Afl Fantasy Podcast With The Traders

Fantasy points were well and truly flowing for some over the Easter weekend with more 130+ scores posted than in the the first two rounds combined. We offer up our apology to Tex Walker but we're still waiting for ours from Paddy Dow. There's plenty of issues to get through this week including the cash cows. Let's go! Episode guide 2:00 - This was the biggest round of Fantasy numbers for the season. 6:00 - Calvin was stoked with return to form.Andrew Gaff 9:45 - Roy likened to the pigeon in the middle of the MCG.Paddy Dow 15:00 - ' knee injury means the lack of ruck stocks at the Suns will be very Fantasy relevant.Jarrod Witts 20:30 - Most popular trades are analysed. 22:45 - Who are the options for the injured ?Hayden Young 26:00 - has been tagging and racking up decent numbers. Is he an option?Mark O'Connor 30:15 - Warnie wishes he followed through with his trade last week.Jordan Ridley 32:00 - If you have Witts, you must go to or .Brodie GrundyMax Gawn 35:00 - Roy's Rollin' 22 includes .Taylor Walker

It has been a tough week for Calvin, but he's dried his tears and ready to attack the Easter weekend and resurrect his team. We'll need to do some quick goat thinking to get our squads sorted with the Thursday-to-Monday fixtures. On today's episode, we try to predict who will be good trade targets and captains for round three based on what we've seen so far. Episode guide 2:00 - Thursday night team selection sees rookie omitted.Harry Sharp 5:00 - and will miss six-weeks for the Blues.Jack Martin Zac Fisher 7:30 - Injuries for key Bombers will change their squad's make-up this week. 10:15 - Calvin reveals that was told off at training for his poor Fantasy scores.Andrew Gaff 13:00 - is one of the most traded out players. Should you move him on?Lachie Neale 17:10 - Is it a mistake to bring in ?Taylor Walker 20:15 - The Scale of Hardness sees the Saints, Roos and Hawks giving up plenty of points to midfielders. 23:15 - Could you play over this week?Paul HunterMatt Flynn 25:00 - Calvin is expecting big thing

More forced trades greet us out of round two but some are unforced errors for Roy and Calvin as they tried to chase some bench points - they've got a story to tell. The boys look over the key issues facing coaches this week including whether we hold or fold on under-performing premiums. Episode guide 2:00 - Calvin's ranking slid this week. 3:30 - The rucks bounced back, but are they back? 7:00 - Rookie roulette worked out alright this week with some of our best performers in our teams being sub-$300k players. 8:30 - A tale of how to not chase points off your bench. 12:45 - wasn't a great selection for his 17,000 new owners.Jaidyn Stephenson 15:20 - Calvin has just about had enough of .Andrew Gaff 18:45 - Essendon injuries, including popular MID/FWD , will mean a different looking midfield make up this week.Jye Caldwell 21:00 - Is it too late to jump on the best cash cows of the year? 25:10 - Warnie runs through the players who may gain DPP prior to round six. 31:00 - and have dropped a lot of cash and ther

We've got our first two trades to use this week and for some they're forced ones, thanks Danger. We go through the popular options, trading strategy, the best captain pick and answer your questions ahead of round two. Episode guide 1:30 - Be aware that you can't always reverse your trades throughout the round. Advice is to only make the trades when you need to. 3:30 - and are must-trades.Patrick DangerfieldMatt Rowell 6:00 - Draft coaches who were keen on ' midfield role will be without him for six weeks.James Harmes 8:15 - The boys ponder what and will do to Carlton's midfield mix.Zac Williams Jack Martin 11:30 - is the third most traded out player behind the two must-trades. Is it a luxury?Max Gawn 16:20 - Roy asks the question: what is the value of a trade? 20:10 - Is moving on and worth it?Jordan ClarkJordan De Goey 24:45 - is the most traded in player.Jaidyn Stephenson 27:00 - Is a trap?Lachlan Sholl 30:00 - Calvin runs through his top captain options for round two. 34:30 - Why you can't back as

How good was it to have Fantasy back? There were plenty of highs and low(e)s out of the weekend with the rollercoaster of emotions of being a Fantasy coach on display in round one. The boys run through the issues out of the weekend including the Matt Rowell and Patrick Dangerfield trades as well as the under-performing premium rucks. Plenty of your questions are answered including what you should do with your fix-it trades this round. Episode guide 2:20 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through their scores for the opening weekend. 4:45 - was impressive in his first hitout for the Bombers, racking up a ton.Nick Hind 8:00 - Plenty of players were disappointing in round one, including Calvin's midfield gun .Andrew Gaff 11:50 - and are two popular picks who will have stints on the sidelines and therefore, are must-trades.Matt RowellPatrick Dangerfield 17:30 - The focus for your team this week is fix-it trades. 22:15 - Roy is looking at getting and based on their impressive round one showings.Jye CaldwellJaidyn S

