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Round 14 Preview - Upgrade Now or Fall Behind - AFL Fantasy 2026


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The bye rounds are entering their most important stage, and coaches are running out of time to get their teams in shape for the run home. With cash generation slowing, premiums coming off their bye, and Round 17 post-bye structures starting to take shape, every trade matters more than ever. 

This week, the boys review their Round 13 scores, rankings and team values, while discussing the biggest winners and losers from the weekend. There’s plenty of debate around trade strategy, premium targets, rookie downgrades and whether coaches should be focusing on value or pushing aggressively towards a completed side. 

The episode also covers Brownlow votes, flops of the week, injury news, trade plans and the key players fantasy coaches should be targeting from teams coming off their bye. Plus, the lads discuss the importance of planning ahead for hard Round 16 bye week, and avoiding the mistakes that could derail your season. 

With only a handful of weeks remaining before teams should be close to complete, this is the time to separate yourself from the pack and set up for a strong finish to the fantasy season. 

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