There are some interesting trading decisions to be made this week and we run through the most popular... including some new dual-position favourites. Roy adjusts his Rollin' 22 based on those new DPPs which has some big calls. He's ready for some feedback. Episode guide 1:00 - has been ruled out after surgery.Patrick Dangerfield 3:00 - The Giants confirmed will play this weekend.Matthew Flynn 7:00 - is among the most popular players traded in this week. His form is amazing, can we trust him long...
Apr 21, 2021•52 min•Season 8Ep. 47
If you came out unscathed this weekend then buy yourself a lottery ticket... or call yourself Calvinator. Plenty of drama faced coaches from late outs, omissions, plenty of injuries... or the stupid/unlucky choice of holding Jordan De Goey for one week too long. We catch up with Tom Mitchell to find out why UTAS Stadium is a happy hunting ground for him this week. Episode guide 3:00 - is the highest scoring player in the game.Josh Dunkley 5:20 - There was just three points to 's name when he was...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 46
Trades are confusing for some this week but some would say that the season itself is just as confusing. We chat with Champion Data's Fantasy Freako about the trends he's noticing this year as well as get some inside word on the new DPPs for next week. We've got round five trade tips, captains advice and a whole lot more. Let's go! Episode guide 3:00 - accepted his suspension and some timelines on some injured players have been revealed this week.Caleb Daniel 9:40 - Fantasy Freako joined Warnie f...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 45
Calvin has made his way home from his remote holiday location and sketchy phone reception after a weekend where we had to do a lot of thinking about our moves. Plenty of forced trades continue to plague our teams as well as more rolling lockout scrambling. Ah, we love this game! Episode guide 2:30 - Things went downhill on Friday night when was expectantly rested for the week.Matt Flynn 5:45 - A late score adjustment saw Calvin the lowest scorer of the round. 7:25 - If you were among the owners ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 44
It could be a good week for a double downgrade but with forced trades for many, we need to make the most out of a bad situation... including riding the breakevens and grabbing Tex Walker. Plenty of trading scenarios are covered with some almighty captain options for this weekend. Let's go. Episode guide 3:00 - A few rookies will make their debut this round. 6:00 - What will the Suns be doing with their ruck stocks off the back of ' ACL injury.Jarrod Witts 10:30 - GWS have plenty of injury worrie...
Apr 07, 2021•48 min•Season 8Ep. 43
Fantasy points were well and truly flowing for some over the Easter weekend with more 130+ scores posted than in the the first two rounds combined. We offer up our apology to Tex Walker but we're still waiting for ours from Paddy Dow. There's plenty of issues to get through this week including the cash cows. Let's go! Episode guide 2:00 - This was the biggest round of Fantasy numbers for the season. 6:00 - Calvin was stoked with return to form.Andrew Gaff 9:45 - Roy likened to the pigeon in the ...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 42
It has been a tough week for Calvin, but he's dried his tears and ready to attack the Easter weekend and resurrect his team. We'll need to do some quick goat thinking to get our squads sorted with the Thursday-to-Monday fixtures. On today's episode, we try to predict who will be good trade targets and captains for round three based on what we've seen so far. Episode guide 2:00 - Thursday night team selection sees rookie omitted.Harry Sharp 5:00 - and will miss six-weeks for the Blues.Jack Martin...
Mar 31, 2021•55 min•Season 8Ep. 41
More forced trades greet us out of round two but some are unforced errors for Roy and Calvin as they tried to chase some bench points - they've got a story to tell. The boys look over the key issues facing coaches this week including whether we hold or fold on under-performing premiums. Episode guide 2:00 - Calvin's ranking slid this week. 3:30 - The rucks bounced back, but are they back? 7:00 - Rookie roulette worked out alright this week with some of our best performers in our teams being sub-...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 40
We've got our first two trades to use this week and for some they're forced ones, thanks Danger. We go through the popular options, trading strategy, the best captain pick and answer your questions ahead of round two. Episode guide 1:30 - Be aware that you can't always reverse your trades throughout the round. Advice is to only make the trades when you need to. 3:30 - and are must-trades.Patrick DangerfieldMatt Rowell 6:00 - Draft coaches who were keen on ' midfield role will be without him for ...
Mar 24, 2021•55 min•Season 8Ep. 39
How good was it to have Fantasy back? There were plenty of highs and low(e)s out of the weekend with the rollercoaster of emotions of being a Fantasy coach on display in round one. The boys run through the issues out of the weekend including the Matt Rowell and Patrick Dangerfield trades as well as the under-performing premium rucks. Plenty of your questions are answered including what you should do with your fix-it trades this round. Episode guide 2:20 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through thei...
