AFL Fantasy with The Traders

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.

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As the rich get richer in Fantasy Classic, we might need to get creative with our trades. Round nine showed us that having rookies on ground can spell disaster, so hitting up value picks could be the way to go as we aim to add consistency to our squads. Plenty of options are covered as we head towards round 10.
Episode guide
2:45 - Plenty of players didn't set up this week including at Pig Park.Tom Mitchell
6:00 - There's a tip of the hat to and for their outstanding rookie scores.James JordonRiley Collier-Dawkins
7:00 - and will miss the next month causing havoc for Draft teams.Toby GreeneRowan Marshall
13:00 - Magoos news featuring top scores from the VFL, WAFL and SANFL.
18:30 - Coach power rankings of the worst for Fantasy coaches to the best.
25:00 - carries a breakeven of 95 and with the round 12 bye, the boys think you should trade.Tom Powell
30:00 - Grab or as a cheap defender.Jordan RidleyCaleb Daniel
33:30 - Roy thinks could be a good play while Lycett is out.Peter Ladhams
39:00 - Ranking the rookies from the weekend with looking the goods.Ronin O'Connor
42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
45:15 - v .Isaac HeeneyDustin Martin
52:40 - Could you downgrade to a fallen premium in order to upgrade a rookie?Jack Ziebell
57:00 - Who averages more out of and ?Jordan RidleyDustin Martin
59:00 - Should you upgrade to ?Reilly O'BrienMax Gawn

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It's our last Thursday night before we get our precious Thursday teams back, so we'll do our best to get you ready for round nine with all the news, selection issues, top trades, captains and answers to your questions. Let's go!
Episode guide
1:15 - How the teams will be released from next week.
3:00 - Friday night teams are in with one of the ins for the Saints.Tom Highmore
5:20 - has a basketball background, great VFL numbers and a Fantasy friendly role.Tom Wilson (FWD, $170k)
7:30 - Calvin is excited about for the Crows.Ronin O'Connor (MID, $170k)
12:00 - Could play for Port Adelaide this week?Sam Hayes (RUC, $170k)
14:15 - Will 's numbers drop with returning to the team?James WorpelJaeger O'Meara
16:30 - The most traded players are discussed. is the most traded out while fellow Roo is the most traded in.Jaidyn StephensonAaron Hall
19:10 - Calvin runs through his best captain options for the round with the best option to kick the round off.Mitch Duncan
23:30 - Are there any issue with the VC loophole this round?
25:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
29:30 - to is a great move to make if you can.Jacob KoschitzkeJames Harmes
37:00 - v .Callum MillsJake Lloyd
39:20 - At $590k, is incredible value. Do you wait a week?Dustin Martin

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We all managed to get into the 2100 club this week which appeared to be around PAR for round eight. Although Jordan De Goey scored his first ton of the year, Roy is still keen to take him back to returns at the local K-Mart. Plenty of bargain players are on the radar after some decent performances on the weekend. It's time to build our teams towards the byes! Let's go!
Episode guide
2:30 - The week before Thursday teams return, Chris Scott pulls an interesting late change.
5:30 - finally returns a decent score.Jordan De Goey
8:45 - The boys deliver their -3s for the weekend.
12:00 - has been a frustrating selection this year after the pre-season promised so much.Zac Williams
17:50 - Fantasy scores from the SANFL, WAFL and VFL.
23:45 - was a popular trade target last week. Can he be excused for his performance?Josh Daicos
26:20 - A 45 point final quarter saved 's score and still remains a under-priced premium trade target.Caleb Daniel
30:00 - Should we wait on to bottom out in price?Jordan Ridley
33:10 - appears to offer some value at $495k.Connor Rozee
35:00 - Which rookies should we cull and who should we keep?
38:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
41:00 - Could you trade to to make some cash?Jack ZiebellJordan Ridley
44:00 - Picking one out of , and .Connor Rozee James WorpelJames Harmes
48:30 - Why Roy is keen on holding .Chad Warner
53:00 - What score should we be happy with from our premiums?

