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AFL.com.au's Fantasy experts, Roy, Calvin and Warnie, deliver a podcast full of tips to help you have a successful (and fun) Fantasy season.
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Mad Monday, Noeyedeer5's HiLux win, 2024 AFL Fantasy Wrapped

The 2024 AFL Fantasy season is over! It has been a year full of ups and downs and The Traders wrap it all up in their annual Mad Monday episode. They use AFL Fantasy Wrapped to relive some moments and dish out the all-important awards. Tristan Xerri joins the podcast to accept his Dane Swan Medal as the Fantasy MVP while the Michael Barlow Medal came down to the final round with Matt Roberts dominating in round 24 to take out the Cash Cow of the Year. Chris, the coach of Noeyedeer5, chats to Roy, Calvin and Warnie about his win!  A massive thinks to everyone who has been part of the 2024 journey! We have had a fun year with the podcast and our content on AFL.com.au. We appreciate our loyal listeners and can't wait to do it all again for 2025. Pre-season isn't too far away. Episode guide 1:00 - Final rankings for The Traders. 2:30 - Jeremy Cameron was the most traded in player for the final round and kicked nine goals. 4:35 - Why would Warnie trade out Zach Merrett? 6:45 - The challenges did Fantasy coaches faced. 9:15 - What did the boys do with Isaac Heeney? 13:00 - Dylan Moore saved his score by kicking three in the last quarter with 63 points. 14:00 - Chris - coach of Noeyedeer5 joins the boys. 16:45 - "Do you want to win it or do you want second?" - a question from a Fantasy GOAT. 24:00 - Any issues with luxury trade season? 27:40 - Riley Bonner and Jordan Clark were important round one trades. 30:50 - What the vibe was like coming home on Sunday. 34:00 - Hunter has the unlucky mug for finishing 101. 36:20 - We didn't see Dayne Zorko being the No.1 forward. 41:00 - Tristan Xerri gets the Dane Swan Medal. 44:15 - "I'm not too sure what a lot of that means, but sure". 48:30 - Michael Barlow announces Matt Roberts as the Cash Cow of the Year. 49:50 - Roberts picked himself in Fantasy this year, holding himself to the end of the season. 54:20 - The Traders check out aflfantasywrapped.com. 59:30 - Warnie traded out some players who put big scores on his head such as Zach Merrett's 149. 1:03:30 - Calvin looks at some options for next year including the discounted Bailey Smith. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/26/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 29 seconds
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Win your AFL Fantasy Grand Final! R24 teams, captains, trades

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 22 August. This was the final episode of the live show. Thanks to all who have tuned in this season. Be sure to check out the Mad Monday podcast following round 24 as Calvin, Roy and Warnie wrap up the 2024 season. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/22/202446 minutes, 33 seconds
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Fantasy Grand Final, not a SicDawg, Daicos' quarter, the X-Files

The final home-and-away round of 2024 is here and with it, the AFL Fantasy Grand Final! Congratulations to all coaches who have made it through to the big dance. Round 23 had it all. There was the big Marshall v Xerri decision that pretty much didn't make a difference in the end. Some big quarters, including Daicos' second thumper, good trade calls and Sicily trade calls. Roy, Calvin and Warnie help prepare you for the GF this week and see the season off with a bang! Episode guide 2:00 - Roy has felt the fatigue as he is sliding away from the hat. 4:45 - James Sicily wasn't the instant reward that was predicted. 6:40 - How the Rowan Marshall VC into Tristan Xerri C played out. 9:30 - Xerri looks set to be crowned the Fantasy MVP for 2024. 13:25 - Nick Daicos had a massive 67-point second quarter. 15:30 - The Michael Barlow Medal will come down to the final round. 20:20 - Calvin has a few tags to note for the final round, but who will Toby Bedford go to? 25:00 - Roy names up his top six defenders for this weekend with Nic Newman the No.1 pick. 30:00 - Noah Anderson is the midfielder to target due to the match up. 35:35 - Can you throw a Hail Mary with Jai Newcombe? 39:05 - For the 24th week, we're still trying to find that F6. 42:40 - Jeremy Cameron might be the key forward of choice against the Eagles. 45:50 - The most popular trades and The Traders' moves are revealed. 47:25 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 51:25 - Does Zane, ranked eighth overall, hold James Sicily? 55:20 - Roy says he'd trade Hayden Young over Jordan Clark. 58:15 - Is Jack Steele someone you should try to match? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/19/20241 hour, 52 seconds
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Sheezel trades, Marshall / Xerri captain line, R23 teams, trades & more

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 15 August. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/15/202446 minutes, 30 seconds
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Fantasy Preliminary Finals, Kennedy for F6, Xerri ruck pig?

We're hitting the last two weeks of the AFL Fantasy season with the preliminary finals up this round. That means it's knockout time for coaches in their finals and just four trades left until the end of the year. The Traders wrap up an eventful round with plenty of talking points and look ahead to what you can do this week. Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin has been dominating, but he has left his run too late. 3:15 - Tristan Xerri has 105 in the second half to rack up 168. 5:25 - Roy wasn't happy with Nick Daicos. 9:40 - Isaac Heeney scored 60 points in the last quarter. 11:20 - The Michael Barlow Medal has Jeremy Sharp and Matt Roberts at the top. 15:20 - What happened when Mattaes Phillipou was a late out? 18:45 - Steele Sidebottom was added to #TagWatchTW.  24:15 - The defender to grab this week is Nic Newman. 28:10 - Is Nick Daicos tradable?   31:00 - Could Noah Anderson be an option. 34:30 - It is Tristan Xerri over Rowan Marshall ... but you need both. 38:25 - Dylan Moore is a lock at F5, but Matt Kennedy is the one to lock as F6. 42:10 - Why Warnie and Calvin both traded out Tom Powell before his big run. 44:20 - Do you trade to loop? 49:00 - Most Popular trades include Hayden Young as most traded out player. 50:25 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 54:10 - Calvin doesn't think the Jarrod Berry tag happens on Nick Daicos. 59:00 -Max's story about what happened on Sunday afternoon. 1:01:35 - Do you hold Mattaes Phillipou? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/12/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
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AFLW Fantasy is back for 2024

AFLW Fantasy has launched for 2024 at aflwfantasy.afl. Now into its second season, the Official Fantasy game of AFLW is ready to go with a huge prize for the winner in a Toyota HiLux valued at up to $70k. Liam joins Warnie to chat through the 101 of playing AFLW Fantasy to help you get set up for the upcoming season which commences on Friday 30 August. Liam is a host of Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy Podcast. The team is on board providing expert advice for the game to help you be informed to dominate in 2024. Play now at aflwfantasy.afl and follow our social media channels for more information. Follow @FreeKickWPod on X and @freekickwpod on Instagram for more content from the Free Kick team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/11/202422 minutes, 16 seconds
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R22 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 1 August. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/8/202445 minutes, 17 seconds
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Fantasy Semi Finals, Peat v Pou, Sinc v New, X v Ro

It's time for the AFL Fantasy Semi Finals. If you won from the qualifying final last week, you've got the week off and The Traders have some advice for you. Otherwise, it is all about getting points on field this week to win ... or continue to climb the rankings like Calvin! Plenty of players are discussed and strategy to dominate the final three rounds. Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin scored 2508! 4:15 - Rowan Marshall gets Warnie's +3. 6:30 - Roy wasn't happy with Josh Dunkley's eight and nine point quarters. 9:20 - A stocktake of the points lost on luxury trades. 14:30 - Darcy Jones gets five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal. 18:00 - Young Bulldog Ryley Sanders racked up in the VFL. 20:50 - #TagWatch is redundant. 24:25 - Jack Sinclair is the No.1 target in defence over Nic Newman. 28:00 - Can you trade out Nic Martin? 34:05 - Jack Steele is an option with his upcoming games. 37:00 - Don't worry about Noah Anderson this week, but consider for last two rounds. 40:30 - Tristan Xerri is the ruck you need to have for his VC. 43:35 - Roy ranks Mattaes Phillipou over James Peatling. 46:40 - Can you have a look at Tom Powell or Jaidyn Stephenson in their roles? 48: 00 - The Traders reveal their moves. 49:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 54:30 - Can you bring in Matt Roberts to get a big ruck upgrade? 57:15 - Do you hold Luke Ryan after his big score? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/5/20241 hour, 1 minute, 8 seconds
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R21 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 1 August. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8/1/202446 minutes, 36 seconds
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Fantasy Finals, Treloar No.1 target, trading weakest links

It's time for AFL Fantasy finals with leagues running with the final eight series commencing in round 21. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through what happened on the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming round with plenty to think about. Is it worth moving English to Marshall? Which underperforming players can we trade? Plenty of fun and banter on the latest episode. Episode guide 0:45 - Warnie moved into the top 1000 while Roy hangs onto his top 100 hope. 3:00 - Tristan Xerri was a great VC option for round 20. 5:10 - Calvin wasn't happy with Marcus Bontempelli. 7:30 - A whopping 10 teams scored 2600. 12:00 - Hayden Young scored zero in the last quarter. 13:40 - There's a new leader in the Michael Barlow Medal with Oliver Dempsey now on top. 18:00 - A couple of new names in #TagWatchTW with Liam Stocker now on the list. 21:00 - Be across the game times this weekend with two Friday matches. 23:40 - Tom Stewart is still the No.1 defender target. 27:15 - Which defenders can we say goodbye to? 31:00 - The Suns have a good run. Can we pick Noah Anderson? 34:30 - Sam Walsh has taken just four marks in the last month. 39:00 - Which players would you be happy to buy into as midfielders? 41:00 - Is the Tim English to Rowan Marshall move a good one? 44:20 - Can you consider Jaiden Stephenson? 46:50 - James Peatling looks like a good F7 option. 50:45 - Early trades. 53:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 56:20 - What half-time score would you lock in as a loophole VC? 59:15 - Adam Treloar's upside is worth the trade. 1:02:40 - It's a bold move to trade Nick Daicos to Nic Newman. 1:05:00 - Calvin was spotted bowling on the weekend. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/29/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 58 seconds
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R20 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 25 July. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/25/202444 minutes, 46 seconds
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David and Jenkyn - Coaches' Corner 2024

