It was only the first year at the helm for Adam Kingsley, and the G-Dubs nearly went all the way! What will year two of the Kingsley era bring for the rising GIANTS?  As always, the Orange team is filled with juicy fantasy potential but with the grim 'opening round' reaper lingering over our selections, can we back in the high-priced premiums? Dos, Lewy, Statesman, and Harmey talk about the bye-round impact for the GWS GIANTS, including just how tempting it is with two incredibly...

The Sydney Swans have some of the most fantasy-relevant players in AFL Fantasy 2024... DESPITE having the dreaded opening round bye.  Thanks to the slightly more forgiving round 5 bye, we may see enough value from some of our rookie and mid-price options to pounce across the early round of the season. Dos, Lewy, Statesman, and Harmey delve into all things Bloods, including Brodie Grundy, Taylor Adams, Errol Gulden, James Jordon, Chad Warner, Jake Lloyd, Matt Roberts, Angus Sheldrick, and...

Bevo is bound to give AFL Fantasy coaches more nightmares in 2024 as he undoubtedly shuffles the magnets once more this pre-season. But will Jack Macrae - the top averaging forward eligible player available to us - benefit from this shuffle? Dos, Lewy, Statesman, and Harmey discuss this, plus plenty more Bulldog AFL Fantasy talk,  including Tim English, Marcus Bontempelli, Adam Treloar, Tom Liberatore, Ryley Sanders, Ed Richards, Caleb Daniel, and much more! Want to sponsor us? Hit us up at...

The Adelaide Crows had quite the run last year despite being the third-youngest team in the AFL. Can they be courageous, stronger, faster and respected by their foes – even more in 2024? Well, so long as they're all still scoring fantasy points we don't really care!!! The Crows are back to fantasy relevance in a BIG way following a huge year on the field, and an even BIGGER off-season – acquiring the inevitable force known only as Chrissy Burgess. In the latest of The PODPOD's team...

Will we see the Bombers fly up, up in 2024? Two-time top-10 hat winner, Jon Harmey thinks so! According to our very own Essendon nuffie, just about every player donning the sash is an option this year… Join Dos, The Statesman, Lewy, Holmesy, and Harmey in taking a deep dive into almost the full squad of 40+ Essendon Bombers that might be worth a shout in AFL Fantasy 2024, including Zach Merrett, Darcy Parish, Nic Martin, Ben Hobbs, Elijah Tsatas, Jordan Ridley, Jade Gresham, and much...

It seems as though the Cats are closing in on a full rebuild in the next few years. But is 2024 the last hurrah? Can the Cats defy the odds and compete once again or will Father Time remain undefeated? Regardless of how the Cats perform on the football field, we still have plenty of options in the AFL Fantasy format. Could Chris Scott inject the youth this year or will the veterans come to save the day? With plenty of questions still to be answered – Dos, The Statesman, Lewy, Holmesy, and...

It's the Adem Yze era at Tigerland, and an offense-first mindset is set to kick into overdrive. Does this mean more fantasy points will be on offer or just the opposite? Dos, Lewy, Stato, and Harmey try to figure it all out on the fly in this episode of our 2024 AFL Fantasy team preview series! There's plenty to discuss outside of the game plan as well, with the Opening Round coming into play once more, but also some spicy positional changes on the cards.  Hear about all the hottest names...

The Fremantle Dockers had a down year going by the lofty standards they set in 2022, but as the second-youngest team in the competition — there were bound to be growing pains. Will Justin Longmuir shake things up in year three at the helm? With Hayden Young already pegged for bulk midfield minutes and plenty of names (including new arrival Jeremy Sharp) vying to fill the holes left by Lachie Shultz and Liam Henry out the door, it's almost a certainty.   Dos, Lewy, Stato, and Harmey break...

A new horizon is dawning at the SUNS with Damien Hardwick arriving in the off-season. That's great for the mighty Gold Coast SUNS, but what will it do for our AFL Fantasy teams!?! Not only is there a new man at the helm, but we also have to navigate the opening round bye, with the SUNS having a bye just three rounds into the season. Dos, The Statesman, Lewy and Harmey analyse the red and gold top to bottom to find all the options worth considering in season 2024, including Sam Flanders,...

The lads delve into all the AFL Fantasy Classic options worth considering this year for the up-and-coming Hawthorn Football Club! Despite being the youngest team in the league in 2023, the Hawks showed some signs of having a fantasy-friendly game style with Sam Mitchell at the helm. Will that style of game plan hold up as they look to improve this season? The Statesman, Harmey, and Dos discuss who they think is worth considering for season 2024 and who might benefit IF Will Day isn't fit...

North Melbourne is up next as the lads investigate all the AFL Fantasy options from the Kangaroos!  There's a STACK of relevant Roos this season from rookies and mid-pricers right through to premiums as the POD Squad break down all the biggest names, including: Fresh draftees Colby McKercher and Zane Duursma, popular starting ruck option Tristian Xerri, second-year dynamo Harry Sheezel, oft-injured midfield monster Luke Davies-Uniacke (LDU), the co-skipper Jy Simpkin, and much more!  Want...

Join Dos, Holmesy, Harmey, and The Statesman as they break down ALL the Eagles players that you should be keeping your eye on this pre-season, including: HARLEY REID!!! Whoops, sorry – but there's even more excitement around the #1 draft pick following the revelation that he'll be used off half-back in a Sheezel-style role in 2024 – but other than the future GOAT, what West Coast Eagles can we pick in 2024? The lads also explore some other names hot on fantasy coaches' radars, including...

