AFL Fantasy with The Traders

Roy runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Blues. Episode guide 1:15 - Roy is up and about with new recruit Zac Williams and thinks he will be in for bulk midfield time. 3:20 - Sam Docherty remains relatively cheap consider what he's produced in the past. 5:00 - Will there be a bounce back from Patrick Cripps with his extra midfield help? 6:45 - Nic Newman is an interesting prospect returning from injury. 9:30 - Remember that Brodie Kemp is a basement priced option who could play early on.

Calvin runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Dockers. Episode guide 1:05 - Could Nat Fyfe end up with FWD status in 2021? 3:30 - Consider Luke Valente for your bench. 5:10 - Blake Acres is available as a MID only. 6:30 - For tradition's sake, we have to mention Connor Blakely. 7:05 - Roy is still traumatised by Luke Ryan, but he could be a top defender based on some of his advanced stats. 9:00 - MID/FWD Michael Walters will still be around the mark as one of the best forwards.

Warnie runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Bombers. Episode guide 0:40 - Zach Merrett had an exceptional season, making him one of the most dependable Fantasy options in the game. 2:05 - Former Giant Jye Caldwell has DPP and could be a mid-priced improver in the red-and-black. 4:00 - A discount for Dyson Heppell puts him in the mix for a midfield spot now that he's priced in the mid-70s. 7:15 - Roy's pick of Andrew McGrath was one of his best last year. 9:10 - Calvin say no to two-metre Peter Wright. 10:50 - $170k FWD Harrison Jones should get a gig at some stage.

Roy runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Suns. Episode guide 0:50 - Matt Rowell is the most selected player in Fantasy Classic and with good reason. 4:10 - Stripped of FWD status, Hugh Greenwood may be an option for Draft leagues iwth advanced categories. 6:00 - Is there some value in Jarrod Witts? 7:05 - Rory Atkins could be someone to consider. 8:40 - After smashing a PB in the 2km time-trial, the boys like the look of Will Brodie. 11:10 - Draftee Elijah Hollands has some Fantasy pedigree.

Calvin runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Hawks. Episode guide 1:00 - Calvin believes that Tom Mitchell will return to a 120+ average. 4:05 - New recruit Tom Phillips not only has DPP but he offers plenty of value. 5:45 - Keep an eye on Finn Maginness this pre-season. 8:30 - Jonathon Patton is basically rookie priced. 10:30 - Is it time to give up on Chad Wingard as a Fantasy option? trutusag

Warnie runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Swans. Episode guide 1:15 - The most expensive defender in the competition is Jake Lloyd. Is he worth it? 4:00 - With a slight discount, Isaac Heeney could be a premium for a sub-premium price. 5:45 - If fit, Lance Franklin is a must-have. 7:30 - A couple of Swans draftees are worth having on your watchlist.

Roy runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Kangaroos. Episode guide 1:20 - Jed Anderson is coming off his best career-best Fantasy season. 4:00 - Can Jaidyn Stephenson return numbers similar to his sophomore year? 6:25 - Calvin is confused as to why Todd Goldstein isn't in Roy's big three. 8:00 - Jy Simpkin is now MID only. 10:40 - Keep an eye on Will Phillips as a bargain. 11:00 - Warnie is considering Ben Cunnington as a discounted player.

Calvin runs through his AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft watchlist from the Crows. Episode guide 1:00 - Former Giant Jackson Hately looks to be a midfield wonder at the Crows. 2:45 - How will Matt Crouch fare without his brother? 4:10 - A discount puts Rory Sloane right in the frame as a value pick. 5:30 - Backline gun Rory Laird is now listed as a DEF/MID. Does that midfield role continue? 7:00 - Wayne Milera is priced cheaper than what his likely output will be. 8:30 - At $196k, draftee James Rowe might be a must-have up forward.

The greatest Christmas present ever recieved by Fantasy coaches was the early opening of the game and The Traders are super-excited. They chat through their first picks for Fantasy Classic, catch up with Selby the Fantasy GOAT, run through new features of the game, hear about Keeper Leagues with Heff from the Keeper League Podcast and answer your questions in a fun Christmas Special. Episode guide 2:00 - First picks in Fantasy Classic. 3:30 - Bargain selections to keep an eye on, 9:00 - The Treloar Effect. 11:10 - Who are some rookies to place in your team at this early stage. 14:00 - Selby Lee-Steere, the 2017/18 Fantasy Classic champion joins the boys. 16:30 - What were some of Selby's takeaways from 2020 as he plans for next season. 22:40 - New features of Fantasy Draft are discussed. 31:00 - Heff from the Keeper League Podcast helps Calvin understand the new keeper league feature. 37:30 - Tips for starting a keeper league. 40:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 48:20 - Some notes from the 2021 fixture.

Positions have been revealed and it's time to get to work. Warnie runs through the important news, including the key position changes while Roy names up the first iteration of his infamous Rollin' 22. With the prices being calculated as we speak, Calvin takes a peek at players he believes will offer value in Fantasy Classic. If the pre-season hadn't started before today, it is well and truely underway with Fantasy Draft ranking season a go! The Traders will have at least one podcast every week from no on until the end of the season. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss a show! Episode Guide 3:00 - Some names from the AFL Draft that could be Fantasy relevant next season. 5:30 - 20 minute quarters are back and last year's stats need to be adjusted. 10:20 - The forwards have had a complete shake up as the positions for 2021 are confirmed. 14:50 - Lachie Whitfield is now a defender. 17:10 - Roy reveals his best 22 players of 2021 with his Rollin' 22. 20:05 - Who are the top ranked midfielders? 26:00 - The boys consider how the first round plays out in Fantasy Draft. 28:45 - Player price calculations are underway with the salary cap revealed. 30:15 - Both Joe Daniher and Lance Franklin will be priced at under 50. Who would you take in Fantasy Classic? 32:00 - Matt Rowell will receive a discount. 36:00 - Classic ruck combos are discussed.

