The boys are back, and technical difficulties mean that I can't edit out Ryan's coughing, and his daughter in the background, so apologies for that.

The bye rounds are finally behind us, but now comes the most important stretch of the AFL Fantasy season.

This week the boys review Round 17, compare rankings, cash generation and team values before setting their sights on Round 18. We hand out Brownlow votes, call out the biggest Fantasy flops, and break down the hottest trade targets heading into another crucial week.

We also dive into whether Tim English owners have finally had enough, discuss Whitfield's concussion, Xerri's struggles, the best rookie options including Oliver Francou and Noah Mraz, and which premiums should be at the top of your shopping list.

Plus, we reveal our own trades, debate each other's decisions, and set our overall ranking goals for the run home.

The bye rounds are finally behind us and the run home has officially begun. After weeks of navigating missing players, injuries and difficult trade decisions, coaches can finally focus on building their best 22 and making a charge up the rankings. 

This week, the boys break down their Round 16 scores, rankings and team values, while looking back at how each coach navigated the bye rounds. There is plenty of discussion around the biggest ranking movers, the trade strategies that worked, and the decisions that may have cost coaches valuable ground. 

The episode also covers the latest injury news, including Brent Daniels and Tom De Koning, along with the most traded players heading into Round 17. The lads debate premium targets such as Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Rowan Marshall and Sam Durham, while also discussing downgrade options and how to finish off your completed team. 

Plus, Brownlow votes, flops of the week and Just The Tips all return as the boys look ahead to a huge Round 17 and the start of the run home. If you're looking to make up ground and set your team up for the final stretch of the season, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 

Note: Hawko was tuning in from Soeul last night, and due to that, the last 18mins of his audio is currently missing. You may hear some empty gaps when he's talking during the last 18mins of the podcast. Will rectify this if possible.

The final bye round is here, and for many AFL Fantasy coaches, this is the week that could shape the rest of the season. Rankings are tightening, finding cash generation to complete your team is harder, and every trade carries more weight than ever before. 

This week, the full crew is back together as the boys break down their Round 15 scores, rankings and team values, while discussing how they're planning to attack the final week of the byes. There is plenty of debate around premium targets, value picks, and whether coaches should be chasing points or building towards a completed team. 

The episode also dives into the biggest trade decisions of the week, including Jordan De Goey, Sam Durham, Luke Jackson and Jordan Dawson, while touching on injury concerns around Sinclair, Xerri and Tom De Koning. The boys also hand out Brownlow votes, call out the biggest flops of the round, and debate the players who could make or break the run home. 

Plus, Just The Tips returns as the lads make their Round 16 predictions and look ahead to what promises to be a huge second half of the fantasy season. If you're looking to finish the bye rounds strongly and set yourself up for a charge home, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 

The bye rounds are nearly behind us, but AFL Fantasy coaches still have some massive decisions to make before the run home begins. With rankings continuing to shift, premiums coming off their bye, and cash generation slowing down, every trade is becoming more important than ever. 

This week, Josh and Croxy go it alone with Hawko overseas and Ryan sidelined, breaking down their Round 14 scores, rankings and team values as they look to navigate the second last week of the byes. 

The boys discuss the standout performers from the round, hand out Brownlow votes, call out the biggest flops, and analyse the players who are helping, or hurting, fantasy coaches right now. 

There is also a deep dive into the most traded players, including whether Jordan Dawson is worth paying top dollar for, the appeal of premium defenders like Whitfield, Ash and Noble, and the value options emerging across every line. 

The lads also discuss trade plans, injury concerns, rookie cash cows and the key decisions coaches need to make before Round 15 lockout. 

Plus, Just the Tips returns as the boys predict the winners for Round 15 and look ahead to what could be a crucial week for coaches trying to set themselves up for the second half of the fantasy season.

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. 

The first mid season bye round is behind us, but scores were lower than ever and coaches everywhere felt the impact. With only 30 players across the competition scoring over 100, Round 12 proved just how important squad depth and trade strategy have become. 

This week, the boys break down their scores, rankings and team values as the bye rounds continue to test AFL Fantasy coaches. There is plenty of discussion around trade plans, premium targets coming off their bye, rookie downgrade options and how to approach the next few weeks without sacrificing your long-term structure.

The episode also covers the fallout from Sam Flanders' season-ending injury, the most traded players in and out, Brownlow votes, flops of the week, injury news and the key decisions coaches need to make heading into Round 13.

Plus, Just the Tips returns as the boys predict another huge round of AFL action and try to find an edge during the most important period of the fantasy season. 

The bye rounds are here and rankings are starting to shift quickly. Cash generation is slowing down, premiums are underperforming, and trade decisions are becoming more important than ever.

This week on The Lockout Podcast, the boys break down everything from Round 11, including failed captain picks, rookie decisions, and the player everyone is rage trading after another horror score.

We discuss the best upgrade targets, rookie downgrade options, and how coaches should approach the next few weeks with the bye rounds now in full swing. There’s also a look at injury concerns, returning premiums, and which mid-season draft players could become fantasy relevant.

The episode also features Brownlow votes, flops of the week, trade strategy discussion, and plenty of debate around how aggressive coaches should be with the extra trades during the bye rounds.

If you’re trying to survive the byes, build cash, and complete your team before the run home, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Hi all, apologies for the late release time, and also the sound quality, we had some technical difficulties recording, and Ryan the bloke that was remote and could hear the issues, didn't let us know what was going on... So yeah, enjoy the episode, and we will see you next week!

The usual Brownlow, flop, trash talk and trade targets all feature in this episode, sort our shit out is back, and Croxy's Buy Hold Sell makes another appearance. We round the episode out with Just the Tips as always! 

Take care, see you next week for the mid season byes! 

Round 9 delivered absolute chaos for AFL Fantasy coaches, so many coaches falling to scores in the 18 and 19 hundreds. 

Don't fear, boys are back to break it all down looking into Round 10, with premiums underperforming, cash generation slowing rapidly, and injuries piling up across the competition, trade season is becoming tougher than ever.

In this episode, the lads review their scores, rankings, Brownlow votes, flops of the week, and the players driving coaches insane right now. There’s also plenty of discussion around the biggest trade targets heading into Round 10, rookie downgrade options, injury carnage, and the key strategy decisions coaches need to make before the byes arrive.

The boys also dive into trade dilemmas surrounding names like Bontempelli, Rachelle, Steele, McAndrew and more, while “Sort Your Sh*t Out” returns with some brutal calls for struggling players and teams.

Plus, there are concerns around three massive potential late outs that could completely shake up fantasy plans heading into lockout.

If you’re trying to survive upgrade season, navigate the chaos, and keep climbing rankings, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, the boys break down Round 8 and prepare for a massive Round 9 in AFL Fantasy. 

With cash generation beginning to dry up and premiums continuing to let coaches down, the pressure is mounting to make the right upgrade decisions before rankings get away.

The lads discuss the best trade targets, rookie dilemmas, injury concerns, and which underperforming premos may finally need to go. There’s also plenty of discussion around bye planning, role changes, and the players shaping the competition heading into the next stage of the season.

Plus Brownlow votes, flops of the week, “Sort Your Sh*t Out” but from Josh, Buy Hold Sell, and all the strategy you need before Round 9 lockout.