AFL Fantasy with The Traders

Connor Rozee and Zak Butters both have FWD status and will be names talked about all season. Can both be top six forwards? Scott Lycett is a discounted ruck worth watching this pre-season. Maybe there is a case for an under-priced Ollie Wines, even though he had off-season surgery.

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You can't look past Touk Miller as a premium and he could be a great starting option for your squad after dropping more than 10 points off his average last year. Plenty of names are discussed including the dual-position tempters in Brandon Ellis and Jed Anderson, a 'safe' ruck in Jarrod Witts and some old favourites like Brayden FIorini, Connor Blakely and Matt Rowell.

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The Hawks could be wooden spooners due to their rebuild which is an old-school one. There are spots up for grabs which could be great for cash cows and those with increased opportunity. James Worpel offers plenty of value as do some of his fellow midfielders. Look for James Sicily to be around the top defenders as the ball will be back there a bit while Dylan Moore could be a top six forward.

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Rory Laird is the highest priced player in Fantasy Classic. Do we start with him? Is he the No. 1 pick in Fantasy Draft? Calvin looks at his Crows and discusses other options such as Reilly O'Brien who could be one of the top rucks and relieves some memories of last year so he doesn't select someone despite his value.

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Essendon has the only player in the league who has averaged 100+ since 2016. That man, Zach Merrett, should be one of the top midfielders again in 2023. Warnie runs through some value options such as Will Setterfield and Andrew McGrath in a bumper episode of this mini-podcast series of club previews.

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Could Stephen Coniglio be the top forward this year? One of The Traders think so. With midfield spots opened up due to departures of some players, the boys run through who could be good Fantasy options in 2023 for both Classic and Draft.

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There's plenty of value in Dom Sheed this year with his discount, but it could be Elliot Yeo who ends up with higher ownership thanks to his DEF status. The most selected Eagle is set to be Campbell Chesser and with good reason. Calvin runs through all his favourite West Coast players, including Andrew Gaff.

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Just three Kangaroos averaged more than 78 points in 2022. Jy Simpkin and Luke Davies-Uniacke are likely to be solid premium performers, while the Aaron Hall is a buyer beware. The Traders chat through other key players such as underpriced MID/FWDs in Ben Cunnington and Tarryn Thomas. 

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Although Santa didn't bring the opening of AFL Fantasy for 2023 in time for Christmas, the special festive edition of The Traders' podcast is here to help you get prepared for the season ahead. Launch has been delayed until January, but Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through some of the recent news - including the new prices and the four bye rounds - while looking at some key names to consider next season. Roy reveals his first run of the Rollin' 22 and your Christmas wishes are discussed. 2022 champion Matt Mottram joins the boys for a quick chat.

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Episode guide

1:30 - Calvin is excited about being more present on Christmas Day.

5:00 - Warnie explains how the pricing works in Fantasy Classic.

9:15 - There are four weeks of byes and the usual bye rules will be in play for all of them.

13:00 - Pre-season injuries are already causing headaches with Sam Walsh and Ben King missing the early part of the season.

15:05 - Roy reveals his top six defenders in his Rollin' 22.

18:10 - Tim English is predicted to be the top ruck next year.

22:15 - Warnie thinks Josh Dunkley could be the best forward by up to 10 points.

27:00 - 2022 AFL Fantasy Classic winner joins the show.

30:30 - Matt will look for value for his top midfielder and avoid Rory Laird.

33:40 - Tips for coaches this pre-season.

35:15 - The Traders' Christmas wishes.

40:50 - Wazza hopes Toby McLean will be the Will Brodie of 2023.

42:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

44:00 - Can you go with Lloyd Meek as your R2?

49:05 - Is Jacob Hopper a trap?

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It's the annual #FantasyLeaks podcast where we get our hands on some information about the AFL Fantasy season ahead. The new positions are the big talking point as the boys try to rank the best of the DEFs and FWDs. AFL.com.au's draft guru and rookie whisperer Cal Twomey joins the boys to name up the draftees that Fantasy coaches should keep an eye on for this year and future keeper leagues. Tom Mitchell discusses his move to the Pies and what he could offer us in 2023.

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Episode guide

1:15 - The boys celebrate their silver medal in the Australian Podcast Awards.

4:00 - $15.5m is the confirmed salary cap as the prices are currently being calculated.

11:20 - Lachie Whitfield has lost DEF status.

17:30 - The top 15 defenders are ranked via Draft with Nick Daicos one of Roy's big improvers.

23:00 - Josh Dunkley is ranked as the No. 1 forward, but Calvin has gone against the grain by not naming Tim Taranto as second.

26:45 - Finally, Isaac Heeney is ranked as a top five forward based on average.

31:20 - AFL.com.au's draft guru Callum Twomey discusses the new crop of rookies.

37:45 - Jhye Clark could be a great Keeper League stash.

42:05 - You can't go past Will Ashcroft as the best Draftee for Fantasy in 2023.

44:30 - After hitting the track early, Tom Mitchell updates us after joining the Pies.

50:30 - Who has impressed Mitchell at training?

55:40 - What can Mitchell average this year?

59:00 - There is plenty of content to come this pre-season.

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