AFL Fantasy with The Traders

There aren't too many coaches with more than one Fantasy hat in their collection, but Leigh Elder (aka Statesman) has two. The second came when he was agonisingly close to taking out the whole competition. In fact, he only lost by one kick. Statesman shares his story and delves into some of tips for Fantasy Classic this year but also chats another great love, Fantasy Draft.

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Episode guide
2:30 - Statesman takes a stroll down memory lane as he remembers playing the game without the reverse trades button.
5:15 - How one kick cost winning a car.
9:20 - Why Lachie Neale is over-priced.
12:50 - A vanilla squad is the way you should start the season.
15:40 - Make sure you stick with your premiums, they usually come good.
17:05 - Statesman is going cheap in the forward line.
18:00 - Some thoughts on analysing draft rankings for single season re-drafts and keeper leagues.
20:30 - Don't sleep on Jack Macrae in Draft this year.
22:45 - How doe the Lachie Whitfield injury affect Draft rankings?
24:15 - Tips for starting a Keeper League.
26:00 - Some players to avoid in your initial Keeper League draft.
28:10 - After picking your captain, wait on the MIDs and go hard on FWDs in this year's drafts.

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Calvin has been more prepared for this podcast than any of the 401 before it. He ploughs through some of his research, including his Scale of Hardness, as well as getting excited about one of his Crows, Jackson Hately. Plenty of questions are covered in a jam packed episode.
Episode guide
2:40 - Big news out of the weekend is the bruised liver for . What does it mean?Lachie Whitfield
8:00 - How will ' numbers look at the Hawks compared to the high-scoring Pies.Tom Phillips
10:50 - Calvin questions ' output at the Blues compared to the Giants.Zac Williams
14:40 - Special guest had a very impressive finish in Fantasy Classic a few years ago.Jackson Hately
16:30 - What role is Hately likely to play and what does he think he can average this season.
19:30 - is training with the midfielders.Rory Laird
23:00 - Calvin questions the stats in the NEAFL.
27:15 - The Scale of Hardness is broken out for the first time with Calvin running through the players who could benefit and struggle based on his research.
30:20 - Consider due to his early run looking good.Jeremy Cameron
32:00 - Maybe won't be the captain option in round one most coaches think he might me.Brodie Grundy
35:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
38:30 - The rookie issues are real and Roy reveals that he has just one player on field valued at under-$270k.
42:05 - Is this the year that mid-priced madness wins?
46:30 - vs .Jaidyn StephensonJeremy Cameron
49:20 - Can we pick more under-priced key forward than ever?
51:15 - vs .Toby NankervisOscar McInerney

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The first coach profiled in a new series is 2020 AFL Fantasy Classic champion Trent Sutcliffe. Roy, Calvin and Warnie quiz the Swans fan on his thoughts for the new season with a look at some strategy and particular players he's keen, and not so keen, on. Calvin is excited to hear what got Trent over the line for his win.
Episode guide
2:25 - We hear the story of his AFL Fantasy Classic overall win with thanks to some unlikely first year players.
4:45 - The apparent lack of basement priced rookies may mean a different strategy this season.
7:10 - Although it's likely Trent will be looking for value from most players, he reinforces the need for a skipper.
9:00 - If Lance Franklin is playing round one, he's a lock but there's some trepidation around picking Jeremy Cameron and Joe Daniher despite their value.
10:15 - Rowan Marshall's RUC/FWD status could be the key to the ruck strategy this year.
12:00 - Tips on what Fantasy coaches can be doing during the pre-season.
13:45 - Could there be a better option at the Crows than Jackson Hately?
15:30 - Ranking Stephen Coniglio, Sam Walsh and Patrick Cripps.
17:00 - What structure of premiums, mid-pricers and rookies does Trent recommend.
18:15 - Why you shouldn't start with Jake Lloyd.

