The positions have landed and the prices are being calculated. Roy ranks each position for his Rollin' 22 with a few surprises while the salary cap of $17,800,000 is revealed with the magic number of approximately 10280 making Rowan Marshall over $1.2 million! Crazy. Rookie scores are discussed plus a great chat with Jaiden Popowski who is now working with AFL Fantasy!

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Episode guide

1:30 - Positions have been revealed.

3:40 - Jason Horne-Francis is a big name to gain FWD status.

5:30 - 33 defenders averaged over 80 last season compared to seven forwards.

7:15 - Roy announces his Rollin' 22 starting with defenders.

12:45 - Errol Gulden is Roy's M1.

15:00 - Rowan Marshall and Tristan Xerri are the top rucks.

17:15 - Roy is getting 'unwanted Dogs' from the RSPCA.

24:10 - The Fantasy Classic salary cap is $17.8 million.

28:50 - Jaiden Popowski shares what his new role is with AFL Fantasy.

31:35 - New projections are coming to Fantasy Classic and Draft.

34:10 - Win probability is coming to head-to-head matches.

37:00 - Jaiden has been working on new scoring systems named 'Impact' and 'Prestige'.

41:10 - Injury reserve is something Jaiden will add to his Draft league settings.

42:45 - Sam Lalor will be priced at $340k.

45:20 - VFL stats for Levi Ashcroft were huge.

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The fixture for next season has landed, the trade period is over and The Traders have started thinking about AFL Fantasy 2025! There has been a lot happening behind the scenes and Matt Jeffries, the product manager, joins Calvin, Roy and Warnie to chat through some exciting developments that is sure to make Fantasy Draft league commissioners and coaches excited.

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Episode guide

2:15 - Opening Round and the early byes are back.

5:40 - Mid-season byes are now over five weeks.

6:50 - Keidean Coleman, Will Ashcroft and Levi Ashcroft have the round three bye.

8:45 - Thursday night games for the first 23 rounds.

11:10 - Matt Jeffries talks exciting game updates

13:15 - "We are rebuilding AFL Fantasy Draft from scratch".

15:00 - Heavily inspired by Sleeper, the Draft Board is a big change.

17:45 - Pre-Draft pick trading, Keeper trading and more is coming.

19:20 - Flex/utility position is coming to Draft.

21:25 - New custom scoring presets will be available.

24:15 - Full Dynasty league functionality is in the roadmap.

28:00 - Fantasy Classic rebuild will be happening in 2026.

30:30 - Ex-Dogs Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel are the most relevant traded players.

37:25 - Does James Sicily get a bump in points?

41:00 - New Eagle Liam Baker could offer value.

44:15 - James Peatling and Isaac Cumming are now Crows.

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Roy, Calvin and Warnie get together to chat through the info that has come across their desks this week as we get ready for launch! A new salary cap, a new top-priced player and some new rules/tweaks to the game for a new season. Plenty is unpacked as we gear up for 2024 which will be here before we know it.

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Episode guide

1:30 - AFL Fantasy will start at round one rather than Opening Round in 2024.

4:45 - Price changes after round one will incorporate Opening Round scores.

7:00 -  Early byes will have best 18 and two trades in Classic.

11:15 - Plenty of options to consider for Draft leagues to manage the early byes.

15:00 - When will dual-position player updates occur in 2024?

17:50 - Tim English is the most expensive player in Fantasy Classic at $1,071,000.

22:00 - Harley Reid comes in at $300,000 while Colby McKercher is $297,000.

26:20 - Roy suggests Zac Williams' 30 per cent discount makes him value.

32:00 - Back in 2021, Touk Miller was the top averaging player and comes in well-underpriced.

35:40 - "Where do we sit with Jack Macrae?"

39:00 - Why did Isaac Cumming drop so many points?

42:30 - Plenty of names will be discussed in upcoming club preview articles starting on December 26.

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News of the 2024 fixture has dropped and the start to the year is going to be different to what we've seen before. Roy, Calvin and Warnie call an emergency podcast to chat through the Fantasy ramifications and possible solutions. One of Cal's ex-students, Colby McKercher, joins the show live in the studio ahead of next week's AFL Draft. The likely first round picks gives The Traders the lowdown on some of the best draftees that we should keep an eye on for our Fantasy teams. The boys also chat through the most relevant off-season moves.

Episode guide

1:00 - The Opening Round is changing the way AFL Fantasy will be played in 2024.

3:50 - Warnie suggests we don't play in 'Round 0'.

5:15 - How the early byes look and possible Fantasy Classic rules.

7:50 - Brodie Grundy looks like a good buy this year, can you still start him with the early bye?

11:30 - Thoughts on whether price changes include Opening Round scores.

14:00 - Tips on how you can approach your Fantasy Draft league.

