AFL Fantasy with The Traders

It's the first day of the 2023 pre-season for the boys, but training hasn't started! It's a meet the coach and BBQ vibe as they run through the happenings of the last couple of months. All the trades are analysed from a Fantasy perspective alongside some news that could shape some of our thinking for 2023. Episode guide 2:00 - Could we have five on the bench with no medi-sub? 4:15 - The salary cap is set to increase 5%. 8:00 - With FWD status, Tim Taranto would be a must-have in Classic. 13:50 - Watch Darcy Tucker over the pre-season as he has 20+ points upside. 16:45 - Where does Tanner Bruhn fit in at the Cats? 20:15 - "I'm a fan ... a first round draft pick" - Roy is keen on Will Setterfield's scoring ability. 22:55 - How much upside is there for Jason Horne-Francis? 25:20 - What does 2023 hold for Brodie Grundy? 29:30 - Is Darcy Cameron an option now? 33:15 - As he only averaged 66 last season, Jacob Hopper will be a Draft sleeper. 38:10 - Josh Dunkley is likely to hold FWD status and will be a full-time midfielder at the Lions. 43:40 - Tom Mitchell is the most relevant Fantasy move of the trade period. 48:10 - Does the Bulldogs' recruitment of Rory Lobb affect Tim English? 50:20 - Is Lloyd Meek now Hawthorn's No. 1 ruck? 54:00 - Rucks are set to be an issue in 2023. Who does Roy name as his top two? 56:30 - "He's the one" - Which Dog benefits from Dunkley leaving? 59:45 - Can James Worpel be relevant again? 1:01:45 - Jayden Short will benefit from the Tigers' inclusions as he'll move back to defence. 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 end of the 2022 Toyota AFL Fantasy season and Roy, Calvin and Warnie wrap up a massive year which ended with a premiership for two of the boys. They run through how their teams went for the round and season. Fantasy Classic champion Matt Mottram joined the show to chat through his triumph and the new wheels he'll be putting in the garage. Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin lost plenty of players from his Draft team but nearly beat Warnie. 4:10 - Revenge was sweet when Calvinator defeated Warne Dawgs in Classic. 6:00 - Sam Walsh's late out hurt Warnie. 8:35 - The Norm Smith Medallist for many coaches this weekend was James Sicily. 12:10 - Tom Campbell's inclusion meant Rowan Marshall posted a shocking score. 16:00 - With the help of Scott's Wrapped website, the boys review their season. 20:20 - Which trades were nailed and failed? 23:15 - Matt Mottram talks about his win. 28:00 - Why Matt took his family rollerskating and how it affected his afternoon. 31:30 - What moves saw Matt set his team up for success. 37:40 - Rory Laird is awarded the Dane Swan Medal. 41:00 - Michael Barlow Medal for the Cash Cow of the Year is awarded to Nick Daicos. 46:50 - Calvin names up some players he believes will be good picks next year. 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.