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Oh yeah, let's celebrate as Thursday teams are coming back! We'll get you sorted ahead of round eight with all the team news to date, the popular trade options and strategy plus Calvin talks through his crazy No. 1 captain choice for this week.
Episode guide
1:20 - Thursday night teams are back!
3:45 - Judging by Chris Scott's comments, we will have to worry about an increase in late outs.
7:10 - Richmond welcome back while holds his spot.Dustin MartinRiley Collier-Dawkins
11:00 - Will hold his spot?Nick Bryan
14:30 - The news was better than what it could have been for .Tom Rockliff
16:30 - and are among the most popular players traded in for round eight.Josh KellyAaron Hall
20:00 - Is an option?Ben Cunnington
25:00 - Most coaches are offloading fattened cash cows, and are on the hitlist to move on for a few.Orazio FantasiaTaylor Walker
26:30 - Calvin names as his No. 1 captain pick for this week due to the points the Pies give up to defenders.Jack Ziebell
29:00 - Jack Macrae and Brodie Grundy appear to be safe options for your double points this round.
31:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
34:00 - or ?Josh DaicosAaron Hall
36:30 - or ?Darcy ParishJosh Kelly
40:00 - Hold or trade ?Patrick Cripps
44:00 - Fix red dots or chase points?

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Another weekend down and Calvin keeps climbing the ranks... what even is this season? We take a look at all news out of round seven and after putting it off, we'll have a crack at considering some bye round strategy as well as the return of the Scale of Hardness. Let's go!
Episode guide
2:00 - Roy is pumped with 's 104 after looking like he was down and out.Tom Powell
6:15 - 'Mopey' dropped just 72 points.Max Gawn
8:30 - The R2 headache of was back with now the Giants' preferred ruck for the next few weeks.Matt FlynnShane Mumford
13:30 - injured his knee in the SANFL while top scored in the VFL with 40 disposals and 19 marks for 184 Fantasy points.Tom Rockliff Jake Riccardi
16:45 - Is there still hope for after scoring 130?Tom Highmore
18:10 - With no massive injury woes, trading out fattened cash cows is the priority this week.
22:20 - A role change that has seen him shifted back to the wing makes a prime target.Josh Kelly
26:15 - ticks a lot of boxes at his price.Aaron Hall
28:45 - Calvin discusses his Scale of Hardness.
31:30 - Teams appear to be cashing in when playing the Pies making them the easiest team to score Fantasy points across all positions, excluding the ruck.
35:00 - Roy runs through how to plan for the bye rounds.
39:30 - Can you hold on to some fattened cash cows based on their byes? is someone you can consider holding past his use by date.Chad Warner
42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
47:00 - Should you trade or fix up red dots on your bench?Tom Phillips
50:30 - Will and 's roles change anytime soon?Jack ZiebellAaron Hall
55:45 - How many rookies do they boys have on field?

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The most traded out players this week are the injured premium trio in Josh Dunkley, Dustin Martin and Lachie Neale. We run through the options for your moves ... and yes, Jack Ziebell is definitely part of the parade. We've got captain tips, all the news and answers to your burning questions ahead of round seven. Let's go!
Episode guide
1:20 - Friday teams are in and will make his debut in round seven.Riley Collier-Dawkins
4:00 - Collingwood has announced that first-gamer will play on the wing.Caleb Poulter
6:30 - and return from concussion while will play his first game of the year.Jordan De GoeyJordan RidleyLachie Whitfield
8:00 - Will we see back in the Giants' team soon?Shane Mumford
11:00 - The player of the week, , gets more airtime.Jack Ziebell
15:00 - Options to think about in Draft for long-term injuries.
18:00 - looks to be the best sub-$200k option this week.Martin Frederick
22:30 - Things to think about with rookie trading, including the rookies who have high breakevens.
25:30 - Calvin has as the No. 1 captain option this week but suggests should be the VC.Brodie GrundyJack Macrae
28:00 - Collingwood give up bulk points to midfielders and will have a field day.Touk Miller
31:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
34:00 - Who to get: , or a midfielder?Max GawnSteele Sidebottom
37:00 - Can you go light in the forward-line?
40:45 - vs vs vs vs .Jy FarrarDeven RobertsonAtu BosenavulagiRiley Collier-DawkinsMartin Frederick
47:00 - Which premium Demon: or ?Christian PetraccaClayton Oliver
50:30 - More Jack Ziebell talk...