18:10 - Keeper leagues might consider editing scores and including 'Round 0' scores when their club has the bye.

20:20 - The mid-season byes follow the same strucutre as 2023.

24:50 - Colby McKercher joins the show.

27:00 - Calvin taught Colby at high school including another language.

29:30 - Where did Colby rank in Fantasy Classic this year?

31:00 - Colby averaged 11.7 in his nine Coates Talent League this year.

33:30 - Roy thinks a role off half-back could be good for Fantasy in his debut season.

39:00 - The most relevant players of the trade period are ranked with Brodie Grundy at the top with Max Gawn who will also benefit from the move.

41:30 - Tristan Xerri is another ruck to consider based on Todd Goldstein moving on.

45:00 - Roy has some thoughts on his bench ruck due to the fixture.

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What an end to the season! Darren's team Wise Ocean PODs is etched in AFL Fantasy history with his 25-point win over Jonathon's Fleabaggers to take out the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic season. Darren joins the final episode of the podcast for the season to chat about how he won the Toyota HiLux.

The boys wrap up an eventful year with some highs (and lows) featured in their Fantasy Wrapped section. The Dane Swan Medal is handed out while plenty of players get a pat on the back including the final tally of the Michael Barlow Medal for the Cash Cow of the Year.

Episode guide

2:30 - Warnie slid outside of the top 13,000 much to Calvin's amusement.

6:45 - End-of-season under-achievers Josh Dunkley, Jack Steele and Tim Taranto cop rockets.

10:05 - Zach Merrett was a great VC choice for the competition winner, but where was he in Calvin's Captains?

14:45 - The move to bring in Taylor Walker against the Eagles was a masterstroke.

17:30 - Finn Maginness didn't affect the scoring of Andrew Brayshaw or Caleb Serong.

21:40 - Darren Carr, the coach of Wise Ocean PODs, chats about his Toyota HiLux winning year.

26:45 - Watching the season-defining Eagles v Crows game with new recruit Shannon Hurn was how Darren celebrated his birthday.

30:30 - Zak Butters was Darren's best pick of this year.

33:00 - The Dane Swan Medal for the Fantasy MVP is awarded to Marcus Bontempelli.

36:15 - Warnie is reminded that he said no ruck will average more than 100.

39:00 - Herry Sheezel takes out the Michael Barlow Medal for the Cash Cow of the Year. 

43:00 - The boys review some of the average draft picks that stood out ... both good and bad.

46:15 - Scott's aflfantasywrapped.com website has been updated for 2023.

49:30 - James Sicily featured in the boys' worst captain scores.

53:50 - Calvin suggest Brodie Grundy will be one of his first picks in 2023.

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 24 August. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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The team currently ranked in second, Fleabaggers, is just 57 points behind Wise Ocean PODs. Jonathon who has spent multiple weeks at No.1 joins Roy, Warnie and Calvin for this special episode in the lead up to the Fantasy Grand Finals. With only a couple of players of difference, what moves could he be considering to take back the top ranking?

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We've made it! There's one week to go in AFL Fantasy 2023 and The Traders chat about what to do with your final two trades. Roy, Calvin and Warnie preview each game with a Fantasy tidbit or two out each match plus catch up with former Port Adelaide player Sam Colquhoun who is currently ranked 10th overall.

Episode guide

0:45 - Warnie snatched victory over Calvin with a score update.

5:30 - Captains in round 23 were on point with Rowan Marshall into Tim English a great call.

9:00 - Jayden Short and James Sicily were underperformers for Roy.

13:15 - There's onyl 57 points between Darren and Jonathon in the race to the HiLux.

17:00 - Harry Sheezel gets the five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year award for the 12th time this year.

19:15 - Is there any worry on Will Day after sitting out most of the last quarter?

25:00 - Advice for the final round.

28:30 - Which Docker will Finn Maginness go to?

34:20 - We should get good scores out of Lachie Neale and Josh Dunkley this week.

38:00 - Bulldogs are set for big scores in the last round.

40:00 - Taylor Walker is the most traded in player this week. Can he have a big R24 game agains the Eagles?

45:00 - Are we able get Clayton Oliver against the Swans?

47:45 - Is it a play to move on Sam Docherty?

50:00 - Roy, Calvin and Warnie reveal their R24 moves.

52:20 - Former Port Adelaide player Sam Colquhoun joins the show to discuss his 10th ranked team.

57:15 - "The boys are getting right around me" - Colquhoun is pumped with his league mates supporting him.

1:01:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

1:05:30 - Is Rory Laird a must against West Coast?

1:10:50 - Where was Jesse Hogan, who scored 188, on the captain list?

1:13:10 - Roy's ruck merry-go-round has been a constant for him this year.

