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Fantasy midfielders: Back to guns and rookies?

02.07.2024 - By AFLPlay

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The midfield is where bulk AFL Fantasy points are scored. Roy, Calvin and Warnie run through the key players who will help us structure our teams with a bit of a look at the old school Guns 'n' Rookies strategy in vogue. The boys catch up with Rory Laird for a chat about the Crows.

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Episode guide

2:10 - Roy is looking at shifting his midfield structure due to the early byes.

4:40 - The midfield is where we're going to get the most sub-$300k players who we're willing to play on field.

6:00 - Zak Butters is a gift at under $900k.

8:30 - Why does Warnie have Zach Merrett in his side?

10:20 - "Why can't I go with Bont?" - Calvin doesn't listen to the other boys about starting with Marcus Bontempelli.

14:00 - Let's not be concerned with the number of midfielders for Fremantle and just start with Andrew Brayshaw as a safe 110 guy.

15:20 - Luke Davies-Uniacke appears to offer value.

20:30 - There are a few rookies worth watching and Matt Roberts has entered the conversation.

25:00 - Can you consider Errol Gulden?

27:48 - Adelaide midfielder Rory Laird joins the show.

30:00 - Who are the key midfielders for the Crows?

34:05 - Laird was surprised it took so long for clubs to put attention into Jordan Dawson.

37:10 - Can Lairdy get Nicksy to look after Fantasy coaches?

39:15 - Roy names his top eight midfielders as part of his Rollin' 22.

43:15 - Sam Walsh comes in at seven in the midfield rankings.

46:00 - Which midfielders may add DPP ahead of round seven?

49:20 - Ollie Wines is a "massive bargain" in Draft.

50:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

53:30 - How many under-priced players with the early bye can you have?

57:10 - Are there any players over $900k considered as value?

59:40 - Is it ok to go with four players over $1m and four rookies?

1:03:15 - Karl Amon or Cam Guthrie?

1:05:25 - Kangaroo Jy Simpkin deserves to be considered.

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