This is an incredible story! David and Jenkyn love AFL Fantasy and spent their pre-season bouncing ideas off each other only to find that their round one teams were the same. So what did they decide to do? Keep them the same for the whole season and they are now ranked 17th and 19th overall! - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/24/202422 minutes, 5 seconds
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Wood, Keays put their hand up for F6, luxury trades gone wrong

It was coulda, woulda, shoulda for Roy as he slipped slightly further back in the hat chase ... but all is not lost. If only he held onto a trade, he'd be in the top 100. Luxury trades, eh?! The F6 discussion continues with Mason Wood Calvin's favourite option and Warnie is warming to Ben Keays for a week or two. Episode guide 0:30 - "You've gotta fight on" - Calvin inspires Roy. 2:45 - Lachie Whitfield was a great pick as captain. 5:15 - Roy's move of Caleb Serong to Josh Dunkley cost him badly. 9:50 - Some of the big quarters are mentioned but it was more about the terrible final terms. 12:00 - Logan Evans scored a ton for some coaches on field. 14:20 - The Crows will be without Jordan Dawson this week. 19:10 - Big VFL scored were recorded including 197 for Jaxon Binns and 175 for Kynan Brown. 22:00 - It's finals time and Roy got a big Keeper League win. 25:20 - Tom Stewart has "never failed in that role". 29:40 - Cal's Scale of Hardness tells us that North Melbourne's run opens up. 33:25 - When Ben Keays is handed the keys to the midfield, he racks up. 38:20 - Could you go Tim English to Rowan Marshall? 44:25 - Early trades for The Traders. 46:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:20 - Adam Treloar or Lachie Whitfield. 54:45 - Can we still play rookies on field before fixing other issues? 58:00 - Is Mason Wood an option? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/22/20241 hour, 32 seconds
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Finn's back! R19 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 18 July. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/18/202446 minutes, 27 seconds
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Pom United - Coaches' Corner 2024

Warnie catches up with the No.1 ranked AFL Fantasy Classic coach Tom Hales. WIth six rounds to go in season 2024, hear from the current leader about his season thus far and what these last few rounds will look like. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/17/202424 minutes, 9 seconds
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Finalising forwards, best ruck combo, premium midfielders

The rucks dominated discussion leading into round 18 with Max Gawn going down and we're in an interesting position with who will be the best for the run home. Roy cracks open the Rollin' 22 as we aim to work out what to do with F5 and F6 ... once again! Your questions are answered as we head into the final six rounds of the Fantasy season. Episode guide 1:20 - Warnie top scored out of the boys with Roy getting his first green vest. 3:30 - Tom Stewart's time on heroics earns him a +3. 6:00 - A pair of Dockers get -3s. 8:15 - Nic Martin scored 66 in the final quarter. 12:00 - Cash Cow of the Year votes are in with Lawson Humphries getting five votes. 14:50 - Will Nick Daicos be ok? 17:45 - There was drama on Saturday with Adam Treloar a late out and Matthew Kennedy named as sub. 21:20 - Tag Watch (with new song) for round 19. 25:10 - Roy names his Rollin' 22. 29:55 - Errol Gulden had 150 on the weekend and he's easily No.1 midfielder. 33:45 - Who makes the top two rucks? Did the boys make the right call for Max Gawn? 39:30 - What are we doing with F5 and F6? Doe we have to trades? 42:50 - Early trades ahead of round 19. 44:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:00 - Who to trade: Hayden Young or Jack Crisp? 53:15 - Is Kennedy a hold after being a sub? 56:00 - Can you bring in Mattaes Phillipou as your F6? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/15/20241 hour, 23 seconds
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Max Gawn trades! R18 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 11 July. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/11/202446 minutes, 56 seconds
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Paul Crestani - Coaches' Corner 2024

Paul from Perth loves his AFL Fantasy. He's as invested as anyone in the game but experiences it differently than other coaches. Hear about his story - and get some advice - frome one of the most engaged coaches in the competition. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/10/202427 minutes, 5 seconds
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Roy's gonna win a hat! 🎶 Who's F5/F6? Is Colby a must?

Roy didn't have the week he wanted ... with sickness and trades ... but he moved up the rankings and is knocking on the door of winning a hat! Calvin and Warnie keep the podcast rolling while Roy recovers and release the song "Roy's Hat (Hell Yeah)" to motivate him. The boys chat through what to do with F5 and F6 as well as plenty of other trade targets. Episode guide 1:30 - Warnie defeated Calvin by 244 points in round 17. 5:00 - Roy jumps on the phone to chat about the health of his Fantasy team. 9:35 - The world premiere of "Roy's Hat (Hell Yeah)". 12:00 - Zak Butters and Connor Rozee gets Warnie's +3 for the week. 14:40 - "He didn't turn up in the last quarter" - Errol Gulden scored three in the final term. 17:00 - Colby McKercher gets into third on the Cash Cow of the Year leaderboard. 19:35 - Max Gawn was subbed on Sunday, but we also have MRO worried for Isaac Heeney and Izak Rankine. 24:25 - Were there any relevant players who gained DPP? 27:00 - Is Dylan Moore at the top of the shopping list to get as F5 or F6? 32:15 - Can you look at Jy Simpkin as an option? What is his fixture like? 36:10 - Shaun Mannagh is the rookie of the week to grab. 39:05 - Can you drop a premium to Colby McKercher? 41:50 - Andrew Brayshaw is worth looking at as an option under-$900k. 44:00 - Who is the ruck with the best run home? 45:15 - The most traded players including The Traders' moves. 47:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:30 - Is Tom De Koning a ruck option? 53:40 - "You don't have confidence in whoever you're bringing into F5 or F6". 57:15 - Can you field a rookie over Alex Sexton? 59:10 Can you have Mattaes Phillipou as a bench player to loop? 1:02:10 - The full version of Roy's song. Roy's Hat (Hell Yeah) Calvin's song via Suno. Catch the film clip on our social media channels. LYRICS [Verse]Roy's gonna win a hatHell yeah Hell yeah Victory in his grasp Hell yeah Hell yeah [Verse 2] He's the best on the team Hell yeah Hell yeah Gonna live that dream Hell yeah Hell yeah [Chorus] Party in the studio Hell yeah Hell yeah Everybody shout and go Hell yeah Hell yeah [Verse 3] Lights will shine so bright Hell yeah Hell yeah Celebrate all night Hell yeah Hell yeah [Bridge] Roy's the hero now Hell yeah Hell yeah We're all standing proud Hell yeah Hell yeah [Chorus] Party in the studio Hell yeah Hell yeah Everybody shout and go Hell yeah Hell yeah - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/8/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 42 seconds
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Fisher OUT! R17 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 4 July. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/4/202445 minutes, 59 seconds
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Fantasy Freako - Coaches' Corner 2024

Fantasy Freako has been with Champion Data since 2007 and in that time he's been refining his AFL Fantasy game while helping other coaches. Warnie chats with CD's resident expert with plenty of insight about how stats are captured, some of the intricacies of definitions and how we get our Fantasy scores added up each weekend. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/3/202438 minutes, 9 seconds
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Scale of Hardness, luxury trade season, tag watch

Roy slid three spots but the hat dream is still alive! Calvin wants to release his song ... but not yet! Instead he looks at his Scale of Hardness to help us with luxury trade season. The boys chat through all the issues and trade thoughts ahead of round 17 in a bumper episode of the podcast. Episode guide 1:00 - "You can't take your foot off the pedal". 3:00 - Jye Caldwell and Lachie Whitfield were great trade in targets for Warnie and Roy. 6:30 - Calvin wasn't happy with his Vice Captain and Captain this week. 9:05 - There was a change at the top this week in the race to the Toyota HiLux. 10:00 - Oliver Dempsey gained his third five votes in four games for the Michael Barlow Medal. 12:15 - Why did Zac Fisher get subbed out? 19:00 - Colby McKercher kicked two goals and scored 87 in the VFL. 25:50 - Cal discusses his Scale of Hardness. 30:20 - After the tag this week, Lachie Whitfield has a dream run. 35:00 - Where will the tags go in round 17? 39:10 - Can we pick Tom Stewart with his midfield role? 42:30 - Fremantle have a great match up this week and Caleb Serong is on Roy's radar. 49:40 - Early trades. 51:55 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 54:20 - Can we trade Jack Crisp? 57:15 - Who is the best ruck for the run home? 1:02:00 - What should we do with Hayden Young after scoring 37? 1:05:15 - Thoughts on Nic Newman as a POD. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7/1/20241 hour, 8 minutes, 14 seconds
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R16 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 27 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/27/202446 minutes, 8 seconds
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Alex Morrison - Coaches' Corner 2024

If you've ever seen a tweet with some Fantasy relevant news, there's a good chance Alex Morrison sent it ... while thinking about what it means for his AFL Fantasy Classic team! Currently ranked 77th overall, Mozza's Blues is aiming to win a hat this year. He shares how his season has gone and chats about what it's like being a Social Media Producer while coaching his Fantasy team. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/26/202422 minutes, 6 seconds
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Oliver to Rozee = easiest trade ever, Schoenmaker or Evans, post-bye recap

The byes are over and the boys are happy! They recap their performances over the challenging period with Roy knocking on the door of the top 100 overall. Plenty of players are discussed including the lock of a trade that Warnie and Calvin are pulling this week. Episode guide 1:15 - Roy is now 115th overall. 5:00 - Scoring 136, Andrew Brayshaw gets some love. 7:10 - Luke Ryan hasn't exactly been the win the boys thought he would be. 9:20 - Calvin speaks on behalf of all Clayton Oliver owners. 14:00 - Bye round recap. Did The Traders move up? 17:50 - Oliver Dempsey gets five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal. 20:45 - There is a watch on Isaac Heeney this week according to Roy's sources. 23:30 - What tags are there to consider this week? 27:20 - The Cats are more deceptive than Roy with Sam De Koning rucking this week. 31:50 - Connor Rozee has to be the "biggest target this week". 34:15 - Do you pick Rozee or Tom Green? 40:00 - Can you consider Elliot Yeo (again)? 45:55 - Health benches are important. Which defender? Arie Schoenmaker or Logan Evans? 50:30 - Most traded players this week with The Traders' moves. 53:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 56:50 - Colby McKercher isn't a rookie. 59:00 - The boys are getting a little excited about Rory Laird. 1:04:05 - Trent Rivers got a big bump in CBAs for the Dees. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/24/20241 hour, 8 minutes, 20 seconds
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R15 teams, final bye trade targets, captain tips