Mar 22, 2021•59 min•Season 8Ep. 38
Listen to the Friday night conversation between Roy, Calvin and Warnie head chatting through the rookies and other selection news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 19, 2021•36 min•Season 8Ep. 37
It's the night before the season starts and The Traders run through the things you need to know from rookies that have been named, captain picks and they also grill the Fantasy GOAT, Selby Lee-Steere, on some of the big issues. Episode guide 1:00 - The substitute is back. Some Fantasy implications are unknown. 3:30 - Giants were the first to announce a rookie with Matt Flynn making his debut on Sunday. 6:05 - A trio of Swan draftees will play. 9:15 - First teams of the year are in. 12:15 - How i...
Mar 17, 2021•36 min•Season 8Ep. 36
It's lockout week and it's all about finalising team structure... rookies pending. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the best rookie options in each position and that dictates the way they're structuring their squads. Episode guide 1:30 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie all tanked their Draft teams in the Bacon Cup Draft Day. 5:00 - What the concussion sub rule could mean for Fantasy? 7:55 - Max King will miss round one. 11:00 - Roy puts the call out for sauces this week as we will be flying blind with...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 8Ep. 35
There's just one week until the first bounce for 2021 and there is plenty to talk about. The boys run through what the confirmed rolling lockout means for team selection - especially in round one - and have a look at the possible ruck combinations after time to think about it coming out of the AAMI Series. All that and a bunch of your questions answered on this special episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast. Episode Guide 3:00 - The boys are stoked with the prizes for 2021. 5:00 - How to na...
Mar 11, 2021•54 min•Season 8Ep. 34
It is Draft Week for thousands of AFL Fantasy Draft leagues around the country so this week's chat with a notable coach went into the draft-world. Steve Fizz is a co-founder of the Draft Doctors podcast which has been running for more than five seasons and he gives plenty of insight to help you have some success this weekend. Purchase the Draft Doctors' Draft Kit . Access the Mock Draft simulator . Episode guide 1:30 - Steve discusses why he changes his team name every year. 3:00 - We hear about...
Mar 10, 2021•25 min•Season 8Ep. 33
There was so much to learn out of the weekend with the nine games being played. Defenders dominated, the new rules change things a bit and plenty of players have put their hands up to be selected in our round one teams. The Traders go through all the Fantasy relevance out of the AAMI Community Series. Episode guide 1:00 - Early takeaways from the AAMI Community Series includes the rucks struggling and the running defenders dominating. 2:10 - ' ownership is plummeting after being suspended for ro...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 8Ep. 32
A man that needs no introduction for those playing AFL Fantasy in the last few seasons joins the Coaches' Corner podcast as we look ahead to the AAMI Community Series games. Selby Lee-Steere won the 2017 AFL Fantasy Classic title and backed it up the next season forcing a tie with James Robinson. Since then, the coach of Moreira's Magic has been giving back to the community - and charities - with his fantastic season guide. Head to www.moreirasmagic.com.au to purchase the season guide . Episode ...
Mar 03, 2021•33 min•Season 8Ep. 31
After plenty of intra-club matches, finally we saw teams playing against real opponents. This week on the podcast we hit up the AFL.com.au journos who covered the game to quiz them on their thoughts and some Fantasy relevant names that popped up. Episode guide 1:25 – It is Fantasy Draft season. Make sure you download the new Draft Kit. 3:00 – Changes to the Bacon Cup Draft league and how Calvin’s stat adjustments changes scoring. 6:55 – Warnie’s breaking news. 9:05 – Mitch Cleary says looks to b...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Season 8Ep. 30
Champion Data's fantasy footy guru, Fantasy Freako, joined The Traders for an extensive chat about learnings from the last season, key things to be looking at in the pre-season and strategy in picking your initial side. Episode guide 1:20 - Freako's first taste of fantasy was in the mid-90s. 3:00 - Lessons learned from last season. 4:45 - Tracking CBAs, the buzz stat in Fantasy. 8:00 - How the new rule will affect Fantasy. 11:30 - How DPPs are awarded and who could be in line for the first set o...
Feb 24, 2021•22 min•Season 8Ep. 29
Callum Twomey from AFL.com.au joined the boys to chat through the best Fantasy options from last year's draftees and some of the players who are yet to debut. With Braydon Preuss' shoulder injury, Roy, Calvin and Warnie try to make sense of who to pick in the ruck. Episode guide 2:00 - The Traders started their keeper league on the weekend. 5:40 - How not to annoying your mates if you're doing a slow draft. 9:30 - Rowan Marshall's injury isn't tracking too bad and potentially play in round two. ...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 8Ep. 28
Chasing down the team on top of the ladder in the final round of the season with some big calls is what saw Craig Wegener crowned the AFL Fantasy Classic Champion in 2019. On this week's episode of the Coaches' Corner, we hear about backing in Jeremy Cameron in that final round and how he could be an option this season. Episode guide 2:30 - Craig speaks about how he got the win, taking the top spot in round 23. 5:10 - The stress of being at the pointy end and monitoring the other top teams. 8:00...
