Podcast
AFL Fantasy with The Traders
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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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AFL Fantasy wrap of the AAMI Community Series
Mar 101:11:58Tap to summarizeIt was a big five days of watching our potential AFL Fantasy recruits run around racking up points that we could follow live in the AFL app and on AFL.com.au. It started with Jagga Smith topping the table for the Blues with 118 and ended with the highest score of the round of 152 coming from Zak Butters. Calvin, Roy and Warnie chat through all nine games with their takeaways as they piece together their teams for round one. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au or download the app to start picking your team today. Episode guide 3:20 - Carlton v Geelong 8:45 - Sydney v GWS Giants 14:00 - Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast 19:20 - Melbourne v Richmond 24:30 - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn 31:00 - St Kilda v Essendon 41:00 - Fremantle v Adelaide 53:10 - North Melbourne v Collingwood 1:01:20 - West Coast v Port Adelaide - - - - 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.
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Biggest Fantasy questions for the AAMI Community Series
Feb 2400:29:02Tap to summarizeThe dress rehearsal before the real stuff starts is upon us with the AAMI Community Series. AFL Fantasy coaches will be watching carefully and taking in the live stats (available via AFL.com.au and the AFL Live app) as they make their selections ahead of round one. Calvin, Roy and Warnie discuss what they'll be looking for and running through a player or two from each game that they'll be keeping an eye on. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au or download the app to start picking your team today. Episode guide 0:30 - Tips for what to look for in AAMI 3:30 - Carlton v Geelong 5:45 - Sydney v GWS Giants 7:30 - Brisbane v Gold Coast 9:50 - Melbourne v Richmond 12:20 - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn 15:50 - St Kilda v Essendon 18:10 - Fremantle v Adelaide 20:45 - North Melbourne v Collingwood 24:20 - West Coast v Port Adelaide - - - - 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.
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Cash Cows, the AFL Fantasy rookies to pick
Feb 2200:47:18Tap to summarize"Rookies dictate your structure" - Dawg, Warne (2008). They're the backbone of your AFL Fantasy Classic team and for many, they start by slotting in the best options and build the squad from there. Traditionally our cheapest players can be the most profitable cash cows that help increase team value and allows you to work towards an epic team for Fantasy finals. From the most popular selection in Jagga Smith, new draftees and the mature-age options, Warnie ranks his top five for each position. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au or download the app to start picking your team today. Episode guide 0:30 - What do we look for in cash cows? 10:15 - Top 5 defenders 20:00 - Top 5 midfielders 29:45 - Top 5 rucks 38:40 - Top 5 forwards - - - - 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.
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Match Simulations AFL Fantasy Wrap
Feb 2101:12:11Tap to summarizeCalvin, Roy and Warnie - with the help of Nathan Schmook - review the nine matsch simulations over the last week. They offer their first take on the games and chat through relevant players. With some stats from the Fantasy community - thanks Heff, Pete and co - they try to make sense of who impressed from the eye test and what the numbers say. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au or download the app to pick your team now. Episode guide 3:40 - Hawthorn v Geelong 7:15 - Brisbane v Carlton 12:20 - Western Bulldogs v Sydney 17:55 - St Kilda v Gold Coast [insert ad] 23:20 - Essendon v Richmond 32:10 - Collingwood v GWS Giants 39:00 - Melbourne v North Melbourne 45:15 - Adelaide v Port Adelaide 56:20 - Fremantle v West Coast - - - - 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.
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Origin, intraclub takes, match sim watch guide, your questions
Feb 1601:01:46Tap to summarizeFooty is back with Origin's triumphant return on the weekend. What did we learn from it? Not heaps, but there's plenty to talk about with intraclub matches, ownership figures changing (thanks @bitinthat) and what the next few weeks look like for Fantasy coaches as their study goes up a notch. Episode guide 0:50 - Calvin's Draft weekend. 4:00 - Takeaways from WA v VIC Origin. 8:10 - Intraclub match news. 26:15 - How ownership has changed since Classic opened. 31:30 - What to look at for match simulations and AAMI Community Series. 39:30 - The Opening Round Cheat Code. 46:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. - - - - 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.
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Fantasy Forwards: Sheezel and value?
Feb 1200:49:30Tap to summarizeIt's fair to say that Harry Sheezel is the No.1 forward in AFL Fantasy for 2026. He could be first picked in Draft and is currently the most owned player in Classic. Value looks to be there in the FWDs in both formats and The Traders chat through the options to consider with their pros and cons. Register now at fantasy.afl.com.au to start playing! Episode guide 0:50 - Roy’s Rollin’ 22 8:20 - Premium forwards 12:45 - Value forwards 25:30 - Cash cow forwards 30:55 - Draft options 39:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. - - - - 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.
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Fantasy Rucks: Freako's stats on the big men
Feb 900:57:28Tap to summarizeNew rules introduced are making projections for the rucks a little tricky this year. From Classic to Draft, we are unsure of how things will play out ... Calvin, Roy and Warnie make their predictions and get Fantasy Freako from Champion Data to give his take on what the stats say. The Traders chat through options for the salary cap game and then rank the top 15 rucks and give tips for Draft Day. Register now at fantasy.afl.com.au to start playing! Episode guide 0:30 - First take on the new ruck rules. 4:30 - Fantasy Freako on the rucks. 18:00 - Roy’s Rollin’ 22 22:40 - Classic ruck options. 31:15 - R3 strategy. 36:40 - Drafting the top 15 rucks. 45:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. - - - - 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.
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Fantasy Midfielders: Under-priced guns and rookies
Feb 500:49:59Tap to summarizeFinding value is the aim of the game and while there may not be a lot of mid-priced options, there are plenty of under-priced premiums to consider. Calvin, Roy and Warnie discuss the old school guns and rookies formula as well as what Draft rankings will be adjusted and answer your questions. Register now at fantasy.afl.com.au to start playing! Episode guide 0:30 - Roy’s Rollin’ 22 4:00 - Premium midfielders 5:40 - Value midfielders 17:20 - Cash cow midfielders 22:15 - Draft options 28:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. - - - - 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.
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Fantasy Trackwatching, Sarah Black on Tigers, Cats, Josh Gabelich on Dogs, Hawks, Saints
Feb 7, 202500:33:12Tap to summarizeWarnie 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.
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Fantasy Midfielders: Value premiums, cash cows, Draft rankings
Feb 5, 202500:56:12Tap to summarizeThe 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 - Fantasy Draft rankings and sleepers. 40:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 45:50 - Is it the mid-pricer year for midfielders? 51:00 - Can you pick Chad Warner expecting forward status? 53:20 - Could Josh Daicos be a Draft target - - - - 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.
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