Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy Podcast

	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	On Air: Round 12 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	30 Oct 2026	01:21:56
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 12. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 12 Preview - Throwing the Bowen Out with the Bathwater	26 Oct 2026	01:22:42
The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the penultimate round of the season and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of wild weather, and as we head into our final round! Episode Guide 0:00 - 4:26: Introduction  4:26 - 16:12: Shipping Report  16:12 - 19:19: Watch and Wait Scoreboard   19:19 - 53:06: Boom-Or-Bust   53:06 - 1:00:51: Strategy Discussions  1:00:51 - 1:10:18: Injury News & Listener Questions 1:10:18 - 1:13:57: Last Three Challenge update  1:13:57 - 1:16:06: Captain’s Call  1:16:06 - 1:22:42: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates during the season. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 11 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	22 Oct 2026	01:28:20
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 11. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 11 Preview - Breaking the Bank for Bowers	20 Oct 2026	01:14:49
The Free Kick gang of Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of upsets and injuries, and as we head into Round 11, the penultimate round of 2026. Episode Guide 0:00 - 5:14: Introduction 5:15 - 15:36: Shipping Report 15:37 - 19:07: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 19:08 - 34:03: End of the Line 34:04 - 52:57: Late-Season Must Haves 52:58 - 1:05:30: The Spice Ranks 1:05:31 - 1:09:06: Last Three Challenge update 1:09:07 - 1:10:27: Captains Call 1:10:28 - 1:14:49: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates during the season . Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 10 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	15 Oct 2026	01:23:19
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 10. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 10 Preview - Getting Dizzy on the Parry-Go-Round	13 Oct 2026	01:13:55

