AFL Fantasy with The Traders

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.

Nine games of the AAMI Community Series are in the can and while we have quite a few answers ... there are still plenty of questions as we approach the last week before lockout. We run through who stood out (and who didn't) from the dress rehearsal before the 2022 season commences! Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:35 - Carlton v Melbourne 5:00 - Eight tackles for Patrick Cripps gives him a big tick. 8:50 - Max Gawn showed us why set-and-forget is the way to go. 10:00 - Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions 13:00 - Could you consider Tim English with his RUC/FWD dual-position status? 14:20 - Calvin has finally bitten the bullet and slotted Lachie Neale in his team. 17:30 - Hawthorn v Richmond 20:20 - Roy says James Sicily has done enough. 24:00 - Daniel Rioli and Hugo Ralphsmith are worth considering with their half-back roles. 26:40 - Adelaide v Port Adelaide 29:00 - 31 disposals was a positive sign for Matt Crouch. 31:30 - Lock in Zak Butters. 34:00 - Essendon v St Kilda 36:10 - Warnie thinks a couple of Bombers rookies could be a chance to play. 38:15 - If Patrick Ryder remains out, Rowan Marshall is a real option. 40:45 - GWS Giants v Collingwood 43:50 - Tim Taranto played forward, but scored well. 47:00 - Lock in Nick Daicos for the whole season. 51:50 - Sydney v North Melbourne 52:30 - Calvin has crossed Isaac Heeney off the list. 55:00 - Justin McInerney has a delicious role. 59:10 - The top scoring player under $300k was Tristain Xerri. 1:02: 00 - Roy says there's not enough "Hollywood time" for Tarryn Thomas. 1:04:05 - Fremantle v West Coast Eagles 1:06:00 - The role for Will Brodie looked great, but Fyfe needs to return. 1:08:40 - Looks like Tim Kelly has a lot of work to do for the Eagles and his Fantasy numbers should increase off the back of it. 1:10:20 - Eagles rookies, including new SSPs, could save us. 1:12:00 - Gold Coast v Geelong 1:14:25 - Where do you fit Matt Rowell in? M4 or M5? 1:17:10 - Sam De Koning can be locked on your bench. 1:20:50 - The Bacon Cup draft weekend is coming up and Roy is organising the draft order, but no one knows what's going on. 1:23:25 - Big news on a special live draft that you'll be able to watch. 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.

Paul Montgomery, known online as @m0nty, is a pioneer in Fantasy footy. He created FanFooty.com.au almost two decades ago as there wasn't a platform for Fantasy coaches to check on live progress scores of their players. Monty shares some of his journey and gives some tips for the season ahead. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - How Monty started FanFooty. 5:10 - Which live scoring icon is his favourite. 7:40 - Surely Monty is a great Fantasy coach with all the time he spends on the game? 9:15 - Noah Anderson is a POD of interest. 10:45 - "I like the big arsed footballers" 12:10 - Reminiscing about the original Fantasy podcast, the Coaches Box. 13:20 - Draft has always been the game Monty has loved the most. 15:30 - Cam Rayner is one Monty will be watching this week, drawing comparisons to Dustin Martin. 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 ruck week and even though the three spots make up just one-tenth of our Fantasy Classic squads, there are a range of options being explored. We catch up with last year's runner-up and 2x top 10 finisher Kyle Holmes to discuss the big men. Also Heff from the Keeper League Podcast helps us out with things to know ahead of the second year of Draft keeper leagues. It's another bumper episode! Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:30 - There's plenty of tips from our reporters out of the practice matches. 5:40 - Dustin Martin scored a ton and didn't try. 8:15 - Justin Longmuir had positive words to say about Will Brodie. 11:10 - Andrew McGrath and Scott Pendlebury will add DPP. 15:00 - There could be a rookie crisis. 19:50 - Last year's runner up, Kyle Holmes, joins the boys. 22:15 - In 2021, Kyle started the season at 25,000th to come second. In 2018, he started strongly to hang onto a top 10 finish. 25:00 - "If you're hot on a premium and they don't score well in a practice match, don't think too much of it". 29:40 - Set and forget your rucks with Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn. 33:30 - There are plenty of flags for Jarrod Witt and Brayden Preuss. 40:15 - Warnie has some tips for commissioners to make sure their Draft day goes well. 43:00 - Heff from the Keeper League Podcast joins the show. 44:30 - Nick Daicos and Jason Horne-Francis are going earlier than they should in keeper leagues. 49:20 - Keep an eye on Conor Nash as a late round pick. 50:30 Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 55:30 - Roy was reminded to keep Josh Dunkley in his team no matter what. 59:00 - Would you pick Patrick Lipinski and George Hewett over Matt Rowell?  1:04:20 - Pick Isaac Heeney over Zak Butters. 1:08:45 - Lachie Weller is justifiable in both Fantasy Classic and 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.