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The Traders are well and truly in the middle of their AFL Fantasy pre-season for 2021 following their bumper club preview series which saw all 18 clubs analysed over the last five weeks. Roy, Calvin and Warnie caught up to chat through the news coming out of each club including who's flying, the track burners, injury updates and discuss the players they missed - or changed their mind on - after recording the recent preview podcasts.
Episode guide
2:00 - The new-look AAMI Community Series has just one game per club this year. What does it mean for Fantasy coaches?
4:05 - Get your trades ready for the mandatory 12-day break will be enforced for players who are concussed.
6:50 - looks to be a good DEF option as he's training with the midfield group.Wayne Milera
8:30 - A late bench selection in Draft of could prove a win if he plays off half-back.Jack Ziebell
11:30 - hasn't joined the main group as yet and it has Calvin taking him out of his side.Tom Mitchell
13:15 - The most popular selection in Fantasy Classic is . Is there any worry that he isn't into full training as yet?Matt Rowell
16:20 - After missing in the club preview, Calvin is keen to slot him in the backline.Hayden Young
19:55 - Maybe should be higher on the watchlist.Stephen Coniglio
23:00 - A move back to the midfield makes up to 30 points underpriced.James Harmes
24:40 - An update, of sorts, on the Bulldogs' midfielders.
29:30 - How's tracking at the Eagles?Alex Witherden
31:45 - Can be a mid-priced FWD option if he gets the midfield clock that's been touted?Jordan De Goey
35:00 - In the Lions' intra-club match, kicked four goals.Joe Daniher
39:20 - There are a few injury concerns at the Cats from some Fantasy relevant players.
44:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
47:20 - Can you start all three of , and ?Joe DaniherLance FranklinJeremy Cameron
53:20 - Is going to benefit from Heath Shaw and Zac Williams moving on from the Giants.Lachie Ash
55:00 - How important is it to have 'fully-priced' players in our team, especially for captaincy?

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Warnie runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Tigers.
Episode guide
0:55 - is still a MID/FWD and you get what you pay for.Dustin Martin
3:00 - Consider a discounted who is well over $100k cheaper than his best.Dion Prestia
5:05 - Calvin throws in some impressive numbers for mid-priced ruckman .Toby Nankervis
8:15 - Bump up your Draft rankings.Bachar Houli
11:35 - had a midfield role in the second half of the season.Shai Bolton
12:00 - Rookies worth having on the radar are and .Riley Collier-DawkinsThomson Dow

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Roy runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Cats.
Episode guide
0:45 - Now that is a MID/FWD, is he a must-have?Patrick Dangerfield
2:35 - is a lock in Roy's team.Jeremy Cameron
5:10 - Consider selecting as a safe player.Tom Stewart
7:30 - The boys re surprised that is the most expensive Cat.Cam Guthrie
9:50 - Don't forget about when compiling your DEF rankings in Draft.Jordan Clark

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Calvin runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Power.
Episode guide
2:00 - Is back to his piggish best?Tom Rockliff
4:40 - Calvin has on his rookie radar.Jackson Mead
5:35 - Also pop on your watchlist.Miles Bergman
6:30 - Surprisingly, is a popular selection from the Power. The boys question why that's the case.Orazio Fantasia
7:20 - Which young gun is the bet? or .Connor RozeeZak Butters

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Warnie runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Lions.
Episode guide
0:50 - should be your first MID taken in Draft, but he could be a bit too expensive in Classic.Lachie Neale
4:00 - The Lions' midfielders were good including , and .Jarryd LyonsHugh McCluggageJarrod Berry
4:50 - Almost 30 points under his best, is a serious Classic option and could be a massive Draft sleeper.Joe Daniher
7:45 - could be a serious cash cow at $243k.Nakia Cockatoo
9:35 - Holding down the No. 1 ruck spot, should be a mid-80 averaging ruckman allowing you to punt your rucks in Draft.Oscar McInerney
12:20 - only played one game last year, but after averaging 113 in the U18 Champs, he has to be on your watchlist at $186k.Deven Robertson
14:50 - The boys wonder whether the commissioner of the Brisbane Lions' Draft league, , will add spoils to their competition this year.Harris Andrews

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Roy runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Saints.
Episode guide
1:20 - is a tackling machine.Jack Steele
3:20 - Maybe you could slot in as a FWD?Rowan Marshall
6:10 - After serves his two game suspension, we should see an improvement from last season.Brad Crouch
7:30 - has some pig-like numbers as a junior... does he get midfield time at his new club?Jack Higgins
9:10 - Bump up the draft rankings following his training reports.Dan Hannebery
11:20 - Will we see the breakout we've been waiting for from ?Hunter Clark

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Calvin runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Pies.
Episode guide
1:25 - How do ' numbers look with Adam Treloar out of the side?Taylor Adams
4:15 - Calvin has inside word that will be in the best 22.Will Kelly
5:30 - is the second most selected ruck and with good reason.Brodie Grundy
6:40 - Could having as a RUC/FWD swingman be a good option?Max Lynch
8:00 - was delivering epic numbers last season before injury.Jeremy Howe
9:50 - There hasn't been too many players better than over the years.Scott Pendlebury
11:45 - Roy is still scarred by .Jack Crisp
13:00 - Is a no-go?Jordan De Goey
16:30 - It is suggested that isn't a lock for the Pies' 22.Brayden Sier

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