AFL Fantasy with The Traders

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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