In the first instalment of the Line by Line series, Liam, Mel and Will deep dive on the Defenders available in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. In what shapes as the most difficult line to pick this preseasons, the gang focus in on a few players that might save us as we navigate the minefield that is Defenders.

Intro to the Defender Line: 00:00 - 3:14

Top 5 Fantasy picks: 3:15 - 12:28 

Underpriced Premiums: 12:29 - 21:14

Mid-Priced Options: 21:15 - 28:17

Rookies: 28:18 - 38:00

Wrap: 38:01 - 38:39

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Excited to get involved with AFLW Fantasy in Season 2025 but not sure how to approach the game? Mel and Jono have a laugh as they jam on the some of the basic strategies of AFLW Fantasy, what to think about when picking players, and how your Trade Plan might evolve over the season. 

If you're brand new to AFLW Fantasy, check out the How To article at afl.com.au/aflw/news to get up to speed on the basics, and then head on over to aflwfantasy.afl to draft your starting squad.

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St Kilda came out hot in Season 2024 and saw some of it's younger talent develop in leaps and bounds, putting them in a really exciting position for 2025 where they will be hoping for their maiden finals appearance. Jono chats with breakout defender Serene Watson on some of the Saints big offseason recruiting moves and much more, and Will chats to Mel about his Top 5 Fantasy picks.

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St Kilda Preview: 0:00 - 2:43

Serene Watson Interview: 2:44 - 21:39

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 21:40 - 31:37

The Western Bulldogs rebounded from a disappointing 2023 season to deliver a four win season full of hope under new coach Tamara Hyett - but how will they add an offensive edge in 2025? Will interviews Bulldogs young gun Jess Fitzgerald, and Jono delivers his top 5 most fantasy picks for the coming season.

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Western Bulldogs Preview: 0:00 - 4:30

Jess Fitzgerald Interview: 4:31 - 18:58

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  18:59 - 30:17

The official AFLW Fantasy game has launched for season 2025! Join the Free Kick team of Jono, Will and Liam (sadly missing the travelling Mel) as they chat through the AFLW Fantasy platform and what caught their attention for the 2025 AFLW season ahead.

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Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl 

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Optimism is high at West Coast in 2025, with the signing of AFLW legend Daisy Pearce as their new coach delivering the Eagles their best season yet! Jono interviews Eagles star Emma Swanson, and Mel delivers her top 5 most fantasy picks for the coming season.

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West Coast Eagles Preview: 0:00 - 3:29

Emma Swanson Interview: 3:30 - 19:35

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  19:36 - 32:45

2024 marked Carlton's second year under head coach Mathew Buck, and Blues fans started to get a glimpse of what this young side might be aiming for in the future. In Free Kick's Carlton Preview, Liam hosts a energy-packed interview with Lily Goss and Jono presents his top 5 most relevant fantasy picks for the coming season. 

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Carlton Blues Preview: 0:00 - 5:19

Lily Goss Interview: 5:20 - 21:50

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  21:51 - 31:37

An injury-riddled Season 2024 left the Swans lower down the ladder than expected after their huge 2023 campaign, but that creates plenty of very exciting footy and fantasy opportunities for the club in 2025! Liam interviews the Swans co-captain Lucy McEvoy, and Jono presents his top 5 most relevant fantasy picks for the coming season. 

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Sydney Season 2025 Preview: 0:00 - 2:50

Lucy McEvoy interview: 2:51 - 25:26

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 25:27 - 34:50

The Giants failed to move the needle in Season 2024, but with another pre-season of game plan implementation and some shrewd moves at the trade table, the Giants are ready to go again in 2025! Jono interviews the Giant's vice-captain Katherine Smith, and Will presents his top 5 most relevant fantasy picks for the coming season. 

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Greater Western Sydney Giants Preview: 0:00 - 2:06

Katherine Smith Interview: 2:07 - 18:17

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  18:18 - 29:21

An underwhelming Season 2024 left the Suns disappointed near the bottom of the ladder after an impressive 2023 campaign, but with a new coach and massive draft haul, the Suns look ready to rebound! Mel interviews the Suns up & coming jet Taya Oliver, and Will presents his top 5 most relevant fantasy picks for the coming season. 

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Gold Coast Suns Pre-season Review: 0:00 - 2:19

Taya Oliver Interview: 2:20 - 17:17

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  17:18 - 27:54