Afl Fantasy Podcast With The Traders

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.

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

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

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

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

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 e

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

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

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 Lachi

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 a

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.