	On Air: Round 9 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	08 Oct 2026	01:15:57
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed AFLW squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 8. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 9 Preview - Sometimes uniquely good, sometimes uniquely … not good	05 Oct 2026	01:15:05
We’ve only got 4 weeks left to achieve our fantasy dreams for 2026. Whether you’re aiming to get into the top 100 (Liam), reach top 1,000 (Mel), smash your mates league (Jono) or just have fun (Willow), your trade strategy for the final few weeks will be important! Join the full gang as they discuss what they’re aiming for and how they hope to get it! Episode Guide 0:00 - 16:20: Introduction & Shipping Report 16:21 - 20:11: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 20:12 - 26:58: Our goals and strategies 26:59 - 44:16: End of the Line 44:17 - 58:12: Must season mid haves 58:13 - 1:07:43: Sometimes uniquely good, sometimes uniquely … not good 1:07:44 - 1:11:41: Captain's Corner 1:11:42- 1:15:05: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 8 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	02 Oct 2026	01:14:54
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed AFLW squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 8. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 8 Preview - Can You Tell Me How to Get to... 21 Jump Sheet!	28 Sep 2026	01:12:38
It's time to bring back the 21 Jump Sheet! The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Mel get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news from the past week, and heading into Round 8. Episode Guide 0:00 - 9:55: Introduction & Shipping Report 9:55 - 11:45: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 11:45 - 49:30: 21 Jump Sheet 49:30 - 55:30: Rookie Strategies 55:30 - 1:06:06: Trade Outs & Listener Questions 1:06:06 - 1:07:41: Captain's Corner 1:07:41- 1:12:39: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	Round 7 Preview - Ally need is Anderson	21 Sep 2026	01:09:19
Halfway through! The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the first half of the season, and heading into Round 7. Episode Guide 0:00 - 12:14: Introduction & Shipping Report 12:15 - 15:00: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 15:01 - 21:56: Halfway musings 21:57 - 42:09: Time to move them on 42:10 - 1:00:38: Mid-Season Must Haves 1:00:39 - 1:02:46: Captain's Corner 1:02:47- 1:09:19: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 6 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	17 Sep 2026	01:10:43
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed Friday/Saturday 21s, the extended Sunday squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 6. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 6 Preview - Heading Out? Bring an UmbrELLA	14 Sep 2026	01:13:21
The Free Kick gang of Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of upsets and injuries, and as we head into Round 6. Episode Guide 0:00 - 4:41: Introduction 4:42 - 11:42: Shipping Report 11:43 - 13:46: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 13:47 - 14:49: Toot Toot End of the Line Toot Toot 14:50 - 22:04: End of the Line Defenders 22:05 - 26:14: End of the Line Midfielders 26:15 - 27:31: End of the Line Rucks 27:32 - 35:01: End of the Line Forwards 35:02 - 40:52: Mid-Season Must Have Defenders 40:53 - 51:54: Mid-Season Must Have Midfielders 51:55 - 54:40: Mid-Season Must Have Rucks 54:41 - 1:02:01: Mid-Season Must Have Forwards 1:02:02 - 1:04:19: Rookies 1:04:20 - 1:06:11: Captains Corner 1:06:12 - 1:11:23: Trade Plans 1:11:24 - 1:13:21: Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates during the season . Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 5 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	11 Sep 2026	01:10:59
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 5. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 5 Preview - Spicy Rankings	07 Sep 2026	01:15:31
The whole gang are back together again, with Mel (the Everyday Man) returning after their annual mid-AFLW season holiday. The team debate whether it is indeed upgrade season, and have a laugh over the first Spice Rankings of the year. Episode Guide 0:00 - 17:57: Introduction & Shipping Report 17:58 - 20:59: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 21:00 - 29:11: Upgrade season analysis 29:12 - 47:11: Time to move them on 47:12 - 1:06:38 Spice Rankings 1:06:39 - 1:08:58: Captain's Corner 1:08:59 - 1:15:02: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 4 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	04 Sep 2026	01:09:01
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 4. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 4 Preview - 21 Jump Sheet	31 Aug 2026	01:13:15
The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the third round of the season, and heading into Round 4. Episode Guide 0:00 - 11:25: Introduction & Shipping Report 11:26 - 14:15: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 14:16 - 38:23: The new '21 Jump Sheet' 38:24 - 44:35: Trade Strategy Thoughts 44:36 - 59:31: "Believe It or Not?" 59:32 - 1:01:16: Captain's Corner 1:01:17 - 1:08:14: Listener Questions 1:08:15 - 1:13:15: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 3 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	28 Aug 2026	01:07:15