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 17 August. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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The coach ranked No.1 overall joins Warnie, Roy and Calvin with just two weeks to go in the season. Hear about his year to date and how he's going to attack the final rounds of the 2023 season.

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Fantasy coaches are coming off a poor week with Calvin's Captains not living up to the swag he presents them with. Warnie and Roy make him walk the plank after being talked into James Sicily as skipper. The boys chat through the potential tags and prioritising who to trade out for the last couple of weeks.

Episode guide

3:00 - Calvin extends his lead over Warnie and the white flag is up.

7:00 - James Sicily was disappointing as captain.

11:30 - Roy's trade in of Josh Dunkley over Nic Newman is hurting him.

15:15 - Why wasn't Darcy Parish our VC?

22:00 - Matthew Johnson moves to third in the Michael Barlow Medal.

24:00 - Will we need to trade Sam Docherty?

29:20 - Top averaging players of the last five weeks.

32:30 - Cal's Scale of Hardness looking at taggers including where he believes Finn Maginness will go.

38:50 - Who to prioritise in your trades this week such as Lachie Neale.

43:00 - Most traded players and The Traders' early R23 trade thoughts.

45:10 - Fremantle ruckman and AFL Fantasy ambassador Luke Jackson joins the podcast.

48:25 - Jackson has noticed what us Fantasy coaches have with the Dockers' ruck match ups missing their opponents' No.1 ruck.

50:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

53:00 - Why do we have consolation finals?

57:20 - Who to get out of Clayton Oliver, Tom Green and Marcus Bontempelli?

59:10 - When do we get Taylor Walker?

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 10 August. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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It's time for AFL Fantasy finals with leagues running with the final eight series commencing in round 21. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through what happened on the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming round with plenty to think about. Is it worth moving English to Marshall? Which underperforming players can we trade? Plenty of fun and banter on the latest episode.

Episode guide

0:45 - Warnie moved into the top 1000 while Roy hangs onto his top 100 hope.

3:00 - Tristan Xerri was a great VC option for round 20.

5:10 - Calvin wasn't happy with Marcus Bontempelli.

7:30 - A whopping 10 teams scored 2600.

12:00 - Hayden Young scored zero in the last quarter.

13:40 - There's a new leader in the Michael Barlow Medal with Oliver Dempsey now on top.

18:00 - A couple of new names in #TagWatchTW with Liam Stocker now on the list.

21:00 - Be across the game times this weekend with two Friday matches.

23:40 - Tom Stewart is still the No.1 defender target.

27:15 - Which defenders can we say goodbye to?

31:00 - The Suns have a good run. Can we pick Noah Anderson?

34:30 - Sam Walsh has taken just four marks in the last month.

39:00 - Which players would you be happy to buy into as midfielders?

41:00 - Is the Tim English to Rowan Marshall move a good one?

44:20 - Can you consider Jaiden Stephenson?

46:50 - James Peatling looks like a good F7 option.

50:45 - Early trades.

53:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

56:20 - What half-time score would you lock in as a loophole VC?

59:15 - Adam Treloar's upside is worth the trade.

1:02:40 - It's a bold move to trade Nick Daicos to Nic Newman.

1:05:00 - Calvin was spotted bowling on the weekend.

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Really stoked to have Cara, whose team "Hot & Gawny" cracked the top 100 at round 10 and has been right up at the pointy end just sitting outside the top 10 the last few weeks. Can Cara sneak in? Calvin, Warnie and Roy catch up with the Perth-based coach who hosts regular AFL Fantasy get togethers in Perth.

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Harry Sheezel jumps on the line to accept the Michael Barlow Medal for the Cash Cow of the Year. There's plenty to chat about this week after a big weekend that saw Bont and SicDawg rack up huge scores while Nick Daicos is a must-trade.

Episode guide

2:00 - Josh Dunkley was a popular trade in last week, but only dropped an 81.

6:30 - Finn Maginness tagged Nick Daicos to 37. Who does he go to this week?

9:25 - "The dog was let off the lead" - Calvin was stoked with James Sicily's 160.

13:20 - The chase for the Toyota HuLux.

15:20 - Votes for the Michael Barlow Medal sees James Borlase claim the five votes on debut.

17:00 - Harry Sheezel joins The Traders.

21:25 - Harry nominates Ryley Sanders as a cash cow to look at for next year.

26:15 - All the news out of the weekend.

28:00 - Will Tom Mitchell miss games?

31:30 - Fremantle rucks have had it easy this year and Luke Jackson has a good run coming up.

35:00 - Nick Daicos trade options.

38:00 - Is it Sam Docherty or James Sicily?

40:20 - We've missed Nic Newman's big score, but can he score well over the last three weeks?

47:15 - Freo pair Luke Jackson and Hayden Young are options.

50:45 - Most traded players.

52:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

53:20 - Jack Ziebell is a play if you need cash.

58:30 - Roy boldly claims that "Zak Butters is back".

1:05:20 - Will Day or Sam Flanders?

1:09:15 - When do we get Taylor Walker for the R24 Eagles game?

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On this episode of the Official AFLW Fantasy podcast, Warnie and Gemma chat through strategy as coaches start picking their teams ahead of round one. Plenty of value selections are highlighted including the all-important rookie-priced players. They are joined by Essendon forward Jess Wuetschner.

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 3 August. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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With four weeks to go in the AFL Fantasy season, we are running a series of Coaches' Corner Podcasts. This week The Traders catch up with Steen, coach of Dr Drill, for a chat about his season and the big finish to the year after one of the all-time great seasons that we've seen from a Fantasy coach.

Hear about his story of this year and his long running league with school mate Will Schofield.

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The Official AFLW Fantasy game has launched! Play at aflwfantasy.afl for your chance to win a Toyota Corolla Cross GXL 2.0L 2WD Hybrid Auto CVT 5 Door Hatch VALUED AT up to $49,000 driveaway ... plus plenty of other prizes including a hat for the top 100 coaches overall.

Warnie from The Traders and Gemma Bastiani from AFL Media look at the brand new game with some tips to get started.

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The AFL Fantasy Finals are here for default leagues in Classic and Draft. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the best players to select in the various price brackets... but also have a bit of fun reviewing the round including breaking news on Calvin's injury.

Episode guide

1:00 - Warnie has overtaken Calvin in the overall rankings leading by four points.

3:20 - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera is Roy's new favourite player.

6:30 - Mars isn't a happy hunting ground for Caleb Daniel.

10:15 - Tim Taranto wasn't a great captain option.

15:30 - How is the hat chase looking?

17:40 - Corey Wagner got the five votes for the Cash Cow of the Year award.

19:00 - News of the week.

23:00 - Calvin is on the injury list.

27:30 - Lachie Neale looks like he'll be tagged the rest of the year.

31:15 - The pre-season Finn Maginness v Nick Daicos match-up returns in round 21.

34:30 - Josh Dunkley is the premium selection to target this week.

37:00 - Would Roy get Josh Kelly for the third time this year?

41:30 - George Hewett will be back this week.

44:30 - Most traded players.

46:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

51:00 - Callum Mills just has to go.

55:15 - "He's almost the form player of the competition" - Roy is keen on Luke Davies-Uniacke.

58:20 - Despite 10 tons in a row, Calvin doesn't find owning Caleb Serong fun.

59:50 - Captains will be easier in round 21.

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 27 July. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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Calvin once again ranked as the top Trader with his score of 2397 with big thanks to Marcus Windhager. Hear about that and who else dominated for the round. There's plenty to chat about this week with a lot of news, and topics ahead of the last weekend before default Fantasy finals start.

Episode guide

2:40 - Despite Marcus Windhager's ton, Calvin gives James Sicily his +3.

7:00 - Unfortunately Roy didn't get instant reward for his trade this week with Zach Merrett only managing 88.

11:00 - The boys have called it, Harry Sheezel is the Cash Cow of the Year.

13:15 - Sam Walsh injured his hamstring which could open the door for further scores from George Hewett.

15:50 - Latest on Rory Laird.

18:40 - Coaches were saved from disaster with Rowan Marshall close to missing the last game of the round.

22:00 - Marcus Bontempelli has a small calf concern.

25:10 - Cal's Scale of Hardness has some key stats for the end of the year.

27:50 - Sam Docherty is a must-have with Carlton's draw.

33:20 - North Melbourne have a good run of games making Luke Davies-Uniacke a good option again.

35:30 - Do we need a contingency plan for Rowan Marshall?

40:25 - Most traded players and The Traders' early moves.

42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

47:00 - Luke Jackson v Sam Flanders.

51:50 - Can you still grab Max Gawn?

57:00 - Sam Docherty v Josh Dunkley v James Sicily.

59:15 - Can you consider Andrew Gaff?

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 20 July. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 25 July. Catch it every Thursday from 6:15pm AEDT on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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After a weekend of carnage, Roy, Calvin and Warnie assess the damage to help you get set for your decisions ahead of round 19. With no Thursday night footy for the rest of the home-and-away season, we can take a deep breath and absorb the information in an ever changing Fantasy landscape. Role changes, tags and how points are being scores has taken a different look in recent weeks. Let's get into a big show with just six weeks remaining.

Episode guide

1:15 - Carnage round included late news that Tom Green was out with a hamstring injury.

3:35 - Marcus Windhager and Harry Sheezel were rookies who grabbed +3s this week.

6:00 - James Sicily had just 7 points in the first quarter.

