AFL Fantasy with The Traders

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AFL.com.au's Fantasy experts, Roy, Calvin and Warnie, deliver a podcast full of tips to help you have a successful (and fun) Fantasy season.

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Jul 10, 2024 · 27 min
Paul Crestani - Coaches' Corner 2024
Paul from Perth loves his AFL Fantasy. He's as invested as anyone in the game but experiences it differently than other coaches. Hear about his story - and get some advice - frome one of the most engaged coaches in the competition. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 8, 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Roy's gonna win a hat! 🎶 Who's F5/F6? Is Colby a must?
Roy didn't have the week he wanted ... with sickness and trades ... but he moved up the rankings and is knocking on the door of winning a hat! Calvin and Warnie keep the podcast rolling while Roy recovers and release the song "Roy's Hat (Hell Yeah)" to motivate him. The boys chat through what to do with F5 and F6 as well as plenty of other trade targets. Episode guide 1:30 - Warnie defeated Calvin by 244 points in round 17. 5:00 - Roy jumps on the phone to chat about the health of his Fantasy team. 9:35 - The world premiere of "Roy's Hat (Hell Yeah)". 12:00 - Zak Butters and Connor Rozee gets Warnie's +3 for the week. 14:40 - "He didn't turn up in the last quarter" - Errol Gulden scored three in the final term. 17:00 - Colby McKercher gets into third on the Cash Cow of the Year leaderboard. 19:35 - Max Gawn was subbed on Sunday, but we also have MRO worried for Isaac Heeney and Izak Rankine. 24:25 - Were there any relevant players who gained DPP? 27:00 - Is Dylan Moore at the top of the shopping list to get as F5 or F6? 32:15 - Can you look at Jy Simpkin as an option? What is his fixture like? 36:10 - Shaun Mannagh is the rookie of the week to grab. 39:05 - Can you drop a premium to Colby McKercher? 41:50 - Andrew Brayshaw is worth looking at as an option under-$900k. 44:00 - Who is the ruck with the best run home? 45:15 - The most traded players including The Traders' moves. 47:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:30 - Is Tom De Koning a ruck option? 53:40 - "You don't have confidence in whoever you're bringing into F5 or F6". 57:15 - Can you field a rookie over Alex Sexton? 59:10 Can you have Mattaes Phillipou as a bench player to loop? 1:02:10 - The full version of Roy's song. Roy's Hat (Hell Yeah) Calvin's song via Suno. Catch the film clip on our social media channels. LYRICS [Verse] Roy's gonna win a hat Hell yeah Hell yeah Victory in his grasp Hell yeah Hell yeah [Verse 2] He's the best on the team Hell yeah Hell yeah Gonna live that dream Hell yeah Hell yeah [Chorus] Party in the studio Hell yeah Hell yeah Everybody shout and go Hell yeah Hell yeah [Verse 3] Lights will shine so bright Hell yeah Hell yeah Celebrate all night Hell yeah Hell yeah [Bridge] Roy's the hero now Hell yeah Hell yeah We're all standing proud Hell yeah Hell yeah [Chorus] Party in the studio Hell yeah Hell yeah Everybody shout and go Hell yeah Hell yeah - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 4, 2024 · 45 min
Fisher OUT! R17 teams, captain tips, trade advice
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 4 July. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3, 2024 · 38 min
Fantasy Freako - Coaches' Corner 2024
Fantasy Freako has been with Champion Data since 2007 and in that time he's been refining his AFL Fantasy game while helping other coaches. Warnie chats with CD's resident expert with plenty of insight about how stats are captured, some of the intricacies of definitions and how we get our Fantasy scores added up each weekend. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 1, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Scale of Hardness, luxury trade season, tag watch
Roy slid three spots but the hat dream is still alive! Calvin wants to release his song ... but not yet! Instead he looks at his Scale of Hardness to help us with luxury trade season. The boys chat through all the issues and trade thoughts ahead of round 17 in a bumper episode of the podcast. Episode guide 1:00 - "You can't take your foot off the pedal". 3:00 - Jye Caldwell and Lachie Whitfield were great trade in targets for Warnie and Roy. 6:30 - Calvin wasn't happy with his Vice Captain and Captain this week. 9:05 - There was a change at the top this week in the race to the Toyota HiLux. 10:00 - Oliver Dempsey gained his third five votes in four games for the Michael Barlow Medal. 12:15 - Why did Zac Fisher get subbed out? 19:00 - Colby McKercher kicked two goals and scored 87 in the VFL. 25:50 - Cal discusses his Scale of Hardness. 30:20 - After the tag this week, Lachie Whitfield has a dream run. 35:00 - Where will the tags go in round 17? 39:10 - Can we pick Tom Stewart with his midfield role? 42:30 - Fremantle have a great match up this week and Caleb Serong is on Roy's radar. 49:40 - Early trades. 51:55 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 54:20 - Can we trade Jack Crisp? 57:15 - Who is the best ruck for the run home? 1:02:00 - What should we do with Hayden Young after scoring 37? 1:05:15 - Thoughts on Nic Newman as a POD. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2024 · 46 min