Join Roy, Calvin and Warnie as they look at the R23 teams and help you win your AFL Fantasy Grand Final this weekend! Big thanks to everyone who has tuned into the Thursday night live strea (or listened to the podcast). The Mad Monday episode will be uploaded on Monday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get set for AFL Fantasy Grand Final week with The Traders. If you're in Melbourne on Saturday 20 August, catch up with Roy, Calvin and Warnie at the London Tavern Hotel, Richmond from midday as they set up to watch the footy that afternoon and cheer on their players in the GF. They'll present a show from 1pm. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - Warnie and Calvin have made the Grand Finals in the Bacon Cup Classic and Draft competitions. 6:00 - Callum Mills' 129 was a great captain score after Rory Laird's first sub-100 score for quite some time. 9:00 - Warnie is unhappy with Roy's advice to get Sam Walsh and Calvin's suggestion to make Andrew Brayshaw his captain. 13:50 - Sam Docherty scored well in Carlton's midfield. 19:00 - There are some 'tag flags' for this weekend with Harry Perryman and Marcus Windhager doing jobs in recent weeks. 24:10 - Roy names his Rollin' 22 for the last round. 28:30 - Rowan Marshall is the pick as top ruck, but who sits beside him? 33:25 - Popular players who you could trade out this week, led by Tim English in a dual ruck set up. 39:00 - There are just three players different between the top two teams. 42:20 - Roy suggests Matt trades Jack Crisp to Aaron Hall to match James. 45:25 - The Traders reveal their early moves. 47:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 51:50 - How do you feel about trading in bench cover this week? 55:20 - Is Daniel Rich a cheap option? 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.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. The boys are live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app. You can also head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy is a bit grumpy after losing his Bacon Cup semi finals in both Classic and Draft. The boys catch up James who has taken his team to second overall and discuss how the next two weeks will look for him. Options are considered based on the Scale of Hardness and plenty of our questions are answered ahead of the preliminary finals. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - Warnie and Calvin are through to the preliminary finals, but Roy has packed up shop for 2022. 6:20 - "My advice is still standing strong and there for the people" as Roy said Rowan Marshall has been a trade target for the last three weeks. 8:00 - Braydon Preuss might be lucky to be playing this week. 11:45 - Mark calls out Calvin's advice to get Tom Stewart who had four points at half time. 14:15 - James, coach of Shuckas, joins the boys to talk about his second placed team. 19:30 - Tim English and Rowan Marshall as James' starting rucks helped get him to the top 10 by round four. 21:20 - A suspension looms for Patrick Cripps. 25:15 - Tim Taranto won't play in round 22. 29:30 - You can be unique and risk it with injuiry prone players for the last two rounds. 33:30 - Calvin is considering bringing in Andrew Brayshaw this week. 38:00 - If you have Reilly O'Brien, it could be a unique hold for you due to his grand final fixture. 40:50 - The Traders reveal their moves with Warnie considering Jaidyn Stephenson as a cheap option up forward. 42:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:30 - Who goes first: Tom Mitchell or Jack Macrae? 53:10 - Why you should hold James Sicily. 57:00 - Rory Laird has posted record numbers in recent times. 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.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. The boys are live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app. You can also head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The overall leader in AFL Fantasy Classic, Matt Mottram, joins Roy, Calvin and Warnie for a chat about his move to make Zach Merrett his captain this week. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - The Traders are facing do-or-die semi-finals this weekend. 3:10 - Stephen Coniglio as a late out upset Roy. 7:30 - A late change at the Saints had Warnie filthy as he missed Rowan Marshall's 163. 12:20 - "The torment of it" - one point separated Roy and Calvin. 15:00 - Zach Merrett's 172 was a thing of beauty with 135 points scored in the second half. 18:00 - A forward tagging role for Ben Keays earned him a -3. 21:00 - Matt, coach of Mottram's Marvels, joins the boys. 24:45 - A bold captain choice, off the back of a hunch, has seen Matt take a 104 point lead into round 21. 28:50 - It looks like Stephen Coniglio will be available this week. 31:20 - An impending suspension and hamstring injury will see Jai Culley on the sidelines. 34:45 - Brodie Gundy is set to return for the Pies. Time to trade Darcy Cameron? 41:20 - Who do you trade out of your backline? Jack Crisp, Nick Daicos or Jayden Short. 45:05 - Has Harry Himmelberg moved forward again? 47:20 - The Traders' trades thanks to Toyota. 49:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 54:30 - Who goes first: Harry Himmelberg or James Sicily? 59:50 - The boys celebrate Mason Redman's scoring. 1:03:00 - The cupboard is bare for free agents in Fantasy Draft. 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.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. The boys are live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app. You can also head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys are live from Perth following a big few days chatting Fantasy footy with legends in SA and WA. They wrap up the weekend and look ahead to the first week of finals for default leagues. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - The boys think Warnie can win a hat. 5:10 - Darcy Cameron dropped a score of 34 8:00 - Teams ranked at No. 1 and 2 in the race to the Toyota Hilux had massive scores in round 19 ranking them 26th and 28th for the week. 10:00 - There is a watch on Adam Treloar this week after being subbed out with a calf issue. 11:40 - Aaron Hall was a late in and scored well. Could he be an option? 17:00 - Finals start this week for leagues running with a final eight structure. 20:45 - Could you pick Braydon Preuss as a ruck option for the run home? 22:35 - Roy discusses his best 22 players to have for the last month of the Fantasy season. 27:45 - Max Gawn has rocketed in as the No. 1 ruck following his 133. 30:40 - Early most traded players when the game opened and the initial moves the boys are making. 34:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 39:50 - Should we consider moving on Jack Crisp and Jayden Short? 43:40 - Which Hawk goes first? James Sicily or Tom Mitchell. 49:10 - Tom Taranto or Rowan Marshall? 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.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. The boys are live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app. You can also head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a weekend full of big Fantasy scores (for some) and none were bigger than Rory Laird. He joins Roy, Calvin and Warnie to chat Fantasy after his world record 20 tackles and PB of 163 points. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - Calvin enjoyed his weekend in Melbourne. 5:30 - Rory Laird joins the boys for a chat. 9:40 - Could we see Laird find a place in the Pig Pen? 12:15 - Roy and Warnie give their +3s to a couple of defenders in Jack Sinclair and Nick Daicos. 15:50 - "Darcy Cameron is more expensive than Max Gawn". 18:55 - The race to the Toyota Hilux continues to heat up. 21:40 - All the news of the week including Josh Kelly's concussion. 24:00 - Rowan Marshall is not only an option, but he could be the No. 1 ruck for the rest of the year. 28:30 - Will Braydon Preuss make a return to the AFL this week? 32:20 - Cal explains his Scale of Hardness. 35:15 - Callum Mills is the player you should be targeting this week. 41:10 - If you're cash starved, Chad Warner has form to prove he's a good pick. 44:05 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie reveal their early moves. 45:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:15 - Who is the best rookie to pick this week? 54:25 - Which Giant to pick out of Tim Taranto and Harry Himmelberg? 1:01:00 - Zach Merrett, Jack Steele or Andrew Brayshaw? 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.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. The boys are live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app. You can also head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 17 is in the can. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat about the round that was with a look ahead to next weekend. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - After making Lachie Neale is No. 1 captain, people want Calvin's head. 5:00 - Roy ends up in the green vest after a weekend to forget. 8:10 - Mitch Duncan's junk time was celebrated as he racked up 45 points during time on in the last quarter. 14:15 - Luxury trade time saw Roy's James Sicily to Jordan Dawson move was a negative 33 point return. 20:00 - Will Clayton Oliver play after thumb surgery? 28:30 - Harry Himmelberg was the most relevant name alongside Rowan Marshall in the DPP addition. 32:00 - Are taggers back in vogue? 38:45 - The Traders' trades. 41:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 44:30 - Who goes first: Patrick Cripps or Nick Daicos? 52:00 - Should Tom Mitchell be on the chopping block? 55:40 - "I just can't bring myself to trading Will Brodie." 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.