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It's the night before the season starts and The Traders run through the things you need to know from rookies that have been named, captain picks and they also grill the Fantasy GOAT, Selby Lee-Steere, on some of the big issues. Episode guide 1:00 - The substitute is back. Some Fantasy implications are unknown. 3:30 - Giants were the first to announce a rookie with Matt Flynn making his debut on Sunday. 6:05 - A trio of Swan draftees will play. 9:15 - First teams of the year are in. 12:15 - How is Selby, coach of Moreira's Magic, feeling 24 hours out from the opening game. 15:30 - Don't pick Orazio Fantasia! 18:40 - Despite Selby wanting to set-and-forget in the rucks, he gives his answer on whether a $170k option at R2 is a possibility. 22:00 - Advice on going into a rolling lockout for round one. 24:15 - Calvin ranks Max Gawn as No. 1 captain choice this week. 28:15 - Remember players will be locked when the game starts. 32:30 - Roy runs through his Rollin' 22 - the best 22 players for Fantasy this year. Se

It's lockout week and it's all about finalising team structure... rookies pending. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the best rookie options in each position and that dictates the way they're structuring their squads. Episode guide 1:30 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie all tanked their Draft teams in the Bacon Cup Draft Day. 5:00 - What the concussion sub rule could mean for Fantasy? 7:55 - Max King will miss round one. 11:00 - Roy puts the call out for sauces this week as we will be flying blind with some selections. 13:30 - Jacob Koschitzke is the only defensive rookie we can almost guarantee, meaning there won't be any on field. 17:00 - Three rookies on field is the structure that many coaches will be going with in the midfield, led by Tom Powell. 20:30 - Paul Hunter, Matt Flynn, Lloyd Meek and Josh Treacy all look likely to play in round one. 24:00 - We could be flush with rookie forwards. 29:00 - Roy is still seriously considering having a $170k player at R2. 33:00 - There are some issues with paying up for Ma

There's just one week until the first bounce for 2021 and there is plenty to talk about. The boys run through what the confirmed rolling lockout means for team selection - especially in round one - and have a look at the possible ruck combinations after time to think about it coming out of the AAMI Series. All that and a bunch of your questions answered on this special episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast. Episode Guide 3:00 - The boys are stoked with the prizes for 2021. 5:00 - How to navigate the rolling lockout with the timing of teams being named. 8:25 - Keep an eye on the Bombers' selections on Friday night. 13:30 - Port Adelaide's team will be very interesting. 16:45 - is the first confirmed rookie debut with and missing round one.Paul HunterPaddy RyderRowan Marshall 19:15 - Cal considers the Scale of Hardness for those considering playing a $170k ruck in R2. 24:00 - You must lock in as skipper for round one. Max Gawn 27:10 - The boys run through important CBA and kick-in stats from the AAMI C

It is Draft Week for thousands of AFL Fantasy Draft leagues around the country so this week's chat with a notable coach went into the draft-world. Steve Fizz is a co-founder of the Draft Doctors podcast which has been running for more than five seasons and he gives plenty of insight to help you have some success this weekend. Purchase the Draft Doctors' Draft Kit.Access the Mock Draft simulator. Episode guide 1:30 - Steve discusses why he changes his team name every year. 3:00 - We hear about the history of the Draft Doctors and how they're proud of bringing Centre Bounce Attendance stats to the forefront of Fantasy coaches' minds. 4:15 - Fantasy baseball is where it all started. 7:00 - How to start compiling Draft rankings. 9:10 - Any rank adjustments due to the AAMI Community Series games? 11:20 - The Draft Doctors' Draft Kit features their take on draft ranges and risk profiles of players to help make your decisions as to the right time to select players on draft day. 13:30 - You can practice a draft from

