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  • The tables have turned as Calvin sits at the bottom of The Traders' weekly rankings. Will it get any better as GWS and Gold Coast have the bye this week? The boys chat through the key trade issues and how to tackle the upcoming bye round featuring some of the top scorers so far this year.

    Episode guide

    0:40 - "It was a disaster for team Calvinator".

    3:15 - You can share your league match up result via the website and app.

    5:25 - Alex Sexton scored just 49 after moving forward.

    9:35 - Cash Cow of the Year sees Harvey Thomas getting five votes.

    12:20 - Will Riley Bonner have selection issues?

    14:50 - Why was Nat Fyfe subbed out of the game?

    18:45 - Jack Macrae had 47 disposals in the VFL.

    22:20 - What is the strategy with Giants and Suns on the bye?

    29:00 - Do you jump on Hayden Young?

    32:20 - Nick Daicos is an issue for owners after his 61-point game.

    35:15 - The pick of the cheap defenders is Massimo D'Ambrosio.

    42:30 - Most popular trades and The Traders' moves which all include getting in Tom Powell.

    43:40 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

    52:20 - Can you trade Marcus Bontempelli or do you back him in?

    54:45 - The final call on what to do with Jai Newcombe.

    57:00 - Jack Steele v Zak Butters.

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  • Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 21 March. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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  • Roy, Calvin and Warnie are back ready to go after an eventful round one which saw Calvinator up towards the top, and the Warne Dawgs down near the bottom. The boys chat through how to use your trades this week, the best rookies to have and answer plenty of your questions.

    Episode guide

    2:00 - Calvin takes pride in Warnie's poor start to the year.

    6:20 - Roy names up Max Gawn as his best player of the week.

    10:00 - Marcus Bontempelli didn't perform as Warnie expected.

    13:30 - Cash Cow of the Year votes with Colby McKercher gaining the five votes.

    15:00 - News of the week.

    19:30 - What to do with Brodie Grundy.

    25:00 - Who do we hold or fold after a poor round one showing - including Jai Newcombe, Connor Budarick and Cam Mackenzie.

    28:00 - Ollie Wines was the fourth banana.

    31:25 - What is the best rookie structure in the midfield?

    35:50 - Roy has Matt Crouch at the top of his mid-priced player list to consider.

    40:00 - Who are the most traded players so far this week?

    42:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

    47:20 - Is it better to get a rookie (Jeremy Sharp) or a mid-priced player (Nat Fyfe)?

    51:30 - Are there any standout performers from round one that we should be cautious with?

    55:55 - Is Marcus Bontempelli worth a rage trade?

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  • Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 14 March. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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  • GWS Giants' Tom Green joins The Traders as one of the AFL Fantasy Ambassadors this year. He chats through his AFL Fantasy Classic team and gives some hot tips on his Giants teammates.

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  • St Kilda's Max King joins The Traders as one of the AFL Fantasy Ambassadors this year. He chats through his AFL Fantasy Classic team and gives some hot tips on his Saints teammates.

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  • It is a start to an AFL Fantasy season like no other! A look at players in actual games of footy before we lock them in? The issue is the early byes with the Opening Round players. The Traders chat through their takeaways from the games and how scores on the weekend may change their starting teams. Hayden Young joined the boys to talk about his team (join his league: RE3D9CN2) before it all kicks off in round one.

    Episode guide

    2:00 - Roy and Cal have swung around on Brodie Grundy after watching Swans v Demons.

    4:05 - Just to reiterate, there will be double price rises after lockout lifts following round one.

    6:50 - "We know he can do it" - Who is picking Isaac Heeney?

    9:40 Where does Matt Roberts sit?

    11:40 - Christian Salem had midfield time.

    15:00 - Sad news with Sam Docherty and Keidean Coleman going down with ACLs.

    16:20 - Any dramas with selecting Zac Williams?

    19:50 - Matt Rowell was big in the midfield.

    21:40 - What does the Suns' backline look like? Can points flow for all of Alex Sexton, Connor Budarick and Will Powell?

    24:45 - Can we do it with Lachie Whitfield who has the round three bye?

    28:50 - What's the verdict on Nick Daicos?

    31:40 - What cash cows are there in the backline?

