Afl Fantasy Podcast With The Traders

Two on-field positions in Fantasy Classic bring as much discussion as the other lines. Do we back in Xerri as a set-and-forget option? Who offers the value? What's the preferred Draft day strategy for the big men? Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Are we chasing a structure that has worked in the past? 3:20 - Rowan Marshall is a fade. 5:00 - Are we locking in Tristan Xerri? 7:25 - Calvin flags Max Gawn as a potential R2. 11:25 - After a down year, is there upside in Tim English? 14:00 - Do we pick other top end options? 17:35 - Roy is all over Tom De Koning as his R2. 24:20 - Jordon Sweet is an interesting option. 26:05 - What is going to happen with the Fremantle rucks? 28:50 - Who can we lock in as a bench option? 34:00 - The Traders rank the top 12 rucks for Draft. 41:38 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official

Warnie chats with Sarah Black about what she has seen at Richmond and Geelong while Josh Gabelich has spent time at Noosa with the Western Bulldogs, and hit the track with Hawthorn and St Kilda. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:10 - Richmond featuring news on Sam Lalor, Tim Taranto, Jayden Short. 6:45 - Geelong featuring news on Bailey Smith, Sam De Koning, Max Holmes. 14:20 - Western Bulldogs featuring news on Ryley Sanders, Sam Davidson, Tim English. 20:30 - Hawthorn featuring news on Will Day, James Sicily. 25:30 - St Kilda featuring Rowan Marshall, Harry Boyd, Jack Macrae, Max Hall. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The engine room is where bulk Fantasy points are scored, but will we see more 110+ players in 2025? Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the midfielders and are joined by Rory Laird as he dished out inside information about the Crows ... one of the most intriguing clubs to watch this pre-season. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Who are the most popular midfielders? 3:40 - Bargain buy Clayton Oliver is Calvin's M4. 5:00 -  Connor Rozee is the best of the under-priced premiums. 10:25 - Value selections such as Christian Petracca. 15:55 - Roy is keen on some Carlton players as mid-priced selections. 20:50 - Midfield cash cows are likely to make the most money. 24:40 - Rory Laird joins the boys for a chat about the Crows. 29:15 - Adelaide's midfield will have plenty running through it. 32:40 - What role will Jordan Dawson play? 34:30 - Are Sid Draper and Daniel Curtin locks? 37:40

Picking defenders has been a bit of a head scratcher so far this pre-season with only a couple of 'must-have' players and plenty of options to consider depending on Fantasy Classic structure. As we can see in Draft rankings, there's plenty of depth and ability to post big scores. Matt Roberts from the Swans joins the boys to chat through his Fantasy stocks and he gives some intel on his team mates. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:30 - Roy says defenders will separate the good teams. 4:50 - Jayden Short and Callum Mills are the early DEF locks. 6:40 - Is Keidean Coleman an option? 8:05 - Roy's defenders revealed led by Harry Sheezel. 11:00 - You'll get what you pay for with Jack Sinclair. 13:50 - Other value options to consider. 18:05 - Sam De Koning is one to watch for role. 20:30 - Rookie watchlist. 25:25 - Matt Roberts joins the show to discuss his pre-season. 28:20 - Where wil

Warnie sits down for a chat with 2024's top two AFL Fantasy Classic coaches Chris Burnham and Tom Hales. They share their story as first and second in the official Fantasy game of the AFL and look ahead to building Noeyedeer5 and Pom United for the 2025 season. Episode guide 2:00 - What went wrong for Tom. 3:15 - Holding rookies was a key for Chris getting 23-24 premiums. 5:15 - What got these Poms into AFL Fantasy? 7:30 - The byes aren't the same in 2025 which will make things different. 10:35 - Bailey Smith gets picked, but other early bye players are up in the air. 17:15 - Tom declares that he loves midpriced players. 21:15 - Left field Defender selections. 23:30 - Connor Rozee cost Chris a car, but will pick him this year. 26:30 - Tom has flagged Jack Hutchinson as a cheap FWD option. 30:40 - Some different thoughts from the boys on rucks. 34:40 - Where will Chris and Tom spend the majority of their salary cap? 39:40 - Who did they replace Mattaes Phillipou with? 44:45 - Don't pay up for Harry Sheezel. 51

The Traders are back with some trackwatching and training notes from around the grounds. They catch up with Michael Whiting to talk Lions and Suns while Nathan Schmook gives plenty of insight into the Dockers and Eagles. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Mattaes Phillipou and Rowan Marshall injuries. 5:05 - Who gets Nic Newman's role and points? 10:10 - What's happening at North Melbourne? 14:30 - Callum Mills is playing in the midfield. 17:00 - Calvin has some Adelaide intel. 19:45 - Michael Whiting talk Keidean Coleman and the Lions. 28:45 - What will Sam Flanders' role be? 37:10 - Nathan Schmook locks in Andrew Brayshaw. 48:50 - Just a minor sprain for Liam Baker. 57:10 - Calvin, Roy and Warnie mention their most likely selection from each club. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on F