Warnie winds the clock back to his teenage years when he was glued to the radio as they went around to grounds getting updates on all the footy action. He caught up with reporters from AFL.com.au and a special guest to give the rundown, from an AFL Fantasy perspective, of the nine pre-season practice matches from around the country. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 0:45 - Essendon v Western Bulldogs with Cal Twomey 2:25 - Darcy Parish continued in the midfield after getting the opportunity last season. 5:05 - Could we see DEF status added for Andrew McGrath early this season? 9:10 - Adam Treloar was the Bulldogs' best. 11:10 - Carlton v St Kilda with Riley Beveridge 12:00 - "He'll play 100 per cent midfield time" - Riley is keen on George Hewett's Fantasy stocks. 14:10 - Patrick Cripps looked leaner and refreshed. 18:00 - Returning from injury, Jade Gresham played a full game but is his role questionable? 19:40 - Melbourne v North Melbourne with Josh Gabelich 20:55 - "He looked classy" - Tarryn Thomas is one to keep an eye on. 22:45 - Fantasy coaches should believe the hype with Jason Horne-Francis. 25:00 - It was hard to get a read on the Max Gawn and Luke Jackson combo. 27:30 - Brisbane Lions v Adelaide Crows with Michael Whiting 28:50 - What can we expect from a Fantasy perspective for Cam Rayner? 31:00 - Lachie Neale will still play majority midfield. 34:55 - After more than 12 months out, Matt Crouch was solid on return. 36:20 - Gold Coast Suns v Port Adelaide with Michael Whiting 37:25 - We need to see another week from Matt Rowell before locking him in. 39:40 - Lachie Weller could be a smokey playing in the backline with MID/FWD status. 44:00 - What are Josh Sinn's round one chances? 44:15 - Collingwood v Hawthorn with Josh Gabelich 47:40 - "Collingwood supporters have been waiting four or five years for Nick Daicos". 51:00 - Will Scott Pendlebury gain DEF status at round six? 54:15 - Josh Ward looks like he'll play plenty of footy this year. 56:20 - Sydney Swans v GWS Giants with Jake Stein 58:25 - Stephen Coniglio has had an uninterrupted pre-season and is confident in his body. 59:50 - Who will be the No. 1 ruck? Braydon Preuss or Keiren Briggs. 1:01:00 - Isaac Heeney is a lock. 1:04:50 - Three of Jake's top Fantasy picks for this year. 1:07:40 - West Coast Eagles v Fremantle with Nathan Schmook 1:09:00 - Put a line through Campbell Chesser and Elliot Yeo for round one. 1:12:10 - Will Brodie attended almost all of Fremantle's centre bounces. 1:15:35 - Why Schmooky is cooling on popular rookie Nathan O'Driscoll. 1:17:15 - Geelong Cats v Richmond with Michael Whiting 1:18:20 - Dustin Martin had a ton of CBAs. 1:20:35 - Keen an eye on Hugo Ralphsmith who got rolling as the game went on. 1:22:25 - "I can almost guarantee Tom Stewart had the most Fantasy points". Find more content from The Traders at afl.com.au/fantasy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitting across the desk from Selby, the Fantasy GOAT, is ex-Hawthorn/West Coast defender Xavier Ellis. He's jumped back on the Fantasy horse to bring podcasts with the two-time winner of AFL Fantasy Classic as part of the Moreira's Magic season guide. We chat with X about his playing days and find out what he's learned from Selby over the last couple of seasons including sharing some of his picks he'll be making this year. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - How Xavier met Selby. 2:40 - What was his best season? 4:00 - Breaking the record for marks in a Grand Final, did Luke Hodge steal a Norm Smith? 5:55 - "Absolutely diabolical" is the summation of the 2021 Fantasy season for the Derek Henrys.  8:30 - Trading in players on a Friday night is a good strategy, just so you can watch them. 10:05 - A 100 average is predicted for Tim Kelly. 12:00 - Find out who will be the No. 1 ruck in the competition by the end of the year. 14:00 - Xavier says to pick as many under-priced players as you can. 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 time to look at the defenders! Our men down back can rack up - especially if they're getting those bonus points from the kick-ins - so we get the help of some absolute gurus to help us make the right calls. The premiums, the value picks and the PODs are all covered in another bumper episode. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - Midfield rotations, including centre bounce attendances, is one of the keys to watch for in the practice matches this week. 5:15 - Mitch Duncan has a calf concern and raises some issues for Fantasy Draft. 9:00 - After making the leadership group, Roy has locked in Caleb Serong. 13:10 - Maybe Dayne Zorko won't gain DEF status. 17:00 - There's mixed mail on Dustin Martin. 20:05 - After finishing eighth overall last, year, Harry Edwards joins the podcast. 23:30 - Harry is avoiding midpricers down back, but is backing in James Sicily. 28:00 - Tips on what to look for in the scratch matches. 31:10 - Roy has removed Jake Lloyd from his team. 36:45 - There could be a few rookies coming through which could dictate DEF structure.  39:00 - After Whitfield, Crisp and Lloyd, you can throw a blanket over the next group of premiums. 44:30 - George Hewett is in five per cent of teams. 50:10 - James, coach of Gorringes and Lemmens, finished third overall and had the highest team value last year. 54:35 - James Sicily and Wayne Milera are James' D4 and D5. 58:45 - A wing role may sound good in theory, but could it limit Jordan Dawson's output? 1:01:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 1:06:10 - Could it be Wil Powell season? 1:09:20 - Could you pick Jayden Short over Whitfield? 1:11:30 - Brayden Preuss: yes or no? 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.

This week on Coaches' Corner, we head to Hollywood to chat with Australian actor Ryan Corr. Best known for his role as Cody in Packed to the Rafters, the Logie nominated actor is an AFL Fantasy fanatic. He shares with the boys his love for Fantasy footy and how it keeps him connected to his mates... and takes away from the important things like learning lines. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 0:50 - Ryan's Fantasy career started 6 years ago when he was doing a play and a colleague was getting stuck into Fantasy footy. 2:40 - Banter is a big part of The Footy Cup's Whatsapp group! 5:00 - Ryan has been tinkering with his team since the game opened and approaches it with a big midfield. 6:40 - "I should be learning lines and doing auditions". 7:25 - Warnie is excited about Ryan's role in House of Dragon, the spinoff of Game of Thrones. 10:00 - Calvin's jokes are a highlight of the podcast according to Ryan. 12:15 - Ryan's tips for success to win your head-to-head league. 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.

One of the trickiest positions in AFL Fantasy this season are the forwards. Most premiums have question marks and there are a few value options to consider. We focus on the forward line in this week's episode with a surprise call from a highly selected cash cow and a former winner shares his line up. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - The pre-season edition of the AFL Record is out now in Victoria (17 Feb for the rest of the country). 3:45 - News from recent match sims. 6:30 - North Melbourne may play a couple of rucks in 2022. 8:40 - Roy is warming to some of the value forwards available. 10:30 - Elijah Hollands gives the boys a shock phone call as the most selected FWD in the competition. 13:20 - In an exclusive, Elijah reveals that he's signed a two-year contract extension. 16:00 - Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell are flying at the Suns. 20:15 - It looks like Jack Lukosius will have an important role to play in the forward-line. 24:00 - Josh Dunkley is the most selected premium MID/FWD in Fantasy Classic. 27:30 - All eyes will be on the super-cheap Cam Rayner and Will Brodie during the practice matches for role. 35:00 - Warnie tries to convince Roy and Calvin to jump aboard the Isaac Heeney train. 39:20 - While many are keen on Zak Butters, could Connor Rozee be a better value option? 43:15 - Dustin Martin is tracking towards 2017 form where he averaged 114. 46:00 - Dave Baker, coach of 2012 winning team Skinny Boys, joins the show. 48:30 - How has Dave's strategy changed since his win as the game has evolved. 52:20 - Mitch Duncan is Dave's F1. 56:35 - Which Swan is off the never-again list? 1:00:05 - What you should be looking for in the practice and AAMI Community Series games. 1:03:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 1:09:00 - The boys suggest just one rookie on field in the forward-line with potentially a $300k guy at F5. 1:12:25 - Is Charlie Curnow a better option than Cam Rayner? 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.