8:50 - Warnie locked in his trades and ended up with Caleb Daniel for 67, his lowest score of the year.

11:25 - It is tight at the top for the coaches pushing towards the Toyota HiLux.

12:35 - Matthew Johnson is coming home strong in the Cash Cow of the Year.

14:40 - Zak Butters sat on the bench at the end of the game with a groin issue.

18:30 - Tags are back and Calvin nominates players who may cop them this week.

23:10 - Is there an issue for Callum Mills this week if Dane Rampe misses?

25:30 - Is James Sicily still the option to bring into defence?

29:45 - Luke Davies-Uniacke has been great and is a top trade target.

34:00 - A full-time ruck role helped Max Gawn to 162, but what circumstances are there to bring him in?

40:45 - While Nankervis is out, can Ivan Soldo put up big scores?

42:30 - Sam Flanders has posted big numbers in recent weeks.

46:00 - Early trades ahead of round 19.

48:25 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

51:00 - George Hewett is looking like a good under-priced midfield option.

55:30 - Although Darcy Cameron is likely to be back this week, could you move to Sam Flanders?

58:10 - Touk Miller v Luke Davies-Uniacke.

1:01:30 - Is Rowan Marshall to Max Gawn a play?

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 13 July - from The Camfield, Perth featuring West Coast defender Alex Witherden and AFL.com.au reporter Nathan Schmook. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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In the longest episode of the podcast for a long time, Roy, Warnie and Calvin chat about the key issues ahead of R18, including the top trade targets while delving into Roy's Rollin' 22 and Cal's Scale of Hardness. Big episode, lots of fun!

Episode guide

1:30 - Roy nearly hit 2500 this week which saw him move up the rankings.

4:15 - Calvin took on Nick Daicos' 112 and enjoyed 128 from Jordan Dawson.

7:00 - "Activate junk" - Tom Stewart scored 41 points in time on in the last quarter.

10:25 - The base score needed from Harry Himmelberg is a 90 now.

13:15 - Scott Pendlebury has the record for most disposals, but his Fantasy numbers are next level.

18:00 - Hear the votes in the Michael Barlow Medal which saw Will Ashcroft get a few points back on Harry Sheezel.

21:00 - Any concerns that Rowan Marshall might share some ruck time?

25:30 - New dual-positions have been revealed.

29:30 - James Sicily is the second most traded in player this week and is a great option for your backline with their run coming up.

33:45 - "We are back in" - Jack Steele had a big score on the weekend and should be a trade target.

40:15 - What scenarios can your trade in Tristan Xerri?

44:20 - Calvin looks at the Scale of Hardness for players who have a great run coming up.

49:40 - Roy announces his current Rollin' 22.

53:00 - Tim Taranto is still the No.1 FWD, but Errol Gulden is now second.

55:00 - The boys reveal their trades.

57:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

1:00:30 - "No". Calvin isn't a fan of Bailey Scott.

1:05:50 - Zach Merrett or Sam Docherty?

1:09:20 - Is Caleb Daniel an option with DEF/FWD status?

1:14:30 - Roy says you can trade down to Tristan Xerri to bank some cash.

1:17:15 - Who goes first: Angus Sheldrick or Marcus Windhager?

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The 'stumping' on the final day of the second Ashes test may had a few English fans up and about, Calvin is keen that there's a gentlemans agreement on not using the loophole. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat about the weekend that was and work towards what moves people should be making for round 17.

Episode guide

1:30 - "I don't want them to come on my end of season trip. I don't like them."

4:00 - Jordan Dawson was Calvin's captain this week and gets the +3.

7:15 - If Warnie went someone else as captain rather than Rory Laird, he'd be the top scorer.

11:40 - Roy's selection of Kieren Briggs and Darcy Cameron get his -3.

14:10 - Harry Sheezel picked up the five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year.

17:00 - Is there a chance Josh Dunkley misses after being subbed out?

20:30 - Does Jaxon Binns get a gig at Carlton after this VFL form?

25:00 - Can we still be playing rookies on field? Who can we back in?

28:15 - Calvin wants an agreement across the Fantasy community to not loophole this week.

32:00 - How do The Traders sit on trading in a red dot to take a bench score?

35:45 - Is Harry Himmelberg the pick of the value DEFs and FWDs to get?

40:00 - Was 85 from Callum Mills enough to back him in at $683,000?

48:00 - Most traded players ahead of round 17 with The Traders' moves.

50:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

53:30 - Who is the better pick out of James Sicily or Sam Docherty?

57:00 - Who to trade out of Will Day and Darcy Cameron?

59:50 - "You need Tim English ASAP".

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The bye rounds are DONE and we are pretty happy about it. Calvin is claiming to be the bye-round expert after climbing the ranks... but has he come out on the otherside with a better team? Calvin and Warnie run through the action from round 15 and look ahead to the rest of the season with their Rollin' 22s while keeping an eye on the Scale of Hardness.

