Our first coach profiled for Coaches' Corner is none other than West Coast Eagles premiership player Will Schofield . The defender joins Roy, Calvin and Warnie to chat through his love for AFL Fantasy including his success last season, his long running league, how he fared in The Traders' Mock Draft for their upcoming Draft Kit and how you can win a pretty epic prize being in his AFL Fantasy league. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide ...
Feb 09, 2022•25 min•Season 9Ep. 25
It's all about the men in the middle today! The engineroom is where bulk Fantasy points are scored and are the backbone of your AFL Fantasy team. We'll chat to a hat winner from last year on what his midfield looks like and go straight to the source of one of the biggest ball magnets going around, Tom Mitchell the Fantasy Pig. Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 0:40 - Roy has organised a ripping Fantasy Draft weekend fo...
Feb 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 9Ep. 24
Leagues can now hold their live AFL Fantasy Draft for the 2022 season, so we thought we'd get a crew of experts together to run through the first two rounds of a 10-team league. We've got Cam , Steve and Statesman from the Draft Doctors , Heff and Kaes from the Keeper League Podcast plus Ben Sutton and Nathan Schmook from AFL.com.au to make their picks. Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:20 - How does multiple hat winner Statesman's...
Feb 02, 2022•22 min•Season 9Ep. 23
Our club preview series is in the can so it's time to get serious with our AFL Fantasy preparation for season 2022. We run through all the important news around the grounds from who's burning up the track, who's in the injury ward and who's looking as good at Nat Fyfe's goatee in photos. Oh boy, it's a thing of beauty! Let's do this! Play AFL Fantasy at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or download the free smartphone app. Episode guide 2:15 - Drafting becomes available this week. Warnie has some tips f...
Jan 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 9Ep. 22
The top end at the Dees are elite, but they drop off to a lot of role players according to Roy. He does try to find upside in a few players as The Traders discuss the Fantasy prospects from the reigning premiers. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:45 - "You're only as good as your last game" - Roy is hot on last year's Norm, Christian Petracca . 2:40 - Does Clayton Oliver outperform CP5? The boys are split. 5:00 - There's a bit of panic about Max Gawn and his partnership with Luke Jackson . ...
Jan 26, 2022•15 min•Season 9Ep. 21
Bevo became an AFL coach just to mess with AFL Fantasy coaches minds. Warnie runs through some of the big premium options from the Dogs with a couple of locks to grab up FWD and some food for thought on other players for Classic and Draft. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:50 - Warnie says he would be super-happy with Jack Macrae as an early first rounder in Draft. 4:00 - Marcus Bontempelli was fantastic last year, but there was a huge discrepancy when he played alongside Dunkley. 5:50 - Be...
Jan 25, 2022•17 min•Season 9Ep. 20
Some incredible stats were uncovered by Calvin in his preview of the Power including the first scores of 140 or more by a Brownlow Medallist and ruck numbers you have to hear to be believed. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:35 - Ollie Wines is coming off a Brownlow and career-best Fantasy average. 2:30 - "When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut" - Calvin likens Zak Butters ' hope to play in the midfield to his dreams when he was young. 3:45 - Willem Drew could be a third-year breakou...
Jan 24, 2022•10 min•Season 9Ep. 19
Roy covers the Cats and is hot on Danger as he's priced almost 35 points below his best... but it's a star midfielder who has FWD status that has the boys most excited. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:30 - Despite losing FWD status, Patrick Dangerfield is priced at 87 after six years of being 100+. 3:30 - Tom Stewart will add stability to your backline. 4:30 - Could you get a steal in Cam Guthrie in Draft as coaches generally don't pick him as it's a so-called 'boring' pick? 5:50 - With F...
Jan 23, 2022•12 min•Season 9Ep. 18
An under-priced Lachie Neale is a lock for Warnie while there are some other names of interest from the Lions including a first round Draft pick of Jarryd Lyons. Can Daniel Rich improve his numbers following the retirement of Grant Birchall and the kick-ins that he'll have access to? Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:25 - Lachie Neale has been picked by plenty with good reason. 2:35 - In the last two years Jarryd Lyons has become an elite Fantasy scorer. 4:10 - Dayne Zorko is MID-only... bu...
Jan 21, 2022•15 min•Season 9Ep. 17
Calvin is concerned about where TT plays in the first five rounds while Toby Greene is out suspended. The boys suggest watching where he lines up in round one before locking him in. Keep an eye on what the Giants plan to do with their ruck as Preuss is super-cheap in Classic. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:30 - Lachie Whitfield is priced under 100 and should be much better this year. 2:15 - Calvin has some worries about Tim Taranto for the first five rounds. 6:00 - Can you take Taranto a...
