Our final episode in the Line by Line seires, Liam, Mel and Jono look at a few of the ruck options in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. Picking a ruck can often be the most decisive aspect of your AFLW Fantasy team structure, so do we pay the big bucks for the incredible Mim Strom? Or like previous seasons, are you better off diving down to the rich pool of rookie rucks that could offer substantial value?

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Introduction to the Ruck line: 0:00 - 4:14

Breaking down the Mim Strom decision: 4:15 - 7:42

The Chasing Pack of Premium Rucks: 7:43 - 19:51

Ongoing Ruck Battles & Rookies: 19:52 - 40:58

Wrap: 40:59 - 49:04

Despite some major lift shuffles 2024, Fremantle had an impressive season progressing to the Semis, and will be looking to back it up in Seaosn 2025 with the return of a number of key players from pregnancy and injury. Jono interviews 2024 breakout replacement player Tunishka Kikoak to hear how the Dockers are shaping up, and Mel and Liam have a long debate over the Top 5 Fantasy picks at this fascinating fantasy side.

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Fremantle Preview: 0:00 - 3:35

Tunisha Kikoak Interview: 3:36 - 18:50

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  18:51 - 37:01

Port Adelaide crushed all expectations last season managing to make a Preliminary Final on the back of some stunning upsets and an unlikely winning streak. Their game plan is also extremely unique, relying heavily on stoppages, contested possessions, and very few marks. Liam and Mel jumped onto the mics to breakdown how that will affect their fantasy prospects heading into 2025!

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Port Adelaide Preview: 0:00 - 6:56

Ash Woodland Interview: 6:57 - 16:31

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  16:32 - 36:25

The Essendon Bombers overcame a slow start and plenty of injuries in 2024 to reach finals for the second season in a row. But after failing to capitalise on their finals appearance yet again, are the Bombers ready to step up in 2025 or will this 'Groundhog Day' -esque season keep repeating? Liam interviews up & coming youngster Amy Gaylor, and Will delivers his top 5 most relevant fantasy picks for the coming season. 

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Essendon Bombers Preview: 0:00 - 3:53

Amy Gaylor Interview: 3:54 - 18:00

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  18:01 - 33:58

Next up in the Line by Line series, Will, Jono and Mel dissect the forward line - starting off with a juicy Top 5 Fantasy-relevant forwards that are all coming in well unerpriced courtest of their previous injury-affected seasons. Following the usual format, the gang chat through midpriced and cash cow options and finsh with their Season 2025 starting squad locks. 

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Intro to the Forward line: 00:00 - 2:41

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 2:42 - 16:52

Underpriced Premiums: 16:53 - 22:57

Mid-Priced Options: 22:58 - 33:01

Rookies: 33:02 - 42:30

Wrap: 42:31 - 45:02

Coming second in the Line by Line series, Jono, Liam and Will take on the challenge of our midfield options available in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. And of course, to answer the most pressing selection choice of the pre-season - do you need to start the breathtakingly expensive and yet undoubtedly prodigious Fantasy talent... Ebony Marinoff?

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Introduction to the Midfield line: 0:00 - 1:49

Breaking down the Ebony Marinoff decision: 1:50 - 9:59

Top 5 Fantasy picks: 10:00 - 21:53

Underpriced Premiums: 21:54 - 29:52

Mid-Priced Options: 29:53 - 39:07

Rookies: 39:08 - 45:15

Wrap: 45:16 - 52:06

Liam sets the scene with some TIGERLAND as Mel and Liam have a longer-than-usual chat about the Top 5 Fantasy picks at the Tigers this coming season. Will chats with Richmond defender Maddie Shevlin about the Tigers strong backline, what we might see in the wake of Eilish Sheerin's offseason departure and who to look out for in Season 2025!

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Richmond Preview: 0:00 - 3:48

Maddie Shevlin Interview: 3:49 - 15:30

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 15:31 - 36:55

The Melbourne Demons failed to make finals for the first time in the inaugural club's history, signifying the list transition occuring at the moment. After a season of disruption, can the Demons recapture the magic that brought them so much success in the last decade? Mel interviews defensive quarterback Maeve Chaplin, and Jono delivers his top 5 most relevant fantasy picks for the coming season.

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Melbourne Demons Preview: 0:00 - 3:18

Maeve Chaplin Interview: 3:19 - 15:06

Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  15:07 - 36:06

Free Kick's resident Geelong fan Will leads the discussion about the Cats' Fantasy prospects for 2025, after we get to hear an interesting conversation betwen Mel and defender Claudia Gunjaca. A lot of discussion to be had about the Geelong midfield's propsects for growth this season, including a number of well known premium scorers. 

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Setting the Scene: 0:00 - 4:30

Claudia Gunjaca Interview: 4:31 - 18:29

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:29 - 36:03

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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