Episode guide

3:00 - Calvin is stoked with his performance this week and over the byes.

4:30 - "Good luck trying to get him now" - Jordan Dawson is now worth over $1,000,000.

7:00 - Hindsight will tell us that Matt Rowell and Hayden Young were poor bye plays.

9:40 - The switch to Errol Gulden as VC was a masterstroke.

11:45 - How the boys' rankings changed over the byes.

16:15 - 5 votes in the Cash Cow of the Year goes to Angus Sheldrick.

19:30 - Can you pick Callum Mills this week?

22:20 - Aim for the next patch of the season.

25:00 - Calvin and Warnie work towards picking the best 22 players for the rest of the year.

28:30 - Andrew Brayshaw is Warnie's No.1 midfielder, while Calvin picked Rory Laird.

31:00 - The forwards are similar with Jack Macrae making Calvin's list.

33:20 - Which players have easier match-ups according to the Scale of Hardness?

37:35 - West Coast are the easiest team for midfielders to score against.

40:45 - Elijah Hewett is the most traded in player so far this week.

42:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

45:55 - Are we all aboard the Jarman Impey train?

50:30 - Can you pick Patrick Cripps?

55:20 - Ben Keays v Darcy Cameron.

59:15 - Are there still concerns about Jack Steele?

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There's just one bye round to go (thank god), and there's plenty to unpack. Roy is AWOL so Warnie and Calvin steer the ship for this week with all the trade tips you need for round 16. They are also joined by AFL Fantasy ambassador Tom Doedee for a movies draft.

Episode guide

2:15 - Calvin has overtaken Warnie in the rankings.

4:30 - "You don't understand Captains".

7:00 - Tom Stewart gets well-deserved -3 for his 66 on Thursday night.

8:45 - Calvin was happy with Finn Callaghan in his last game for his squad.

12:00 - How will our teams look after the byes?

13:30 - Harry Sheezel gets the five votes in the Michael Barlow medal.

18:00 - What do you do with the suspended Lachie Whitfield?

20:30 - 13 forwards average more than 90 Fantasy points, 10 have the bye this week.

25:00 - Can you trade Sam Walsh?

29:20 - Elliot Yeo v Christian Salem.

34:00 - Warnie and Calvin's trades.

37:00 - Tom Doedee joins the boys and gives his take on Ben Keays.

40:50 - Godfather II is Doedee's pick on in the Movie Draft.

49:20 - Calvin gets a steal with the Harry Potter movie franchise late.

54:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

59:00 - Is there any reason Keays can't average the same as Jack Macrae?

1:04:05 - Where is Tim Taranto's snout?

1:07:30 - What are the benefits of picking Darcy Cameron?

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 15 June. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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This is an incredible story! David and Jenkyn love AFL Fantasy and spent their pre-season bouncing ideas off each other only to find that their round one teams were the same. So what did they decide to do? Keep them the same for the whole season and they are now ranked 17th and 19th overall!

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It was supposed to be the easy bye round and for those who pulled together scores of 200-plus, it was... but for others - ie. Roy, Calvin and Warnie - rankings plummeted. Warnie picked up Daniel Rich and hilarity ensues. Roy offers up his round 14 trade advice while Calvin is doing some soul searching after a poor week of captain selection.

Episode guide

3:00 - It was supposed to be the easy bye round...

6:30 - Warnie tells his tale of woe picking Daniel Rich.

11:00 - Will Tim Taranto cop a tag this week?

12:30 - Roy is happy with his selection of Kieren Briggs has worked out.

15:00 - George Wardlaw gets maximum votes in the Cash Cow of the Year.

17:25 - Zach Merrett avoided suspension, but James Sicily faces the tribunal again this week.

22:45 - Adelaide, Collingwood, Essendon, Hawthorn, Melbourne and West Coast have the round 14 bye.

25:00 - Should we trade Ben Hobbs this week?

27:10 - Which Suns and Cats are worth considering off their bye?

30:30 - Lachie Neale is still a great option to select this week.

35:30 - Only two points split them last week, but who is the better pick of Hayden Young and Luke Ryan?

41:00 - Angus Sheldrick was the most traded in player in the first half-an-hour after lockout lifted.

43:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

46:50 - Is Harry Sheezel a long-term option?

52:15 - Could you trade out Tom Green for some creative cash generation?

56:00 - "I'm happy for people to offload Will Day".

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 8 June. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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Calvin is a man of very few words, but after being the top Trader in round 12, he just nods along... Roy and Warnie wrap up the action from the weekend and hit up the top trade targets coming off their bye.

Episode guide

1:00 - Calvin has lost his voice, but was the best of The Traders this week.