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. The boys are live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app. You can also head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a huge week for Calvin with a score of 2512, but the same can't be said for some of his captain tips! The boys chat through all the drama from the weekend and push towards R17. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:20 - Calvin copped a bit this week for his captain selection with some people starting petitions. 4:50 - Luke Jackson's late withdrawal was a drama for many coaches. 8:00 - The Traders scored well this week with just 19 points separating Calvin and Warnie in the overall rankings. 11:00 - Connor Rozee copped Warnie's -3 for his poor first half. 15:40 - All the news of the round including Aaron Hall and Dayne Zorko getting injured early for low scores. 22:35 - How did Braydon Preuss perform in the VFL? 27:00 - How do the rucks look heading into round 17? 32:20 - Is it time to get Tim Taranto? 36:00 - Can you trade Patrick Cripps? 41:45 - Top trades for the week with the most traded players plus Roy, Calvin and Warnie's early moves. 45:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:00 - Could you bring in Kidean Coleman for Zorko? 52:40 - Ranking Andrew Brayshaw, Touk Miller, Jack Steele and Zach Merrett. 56:40 - Is the Harry Himmelberg experiment over? 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.

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

The boys regroup after a solid round of scoring with some good decisions on the trade front... including a lot of swagger from Roy! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - Technology has been an issue for the boys this week! 6:00 - Even though Braydon Preuss didn't play, he gets the -3 for Calvin and Warnie. 9:15 - Can we get a decent captain score anytime soon? 11:05 - Luke Jackson's score of 125 is celebrated. 13:30 - Roy launched into getting Harry Himmelberg and was happy with his inclusion. 16:00 - How many points do you need to have if you want a top 100 hat? 18:20 - All the news of the week including the pending Tom Stewart suspension. 22:20 - With Max Gawn back soon, when do we trade Jackson? 27:00 - Magoos news. 29:20 - If Stewart owners should go to the top with Sam Docherty the best option and Jordan Dawson second. 35:00 - How to cope with the returning rucks. 38:30 - Popular trades and The Traders' round 16 moves. 41:55 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 45:30 - Advice is to bring in Marcus Bontempelli as a forward over Mitch Duncan, but Roy believes Himmelberg is still in play. 50:20 - Consider Tom Liberatore as a FWD option as he's averaging 108 in his last three. 54:40 - Cam Guthire or Christian Petracca? 58:00 - How do you plan ahead with just eight weeks left? 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.