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 20 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/20/202446 minutes, 33 seconds
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Future of AFL Fantasy - Coaches' Corner 2024

Matt Jeffries is the AFL Fantasy product manager. There are some exciting things on the horizon for the game we love and MJ has some things to share to take us fans along for the ride! - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/19/202426 minutes, 14 seconds
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Roy's hat chase, Ryan fail, Bont's flu game, tag issues, final bye trades

Round 14 was a tough one with plenty of low scores as we scraped together our best 18s. All of The Traders moved up in the rankings as Roy is now 70 points off a hat. They boys talk through what to do ahead of round 15 with the best trade targets and players to avoid due to the tag. Episode guide 2:00 - Roy moved up and is knocking on the door of the top 100. 3:15 - Dayne Zorko gets Warnie's +3 even though Calvin doesn't think he deserves it. 4:30 - One of the big targets last week, Luke Ryan, let his new owners down. 9:00 - It's time to trade Tom Powell. 11:00 - Arie Schoenmaker gets the 5 votes in the Cash Cow of the Year. 15:20 - A late out on Sunday of Jy Simpkin was hard to handle. 22:00 - Warnie ended up holding Clayton Oliver in the Simpkin shuffle. 25:55 - Tags are back and Calvin looks towards who gets attention this week. 32:00 - Roy says to still target the midfielders you want and ride out any tags. 34:10 - What is trade strategy for the last bye round? 38:15 - How has Roy's team ended up after round 14? 40:20 - Christian Salem is a big target for this round. 43:45 - Are the top two rucks Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy? 47:00 - Warnie is conisdering Jye Menzie. 51:03 - Most traded players included The Traders' round 15 moves. 53:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 56:30 - Who are the forwards to target? 58:00 - Is Kysaiah Pickett a forward option? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/17/20241 hour, 3 minutes
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Zorko the captain lock, R14 teams, trade tips

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 13 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/13/202445 minutes, 59 seconds
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Footy Rhino - Coaches' Corner 2024

Ryan Daniels is a Channel 7 reporter, can be heard on Triple M, features on the Hard Ball Gets podcast... and is one of the leading AFL Fantasy Journos in the caper! He joins Warnie for a chat about his love for Fantasy footy and some of his history playing the game. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/12/202423 minutes, 24 seconds
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Oh, Errol and Sexy Flanders, R14 trade tips, Roy's Rollin' 22

Did you trade in Errol? Did you make Flanders your captain? It was a big round for those who answered yes to those questions. There were some other things - good and bad - that affected Fantasy scoring this weekend. The Traders chat through it all. They look ahead to round 14 trades and Roy reveals his Rollin' 22. Episode guide 1:10 - Roy is certain to win a hat. 3:00 - It was a nervous wait for Calvin to see his captain Max Gawn play after Sam Flanders' big 163. 5:20 - Tom Green was Warnie's -3 after bringing him in. 8:50 - Was it a bad call for Calvin to trade out Tristan Xerri for Rowan Marshall? 12:30 - Zac Fisher should be ok after sitting out the end of his game. 17:00 - Where are the tags going in round 14? 20:25 - A big score is coming from Dayne Zorko in the St Kilda match up. 28:30 - Luke Ryan will be a popular option this week. 32:45 - At a super-cheap price, is Jy Simpkin an option? 37:20 - Billy Dowling is the downgrade to get if you don't have him. 42:00 - Early trade ideas from the boys. 43:20 - Roy reveals his Rollin' 22. 47:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:30 - Who goes first? Clayton Oliver or Jake Soligo. 54:10 - Is Bodhi Uwland a stepping stone player? 57:15 - "The MIDs are the biggest issue". 59:30 - Thank you to everyone who has tuned into our 700 episodes of the podcast. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/10/20241 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
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Max for captain on Monday, R13 teams & more bye trades

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 6 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/6/202446 minutes, 25 seconds
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Wise Ocean PODs - Coaches' Corner 2024

Darren Carr, the winner of the Toyota HiLux as the No.1 AFL Fantasy Classic coach in 2023 joins Warnie for a chat about this season. At the halfway mark of 2024, the coach of Wise Ocean PODs discusses what has gone right, what's gone wrong and gives plenty of advice for coaches for the last 12 rounds of the season. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/5/202432 minutes, 48 seconds
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Tom Green in, Harley Reid out, bye upgrade trades

Round 13 trading is all about getting players who have had their bye. Warnie is keen to bring in Tom Green, but there are plenty of options to consider across every line. They boys chat through these including what to do with the suspended Harley Reid. Episode guide 1:00 - How the boys scored in round 12. 2:10 - Calvin gives Marcus Bontempelli his +3. 6:30 - Clayton Oliver gets Roy's -3. 8:50 - Five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal went to Oliver Dempsey. 13:40 - Sam Flanders had an early scare to come back on to score 113. 14:15 - Is there anything to worry about for Jordan Dawson owners? 17:30 - Tag watch for this week. 19:15 - Harley Reid has been suspended for two weeks. 22:10 - Will the Crows unlease Billy Dowling after his SANFL form? 26:00 - Lachie Whitfield is a target as a defender. 30:45 - Are there any questions about Tom Green and his form? 33:25 - "If I've gone this long without Isaac Heeney..." 37:20 - Do you go a cheap Zac Fisher over a premium? 41:20 - Are there any rookie options to grab? 44:10 - The Traders' round 13 trades. 45:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:25 - Have the rucks been solid enough this year? 53:10 - Jake Soligo should be fine this week. 58:00 - Could you go with Luke Davies-Uniacke? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6/3/20241 hour, 1 minute, 45 seconds
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Bye round trades, R12 teams, key captain plays

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 30 May. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/30/202445 minutes, 30 seconds
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Colby McKercher - Coaches' Corner 2024

While back home for North Melbourne's bye, Colby McKercher joins Roy, Warnie and his former teacher, Calvin, for a special Coaches' Corner episode of the podcast. They chat through how his first season is going in the AFL, what's going on with his Fantasy team and a bit of extra fun. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/29/202427 minutes, 31 seconds
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Bye trade strategy, jumping at VC and C shadows, Cal's big fall

The last weekend before the byes was eventful with Calvin having a shocker! What could've gone wrong, went wrong. From trade targets, captains and his usual gun performers, it was a week to forget for Calvinator. Attention turns to the bye rounds. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the best way to use your three trades as you try to get the best 18 on for each of the next four weeks. Episode guide 0:40 - A week is a long time in Fantasy football. 4:00 - Calvin dropped 6000 spots off the back of his 1944. 6:10 - Rowan Marshall didn't do exactly what we wanted as captain. 9:30 - Warnie gives Cal's ruck trade out Tristan Xerri his +3. 11:15 - No worries with Max Gawn after his fitness test. 17:40 - Jeremy Sharp gets the five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal. 21:00 - An early ankle injury limited Connor Rozee's output. 26:15 - Kaleb Smith might be a $200k defender to watch out for. 28:10 - The only DPP worth discussing is Travis Boak... but Roy isn't happy. 32:20 - Tips for managing the bye rounds. 35:50 - Targets coming off the round 12 bye include Josh Dunkley and Zac Fisher. 41:05 - Which players can go when their bye comes? 49:00 - The Traders' trades and most popular moves. 50:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 55:00 - Does Jake Soligo need to go? 59:10 - Do you hold Connor Rozee or do you move on? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/27/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 8 seconds
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Rookie rankings, spending up on Marshall, R11 teams, trades, captains

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 23 May. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/23/202443 minutes, 41 seconds
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Draft Doctors - Coaches' Corner 2024

Steve Fizz from The Draft Doctors joins Warnie for a chat about all things AFL Fantasy Draft. What has gone right, what has gone wrong, answers to pressing questions and a look at the future of Draft. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/22/202442 minutes, 37 seconds
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Getting Sexy back, Fisher the man, bye-rounds eve

Calvin is on top of the world after having his best round of the year! Any Dayne Zorko owner will be with him, but if you've got Rowan Marshall, then life is pretty good. However, the round was all about the start of it... Alex Sexton. We hear about that move and why it is still in play, why Zac Fisher should be considered and plenty of other options for round 11 as we are just one week away from the mid-season byes. Episode guide 1:05 - Calvin rocketed up 2500 spots after a cracking round. 3:30 - Warnie fired a rocket to get Zak Butters (and his team) going in the last quarter. 5:00 - "One of the greatest trade ins" - Alex Sexton was the big name of the Fantasy weekend. 8:30 - Some lessons from Warnie about trades include always pick the cheaper guy and trade one week injuries. 10:25 - Max Gawn gets Roy's -3. 14:20 - Three teams scored 2500+ in round 10. 15:40 - Jeremy Sharp is now the leader in the Michael Barlow Medal. 18:50 - Did Harry Sheezel get a few more minutes in the backline off the back of a defensive injury. 22:00 - The mid-season byes are a week away. Warnie explains the rules and strategy. 29:25 - Is Alex Sexton a must-have? 32:15 - Despite the bye, can you select Zac Fisher? 35:00 - Matt Kennedy could be a FWD option to consider. 42:00 - "He's someone you can consider at that price" - Roy is confident on Will Day. 44:30 - The most traded players are revealed with the early moves from The Traders discussed. 46:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 52:30 - Reece is challenging Calvin at his captain picking. 55:20 - Roy is keen to trade Tom Powell on his bye. 59:25 - Can you trade Tim English out to get Rowan Marshall in? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/20/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 27 seconds
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Colby options, R10 teams, trades, captains

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 16 May. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/16/202446 minutes, 14 seconds
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Sell high on Sheezel, launch into Oliver, Cal's Scale of Hardness