Jan 19, 2022•17 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Roy makes a big call on Isaac Heeney. Is he right? Even though Callum Mills is a MID-only, he could still be a Draft first-rounder according to Calvin but it’s Jake Lloyd who Warnie is most keen on. There are plenty of players to consider from the Swans. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:40 – Callum Mills finally got a run through the midfield and enjoyed a consistent season. 3:30 – Warnie suggests Jake Lloyd could be the No. 1 defender. 5:45 – Does the departure of Dawson help Justin McIne...
Jan 17, 2022•12 min•Season 9Ep. 15
Did 'Scrapbook' Parish lose out when String Trick increased his CBAs? Can Sam Draper be a decent averaging ruckman? Does Jordan Ridley recapture his early season form? Can you pick Caldwell as a MID only? Warnie has a lot of fun talking about his boys. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:55 - Zach Merrett is a safe premium midfield pick. 3:00 - While he had a dominant season, Darcy Parish could be a trap but Roy bullish on him. 6:00 - If Jake Stringer had a midfield role, there is no doubt he...
Jan 15, 2022•18 min•Season 9Ep. 14
Get the protractor out before locking in the Eagles' best midfield option. Does the Yeo-Yeo string make its way back to the top? Will the mature age recruit be one of the $190k picks of the year? Calvin runs through the best of the West Coast boys for 2022. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 1:00 - Leading into last year, Andrew Gaff averaged 110 for three seasons. 3:15 - Tim Kelly had two injury affected scores that brought his price down. 4:00 - "This one is legit!" - Calvin is very keen on ...
Jan 13, 2022•11 min•Season 9Ep. 13
They've got one of the two $1m players and their tackling midfielder appears to be the best of them. Will you be starting Jack Steele in your Fantasy Classic squad? Where do you take Rowan Marshall in Draft? What about other under-priced midfielders like Brad Crouch and Zak Jones? Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:30 - Jack Steele is under-priced according to Roy. 2:55 - So much of the Rowan Marshall selection 'rides' on another big man. 5:30 - Is Jade Gresham worth a look with hid DPP? 8:2...
Jan 11, 2022•16 min•Season 9Ep. 12
Will the Dockers become the powerhouse of the southern side of the Swan River? Warnie thinks so, but he also thinks there are some Fantasy options worth considering. Caleb Serong is the third year breakout target many will want. Sean Darcy finally put together a full season (almost). Is Will Brodie the MID/FWD value pick of the year? Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:45 - Caleb Serong is the poster boy of the third year breakout. 3:15 - We finally saw Sean Darcy play the majority of the sea...
Jan 09, 2022•14 min•Season 9Ep. 11
Calvin thinks he's been stitched up by having the Tigers as they had just one player who averaged more than 85 last season. Dustin Martin is the main man discussed but is he worth the risk despite his lower than usual price? Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:45 - Jayden Short was the best of the Tigers and is Draft relevant. 2:00 - If the Tigers can get more wins next season, Shai Bolton is an option. 3:40 - Dustin Martin 's 2021 return was his worst since he debuted. 5:45 - There are a few...
Jan 07, 2022•8 min•Season 9Ep. 10
A new coach at the Blues could mean good things for the Blues who are primed for a big season. Will Patrick Cripps return to being a premium midfielder? What does Adam Cerra's inclusion mean? Can you consider Zac Williams again? Will Charlie Curnow be worth a look? Roy runs through plenty of names from the Blues. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:30 - Roy suggests Sam Walsh could average 120. 2:25 - Patrick Cripps is in the prime age bracket and is a bargain. 4:25 - What role will George He...
Jan 05, 2022•15 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Some of the big questions around the Hawks is how new coach Sam Mitchell will change up the team. Does James Worpel become a great pick in Draft? Can Tom Mitchell be the No.1 midfielder? James Sicily is considered a lock as Warnie runs through the best of the Hawks. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:30 - Fantasy Pig Tom Mitchell is in Warnie's current Fantasy Classic team. 3:00 - Can you pick Titch at No.1 in Fantasy Draft? 4:20 - James Sicily is heavily discounted. 5:15 - Keep an eye on Ja...
Jan 03, 2022•16 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Can you pick Rory Laird as a MID only? Will Jordan Dawson continue his end-of-season Fantasy form at his new club? Can Reilly O'Brien get back to his best and be a premium ruck? The discounted Crows are high on the pre-season watchlist. Calvin looks at his beloved Crows. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 0:30 - Despite losing DEF status, Calvin is hot on Rory Laird . 2:00 - Did Ben Keays overachieve in 2021? 4:15 - After scoring 158 in the Fantasy Grand Final, Jordan Dawson has some upside. 5...