Our first coach profiled for Coaches' Corner is none other than West Coast Eagles premiership player Will Schofield. The defender joins Roy, Calvin and Warnie to chat through his love for AFL Fantasy including his success last season, his long running league, how he fared in The Traders' Mock Draft for their upcoming Draft Kit and how you can win a pretty epic prize being in his AFL Fantasy league. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 0:45 - The highlight of Will's Fantasy career was finishing second for a week. 2:50 - Hear about the history of the league dating back to 2003. 5:30 - Is it possible for Andrew Gaff to be a 110 guy again? 7:45 - At this stage of the season, it's just an auto-fill team for Will. 10:10 - Which team will slow the ball down in defence and see their defenders rack up more points? 12:40 - Will justifies taking Sean Darcy with his first round pick in the Mock Draft for the upcoming Draft Kit. 17:00 - "This isn't my first rodeo". 20:05 - Hear about the success of the Backchat 2.0 podcast. 23:30 - Will has a big prize for the winner of his AFL Fantasy Classic league. 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 all about the men in the middle today! The engineroom is where bulk Fantasy points are scored and are the backbone of your AFL Fantasy team. We'll chat to a hat winner from last year on what his midfield looks like and go straight to the source of one of the biggest ball magnets going around, Tom Mitchell the Fantasy Pig. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 0:40 - Roy has organised a ripping Fantasy Draft weekend for the Bacon Cup. 2:30 - Reports out of the Lions suggest Lachie Neale and Cam Rayner are looking like great Fantasy options. 5:40 - Scott Pendlebury is playing off half-back and taking in kick-ins. 8:50 - The two most popular midfielders in Fantasy Classic are rookies. 11:30 - Is Jack Steele worth the $1m asking price? 16:25 - "If he's there, he's there" - Calvin says if Matt Crouch is playing, you lock him in. 19:15 - Roy isn't confident on who he's got in the midfield of his Rollin' 22. 24:30 - Which midfielders with ownership of less than five per cent should you consider? 27:20 - DC from AFL Fantasy Hat Chat joins the show. 30:15 - Jy Simpkin is a smokey in DC's midfield. 35:30 - How many rookies does DC have on field? 39:00 - Ballmagnet Tom Mitchell jumps on the phone to chat Fantasy. 43:30 - How is James Worpel tracking as a potential Draft sleeper? 47:00 - Mitchell says Lachie Neale and Patrick Cripps are looking strong this pre-season. 48:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:50 - Which rookies can you safely play on your field? 55:20 - Is Adam Cerra an option? 58:40 - Elliot Yeo is looking like a great under-priced 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.

Leagues can now hold their live AFL Fantasy Draft for the 2022 season, so we thought we'd get a crew of experts together to run through the first two rounds of a 10-team league. We've got Cam, Steve and Statesman from the Draft Doctors, Heff and Kaes from the Keeper League Podcast plus Ben Sutton and Nathan Schmook from AFL.com.au to make their picks. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:20 - How does multiple hat winner Statesman's Classic form help his Draft game? 3:30 - Who does Heff think will score the most points over the next five years of the players drafted early. 5:15 - Sutts' league has one of the best punishments possible for the wooden spooner of their Draft league. 8:10 - "The Traders' Podcast Draft" runs through the first two rounds with 10 teams and captains on. 9:30 - Cam selects Tim Taranto at pick three. 10:20 - Brodie Grundy is Calvin's selection with pick four. 12:40 - Warnie was thrown off, but took Jake Lloyd as his No.1 defender. 13:30 - Schmooky goes a midfielder and defender on the turn. 15:00 - After having ADP of 1 last season, Kaes beleive's he's got a good pick in Max Gawn as a second rounder. 16:00 - Steve grabs his second Dog of the draft with Josh Dunkley. 19:20 - Roy squares away a second midfielder, but will look at another position with his next pick. All the picks ROUND 1 1. Roy - Jack Steele2. Statesman - Tom Mitchell3. Cam - Tim Taranto4. Calvin - Brodie Grundy5. Sutts - Touk Miller6. Steve - Jack Macrae7. Kaes - Zach Merrett8. Heff - Mitch Duncan9. Warnie - Jake Lloyd10. Schmooky - Sam Walsh ROUND 2 11. Schmooky - Aaron Hall12. Warnie - Lachie Whitfield13. Heff - Rory Laird14. Kaes - Max Gawn15. Steve - Josh Dunkley16. Sutts - Adam Treloar17. Calvin - Jarryd Lyons18. Cam - Clayton Oliver19. Statesman - Andrew Brayshaw20. Roy - Christian Petracca Check out the Draft Doctors' content at www.thedraftdoctors.com.au and The Keeper League stuff at www.keeperleaguepod.com.au.  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.