The mid-season byes are approaching and looking at fixture is what Cal's Scale of Hardness is all about. He reveals some of the key takeaways from the first nine rounds when it comes to how Fantasy points are scored against clubs. Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss what to do with Harry Sheezel and other rookies. Episode guide 2:00 - Scoring over 2200 for those in the top couple of thousand was a must. 4:40 - Jack Steele had no knee strapping and his score was big! 6:30 - Calvin brought in Jack Sinclair for a poor score. 10:15 - Jimmy's tale of woe from fifth to 120th overall in a week. 11:30 - Cash Cow of the Year votes. 17:00 - Ryley Sanders had a huge day in the VFL. 20:00 - Cal's Scale of Hardness is discussed. 25:20 - Is there a world we trade Harry Sheezel out? 29:50 - Do you take Clayton Oliver or Christian Petracca? 36:00 - Any Rowan Marshall traders need to look away. 41:30 - Which rookies need to go and who comes in? 44:20 - Half-back tags are an issue. 46:30 - Roy is trading out Harley Reid. 47:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 53:00 - Calvin ranks the weasels. 55:50 - Matt Roberts to Zak Butters or Clayton Oliver and cash? 59:30 - Is James Harmes an option? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/13/20241 hour, 1 minute, 14 seconds
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Not so Sweet news, R9 teams, trades, captains

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 9 May. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/9/202445 minutes
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Fantasy havoc feat. Rozee, Green, Yeo ... and more

It was a weekend of dramas. It started with Connor Rozee's hamstring (again) and it kept coming as Zac Williams was subbed out with a hamstring, Tom Green's day ended very early due to an ankle, Elliot Yeo hurt his goind, Jye Caldwell had a tight calf... and the most popular captains didn't fire. Join Roy, Calvin and Warnie for a group therapy session as we look to rebuild for next round. Episode guide 1:00 - A late Dayne Zorko handball saw Calvin crack 2000 in a tough weekend. 5:15 - Andrew Brayshaw gets Roy's +3 after three weeks of -3s. 8:20 - Owners of Connor Rozee shared a lot of pain. 12:00 - Fantasy poetry. 15:00 - A big couple of weeks for Darcy Wilson helped him rocket up the Michael Barlow Medal leaderboard. 18:05 - Will Tom Green play this week? 24:00 - Roy was shattered about Jye Caldwell being subbed out. 28:25 - "They'll be extinct soon". 31:10 - Warnie likes Caleb Serong because of his bye. 38:20 - Dylan Moore could be a forward option, although there are a few flags. 41:30 - What are the outcomes for coaches who brought in Jordon Sweet? 44:00 - The Traders reveal their moves ahead of round nine. 45:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:25 - What strategy should you go with is you have dodged bullets? Is it a midfielder or defender? 53:50 - "Not one part of the weekend was fun". 58:20 - Luke Ryan or Nick Daicos? 59:50 - Would you do the sideways trade of Matt Roberts to Colby McKercher? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/6/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 22 seconds
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Rivalry round, R8 teams, trades, captains

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 2 May. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/2/202445 minutes, 13 seconds
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Rozee's hammy, Marshall's knee, Powell's role and Fantasy frauds

What a weekend?! We had five days of footy and the pain for some coaches was extended across the round. Connor Rozee's hamstring will be a big watch ahead of Thursday's Showdown while the fitness of Saints Rowan Marshall and Jack Steele will have us guessing. Then there were the role changes to Dayne Zorko and Tom Powell. Oh - and let's not forget about the rookies who underperformed! Plenty discussed as we gear up for round eight. Episode guide 2:00 - Scoring over 2000 was far from a disaster. 4:45 - Calvin was stoked with Nat Fyfe's 118 on the weekend. 6:50 - Three times in a row Roy gives Andrew Brayshaw the -3. 10:15 - 2286 won the week, but most good scores for the round were from lowly ranked teams. 12:30 - Colby McKercher gets the five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal. 13:30 - News for the week is headlined by Connor Rozee's hamstring. 19:20 - Does Elliot Yeo get a rest? 23:00 - Do role changes for Dayne Zorko, Nic Martin and Tom Powell cause any concern? 28:20 - Calvin discusses the top 10 forward options to bring in based on set criteria. 33:00 - Is Dylan Moore the guy to grab? 35:55 - Would you buy Jack Macrae over Isaac Heeney for the $200k in the bank? 38:50 - Which rookies should be shipped off? 43:45 - Jordon Sweet can come into teams under select circumstances. 48:00 - The most popular trades ahead of round eight with Roy, Calvin and Warnie's moves. 49:35 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 55:15 - Touk Miller versus Rory Laird. 59:30 - Who do you trust more on field Sam Clohesy or Will Graham? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/29/20241 hour, 2 minutes, 2 seconds
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Harley Reid's rest, R7 teams, trades, captains

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 25 April. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/25/202446 minutes, 6 seconds
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New DPPs, back to best 22, navigating Anzac round

Round six was the last of the early bye round and plenty of coaches were happy to have best 18. We're back to our normal rules this week and The Traders help you navigate the Anzac round that features an early start with a Wednesday night game. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the new dual-position players and help you with the key info and trade advice for round seven. Episode guide 1:30 - Roy and Warnie climbed the rankings, but Calvin didn't. 4:00 - Zak Butters was the best captain of the trio after his big first quarter. 8:15 - Two weeks in a row, Roy gives Andrew Brayshaw his negative three. 14:00 - Post-early byes team stocktake. 19:45 - Cash Cow votes and Matt Roberts extends his lead. 21:00 - News featuring injuries to Tom Stewart, Hayden Young and Zac Williams. 25:00 - Ryley Sanders was Bevo'd again. 28:30 - Calvin flags what could happen to Harry Sheezel. 31:00 - Make Max Gawn your VC this week. 34:00 - Dual-position player updates are discussed. 39:15 - Are there any new FWDs worth considering? 45:30 - Errol Gulden and Sam Walsh are still value midfield picks. 48:20 - Can we go with Jack Macrae? 51:00 -Most traded and The Traders' round seven moves. 53:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 58:20 - Nick Daicos is the best DEF/MID to grab under $900k. 1:01:30 - Who do you pick? Jye Caldwell or Taylor Adams. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/22/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
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Sub warning! R6 teams, trades, captains

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 18 April. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/18/202445 minutes, 58 seconds
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Cash cow crisis? Who gets DPP? Value trade targets.

Round five was one for the books. We saw some premiums have some almighty falls and plans have been thrown out by injuries and substitutions to some of our key cash cows. What are the plans ahead of round six, the last of our early byes? Is a double downgrade on the cards or do we try to hit up the value that is available? Roy, Calvin and Warnie are here for a bumber episode. Episode guide 0:30 - Warnie ate the elephant is is now 100 points ahead of Calvin. 3:45 - Harry Sheezel's 159 is celebrated. 6:15 - Roy isn't happy about selecting Andrew Brayshaw this week. 9:15 - Round five brought about some Fantasy horror stories. 14:00 - Will Graham gets the five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year. 18:00 - Calvin shares his personal experience in regards to Colby McKercher's bruised sternum. 22:10 - Possible dual-position players that will come into the game after this week are discussed. 27:00 - Is this the week of the double downgrade? 31:30 - How many Roos are too many as Blake Drury and Bigoa Nyuon put up their hands as cash cows. 35:50 - Sam Walsh is a great pick this week. 43:00 - Most traded and The Traders' current trade plans. 45:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:20 - Should we trade Tom Green or Caleb Serong? 54:50 - Can Jordan Dawson go? 58:10 - Who goes out of Zac Fisher and Zac Williams? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/15/20241 hour, 1 minute, 32 seconds
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Get Clohesy in! R5 teams, trades, captains

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 11 April. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/11/202445 minutes, 49 seconds
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Jordon's swan song? Flanders the next Sexy-back? Get Zork on your fork?

There's plenty to chat about coming out of Gather Round. The Pies and Swans have the bye and we'll be without big dogs like Nick Daicos, Isaac Heeney and Brodie Grundy. What are the key trade plans this week? Move on James Jordon? Get to Sam Flanders or Dayne Zorko? Do we need to get Sam Clohesy? Roy, Calvin and Warnie cover plenty in a bumper episode. Episode Guide 1:00 - Warnie took a few more bites of the elephant. 3:50 - Calvin doesn't have any player in the top five ranked Fantasy players. 7:15 - Tom Green only scored 88 this week. 9:45 - With more than 20 mins on the bench in the last quarter, Massimo D'Ambrosio gets Warnie's negative three. 14:00 - Jeremy Sharp got the five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal after racking up a ton. 18:30 - The Bulldogs' sub duo of Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel were Warnie's first two forwards selected in Draft. 21:00 - Which bye players do you hold and trade? 25:15 - "James Jordon to Sam Flanders" is the ideal trade this week" ... but what is Roy's flag? 29:00 - Gold Coast rookie Sam Clohesy is almost the must-have of the week. 36:00 - Is there a worry with Rowan Marshall after Ross Lyon's comments? 41:00 - Charlie Comben is an option under $400k after scoring 107. 44:30 - Most traded players and The Traders' early moves are revealed. 46:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:10 - "I cannot tick off Jeremy McGovern". 56:00 - Calvin suggests Touk Miller is an under-priced premium. 58:30 - Jordan Clark has been a great player this year with his 90 scores every week. 59:10 - Can we trade a gun rookie? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/8/20241 hour, 3 minutes
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Lazzaro, Sexton OUT ... Finn IN! Gather Round teams, captains, trades

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 4 April. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/4/202446 minutes, 43 seconds
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Gather round Fantasy trades, best 22 scoring

There were some big scores on the weekend - thanks Max Gawn and Nic Martin - and on a whole, scores were pretty good for a bye round! We're heading into Gather Round where we have our regular 22 playing and we'll have a better look at which Fantasy teams are looking good. Episode guide 1:00 - Warnie cracked 2000 this week and he is up and about. 4:15 - Nic Martin was magnificent with 145. 7:25 - Calvin wasn't happy with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera as a new recruit. 10:20 - Some big scores in the community saw some big ranking changes. 12:15 - Ollie Dempsey has been a must-have cash cow. 15:00 - Will Marcus Windhager accept his one match ban? 18:30 - Gather Round sees usual scoring of 22 players. 22:00 - Are we worried about Massimo D'Ambrosio's score? 26:15 - Can we trade Marcus Bontempelli? 30:40 - Will Ryley Sanders get FWD status? 37:00 - "Taking money into this week is not a good thing". 40:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 44:55 - Do we trade Blake Howes? 50:00 - Who to trade first: Jai Newcombe or Christian Salem? 54:30 - What is up with Roy's captain selections? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4/1/202458 minutes, 38 seconds
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Tom Green's epic Fantasy team, R3 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 28 March. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/28/202445 minutes
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GWS/GC bye, Sexton forward, Fyfe subbed, Daicos quiet, fixing issues