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

The bye rounds are over but the Fantasy Gods didn't make it easy with a challenging final round where it was tough to dodge all the bullets that were fired. We say bye bye to the byes so we're back to our nine games over the weekend, two trades and fielding our regular 22s that are full of premiums now... right?! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - The bye rounds are over! 4:00 - "You're never as good as you think you are" says Roy. 5:45 - Braydon Preuss unlocked all 'achievements' on the flags that were put up about selecting him. 11:30 - Will we ever get the VC right on Josh Dunkley and Jack Macrae? 13:45 - Jordan Dawson has been a great contributor for Fantasy defences. 16:30 - How did The Traders' teams cope with the bye rounds? 20:30 - All the news with Warnie including prognosis on Zak Butters. 26:00 - Magoos news. 30:00 - Roy runs through his Rollin' 22. 34:10 - The top 8 midfielders appears clear cut with Andrew Brayshaw the most desirable. 36:35 - Stephen Coniglio is ranked as the second best forward in the Rollin' 22. 39:00 - With Gawn out, doe Luke Jackson become a value RUC/FWD option at $537k? 43:10 - Is Harry Himmelberg still an option with Phil Davis back? 47:30 - The Traders' trades thanks to Toyota, oh what a feeling! 49:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 51:10 - Is Christian Salem a budget option down back? 55:40 - Is there a worry with Darcy Cameron and Luke Jackson when Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn returning soon. 59:00 - Could you consider Matt Crouch or Matt Rowell? 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.

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

What an epic day we’ve had with Big Freeze at the ‘G and a cracking Pies v Dees game to finish a looong round 13. Was it lucky for you? We’ve got a bumper episode with a look at all the moves and strategy to help you finish the bye rounds in style and we catch up with Crows defender and AFL Fantasy ambassador, Tom Doedee. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:45 - Calvin had a shocker, but Roy is even more disappointed as this was supposed to be his best week. 6:50 - "Nick Daicos can't be traded!" 9:25 - All the Fantasy relevant news from the weekend. 12:10 - There was carnage at the Gabba with Dayne Zorko and Mitch Owens injured. 17:00 - Will we see Sam Hayes or Brynn Teakle play for the Power? 20:15 - Tom Doedee joins the show. 23:50 - Target Rory Laird and Jordan Dawson coming off the bye. 27:00 - Consider bringing in Jackson Hately as he's fully fit. 30:10 - What has Tom learned in his first year playing AFL Fantasy? 33:00 - Is Lachie Whitfield the No. 1 defender option to bring in this week? 36:25 - With a good three-round average, Cam Guthrie could be a worthy pick up in the midfield. 40:15 - What will the Bulldogs' midfield look like without Bailey Smith? 43:45 - The Traders reveal their very early trades ahead of round 14. 45:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:10 - "It feels dirty" but Roy is keen on Harry Himmelberg. 54:00 - Who are the top two rucks? 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.

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

More blue dots this week with another six teams on the bye. The trading strategy is simple team, get in players coming off the bye! Maybe you don’t need to listen to this episode? We’ll run through the trading options … including what to do with Bazlenka whose headbutt is causing a few headaches for Fantasy coaches, not just Zach Tuohy… Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 4:15 - Darcy Cameron has been one of the picks of the year since Grundy went down. 8:00 - Roy's -3 goes to Bailey Smith for his score ... and his headbutt. 11:45 - Why is the timing of Tom Stewart's concussion 'lucky' for his owners? 16:00 - Dayne Zorko really stepped up after his brutal hand injury. 18:10 - Who will make way at the Dockers after Nat Fyfe's successful WAFL return.  21:00 - Basic bye round trade strategy. 24:15 - Mitch Owens is the No. 1 downgrade target this week. 28:00 - The defenders should be where coaches should look for upgrades as some top options are in Roy's Rollin' 22. 33:30 - Josh Kelly is the pick of the midfielders, but is there value in Zach Merrett? 38:30 - Consider Stephen Coniglio as a forward option. 40:00 - The most traded in players and The Traders' trades. 42:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:10 - Should you trade Mark Blicavs now? 49:30 - Can you triple downgrade just to get Rory Laird next week? 53:45 - Do we keep Dayne Zorko post-byes even though his role keeps changing? 57:15 - Wait on getting your premium forwards until next week says Calvin. 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.

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

The blue dots are here to mark the start of the bye rounds. We chat through three trades, best 18s and all the tips and tricks to help navigate rounds 12-14. We also look at the new DPPs as well as talk up the top scoring trader of the week… now, who could that be?! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - Warnie was the top scorer of the round. 4:30 - It was a tough watch for those who traded Nic Martin in the final game of round 11 with his 113. 8:45 - Christian Petracca had the flu on Saturday and dropped 40 points. 13:00 - 23 new DPPs were added to the game. 15:15 - Illness took Nick Blakey down and moved Callum Mills to the backline. 19:20 - Braydon Preuss didn't have a big game in the VFL. 24:00 - Bye round rules are discussed. 29:00 - You have the green light in the byes to cut under-performing premiums such as Tom Green... and maybe Patrick Cripps. 33:00 - The Traders chat through some rookies to consider this week. 36:30 - Is Jed Anderson an option after racking up 149? 38:15 - Could spending $588k on Jackson Hately be a good play through the byes? 40:00 - Tim English is the most traded in player so far this week. 41:20 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie reveal their early trades. 42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 44:20 - Tom Mitchell is a good play for this week as his career average is 130 from nine games against Collingwood. 47:15 - Don't be greedy trying to have too many players playing each week. 52:30 - We can give Dayne Zorko until his bye despite his poor performances. 56:50 - Who are the best targets for next week? 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.

