The Lockout Podcast

Round 7 is here and the season just keeps getting interesting, the boys break down everything you need to know heading into the next rolling lockout.

We review Round 6, covering our scores, ranking movements and where our teams sit as upgrade season ramps up. From there, we hand out Brownlow votes, call out the biggest flops of the week, and reflect on some trades that didn’t quite go to plan.

We also run through the key trade trends across the competition, the most traded in and out players, and what moves you should be considering as cash generation slows and upgrades become crucial.

With injuries continuing to hit hard, we break down all the latest news and what it means for your team heading into Round 7.

We wrap things up with our trades for the week and finish with Just the Tips as we preview every game for Round 7.

Tune in now and get set before the next lockout.

Be sure to checkout a special episode interviewing Sam of Peregrin Touk, this episode will be released shortly after this Round 7 Preview as we get insights from a coach who made it all the way to 2nd, and finished 17th overall last season.

In this episode of The Lockout Podcast, the boys are back at Croxy’s round table to break down a chaotic week of AFL Fantasy, with Ryan missing but the show pushing on as usual. 

Round 5 brought plenty of carnage across the competition, and for the first time this season, Croxy is the bride not the bridesmaid, with the highest score on the Pod. 

We go through our scores, rankings, and cash generation as price growth begins to slow across the competition. The team also runs through their Brownlow votes for the week, highlights the biggest disappointments, and Hawko brings back the fan favourite “Sort Your Sh*t Out” segment.

Looking ahead to Round 6, the boys discuss key trade targets, rookies on the rise, and how to navigate the growing list of injuries impacting teams. We also share their early trade plans, provide insights into player roles and value, and finish with their tips for the upcoming round.

The episode also sets the stage for next week, where a special guest Sam Coach of "Peregrin Touk" who finished 17th overall last season will join the podcast to share insights. 

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I feel like it's been this way every week so far this season, but Round 4 delivered once again, more carnage, and the boys are here to break it all down.

We dive into how each coach fared, including a rollercoaster week that saw Vice Captain and Captains going MIA, late outs, and again MORE injures! 

While Ryan surged into the top 1% of all fantasy coaches, Josh is having a meltdown scoring the lowest on the pod AGAIN this week.

We unpack all the key talking points from the round, including what went wrong and which players cost coaches heavily, as well as the standouts who delivered and shaped rankings across the competition. We also hand out Brownlow votes and call out the biggest flops of the week.

The episode covers key trade decisions, including the balance between rage trades and smart upgrade strategies, along with insights into cash generation and overall team value. We also discuss the latest injuries and suspensions, and what they mean moving forward.

With upgrade season now officially underway, we break down the most traded players, the best cash cows to target, and the crucial decisions you need to make ahead of the next round.

We also bring back Just the Tips, where we attempt to pick winners and bounce back from a tough week.

If your team took a hit this round, you are not alone, but this is where seasons can turn around. It's onto best 22 this week, so make sure you are prepared, you can't hide those 4 worst on field scores anymore!

Tune in now and get ahead before the next lockout.

Round 3 is in the books and the boys break down everything you need to know heading into Round 4 of AFL Fantasy.

From big score swings to rising team values, we take a look at where each coach sits after three rounds and what it means for your team moving forward. There’s plenty to unpack with trade decisions, role changes and early season trends starting to emerge.

We dive into the key talking points including the most traded players, who’s on the chopping block, and which value picks are still worth chasing. Plus, we cover injuries, suspensions and how they impact your strategy over the next few weeks.

The crew also run through their trades for Round 4, discuss whether to hold or move on from under performers, and highlight potential upgrade targets as we shift into upgrade season.

To wrap it up, we give our tips for the round and help you get ahead before the bye rounds end.

If you’re serious about climbing the rankings, this is the episode you need.

Round 2 delivered absolute chaos, injuries everywhere, forced trades coming up this week, and massive swings in rankings… but one man stood above it all.

Hawko explodes into the top 100 for Round 2, ranked 93rd in the entire competition, leading the charge for The Lockout Podcast after a huge 1905 score and a massive climb up the ranks. 

