Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the first quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keen for some tips for your AFL Fantasy Draft Day? Or are you exploring it for the first time? Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through everything from settings to how you make your draft league a fun experience. They're also joined by Damon Adams to discuss Australia's biggest Fantasy Draft competition and Heff from the Keeper League Podcast as we look to lock in our keepers. Episode guide 1:00 – Why we love playing Draft. 4:10 – Warnie runs through the key settings to help set up your Draft...

This is the dress rehearsal before the real stuff starts. What is it that AFL Fantasy coaches should be looking for? Roy, Calvin and Warnie give their tips including which players they're monitoring throughout the AAMI Community Series. Episode guide 1:30 - Teams will structure up closer to their round one teams. 3:45 - Make sure you know who is and isn't playing as you gather information. 6:20 - Calvin is keen to watch Finlay Macrae for his forward line in Pies v Tigers. 9:10 - Zac...

Our first taste of 'real' footy was dished up to us over the past week with nine games taking on varying formats, but plenty for us to get some ideas and create discussion points. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through each of the match simulation contests with a look at the Fantasy relevance from these. Episode guide 1:05 - What Match Simulation is all about for Fantasy coaches. 3:30 - Melbourne v Richmond 7:00 - Clayton Oliver played later in the game, which meant Jack Viney was...

The rookies dictate your AFL Fantasy Classic team structure. Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the key options from each position as they gear up watching some of these practice matches. Ryley Sanders from the Western Bulldogs chats about his pre-season and has some information on the Dogs and other draftees. Episode guide 1:30 - Takeaways from the Melbourne v Richmond match simulation. 3:35 - Thomson Dow had plenty of midfield time, but the Tiger were missing a few. 5:40 - Do we put a line...

One thing The Traders can agree on is that the forwards is the hardest position for both Fantasy Classic and Draft this season. Does Jack Macrae hold on as the No.1 forward? Or can Sam Flanders get the role that propels him to the top? The Sun joins the podcast as they boys run through all you need to know about the forward line. Episode guide 1:30 - Roy offers up his advice for the forwards with a set of rules. 3:15 - The structure of the forward-line is "nothing to write home...

Let's face it, we're picking two rucks from Max Gawn, Brodie Grundy and Tristan Xerri. Or can we consider others? Why not Tim English and Rowan Marshall? There's a bit to get through for both Classic and Draft in the ruck special of the podcast. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:00 - Warnie reminds the boys that Tim English and Rowan Marshall were the correct answers last year. 4:00 - Calvin suggests Brodie Grundy will average 95-plus at the Swans. 7:15 -...

The midfield is where bulk AFL Fantasy points are scored. Roy, Calvin and Warnie run through the key players who will help us structure our teams with a bit of a look at the old school Guns 'n' Rookies strategy in vogue. The boys catch up with Rory Laird for a chat about the Crows. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 2:10 - Roy is looking at shifting his midfield structure due to the early byes. 4:40 - The midfield is where we're going to get the most sub-$300k...

It's time to do a deep dive on the Defenders. Which players should we consider in AFL Fantasy Classic. From the premiums and the value picks through to the best cash cows. Alex Witherden from the Eagles catches up with Roy, Calvin and Warnie. The best six backs in the Rollin' 22 are revealed, some Fantasy Draft sleepers are suggeted and the boys answer al your questions. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:30 - 11 defenders averaged more last season than the best...

With six weeks until round one, there have been plenty of questions thrown around the Fantasy community on social media. Roy, Calvin and Warnie take to the AFL Fantasy Facebook, Instagram and X accounts and answer plenty of questions. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 2:00 - How many breakouts is too many? 4:40 - Why Calvin is paying up for Marcus Bontempelli. 7:30 - Is Elliot Yeo a legitimate option down back? 11:50 - Compare the pair: Matt Crouch vs Karl...

After a big run of club preview podcasts (go back and listen to them!), Roy, Calvin and Warnie are continuing their huge pre-season with a look at all the Fantasy relevant news out of each club. They catch up with Nathan Schmook for plenty of Western Australian intel and chat through strategy ideas for the early byes. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 1:30 - Grab the pre-season AFL Record on Thursday 8th February. 3:35 - Recap of Opening Round and Fantasy. 6:45 - Roy...

Calvin leads us through the Pies' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - Nick Daicos is the biggest talking point from the Pies. 3:00 - Is the bye and a Maginness tag enough to fade Daicos? 5:30 - Last year was Tom Mitchell's worst Fantasy season in eight years. 6:55 - What does the midfield look like for the Pies in 2024? 9:50 - Finlay Macrae is a cheap MID/FWD who we hope gets a game. 13:45 - There are a...

Warnie leads us through the Lions' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Will Ashcroft and Darcy Wilmot made plenty of cash last year. 2:10 - Starting with Josh Dunkley wasn't the right thing in 2023, but can he improve this season? 4:00 - Lachie Neale had the most CBAs in the competition. 6:05 - What can Hugh McCluggage average if he's getting inside midfield time? 6:50 - Keidean Coleman is the most...