The tables have turned as Calvin sits at the bottom of The Traders' weekly rankings. Will it get any better as GWS and Gold Coast have the bye this week? The boys chat through the key trade issues and how to tackle the upcoming bye round featuring some of the top scorers so far this year. Episode guide 0:40 - "It was a disaster for team Calvinator". 3:15 - You can share your league match up result via the website and app. 5:25 - Alex Sexton scored just 49 after moving forward. 9:35 - Cash Cow of the Year sees Harvey Thomas getting five votes. 12:20 - Will Riley Bonner have selection issues? 14:50 - Why was Nat Fyfe subbed out of the game? 18:45 - Jack Macrae had 47 disposals in the VFL. 22:20 - What is the strategy with Giants and Suns on the bye? 29:00 - Do you jump on Hayden Young? 32:20 - Nick Daicos is an issue for owners after his 61-point game. 35:15 - The pick of the cheap defenders is Massimo D'Ambrosio. 42:30 - Most popular trades and The Traders' moves which all include getting in Tom Powell. 43:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 52:20 - Can you trade Marcus Bontempelli or do you back him in? 54:45 - The final call on what to do with Jai Newcombe. 57:00 - Jack Steele v Zak Butters. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/25/202459 minutes, 39 seconds
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R2 teams, captain tips, trade advice

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 21 March. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/21/202446 minutes, 22 seconds
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Grundy to Xerri? Fix up trades, must-have cash cows

Roy, Calvin and Warnie are back ready to go after an eventful round one which saw Calvinator up towards the top, and the Warne Dawgs down near the bottom. The boys chat through how to use your trades this week, the best rookies to have and answer plenty of your questions. Episode guide 2:00 - Calvin takes pride in Warnie's poor start to the year. 6:20 - Roy names up Max Gawn as his best player of the week. 10:00 - Marcus Bontempelli didn't perform as Warnie expected. 13:30 - Cash Cow of the Year votes with Colby McKercher gaining the five votes. 15:00 - News of the week. 19:30 - What to do with Brodie Grundy. 25:00 - Who do we hold or fold after a poor round one showing - including Jai Newcombe, Connor Budarick and Cam Mackenzie. 28:00 - Ollie Wines was the fourth banana. 31:25 - What is the best rookie structure in the midfield? 35:50 - Roy has Matt Crouch at the top of his mid-priced player list to consider. 40:00 - Who are the most traded players so far this week? 42:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:20 - Is it better to get a rookie (Jeremy Sharp) or a mid-priced player (Nat Fyfe)? 51:30 - Are there any standout performers from round one that we should be cautious with? 55:55 - Is Marcus Bontempelli worth a rage trade? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/18/202459 minutes, 57 seconds
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AFL Fantasy R1 tips, captains, cash cows, cheat sheet

Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 14 March. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/14/202446 minutes, 9 seconds
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Tom Green - Coaches' Corner - AFL Fantasy 2024

GWS Giants' Tom Green joins The Traders as one of the AFL Fantasy Ambassadors this year. He chats through his AFL Fantasy Classic team and gives some hot tips on his Giants teammates. Join Tom's league: ZTPZMRYJ Play AFL Fantasy now at fantasy.afl.com.au or by downloading the app. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/12/202410 minutes, 23 seconds
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Max King - Coaches' Corner - AFL Fantasy 2024

St Kilda's Max King joins The Traders as one of the AFL Fantasy Ambassadors this year. He chats through his AFL Fantasy Classic team and gives some hot tips on his Saints teammates. Join Max's league: 4TN2SHMC Play AFL Fantasy now at fantasy.afl.com.au or by downloading the app. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/11/202410 minutes, 53 seconds
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Best Cash Cows, AFL Fantasy lockout week, Opening Round wonderings

It is a start to an AFL Fantasy season like no other! A look at players in actual games of footy before we lock them in? The issue is the early byes with the Opening Round players. The Traders chat through their takeaways from the games and how scores on the weekend may change their starting teams. Hayden Young joined the boys to talk about his team (join his league: RE3D9CN2) before it all kicks off in round one. Episode guide 2:00 - Roy and Cal have swung around on Brodie Grundy after watching Swans v Demons. 4:05 - Just to reiterate, there will be double price rises after lockout lifts following round one. 6:50 - "We know he can do it" - Who is picking Isaac Heeney? 9:40 Where does Matt Roberts sit? 11:40 - Christian Salem had midfield time. 15:00 - Sad news with Sam Docherty and Keidean Coleman going down with ACLs. 16:20 - Any dramas with selecting Zac Williams? 19:50 - Matt Rowell was big in the midfield. 21:40 - What does the Suns' backline look like? Can points flow for all of Alex Sexton, Connor Budarick and Will Powell? 24:45 - Can we do it with Lachie Whitfield who has the round three bye? 28:50 - What's the verdict on Nick Daicos? 31:40 - What cash cows are there in the backline? 33:10 - Two or three rookies in the midfield? Colby McKercher, Ryley Sanders and Matt Roberts the key names. 35:00 - The forward line has a lot of names worth picking under $300k. 39:40 - Hayden Young joins the podcast. Join his league: RE3D9CN2. 43:20 - "Just launch" - Young says to get on Nat Fyfe. 44:30 - How many weeks will Sean Darcy miss? 47:40 - Sam Flanders makes the Young Guns. 50:45 - Tips for lockout week with timing of all the key information. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/10/202456 minutes, 27 seconds
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Opening Round Fantasy preview, LJ at F1, your questions

It's a season like now other with Opening Round and our 'free' look at eight teams before the AFL Fantasy officially commences in round one. Roy, Calvin and Warnie preview the first four games of the season with the players to watch that could make your Fantasy team. There's plenty to discuss including your questions to be answered. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:30 - Calvin has had his eye in this pre-season. 3:15 - Is Brodie Grundy still on the radar? 7:30 - Keidean Coleman and Zac Williams are both in Roy's team. 10:10 - What do we need to see from Alex Sexton? 12:30 - What score would make Nick Daicos a starter? 14:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 18:00 - Do we pick Luke Jackson now that Sean Darcy is out? 25:00 - Will The Traders' team be vanilla this year? 28:15 - Is there a small flag on Zac Fisher? 32:30 - Can you start with two million dollar midfielders? 38:00 - Is Jordan De Goey being overlooked? 40:25 - Where does Ollie Wines rank compared to Matt Crouch? 45:10 - How Calvin splits pairs of players. 46:20 - What was the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic winner's rookie structure at round one? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/6/202448 minutes, 41 seconds
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AFL Fantasy wrap of AAMI Community Series

What a big week it has been! Nine AAMI Community Series games have taken place with plenty of AFL Fantasy intel collected. But are there even more questions on some selections? Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through each game and discuss their takeaways from the last of the practice matches ahead of Opening Round and round one. Episode guide 3:00 - Collingwood v Richmond. 6:05 - Carlton v Melbourne. 10:50 - Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions. 19:00 - GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns. 24:10 - Geelong v Essendon. 33:45 - Port Adelaide v Fremantle. 46:45 - Adelaide v West Coast. 52:50 - Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs. 1:03:20 - St Kilda v North Melbourne. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/4/20241 hour, 18 minutes, 14 seconds
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Coaches' Corner - Darren Carr - AFL Fantasy 101

During half-time in The Traders' live call of the Hawks v Bulldogs game in Launceston, Warnie went one-on-one with Darren Carr, the 2023 winner of AFL Fantasy Classic. He discusses everything Fantasy coaches need to know as we navigate Opening Round and lockout week heading into round one. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/202416 minutes, 35 seconds
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Hawks v Dogs - Q4 - AFL Fantasy LIVE

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the fourth quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/202437 minutes, 23 seconds
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Hawks v Dogs - Q3 - AFL Fantasy LIVE

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the third quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/202438 minutes, 13 seconds
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Hawks v Dogs - Q2 - AFL Fantasy LIVE

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the second quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/202432 minutes, 24 seconds
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Hawks v Dogs - Q1 - AFL Fantasy LIVE

Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the first quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3/2/202435 minutes, 25 seconds
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AFL Fantasy Draft 101: settings, leagues, keepers

Keen for some tips for your AFL Fantasy Draft Day? Or are you exploring it for the first time? Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through everything from settings to how you make your draft league a fun experience. They're also joined by Damon Adams to discuss Australia's biggest Fantasy Draft competition and Heff from the Keeper League Podcast as we look to lock in our keepers. Episode guide 1:00 – Why we love playing Draft. 4:10 – Warnie runs through the key settings to help set up your Draft league. 7:30 – You can have a range of structures for you team lines-ups in Draft. 10:00 – What are some advanced stats you can add to your league. 13:00 – Are there any adjustments to the rankings in the Draft Kit? 15:55 – Rowan Marshall went at No.1 in Calvin’s work league on the weekend. 19:05 – A big mover in ADP is Nick Daicos who is a top three player. 23:00 – Roy was happy with his team, but is unsure whether leaving forwards until last was the right call? 24:35 – Damon Adams from DT Shiva discussed his massive league. 28:40 – How you can get involved in a Draft Party. 30:30 – Damon is bullish on Harry Sheezel and Bailey Scott from the Roos. 34:40 – Tips for commissioners. 38:00 – What are some suitable punishments for wooden spooners? 40:30 – Heff from the Keeper League joins the show. 48:00 – What does ADP data tell us about who we should pick with a Keeper League focus. 52:30 – Which Draftees should you target? Who goes first: Colby McKercher or Harley Reid? 57:00 – Heff shares how they organise their Draft Order. 59:45 – Roy recalls his Lou’s Handball to help determine the order. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/28/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 19 seconds
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AFL Fantasy guide to watching AAMI Community Series