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter with Liam, Bails from the Fantasy Fanatics Podcast, and Jake from Hot Chat, r breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 3. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 3 Preview - Rookie Roulette Strikes Again	24 Aug 2026	01:11:21
The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the second round of the season, and heading into Round 3. Episode Guide 0:00 - 2:34: Introduction 2:34 - 10:07: Shipping Report 10:07 - 11:36: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 11:36 - 21:21: "What Have We Learned So Far?" 21:21 - 27:42: "Believe It or Not?" Defenders 27:42 - 35:01: "Believe It or Not?" Midfielders 35:01 - 38:14: "Believe It or Not?" Rucks 38:14 - 43:38: "Believe It or Not?" Forwards 43:38 - 55:49: Rookies: Who Can We "Trust"? 55:49 - 57:12: Captain's Corner 57:12 - 1:06:11: Listener Questions 1:06:11 - 1:09:08: Trade Plans 1:09:08 - 1:11:21: Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 2 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	21 Aug 2026	01:23:15
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 2. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	Round 2 Preview - Ushering In a New Season	17 Aug 2026	01:19:25
The Free Kick gang of Liam, Willow, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the first round of the season, and heading into Round 2. Episode Guide 0:00 - 2:40: Introduction 2:41 - 12:10: Shipping Report 12:11 - 13:37: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 13:38 - 13:44 "The Kids Are Alright" - Rookie Analysis 13:45 - 22:04: Rookie Defenders 22:05 - 27:47: Rookie Midfielders 27:48 - 31:03: Rookie Rucks 31:04 - 38:13: Rookie Forwards 38:14 - 48:27: "Believe It or Not?" Defenders 48:28 - 57:40: "Believe It or Not?" Midfielders 57:41 - 58:49: "Believe It or Not?" Rucks 58:50 - 1:13:20: "Believe It or Not?" Forwards 1:13:21 - 1:14:40: Captain's Corner 1:14:41 - 1:17:30: Trade Plans 1:17:30 - 1:19:25: Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	Round 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick Team	11 Aug 2026	00:53:17
As the final lockout of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy approaches, the Free Kick gang run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before Round One (or at least the rest of it) including: some highly owned injured players some unique players to consider heading into Round One the most important rookies to be starting the best Captains to run with in 2026 The gang then went about drafting a collective 'Free Kick' team for 2026, where each host gets a chance to pick their favourite options under the salary cap! Episode Guide 00:00 - Introduction & Review of St Kilda v Carlton 06:08 - AFLW Injury List & the flow on effects 15:55 - Unique players to consider in 2026 22:21 - Key rookies to start with 25:06 - Captains Call 26:59 - Deciding on a Free Kick team name 29:52 - Drafting the Free Kick collective team 46:30 - Discussing players that missed the cut 51:54 - Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	On Air: Round 1 St Kilda & Carlton Teams + AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics	08 Aug 2026	00:40:39
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Mel, on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the first game of the 2026 season, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of the split Round 1. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL
	North Melbourne Kangaroos 2026 Preview + Blaithin Bogue	06 Aug 2026	00:43:42
It was a near flawless year for the rampaging Roos in 2026 as they stormed to their second consecutive premiership in an unbeaten season. As good teams do they continued to evolve their powerhouse machine, and a big part of that was unearthing the talent of Blaithin Bogue who was All-Australian in her first season of AFLW! Liam was lucky enough to have a chat with her about her career and how the Kangaroos plan to continue their dominance into a third season! North Melbourne Preview: 0:00 - 5:26 Blaithin Bogue Interview: 5:26 - 22:26 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 22:26 - 43:42 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - North Melbourne Preview (00:05:26) - Blaithin Bogue interview (00:22:26) - Top 5 Fantasy picks
	Brisbane Lions 2026 Preview + Belle Dawes	05 Aug 2026	00:35:54
Brisbane, long one of the league's best teams, took the long way around in 2025 and started the season slow and with a losing record going into Round 6. Their string of victories gave rise to another Grand Final season, and a few key fantasy breakouts. Liam and Jono are on to break down their chances to once again be a source of much success (and scoring), alongside a high octane chat between Willow and gun inside midfielder Belle Dawes! Brisbane Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 5:52 Bella Dawes Interview: 5:53 - 15:49 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 15:50 - 35:54 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod
