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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Jan 31, 2025 · 57 min
Poms Re-United: 2024's top two Fantasy coaches
Warnie sits down for a chat with 2024's top two AFL Fantasy Classic coaches Chris Burnham and Tom Hales. They share their story as first and second in the official Fantasy game of the AFL and look ahead to building Noeyedeer5 and Pom United for the 2025 season. Episode guide 2:00 - What went wrong for Tom. 3:15 - Holding rookies was a key for Chris getting 23-24 premiums. 5:15 - What got these Poms into AFL Fantasy? 7:30 - The byes aren't the same in 2025 which will make things different. 10:35 - Bailey Smith gets picked, but other early bye players are up in the air. 17:15 - Tom declares that he loves midpriced players. 21:15 - Left field Defender selections. 23:30 - Connor Rozee cost Chris a car, but will pick him this year. 26:30 - Tom has flagged Jack Hutchinson as a cheap FWD option. 30:40 - Some different thoughts from the boys on rucks. 34:40 - Where will Chris and Tom spend the majority of their salary cap? 39:40 - Who did they replace Mattaes Phillipou with? 44:45 - Don't pay up for Harry Sheezel. 51:05 - Do you need to pick a captain from the start? - - - - 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.
Jan 30, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Fantasy Trackwatching, Fish on Lions, Suns, Schmooky on Freo, Eagles
The Traders are back with some trackwatching and training notes from around the grounds. They catch up with Michael Whiting to talk Lions and Suns while Nathan Schmook gives plenty of insight into the Dockers and Eagles. 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 - Mattaes Phillipou and Rowan Marshall injuries. 5:05 - Who gets Nic Newman's role and points? 10:10 - What's happening at North Melbourne? 14:30 - Callum Mills is playing in the midfield. 17:00 - Calvin has some Adelaide intel. 19:45 - Michael Whiting talk Keidean Coleman and the Lions. 28:45 - What will Sam Flanders' role be? 37:10 - Nathan Schmook locks in Andrew Brayshaw. 48:50 - Just a minor sprain for Liam Baker. 57:10 - Calvin, Roy and Warnie mention their most likely selection from each club. - - - - 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.
Jan 28, 2025 · 16 min
Brisbane Lions 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Lions. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:40 - Josh Dunkley was frustrating at the end of the season. 2:45 - What an epic season we saw from Dayne Zorko. 5:45 - Are there concerns over Keidean Coleman? 8:15 - Levi Ashcroft will be a Fantasy gun. 9:30 - How much upside is there in Will Ashcroft? 12:00 - Cam Rayner scored his first tons since his debut season. 12:50 - Possible cash cow options. 14:10 - If it wasn't for the bye, we'd be interested in Tom Doedee. - - - - 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.
Jan 26, 2025 · 14 min
Sydney Swans 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Swans. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:40 - They've got the bad bye. 2:10 - Errol Gulden will be the No.1 Fantasy MID in the game ... one day. 4:45 - Towards the end of the year Isaac Heeney slowed down. 6:00 - Is Callum Mills enough value? 9:15 - Michael Barlow Medal winner Matt Roberts is an option. 11:45 - Jake Lloyd finished the year well. 12:45 - Watch on time trial gun Caiden Cleary. - - - - 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.
Jan 24, 2025 · 14 min
Port Adelaide 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Power. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Can Zak Butters improve? 3:00 - Calvin was on track for a car before Connor Rozee was injured. 4:40 - Jason Horne-Francis is owned by 40% of teams. 7:00 - Could you slot Jordon Sweet in as R2? 8:45 - Who benefits from Dan Houston moving on? Is it Kane Farrell? 11:00 - What will Jack Lukosius do? 12:20 - Calvin is considering Rory Atkins... - - - - 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.
Jan 22, 2025 · 17 min
Geelong 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Cats. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:25 - Bailey Smith is the most selected player in Fantasy Classic. 4:35 - How does Max Holmes score his points? 5:55 - Tom Stewart's midfield numbers boost his average. 7:10 - Keep an eye on Lawson Humphries. 8:00 - Ruck stats for Sam De Koning are great. 11:15 - Gryan Miers the top Cats FWD. 11:55 - How good was Shaun Mannagh when he returned? 13:20 - Cash cow options. 14:25 - Cam Guthrie offers some value if he is playing each week. - - - - 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.
