AFL Fantasy with The Traders

It's lockout week and it's all about finalising team structure... rookies pending. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the best rookie options in each position and that dictates the way they're structuring their squads.
Episode guide
1:30 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie all tanked their Draft teams in the Bacon Cup Draft Day.
5:00 - What the concussion sub rule could mean for Fantasy?
7:55 - Max King will miss round one.
11:00 - Roy puts the call out for sauces this week as we will be flying blind with some selections.
13:30 - Jacob Koschitzke is the only defensive rookie we can almost guarantee, meaning there won't be any on field.
17:00 - Three rookies on field is the structure that many coaches will be going with in the midfield, led by Tom Powell.
20:30 - Paul Hunter, Matt Flynn, Lloyd Meek and Josh Treacy all look likely to play in round one.
24:00 - We could be flush with rookie forwards.
29:00 - Roy is still seriously considering having a $170k player at R2.
33:00 - There are some issues with paying up for Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy.
37:30 - The Traders' on field rookie structure.
43:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
45:00 - Could Will Brodie be a good option?
48:10 - What are the current thoughts on Matt Rowell, the competition's most popular player?
52:00 - Could Dom Tyson be a smokie selection at a discount price?
58:00 - The pros and cons of Ben McEvoy or Toby Nankervis as a mid-priced ruck option.
1:01:00 - Sam Docherty or Caleb Daniel?
1:02:45 - Splitting Tim Taranto and Sam Walsh.

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There's just one week until the first bounce for 2021 and there is plenty to talk about. The boys run through what the confirmed rolling lockout means for team selection - especially in round one - and have a look at the possible ruck combinations after time to think about it coming out of the AAMI Series. All that and a bunch of your questions answered on this special episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast.
Episode Guide
3:00 - The boys are stoked with the prizes for 2021.
5:00 - How to navigate the rolling lockout with the timing of teams being named.
8:25 - Keep an eye on the Bombers' selections on Friday night.
13:30 - Port Adelaide's team will be very interesting.
16:45 - is the first confirmed rookie debut with and missing round one.Paul HunterPaddy RyderRowan Marshall
19:15 - Cal considers the Scale of Hardness for those considering playing a $170k ruck in R2.
24:00 - You must lock in as skipper for round one. Max Gawn
27:10 - The boys run through important CBA and kick-in stats from the AAMI Community Series.
30:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
33:00 - v .Jack HigginsJye Caldwell
36:30 - Any doubts on ' role with out injured?Zak ButtersConnor Rozee
39:20 - Can you hold for a week while he is suspended?Zac Williams
42:40 - Who is next in line to be snouted as a pig?
48:30 - Is the first to go out of the Dogs' midfield when is back?Josh DunkleyAdam Treloar
51:15 - or ?Patrick Dangerfield/Paddy DowJordan De Goey/Jye Caldwell

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It is Draft Week for thousands of AFL Fantasy Draft leagues around the country so this week's chat with a notable coach went into the draft-world. Steve Fizz is a co-founder of the Draft Doctors podcast which has been running for more than five seasons and he gives plenty of insight to help you have some success this weekend.
Purchase the Draft Doctors' Draft Kit.Access the Mock Draft simulator.
Episode guide
1:30 - Steve discusses why he changes his team name every year.
3:00 - We hear about the history of the Draft Doctors and how they're proud of bringing Centre Bounce Attendance stats to the forefront of Fantasy coaches' minds.
4:15 - Fantasy baseball is where it all started.
7:00 - How to start compiling Draft rankings.
9:10 - Any rank adjustments due to the AAMI Community Series games?
11:20 - The Draft Doctors' Draft Kit features their take on draft ranges and risk profiles of players to help make your decisions as to the right time to select players on draft day.
13:30 - You can practice a draft from your allotted position using the Mock Draft Simulator.
16:00 - Steve's strategy with pick nine in his home league this weekend.
19:10 - Orazio Fantasia is a sleeper due to his ADP of 252.
20:20 - Don't pick Jeremy Howe as high as he's going in drafts.
22:00 - Draft day tips.

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There was so much to learn out of the weekend with the nine games being played. Defenders dominated, the new rules change things a bit and plenty of players have put their hands up to be selected in our round one teams. The Traders go through all the Fantasy relevance out of the AAMI Community Series.
Episode guide
1:00 - Early takeaways from the AAMI Community Series includes the rucks struggling and the running defenders dominating.
2:10 - ' ownership is plummeting after being suspended for round one.Zac Williams
4:45 - The role is there for , but can he score?Paddy Dow
6:40 - Will live up to his junior Fantasy scoring hype following his 107 point game.Jack Higgins
9:30 - The top scorer of the AAMI Series was with 171.Jayden Short
12:00 - Are we jumping at shadows with 's score? If his previous pre-season numbers are anything to go by, he'll be fine.Brodie Grundy
14:30 - Lock in even though he has some fellow midfielders coming back.Tom Phillips
18:30 - Consider as a bargain DEF/RUC as he looks to regain the mantle as the Hawks' No. 1 ruckman.Ben McEvoy
20:45 - Can cement a position in the Cats' 22? If so, lock and load.Jordan Clark
24:00 - A shoulder injury stopped in his tracks, but he has a ball-winning role on the half-back flank.Nick Hind
28:00 - reminded everyone he is 20 points under-priced.Tim Taranto
31:30 - The Swans should be a happy hunting ground for rookie and at under-$200k could the forward we're looking for.Chad Warner
33:00 - Port Adelaide players combined for 190 marks with the defenders racking up, including .Dan Houston
35:00 - Roy is keen on at a bargain price.Orazio Fantasia
39:40 - ' injury good reason why to leave your Draft day until the latest possible moment.Michael Walters
44:30 - Bulldogs midfielders didn't have any issue racking up the points.
46:00 - Any concerns with sharing the ruck duties with ?Max GawnLuke Jackson
48:30 - ' midfield role is there.James Harmes
52:45 - Did we see enough from to be confident on starting him?Matt Rowell
55:00 - Is an under-priced an option in the ruck with so many other premium options under-performing?Jarrod Witts

