Afl Fantasy Podcast With The Traders

Round 17 is in the can. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat about the round that was with a look ahead to next weekend. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:00 - After making Lachie Neale is No. 1 captain, people want Calvin's head. 5:00 - Roy ends up in the green vest after a weekend to forget. 8:10 - Mitch Duncan's junk time was celebrated as he racked up 45 points during time on in the last quarter. 14:15 - Luxury trade time saw Roy's James Sicily to Jordan Dawson move was a negative 33 point return. 20:00 - Will Clayton Oliver play after thumb surgery? 28:30 - Harry Himmelberg was the most relevant name alongside Rowan Marshall in the DPP addition. 32:00 - Are taggers back in vogue? 38:45 - The Traders' trades. 41:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 44:30 - Who goes first: Patrick Cripps or Nick Daicos? 52:00 - Should Tom Mitchell be on the chopping block? 55:40

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. The boys are live on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app. You can also head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a huge week for Calvin with a score of 2512, but the same can't be said for some of his captain tips! The boys chat through all the drama from the weekend and push towards R17. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:20 - Calvin copped a bit this week for his captain selection with some people starting petitions. 4:50 - Luke Jackson's late withdrawal was a drama for many coaches. 8:00 - The Traders scored well this week with just 19 points separating Calvin and Warnie in the overall rankings. 11:00 - Connor Rozee copped Warnie's -3 for his poor first half. 15:40 - All the news of the round including Aaron Hall and Dayne Zorko getting injured early for low scores. 22:35 - How did Braydon Preuss perform in the VFL?  27:00 - How do the rucks look heading into round 17? 32:20 - Is it time to get Tim Taranto? 36:00 - Can you trade Patrick Cripps? 41:45 - Top trades for the week with the most traded players plus Roy, Calvin and Warnie's e

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys regroup after a solid round of scoring with some good decisions on the trade front... including a lot of swagger from Roy! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - Technology has been an issue for the boys this week! 6:00 - Even though Braydon Preuss didn't play, he gets the -3 for Calvin and Warnie. 9:15 - Can we get a decent captain score anytime soon? 11:05 - Luke Jackson's score of 125 is celebrated. 13:30 - Roy launched into getting Harry Himmelberg and was happy with his inclusion. 16:00 - How many points do you need to have if you want a top 100 hat? 18:20 - All the news of the week including the pending Tom Stewart suspension. 22:20 - With Max Gawn back soon, when do we trade Jackson? 27:00 - Magoos news. 29:20 - If Stewart owners should go to the top with Sam Docherty the best option and Jordan Dawson second. 35:00 - How to cope with the returning rucks. 38:30 - Popular trades and The Traders' round 16 moves. 41:55

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The bye rounds are over but the Fantasy Gods didn't make it easy with a challenging final round where it was tough to dodge all the bullets that were fired. We say bye bye to the byes so we're back to our nine games over the weekend, two trades and fielding our regular 22s that are full of premiums now... right?!  Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 1:30 - The bye rounds are over! 4:00 - "You're never as good as you think you are" says Roy. 5:45 - Braydon Preuss unlocked all 'achievements' on the flags that were put up about selecting him. 11:30 - Will we ever get the VC right on Josh Dunkley and Jack Macrae? 13:45 - Jordan Dawson has been a great contributor for Fantasy defences. 16:30 - How did The Traders' teams cope with the bye rounds? 20:30 - All the news with Warnie including prognosis on Zak Butters. 26:00 - Magoos news. 30:00 - Roy runs through his Rollin' 22. 34:10 - The top 8 midfielders appears clear cut with Andrew Brayshaw

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an epic day we’ve had with Big Freeze at the ‘G and a cracking Pies v Dees game to finish a looong round 13. Was it lucky for you? We’ve got a bumper episode with a look at all the moves and strategy to help you finish the bye rounds in style and we catch up with Crows defender and AFL Fantasy ambassador, Tom Doedee. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:45 - Calvin had a shocker, but Roy is even more disappointed as this was supposed to be his best week. 6:50 - "Nick Daicos can't be traded!" 9:25 - All the Fantasy relevant news from the weekend. 12:10 - There was carnage at the Gabba with Dayne Zorko and Mitch Owens injured. 17:00 - Will we see Sam Hayes or Brynn Teakle play for the Power? 20:15 - Tom Doedee joins the show. 23:50 - Target Rory Laird and Jordan Dawson coming off the bye. 27:00 - Consider bringing in Jackson Hately as he's fully fit. 30:10 - What has Tom learned in his first year playing AFL Fantasy? 33:00 - Is Lachi

