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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Mar 20, 2025 · 45 min
R2 teams, captains, trade tips - AFL Fantasy LIVE
Roy, Calvin and Warnie went live as the round two teams dropped. Catch their instant reaction to all the news ahead of the first game of the round with plenty of tips for your team including trades, captains and more. Join in live every week from 6:15pm AEDT at AFL.com.au or the AFL Live app. Ask your questions via social media as the best ones are read out on the show. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Mar 17, 2025 · 56 min
Fix up trades, chasing SDK, cash cows and other value options
The rollercoaster of the AFL Fantasy season is back as we hang on every lockout, decision made and point scored. The Traders unpack round one and look ahead to the fix up trades for round two. From Sam De Koning to Joel Freijah as the mid-priced defenders to making sure you've got Xavier Lindsay and Levi Ashcroft as cash cows, plenty is covered in this bumper episode ... also featuring plenty of your questions. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:20 - The Traders' scores with Calvin happy on top. 3:10 - Who gets the +3s and -3s? 6:00 - Xavier Lindsay gets top Cash Cow of the Year votes. 8:10 - News from round one. 11:00 - Calvin brings back tag watch. 16:45 - What are these first trades about? 22:25 - Mid-priced options to chase. 26:00 - Should we get Sam De Koning? 32:30 - Who should be traded out? 41:40 - Dual-position player possibilities. 43:00 - Early rage trades. 44:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:30 - Is Guns 'n' Rookies the way to play the Best 18 of the byes? 53:30 - Who is the priority to trade out of Sam Taylor and Harry Perryman? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Mar 13, 2025 · 45 min
R1 teams, captains, lockout tips - AFL Fantasy LIVE
Roy, Calvin and Warnie are live for the first time this season. The all-important round one teams have dropped and we get instant reaction from The Traders as they build their starting squads. Captains, team tips and answers to your questions feature in a big start to 2025. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Mar 10, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
AFL Fantasy Lockout Week 🔒 Locks, Cash Cows, Value
We've seen Swans, Hawks, Giants and Magpies and some players have put their hand up to be locked into round one AFL Fantasy Classic teams. The Traders chat through what they learned from Opening Round while giving plenty of tips to get you through lockout week. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - What to know for lockout week. 5:10 - Will Day is a lock following his Opening Round game. 10:45 - Giants v Pies brought about a few names to consider. 16:00 - Finn Callaghan forces Roy's hand for selection. 23:20 - Must-have defenders and does Dayne Zorko become an option? 28:45 - Which midfielders do we need to have? 33:15 - What rucks are there to consider? 36:10 - Jack Macrae, Bailey Smith and Caleb Daniel are vanilla picks up forward. 42:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 50:30 - Roy's Rollin' 22. 57:20 - Will Max Gawn be Calvin's No.1 captain? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Mar 5, 2025 · 20 min
Opening Round Emergency Podcast
A couple of postponed games makes Opening Round look a little different ... and with it comes a pivot in some thinking! As agile as ever, The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy implications and what we need to consider heading into round one next week. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Mar 2, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Fantasy wrap of AAMI Community Series
The AAMI Community Series is completed and there are a whole heap of takeaways to discuss. Every game is reviewed with the Fantasy numbers analysed. The key names that have come in - or moved out - of The Traders' Fantasy Classic teams and those Draft ranking adjustments are discussed. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode Guide 2:00 - Geelong v Essendon. 7:10 - Richmond v Collingwood. 15:00 - Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs. 25:20 - Brisbane Lions v Adelaide. 33:10 - GWS Giants v Carlton. 42:25 - Gold Coast v Sydney. 48:10 - St Kilda v Port Adelaide. 57:30 - West Coast v North Melbourne. 1:10:30 - Fremantle v Melbourne. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 27, 2025 · 36 min
AAMI: Hawks v Dogs - Q4 - AFL Fantasy LIVE
Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the fourth quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 27 February 2025. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here 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.
Feb 27, 2025 · 31 min
AAMI: Hawks v Dogs - Q3 - AFL Fantasy LIVE
Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the third quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 27 February 2025. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here 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.
Feb 27, 2025 · 31 min
AAMI: Hawks v Dogs - Q2 - AFL Fantasy LIVE
Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the second quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 27 February 2025. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here 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.
Feb 27, 2025 · 41 min
AAMI: Hawks v Dogs - Q1 - AFL Fantasy LIVE
Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the first quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Thursday 27 February 2025. Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Click here 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.