	Melbourne Demons 2026 Preview + Shelley Heath	04 Aug 2026	00:32:27
Melbourne Demons rocketed up the ladder for an impressive come back to finals in 2025, and finished off the season with a nail-bitting performance against the unstoppable Kangaroos, where they were genuine contenders for the first three quarters. The Demons will be coming in 2026 with a new coach for the first time in 10 seasons, and Willow sits down with Shelley Heath to hear all about it! Melbourne Preview: 0:00 - 3:13 Shelley Heath Interview: 3:14 - 17:01 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 17:02 - 32:28 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Melbourne Preview (00:03:14) - Shelley Heath interview (00:17:02) - Top 5 Fantasy picks
	Hawthorn Hawks 2026 Preview + Jenna Richardson	03 Aug 2026	00:43:35
The Hawks backed up their 2024 rise with yet another top four finish last season. But after yet another straight set finals exit and a different cast of players to select from in 2026, coach Daniel Webster has his work cut out for him to keep the Hawks at the top! Listen in as Willow chats with Jenna Richardson about Hawthorn's "elephant under the carpet", plus Jono and Liam discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks. Hawthorn Preview: 0:00 - 6:04 Jenna Richardson Interview: 6:05 - 18:18 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:19 - 32:36 ----------------------------- Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Hawthorn Preview (00:06:05) - Jenna Richardson Interview (00:18:19) - Top Fantasy Picks
	AFLW Rucks : who to pick this season? plus Bulk Listener Q&A!	02 Aug 2026	01:16:55
Free Kick's Liam, Mel, and Willow are on board to deliver the final position preview of the 2026 preseason, covering the rucks. They cover the predicted top scorers, the options who could challenge them, and dive into the top rookies! Also, they answer a truckload of questions from our loyal listeners as we navigate the final days before the start of the AFLW Fantasy season. Episode Guide Intro: 00:00 - 2:25 Rucks Top 3 Rucks and Premium Ruck Strategy: 2:56 - 11:46 The Chasing Pack: 11:47 - 17:35 The Rookies Rucks : 17:36 - 32:58 Listener Questions Game Mechanics: 32:59 - 34:42 St Kilda vs Carlton Strategy: 34:43 - 37:53 Marvel Games = Scoring?: 37:54 - 4 0:22 Team Structure Questions: 40:23 - 45:50 Draft Class Weakness: 45:51 - 47:36 Zippy Fish and Daisy D'Arcy concerns: 47:37 - 51:52 Rookie Ruck Structure?: 51:53 - 53:50 Who are the premium Defenders?: 53:51 - 55:05 Emonson vs Cowcher vs Cash: 55:06.- 56:15 Hatchard vs Rowbottom value: 55:16 - 57:53 Hosts' Preferred Midfield Structure: 57:54 - 1:00:40 Michaela Bowen: 1:00:41 - 1:02:13 Toogood or Richards: 1:02:14 - 1:03:50 Pick your poison: 1:03:51 - 1:12:39 Upcoming episodes and "Add a Celebrity" Function: 1:12:40 - 1:15:40 Wrap: 1:15:41 - 1:16:55 ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl
	Carlton Blues 2026 Preview + Aisling Reidy	30 Jul 2026	00:37:50
Carlton were the biggest surprise packet of the 2025 season, playing exciting footy to blast their way to the preliminary finals. The Blues were lead by a raft of exciting youngsters who lead the way up forward, while their Irish players stoof up in a big way to announce the club as a serious threat. Continuing the Irish theme, Mel was lucky enough to interview up-and-coming Irish star Aisling Reidy, getting the inside goss on the club and how they will be looking to maintain the rage in 2026! Carlton Preview: 0:00 - 6:46 Aisling Reidy interview: 6:46 - 22:11 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 22:11 - 37:50 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Carlton Preview (00:06:46) - Aisling Reidy interview (00:22:11) - Top 5 Fantasy picks
	Adelaide Crows 2026 Preview + Sarah Allan	29 Jul 2026	00:37:08
The Adelaide Crows have been the most successful team in AFLW history, but in 2025 the surging pack seemed to catch up with them. Their list remains formidable despite several big name departures/absences, yet all eyes will beon how new coach Ryan Davis' arrival will shape the clubs' fortunes. The Crows will be eager to return to the upper echelons of the competition, and to hear how Jono was lucky enough to sit down with former skipper Sarah Allan to get all the insights! Adelaide Preview: 0:00 - 4:39 Sarah Allan interview: 4:39 - 21:14 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 21:14 - 37:08 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Adelaide Preview (00:04:39) - Sarah Allan interview (00:21:14) - Top 5 Fantasy picks
	2026 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy Review	28 Jul 2026	01:03:45