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A man that needs no introduction for those playing AFL Fantasy in the last few seasons joins the Coaches' Corner podcast as we look ahead to the AAMI Community Series games. Selby Lee-Steere won the 2017 AFL Fantasy Classic title and backed it up the next season forcing a tie with James Robinson. Since then, the coach of Moreira's Magic has been giving back to the community - and charities - with his fantastic season guide.
Head to www.moreirasmagic.com.au to purchase the season guide.
Episode guide
1:30 - Where doe's the team name Moreira's Magic come from?
2:15 - Selby recounts his success of winning the AFL Fantasy Classic competition twice.
3:40 - After a year out of the game, he still managed to win a hat in 2020.
6:00 - What did Fantasy coaches learn from last year?
8:00 - Why the Guns 'n' Rookies strategy has been the most successful over the years.
10:30 - Thoughts on Ben McEvoy.
13:00 - Selby makes the case for starting with Zach Merrett.
15:15 - Braydon Preuss was a lock, but what should we do with our rucks now?
19:30 - You can chase value in the forward line, but the quality at the top end is very thin.
21:20 - What coaches should look out for in the AAMI Community Series.
23:00 - Selby shares his thoughts on Roy's pre-AAMI Fantasy Classic team.
25:45 - Is there a fear of missing out on the gun players if you don't start with him?
28:00 - Hear about the season guide.

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After plenty of intra-club matches, finally we saw teams playing against real opponents. This week on the podcast we hit up the AFL.com.au journos who covered the game to quiz them on their thoughts and some Fantasy relevant names that popped up.
Episode guide
1:25 – It is Fantasy Draft season. Make sure you download the new Draft Kit.
3:00 – Changes to the Bacon Cup Draft league and how Calvin’s stat adjustments changes scoring.
6:55 – Warnie’s breaking news.
9:05 – Mitch Cleary says looks to be the No. 1 ruck at the Dogs.Stefan Martin
11:30 – Lock in as a debutant for the Hawks.Connor Downie
15:10 – Riley Beveridge talks up as an option in your Fantasy Classic forward line.Paddy Dow
22:00 – Essendon’s half-backs will be interesting this year with , and possibly a chance to be lining up there this year.Dyson HeppellNick HindNed Cahill
25:00 – will be in Mitch Cleary’s team in round one.Tom Powell
26:40 – Maybe we won’t see get the midfield clock that we first thought.Jaidyn Stephenson
30:00 – Callum Twomey says that every Fantasy team should have .Max Gawn
36:00 – played primarily in the midfield in the first half before being put on ice.Patrick Dangerfield
40:30 – Calvin asks Mitch Cleary about where is at for the Pies, but it sounds like is the one to watch for Draft leagues.Brayden SierJosh Daicos
44:20 – Your R3 should be . Lock it in.Matthew Flynn
47:00 – How will the MID-FWD mix look with and ?Tim TarantoStephen Coniglio
50:40 – The Swans will have a few kids running through and Riley Beveridge is keen on as the pick of the cash cows.Errol Gulden
55:00 – Sarah Black fills us in on the Milera injury.
57:10 – kicked a goal and will be in the round one mix as a small forward for the Crows.Jimmy Rowe
1:01:15 – Nathan Schmook was at Mineral Resources Park and said should have a midfield role early while is out.Liam DugganElliot Yeo
1:05:30 – played as a midfielder despite training as a forward in the pre-season.Nat Fyfe
1:09:25 – After a four goal performance, is a lock for our teams?Joe Daniher
1:12:25 – Michael Whiting suggests could line up on the wing as the Lions’ 22nd player.Ely Smith
1:15:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
1:17:00 – Can we play Matthew Flynn on your field?
1:23:30 – Who do you pick: or ?Paddy DowJoe Daniher
1:27:00 – or ?Callum MillsTom Stewart
1:30:30 – How many rookies can you play on your field?
1:33:20 – Who do you take with pick one in Draft?
1:37:15 – What did we learn from the utility bench position?