This is the dress rehearsal before the real stuff starts. What is it that AFL Fantasy coaches should be looking for? Roy, Calvin and Warnie give their tips including which players they're monitoring throughout the AAMI Community Series. Episode guide 1:30 - Teams will structure up closer to their round one teams. 3:45 - Make sure you know who is and isn't playing as you gather information. 6:20 - Calvin is keen to watch Finlay Macrae for his forward line in Pies v Tigers. 9:10 - Zac Williams has been in Roy's team, but he's getting cold feet. 11:30 - "I need to watch him much more closely" - Caleb Windsor's game for Dees v Blues could cement him a spot on the wing. 14:00 - Taylor Adams back in the team will be interesting for the Swans' midfield as they take on the Lions. 17:15 - "The role is there. It's 100 per cent happening" - Hopefully we see Alex Sexton holds his position for the Suns as they take on the Giants. 22:15 - Cats v Bombers will features some defenders worth having a look at in Tom Stewart and Nic Martin. 27:00 - Power v Dockers has plenty of players of interest including how Ollie Wines goes as an inside midfielder. 29:45 - What do we need to see from Nat Fyfe? 32:05 - Is it Izak Rankine as the fourth banana in the Crows' line up as they take on the Eagles? 36:00 - Hawks v Bulldogs will be big for The Traders as they call the game live. 40:00 - Harry Sheezel is a big chance to start in Roy's team while Zac Fisher is a FWD option as the Saints v Roos game is a must-watch. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/26/202448 minutes, 9 seconds
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AFL Fantasy takeaways from match simulation

Our first taste of 'real' footy was dished up to us over the past week with nine games taking on varying formats, but plenty for us to get some ideas and create discussion points. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through each of the match simulation contests with a look at the Fantasy relevance from these. Episode guide 1:05 - What Match Simulation is all about for Fantasy coaches. 3:30 - Melbourne v Richmond 7:00 - Clayton Oliver played later in the game, which meant Jack Viney was good. 8:30 - Collingwood v North Melbourne 12:00 - Harry Sheezel, Colby McKercher and Zac Fisher had a lot of the ball. 14:45 - Sydney Swans v GWS Giants 16:50 - A wing spot looks locked in for James Jordon. 19:45 - Carlton v Geelong 22:00 - Jhye Clark got plenty of CBAs. 25:35 - Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast 28:15 - The boys are all in on Sam Flanders. 33:10 - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn 37:20 - Midfield clock came for Cam Mackenzie and Henry Hustwaite. 39:00 - St Kilda v Essendon 42:45 - Nic Martin racked up plenty as a half-back. 46:00 - Port Adelaide v Adelaide 50:10 - Is Roy changing his mind on Zak Butters and Connor Rozee? 52:30 - West Coast v Fremantle 55:55 - Temper your expecations on Harley Reid. 59:30  - Any concerns on Hayden Young going back in latter stages of game? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/25/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
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Cash Cow analysis, Ryley Sanders chats Dogs

The rookies dictate your AFL Fantasy Classic team structure. Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the key options from each position as they gear up watching some of these practice matches. Ryley Sanders from the Western Bulldogs chats about his pre-season and has some information on the Dogs and other draftees. Episode guide 1:30 - Takeaways from the Melbourne v Richmond match simulation. 3:35 - Thomson Dow had plenty of midfield time, but the Tiger were missing a few. 5:40 - Do we put a line through Marty Hore? 9:55 - Damian Hardwick said they will be feeding Sam Flanders at every opportunity. 14:00 - Clay Hall was injured in West Coast's intraclub game. 17:35 - The boys are joined by Ryley Sanders from the Western Bulldogs. 20:30 - Where has Ryley been training? 22:50 - Jack Macrae has been training with the midfield, but will have to play some different roles. 24:00 - "Lock him in I reckon" - Ryley is keen on Nick Coffield playing round one. 26:20 - Which other draftees does Ryley think can be Fantasy options for us. 29:45 - Defender rookies are led by Daniel Curtin, but Warnie thinks we won't start any on our field. 33:40 - Bodhi Uwland is one to watch from the Suns. 36:45 - Which rookies do the boys have in their backline? 39:40 - Everyone's midfield will have Colby McKercher, but is he M6 or M7? 42:40 - Jeremy Sharp looks to have a wing spot wrapped up. 47:00 - What structure is the current set up for Calvinator, destROY and Warne Dawgs? 48:00 - Can we spend up for Jordon Sweet or Toby Conway? 53:10 - Any $200k rucks for the bench? 54:15 - Harley Reid is the most owned player in Classic and with good reason. 56:45 - Warnie is super-keen on Charlie Lazzaro as an on-field member of his forward line. 1:00:30 - Darcy Jones may get a gig in Opening Round. 1:04:25 - How are the boys feeling about Finlay Macrae? 1:07:00 - What structure are the boys rolling with up forward? 1:08:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 1:10:10 - What players have The Traders got hotter and colder on in the last week. 1:16:10 - Who is more risky to start with: Jeremy Sharp or Caleb Windsor? 1:20:25 - Can we start Harry Sheezel? 1:23:20 - Who to hold onto for your keeper league: Josh Ward or Mattaes Phillipou. 1:26:15 - Zac Fisher versus James Jordon. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/19/20241 hour, 28 minutes, 32 seconds
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Fantasy forwards: Is it all about the value?

One thing The Traders can agree on is that the forwards is the hardest position for both Fantasy Classic and Draft this season. Does Jack Macrae hold on as the No.1 forward? Or can Sam Flanders get the role that propels him to the top? The Sun joins the podcast as they boys run through all you need to know about the forward line. Episode guide 1:30 - Roy offers up his advice for the forwards with a set of rules. 3:15 - The structure of the forward-line is "nothing to write home about". 6:35 - Nat Fyfe is back in the midfield and in serious contention for a FWD spot. 10:30 - Besides No.1 Draft pick Harley Reid, what other rookies are there to consider? 14:50 - Caleb Windsor is a good chance to play for the Dees. 18:30 - Jack Macrae (34 per cent) and Sam Flanders (37 per cent) are the the most owned premium options in the forward-line. 22:10 - Should be be considering Caleb Daniel? 23:25 - Sam Flanders joins the show and reveals why his numbers increased at the end of last season. 26:50 - Flanders suggests that Alex Sexton could get that half-back spot after training the house down. 29:30 - "It could be anyone's day" in the midfield for the Suns. 32:30 - Should we pick Sexton? 35:00 - Roy reveals the best six forwards for the season in his Rollin' 22. 39:00 - Will Harley Reid be in the mix as a top forward? 42:45 - The boys chat through drafting strategy for the forwards. 44:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 47:40 - "No one who has made their team has said they love that" - Calvin on the forward-line. 53:00 - You want your mid-priced players to bust out a big score early. 55:30 - Jeremy Cameron is a key forward option that could be considered. 57:45 - What does the Bulldogs' midfield look like? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/14/202459 minutes, 56 seconds
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Fantasy rucks: Pick two - Gawn, Grundy, Xerri

Let's face it, we're picking two rucks from Max Gawn, Brodie Grundy and Tristan Xerri. Or can we consider others? Why not Tim English and Rowan Marshall? There's a bit to get through for both Classic and Draft in the ruck special of the podcast. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:00 - Warnie reminds the boys that Tim English and Rowan Marshall were the correct answers last year. 4:00 - Calvin suggests Brodie Grundy will average 95-plus at the Swans. 7:15 - Tristan Xerri is Roy's pick as the value ruck play of the year. 10:00 -There are some big stats about Max Gawn when he's rucking solo. 13:45 - The boys reveal their ruck line ups. 19:20 -Which order does Roy have English and Marshall in the Rollin' 22. 22:45 - Kieren Briggs from the Giants joins the podcast. 25:30 - "I will be mainly ruck". 28:25 - Will we see Darcy Jones get a run in round one? 32:20 - What will the Draft rankings look like? 37:40 - Who do you pick first? Tristan Xerri or Sean Darcy. 42:00 - Who is the R3? Is it Jordon Sweet? 46:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:10 - Is Marc Pittonet an option? 52:40 - What would you need to see to pick English and Marshall as your two starting rucks? 55:15 - "I don't want to go there" - Warnie won't spend up on Sweet if Ivan Soldo is playing. - - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/12/202457 minutes, 25 seconds
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Fantasy midfielders: Back to guns and rookies?

The midfield is where bulk AFL Fantasy points are scored. Roy, Calvin and Warnie run through the key players who will help us structure our teams with a bit of a look at the old school Guns 'n' Rookies strategy in vogue. The boys catch up with Rory Laird for a chat about the Crows. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 2:10 - Roy is looking at shifting his midfield structure due to the early byes. 4:40 - The midfield is where we're going to get the most sub-$300k players who we're willing to play on field. 6:00 - Zak Butters is a gift at under $900k. 8:30 - Why does Warnie have Zach Merrett in his side? 10:20 - "Why can't I go with Bont?" - Calvin doesn't listen to the other boys about starting with Marcus Bontempelli. 14:00 - Let's not be concerned with the number of midfielders for Fremantle and just start with Andrew Brayshaw as a safe 110 guy. 15:20 - Luke Davies-Uniacke appears to offer value. 20:30 - There are a few rookies worth watching and Matt Roberts has entered the conversation. 25:00 - Can you consider Errol Gulden? 27:48 - Adelaide midfielder Rory Laird joins the show. 30:00 - Who are the key midfielders for the Crows? 34:05 - Laird was surprised it took so long for clubs to put attention into Jordan Dawson. 37:10 - Can Lairdy get Nicksy to look after Fantasy coaches? 39:15 - Roy names his top eight midfielders as part of his Rollin' 22. 43:15 - Sam Walsh comes in at seven in the midfield rankings. 46:00 - Which midfielders may add DPP ahead of round seven? 49:20 - Ollie Wines is a "massive bargain" in Draft. 50:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 53:30 - How many under-priced players with the early bye can you have? 57:10 - Are there any players over $900k considered as value? 59:40 - Is it ok to go with four players over $1m and four rookies? 1:03:15 - Karl Amon or Cam Guthrie? 1:05:25 - Kangaroo Jy Simpkin deserves to be considered. - - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/7/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 56 seconds
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Fantasy defenders: Fade Daicos? Young breakout? Witherden value?

