Afl Fantasy Podcast With The Traders

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.

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

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 1

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 socia

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

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'

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 Brod

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 t

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 b

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

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.