Feb 26, 2025 · 18 min
AFL Fantasy Draft 101: The Traders' guide to playing Draft
The AFL Fantasy Draft platform has been rebuilt and the experience is like you've never seen before! From the new Draft Board to more setting than ever to create a customised league, this is a good time to get involved in Draft. Calvin, Roy and Warnie run through the key things to know if you're looking to dip your toe into play AFL Fantasy Draft. Head to fantasydraft.afl.com.au or download the app (search 'AFL Fantasy Draft' in your app store) to start playing the official Fantasy Draft game of the AFL. Episode guide 1:00 - What is Fantasy Draft? 2:00 - Settings: line ups, scoring, flexibility. 5:50 - Draft order ideas. 8:45 - Setting pre-draft lists. 11:00 - Draft day and the new draft board. 14:15 - Managing your team post-Draft. 17:25 - Punishments. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 23, 2025 · 48 min
MATCH SIM - Pt. 2: Fantasy takeaways
The next lot of the pre-season matches, the Match Simulations, have been completed. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the four matches held between 20 and 22 February. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode Guide 1:00 - Collingwood v Brisbane v Gold Coast 6:00 - Sydney v GWS Giants 11:30 - Adelaide v Port Adelaide 19:20 - North Melbourne v Melboure 28:45 - Carlton v St Kilda 41:00 - Who to watch in AAMI Community Series. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 19, 2025 · 34 min
MATCH SIM - Pt. 1: Fantasy takeaways
The first of the pre-season matches, the Match Simulations, have been completed. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the four matches held between 15 and 17 February. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode Guide 0:20 - What we're watching for. 2:45 - Western Bulldogs v Essendon 10:35 - Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle 18:00 - West Coast v Richmond 23:30 - Geelong v Hawthorn - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 17, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Cash Cows: AFL Fantasy guide to 2025 rookies
Calvin, Roy and Warnie chat through the new crop of Draftees who will make up our Classic cash cows, late round picks in Draft and players to target for Keeper Leagues. Cash cows aren't limited to the draftees, they are the players priced at the cheaper end in Classic and are the backbone of our teams in the salary cap game. The Traders discuss the key players to watch over the practice matches leading into round one. Cal Twomey from AFLcom.au also joins the show to give his draftee rankings for AFL Fantasy Draft Keeper Leagues. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:30 - Cash cows dictate your structure. 8:25 - Defender rookie rankings 18:40 - Midfield rookie rankings 28:15 - Ruck rookie rankings 36:45 - Forward rookie rankings 47:40 - Cal Twomey's draftee keeper rankings 54:10 - Questions from social media - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 14, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Fantasy trackwatching, Giants, Roos, Blues, Crows, Power, Bombers, Magpies, Demons
Warnie chats with Riley Beveridge about GWS Giants, North Melbourne and Carlton, Aaron Bryans from ABC Grandstand on Adelaide and Port Adelaide, Cal Twomey on Essendon and Fox Sports' Drew Jones on Melbourne and Collingwood. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:55 - GWS Giants featuring news on James Leake, Conor Stone, Tom Green, Kieren Briggs. 7:05 - North Melbourne featuring news on Caleb Daniel, Harry Sheezel, Colby McKercher, Finn O'Sullivan. 12:00 - Carlton featuring Jagga Smith, Ollie Hollands, Jack Silvagni, Tom De Koning. 20:50 - Adelaide featuring James Peatling, Jordan Dawson, Izak Rankine, Daniel Curtin, Sid Draper. 26:45 - Port Adelaide featuring Jason Horne-Francis, Connor Rozee, Jordon Sweet, Joe Berry. 37:00 - Essendon featuring Zach Reid, Saad El-Hawli, Isaac Kako, Dylan Shiel, Nic Martin, Jaxon Prior. 45:30 - Melbourne featuring Clayton Oliver, Christian Petracca, Trent Rivers, Max Gawn, Harvey Langford. 56:30 - Collingwood featuring Nick Daicos, Dan Houston, Harry Perryman, Josh Daicos. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 12, 2025 · 57 min
Fantasy Forwards: Must-haves, other options, structure, Draft ranks
Let's face it, we've all got Jack Macrae, Bailey Smith and Caleb Daniel in our Fantasy Classic sides. But who sits beside them? The Traders chat through who should be F1, where the value lies and the strategy you should look at. They also discuss the draft rankings for the forwards in a position where the numbers fall away quickly. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:15 - Lock in Jack Macrae, Bailey Smith and Caleb Daniel. 4:40 - Is Jason Horne-Francis a good shout as F1 with Port's early draw? 9:55 - Liam Baker and Jack Graham appear to have upside in their roles. 11:40 - Can we see a 90-plus from Izak Rankine as a first choice midfielder? 13:15 - Ryley Sanders looks like a steal. 18:10 - Roy is keen to select Jack Silvagni as his F6. 20:15 - Eagles could dominate our FWD lines. 25:05 - Cash Cows. 29:45 - Jake Waterman joins the boys. 41:00 - When the first forwards will go off the board in Draft. 47:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 53:00 - Where does Matt Kennedy sit as an option? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 9, 2025 · 52 min