Jan 01, 2022•14 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Touk Miller was the highest averaging player last year, will he hit those numbers again? Does Jack Bowes get the midfield clock as touted and become an option? Jarrod Witts offers value in the ruck as does Matt Rowell in the midfield. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 1:00 - Can you pay over $1m for Touk Miller ? 3:05 - Why do the Suns doubt Brayden Fiorini ? 4:30 - Jack Lukosius spent time playing on the wing. Does he continue to improve? 5:50 - As a former member of Roy's Rollin' 22, does J...
Dec 30, 2021•14 min•Season 9Ep. 6
The Pies finished second last on the ladder and after being one of the best Fantasy teams of the last few years, they ranked 16th for points in 2021. Will Brodie Grundy overtake Max Gawn as the No. 1 ruck? Could Nick Daicos be the cash cow of the year? What does Jordan De Goey's on-field stocks look like? Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 1:00 - Warnie ranks Brodie Grundy ahead of Max Gawn in his Draft rankings. 3:35 - Jack Crisp is a fantastic Draft option as he's played every game since 201...
Dec 28, 2021•12 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Jack Ziebell and Aaron Hall are the top priced Roos with their newly acquired DEF status but should we pick them? How much upside does Tarryn Thomas have? Is Jason Horne-Francis a must-have? Calvin aims to convince you to pick six North Melbourne players. Play AFL Fantasy now . Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin believes Aaron Hall is value, despite his incredible price. 4:15 - Last year's draftees, Tom Powell and Will Phillips , are set to increase their numbers. 5:15 - Tarryn Thomas averaged 104 in h...
Dec 26, 2021•14 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Ho! Ho! Ho! The game we love has launched for 2022 and we're already getting our squads picked. There's plenty to think about from picking our Classic sides to getting our Draft leagues - including Keepers - set for the season ahead. Two-time winner Selby joins us to run through Classic, Steve Fizz from the Draft Doctors chats Draft and Heff from the Keeper League helps us understand the ins and outs for year two of Keeper Leagues. Episode guide 1:00 - Fantasy is open! Log in now at fantasy.afl....
Dec 20, 2021•53 min•Season 9Ep. 3
The prices have landed and we’ve got a heap to talk about. From the top priced players to the bargains and the all important rookies with some numbers to boot. The game is set to open soon and the pre-season is is in full swing with plenty of players debated! Episode guide 1:45 - How have player prices changed with the new $14.8 million salary cap. 4:00 - The top priced players are discussed. 5:30 - James Sicily was one of the first bargains picked out due a discount as he didn't play last seaso...
Dec 13, 2021•40 min•Season 9Ep. 2
The off-season has finished and we are now into pre-season mode as some information about AFL Fantasy in 2022 has been leaked! We look at the key position changes, Roy's Rollin' 22 and Calvin names up the most Fantasy relevant players from the trade period. Episode guide 1:00 - What has Calvin been up to in the off-season. 4:30 - Warnie talks through some of the position news with players who lost dual-position status. 8:00 - With the addition of some gun FWDs, could we load up in the forward li...
Dec 06, 2021•42 min•Season 9Ep. 1
The Grand Finals have been run and won and the race for the Toyota HiLux was a close one! We wrap up the weekend that was and delve into some of the highs and lows of season 2021. It's a bumper episode of the podcast with more special guests than points Touk racks up in a minute. It's Mad Monday and we're anything but! Let's go! Episode guide 2:45 -Roy is celebrating his Draft Grand Final win. 5:30 - Jordan Dawson with 158 was the top scorer of the round. 8:30 - Warnie grabs the phone to talk th...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 82
This is the final episode of AFL Fantasy Live for 2021. Thanks to everyone who tuned in live on Facebook or caught the replay. Don't miss the Mad Monday podcast next week. If you have enjoyed the show this year, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 19, 2021•51 min•Season 8Ep. 81
It's a sad time as our beloved Fantasy Pig announced his retirement last week. The legend that is Tom Rockliff joins us for a special trip down memory lane. It is Grand Final weeks for a few select Fantasy coaches (not Calvin), so we've got plenty of advice to help you lift your premiership cup. Episode guide 2:00 - Roy and Warnie are into their respective Draft and Classic finals, but Calvin bowed out. 5:00 - Touk Miller gains Cal's negative three. 10:10 - Trent "Speedy" Standen racked up a mon...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 80
Catch The Traders every Thursday evening from 6:15pm AEST as they talk the teams for the upcoming round. Head to facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial to join the show. Ask your questions in the comments or via Twitter as Roy, Calvin and Warnie help you get set for lockout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 12, 2021•51 min•Season 8Ep. 79
There's still a game to go in round 21 and Calvin can only just to fit his head in the studio today due to the huge numbers he's putting up. It has been a high scoring round with 100s across the board for many coaches... but there have been a few stories this weekend that have made things interesting. We run through all the action and look ahead to the preliminary finals with the players you need to target to get yourself into the big dance. Let's go! Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin is dominating th...
Aug 09, 2021•53 min•Season 8Ep. 78