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Champion Data's fantasy footy guru, Fantasy Freako, joined The Traders for an extensive chat about learnings from the last season, key things to be looking at in the pre-season and strategy in picking your initial side.
Episode guide
1:20 - Freako's first taste of fantasy was in the mid-90s.
3:00 - Lessons learned from last season.
4:45 - Tracking CBAs, the buzz stat in Fantasy.
8:00 - How the new rule will affect Fantasy.
11:30 - How DPPs are awarded and who could be in line for the first set of additions in round six.
15:00 - Freako outlines key points in his strategy for this year.
18:30 - What is the current ruck combination?
20:00 - Tips for coaches watching the AAMI Community Series games.

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Callum Twomey from AFL.com.au joined the boys to chat through the best Fantasy options from last year's draftees and some of the players who are yet to debut. With Braydon Preuss' shoulder injury, Roy, Calvin and Warnie try to make sense of who to pick in the ruck.
Episode guide
2:00 - The Traders started their keeper league on the weekend.
5:40 - How not to annoying your mates if you're doing a slow draft.
9:30 - Rowan Marshall's injury isn't tracking too bad and potentially play in round two.
13:00 - Hear about how Jackson Hately went in the Crows' intra-club match on the weekend.
16:00 - Dyson Heppell is set for the half-back role at the Bombers and is one to watch in their scratch match against Carlton this week.
19:30 - News that Zac Williams may play a 50/50 MID/FWD split with Jack Martin has Calvin sounding the alarm.
24:00 - Callum Twomey on Lachie Jones' chances for the Power.
26:00 - Mature aged recruit Tom Highmore is a roughie for the Saints down back.
29:40 - James Rowe is pushing for a small forward spot for Adelaide.
32:00 - Does Riley Collier-Dawkins get a game ahead of Thomson Dow and Jack Ross?
35:40 - Lock Harry Jones on your FWD bench.
39:00 - Max Gawn is the simple replacement for the injured Brayden Preuss.
42:10 - Calvin considers some cheaper ruck options such as Jarrod Witts.
45:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
50:00 - Who averages more out of Caleb Serong and Zac Williams?
54:50 - Who do you pick out of Dyson Heppell, Jackson Hately and Jye Caldwell?
59:00 - Now that Bailey Smith is single, will his Fantasy numbers increase?

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Chasing down the team on top of the ladder in the final round of the season with some big calls is what saw Craig Wegener crowned the AFL Fantasy Classic Champion in 2019. On this week's episode of the Coaches' Corner, we hear about backing in Jeremy Cameron in that final round and how he could be an option this season.
Episode guide
2:30 - Craig speaks about how he got the win, taking the top spot in round 23.
5:10 - The stress of being at the pointy end and monitoring the other top teams.
8:00 - What Craig does during the pre-season as he prepares for round one.
10:40 - Calvin gets some advice on limiting the types of players he picks.
12:50 - Jaidyn Stephenson is a serious option this season.
15:30 - How many under-priced key position forwards can we pick?
17:00 - This is the most mid-priced Craig's team has been.
19:30 - Players like Patrick Cripps offer value as they are likely to spend more time on the ground by going forward rather than resting on the bench.
22:30 - How many of the top priced players do you start with considering your captain options come from this group?

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There's 30-odd days to go until the first lockout of 2021 and the boys have plenty to consider with news floating through. Roy reveals his current Rollin' 22 which he believe is the most accurate of all-time. Commissioner Calvin considers the new Draft customisation for the Bacon Cup and Warnie gets the final word from Harris Andrews on how many points a spoil should be worth.
Episode guide
1:00 - The AFL Record is available now from newsagents, Coles, Coles Express, Woolworths and 7-Eleven for $9.95.
4:05 - Connor Rozee lit it up at the Port internal trial.
7:00 - Another episode and another Zac Williams reference after he was left dazed in Carlton's intra club match.
11:30 - Lachie Whitfield is likely to be a month away from training.
13:00 Great news for those keen on an under-priced Isaac Heeney as he participated in the Swans' match simulation.
16:15 - Nat Fyfe on track for DPP.
18:45 - Keep an eye on Harris Jones as a $170k FWD who may get an opportunity for the Dons.
21:30 - Roy discusses his Rollin' 22.
23:45 - Throw a blanket over the midfield rankings for the top eight.
25:50 - Where is Reilly O'Brien going in ruck?
28:00 - The forwards drop away from Roy's top six.
31:40 - Can Cam Guthrie back it up from last year? Warnie took Coronaball scores with a grain of salt.
34:30 - The boys discuss draft customisation and what they are looking at doing for the Bacon Cup.
38:30 - Harris Andrews accepts Warnie's call to discuss how many points a spoil should be worth.
43:00 - How sporadic is the spoil numbers from week-to-week?
45:15 - Who won the Lions' Draft league last year?
46:30 - Nakia Cockatoo has been training well this pre-season.
49:25 - Roy wants more info on Joe Daniher.
51:45 - Alex Witherden was stoked with where he took Lachie Neale last year.
52:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
55:05 - Should Brodie Grundy improve his numbers this year without external factors such as his uni commitments?
57:45 - Could you play Rory Laird as a MID due to his DPP?
59:40 - Is a vanilla team a good way to go?

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