Dust off the notepad, it's time to start our pre-season training for the 2021 AFL Fantasy season. The Traders jump into the studio and catch up over a beer to chat through every move of the trade period and the Fantasy implications. Not just on the player traded, but the impact the moves make on others. Episode guide 1:00 - Roy went full nuffie during the trade period with his love for the Blues. 7:30 - Will Zac Williams get the midfield time that he has been promised? 14:00 - Where does Brad Crouch go in Fantasy Draft considering he is suspended for the first two games. 19:15 - Brayden Preuss is the early favourite for R2. 25:45 - Roy thinks Lachie Fogarty could get some midfield time... Warnie and Calvin aren't so sure. 28:40 - How does Adam Saad change the make up of Carlton's defence? 34:00 - Jack Higgins had epic Fantasy numbers as a kid, could he see a scoring bump at the Saints? 36:05 - The Eagles added ball-magnet Alex Witherden to their back-six. 41:00 - Jaidyn Stevenson is underpriced by almost 20 points on previous output. 43:00 - After gaining FWD status last year, Tom Phillips could one of the most relevant from the traded players. 49:50 - The Bulldogs' midfield is stacked... can we touch them?

What a season that was! So many challenges - including rolling lockouts, daily team announcements, extra trades, byes and the hubs - but we have made it to the end of Coronaball AFL Fantasy 2020. Roy, Calvin and Warnie review the season that was including the best and worst of the year. They catch up with the winner of the Toyota Hilux, Trent, who coaches Aluniesheis to the top of the Fantasy Classic rankings. Episode guide 1:00 - Memories of a crazy season like we've never seen before. 3:00 - Final scores and rankings with the Nick Riewoldt Medals for the boys in the Grand Final. 7:20 - Calvin laments some of his poor Grand Final performers who secured him his 10th green vest of the season. 10:15 - Best and worst picks to start the season. 17:00 - New nominees for the never again list. 18:55 - Trent Sutcliffe joins the boys to talk about his impressive AFL Fantasy Classic win. 22:30 - What did Trent do with his rucks? 28:25 - Tom Rockliff was one of the keys to Aluniesheis climing to the top of the table. 33:30 - Roy awards the Dane Swan Medal to Lachie Neale. 37:40 - Calvin discussed the rookies of the year for the Michael Barlow Medal. 43:40 - Warnie looks at the Fantasy Team of the Year. 47:30 - What does 2021 look like? 51:00 - A big thank you to all of the listeners and contributors to the podcast and Fantasy content this year.

For one last time this season, Roy, Calvin and Warnie get together on a Thursday night to look ahead to a round of Fantasy footy. They look at trading plans and things to know in order to be in the best position to win your flag. They debate whether holding trades is actually worth doing and run through some scenarios as they answer plenty of questions for the big dance!

It is Grand Final week and the last round of AFL Fantasy for season 2020. Warnie is up and about because his Warne Dawgs have booked themselves a place into the big dance of the Bacon Cup. The boys wrap up an eventful round 17 and look ahead to round 18 with trade and team selection advice. Episode guide 1:30 - Fantasy form watch for round 17. 4:00 - Celebrating Bryce Gibbs' great final game and career. 6:05 - How The Traders went on the weekend. 10:00 - Plenty of poor scores determined preliminary finals. 15:10 - Sam Docherty's calf injury leads the news of the week which affects 47 per cent of Fantasy Classic coaches. 16:40 - Calvin's Scale of Hardness is 'mashed up' with Roy's Rolling 22 to look at the best options for this week. 21:30 - Do we see any rests or bruise free footy this weekend? 25:00 - Back-to-back winner Selby Lee-Steere is up to 17th overall despite some poor trades. 27:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 36:00 - Lachie neale has been a star all season, but cost plenty of coaches their place in the Grand Final. 39:00 - Calvin runs through picking captains in round 18.

And then there were four. Round 17 is here and that means the final four teams will be playing out the preliminary finals in Fantasy Classic and Draft leagues ready to book their place in next week's Grand Final round as the home-and-away season comes to a close. Roy, Calvin and Warnie have plenty of discuss as there are injuries galore and plenty of -3 candidates out of round 16. Episode guide 1:00 - The best of round 16 including Tom Rockliff and his tweet to Roy. 6:50 - Calvin was disappointed with Todd Goldstein after he scored 34 in the first quarter. 9:00 - Injury news including Jack Redden and James Worpel suffering season ending injuries. 15:00 - Hamish Brayshaw at $170,000 is close to a must-have this week. 19:30 - Roy talks up Chad Wingard as being the bargain buy of round 17 with his increased midfield time. 21:15 - The best vice-captain and captain options are dissected by Calvin. 24:30 - Season defining 50/50 calls. 26:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 33:50 - Do you upgrade Sam Draper or your last midfielder?