It's time to do a deep dive on the Defenders. Which players should we consider in AFL Fantasy Classic. From the premiums and the value picks through to the best cash cows. Alex Witherden from the Eagles catches up with Roy, Calvin and Warnie. The best six backs in the Rollin' 22 are revealed, some Fantasy Draft sleepers are suggeted and the boys answer al your questions. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:30 - 11 defenders averaged more last season than the best available forward. 3:00 - What types of players do we want as Fantasy defenders? 5:00 - Calvin talks structure of his team. 6:10 - Hayden Young is the biggest lock for the back line. 8:30 - Warnie suggests that Tom Stewart could average 100-plus and is his D1. 10:45 - Is Jordan Clark an option? 13:30 - "You're a braver man than me" - Warnie is warned about picking Elliot Yeo. 17:00 - Who are the best cash cow options in defence? 20:30 - Is fading Nick Daicos the right call? 24:55 - With just eight per cent ownership, Marcus Windhager could be a mid-priced option worth starting. 26:45 - Alex Witherden from the Eagles joins The Traders. 28:10 - It looks like Harley Reid is going to spend more time in the midfield. 30:30 - "He's one of our best midfielders" - Witho on Yeo. 32:50 - What controversy has there been in Witho's Draft league with his Eagles team mates? 36:20 - Roy names the best six defenders as part of his Rollin' 22 starting with Daicos. 40:50 - The scoring range of the top 10 or so defenders could be small. 44:55 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:45 - Can Mason Redman and Jordan Ridley get a points bump. 55:10 - Who to pick: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera or Keidean Coleman? 58:10 - Roy doesn't want any rookies on field in the back line. - - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/4/20241 hour, 54 seconds
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Biggest locks, who to avoid, Fantasy's burning questions

With six weeks until round one, there have been plenty of questions thrown around the Fantasy community on social media. Roy, Calvin and Warnie take to the AFL Fantasy Facebook, Instagram and X accounts and answer plenty of questions. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 2:00 - How many breakouts is too many? 4:40 - Why Calvin is paying up for Marcus Bontempelli. 7:30 - Is Elliot Yeo a legitimate option down back? 11:50 - Compare the pair: Matt Crouch vs Karl Amon. 14:20 - Can Jordan Clark be a starter? 17:00 - Roy his very keen on picking Nat Fyfe. 21:05 - Sam Walsh vs Zak Butters vs Jack Steele. 25:30 - Do you target FWDs and RUCKs early in Draft? 29:40 - Should we look at replacing Tristan Xerri after his face surgery? 32:45 - The boys discuss Cam Guthrie. 34:15 - Tips on getting started with Draft. 38:00 - Is Nic Martin a point of difference worth considering? 41:45 - The best locks per position. - - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/1/202446 minutes, 50 seconds
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Schmooky's WA Fantasy news, January track watching, early byes strategy

After a big run of club preview podcasts (go back and listen to them!), Roy, Calvin and Warnie are continuing their huge pre-season with a look at all the Fantasy relevant news out of each club. They catch up with Nathan Schmook for plenty of Western Australian intel and chat through strategy ideas for the early byes. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 1:30 - Grab the pre-season AFL Record on Thursday 8th February. 3:35 - Recap of Opening Round and Fantasy. 6:45 - Roy discusses his strategy for the early byes including whether he'll pick Sam Walsh or not. 10:00 - Don't forget players who play OR and R1 will have two price changes after round one. 12:15 - Is there a line for what players need to score in Opening Round to consider them despite the bye? 15:30 - "I'm maybe even Twenty20 mode chasing ceilings". 16:25 - Tips for Draft coaches for the early byes. 19:00 - There's nothing better than January track watching and the boys share some of the things that they've heard. 21:45 - Watch Connor Buderick and his potential half-back role under Damian Hardwick. 24:00 - "I've got my eye on him" - Roy is watching Darcy Jones at the Giants. 27:30 - Finlay Macrae and Reef McInnes are two cheap forward options to monitor from the Pies. 31:15 - Hawthorn track watchers suggest Karl Amon will be playing off half-back. 33:05 - Calvin isn't have a piece of Trent Rivers running through the midfield. 36:00 - A couple of small injury issues at North Melbourne with some popular picks. 38:50 - Tim English has missed some training. 40:35 - There's a crew of coaches who like Jordon Sweet as their bench ruck. 42:40 - AFL.com.au's Nathan Schmook joins the show to chat about the WA teams. 45:00 - Harley Reid looks to be playing a mix of midfield and half-back. 48:20 - Will Schmooky pick Elliot Yeo at this point of the pre-season? 50:15 - Nat Fyfe is running through the midfield.  53:10 - "I have him as their leading winger" - Jeremy Sharp looks like he's got a spot in Fremantle's line up. 55:20 - Jordan Clark is the improver from Fremantle that could be a POD. 58:25 - What does the Mr Popular team look like and who are we not selecting? 1:00:05 - Can you pick Keidean Coleman and Zac Williams with the round two bye? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/29/20241 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
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Collingwood AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Calvin leads us through the Pies' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - Nick Daicos is the biggest talking point from the Pies. 3:00 - Is the bye and a Maginness tag enough to fade Daicos? 5:30 - Last year was Tom Mitchell's worst Fantasy season in eight years. 6:55 - What does the midfield look like for the Pies in 2024? 9:50 - Finlay Macrae is a cheap MID/FWD who we hope gets a game. 13:45 - There are a few $200k players to monitor. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/27/202417 minutes, 37 seconds
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Brisbane Lions AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Warnie leads us through the Lions' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Will Ashcroft and Darcy Wilmot made plenty of cash last year. 2:10 - Starting with Josh Dunkley wasn't the right thing in 2023, but can he improve this season? 4:00 - Lachie Neale had the most CBAs in the competition. 6:05 - What can Hugh McCluggage average if he's getting inside midfield time? 6:50 - Keidean Coleman is the most selected Lion following his massive Grand Final performance. 9:50 - Is the round two bye a big issue when selecting Brisbane players? 11:30 - An average of 70 is about where Zac Bailey is at. 13:15 - What happened to Deven Robertson last year and does he offer value? 16:20 - What other cash cows are the at Brisbane? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/26/202418 minutes, 42 seconds
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Port Adelaide AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Roy leads us through the Power's AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide  1:00 - Despite losing FWD status, Roy is bullish on Connor Rozee. 2:40 - Why is Zak Butters a bargain? 6:00 - Who averages more of Rozee and Butters? 7:35 - Who else runs through the midfield for Port and does Ollie Wines get back in? 11:00 - "The pressure is off him this year" - Roy on Jason Horne-Francis. 13:20 - What will the ruck set-up look like with Ivan Soldo and Jordon Sweet? 15:00 - Can you have Sweet on your bench? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/24/202418 minutes, 38 seconds
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Melbourne AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Calvin leads us through the Demons' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Where does Clayton Oliver go in Draft? 3:50 - Tom Sparrow got increased midfield clock last season, but Angus Brayshaw could be the one. 5:20 - Without Oliver, Christian Petracca averaged 113. 6:55 - Max Gawn is back to being a solo ruck in quite some time. 9:00 - How far off is Gawn to the top rucks? 12:00 - Ex-Saint Jack Billings has some value with a spot opening up on the wing. 13:55 - Keep an eye on Marty Hore who averaged 103 in the VFL last season. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/22/202416 minutes, 32 seconds
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Carlton AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Roy leads us through the Blues' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide  0:50 - Roy is bullish on the Blues ... what a surprise! Although, the round two bye is an issue for Fantasy. 2:00 - What do we need to know about the byes? 3:25 - Sam Docherty is MID only this year, so Nic Newman is the Blue of choice in DEF. 5:00 - How much upside is there for Sam Walsh? 7:30 - George Hewett is well below what we expect of him. 11:35 - Warnie picked Jaxon Binns for his bench last year and Roy thinks he's a chance based on his VFL numbers. 12:45 - Orazio Fantasia is cheap. 14:00 - Time to talk about Zac Williams as a cheap option down back. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/20/202418 minutes, 8 seconds
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St Kilda AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Warnie leads us through the Saints' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:55 - Rowan Marshall added 25 points to his average. 2:30 - Since heading to the Saints, Brad Crouch has continued his ball winning ways. 4:00 - "He's just a reliable dude" - the boys like Jack Sinclair. 5:30 - At his lowest priced at point since 2019, how much value to Jack Steele offer? 9:50 - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had a brilliant season, going at 99 after the bye. 12:05 - Warnie reads a great stat from DC. 14:30 - Buyer beware on Callum Wilkie. 16:45 - Can we see a big Fantasy season from Paddy Dow at his new club? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/18/202420 minutes, 7 seconds
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GWS Giants AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Calvin leads us through the Giants' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:00 - It wouldn't be a pre-season without mentioning Braydon Preuss ... but it's all about Kieren Briggs. 3:00 - Where does Lachie Whitfield go in Draft? 5:15 - Calvin is reminded about how trading Stephen Coniglio last year wasn't the right call. 6:30 - Josh Kelly averaged under 100 for the first time in seven seasons. 8:00 - Calvin has a controversial opinion on Tom Green. 11:30 - Do you pick Green or Serong? 13:15 - What happening to Isaac Cumming? 15:00 - Best cheapies are named up from the Giants. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/16/202417 minutes, 22 seconds
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Sydney AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Warnie leads us through the Swans' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Calvin is reminded about how good Errol Gulden was in 2023. 2:10 - Brodie Grundy is the value ruck of the year. 3:45 - Which Traders are keen on Taylor Adams? 6:00 - When will we see Callum Mills return? 7:25 - Isaac Heeney is in the mix as a top forward. 8:55 - New recruit James Jordon is cheap due to a lot of sub vests. 10:50 - Cash cows worth considering from the Swans. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/14/202412 minutes, 57 seconds
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Western Bulldogs AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Roy leads us through the Bulldogs' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:20 - Unfortunately Bailey Smith is out for the year. 1:35 - Roy has flashbacks from not starting Tim English last season. 3:15 - Marcus Bontempelli had a Fantasy breakout thanks to his high ceiling. 5:40 - Could we see Jack Macrae as the No.1 forward in 2024? 7:30 - How is Caleb Daniel taking CBAs away from other midfielders? 9:40 - Why did Calvin take Daniel out of his team? 11:45 - Ryley Sanders is likely to play in round one. 13:45 - Despite some worries, Nick Coffield should be monitored this pre-season at that price. 15:25 - Look at James Harmes for your Draft squad. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/12/202416 minutes, 52 seconds
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Adelaide AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Calvin leads us through the Crows' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Calvin compares Ben Keays and Matt Crouch. 4:00 - "Have I sold you Matt Crouch?" 5:15 - Rory Laird is well-unders according to Calvin. 7:25 - The boys celebrate Jordan Dawson who averaged 122 over 16 weeks. 9:30 - Who goes first on Draft day? Laird or Dawson. 11:20 - Harry Schoenberg is priced at 51. 12:40 - Calvin likes the look of Mitch Hinge who finished the year well. 13:30 - Warnie is watching Josh Rachele. 16:00 - Dan Curtin should get a game early. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/10/202417 minutes, 39 seconds
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Essendon AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Warnie leads us through the Bombers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - Zach Merrett is the best Fantasy player of the last decade. 2:45 - Where do you draft Merrett? 3:30 - Darcy Parish is a bonafide midfielder as the first choice for CBAs. 4:50 - The addition of Ben McKay should help Jordan Ridley. 6:55 - Jade Gresham with FWD status is an interesting pick. 8:00 - Which of the mid-priced Bombers with DPP should be considered? 10:20 - Nate Caddy is the first-year player to watch. 11:30 - How will Todd Goldstein and Sam Draper work together? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/8/202414 minutes, 23 seconds
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Geelong AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Roy leads us through the Cats' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Will the more midfield time for Tom Stewart be real? 2:30 - What stats did Calvin find of Stewart playing in the midfield? 4:05 - You need to monitor Cam Guthrie at his discount price. 6:00 - Mitch Duncan will be relevant as a DEF in Draft. 7:05 - We love a mature-aged recruit and Shaun Mannagh at $200k may get a shot based on his VFL numbers. 8:30 - One-gamer Jhye Clark is a rookie-priced option. 10:20 - Can you consider Jeremy Cameron with the lack of FWD options? 12:00 - What will the Cats' ruck line look like? Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/6/202413 minutes, 24 seconds
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Richmond AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Warnie leads us through the Tigers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Tim Taranto's ton run was epic before the wheels fell off. 3:30 - It was a carrer year for Toby Nankervis. 5:00 - Do you pick Nank over Grundy in Draft? 5:50 - Dustin Martin is the second best forward ranked by 2023 average. 7:40 - Will CBAs change for Shai Bolton? 8:45 - Riewoldt out, does Tom Lynch get a scoring bump? 10:30 - Can Jacob Hopper get back to a 90-plus average? 11:25 - Dion Prestia offers some Draft value. 12:30 - If Josh Gibcus gets his body right, he's a cash cow to watch. 14:00 - There are a few rookie-priced players at the Tigers. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/4/202415 minutes, 37 seconds
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Fremantle AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Calvin leads us through the Dockers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Andrew Brayshaw v Caleb Serong ... who would you pick? 3:40 - What position will Hayden Young play? 5:00 - Sean Darcy started well before injury. 6:50 - After being picked up following being delisted, Jeremy Sharp is a pre-season watch. 8:10 - Why has Heath Chapman had a spike in ownership? 9:00 - Priced under $500k, is Nat Fyfe someone to monitor? 11:55 - Is there anyone who is likely to start in teams from the Dockers? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1/2/202414 minutes, 25 seconds
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Gold Coast AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Roy leads us through the Suns' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - At $809k, Sam Flanders is a bargain according to Roy. 2:20 - What is the concern about launching into Noah Anderson? 4:00 - Memories of Touk Miller might make it hard to pick him, but he's value priced at 96. 7:30 - Jake Rogers is one of the draftees to watch. 8:25 - We remember what happened with Rory Atkins and Brayden Fiorini. They will never be spoken about again. 9:50 - Why is Jarrod Witts a good Draft target? 10:25 - Did you know that Brandon Ellis has averaged over 100 under Damian Hardwick?! Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/31/202312 minutes, 36 seconds
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Hawthorn AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Warnie leads us through the Hawks' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - The Hawks were very relevant in 2023 with James Sicily the best of them. 3:25 - Will Day lost his DEF status. 4:55 - What does Dylan Moore need to do to be a top forward option? 7:15 - Will Jai Newcombe take his average to 100-plus? 9:10 - Nick Watson is the cash cow to watch from Hawthorn. 10:30 - If we see Denver Grainger-Barras named, he could be a slow burn money maker. 11:50 - Are the rucks relevant from the Hawks? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/29/202312 minutes, 30 seconds
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North Melbourne AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Calvin leads us through the Kangaroos' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Tristan Xerri is a legitimate option as a value ruck. 2:45 - Who is locking in Xerri? 3:30 - If Zac Fisher is playing off half-back, he could be great pick as a FWD. 4:55 - Can Dylan Stephens get an opportunity and match his VFL form? 6:10 - What does Harry Sheezel do in 2024? 7:15 - Luke Davies-Uniacke averaged 112 in his last six games. 8:30 - Is there value in Jy Simpkin? 10:00 - More than 30 points under his best, could we consider Jaidyn Stephenson? 11:05 - Colby McKercher was the top scorer in the Coates Talent League. 12:30 - Throw Toby Pink on your bench. 14:00 - Who is Calvin locking in from the Roos? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/27/202315 minutes, 21 seconds
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West Coast AFL Fantasy preview 2024