There was so much to learn out of the weekend with the nine games being played. Defenders dominated, the new rules change things a bit and plenty of players have put their hands up to be selected in our round one teams. The Traders go through all the Fantasy relevance out of the AAMI Community Series. Episode guide 1:00 - Early takeaways from the AAMI Community Series includes the rucks struggling and the running defenders dominating. 2:10 - ' ownership is plummeting after being suspended for round one.Zac Williams 4:45 - The role is there for , but can he score?Paddy Dow 6:40 - Will live up to his junior Fantasy scoring hype following his 107 point game.Jack Higgins 9:30 - The top scorer of the AAMI Series was with 171.Jayden Short 12:00 - Are we jumping at shadows with 's score? If his previous pre-season numbers are anything to go by, he'll be fine.Brodie Grundy 14:30 - Lock in even though he has some fellow midfielders coming back.Tom Phillips 18:30 - Consider as a bargain DEF/RUC as he looks to regai

A man that needs no introduction for those playing AFL Fantasy in the last few seasons joins the Coaches' Corner podcast as we look ahead to the AAMI Community Series games. Selby Lee-Steere won the 2017 AFL Fantasy Classic title and backed it up the next season forcing a tie with James Robinson. Since then, the coach of Moreira's Magic has been giving back to the community - and charities - with his fantastic season guide. Head to www.moreirasmagic.com.au to purchase the season guide. Episode guide 1:30 - Where doe's the team name Moreira's Magic come from? 2:15 - Selby recounts his success of winning the AFL Fantasy Classic competition twice. 3:40 - After a year out of the game, he still managed to win a hat in 2020. 6:00 - What did Fantasy coaches learn from last year? 8:00 - Why the Guns 'n' Rookies strategy has been the most successful over the years. 10:30 - Thoughts on Ben McEvoy. 13:00 - Selby makes the case for starting with Zach Merrett. 15:15 - Braydon Preuss was a lock, but what should we do with

After plenty of intra-club matches, finally we saw teams playing against real opponents. This week on the podcast we hit up the AFL.com.au journos who covered the game to quiz them on their thoughts and some Fantasy relevant names that popped up. Episode guide 1:25 – It is Fantasy Draft season. Make sure you download the new Draft Kit. 3:00 – Changes to the Bacon Cup Draft league and how Calvin’s stat adjustments changes scoring. 6:55 – Warnie’s breaking news. 9:05 – Mitch Cleary says looks to be the No. 1 ruck at the Dogs.Stefan Martin 11:30 – Lock in as a debutant for the Hawks.Connor Downie 15:10 – Riley Beveridge talks up as an option in your Fantasy Classic forward line.Paddy Dow 22:00 – Essendon’s half-backs will be interesting this year with , and possibly a chance to be lining up there this year.Dyson HeppellNick HindNed Cahill 25:00 – will be in Mitch Cleary’s team in round one.Tom Powell 26:40 – Maybe we won’t see get the midfield clock that we first thought.Jaidyn Stephenson 30:00 – Callum T

Champion Data's fantasy footy guru, Fantasy Freako, joined The Traders for an extensive chat about learnings from the last season, key things to be looking at in the pre-season and strategy in picking your initial side. Episode guide 1:20 - Freako's first taste of fantasy was in the mid-90s. 3:00 - Lessons learned from last season. 4:45 - Tracking CBAs, the buzz stat in Fantasy. 8:00 - How the new rule will affect Fantasy. 11:30 - How DPPs are awarded and who could be in line for the first set of additions in round six. 15:00 - Freako outlines key points in his strategy for this year. 18:30 - What is the current ruck combination? 20:00 - Tips for coaches watching the AAMI Community Series games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Callum Twomey from AFL.com.au joined the boys to chat through the best Fantasy options from last year's draftees and some of the players who are yet to debut. With Braydon Preuss' shoulder injury, Roy, Calvin and Warnie try to make sense of who to pick in the ruck. Episode guide 2:00 - The Traders started their keeper league on the weekend. 5:40 - How not to annoying your mates if you're doing a slow draft. 9:30 - Rowan Marshall's injury isn't tracking too bad and potentially play in round two. 13:00 - Hear about how Jackson Hately went in the Crows' intra-club match on the weekend. 16:00 - Dyson Heppell is set for the half-back role at the Bombers and is one to watch in their scratch match against Carlton this week. 19:30 - News that Zac Williams may play a 50/50 MID/FWD split with Jack Martin has Calvin sounding the alarm. 24:00 - Callum Twomey on Lachie Jones' chances for the Power. 26:00 - Mature aged recruit Tom Highmore is a roughie for the Saints down back. 29:40 - James Rowe is pushing for a small for