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

Five trades until the bye rounds and we need to get our structures in place so that you’re able to get as many available as possible on the park, while improving your team, each week of those pesky byes. Calvin looks at some fixture analysis, Roy reveals the latest edition of his Rollin’ 22 and I’m just happy to see the back of the leader of my -3 for the year… finally. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - Callum Mills had a late score adjustment which equaled Calvin's prediction. 5:30 - New dual position players will be added to the game next week with Marcus Bontempelli and Bailey Smith a chance to add FWD status. 9:35 - Roy awards his +3 to Sam Hayes for his 70 points filling in for the ill Brayden Preuss. 13:00 - Warnie's new recruit Dayne Zorko let him down as he watched him live. 17:00 - Stephen Coniglio played through the midfield and posted a premium score. 20:45 - In the SANFL, Crows ruck Reilly O'Brien had a day out scoring 172. 24:00 - Who makes the latest update of the Rollin' 22? 27:00 - Max Gawn holds onto the No. 1 spot in the ruck, but who is next to him?  33:00 - F6 is a bit of a surprise, but he might get bumped next week as a pair of Dogs are a lock to come in. 35:15 - Is Tom Mitchell back? 40:25 - Calvin has some stats on the how midfielders go against the Eagles. 43:40 - The Traders discuss their early trade thoughts ... and Warnie is happy to be offloading Jake Bowey. 45:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:30 - What do you do with Matt Rowell? 51:00 - Is building a 'Warne Chest' full of cash handy for the byes? 55:30 - Caleb Serong keeps getting it done. 58:00 - Can you sideways Nick Daicos or Nic Martin for Darcy Cameron? 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.

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

The Man of Steele will be missing a fair chunk of footy and the former million dollar man is an issue for 28% of Fantasy Classic coaches. We’ve got some Jack Steele reinforcements to chat about as well as plenty of other fantasy footy strategy. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 4:00 - Calvin is grilled over his Callum Mills stats at the SCG. 8:10 - The boys take a hit with their rankings this week. 10:25 - Jake Bowey gets Warnie's -3. 14:00 - Fantasy coaches are enjoying the 'sauces' they're getting from journos during the week. 17:15 - Which Trader has the highest team value? 19:30 - Tim English is likely to miss this week with the flu. 21:30 - Which ruck had 16 hitouts and scored 17 points? 25:00 - What options are there for the injured Jack Steele? 29:30 - Crisis creates opportunity. Roy suggests some value options, including Caleb Serong, for the Steele trade. 34:00 - The Traders' early trade thoughts. 36:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 39:10 - Could you ride a player from now until their bye and trade them then? 43:20 - Darcy Cameron is still a value option as is Sam Berry. 47:30 - Have we seen enough from Dustin Martin to pick him? 50:00 - The Traders' thoughts on Mitch Duncan as a FWD. 54:00 - Who goes first out of Nick Daicos, Daniel Rioli and Zak Butters. 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.

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

Calvin has propelled himself into the top 1000 and is eyeing a hat… but the only one he should be getting is one with a propeller on it after his captain tips last week! Lift, Cal, lift. We’re only three weeks away from the byes - or nine trades in Fantasy terms - so we had better look at some bye planning! It’s not too late … just! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide   1:30 - Round nine was a low scoring round. 4:o0 - Calvin has moved into the top 1000 overall. 6:45 - One week ahead of the pack, Roy was happy with Darcy Cameron coming into his team. 9:15 - Posting his first score below 100, Josh Dunkley was a disappointing VC option. 14:30 - The popular captain options this week let their coaches down. 17:00 - Does Patrick Cripps have anything to worry about with the MRO?  20:00 - News from the VFL and SANFL. 24:55 - Bye round strategy. 28:30 - Round 12 is challenging for forwards. 33:15 - Could you hold Nick Daicos, Nathan O'Driscoll and Jason Horne-Francis until their round 14 bye? 38:00 - Greg Clark is the most popular player selected ahead of round nine. 41:10 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie reveal their trades. 43:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:00 - Who goes first out of Connor Rozee and Zak Butters? 52:15 - Jordan Dawson or Dayne Zorko? 57:00 - Is Patrick Cripps tagable?  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.