Stevie Fizz of The Draft Doctors drops by to discuss who could be in for a breakout year and dropping off in 2024!  A salary cap player first and foremost, Stevie loves nothing more than to play salary cap, watch some cricket, and enjoy a wave of new listeners tuning into The Draft Doctors.  On this show, with names like Sam Flanders, Tristian Xerri, Kidean Coleman, and Hayden Young already hot on fantasy radars for a breakout, we look at some names who are not being talked about as much in...

In this new PODPOD series, 2021 runner-up and dual top-10 AFL Fantasy finisher Kyle 'Holmesy' Holmes will be joined by esteemed guests from across the fantasy community to dissect the upcoming fantasy season from all angles. In episode 1, Holmesy is joined by last year's 32nd overall finisher and 2021 third-place winner DT Lemon. A master of team value and strategy, DT Lemon reveals his thoughts on early bye-round strategies, effective squad-building techniques, and what to do with the lack...

Dos, Holmesy, and Harmey skip family brunch to reveal their top points of difference (PODs) at this early point in the AFL Fantasy season.  Want to sponsor us? Hit us up at [email protected] or find us on X via the links below. Follow us on X: PODPOD: @podpodAFL Dos: @HKdos Lewy: @LewyAF Statesman: @Statesman33 Holmesy: @Holmesyheroes Harmey: @jonharmey

The Official AFL Fantasy podcast has dropped the brand new rules for season 2024 following the AFL's bizarre decision to introduce round 0 into the mix...  It has massive implications for AFL Fantasy coaches who now need to navigate four extra bye rounds ahead of the usual mix of mid-season byes. So, what did the AFL Fantasy platform do the help coaches navigate this mess? Join Dos, Lewy, Holmesy, and Harmey as they discuss all the new changes and the potential new early season strategies...

We're back! The lads decide to dust off the mic to begin their attack on AFL Fantasy 2024 with a special podcast to recap the Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period.  The full POD Squad is on deck as Dos, Lewy, Stateo, Holmesy, and Harmey break down all the juiciest acquisitions and the potential fantasy implications (remembering that we're still in November!). We also reveal some of our early Blackbookers for 2024 who we think will take their game to new heights and should be firmly on your AFL...

The AFL Fantasy season is over and we've arrived fashionably late to wrap up the season here on the PODPOD! The lads discuss the GOATS and WOATS of season 2023, their Ben Keays Shorts 'Sh*&test Trade of the Season', and forecast the picks for 2024 that will leave you Lightyears ahead of the competition. Thank you to EVERYONE for listening throughout the year whether you won a hat or finished 145,53nd (shout out to Steve!), it's been an incredibly fun year despite our own fantasy...

It's Grand Final week for AFL Fantasy coaches and the HiLux — and plenty of hats — are up for grabs! With only two trades left up our sleeves, it's the ultimate make-or-break, do-or-die, nut-crunching moment for every fantasy coach dreaming of greatness (or a spot inside the top 20k for some...).  A duo of two-time top 10 finishers in Kyle 'Holmesy' Holmes and Jon Harmey are joined by perennial contender Lewy and perennial failure Dossy to tell you what they'd do if they were right near the...

Statesman is back for another episode as we head towards the final two weeks of the season! It is do-or-die for all AFL Fantasy coaches vying for the HiLux, a hat, or bragging rights in their home league, as matchups remain key with just two games to go.  Dos, Holmesy, and Stateo discuss the AFL's new Ryan Crowley - Finn Maginness, whose tagging prowess is putting fear through opposition players (and the fantasy coaches who own them), and take a look at who he might clamp in the penultimate...

The Statesman is back! Our favourite fossil returns in a great time of need as Nick Daicos is ruled OUT for the remainder of the AFL Fantasy season.  Stateo, Lewy, Harmey, and Dos discuss all your possible options to replace him, then touch on all the other hot topics for the week, including Luke Jackson on fire, Jack Ziebell's retirement/seagull tour, Finn Maginness the clamp god, and the round 24 fixture!  PLUS: Dossy reveals his top 5 Observable Thirst power rankings and number one on his...

The PODPOD bring back an old favourite, busting out a draft-style best 22 episode for the run home! Dos, Lewy, Holmesy, and Harmey go pick-by-pick in a snake draft to find the players who will have the hottest form for the run home.  But that's not all! Our hot topics include whether Touk Miller's tagging role will impact coaches (positively or negatively), whether trading a highly owned player like Tim Taranto is worth it, and if jumping off worrisome PODs like Caleb Daniel is...

This episode is brought to you by FoodGrid.com! Tell your friends it's cool, thanks. On the podcast this week, Lewy, Harmey, Holmesy, and TBD (Top Bloke Dossy) discuss all the latest AFL Fantasy rumblings as we head into the FINAL FIVE WEEKS of the season!  Is it time to start streaming positions to get that juicy matchup-based sugar hit (we see you, Charlie Curnow!) or is it best to find a point of difference elsewhere?  In other hot topics, injuries (and a lack of injury reporting) wreak...

Controversy hits the PODPOD as a friendship altering decision is made in the Holmesy-Dossy Derby.  The lads fight through some heated debates surrounding fantasy etiquette and what constitutes a ‘Dog Act’ before tackling some of the biggest AFL Fantasy hot topics for the round ahead! Max Gawn is back playing ruck, Steven King unleashed Sam Flanders in a fantasy-friendly role, and Tommy Cole had his best game for the season.  All this and much, much more!  PODPOD: @podpodAFL Dos: @HKdos Lewy:...

Stewie Dew is let go by the SUNS and replaced by decorated author, Stev(ph)en King. The lads ponder how the new move will affect the lives of fantasy coaches going forward, before hitting all the other HOT topics for the week - including the long-awaited return of James Sicily.  Harmey reveals his Tasmanian bond with someone only known as 'Crab Man', then the lads answer a heap of listener points of difference (POD) requests. PLUS: Will Holmesy or Dossy walk away with two-times the Tun...