Free Kick's Liam, Mel, Willow, and Jono caught every AFLW practice match over the weekend and are here to share all their AFLW Fantasy intel. Listen in as plenty of names get discussed as we piece our teams together over the next week before the first lockout! Episode Guide Intro: 00:00 - 1:49 Collingwood vs West Coast: 1:50 - 9:41 Sydney vs Hawthorn: 9:42 - 15:46 Essendon vs North Melbourne: 15:47 - 21:29 Melbourne vs Port Adelaide: 21:30 - 28:36 Gold Coast vs Carlton: 28:27 - 35:56 Richmond vs Fremantle: 35:57 - 41:54 Adelaide vs St Kilda: 41:55 - 48:25 Geelong vs Brisbane: 48:26 - 53:29 GWS vs Western Bulldogs: 53:30 - 1:00:08 Fantasy squad changes: 1:00:09 - 1:01:25 Wrap: 1:01:26 - 1:03:45 ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:50) - Collingwood vs West Coast (00:09:42) - Sydney vs Hawthorn (00:15:47) - Essendon vs North Melbourne (00:21:30) - Melbourne vs Port Adelaide (00:28:27) - Gold Coast vs Carlton (00:35:57) - Richmond vs Fremantle (00:41:54) - Adelaide vs St Kilda (00:48:26) - Geelong vs Brisbane (00:53:30) - GWS vs Western Bulldogs (01:00:08) - Fantasy Squad Changes (01:01:25) - Wrap
	Geelong Cats 2026 Preview + Kate Surman	27 Jul 2026	00:35:35
After a down year for Geelong in 2025, all signs are pointing up for the news coming into this new season, with a brand new coaching staff headed by ex-Melbourne premiership coach Mick Stinear looking to usher in a new era of successful footy. That Cats already sport one of the league's best midfields, but to unpack how the rest of the side will develop under a new coach (and develop into fantasy options), Liam and Mel's chat is supplemented by Willow's interview with Kate Surman Geelong Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 3:44 Kate Surman Interview: 3:45 - 18:41 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:42 - 35:35 Original Kate Surman Interview: https://free-kick-the-fantasyw-podcast.castos.com/episodes/geelong-aflw-fantasy-preview-2023-ft-kate-surman Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Geelong Intro and Stats Preview (00:03:45) - Kate Surman Interview (00:18:42) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	Essendon Bombers 2026 Preview + Georgia Gee	26 Jul 2026	00:32:13
The Essendon Bombers had a second year in a row impacted by injury, as they struggled to get their best players on the park all at once. That does mean that there are a handful of Dons who should grace our fantasy sides in 2026! Listen in to Mel and Liam chat through it all, and Willow sitting down with young gun Georgia Gee! Essendon Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 5:05 Georgia Gee Interview: 5:06 - 14:47 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 14:48 - 32:13 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Essendon Intro and Stats Preview (00:05:03) - Georgia Gee Interview (00:14:48) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	AFLW Forwards - Premiums, Mid-pricers and Rookies to watch!	23 Jul 2026	00:56:56
Next up in our position analysis is the goalkicking, excitement machines that are AFLW Forwards. Liam, Willow and Jono discuss the incredible options to pick in 2026, starting off with a Predicted Top 6 forwards, some underpriced premiums, the midpricers and of course the all important rookies. Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Forwards Review: 0:00 - 2:55 Predicted Top 6 for 2026: 2:56 - 17:59 Underpriced Premiums: 18:00 - 31:25 Mid-Price Madness: 31:26 - 41:30 Rookies to watch: 41:31 - 53:07 Final Thoughts and Strategy: 53:08 - 56:56 Chapters (00:00:00) - Forwards Review (00:02:56) - Predicted Top 6 for 2026 (00:18:00) - Underpriced Premiums (00:31:26) - Mid-Price Madness (00:46:47) - Rookies to watch (00:53:08) - Final Thoughts & Strategy
	St Kilda Saints 2026 Preview + Ash Richards	22 Jul 2026	00:34:32
St Kilda started off Season 2025 with an absolute shocker of a win against Adelaide, and put in a great season to make their maiden finals apprearance, where their season ended in an Adelaide re-match. Jono chats with one of the Saints breakout players in 2025, mid forward Ash Richards, and Mel and Willow notice that a correlation between St Kilda's most fantasy relevant picks in 2026 and prior interviewees, our Friends of the Pod! St Kilda Preview: 0:00 - 3:26 Ash Richards Interview: 3:27 - 20:56 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 20:57 - 34:33 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - St Kilda Preview (00:03:27) - Ash Richards interview (00:20:57) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	West Coast Eagles 2026 Preview + Amy Franklin	21 Jul 2026	00:45:46
They were the talk of the town in 2025, and West Coast look primed to take another leap forward under the watchful eye of Daisy Pearce in 2026. With all 4 lines stacked with exceptional young talent, none moreso than superstar inside midfielder Ella Roberts, the Eagles looked primed to deliver some fantasy options for 2026! West Coast Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 4:26 Amy Franklin Interview: 4:27 - 29:00 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 29:01 - 45:46 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - West Coast Intro and Stats Preview (00:04:27) - Amy Franklin Interview (00:29:01) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	Sydney Swans 2026 Preview + Tanya Kennedy	20 Jul 2026	00:36:34