R16 teams, captain tips, trade advice
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 27 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2024 · 22 min
Alex Morrison - Coaches' Corner 2024
If you've ever seen a tweet with some Fantasy relevant news, there's a good chance Alex Morrison sent it ... while thinking about what it means for his AFL Fantasy Classic team! Currently ranked 77th overall, Mozza's Blues is aiming to win a hat this year. He shares how his season has gone and chats about what it's like being a Social Media Producer while coaching his Fantasy team. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Oliver to Rozee = easiest trade ever, Schoenmaker or Evans, post-bye recap
The byes are over and the boys are happy! They recap their performances over the challenging period with Roy knocking on the door of the top 100 overall. Plenty of players are discussed including the lock of a trade that Warnie and Calvin are pulling this week. Episode guide 1:15 - Roy is now 115th overall. 5:00 - Scoring 136, Andrew Brayshaw gets some love. 7:10 - Luke Ryan hasn't exactly been the win the boys thought he would be. 9:20 - Calvin speaks on behalf of all Clayton Oliver owners. 14:00 - Bye round recap. Did The Traders move up? 17:50 - Oliver Dempsey gets five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal. 20:45 - There is a watch on Isaac Heeney this week according to Roy's sources. 23:30 - What tags are there to consider this week? 27:20 - The Cats are more deceptive than Roy with Sam De Koning rucking this week. 31:50 - Connor Rozee has to be the "biggest target this week". 34:15 - Do you pick Rozee or Tom Green? 40:00 - Can you consider Elliot Yeo (again)? 45:55 - Health benches are important. Which defender? Arie Schoenmaker or Logan Evans? 50:30 - Most traded players this week with The Traders' moves. 53:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 56:50 - Colby McKercher isn't a rookie. 59:00 - The boys are getting a little excited about Rory Laird. 1:04:05 - Trent Rivers got a big bump in CBAs for the Dees. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 20, 2024 · 46 min
R15 teams, final bye trade targets, captain tips
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 20 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2024 · 26 min
Future of AFL Fantasy - Coaches' Corner 2024
Matt Jeffries is the AFL Fantasy product manager. There are some exciting things on the horizon for the game we love and MJ has some things to share to take us fans along for the ride! - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Roy's hat chase, Ryan fail, Bont's flu game, tag issues, final bye trades
Round 14 was a tough one with plenty of low scores as we scraped together our best 18s. All of The Traders moved up in the rankings as Roy is now 70 points off a hat. They boys talk through what to do ahead of round 15 with the best trade targets and players to avoid due to the tag. Episode guide 2:00 - Roy moved up and is knocking on the door of the top 100. 3:15 - Dayne Zorko gets Warnie's +3 even though Calvin doesn't think he deserves it. 4:30 - One of the big targets last week, Luke Ryan, let his new owners down. 9:00 - It's time to trade Tom Powell. 11:00 - Arie Schoenmaker gets the 5 votes in the Cash Cow of the Year. 15:20 - A late out on Sunday of Jy Simpkin was hard to handle. 22:00 - Warnie ended up holding Clayton Oliver in the Simpkin shuffle. 25:55 - Tags are back and Calvin looks towards who gets attention this week. 32:00 - Roy says to still target the midfielders you want and ride out any tags. 34:10 - What is trade strategy for the last bye round? 38:15 - How has Roy's team ended up after round 14? 40:20 - Christian Salem is a big target for this round. 43:45 - Are the top two rucks Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy? 47:00 - Warnie is conisdering Jye Menzie. 51:03 - Most traded players included The Traders' round 15 moves. 53:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 56:30 - Who are the forwards to target? 58:00 - Is Kysaiah Pickett a forward option? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2024 · 45 min
Zorko the captain lock, R14 teams, trade tips
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 13 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 12, 2024 · 23 min
Footy Rhino - Coaches' Corner 2024
Ryan Daniels is a Channel 7 reporter, can be heard on Triple M, features on the Hard Ball Gets podcast... and is one of the leading AFL Fantasy Journos in the caper! He joins Warnie for a chat about his love for Fantasy footy and some of his history playing the game. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Oh, Errol and Sexy Flanders, R14 trade tips, Roy's Rollin' 22