Fantasy Rucks: Set-and-forget? Value plays, Draft strategy
Two on-field positions in Fantasy Classic bring as much discussion as the other lines. Do we back in Xerri as a set-and-forget option? Who offers the value? What's the preferred Draft day strategy for the big men? Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Are we chasing a structure that has worked in the past? 3:20 - Rowan Marshall is a fade. 5:00 - Are we locking in Tristan Xerri? 7:25 - Calvin flags Max Gawn as a potential R2. 11:25 - After a down year, is there upside in Tim English? 14:00 - Do we pick other top end options? 17:35 - Roy is all over Tom De Koning as his R2. 24:20 - Jordon Sweet is an interesting option. 26:05 - What is going to happen with the Fremantle rucks? 28:50 - Who can we lock in as a bench option? 34:00 - The Traders rank the top 12 rucks for Draft. 41:38 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:30 - Can do you a bye round pivot to Kieren Briggs? - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 7, 2025 · 33 min
Fantasy Trackwatching, Sarah Black on Tigers, Cats, Josh Gabelich on Dogs, Hawks, Saints
Warnie chats with Sarah Black about what she has seen at Richmond and Geelong while Josh Gabelich has spent time at Noosa with the Western Bulldogs, and hit the track with Hawthorn and St Kilda. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:10 - Richmond featuring news on Sam Lalor, Tim Taranto, Jayden Short. 6:45 - Geelong featuring news on Bailey Smith, Sam De Koning, Max Holmes. 14:20 - Western Bulldogs featuring news on Ryley Sanders, Sam Davidson, Tim English. 20:30 - Hawthorn featuring news on Will Day, James Sicily. 25:30 - St Kilda featuring Rowan Marshall, Harry Boyd, Jack Macrae, Max Hall. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 5, 2025 · 56 min
Fantasy Midfielders: Value premiums, cash cows, Draft rankings
The engine room is where bulk Fantasy points are scored, but will we see more 110+ players in 2025? Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the midfielders and are joined by Rory Laird as he dished out inside information about the Crows ... one of the most intriguing clubs to watch this pre-season. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Who are the most popular midfielders? 3:40 - Bargain buy Clayton Oliver is Calvin's M4. 5:00 - Connor Rozee is the best of the under-priced premiums. 10:25 - Value selections such as Christian Petracca. 15:55 - Roy is keen on some Carlton players as mid-priced selections. 20:50 - Midfield cash cows are likely to make the most money. 24:40 - Rory Laird joins the boys for a chat about the Crows. 29:15 - Adelaide's midfield will have plenty running through it. 32:40 - What role will Jordan Dawson play? 34:30 - Are Sid Draper and Daniel Curtin locks? 37:40 - Fantasy Draft rankings and sleepers. 40:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 45:50 - Is it the mid-pricer year for midfielders? 51:00 - Can you pick Chad Warner expecting forward status? 53:20 - Could Josh Daicos be a Draft target - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.
Feb 2, 2025 · 48 min
Fantasy Defenders: Classic structure, value picks, Draft rankings
Picking defenders has been a bit of a head scratcher so far this pre-season with only a couple of 'must-have' players and plenty of options to consider depending on Fantasy Classic structure. As we can see in Draft rankings, there's plenty of depth and ability to post big scores. Matt Roberts from the Swans joins the boys to chat through his Fantasy stocks and he gives some intel on his team mates. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:30 - Roy says defenders will separate the good teams. 4:50 - Jayden Short and Callum Mills are the early DEF locks. 6:40 - Is Keidean Coleman an option? 8:05 - Roy's defenders revealed led by Harry Sheezel. 11:00 - You'll get what you pay for with Jack Sinclair. 13:50 - Other value options to consider. 18:05 - Sam De Koning is one to watch for role. 20:30 - Rookie watchlist. 25:25 - Matt Roberts joins the show to discuss his pre-season. 28:20 - Where will Callum Mills play? 30:15 - Dean Cox hasn't changed too much. 31:30 - Cheap Swans to consider. 33:50 - Fantasy Draft thoughts. 37:35 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 43:05 - Thoughts on Arie Schoenmaker. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy 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.