After an impressive 2025 campaign the Sydney Swans just missed out on finals. With a new coach, some new talent and a handfull more wins, the Swans are looking ready for finals contention in 2026! Willow chats with elite defensive midfielder Tanya Kennedy about her inspirational story into the AFLW and the Swans line up for 2026, and Mel and Jono discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks, including the platforms highest averaging player of 2025, Laura Gardiner! Sydney Preview: 0:00 - 3:09 Tanya Kennedy Interview: 3:10 - 18:25 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:26 - 36:34 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Sydney Preview (00:03:10) - Tanya Kennedy interview (00:18:26) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	AFLW Midfielders- Elites, Underpriced Premiums and Rookies to watch!	19 Jul 2026	00:56:37
It's time again for the long, meaty Midfielders pre-season review. In an episode overflowing with honourable mentions, Jono, Mel and Liam work their way through the Top 8 (+1) elite mids, the underpriced premos, the midpricers and the all important rookies, of which there are quite a few to choose from across the midfield line. Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Midfielders Review: 0:00 - 3:08 Predicted Top 8 for 2026: 3:09 - 24:40 Underpriced Premiums: 24:41 - 33:20 Mid-Price Madness: 33:21 - 46:46 Rookies to watch: 46:47 - 53:29 Final Thoughts and Strategy: 53:30 - 56:37 Chapters (00:00:00) - Midfielders Review (00:03:09) - Predicted Top 8 for 2026 (00:24:41) - Underpriced Premiums (00:33:21) - Mid-Price Madness (00:46:47) - Rookies to watch (00:53:30) - Final Thoughts and Strategy
	Port Adelaide Power 2026 Preview + Molly Brooksby	16 Jul 2026	00:32:36
An inconsistent start to the season prevented Port Adelaide from reaching finals, but the incredible scoring power of this growing team is not to be underestimated. With new coach Glenn Strachan taking the reins in 2026 and suggestions the club may be departing from its previous game plan, the Power could be one of the biggest Fantasy opportunities in AFLW this season! Listen in as Willow chats with Molly Brooksby about Port Adelaide's growth from young expansion club to contender, plus Liam and Jono discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks. Port Adelaide Preview: 0:00 - 7:15 Molly Brooksby Interview: 7:15 - 16:30 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 16:30 - 32:36 ----------------------------- Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Port Adelaide Preview (00:07:15) - Molly Brooksby Interview (00:16:30) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	Fremantle Dockers 2026 Preview + Gabby O'Sullivan	15 Jul 2026	00:38:31
Fremantle left the 2025 season with a bitter taste in their mouth, sliding six spots down the ladder from the year prior to miss finals once more. The Dockers will be looking to tighten up a leaky defence, an uncharacteristic issue for a team full of physical and hard running players. Liam chats with the incredible Gabby O'Sullivan,in the hopes of figuring out what position she actually plays, before Mel and Jono discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks. Fremantle Preview: 0:00 - 5:22 Gabby O'Sullivan Interview: 5:23 - 23:04 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 23:05 - 38:31 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Fremantle Preview (00:05:23) - Gabby O'Sullivan interview (00:23:05) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	Western Bulldogs 2026 Preview + Brit Gutknecht	14 Jul 2026	00:41:38
The Western Bulldogs finished 2025 with a flourish, seemingly turning the corner from league cellar dweller to a defensively compact side with clearance dominance and a bevy of small and medium forwards to put together winning scores. Liam and Jono sit down to talk about whehter any Bulldogs are able to turn the corner from potential to superstar in AFLW Fantasy this season, as Mel interviewed on of 2025's biggest improvers, Brit Gutknecht! Fremantle Preview: 0:00 - 4:41 Brit Gutknecht Interview: 4:42 - 21:06 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 26:02 - 41:38 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Western Bulldogs Intro + Preview (00:04:41) - Brit Gutknecht Interview (00:26:02) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	Collingwood Magpies Season 2025 Preview + Airlie Runnalls	13 Jul 2026	00:43:08
Collingwood took positive defensive strides in their 2025 campaign, greatly improving on their wooden spoon season the year prior. Liam interviews midfielder Airlie Runnalls, following her breakout season in her first year across from the west. Jono and Mel take us through the top 5 Fantasy picks at the Magpies, who have a bevy of underpriced players ready to take the field. Collingwood Magpies 2026 Preview: 0:00 - 5:21 Airlie Runnalls Interview: 5:22 - 23:54 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 23:55 - 43:08 ------------------------- Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod
	AFLW Defenders - Premos, Midpricers and Cash Cows	12 Jul 2026	00:41:55