    33:10 - Two or three rookies in the midfield? Colby McKercher, Ryley Sanders and Matt Roberts the key names.

    35:00 - The forward line has a lot of names worth picking under $300k.

    39:40 - Hayden Young joins the podcast. Join his league: RE3D9CN2.

    43:20 - "Just launch" - Young says to get on Nat Fyfe.

    44:30 - How many weeks will Sean Darcy miss?

    47:40 - Sam Flanders makes the Young Guns.

    50:45 - Tips for lockout week with timing of all the key information.

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  • It's a season like no other with Opening Round and our 'free' look at eight teams before the AFL Fantasy officially commences in round one. Roy, Calvin and Warnie preview the first four games of the season with the players to watch that could make your Fantasy team. There's plenty to discuss including your questions to be answered.

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    Episode guide

    1:30 - Calvin has had his eye in this pre-season.

    3:15 - Is Brodie Grundy still on the radar?

    7:30 - Keidean Coleman and Zac Williams are both in Roy's team.

    10:10 - What do we need to see from Alex Sexton?

    12:30 - What score would make Nick Daicos a starter?

    14:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

    18:00 - Do we pick Luke Jackson now that Sean Darcy is out?

    25:00 - Will The Traders' team be vanilla this year?

    28:15 - Is there a small flag on Zac Fisher?

    32:30 - Can you start with two million dollar midfielders?

    38:00 - Is Jordan De Goey being overlooked?

    40:25 - Where does Ollie Wines rank compared to Matt Crouch?

    45:10 - How Calvin splits pairs of players.

    46:20 - What was the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic winner's rookie structure at round one?

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  • What a big week it has been! Nine AAMI Community Series games have taken place with plenty of AFL Fantasy intel collected. But are there even more questions on some selections? Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through each game and discuss their takeaways from the last of the practice matches ahead of Opening Round and round one.

    Episode guide

    3:00 - Collingwood v Richmond.

    6:05 - Carlton v Melbourne.

    10:50 - Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions.

    19:00 - GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns.

    24:10 - Geelong v Essendon.

    33:45 - Port Adelaide v Fremantle.

    46:45 - Adelaide v West Coast.

    52:50 - Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs.

    1:03:20 - St Kilda v North Melbourne.

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  • During half-time in The Traders' live call of the Hawks v Bulldogs game in Launceston, Warnie went one-on-one with Darren Carr, the 2023 winner of AFL Fantasy Classic. He discusses everything Fantasy coaches need to know as we navigate Opening Round and lockout week heading into round one.

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  • 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 Saturday 2 March 2024.

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  • 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 Saturday 2 March 2024.

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  • 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 Saturday 2 March 2024.

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  • 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 Saturday 2 March 2024.

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  • Keen for some tips for your AFL Fantasy Draft Day? Or are you exploring it for the first time? Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through everything from settings to how you make your draft league a fun experience. They're also joined by Damon Adams to discuss Australia's biggest Fantasy Draft competition and Heff from the Keeper League Podcast as we look to lock in our keepers.

    Episode guide

    1:00 – Why we love playing Draft.

    4:10 – Warnie runs through the key settings to help set up your Draft league.

    7:30 – You can have a range of structures for you team lines-ups in Draft.

    10:00 – What are some advanced stats you can add to your league.

    13:00 – Are there any adjustments to the rankings in the Draft Kit?

    15:55 – Rowan Marshall went at No.1 in Calvin’s work league on the weekend.

    19:05 – A big mover in ADP is Nick Daicos who is a top three player.

    23:00 – Roy was happy with his team, but is unsure whether leaving forwards until last was the right call?

    24:35 – Damon Adams from DT Shiva discussed his massive league.

    28:40 – How you can get involved in a Draft Party.

    30:30 – Damon is bullish on Harry Sheezel and Bailey Scott from the Roos.

    34:40 – Tips for commissioners.

    38:00 – What are some suitable punishments for wooden spooners?

    40:30 – Heff from the Keeper League joins the show.

    48:00 – What does ADP data tell us about who we should pick with a Keeper League focus.

    52:30 – Which Draftees should you target? Who goes first: Colby McKercher or Harley Reid?

    57:00 – Heff shares how they organise their Draft Order.

