Lystics AFL Podcast

The AFL have a problem, they are addicted to gambling. The AFL as an organisation is hooked on betting advertising revenues, it has current and past players who's lives are being significantly effected by gambling problems, and young Stephenson has just been found gambling on himself. We explore the issue and implore the AFL to take a stance now before more damage is done.

What, Where, Who, Why.

That's what we address in this podcast. We look at a range of issues that are making headlines in AFL recruiting and list management at this time of year, and why taking the time to open reflect and contemplate them is important.

What's Tim Kelly worth?

Where did clubs fail in assessing Sydney Stack?

Who are the top 10 draft prospects right now?

Why understanding mental health is so important in the AFL and in life.

Since last week's episode, Brendon Bolton has also felt the full force of pressure. This episode is Part 2 of the series, and looks a who else in the football world is under pressure. It doesn't have to be pressure to keep a job, it may be because a club has performed so well for so long that we expect them to keep it up. We go through the bottom 9 clubs this week, in ladder order.

Brad Scott's departure has as all thinking, who else in the football world is under pressure. It doesn't have to be pressure to keep a job, it may be because a club has performed so well for so long that we expect them to keep it up. We go through the first 9 clubs this week, in ladder order, with the next 9 to come.

The Mid-season draft is almost upon us, so we thought we'd get this episode out a little early so you can study up!

We take a look at strategies that clubs could take, and what the real benefits of the mid-season draft are. We also look at the top prospects that should be considered for your club.

In a few weeks time the byes are starting, and over that period of 3 weeks, six teams will have a week off each round. If you haven't thought too much about it until now, it's time to change that. These next few weeks are absolutely critical to ensure you don't make a mistake that'll ultimately cost you a donut or two during the byes. Listen in and take the learnings on board if you want to finish the byes with a higher ranking than you started.

Our biggest passion at Lystics is player movement, so we decided to take an early look at which players each clubs could be targeting in the coming offseason. Where will players like Tom Liberatore, Jack Billings, Zac Jones, Aaron Francis, and Hugh Greenwood end up?

Now that AFL Clubs can trade during the draft, they are far more exposed to overpaying for a prospect, as they can trade up for someone they believe is slipping, typically paying a premium for the pleasure. This podcast is a thought exercise, using one high profile live trade from the 2018 AFL Draft, and searching for a better way to assess the value of a prospect that's sliding.

This is the 2nd part of a 2 part episode, where we look at alternative fixtures that could drive a fairer and more interesting competition. This episode also covers some of our thoughts and feelings on a lottery draft.

Lystics proudly supports Beyond Blue to help them to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in Australia. There are three ways to access the Beyond Blue service:

· Call 1300 22 4636, any time of the day or night

· Send an email via the Beyond Blue website

· Select the web chat option on the Beyond Blue website, www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport, available between 3pm and 12am (AEST), seven days a week.

In this 2 part episode, we look at how and why the AFL fixture is structured the way it is, and explore some simple ways that the current draw could be adjusted to make it fairer for all. Part 2 will look at alternative fixtures that could drive a fairer and more interested competition.

Lystics proudly supports Beyond Blue to help them to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in Australia. There are three ways to access the Beyond Blue service:

· Call 1300 22 4636, any time of the day or night

· Send an email via the Beyond Blue website

· Select the web chat option on the Beyond Blue website, www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport, available between 3pm and 12am (AEST), seven days a week.