In our first line by line analysis of the year, the team runs you through all you need to know about defenders! Join Mel, Jono and Willow as they discuss all the premium options, who might take your fancy from the mid-pricers, and which rookies to pick from the (admittedly pretty small!) pool available to us! Defenders Review: 0:00 - 6:00 Predicted Top 6 for 2026: 6:00 - 15:01 Underpriced Premiums: 15:01 - 22:08 Mid-Price Madness: 22:08 - 29:37 Cash cows: 29:37 - 34:45 Final Thoughts and Strategy: 34:45 - 41:55 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Defenders Review (00:06:00) - Predicted Top 6 for 2026 (00:15:01) - Underpriced Premiums (00:22:08) - Mid-Price Madness (00:27:37) - Cash Cows (00:34:45) - Final Thoughts and Strategy
	Crafting Your AFLW Fantasy Game Plan 2026	09 Jul 2026	00:21:47
Excited to get involved with AFLW Fantasy in Season 2026 but not sure how to approach the game? Mel and Jono jam on the some of the basic strategies of AFLW Fantasy, what to think about when picking players, and how your Trade Plan might evolve over the season. If you're brand new to AFLW Fantasy, check out the How To article at afl.com.au/aflw/news to get up to speed on the basics, and then head on over to aflwfantasy.afl to draft your starting squad. Follow the Free Kick team on Instagram and Twitter/X to get all the latest AFLW Fantasy info!
	Richmond Tigers 2026 Preview + Kate Dempsey	08 Jul 2026	00:39:04
LOTS of change at Tigerland coming into 2026, which will make the Richmond Tigers one of the most interesting clubs to watch this pre-season! Mel and Willow analyse the must-have players amongst the many unknown, and Jono sits down with experienced Tiger Kate Dempsey to get some pre-season insights. Richmond Preview: 0:00 - 4:37 Kate Dempsey Interview: 4:38 - 27:07 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 27:08 - 39:04 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - Richmond Preview (00:04:38) - Kate Dempsey Interview (00:27:08) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	GWS Giants 2026 Preview + Tarni Evans	07 Jul 2026	00:38:28
The GWS Giants hold a lot of promise in 2026, with some highly targeted off-season recruiting, a handful of high draft picks and key players returning from injury. Mel chats with the pod's favourite kick in the competiton Tarni Evans to hear more about what GWS have in store, and Willow and Jono lay out the top 5 fantasy picks from the Giants this coming season. GWS Preview: 0:00 - 4:30 Tarni Evans Interview: 4:30 - 19:45 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 19:45 - 38:28 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Chapters (00:00:00) - GWS Preview (00:04:30) - Tarni Evans interview (00:19:45) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	AFLW Fantasy 2026 is live!	07 Jul 2026	00:36:22
The official AFLW Fantasy game has launched for season 2026! Join the Free Kick team of Liam, Willow and Jono (sadly missing Mel) as they chat through the BIG changes to the AFLW Fantasy platform and what caught their attention ahead of the 2026 AFLW season. ---------------- Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message
	Gold Coast Suns 2026 Preview + Lily Mithen	05 Jul 2026	00:40:30
A theme of the first week of Free Kick's preseason content will be change, and no team had more change than the Suns during last offseason. Joining this already young list were a host of high draft picks, league superstar Anne Hatchard, and former great Erin Phillips joining to head up the football department. Liam and Mel are on the mics to discuss what to expect from Gold Coast's list in 2026! Gold Coast Preview: 0:00 - 4:30 Lily Mithen Interview: 4:38 - 24:18 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 24:19 - 40:01 Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro & Preview (00:04:30) - Lily Mithen Interview (00:24:18) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks
	2026 Trailer	05 Jul 2026	00:01:23
Free Kick are back again for 2026, with new and exciting podcasts and articles coming out very soon! The Team Previews, our Line-by-Line pods, the Player Interviews, Captain’s Call, The Watch and Wait Scoreboard, Free Kick's content factory is churning out a whole host of content this preseason! Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod Substack: https://freekick.substack.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreeKickWPod
	AFLW Fantasy Black Book: the players we are thinking about for 2026	09 Dec 2025	00:56:30
The Free Kick gang have some more AFLW Offseason content for those coaches looking ahead to 2026. This episode is all about looking ahead to the players we are expecting to be relevant for AFLW Fantasy 2026, those players that we always talk about going into the 'Black Book' during the season. Recorded in to days following North Melbourne's dominant Grand Final victory, be sure to give this one a listen as the AFLW preseason rolls from the trade / free agency period into the draft this December! +++++++ Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the 2026 season starts. Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl A huge thank you to everyone who listened along and support both the AFLW Fantasy game and the Free Kick podcast! This was an incredible season of Fantasy and your support is very much appreciated! Let us know in the comments if there is anything you'd like us to tackle in the off-season, or next year in 2026!