    59:45 – Roy recalls his Lou’s Handball to help determine the order.

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  • This is the dress rehearsal before the real stuff starts. What is it that AFL Fantasy coaches should be looking for? Roy, Calvin and Warnie give their tips including which players they're monitoring throughout the AAMI Community Series.

    Episode guide

    1:30 - Teams will structure up closer to their round one teams.

    3:45 - Make sure you know who is and isn't playing as you gather information.

    6:20 - Calvin is keen to watch Finlay Macrae for his forward line in Pies v Tigers.

    9:10 - Zac Williams has been in Roy's team, but he's getting cold feet.

    11:30 - "I need to watch him much more closely" - Caleb Windsor's game for Dees v Blues could cement him a spot on the wing.

    14:00 - Taylor Adams back in the team will be interesting for the Swans' midfield as they take on the Lions.

    17:15 - "The role is there. It's 100 per cent happening" - Hopefully we see Alex Sexton holds his position for the Suns as they take on the Giants.

    22:15 - Cats v Bombers will features some defenders worth having a look at in Tom Stewart and Nic Martin.

    27:00 - Power v Dockers has plenty of players of interest including how Ollie Wines goes as an inside midfielder.

    29:45 - What do we need to see from Nat Fyfe?

    32:05 - Is it Izak Rankine as the fourth banana in the Crows' line up as they take on the Eagles?

    36:00 - Hawks v Bulldogs will be big for The Traders as they call the game live.

    40:00 - Harry Sheezel is a big chance to start in Roy's team while Zac Fisher is a FWD option as the Saints v Roos game is a must-watch.

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  • Our first taste of 'real' footy was dished up to us over the past week with nine games taking on varying formats, but plenty for us to get some ideas and create discussion points. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through each of the match simulation contests with a look at the Fantasy relevance from these.

    Episode guide

    1:05 - What Match Simulation is all about for Fantasy coaches.

    3:30 - Melbourne v Richmond

    7:00 - Clayton Oliver played later in the game, which meant Jack Viney was good.

    8:30 - Collingwood v North Melbourne

    12:00 - Harry Sheezel, Colby McKercher and Zac Fisher had a lot of the ball.

    14:45 - Sydney Swans v GWS Giants

    16:50 - A wing spot looks locked in for James Jordon.

    19:45 - Carlton v Geelong

    22:00 - Jhye Clark got plenty of CBAs.

    25:35 - Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast

    28:15 - The boys are all in on Sam Flanders.

    33:10 - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

    37:20 - Midfield clock came for Cam Mackenzie and Henry Hustwaite.

    39:00 - St Kilda v Essendon

    42:45 - Nic Martin racked up plenty as a half-back.

    46:00 - Port Adelaide v Adelaide

    50:10 - Is Roy changing his mind on Zak Butters and Connor Rozee?

    52:30 - West Coast v Fremantle

    55:55 - Temper your expecations on Harley Reid.

    59:30 - Any concerns on Hayden Young going back in latter stages of game?

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  • The rookies dictate your AFL Fantasy Classic team structure. Roy, Calvin and Warnie discuss the key options from each position as they gear up watching some of these practice matches. Ryley Sanders from the Western Bulldogs chats about his pre-season and has some information on the Dogs and other draftees.

    Episode guide

    1:30 - Takeaways from the Melbourne v Richmond match simulation.

    3:35 - Thomson Dow had plenty of midfield time, but the Tiger were missing a few.

    5:40 - Do we put a line through Marty Hore?

    9:55 - Damian Hardwick said they will be feeding Sam Flanders at every opportunity.

    14:00 - Clay Hall was injured in West Coast's intraclub game.

    17:35 - The boys are joined by Ryley Sanders from the Western Bulldogs.

    20:30 - Where has Ryley been training?

    22:50 - Jack Macrae has been training with the midfield, but will have to play some different roles.

    24:00 - "Lock him in I reckon" - Ryley is keen on Nick Coffield playing round one.

    26:20 - Which other draftees does Ryley think can be Fantasy options for us.

    29:45 - Defender rookies are led by Daniel Curtin, but Warnie thinks we won't start any on our field.

    33:40 - Bodhi Uwland is one to watch from the Suns.

    36:45 - Which rookies do the boys have in their backline?