Roy leads us through the Eagles' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Harley Reid the the most picked player in the game and an "obvious pick". 2:30 - With Hurn's retirement, does Alex Witherden offer value? 4:00 - Does Matthew Flynn become the No.1 ruck? 4:45 - Have we put a line through Elliot Yeo? 6:30 - Clay Hall is the rookie-priced Eagle to watch. 7:30 - What will Reid average this year? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/25/20239 minutes, 8 seconds
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AFL Fantasy is open for 2024! Christmas special feat. Wise Ocean PODs

We were stoked to have AFL Fantasy open up last week with the earliest launch the game has seen! Roy, Calvin and Warnie jumped back in the studio to chat through their initial thoughts including Calvin's first cut of his team. Darren Carr, coach of Wise Ocean PODS, gives some tips after being the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic champion. Plenty of your questions are answered in a bumper episode to help you get set up prior to Christmas. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - AFL Fantasy is open! 2:30 - Recap of the rules for 2024. 5:00 - Calvin has locked Nick Daicos in his initial squad. 9:25 - Is Tristain Xerri a legitimate value option in the ruck? 12:05 - Who has Calvin selected over Taylor Adams? 17:00 - The most popular Fantasy Classic selections so far. 22:55 - Darren Carr, coach of Wise Ocean PODs, joins the show. 25:55 - "I'm not treating them like the regular byes". 28:25 - Zac Williams has 20-plus points upside according to the 2023 champion. 31:00 - Who makes Darren's ruck line up? 32:30 - What are The Traders' Christmas wishes? 37:10 - Does Sam Walsh's early price rises counter his early bye? 40:20 - How do we feel about $800k players filling out top midfield spots? 47:55 - Who goes after consensus No.1 pick Tim English on Draft day? 51:45 - When do you open your Christmas presents? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/17/202355 minutes, 57 seconds
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#FantasyLeaks 2024 - Prices, bargain buys, new rules

Roy, Calvin and Warnie get together to chat through the info that has come across their desks this week as we get ready for launch! A new salary cap, a new top-priced player and some new rules/tweaks to the game for a new season. Plenty is unpacked as we gear up for 2024 which will be here before we know it. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:30 - AFL Fantasy will start at round one rather than Opening Round in 2024. 4:45 - Price changes after round one will incorporate Opening Round scores. 7:00 -  Early byes will have best 18 and two trades in Classic. 11:15 - Plenty of options to consider for Draft leagues to manage the early byes. 15:00 - When will dual-position player updates occur in 2024? 17:50 - Tim English is the most expensive player in Fantasy Classic at $1,071,000. 22:00 - Harley Reid comes in at $300,000 while Colby McKercher is $297,000. 26:20 - Roy suggests Zac Williams' 30 per cent discount makes him value. 32:00 - Back in 2021, Touk Miller was the top averaging player and comes in well-underpriced. 35:40 - "Where do we sit with Jack Macrae?" 39:00 - Why did Isaac Cumming drop so many points? 42:30 - Plenty of names will be discussed in upcoming club preview articles starting on December 26. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/10/202345 minutes, 18 seconds
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'Round 0' fixture news, Colby McKercher's Fantasy game, Grundy & Gawn relevant again?

News of the 2024 fixture has dropped and the start to the year is going to be different to what we've seen before. Roy, Calvin and Warnie call an emergency podcast to chat through the Fantasy ramifications and possible solutions. One of Cal's ex-students, Colby McKercher, joins the show live in the studio ahead of next week's AFL Draft. The likely first round picks gives The Traders the lowdown on some of the best draftees that we should keep an eye on for our Fantasy teams. The boys also chat through the most relevant off-season moves. Episode guide 1:00 - The Opening Round is changing the way AFL Fantasy will be played in 2024. 3:50 - Warnie suggests we don't play in 'Round 0'. 5:15 - How the early byes look and possible Fantasy Classic rules. 7:50 - Brodie Grundy looks like a good buy this year, can you still start him with the early bye? 11:30 - Thoughts on whether price changes include Opening Round scores. 14:00 - Tips on how you can approach your Fantasy Draft league. 18:10 - Keeper leagues might consider editing scores and including 'Round 0' scores when their club has the bye. 20:20 - The mid-season byes follow the same strucutre as 2023. 24:50 - Colby McKercher joins the show. 27:00 - Calvin taught Colby at high school including another language. 29:30 - Where did Colby rank in Fantasy Classic this year? 31:00 - Colby averaged 11.7 in his nine Coates Talent League this year. 33:30 - Roy thinks a role off half-back could be good for Fantasy in his debut season. 39:00 - The most relevant players of the trade period are ranked with Brodie Grundy at the top with Max Gawn who will also benefit from the move. 41:30 - Tristan Xerri is another ruck to consider based on Todd Goldstein moving on. 45:00 - Roy has some thoughts on his bench ruck due to the fixture. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11/16/202348 minutes, 36 seconds