3:05 - A big 68-point first quarter got Warnie's captain Zach Merrett off to a cracking start.

5:25 - What happened to Rory Laird?

10:30 - Will Phillips goes back-to-back five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year.

13:00 - Plent of news out of the weekend including Jordan De Goey's trip to the tribunal.

18:00 - It is an extra-long round with games from Thursday-Monday.

20:30 - "It's the China game all over again ... we didn't learn!"

23:00 - What to do with the under-performing Suns such as Rory Atkins, Brayden Fiorini and even Matt Rowell.

27:20 - Are there any names shouting out to us to pick off their R12 bye? Andrew Brayshaw looks to be the best.

32:05 - Could you launch into Jack Steele as an option?

36:00 - Warnie thinks Jake Lloyd could have some ceiling scores in the byes.

39:30 - Most traded in and out players early doors.

42:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

45:00 - Is Tarryn Thomas worth a look at under $500k?

50:05 - Harry Himmelberg is playing in defence again.

53:00 - Are you willing to pay extra for Brayshaw over Lachie Neale?

56:15 - How many premiums will you have missing in R15?

58:45 - Roy will have a stronger week this week with even players on the bench that he doesn't have access to.

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 1 June. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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The byes are here! There is also a new batch of DPPs ... but plenty of issues to come with it. Options for James Sicily and Sean Darcy are debated as Roy, Calvin and Warnie try to scrape together 18 players for round 12.

Episode guide

2:00 - Bye round rules explained.

4:00 - New DPPs are in headlined by Jack Macrae, but it's Max Gawn who missed out by the smallest of margins.

6:45 - Calvin is very happy with James Sicily's performance on the weekend.

11:45 - Gold Coast pair Brayden Fiorini and Rory Atkins combined for 63 points.

16:20 - Sean Darcy needs to be traded from destROY.

18:30 - The winner of the week scored almost 2500.

21:00 - Will Phillips gained the five votes for the Cash Cow of the Year.

22:30 - Plenty of news coming out of round 11.

25:30 - Does Brandon Ellis coming in for the Suns this week?

28:30 - Round 12 trading strategy.

31:50 - Prioritising trades at the back end of the byes could see Jack Ziebell dropped at round 15.

35:00 - Which Gold Coast players so you want?

39:30 - Is there a world you can hold James Sicily?

44:00 - Tim English is the main option for Darcy, but could you look at Jarrod Witts?

48:00 - Most traded players ahead of this week.

51:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

54:25 - Can you get Paddy Dow this week?

58:30 - Is Andrew McGrath a play?

1:03:10 - Can we look at Ben Keays as a cheap MID/FWD option?

1:05:15 - Is Mason Redman a legit option?

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 25 May. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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On Saturday night, a familiar team named Mottram's Marvels sat at the top of the overall rankings. That team is familiar as it is coached by the 2022 AFL Fantasy Classic winner, Matt Mottram. The champion is currently ranked 6th overall and catches up with Warnie following a great start to the season.

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Warnie had a big week and is grinning from ear-to-ear! Hear about the top trade advice from round 10 and get the latest intel for the week ahead as injuries and the best moves are analysed.

Episode guide

2:00 - Warnie is called out for changing his trades.

4:50 - "Inspector Dawg" looks into who has changed their trades the most this year.

9:40 - Roy is close to the top 1000 overall.

11:30 - After many -3s, Andrew McGrath gets a pat on the back.

13:40 - Ben Hobbs' ownership increased significantly last week and scored extremely well.

15:55 - Just one kick for Reuben Ginbey saw him post his lowest score of the season.

21:40 - Will Ashcroft received the five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year.

23:30 - A hamstring injury for Clayton Oliver will cause a few headaches.

26:45 - Could there be a play to grab a non-playing RUC/FWD to get Lachie McAndrew into forward line for the byes?

29:25 - Nat Fye is getting cheap... 

33:50 - Bye round stocktake.

36:15 - Roy won't be trading in any round 15 bye players.

40:20 - George Wardlaw is the most traded in player so far this week.

43:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

47:00 - Ben Hobbs or George Wardlaw?

50:30 - After a big score, is Dom Sheed a good option to bring in, or is Jy Simpkin better value?

54:00 - How many rookies do the Traders have on field?

57:40 - Zak Butters or Zach Merrett?

1:01:20 - Bailey Smith or Jack Steele?

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 18 May. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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In the 600th episode of The Traders' podcast, Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the upcoming bye rounds with the help of the Scale of Hardness. Plenty of players are covered as the all-important round 10 trades will help set up the next few weeks of Fantasy scoring.

Episode guide

2:00 - Roy's deceptive trade of Matt Kennedy explained.

4:45 - Tim Taranto and Reuben Ginbey got Warnie off to a cracking start on Friday.