    39:40 - Everyone's midfield will have Colby McKercher, but is he M6 or M7?

    42:40 - Jeremy Sharp looks to have a wing spot wrapped up.

    47:00 - What structure is the current set up for Calvinator, destROY and Warne Dawgs?

    48:00 - Can we spend up for Jordon Sweet or Toby Conway?

    53:10 - Any $200k rucks for the bench?

    54:15 - Harley Reid is the most owned player in Classic and with good reason.

    56:45 - Warnie is super-keen on Charlie Lazzaro as an on-field member of his forward line.

    1:00:30 - Darcy Jones may get a gig in Opening Round.

    1:04:25 - How are the boys feeling about Finlay Macrae?

    1:07:00 - What structure are the boys rolling with up forward?

    1:08:50 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

    1:10:10 - What players have The Traders got hotter and colder on in the last week.

    1:16:10 - Who is more risky to start with: Jeremy Sharp or Caleb Windsor?

    1:20:25 - Can we start Harry Sheezel?

    1:23:20 - Who to hold onto for your keeper league: Josh Ward or Mattaes Phillipou.

    1:26:15 - Zac Fisher versus James Jordon.

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  • One thing The Traders can agree on is that the forwards is the hardest position for both Fantasy Classic and Draft this season. Does Jack Macrae hold on as the No.1 forward? Or can Sam Flanders get the role that propels him to the top? The Sun joins the podcast as they boys run through all you need to know about the forward line.

    Episode guide

    1:30 - Roy offers up his advice for the forwards with a set of rules.

    3:15 - The structure of the forward-line is "nothing to write home about".

    6:35 - Nat Fyfe is back in the midfield and in serious contention for a FWD spot.

    10:30 - Besides No.1 Draft pick Harley Reid, what other rookies are there to consider?

    14:50 - Caleb Windsor is a good chance to play for the Dees.

    18:30 - Jack Macrae (34 per cent) and Sam Flanders (37 per cent) are the the most owned premium options in the forward-line.

    22:10 - Should be be considering Caleb Daniel?

    23:25 - Sam Flanders joins the show and reveals why his numbers increased at the end of last season.

    26:50 - Flanders suggests that Alex Sexton could get that half-back spot after training the house down.

    29:30 - "It could be anyone's day" in the midfield for the Suns.

    32:30 - Should we pick Sexton?

    35:00 - Roy reveals the best six forwards for the season in his Rollin' 22.

    39:00 - Will Harley Reid be in the mix as a top forward?

    42:45 - The boys chat through drafting strategy for the forwards.

    44:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

    47:40 - "No one who has made their team has said they love that" - Calvin on the forward-line.

    53:00 - You want your mid-priced players to bust out a big score early.

    55:30 - Jeremy Cameron is a key forward option that could be considered.

    57:45 - What does the Bulldogs' midfield look like?

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  • Let's face it, we're picking two rucks from Max Gawn, Brodie Grundy and Tristan Xerri. Or can we consider others? Why not Tim English and Rowan Marshall? There's a bit to get through for both Classic and Draft in the ruck special of the podcast.

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    Episode guide

    1:00 - Warnie reminds the boys that Tim English and Rowan Marshall were the correct answers last year.

    4:00 - Calvin suggests Brodie Grundy will average 95-plus at the Swans.

    7:15 - Tristan Xerri is Roy's pick as the value ruck play of the year.

    10:00 -There are some big stats about Max Gawn when he's rucking solo.

    13:45 - The boys reveal their ruck line ups.

    19:20 -Which order does Roy have English and Marshall in the Rollin' 22.

    22:45 - Kieren Briggs from the Giants joins the podcast.

    25:30 - "I will be mainly ruck".

    28:25 - Will we see Darcy Jones get a run in round one?

    32:20 - What will the Draft rankings look like?

    37:40 - Who do you pick first? Tristan Xerri or Sean Darcy.

    42:00 - Who is the R3? Is it Jordon Sweet?

    46:45 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

    49:10 - Is Marc Pittonet an option?

    52:40 - What would you need to see to pick English and Marshall as your two starting rucks?

    55:15 - "I don't want to go there" - Warnie won't spend up on Sweet if Ivan Soldo is playing.

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