Feb 17, 2021•25 min•Season 8Ep. 27
There's 30-odd days to go until the first lockout of 2021 and the boys have plenty to consider with news floating through. Roy reveals his current Rollin' 22 which he believe is the most accurate of all-time. Commissioner Calvin considers the new Draft customisation for the Bacon Cup and Warnie gets the final word from Harris Andrews on how many points a spoil should be worth. Episode guide 1:00 - The AFL Record is available now from newsagents, Coles, Coles Express, Woolworths and 7-Eleven for ...
Feb 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 26
There aren't too many coaches with more than one Fantasy hat in their collection, but Leigh Elder (aka Statesman) has two. The second came when he was agonisingly close to taking out the whole competition. In fact, he only lost by one kick. Statesman shares his story and delves into some of tips for Fantasy Classic this year but also chats another great love, Fantasy Draft. Follow @statesman33 on Twitter Download the Draft Doctors' Draft Kit Participate in the Mock Draft simulator Episode guide ...
Feb 10, 2021•30 min•Season 8Ep. 25
Calvin has been more prepared for this podcast than any of the 401 before it. He ploughs through some of his research, including his Scale of Hardness, as well as getting excited about one of his Crows, Jackson Hately. Plenty of questions are covered in a jam packed episode. Episode guide 2:40 - Big news out of the weekend is the bruised liver for . What does it mean?Lachie Whitfield 8:00 - How will ' numbers look at the Hawks compared to the high-scoring Pies.Tom Phillips 10:50 - Calvin questio...
Feb 07, 2021•53 min•Season 8Ep. 24
The first coach profiled in a new series is 2020 AFL Fantasy Classic champion Trent Sutcliffe. Roy, Calvin and Warnie quiz the Swans fan on his thoughts for the new season with a look at some strategy and particular players he's keen, and not so keen, on. Calvin is excited to hear what got Trent over the line for his win. Episode guide 2:25 - We hear the story of his AFL Fantasy Classic overall win with thanks to some unlikely first year players. 4:45 - The apparent lack of basement priced rooki...
Feb 03, 2021•21 min•Season 8Ep. 23
The Traders are well and truly in the middle of their AFL Fantasy pre-season for 2021 following their bumper club preview series which saw all 18 clubs analysed over the last five weeks. Roy, Calvin and Warnie caught up to chat through the news coming out of each club including who's flying, the track burners, injury updates and discuss the players they missed - or changed their mind on - after recording the recent preview podcasts. Episode guide 2:00 - The new-look AAMI Community Series has jus...
Jan 31, 2021•59 min•Season 8Ep. 22
Warnie runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Tigers. Episode guide 0:55 - is still a MID/FWD and you get what you pay for.Dustin Martin 3:00 - Consider a discounted who is well over $100k cheaper than his best.Dion Prestia 5:05 - Calvin throws in some impressive numbers for mid-priced ruckman .Toby Nankervis 8:15 - Bump up your Draft rankings.Bachar Houli 11:35 - had a midfield role in the second half of the season.Shai Bolton 12:00 - Rookies worth having on the radar...
Jan 30, 2021•16 min•Season 8Ep. 21
Roy runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Cats. Episode guide 0:45 - Now that is a MID/FWD, is he a must-have?Patrick Dangerfield 2:35 - is a lock in Roy's team.Jeremy Cameron 5:10 - Consider selecting as a safe player.Tom Stewart 7:30 - The boys re surprised that is the most expensive Cat.Cam Guthrie 9:50 - Don't forget about when compiling your DEF rankings in Draft.Jordan Clark See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 28, 2021•11 min•Season 8Ep. 20
Calvin runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Power. Episode guide 2:00 - Is back to his piggish best?Tom Rockliff 4:40 - Calvin has on his rookie radar.Jackson Mead 5:35 - Also pop on your watchlist.Miles Bergman 6:30 - Surprisingly, is a popular selection from the Power. The boys question why that's the case.Orazio Fantasia 7:20 - Which young gun is the bet? or .Connor RozeeZak Butters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 26, 2021•11 min•Season 8Ep. 19
Warnie runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Lions. Episode guide 0:50 - should be your first MID taken in Draft, but he could be a bit too expensive in Classic.Lachie Neale 4:00 - The Lions' midfielders were good including , and .Jarryd LyonsHugh McCluggageJarrod Berry 4:50 - Almost 30 points under his best, is a serious Classic option and could be a massive Draft sleeper.Joe Daniher 7:45 - could be a serious cash cow at $243k.Nakia Cockatoo 9:35 - Holding down the N...
Jan 24, 2021•16 min•Season 8Ep. 18