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Lions. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:40 - Josh Dunkley was frustrating at the end of the season. 2:45 - What an epic season we saw from Dayne Zorko. 5:45 - Are there concerns over Keidean Coleman? 8:15 - Levi Ashcroft will be a Fantasy gun. 9:30 - How much upside is there in Will Ashcroft? 12:00 - Cam Rayner scored his first tons since his debut season. 12:50 - Possible cash cow options. 14:10 - If it wasn't for the bye, we'd be interested in Tom Doedee. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Swans. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:40 - They've got the bad bye. 2:10 - Errol Gulden will be the No.1 Fantasy MID in the game ... one day. 4:45 - Towards the end of the year Isaac Heeney slowed down. 6:00 - Is Callum Mills enough value? 9:15 - Michael Barlow Medal winner Matt Roberts is an option. 11:45 - Jake Lloyd finished the year well. 12:45 - Watch on time trial gun Caiden Cleary. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Power. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Can Zak Butters improve? 3:00 - Calvin was on track for a car before Connor Rozee was injured. 4:40 - Jason Horne-Francis is owned by 40% of teams. 7:00 - Could you slot Jordon Sweet in as R2? 8:45 - Who benefits from Dan Houston moving on? Is it Kane Farrell? 11:00 - What will Jack Lukosius do? 12:20 - Calvin is considering Rory Atkins... - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Cats. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:25 - Bailey Smith is the most selected player in Fantasy Classic. 4:35 - How does Max Holmes score his points? 5:55 - Tom Stewart's midfield numbers boost his average. 7:10 - Keep an eye on Lawson Humphries. 8:00 - Ruck stats for Sam De Koning are great. 11:15 - Gryan Miers the top Cats FWD. 11:55 - How good was Shaun Mannagh when he returned? 13:20 - Cash cow options. 14:25 - Cam Guthrie offers some value if he is playing each week. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Giants. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Taking on the bye. 2:25 - Calvin whipped Lachie Whitfield as captain late in 2024. 3:35 - Tom Green is priced under 100. 6:15 - You can get Kieren Briggs later in your Fantasy Draft. 7:10 - How much value is Stephen Coniglio? 8:55 - Roy says watch James Leake as a cash cow. 10:20 - Finn Callaghan breakout? 10:55 - Brent Daniels had a thumping score last year. 12:20 - Is Josh Kelly's durability as bad as we think? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Hawks. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Dylan Moore is the highest priced Hawk and FWD in the game. 3:40 - What can we expect from Will Day? 5:35 - Jai Newcombe could be under-priced. 6:35 - What position will James Sicily play? 9:30 - Can we consider Connor Macdonald? 10:40 - Josh Ward was a bit off his best. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Bulldogs. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:50 - Adam Treloar has had an interrupted pre-season. 2:35 - Calvin is all over Marcus Bontempelli. 4:50 - What happened to Tim English? 6:40 - Bailey Dale is the kick-in king. 8:00 - Where does new recruit Matt Kennedy fit in? 11:00 - Warnie spent time in the gym with Ryley Sanders. 13:00 - Cash cow options. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Blues. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide   - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Magpies. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:05 - Nick Daicos 4:00 - Jack Crisp 5:35 - Dan Houston 6:40 - Harry Perryman 9:00 - Cash Cows 10:30 - Reef McInnes - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Dockers. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:35 - Andrew Brayshaw 3:00 - Caleb Serong 3:45 - Luke Ryan 5:40 - Sean Darcy 7:55 - Cash Cows 11:45 - Hayden Young 13:55 - Shai Bolton - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Bombers. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:55 - Zach Merrett 4:25 - Nic Martin 6:35 - Jye Caldwell 7:40 - Darcy Parish 8:55 - Ben Hobbs 12:00 - Defenders 12:50 - Isaac Kako 14:30 - Saad El-Hawli - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Saints. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:45 - Rowan Marshall 3:20 - Jack Steele 5:50 - Jack Macrae 8:10 - Mattaes Phillipou 10:05 - Cash Cows 12:25 - Mitch Owens - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Suns. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide  2:45 - Noah Anderson 3:40 - Sam Flanders 6:15 - Daniel Rioli and John Noble 10:00 - Leonardo Lombard 11:30 - David Swallow 12:45 - Touk Miller - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.

The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Demons. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Max Gawn 3:55 - Christian Petracca 6:50 - Clayton Oliver 9:50 - Trent Rivers 11:45 - Cash Cows 13:00 - Tom Campbell - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. 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.