Our club preview series is in the can so it's time to get serious with our AFL Fantasy preparation for season 2022. We run through all the important news around the grounds from who's burning up the track, who's in the injury ward and who's looking as good at Nat Fyfe's goatee in photos. Oh boy, it's a thing of beauty! Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:15 - Drafting becomes available this week. Warnie has some tips for Keeper League commissioners. 4:00 - The boys are hoping that the top up players that could come in for players out with health and safety protocols mean that we still have nine games a round. 6:10 - Matt Crouch has started full training and if he plays in a pre-season game, he's a lock. 8:50 - Calvin is off the Lachie Neale train despite more than one third of the competition including the Lion in their midfield. 12:20 - A full pre-season for Charlie Curnow makes $347k a bargain. 16:00 - Could Scott Pendlebury add DEF status this year? 18:50 - There's some hype on Darcy Tucker who is training in the midfield. 21:45 - Matt Rowell is getting a free ride in Roy's team. 26:10 - It looks like James Sicily is a no-brainer with his 30 per cent discount. 32:00 - Calvin has the need for Jackson Mead. 36:40 - Roy was keen on Jade Gresham, but has cooled. 40:45 - Could the door be open for Greg Clark and Campbell Chesser at the Eagles? 44:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:00 - Josh Dunkley vs Mitch Duncan. 52:05 - What can Willie Rioli score and is he a viable option with a breakeven of 35. 56:30 - How many rookies should you have on your field? 59:20 - Warnie is a fan of going with the crowd rather than finding PODs for the sake of it. 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 top end at the Dees are elite, but they drop off to a lot of role players according to Roy. He does try to find upside in a few players as The Traders discuss the Fantasy prospects from the reigning premiers. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:45 - "You're only as good as your last game" - Roy is hot on last year's Norm, Christian Petracca. 2:40 - Does Clayton Oliver outperform CP5? The boys are split. 5:00 - There's a bit of panic about Max Gawn and his partnership with Luke Jackson. 7:20 - What does Gawn average in 2022? Is he still a top two ruck? 9:30 - Angus Brayshaw was back to some of his best Fantasy form in the finals. 10:25 - We've seen Luke Dunstan at the top of the averages before, Roy believes he's more than depth at the Dees. 13:00 - Christian Salem should be among the top defenders again this year. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bevo became an AFL coach just to mess with AFL Fantasy coaches minds. Warnie runs through some of the big premium options from the Dogs with a couple of locks to grab up FWD and some food for thought on other players for Classic and Draft. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:50 - Warnie says he would be super-happy with Jack Macrae as an early first rounder in Draft. 4:00 - Marcus Bontempelli was fantastic last year, but there was a huge discrepancy when he played alongside Dunkley. 5:50 - Before Josh Dunkley's shoulder injury, he was averaging 115. A lock as a FWD. 8:25 - We need to be reminded that Adam Treloar has been a Fantasy machine over his career and is a gift now he has dual-position status. 11:10 - Old wounds have opened up with memories of Caleb Daniel scoring 20 from a full game last year. 13:00 - What has happened to Tim English?  16:00 - Lachie Hunter dropped a long way from his PB during Coronaball. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some incredible stats were uncovered by Calvin in his preview of the Power including the first scores of 140 or more by a Brownlow Medallist and ruck numbers you have to hear to be believed. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:35 - Ollie Wines is coming off a Brownlow and career-best Fantasy average. 2:30 - "When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut" - Calvin likens Zak Butters' hope to play in the midfield to his dreams when he was young. 3:45 - Willem Drew could be a third-year breakout candidate. 6:30 - With a rookie price next to his name, Martin Frederick is cheaper than he should be after starting as sub a few times last year. 8:00 - How does the ruck set up look at the Power? Scott Lycett a solo ruck? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy covers the Cats and is hot on Danger as he's priced almost 35 points below his best... but it's a star midfielder who has FWD status that has the boys most excited.  Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Despite losing FWD status, Patrick Dangerfield is priced at 87 after six years of being 100+. 3:30 - Tom Stewart will add stability to your backline. 4:30 - Could you get a steal in Cam Guthrie in Draft as coaches generally don't pick him as it's a so-called 'boring' pick? 5:50 - With FWD status, Mitch Duncan could be a bargain based on how he started last season. 8:45 - Sam De Koning has DEF/FWD status and is rookie priced. Watch him this pre-season. 10:40 - Warnie will be keeping an eye on Cooper Stephens who has been burning up the track. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An under-priced Lachie Neale is a lock for Warnie while there are some other names of interest from the Lions including a first round Draft pick of Jarryd Lyons. Can Daniel Rich improve his numbers following the retirement of Grant Birchall and the kick-ins that he'll have access to? Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:25 - Lachie Neale has been picked by plenty with good reason. 2:35 - In the last two years Jarryd Lyons has become an elite Fantasy scorer. 4:10 - Dayne Zorko is MID-only... but Roy is keen in Draft. 5:20 - As a 31-year-old, Daniel Rich has the best Fantasy numbers of his career. 8:05 - Priced at 47 with plenty keen on him, Cam Rayner could be a good F6 due to job security. 11:20 - If you're punting rucks in Draft, then Oscar McInerney should become mid-80s at a minimum. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin is concerned about where TT plays in the first five rounds while Toby Greene is out suspended. The boys suggest watching where he lines up in round one before locking him in. Keep an eye on what the Giants plan to do with their ruck as Preuss is super-cheap in Classic. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Lachie Whitfield is priced under 100 and should be much better this year. 2:15 - Calvin has some worries about Tim Taranto for the first five rounds. 6:00 - Can you take Taranto as the No. 1 forward in Draft? 7:45 - Lachie Ash is predicted to average 95. Is Calvin crazy? 10:00 - With FWD status, Stephen Coniglio needs to be considered. 13:10 - What will the Giants do with their ruck? Roy thinks Braydon Preuss is a lock. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy makes a big call on Isaac Heeney. Is he right? Even though Callum Mills is a MID-only, he could still be a Draft first-rounder according to Calvin but it’s Jake Lloyd who Warnie is most keen on. There are plenty of players to consider from the Swans. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:40 – Callum Mills finally got a run through the midfield and enjoyed a consistent season. 3:30 – Warnie suggests Jake Lloyd could be the No. 1 defender. 5:45 – Does the departure of Dawson help Justin McInerney? 7:00 – Peter Ladhams scores well as the main ruck. 8:05 – What will we see Isaac Heeney do this year? 9:50 – Junior numbers for draftee Matty Roberts look good. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did 'Scrapbook' Parish lose out when String Trick increased his CBAs? Can Sam Draper be a decent averaging ruckman? Does Jordan Ridley recapture his early season form? Can you pick Caldwell as a MID only? Warnie has a lot of fun talking about his boys. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:55 - Zach Merrett is a safe premium midfield pick. 3:00 - While he had a dominant season, Darcy Parish could be a trap but Roy bullish on him. 6:00 - If Jake Stringer had a midfield role, there is no doubt he goes 90+. 7:45 - It was back-to-the-future for Dyson Heppell with his new DEF role. 9:15 - Could we see Andrew McGrath add defender status? 10:20 - Why did Jordan Ridley start the year on fire but then drop off? 13:00 - Jye Caldwell is value, even without his FWD status. 15:30 - Ben Hobbs and Garrett McDonagh are worth keeping an eye on as bargain basement options. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get the protractor out before locking in the Eagles' best midfield option. Does the Yeo-Yeo string make its way back to the top? Will the mature age recruit be one of the $190k picks of the year? Calvin runs through the best of the West Coast boys for 2022. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 1:00 - Leading into last year, Andrew Gaff averaged 110 for three seasons. 3:15 - Tim Kelly had two injury affected scores that brought his price down. 4:00 - "This one is legit!" - Calvin is very keen on Elliot Yeo. 5:55 - Is Alex Witherden a D1 in draft? 7:45 - What will Willie Rioli score? 9:00 - Greg Clark is a lock based on his WAFL numbers. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They've got one of the two $1m players and their tackling midfielder appears to be the best of them. Will you be starting Jack Steele in your Fantasy Classic squad? Where do you take Rowan Marshall in Draft? What about other under-priced midfielders like Brad Crouch and Zak Jones? Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Jack Steele is under-priced according to Roy. 2:55 - So much of the Rowan Marshall selection 'rides' on another big man. 5:30 - Is Jade Gresham worth a look with hid DPP? 8:20 - Can you draft Jack Billings with the hope he gains FWD status? 9:45 - Some big CBA stats helps sell Brad Crouch. 12:00 - Zak Jones was a round 23 trade in option for 2021 winner Ashlea. 14:50 - Why did Calvin highlight Dan Hannebery? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the Dockers become the powerhouse of the southern side of the Swan River? Warnie thinks so, but he also thinks there are some Fantasy options worth considering. Caleb Serong is the third year breakout target many will want. Sean Darcy finally put together a full season (almost). Is Will Brodie the MID/FWD value pick of the year? Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:45 - Caleb Serong is the poster boy of the third year breakout. 3:15 - We finally saw Sean Darcy play the majority of the season. Is he under-priced? 6:05 - The boys put a line through Jordan Clark as a MID-only. 6:50 - Will Brodie is an easy pick according to Warnie. 8:30 - Watch Hayden Young this pre-season as an improver down back.  9:15 - AFL.com.au reporter Nathan Schmook suggests Liam Henry may grab a wing role. 10:30 - Nathan O'Driscoll has added some size and may debut. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin thinks he's been stitched up by having the Tigers as they had just one player who averaged more than 85 last season. Dustin Martin is the main man discussed but is he worth the risk despite his lower than usual price? Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:45 - Jayden Short was the best of the Tigers and is Draft relevant. 2:00 - If the Tigers can get more wins next season, Shai Bolton is an option. 3:40 - Dustin Martin's 2021 return was his worst since he debuted. 5:45 - There are a few Tigers who played games but are rookie priced. 7:25 - A massive drop off after the bye will be rectified in 2022 according to Calvin. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new coach at the Blues could mean good things for the Blues who are primed for a big season. Will Patrick Cripps return to being a premium midfielder? What does Adam Cerra's inclusion mean? Can you consider Zac Williams again? Will Charlie Curnow be worth a look? Roy runs through plenty of names from the Blues. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Roy suggests Sam Walsh could average 120. 2:25 - Patrick Cripps is in the prime age bracket and is a bargain. 4:25 - What role will George Hewitt play? 5:35 - At $600k, Zac Williams has to be considered. 8:00 - With a rookie price next to his name, Caleb Marchbank could be a safe option as a cash cow defender. 10:05 - Charlie Curnow has averaged over 70 twice and is priced well unders. 14:20 - Calvin said Paddy Dow is still cheap... Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the big questions around the Hawks is how new coach Sam Mitchell will change up the team. Does James Worpel become a great pick in Draft? Can Tom Mitchell be the No.1 midfielder? James Sicily is considered a lock as Warnie runs through the best of the Hawks. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Fantasy Pig Tom Mitchell is in Warnie's current Fantasy Classic team. 3:00 - Can you pick Titch at No.1 in Fantasy Draft? 4:20 - James Sicily is heavily discounted. 5:15 - Keep an eye on Jack Scrimshaw for your Draft rankings. 6:25 - A pre-season watch must be on Jack Gunston. Roy is super-keen and likens him to LeBron James. 9:45 - James Worpel is the prime age in the Hawks' rebuild. 11:40 - Warnie was impressed by Conor Nash's finish to the season. 13:00 - What does Hawthorn do with their rucks? 14:25 - There are a few Hawks who have experience who are rookie priced. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you pick Rory Laird as a MID only? Will Jordan Dawson continue his end-of-season Fantasy form at his new club? Can Reilly O'Brien get back to his best and be a premium ruck? The discounted Crows are high on the pre-season watchlist. Calvin looks at his beloved Crows. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 0:30 - Despite losing DEF status, Calvin is hot on Rory Laird. 2:00 - Did Ben Keays overachieve in 2021? 4:15 - After scoring 158 in the Fantasy Grand Final, Jordan Dawson has some upside. 