to his price. 30:30 - Forwards are highlighted by the top scoring MID/FWDs. 33:25 - Roy reveals his Rollin' 22; the best 22 players for the rest of the season. 38:00 - Bye round strategy. 40:35 - The Traders' early trades. 41:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 45:00 - If Marshall is out, do you just go to English or Max Gawn to save cash? 50:30 - Does Josh Rachele get a free pass due to match-up? 53:20 - Sam Walsh v Noah Anderson v Andrew Brayshaw. 58:00 - Is Blake Drury the must-have rookie of the week? 1:01:15 - Why is the Cash Cow Medal named after Michael Barlow? 1:04:10 - Can you trade out some of your best rookies in order to get the upgrade you want? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 4 May. 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.

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

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 27 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.

It was a brutal round for Warnie and Calvin, but they have picked themselves up with the knowledge they are subbing on Will Day and Tom Green even though they have Touk Miller to deal with. The Traders chat through the round that was and look ahead to what moves to make for round seven. Episode guide 2:00 - Calvin and Warnie had a shocking week! 7:00 - Nick Daicos pig status? 13:30 - Roy breaks the rules and offers his -3 to Darcy Wilmot for his 22 points. 16:00 - Last year's winner Matt Mottram is up to 23rd overall. 18:10 - Alex Cincotta receives five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal. 20:00 - All the news of the week including Touk Miller's knee injury. 23:50 - Roy has the scoop on Rory Laird's possible sore knee. 27:15 - Marcus Bontempelli is a good premium pick. 30:20 - If you want a unique pick, Sam Walsh is in one per cent of teams. 34:10 - Roy is keen on Josh Rachele. 37:20 - Most traded players early doors including The Traders' plans for round seven. 38:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 41:00 - Can we look at trading Harry Sheezel? 47:30 - Jake Waterman has racked up some good scores with the opportunity to take marks. 52:00 - Is trading Andrew Brayshaw an option? 54:45 - With MID/FWD status, could Sam Simpson be a play? 59:00 - Should you take Tom Stewart over a gun midfielder? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 20 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.

Warnie catches up with Nick Hayes who finished fourth overall last season and is currently 24th after five rounds. The VFL player for Werribee tells Warnie about his footy journey which included playing Fantasy footy while on the Lions' list and watching Tom Rockliff and Pearce Hanley rack up 180 points each. He shares his secrets to success and provides tips on how to climbs the overall rankings in AFL Fantasy Classic. 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.

South Australia was rocking for Gather Round. The Traders didn't have a huge Fantasy scoring weekend, but there were enough positives to look at. It's a big week ahead with downgrades on the minds of the boys as well as the new dual-position players to help with flexibility in Classic and Draft squads. Episode guide 2:00 - Warnie was the top scorer of the week, but you needed more than 21oo to call it a good week. 5:00 - Tim English was Calvin's captain and he's pretty chuffed about it. 8:00 - Roy explains what a rocket is as he successfully launched one at Connor Rozee and he responded. 14:15 - James Sicily only had one kick-in on the weekend. 18:55 - Once again, Harry Sheezel gets the five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal for the cash cow of the year. 20:30 - News of the week which includes some sore bodies like Reuben Ginbey. 26:00 - Zach Merrett has been offered a week by the MRO but will challenge it at the tribunal. 28:30 - The new dual-position players are discussed including the added forward status for Bailey Smith and Lachie Whitfield picking up defender. 33:40 - Is it a hold or trade on Tom Green? 37:00 - Downgrade targets of the week are headlined by Matt Roberts. 42:15 - Most traded in and out players so far. 44:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:00 - Is Jason Johannisen a legitimate option? 52:10 - Should coaches hold Luke Davies-Uniacke? 58:05 - Is the Marcus Bontempelli tag an issue? 1:02:45 - Warnie discusses the imporant times that you need to know for the Anzac round. 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 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.