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 avail...
Feb 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 11Ep. 24
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 Amon . 14:2...
Feb 01, 2024•47 min•Season 11Ep. 23
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 discusses his s...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 11Ep. 22
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 few $200k ...
Jan 27, 2024•18 min•Season 11Ep. 21
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 selected Lion fo...
Jan 26, 2024•19 min•Season 11Ep. 20
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 look like w...
Jan 24, 2024•19 min•Season 11Ep. 19
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 has some val...
Jan 22, 2024•17 min•Season 11Ep. 18
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 him. 11:35 - ...
Jan 20, 2024•18 min•Season 11Ep. 17
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 season, going ...
Jan 18, 2024•20 min•Season 11Ep. 16
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 controver...
Jan 16, 2024•17 min•Season 11Ep. 15
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 - Cash cows wort...
Jan 14, 2024•13 min•Season 11Ep. 14
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 did Calvin ta...
Jan 12, 2024•17 min•Season 11Ep. 13
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 Mitch Hinge...
Jan 10, 2024•18 min•Season 11Ep. 12
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 DPP should...
Jan 08, 2024•14 min•Season 11Ep. 11
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 numbers. 8:30 ...
Jan 06, 2024•13 min•Season 11Ep. 10
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 Jacob Hop...
Jan 04, 2024•16 min•Season 11Ep. 9
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 someone to mon...
Jan 02, 2024•14 min•Season 11Ep. 8
Roy leads us through the Suns' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - At $809k, Sam Flanders is a bargain according to Roy. 2:20 - What is the concern about launching into Noah Anderson ? 4:00 - Memories of Touk Miller might make it hard to pick him, but he's value priced at 96. 7:30 - Jake Rogers is one of the draftees to watch. 8:25 - We remember what happened with Rory Atkins and Brayden Fiorini . They will never b...
Dec 31, 2023•13 min•Season 11Ep. 7
Warnie leads us through the Hawks' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - The Hawks were very relevant in 2023 with James Sicily the best of them. 3:25 - Will Day lost his DEF status. 4:55 - What does Dylan Moore need to do to be a top forward option? 7:15 - Will Jai Newcombe take his average to 100-plus? 9:10 - Nick Watson is the cash cow to watch from Hawthorn. 10:30 - If we see Denver Grainger-Barras named, he coul...
Dec 29, 2023•13 min•Season 11Ep. 6
Calvin leads us through the Kangaroos' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Tristan Xerri is a legitimate option as a value ruck. 2:45 - Who is locking in Xerri? 3:30 - If Zac Fisher is playing off half-back, he could be great pick as a FWD. 4:55 - Can Dylan Stephens get an opportunity and match his VFL form? 6:10 - What does Harry Sheezel do in 2024? 7:15 - Luke Davies-Uniacke averaged 112 in his last six games. 8:...
Dec 27, 2023•15 min•Season 11Ep. 5
Roy leads us through the Eagles' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Harley Reid the the most picked player in the game and an "obvious pick". 2:30 - With Hurn's retirement, does Alex Witherden offer value? 4:00 - Does Matthew Flynn become the No.1 ruck? 4:45 - Have we put a line through Elliot Yeo ? 6:30 - Clay Hall is the rookie-priced Eagle to watch. 7:30 - What will Reid average this year? Find more from Roy, C...
Dec 25, 2023•9 min•Season 11Ep. 4
We were stoked to have AFL Fantasy open up last week with the earliest launch the game has seen! Roy, Calvin and Warnie jumped back in the studio to chat through their initial thoughts including Calvin's first cut of his team. Darren Carr, coach of Wise Ocean PODS, gives some tips after being the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic champion. Plenty of your questions are answered in a bumper episode to help you get set up prior to Christmas. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 ...
Dec 17, 2023•56 min•Season 11Ep. 3
Roy, Calvin and Warnie get together to chat through the info that has come across their desks this week as we get ready for launch! A new salary cap, a new top-priced player and some new rules/tweaks to the game for a new season. Plenty is unpacked as we gear up for 2024 which will be here before we know it. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:30 - AFL Fantasy will start at round one rather than Opening Round in 2024. 4:45 - Price changes after round one will incorpora...
Dec 10, 2023•45 min•Season 11Ep. 2
News of the 2024 fixture has dropped and the start to the year is going to be different to what we've seen before. Roy, Calvin and Warnie call an emergency podcast to chat through the Fantasy ramifications and possible solutions. One of Cal's ex-students, Colby McKercher, joins the show live in the studio ahead of next week's AFL Draft. The likely first round picks gives The Traders the lowdown on some of the best draftees that we should keep an eye on for our Fantasy teams. The boys also chat t...
Nov 16, 2023•49 min•Season 11Ep. 1
What an end to the season! Darren's team Wise Ocean PODs is etched in AFL Fantasy history with his 25-point win over Jonathon's Fleabaggers to take out the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic season. Darren joins the final episode of the podcast for the season to chat about how he won the Toyota HiLux. The boys wrap up an eventful year with some highs (and lows) featured in their Fantasy Wrapped section. The Dane Swan Medal is handed out while plenty of players get a pat on the back including the final tal...
Aug 28, 2023•58 min•Season 10Ep. 99
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 24 August. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au . Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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....
Aug 24, 2023•52 min•Season 10Ep. 98
The team currently ranked in second, Fleabaggers, is just 57 points behind Wise Ocean PODs. Jonathon who has spent multiple weeks at No.1 joins Roy, Warnie and Calvin for this special episode in the lead up to the Fantasy Grand Finals. With only a couple of players of difference, what moves could he be considering to take back the top ranking? Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders . Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook . Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram . Follow @AFLFantasy on Twit...
Aug 23, 2023•14 min•Season 10Ep. 97
We've made it! There's one week to go in AFL Fantasy 2023 and The Traders chat about what to do with your final two trades. Roy, Calvin and Warnie preview each game with a Fantasy tidbit or two out each match plus catch up with former Port Adelaide player Sam Colquhoun who is currently ranked 10th overall. Episode guide 0:45 - Warnie snatched victory over Calvin with a score update. 5:30 - Captains in round 23 were on point with Rowan Marshall into Tim English a great call. 9:00 - Jayden Short a...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 10Ep. 96
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 17 August. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au . Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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....
Aug 17, 2023•48 min•Season 10Ep. 95
The coach ranked No.1 overall joins Warnie, Roy and Calvin with just two weeks to go in the season. Hear about his year to date and how he's going to attack the final rounds of the 2023 season. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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....
Aug 16, 2023•18 min•Season 10Ep. 94