5:20 - Reilly O'Brien should be considered as a cheap ruck. 8:05 - This time last year we were monitoring Jackson Hately. Should we consider him again?  9:40 - According to Freako, Josh Rachele plays like Brody Miochek.  11:30 - Matt Crouch receives a 30% discount but Calvin doesn't think he'll play round one. 13:00 - Another discounted player is Wayne Milera who is in full training. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Touk Miller was the highest averaging player last year, will he hit those numbers again? Does Jack Bowes get the midfield clock as touted and become an option? Jarrod Witts offers value in the ruck as does Matt Rowell in the midfield. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 1:00 - Can you pay over $1m for Touk Miller? 3:05 - Why do the Suns doubt Brayden Fiorini? 4:30 - Jack Lukosius spent time playing on the wing. Does he continue to improve? 5:50 - As a former member of Roy's Rollin' 22, does Jack Bowes training with the midfield excite the coach of destROY? 7:40 - Jarrod Witts is "too cheap to ignore". 9:10 - The price tag next to Matt Rowell is incredibly low. 10:35 - Can Charlie Constable improve by 20 points? 11:25 - Elijah Hollands is where it's at price at $190k. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pies finished second last on the ladder and after being one of the best Fantasy teams of the last few years, they ranked 16th for points in 2021. Will Brodie Grundy overtake Max Gawn as the No. 1 ruck? Could Nick Daicos be the cash cow of the year? What does Jordan De Goey's on-field stocks look like? Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 1:00 - Warnie ranks Brodie Grundy ahead of Max Gawn in his Draft rankings. 3:35 - Jack Crisp is a fantastic Draft option as he's played every game since 2015. 4:50 - Is there any meat on the bone for Brayden Maynard? Calvin suggests there are some outliers with 2020 data. 6:00 - If Jordan De Goey is available, he's crazy value based on his post-bye average. 7:05 - The Traders are gutted that Patrick Lipinski is MID-only as he goes better than the 72 he's priced at. 9:10 - Nick Daicos is a lock. 10:35 - "Did you see the size of his pipes?" - Taylor Adams is worth a watch. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Ziebell and Aaron Hall are the top priced Roos with their newly acquired DEF status but should we pick them? How much upside does Tarryn Thomas have? Is Jason Horne-Francis a must-have? Calvin aims to convince you to pick six North Melbourne players. Play AFL Fantasy now. Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin believes Aaron Hall is value, despite his incredible price. 4:15 - Last year's draftees, Tom Powell and Will Phillips, are set to increase their numbers. 5:15 - Tarryn Thomas averaged 104 in his last six games of 2021. 7:00 - Warnie likes Jed Anderson with FWD status. 8:20 - The top priced rookie, Jason Horne-Francis, is worth every cent based on his numbers. 10:40 - Roy questions why Calvin didn't include Todd Goldstein in his notes. 12:45 - There are currently five Roos in team Calvinator. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ho! Ho! Ho! The game we love has launched for 2022 and we're already getting our squads picked. There's plenty to think about from picking our Classic sides to getting our Draft leagues - including Keepers - set for the season ahead. Two-time winner Selby joins us to run through Classic, Steve Fizz from the Draft Doctors chats Draft and Heff from the Keeper League helps us understand the ins and outs for year two of Keeper Leagues. Episode guide 1:00 - Fantasy is open! Log in now at fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your team. 3:50 - Roy reveals who he picked first. 7:00 - Jason Horne-Francis and Nick Daicos would be a great M6 & M7 combo. 10:00 - Two time winner Selby Lee-Steere gives his thoughts on the game following launch. 14:15 - Does the 'blueprint' change with the new salary cap? 18:00 - What to watch in the pre-season. 21:15 - Steve Fizz says that we have plenty of forwards to pick from for Draft. 23:55 - Why does Steve rank Tom Mitchell as his No.1 player? 26:30 - Who are some sleepers to consider on Draft day? 28:40 - Tips from Heff on nominating your keepers for your Keeper League. 34:30 - Well organised commissioners will keep records of their league for pick trading which is now possible in Fantasy Draft. 38:00 - Heff nominates his Top 5 draftees to pick in your Keeper League. 42:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 46:00 - Is it wise to keep cash in your bank at round one? 48:15 - "You should stick to your never again list ... but I don't".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.