Fantasy Footy is back for 2026 and for many, it was a stark reminder of the torture this game puts us through… but we love it and we wouldn’t have it any other way! The game was fast, transition players feasted whilst the rucks and inside midfielders really struggled to score like we are used to. There is plenty to discuss!

In this episode, a full panel is on deck this week to review round 1. The lads discuss their rounds and the key decisions they made, talk about the key topics of Errol trade outs, trading strategy around rookie options and key players losing value as well as answering a stack of listener questions. We say it every year, the rankings at round 1 are always skewed due to rookie roulette and the real grind starts this week navigating the season and trading your way to success!

PODPOD Team Names

Holmesy - Holmesysheroes

Lewy - Hawk Tuah (Pittonet Thang)

Harmey - Hirdy’s Heroes

Sam - Mandaclawrian FC

Jordy - AIRJORDAN

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Ask me on Qu

• Podpodafl has once again partnered with Qu platforms in 2026 to help answer your afl fantasy questions
• During the season - Selby and Holmesy will be recording a podcast late in the week to answer general questions and themes
• For a guaranteed answer and to help support the PODPOD, for a small fee you have  the ability to have a personalised audio response to your afl fantasy questions
• There is the ability for full team reviews, questions on individual players and during the season there is the ability to ask trade questions, vc/c options and many more
• Head to https://askmeonqu.com/podpodafl now!

The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:

• Weekly pod with Selby and Xavier Ellis
• Thursday night pod with Holmesy and Selby after teams are released
• Player stats
• Team stats
• Market Share
• CBA analysis
• Much more!

The guide is now live! A must have for any serious Fantasy coach head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/ to subscribe in-season now!

Follow us on X:

The PODPOD: @podpodAFL

Holmesy: @Holmesysheroes

Lewy: @AFLewy

Harmey: @jonharmey

Sam: @grillis03

Jordy: @jordandsena

Dossy: @HKdos