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

Round seven was a high scoring weekend with plenty of tons across the board including big Maxy as skipper for around a quarter of the competition. Some especially astute coaches also grabbed a triple figure score from Greg Clark on debut. Fresh off the final game, we're ready to look at the weekend that was and make some rage trades.  Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 3:30 - Warnie is in the green vest this week. 7:20 - Greg Clark gets applauded for his 110 and is a must-have this week. 13:00 - Roy gives his new recruit Connor Rozee his -3, but there are plenty of reasons thrown back at him as to why it's a harsh call. 17:25 - Calvin's top 10 captain picks, led my Max Gawn, averaged 123 in round seven with his top five going at 131. 24:20 - While Robbie McComb scored 83, Ben Hobbs scored 30... highlighting the tough calls it is to nail you rookies each week. 28:40 - "You're just getting on the pre-season hero" - Jayden Short is proving he's anything but. 32:00 - Patrick Cripps is still value and should be a trade target this week, even if you traded him out! 37:55 - With a high breakeven, you can wait on Tim Taranto but he is going to be a value pick. 41:10 - Dylan Moore gets a deserved mention. 43:05 - Is Roy going early on getting rid of Will Brodie? 44:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:05 - Will Nick Daicos get a rest at some stage soon and could you trade him? 52:20 - Touk Miller v Patrick Cripps. 55:25 - Could picking Rory Laird as a point of difference be a winning move? 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.

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

We're feeling a lot like the Eagles here at Traders HQ with our ins and outs each week... oh, and out results each round too. We've got some cash to spend and there's plenty of names that have popped up this week begging to be traded into our teams. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - Calvin is in the green vest. 3:15 - We hear from Roy about his son's team which is ranked 150th overall. 6:30 - The Patrick Cripps hold was a winner for Warnie. 9:10 - After a massive quarter, Jack Macrae was looking good as VC then fell in a hole on Mars. 12:25 - Calvin was happy with his round six captain selections. 14:00 - Rucks are proving to be an issue out of the weekend. 17:00 - Expect Greg Clark to get his first game for the Eagles on Friday. 22:30 - Priorities of Cash Cows to cash out. 24:00 - The best midfielders to upgrade to. 26:00 - Calvin called Warnie to look after his loophole on Saturday afternoon... 27:55 - Breaking news that Brodie Grundy is potentially out for 10-12 weeks. 31:00 - Patrick Cripps is still a value pick. 33:25 - Grundy trade plans. 35:00 - Are Connor Rozee and Keidean Coleman options? 37:15 - Bye round planning. 40:00 - The Traders' round seven trades. 42:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 44:45 - Is Ollie Wines a good pick? 47:40 - Touk Miller or Clayton Oliver? 52:30 - Calvin isn't happy with Warnie owning Jake Bowey and getting 92. 56:40 - Noah Anderson could be a selection for those tight for cash. 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.

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

We're five rounds down and the teams at the top are looking pretty good ... while we try to play catch up! It's time to start making your move with some upgrades and downgrades which can be helped by the new DPPs that have dropped in the game. There's plenty to get through as there are more heads on the copping block than points that bloody Sicily scored in the first quarter. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - DPPs have dropped with some great names adding DEF and FWD status. 9:10 - Roy gave Jack Macrae his +3 for the round after coming back out after a concussion test. 12:15 - Brodie Grundy scored 54 and let down his owners. 17:00 - A hamstring injury for Aaron Hall means a trade. 19:45 - Patrick Cripps is confident he plays this week, but Roy isn't sure. 22:45 - After returning from shoulder injury and performing in the WAFL, will Greg Clark get a game soon? 27:00 - When is the right time to cull cash cows? 32:20 - Ben Hobbs is the downgrade target of the week if you're playing him on field. 38:00 - With Lycett out for three months, Sam Hayes should get plenty of opportunity to add value. 40:30 - Will Braydon Preuss have Matt Flynn next to him this week? 44:30 - Roy's son is into 105th overall off the back of Bailey Smith. 46:20 - The Traders reveal their early trades ahead of round six. 48:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:40 - Tom Mitchell will be great value soon. 54:45 - Which Matt do you trade first: Matt Crouch or Matt Rowell? 58:10 - What do Cam Guthrie owners do? 1:01:20 - "Big game incoming. Hold him!" - Roy says to keep Brodie Grundy. 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.