Roy leads us through the Power's AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide  1:00 - Despite losing FWD status, Roy is bullish on Connor Rozee. 2:40 - Why is Zak Butters a bargain? 6:00 - Who averages more of Rozee and Butters? 7:35 - Who else runs through the midfield for Port and does Ollie Wines get back in? 11:00 - "The pressure is off him this year" - Roy on Jason Horne-Francis. 13:20 - What will the ruck set-up...

Calvin leads us through the Demons' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Where does Clayton Oliver go in Draft? 3:50 - Tom Sparrow got increased midfield clock last season, but Angus Brayshaw could be the one. 5:20 - Without Oliver, Christian Petracca averaged 113. 6:55 - Max Gawn is back to being a solo ruck in quite some time. 9:00 - How far off is Gawn to the top rucks? 12:00 - Ex-Saint Jack Billings...

Roy leads us through the Blues' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide  0:50 - Roy is bullish on the Blues ... what a surprise! Although, the round two bye is an issue for Fantasy. 2:00 - What do we need to know about the byes? 3:25 - Sam Docherty is MID only this year, so Nic Newman is the Blue of choice in DEF. 5:00 - How much upside is there for Sam Walsh? 7:30 - George Hewett is well below what we expect of...

Warnie leads us through the Saints' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:55 - Rowan Marshall added 25 points to his average. 2:30 - Since heading to the Saints, Brad Crouch has continued his ball winning ways. 4:00 - "He's just a reliable dude" - the boys like Jack Sinclair. 5:30 - At his lowest priced at point since 2019, how much value to Jack Steele offer? 9:50 - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had a brilliant...

Calvin leads us through the Giants' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:00 - It wouldn't be a pre-season without mentioning Braydon Preuss ... but it's all about Kieren Briggs. 3:00 - Where does Lachie Whitfield go in Draft? 5:15 - Calvin is reminded about how trading Stephen Coniglio last year wasn't the right call. 6:30 - Josh Kelly averaged under 100 for the first time in seven seasons. 8:00 - Calvin has a...

Warnie leads us through the Swans' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Calvin is reminded about how good Errol Gulden was in 2023. 2:10 - Brodie Grundy is the value ruck of the year. 3:45 - Which Traders are keen on Taylor Adams? 6:00 - When will we see Callum Mills return? 7:25 - Isaac Heeney is in the mix as a top forward. 8:55 - New recruit James Jordon is cheap due to a lot of sub vests. 10:50 -...

Roy leads us through the Bulldogs' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:20 - Unfortunately Bailey Smith is out for the year. 1:35 - Roy has flashbacks from not starting Tim English last season. 3:15 - Marcus Bontempelli had a Fantasy breakout thanks to his high ceiling. 5:40 - Could we see Jack Macrae as the No.1 forward in 2024? 7:30 - How is Caleb Daniel taking CBAs away from other midfielders? 9:40 - Why...

Calvin leads us through the Crows' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Calvin compares Ben Keays and Matt Crouch. 4:00 - "Have I sold you Matt Crouch?" 5:15 - Rory Laird is well-unders according to Calvin. 7:25 - The boys celebrate Jordan Dawson who averaged 122 over 16 weeks. 9:30 - Who goes first on Draft day? Laird or Dawson. 11:20 - Harry Schoenberg is priced at 51. 12:40 - Calvin likes the look of...

Warnie leads us through the Bombers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - Zach Merrett is the best Fantasy player of the last decade. 2:45 - Where do you draft Merrett? 3:30 - Darcy Parish is a bonafide midfielder as the first choice for CBAs. 4:50 - The addition of Ben McKay should help Jordan Ridley. 6:55 - Jade Gresham with FWD status is an interesting pick. 8:00 - Which of the mid-priced Bombers with...

Roy leads us through the Cats' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Will the more midfield time for Tom Stewart be real? 2:30 - What stats did Calvin find of Stewart playing in the midfield? 4:05 - You need to monitor Cam Guthrie at his discount price. 6:00 - Mitch Duncan will be relevant as a DEF in Draft. 7:05 - We love a mature-aged recruit and Shaun Mannagh at $200k may get a shot based on his VFL...

Warnie leads us through the Tigers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Tim Taranto's ton run was epic before the wheels fell off. 3:30 - It was a carrer year for Toby Nankervis. 5:00 - Do you pick Nank over Grundy in Draft? 5:50 - Dustin Martin is the second best forward ranked by 2023 average. 7:40 - Will CBAs change for Shai Bolton? 8:45 - Riewoldt out, does Tom Lynch get a scoring bump? 10:30 - Can...

Calvin leads us through the Dockers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Andrew Brayshaw v Caleb Serong ... who would you pick? 3:40 - What position will Hayden Young play? 5:00 - Sean Darcy started well before injury. 6:50 - After being picked up following being delisted, Jeremy Sharp is a pre-season watch. 8:10 - Why has Heath Chapman had a spike in ownership? 9:00 - Priced under $500k, is Nat Fyfe...