Did you trade in Errol? Did you make Flanders your captain? It was a big round for those who answered yes to those questions. There were some other things - good and bad - that affected Fantasy scoring this weekend. The Traders chat through it all. They look ahead to round 14 trades and Roy reveals his Rollin' 22. Episode guide 1:10 - Roy is certain to win a hat. 3:00 - It was a nervous wait for Calvin to see his captain Max Gawn play after Sam Flanders' big 163. 5:20 - Tom Green was Warnie's -3 after bringing him in. 8:50 - Was it a bad call for Calvin to trade out Tristan Xerri for Rowan Marshall? 12:30 - Zac Fisher should be ok after sitting out the end of his game. 17:00 - Where are the tags going in round 14? 20:25 - A big score is coming from Dayne Zorko in the St Kilda match up. 28:30 - Luke Ryan will be a popular option this week. 32:45 - At a super-cheap price, is Jy Simpkin an option? 37:20 - Billy Dowling is the downgrade to get if you don't have him. 42:00 - Early trade ideas from the boys. 43:20 - Roy reveals his Rollin' 22. 47:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:30 - Who goes first? Clayton Oliver or Jake Soligo. 54:10 - Is Bodhi Uwland a stepping stone player? 57:15 - "The MIDs are the biggest issue". 59:30 - Thank you to everyone who has tuned into our 700 episodes of the podcast. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2024 · 46 min
Max for captain on Monday, R13 teams & more bye trades
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 6 June. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2024 · 32 min
Wise Ocean PODs - Coaches' Corner 2024
Darren Carr, the winner of the Toyota HiLux as the No.1 AFL Fantasy Classic coach in 2023 joins Warnie for a chat about this season. At the halfway mark of 2024, the coach of Wise Ocean PODs discusses what has gone right, what's gone wrong and gives plenty of advice for coaches for the last 12 rounds of the season. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 3, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Tom Green in, Harley Reid out, bye upgrade trades
Round 13 trading is all about getting players who have had their bye. Warnie is keen to bring in Tom Green, but there are plenty of options to consider across every line. They boys chat through these including what to do with the suspended Harley Reid. Episode guide 1:00 - How the boys scored in round 12. 2:10 - Calvin gives Marcus Bontempelli his +3. 6:30 - Clayton Oliver gets Roy's -3. 8:50 - Five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal went to Oliver Dempsey. 13:40 - Sam Flanders had an early scare to come back on to score 113. 14:15 - Is there anything to worry about for Jordan Dawson owners? 17:30 - Tag watch for this week. 19:15 - Harley Reid has been suspended for two weeks. 22:10 - Will the Crows unlease Billy Dowling after his SANFL form? 26:00 - Lachie Whitfield is a target as a defender. 30:45 - Are there any questions about Tom Green and his form? 33:25 - "If I've gone this long without Isaac Heeney..." 37:20 - Do you go a cheap Zac Fisher over a premium? 41:20 - Are there any rookie options to grab? 44:10 - The Traders' round 13 trades. 45:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:25 - Have the rucks been solid enough this year? 53:10 - Jake Soligo should be fine this week. 58:00 - Could you go with Luke Davies-Uniacke? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2024 · 45 min
Bye round trades, R12 teams, key captain plays
Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 30 May. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2024 · 27 min
Colby McKercher - Coaches' Corner 2024
While back home for North Melbourne's bye, Colby McKercher joins Roy, Warnie and his former teacher, Calvin, for a special Coaches' Corner episode of the podcast. They chat through how his first season is going in the AFL, what's going on with his Fantasy team and a bit of extra fun. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Bye trade strategy, jumping at VC and C shadows, Cal's big fall
The last weekend before the byes was eventful with Calvin having a shocker! What could've gone wrong, went wrong. From trade targets, captains and his usual gun performers, it was a week to forget for Calvinator. Attention turns to the bye rounds. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the best way to use your three trades as you try to get the best 18 on for each of the next four weeks. Episode guide 0:40 - A week is a long time in Fantasy football. 4:00 - Calvin dropped 6000 spots off the back of his 1944. 6:10 - Rowan Marshall didn't do exactly what we wanted as captain. 9:30 - Warnie gives Cal's ruck trade out Tristan Xerri his +3. 11:15 - No worries with Max Gawn after his fitness test. 17:40 - Jeremy Sharp gets the five votes in the Michael Barlow Medal. 21:00 - An early ankle injury limited Connor Rozee's output. 26:15 - Kaleb Smith might be a $200k defender to watch out for. 28:10 - The only DPP worth discussing is Travis Boak... but Roy isn't happy. 32:20 - Tips for managing the bye rounds. 35:50 - Targets coming off the round 12 bye include Josh Dunkley and Zac Fisher. 41:05 - Which players can go when their bye comes? 49:00 - The Traders' trades and most popular moves. 50:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 55:00 - Does Jake Soligo need to go? 59:10 - Do you hold Connor Rozee or do you move on? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.