If you thought Andrew had been whinging this season, you haven’t seen anything yet… tonight takes it to a whole new level. After a heartbreaking result on the weekend, Andrew is still trying to recover, but he wasn’t the only one suffering. Round results across the leagues produced several nail-biters and a few outcomes that could have a big impact on the finals race.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, Steve and I also discuss whether any coaches are preparing a blockbuster move to shake up the competition before the window closes.

Plenty of drama, plenty of speculation, and maybe a little bit of therapy for Andrew along the way. 

We missed last week because life got in the way, and it nearly happened again this week—but we’ve squeezed in a pod before the round starts and lockout hits. As always, Steve and I take our usual tour through the Original League, Super League, and the latest Cup competition results and storylines. We discuss the teams building momentum, those hanging on in the race for finals, and the latest twists across the competitions.

We also start with a quick game of 23-0 over at 23-0.com, putting our football knowledge to the test and seeing how we stack up.

This is one for all managers to listen to! We kick things off this week by diving into the Mid-Season Draft and the major rule changes surrounding the move to a keeper format, including the removal of Rookie, Veteran, and Project Players from the free keeper system.

It’s a change that could have a massive impact on how coaches build their lists moving forward, and Steve and I discuss what it means for drafting strategy, player value, and long-term planning across the leagues.

It’s also been a few weeks since the last podcast, so there’s plenty to catch up on. Along with the draft discussion, we still take our usual look across the Original League and Super League, as well as the latest results and storylines from the Cup competitions. There’s a lot happening across AFR right now, and this episode could shape the way managers approach the future of their clubs.

Round 6 delivered some of the closest contests we’ve seen all season in the Original League, with matches going right down to the wire and every point proving crucial. Meanwhile in the Super League, the ladder is tightening up nicely, with results starting to bunch teams together and making every win even more valuable as the season begins to take shape.

Steve and I break down all the results, key performances, and where each competition now sits after another huge week of AFR action.

This season is quickly becoming a pressure cooker.

Round 5 is complete… and it’s fair to say Caple has officially had enough of this stupid game. Between injuries, underperformers, and the usual fantasy heartbreak, patience is wearing very thin.

Despite the weekly frustration, Steve and I still take a look at all the Round 5 results across the Original League and Super League, breaking down the close contests, the big scorers, and which coaches are somehow still enjoying themselves.

Another week, another dose of fantasy pain. 

Round 4 delivered exactly what you want—tight contests and big scores across the board. After a chaotic start to the season, things are starting to settle, but the competition is as fierce as ever. Steve and I break down all the Round 4 results from the Original League and Super League, highlighting the nail-biters, standout performances, and the teams beginning to build real momentum.
🎙 Episode Chapters:📌 (00:35) – Intro and Trends We’ve Noticed

📌 (03:54) – Original League Round 4 Recap

📌 (29 :18) – Super League Round 4 Recap

📌 (51:06) – Champions League Review

📌 (59:48) – Round 5 Preview

The season is heating up—plenty to like this week!

Round 3 turned into a bit of a shocker across the leagues, with injuries really starting to bite. Even with the expanded rosters this year, it didn’t feel like enough as teams struggled to field their best sides. Steve and I break down all the Round 3 results from both the Original League and Super League, looking at how injuries are shaping the ladder early and which teams are managing to survive the chaos.

🎙 Episode Chapters:
📌 (00:35) – Round 3 Reality Check: Injuries Hit Hard

📌 (01:15) – Original League Results & Key Impacts

📌 (22:17) – Super League Results & Standouts

📌 (46:06) – AFR Cup Recap

📌 (48:34) – Round 4 Preview

It’s already becoming a battle of depth—who can hang on?

Round 3 turned into a bit of a shocker across the leagues, with injuries really starting to bite. Even with the expanded rosters this year, it didn’t feel like enough as teams struggled to field their best sides. Steve and I break down all the Round 3 results from both the Original League and Super League, looking at how injuries are shaping the ladder early and which teams are managing to survive the chaos.

🎙 Episode Chapters:
📌 (00:35) – Round 3 Reality Check: Injuries Hit Hard

📌 (01:15) – Original League Results & Key Impacts

📌 (22:17) – Super League Results & Standouts

📌 (46:06) – AFR Cup Recap

📌 (48:34) – Round 4 Preview

It’s already becoming a battle of depth—who can hang on?

Round 2 is done, and somehow the selection headaches got even worse! It honestly felt like teams had more players available during the bye weekends than what we were dealing with this week.

Steve and I break down all the Round 2 results across the Original League and Super League, looking at how teams managed the chaos, who found a way to score despite the thin benches, and who’s already feeling the early-season squeeze.

🎙 Episode Chapters:

📌 (00:35) – Round 2 Chaos: Where Did All the Players Go?

📌 (03:04) – Original League Round 2 Results

📌 (26:55) – Super League Round 2 Results

📌 (52:28) – Cup Comp Review

📌 (59:16) – Round 3 Preview

It’s messy, unpredictable, and already full of storylines—welcome to 2026! ⚽😅 #AFRevolution #Round2 #ByeChaos #KeeperAFL

Round 1 is in the books—although it already feels like it happened about six weeks ago! Early-season byes have thrown a bit of chaos into the mix (seriously… who thought that was a good idea?), but the good news is once we hit Round 4, it’s full steam ahead.

This week, Steve and I break down all the Round 1 results across both the Original League and Super League, looking at early standouts, surprises, and what we can actually take away from a disrupted opening round.

🎙 Episode Chapters:

📌 00:35 – Round 1 Feels Like a Lifetime Ago

📌 09:26 – Original League Round 1 Results

📌 31:09 – Super League Round 1 Results

📌 53:24 – Champions League Round Up

Strap in—season 2026 is underway (kind of)! #AFRevolution #Round1 #KeeperFantasy