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

What an eventful round! After almost 23,000 coaches brought in Braydon Preuss, the 19% that are starting him on field will have to work out what they’re doing with the big fella out suspended for round five. Add to this, Patrick Cripps’ hammy saw him subbed out to end the round that many would like to forget … but not Calvin. He’s flying high and as a result, he’s putting in more work than ever! Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - Max Gawn was the top scorer of the round and Brodie Grundy wasn't far behind. 3:20 - Roy and Warnie made a big rookie mistake and missed out on Nathan O'Driscoll scoring a ton on their ground. 8:20 - George Hewett gets some love for his epic start to the season. 12:00 - Did you know James Worpel played a full game for just 10 Fantasy points? 16:30 - We're waiting on news on Patrick Cripps' hamstring injury. 21:00 - Ruck stats from the VFL and SANFL for Preuss cover. 24:15 - Hugh Dixon could be solid ruck cover for the week.  28:00 - What is the advice on Cripps. 31:00 - Roy discussed his Rollin' 22 starting with Jack Steele leading the midfielders. 36:00 - Calvin has looked at which players could be good picks for the next few weeks based on his Scale of Hardness. 41:00 - Sam Docherty looks to be the No. 1 defender this season. 44:45 - It was tough to round out the sixth forward, but Roy goes with Will Brodie. 48:05 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie reveal that they are all moving out Cripps for premium MIDs. 49:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 54:30 - "It's a role change" - Why Roy is keen to dump Matt Rowell. 58:20 - Key things to think about due to the Easter fixture. 1:05:- Why O'Driscoll is a must have. 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.

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

Arrr…. Calvin and all the captain pickers this week had a shocker with most selections failing to ton up and therefore bringing scores down in round three. The big story of the weekend is what we do with the big peg-legged 206cm ruckman Braydon Preuss who is looking like an absolute must-have this week, but how and where do you fit him in? Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 3:00 Taggers are back in vogue and decimated our captains. 6:30 - Roy is stoked that his team is moving in the right direction with a score of 2112. 10:15 - Patrick Cripps was excellent on debut for Calvinator, but he's reminded of his pre-season thoughts. 13:20 - The boys are disappointed that Jack Macrae has been left out on the wing. 16:00 - Warnie has plenty of breaking news to stay across ahead of round four. 19:30 - Some of the best Fantasy scores from the VFL. 22:00 - Braydon Preuss is the most traded in player this week. There are multiple ways to get to him. 27:20 - Who goes first: Brodie Grundy or Max Gawn? 34:40 - Is Preuss too expensive to have on your bench for Jack Hayes? 36:10 - Tim English is making the ruck game look easy. 40:45 - If we were starting our teams again, what would the ruck line-up look like? 42:30 - The Traders' trades thanks to Toyota HiLux. 44:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:30 - Can you trade Matt Rowell and Josh Rachele this week? 55:00 - Which top players are taggable? 59:40 - Can you trade out Tom Mitchell? If so, who to? 1:03:50 - Is Nick Blakey a serious option? 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 Preuss szn! Calvin and Roy run through the ins and outs for round three (minus the Eagles and Dockers as they'll be announced on Saturday at 5:30pm AEDT). Along with trade tips, they offer up captain advice and all the things you need to know to tackle the upcoming weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s episode 500 of our little old podcast and in keeping with the professionalism that we’ve run with for the last nine years, there’s no Warnie and there’s no guarantee that this is even recording… We run through the issues coming out of round two and think ahead to our trades - which could include moving on a big man. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - The boys celebrate 500 episodes of the podcast. 4:00 - Roy is back on track after jumping up the rankings. 7:15 - Will Brodie scored a ton despite his low time on ground. 9:45 - Warnie is disappointed with the role he saw Matt Rowell have to do after quarter time. 12:00 - The Bombers will be without Zach Merrett for 6-8 weeks. 15:40 - Braydon Preuss may come back for the Giants this week after 123 in the VFL. 17:00 - The most popular player traded out so far is Max Gawn. Should coaches follow through with this move? 21:10 - Could you consider trading Matt Rowell? 25:30 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie look at their early trades. 26:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 29:00 - Is playing Jack Hayes fraught with danger until Tristan Xerri gains RUC status? 35:30 - According to Roy, Patrick Cripps is the best player int he AFL as we sit here. 37:45 - Jake Bowey scored 125 and presents value but the boys warn that his scoring could be sporadic.  41:00 - "I doesn't matter if Isaac Heeney needs goals to get there, he still gets there".  44:05 - Hawks are letting their opponents rack up big scores, even through they're winning. 47:45 - The Traders think about some of the highlights of their time playing Fantasy. 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.