7:00 - Pre-season form is ringing true now for Errol Gulden.

9:15 - It's time to go for Kade Chander after getting Calvin's -3.

14:45 - Will Ashcroft gets the five votes in the Cash Cow of the Year.

16:30 - A calf injury to Callum Mills on just three points was brutal for owners.

20:10 - What could Fantasy coaches have to deal with due to the mooted team announcement changes.

25:00 - The byes are only a fortnight away.

30:50 - Which players are trade in options after the first bye.

35:00 - Can you run Luke Pedlar to his bye?

37:30 - Calvin discusses his Scale of Hardness.

41:30 - Which coach is most keen on Mitch Duncan?

43:00 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

48:10 - Is Errol Gulden a must-have?

56:00 - Mason Cox isn't on Calvin's radar.

59:00 - Bailey Smith v Zak Butters.

1:01:55 - Is it safe to say Dustin Martin is back?

1:03:30 - Who do you pick? Sam Docherty or Tom Stewart.

1:05:00 - What is a Fantasy Pig?

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It was coulda, woulda, shoulda for Roy as he slipped slightly further back in the hat chase ... but all is not lost. If only he held onto a trade, he'd be in the top 100. Luxury trades, eh?! The F6 discussion continues with Mason Wood Calvin's favourite option and Warnie is warming to Ben Keays for a week or two.

Episode guide

0:30 - "You've gotta fight on" - Calvin inspires Roy.

2:45 - Lachie Whitfield was a great pick as captain.

5:15 - Roy's move of Caleb Serong to Josh Dunkley cost him badly.

9:50 - Some of the big quarters are mentioned but it was more about the terrible final terms.

12:00 - Logan Evans scored a ton for some coaches on field.

14:20 - The Crows will be without Jordan Dawson this week.

19:10 - Big VFL scored were recorded including 197 for Jaxon Binns and 175 for Kynan Brown.

22:00 - It's finals time and Roy got a big Keeper League win.

25:20 - Tom Stewart has "never failed in that role".

29:40 - Cal's Scale of Hardness tells us that North Melbourne's run opens up.

33:25 - When Ben Keays is handed the keys to the midfield, he racks up.

38:20 - Could you go Tim English to Rowan Marshall?

44:25 - Early trades for The Traders.

46:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

49:20 - Adam Treloar or Lachie Whitfield.

54:45 - Can we still play rookies on field before fixing other issues?

58:00 - Is Mason Wood an option?

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Replay of AFL Fantasy LIVE stream from Thursday 11 May. Catch it every Thursday on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Offical app.

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Warnie catches up with one of his old mates he was playing Fantasy with around 15 years ago. Vamsee - who is on Twitter as @mryellowtbuk - returned to playing AFL Fantasy in the last couple of seasons after being a hardcore player in the mid-2000s. Hear about his learnings about the 'new age' of Fantasy.

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It was a thumping round of AFL Fantasy scoring with six players topping 150 in round eight. The Traders look at the best picks of 2023 and who will be the best for the rest of the year with Roy's Rollin' 22. Plenty of your questions are answered in another bumper episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast thanks to Sportsbet.

Episode guide

3:00 - It was a big finish to Sunday with Warnie getting over the line with Liam Stocker scoring a personal best.

5:00 - Calvin gives his +3 to Tim Taranto as his VC.

7:15 - Roy made the right call last week to bring in Brayden Fiorini and Rory Atkins.

11:00 - Will Setterfield has been a great pick this year, but the wheels - and dollars/CBAs - are falling off.

13:30 - It was a high-scoring round with Josh Dunkley leading the way with 172 on Friday night.

15:40 - 2646 won the week by going with Tim English as captain.

18:15 - Another week and another five vote performance from Harry Sheezel in the Cash Cow of the Year award.

20:00 - Rowan Marshall's ankle injury will be one to monitor this week, despite Ross Lyon saying he'll be fine.

24:30 - The best of the defenders sees Jordan Dawson and Nick Daicos at the top.

28:10 - Tom Green is the top averaging midfielder this year, adding more than $200k to his price.

30:30 - Forwards are highlighted by the top scoring MID/FWDs.

33:25 - Roy reveals his Rollin' 22; the best 22 players for the rest of the season.

38:00 - Bye round strategy.

40:35 - The Traders' early trades.

41:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

45:00 - If Marshall is out, do you just go to English or Max Gawn to save cash?

50:30 - Does Josh Rachele get a free pass due to match-up?

53:20 - Sam Walsh v Noah Anderson v Andrew Brayshaw.

58:00 - Is Blake Drury the must-have rookie of the week?

1:01:15 - Why is the Cash Cow Medal named after Michael Barlow?

1:04:10 - Can you trade out some of your best rookies in order to get the upgrade you want?

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