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Jack Ziebell's 170 was incredible to watch. As he racked up points at will, he is now the second highest scoring player in the league. Could he be an option for the injured Dunkly, Dusty or Neale? We've got a bit to unpack after round six on this episode of the podcast.
Episode guide
2:00 - Warnie gained an extra three points for his work in the crowd on the weekend.
4:10 - racked up a massive 159 points to be a worthy captain option to get round six started.Jack Macrae
8:15 - Calvin was disappointed in 's output after being one of the stars of his team in the two weeks prior.Lachie Sholl
9:00 - Big injury news this week with , and sidelined.Josh DunkleyLachie NealeDustin Martin
14:15 - scored a monster 170. The boys have a lengthy debate as to whether he is a must-have considering he has the most Fantasy friendly role of all-time.Jack Ziebell
21:30 - Could we see make his debut with out this week?Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Tim English
26:00 - What are the trade options for the injured stars this week.
30:30 - Breakevens are now right up there for , and . Is now the time to cash them out?Errol GuldenBraeden CampbellJames Rowe
35:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
42:30 - Can we consider as a trade-in opption?Rowan Marshall
45:45 - Should be move all of the dual-position rookies to the forward line?
49:00 - Who to pick: or ?Jordan RidleyDyson Heppell
52:20 - / versus /.Clayton OliverSteele SidebottomTom MitchellDayne Zorko

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There are some interesting trading decisions to be made this week and we run through the most popular... including some new dual-position favourites. Roy adjusts his Rollin' 22 based on those new DPPs which has some big calls. He's ready for some feedback.
Episode guide
1:00 - has been ruled out after surgery.Patrick Dangerfield
3:00 - The Giants confirmed will play this weekend.Matthew Flynn
7:00 - is among the most popular players traded in this week. His form is amazing, can we trust him long-term?Jack Ziebell
10:30 - The most traded out player is following his omission last Sunday.Jordan Clark
15:50 - Roy looks at his Rollin' 22, starting with some new names in the back line.
18:10 - is about to go whack and despite his average not being as high as others, he's a top eight midfielder.Tom Mitchell
21:15 - In a shock to many, is ranked as Roy's second best forward.Jack Ziebell
27:00 - It was splitting hairs, but gets the nod over fellow DPP recipient, .Josh KellyLachie Hunter
30:00 - Calvin's job is pretty easy these days with the walk-up No. 1 captain option.Max Gawn
33:10 - Your VC should be about chasing players with ceilings, rather than safety.
35:25 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
38:45 - Thoughts on as a cheap cash cow.Atu Bosenavulagi
43:30 - Do you move to or to a premium midfielder?Isaac CummingLachie ShollBailey Smith
48:00 - Pay up for or bank some cash for an under-priced midfielder such as and bank the cash?Zach MerrettAdam Treloar

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If you came out unscathed this weekend then buy yourself a lottery ticket... or call yourself Calvinator. Plenty of drama faced coaches from late outs, omissions, plenty of injuries... or the stupid/unlucky choice of holding Jordan De Goey for one week too long. We catch up with Tom Mitchell to find out why UTAS Stadium is a happy hunting ground for him this week.
Episode guide
3:00 - is the highest scoring player in the game.Josh Dunkley
5:20 - There was just three points to 's name when he was concussed.Jordan De Goey
9:30 - Roy was sweating on coming on as the medical substitute.Jordan Clark
12:30 - Plenty of Fantasy relevant injuries lead the news out of round five.
15:15 - Could we be without after tweaking his ankle on Saturday night?Lachie Jones
19:00 - had 160 points in the opening weekend of VFL as racked up 142 in the SANFL.Liam StockerTom Rockliff
21:45 - The boys chat through the new dual-position player additions.
26:00 - joins the show.Tom Mitchell
28:10 - What makes UTAS Stadium a happy hunting ground for Fantasy scores?
30:30 - When can we expect to see ?Connor Downie
34:05 - Tom discusses his new Ball Magnets app.
39:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
42:00 - When should we start looking at players' breakevens in regards to trading them out?
49:10 - Ranking new DPPs , and .Nat FyfeJosh KellyLachie Hunter
55:00 - Is a forgotten man?Jarryd Lyons
57:50 - and are great buys at the moment.Dyson HeppellLachlan Sholl

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