Some crazy outs hit us at the selection with Covid wreaking havoc as well as some injuries. If you've got a luxury trade this week, consider yourself lucky! Roy, Calvin and Warnie get you set for round two with all the ins and outs plus captain and trade tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an epic round of footy ... it's a shame we can't say the same about our Toyota AFL Fantasy teams! It was a case of "here we go again" as some of the big dogs we paid up for struggled big time. Thank the Fantasy Gods for the rookies that came in scoring tons for fun! We've got our first two trades to use and it's all about fixing up mistakes. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 3:00 - Roy's son beat him by 200 points this week. 4:45 - The Traders' scores and rankings weren't exactly what they were expecting. 8:15 - George Hewett was one of the defenders who stood up. 11:10 - A trio of defenders get the -3 this week, led by Jack Crisp and his 51. 14:30 - The winner for round one scored 2281 in Fantasy Classic, but are left short on the bench. 17:40 - Popular rookie Sam De Koning will miss under concussion protocols. 20:15 - Some possible DPP additions are discussed. 23:00 - Popular trade options. 24:45 - The Traders reveal their early trade thoughts for Toyota. 26:35 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 29:25 - Calvin says to be wary of changing structure of your team based on one week of data. 31:30 - Ranking Patrick Lipinski, Tom Green and Jye Caldwell. 35:45 - Thoughts on Tristan Xerri's game. 40:40 - Roy has concerns on Aaron Hall despite his epic scoring. 44:20 - Can you drop Max Gawn for a cash grab? Is Tim English an option? 47:30 - How to determine who to hold and fold after round one. 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.

The first Thursday teams for 2022 are in! Roy, Calvin and Warnie run through each of the line ups and provide plenty of tips for locking your initial squads in. Calvin has the top captain selections for this week but the message is clear, 30 green dots!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's lockout week and even though we're a bit dusty after the best Fantasy Draft weekend of all time, we've got a lot of work to do to get our teams ready for the first game of round one on Wednesday night. We talk team structure, cash cows and all the important things you need to know as the season approaches way too quickly! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - The boys are coming off the successful Bacon Cup Draft weekend. 2:45 - Roy's fun way of determining the Draft order. 4:00 - Calvin thinks his stash forwards strategy wasn't the best for his Draft squad. 6:30 - 7:10pm AEDT is the first lockout time where Demons and Bulldogs must be picked. 8:50 - If Hugo Ralphsmith is named, he's a great option for F6. 11:15 - Friday and Saturday 22s are named on Thursday, teams playing Sunday will be announced Friday. 15:30 - "You need 30 green dots playing this week". 20:00 - Will Brodie has gone from Calvin's team. 23:45 - Value defenders such as Justin McInerney, George Hewett and James Sicily are popular picks. 29:30 Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 31:45 - How to go about Fantasy Draft trades with your mates. 34:50 - If Jack Macrae is one of your big dog midfielders, make him your captain straight up. 39:30 - Is it crazy to consider Tim English with his RUC/FWD status? 43:00 - Roy's advice is to not chase PODs. 45:30 - Josh Kelly is one of the best midfield picks under-$900k. 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.

What a treat we have just a few days out from the first lockout of 2022! Three former winners of AFL Fantasy Classic. Trent Sutcliffe (2020), James Robinson (2018) and Selby Lee-Steere (2017/18*) generously gave up their time to answer questions from social media to help coaches finalise their squads. A compelling listen. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - How James and Trent went in 2021. 3:00 - "Feel like I put in more work now than I did in 2017" - Selby isn't playing, but is producing is epic season guide. 4:25 - We've got a scarcity of rookies and may have to spend more on the bottom end players. 6:10 - What is the preferred ruck strategy? 8:45 - Do you take any cash into round one? 10:00 - How many rookies do you need to generate cash and how many points do you need from them? 11:45 - Could you go four deep with on-field rookies in the midfield? 14:15 - Zak Butters or Isaac Heeney? 16:20 - The verdict on Matt Crouch, Lachie Neale, Caleb Serong and Patrick Lipinski. 18:00 - Why Trent is disappointed that Justin McInerney and George Hewett performed so well in the pre-season. 21:05 - "Pick the best available" says Selby rather than trying to make your team unique based on ownership. 24:50 - Jack Crisp vs Jake Lloyd? 25:30 - What impact do they bye rounds have on initial team selection? 27:00 - How did they champions go in the last few rounds when they realised they were a shot at winning Fantasy Classic? 29:00 - Last minute advice for coaches finalising their teams this weekend. 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.

ABC commentator Corbin Middlemas has been playing in a Fantasy Draft league for over a decade. On most occasions they get together for a marathon draft where their squads of 40 players are picked in a four hour session. We chat with Corbin about all things Fantasy Draft ahead of the most popular weekend for drafting on the last footy free weekend for quite some time! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - How Corbin's long-running league decided their draft order this year using a NBA game. 3:00 - 396 players play in the AFL each weekend, their league drafts 400 players. 4:55 - An ABC colleague says that Corbin is the worst Fantasy coach ever. 6:30 - What are important qualities in a good Fantasy Draft commissioner? 8:10 - A key to their Draft's fun is drafting in person. Nine of 11 drafts have involved all coaches in attendance. 10:00 - Does being a commentator give you an advantage as a Fantasy coach? 11:30 - Where does Corbin's team name come from? 12:25 - Tips for draft day when you're on the clock. 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.