Chasing down the team on top of the ladder in the final round of the season with some big calls is what saw Craig Wegener crowned the AFL Fantasy Classic Champion in 2019. On this week's episode of the Coaches' Corner, we hear about backing in Jeremy Cameron in that final round and how he could be an option this season. Episode guide 2:30 - Craig speaks about how he got the win, taking the top spot in round 23. 5:10 - The stress of being at the pointy end and monitoring the other top teams. 8:00 - What Craig does during the pre-season as he prepares for round one. 10:40 - Calvin gets some advice on limiting the types of players he picks. 12:50 - Jaidyn Stephenson is a serious option this season. 15:30 - How many under-priced key position forwards can we pick? 17:00 - This is the most mid-priced Craig's team has been. 19:30 - Players like Patrick Cripps offer value as they are likely to spend more time on the ground by going forward rather than resting on the bench. 22:30 - How many of the top priced players d

There's 30-odd days to go until the first lockout of 2021 and the boys have plenty to consider with news floating through. Roy reveals his current Rollin' 22 which he believe is the most accurate of all-time. Commissioner Calvin considers the new Draft customisation for the Bacon Cup and Warnie gets the final word from Harris Andrews on how many points a spoil should be worth. Episode guide 1:00 - The AFL Record is available now from newsagents, Coles, Coles Express, Woolworths and 7-Eleven for $9.95. 4:05 - Connor Rozee lit it up at the Port internal trial. 7:00 - Another episode and another Zac Williams reference after he was left dazed in Carlton's intra club match. 11:30 - Lachie Whitfield is likely to be a month away from training. 13:00 Great news for those keen on an under-priced Isaac Heeney as he participated in the Swans' match simulation. 16:15 - Nat Fyfe on track for DPP. 18:45 - Keep an eye on Harris Jones as a $170k FWD who may get an opportunity for the Dons. 21:30 - Roy discusses his Rollin' 2

There aren't too many coaches with more than one Fantasy hat in their collection, but Leigh Elder (aka Statesman) has two. The second came when he was agonisingly close to taking out the whole competition. In fact, he only lost by one kick. Statesman shares his story and delves into some of tips for Fantasy Classic this year but also chats another great love, Fantasy Draft. Follow @statesman33 on Twitter Download the Draft Doctors' Draft Kit Participate in the Mock Draft simulator Episode guide 2:30 - Statesman takes a stroll down memory lane as he remembers playing the game without the reverse trades button. 5:15 - How one kick cost winning a car. 9:20 - Why Lachie Neale is over-priced. 12:50 - A vanilla squad is the way you should start the season. 15:40 - Make sure you stick with your premiums, they usually come good. 17:05 - Statesman is going cheap in the forward line. 18:00 - Some thoughts on analysing draft rankings for single season re-drafts and keeper leagues. 20:30 - Don't sleep on Jack Macrae in

Calvin has been more prepared for this podcast than any of the 401 before it. He ploughs through some of his research, including his Scale of Hardness, as well as getting excited about one of his Crows, Jackson Hately. Plenty of questions are covered in a jam packed episode. Episode guide 2:40 - Big news out of the weekend is the bruised liver for . What does it mean?Lachie Whitfield 8:00 - How will ' numbers look at the Hawks compared to the high-scoring Pies.Tom Phillips 10:50 - Calvin questions ' output at the Blues compared to the Giants.Zac Williams 14:40 - Special guest had a very impressive finish in Fantasy Classic a few years ago.Jackson Hately 16:30 - What role is Hately likely to play and what does he think he can average this season. 19:30 - is training with the midfielders.Rory Laird 23:00 - Calvin questions the stats in the NEAFL. 27:15 - The Scale of Hardness is broken out for the first time with Calvin running through the players who could benefit and struggle based on his research. 30:20 -

The first coach profiled in a new series is 2020 AFL Fantasy Classic champion Trent Sutcliffe. Roy, Calvin and Warnie quiz the Swans fan on his thoughts for the new season with a look at some strategy and particular players he's keen, and not so keen, on. Calvin is excited to hear what got Trent over the line for his win. Episode guide 2:25 - We hear the story of his AFL Fantasy Classic overall win with thanks to some unlikely first year players. 4:45 - The apparent lack of basement priced rookies may mean a different strategy this season. 7:10 - Although it's likely Trent will be looking for value from most players, he reinforces the need for a skipper. 9:00 - If Lance Franklin is playing round one, he's a lock but there's some trepidation around picking Jeremy Cameron and Joe Daniher despite their value. 10:15 - Rowan Marshall's RUC/FWD status could be the key to the ruck strategy this year. 12:00 - Tips on what Fantasy coaches can be doing during the pre-season. 13:45 - Could there be a better option at th