Jan 20, 2025 · 14 min
GWS Giants 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Giants. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Taking on the bye. 2:25 - Calvin whipped Lachie Whitfield as captain late in 2024. 3:35 - Tom Green is priced under 100. 6:15 - You can get Kieren Briggs later in your Fantasy Draft. 7:10 - How much value is Stephen Coniglio? 8:55 - Roy says watch James Leake as a cash cow. 10:20 - Finn Callaghan breakout? 10:55 - Brent Daniels had a thumping score last year. 12:20 - Is Josh Kelly's durability as bad as we think? - - - - 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.
Jan 18, 2025 · 12 min
Hawthorn 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Hawks. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Dylan Moore is the highest priced Hawk and FWD in the game. 3:40 - What can we expect from Will Day? 5:35 - Jai Newcombe could be under-priced. 6:35 - What position will James Sicily play? 9:30 - Can we consider Connor Macdonald? 10:40 - Josh Ward was a bit off his best. - - - - 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.
Jan 16, 2025 · 15 min
Western Bulldogs 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Bulldogs. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:50 - Adam Treloar has had an interrupted pre-season. 2:35 - Calvin is all over Marcus Bontempelli. 4:50 - What happened to Tim English? 6:40 - Bailey Dale is the kick-in king. 8:00 - Where does new recruit Matt Kennedy fit in? 11:00 - Warnie spent time in the gym with Ryley Sanders. 13:00 - Cash cow options. - - - - 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.
Jan 14, 2025 · 13 min
Carlton 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Blues. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide - - - - 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.
Jan 12, 2025 · 12 min
Collingwood 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Magpies. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:05 - Nick Daicos 4:00 - Jack Crisp 5:35 - Dan Houston 6:40 - Harry Perryman 9:00 - Cash Cows 10:30 - Reef McInnes - - - - 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.
Jan 10, 2025 · 14 min
Fremantle 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Dockers. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:35 - Andrew Brayshaw 3:00 - Caleb Serong 3:45 - Luke Ryan 5:40 - Sean Darcy 7:55 - Cash Cows 11:45 - Hayden Young 13:55 - Shai Bolton - - - - 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.
Jan 8, 2025 · 17 min
Essendon 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Bombers. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:55 - Zach Merrett 4:25 - Nic Martin 6:35 - Jye Caldwell 7:40 - Darcy Parish 8:55 - Ben Hobbs 12:00 - Defenders 12:50 - Isaac Kako 14:30 - Saad El-Hawli - - - - 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.
Jan 6, 2025 · 14 min
St Kilda 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Saints. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:45 - Rowan Marshall 3:20 - Jack Steele 5:50 - Jack Macrae 8:10 - Mattaes Phillipou 10:05 - Cash Cows 12:25 - Mitch Owens - - - - 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.
Jan 4, 2025 · 15 min
Gold Coast 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Suns. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:45 - Noah Anderson 3:40 - Sam Flanders 6:15 - Daniel Rioli and John Noble 10:00 - Leonardo Lombard 11:30 - David Swallow 12:45 - Touk Miller - - - - 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.
Jan 2, 2025 · 15 min
Melbourne 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Demons. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - Max Gawn 3:55 - Christian Petracca 6:50 - Clayton Oliver 9:50 - Trent Rivers 11:45 - Cash Cows 13:00 - Tom Campbell - - - - 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.
Dec 31, 2024 · 13 min
Adelaide 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Crows. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:00 - Jordan Dawson 3:45 - Rory Laird 5:30 - Isaac Cumming 7:50 - James Peatling 9:55 - Sid Draper 10:35 - Daniel Curtin - - - - 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.
Dec 29, 2024 · 14 min
West Coast 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Eagles. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 2:40 - Harley Reid 4:20 - Liam Baker 7:05 - Jack Graham 8:50 - Cash Cows 10:35 - Elijah Hewett 12:20 - Ruck set up - - - - 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.
Dec 27, 2024 · 18 min
North Melbourne 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Kangaroos. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:45 - Tristan Xerri 4:40 - Harry Sheezel 6:25 - Caleb Daniel 11:40 - Luke Parker 14:25 - Luke Davies-Uniacke 15:15 - Cash Cows 16:50 - Colby McKercher - - - - 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.
Dec 25, 2024 · 12 min
Richmond 2025 AFL Fantasy preview
The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Tigers. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:55 - Tim Taranto 4:00 - Jayden Short 5:20 - Cash Cows 6:45 - Josh Smillie 9:25 - Kane McAuliffe 10:25 - Tom Lynch - - - - 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.