The boys break down all the key takeaways from Round 2, including:

• Winners and losers from a brutal injury week
• Brownlow votes and the biggest flops
• Early trade strategies and must move players
• Cash generation vs chasing points
• Key buys, holds and sells heading into Round 3

If your team is cooked, climbing, or somewhere in between, this episode gives you the edge heading into a crucial early round.

The 2026 AFL Fantasy season is officially underway and Round 1 delivered chaos, cash generation and plenty of early headaches.

We break down our Round 1 scores, rankings and biggest takeaways, including who’s flying, who’s already in trouble and how our teams are shaping moving forward. The boys run through Brownlow votes, flops of the week and the early trade decisions that could define your season.

We also dive deep into the most traded players, rookie cash cows you must have, injury news and role changes that are already impacting Fantasy relevance. Plus, a full preview of Round 2 with match predictions and key players to watch.

If you're chasing early rank, building cash or trying to fix Round 1 mistakes, this is a must-listen episode.

The AFL Fantasy season is officially underway and we’ve finally got some real data to work with.

In this episode of The Lockout Podcast, we dive into Round 0 and what it actually means for Fantasy coaches heading into Round 1.

We break down the big scoring trends, what surprised us, and which players and roles look very different from what we expected in preseason.

In this episode we cover:

📊 Round 0 scoring takeaways - What the numbers actually told us and what you need to consider

👀 Role changes & usage that could impact Fantasy scoring - Did a boom score from Houston mean he needs to be picked

📈 Players who look like early-season value

⚠️ Warning signs from Round 0 performances

🔁 How it changes our approach to Round 1

And to finish the episode…

🏉 Just the Tips - our tips for the Round 1 AFL matches

Whether you’re locking in your team for Round 1 or trying to work out what Round 0 actually meant, this episode will help you make sense of the first real Fantasy data of the season.

In Episode 20 of The Lockout Podcast, the boys break down the most important part of AFL Fantasy team building: foundation picks and smokies. These are the players we are locking into our teams with full conviction, and the sleepers sitting right on the edge as potential Point of Difference selections that could hit, but also could bust!

We go position by position through defence, midfield, ruck and forward, discussing why certain premiums and value picks are must haves, how preseason roles and fixtures are shaping decisions, and which lower owned players could emerge as breakout options in 2026. The discussion also dives into early byes, injury risk, cash generation, and why having a clear reason for every pick in your side matters more than chasing pre-season hype.

If you’re finalising your structure, debating set and forget options, or looking for smart differentials without going full left field, this episode will help you lock in your team with confidence heading into the season.

Our club specific previews are done, and now the team selection grind is officially on.

In this episode of The Lockout Podcast, we dive deep into rookie picks, mid-priced options, and PODs (Players of Difference) to help you build a competitive AFL Fantasy side beyond the vanilla selections.

We break down the two main strategies, guns & rookies vs mid-price madness, while running through under 400k rookies, value picks in the 400 – 700k range, and overlooked players who could separate you from the pack.

From job security rookies and cash cows, to breakout mid-pricers and left-field PODs, this episode is all about finding value, creating flexibility, and getting ahead early.

If you’re tired of copying the template team and want real options to attack AFL Fantasy 2026, this one’s a must listen.

The final team preview is here as we wrap up our AFL Fantasy 2026 team reviews with the West Coast Eagles.

After another brutal season at the bottom of the ladder, the Eagles enter 2026 with major list turnover, fresh draftees, and a few genuine Fantasy talking points. We break down the fallout from an exodus of senior players, the influx of young talent, and whether West Coast are finally ready to turn a corner, spoiler, we dont think so, yet...

We dive into Tom McCarthy’s breakout season, Tim Kelly’s alarming decline, Ryan Maric’s role change, and debate whether Harley Reid is ready to explode. We also unpack new arrivals like Devin Robertson, Finn McRae and Josh Lindsay, assess who actually belongs in your Fantasy side, and lock in where the Eagles finish on the ladder.

With all team previews now complete, we look ahead to rookie rankings, cash cows, and early Fantasy strategy as the season creeps closer.