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More blue dots this week with another six teams on the bye. The trading strategy is simple team, get in players coming off the bye! Maybe you don’t need to listen to this episode? We’ll run through the trading options … including what to do with Bazlenka whose headbutt is causing a few headaches for Fantasy coaches, not just Zach Tuohy… Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 4:15 - Darcy Cameron has been one of the picks of the year since Grundy went down. 8:00 - Roy's -3 goes to Bailey Smith for his score ... and his headbutt. 11:45 - Why is the timing of Tom Stewart's concussion 'lucky' for his owners? 16:00 - Dayne Zorko really stepped up after his brutal hand injury. 18:10 - Who will make way at the Dockers after Nat Fyfe's successful WAFL return.  21:00 - Basic bye round trade strategy. 24:15 - Mitch Owens is the No. 1 downgrade target this week. 28:00 - The defenders should be where coaches should look for upgrades as some top options a

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The blue dots are here to mark the start of the bye rounds. We chat through three trades, best 18s and all the tips and tricks to help navigate rounds 12-14. We also look at the new DPPs as well as talk up the top scoring trader of the week… now, who could that be?! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - Warnie was the top scorer of the round. 4:30 - It was a tough watch for those who traded Nic Martin in the final game of round 11 with his 113. 8:45 - Christian Petracca had the flu on Saturday and dropped 40 points. 13:00 - 23 new DPPs were added to the game. 15:15 - Illness took Nick Blakey down and moved Callum Mills to the backline. 19:20 - Braydon Preuss didn't have a big game in the VFL. 24:00 - Bye round rules are discussed. 29:00 - You have the green light in the byes to cut under-performing premiums such as Tom Green... and maybe Patrick Cripps. 33:00 - The Traders chat through some rookies to consider this week. 36:30 - Is

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five trades until the bye rounds and we need to get our structures in place so that you’re able to get as many available as possible on the park, while improving your team, each week of those pesky byes. Calvin looks at some fixture analysis, Roy reveals the latest edition of his Rollin’ 22 and I’m just happy to see the back of the leader of my -3 for the year… finally. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:00 - Callum Mills had a late score adjustment which equaled Calvin's prediction. 5:30 - New dual position players will be added to the game next week with Marcus Bontempelli and Bailey Smith a chance to add FWD status. 9:35 - Roy awards his +3 to Sam Hayes for his 70 points filling in for the ill Brayden Preuss. 13:00 - Warnie's new recruit Dayne Zorko let him down as he watched him live. 17:00 - Stephen Coniglio played through the midfield and posted a premium score. 20:45 - In the SANFL, Crows ruck Reilly O'Brien had a day out scoring 1

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Man of Steele will be missing a fair chunk of footy and the former million dollar man is an issue for 28% of Fantasy Classic coaches. We’ve got some Jack Steele reinforcements to chat about as well as plenty of other fantasy footy strategy. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 4:00 - Calvin is grilled over his Callum Mills stats at the SCG. 8:10 - The boys take a hit with their rankings this week. 10:25 - Jake Bowey gets Warnie's -3. 14:00 - Fantasy coaches are enjoying the 'sauces' they're getting from journos during the week. 17:15 - Which Trader has the highest team value? 19:30 - Tim English is likely to miss this week with the flu. 21:30 - Which ruck had 16 hitouts and scored 17 points? 25:00 - What options are there for the injured Jack Steele? 29:30 - Crisis creates opportunity. Roy suggests some value options, including Caleb Serong, for the Steele trade. 34:00 - The Traders' early trade thoughts. 36:00 - Questions from socia

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin has propelled himself into the top 1000 and is eyeing a hat… but the only one he should be getting is one with a propeller on it after his captain tips last week! Lift, Cal, lift. We’re only three weeks away from the byes - or nine trades in Fantasy terms - so we had better look at some bye planning! It’s not too late … just! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide   1:30 - Round nine was a low scoring round. 4:o0 - Calvin has moved into the top 1000 overall. 6:45 - One week ahead of the pack, Roy was happy with Darcy Cameron coming into his team. 9:15 - Posting his first score below 100, Josh Dunkley was a disappointing VC option. 14:30 - The popular captain options this week let their coaches down. 17:00 - Does Patrick Cripps have anything to worry about with the MRO?  20:00 - News from the VFL and SANFL. 24:55 - Bye round strategy. 28:30 - Round 12 is challenging for forwards. 33:15 - Could you hold Nick Daicos, Nathan O'Driscoll

Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.