On Air: Round 12 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

30 Oct 2026

01:21:56

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 12.

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Round 12 Preview - Throwing the Bowen Out with the Bathwater

26 Oct 2026

01:22:42

The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the penultimate round of the season and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of wild weather, and as we head into our final round!

Episode Guide

0:00 - 4:26: Introduction
 4:26 - 16:12: Shipping Report
 16:12 - 19:19: Watch and Wait Scoreboard  
19:19 - 53:06: Boom-Or-Bust  
53:06 - 1:00:51: Strategy Discussions 
1:00:51 - 1:10:18: Injury News & Listener Questions
1:10:18 - 1:13:57: Last Three Challenge update 
1:13:57 - 1:16:06: Captain’s Call 
1:16:06 - 1:22:42: Trade Plans & Outro

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On Air: Round 11 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

22 Oct 2026

01:28:20

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 11.

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Round 11 Preview - Breaking the Bank for Bowers

20 Oct 2026

01:14:49

The Free Kick gang of Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of upsets and injuries, and as we head into Round 11, the penultimate round of 2026.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 5:14: Introduction
5:15 - 15:36: Shipping Report
15:37 - 19:07: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
19:08 - 34:03: End of the Line
34:04 - 52:57: Late-Season Must Haves
52:58 - 1:05:30: The Spice Ranks
1:05:31 - 1:09:06: Last Three Challenge update
1:09:07 - 1:10:27: Captains Call
1:10:28 - 1:14:49: Trade Plans & Outro

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On Air: Round 10 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

15 Oct 2026

01:23:19

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 10.

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Round 10 Preview - Getting Dizzy on the Parry-Go-Round

13 Oct 2026

01:13:55

On Air: Round 9 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

08 Oct 2026

01:15:57

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed AFLW squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 8.

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Round 9 Preview - Sometimes uniquely good, sometimes uniquely … not good

05 Oct 2026

01:15:05

We’ve only got 4 weeks left to achieve our fantasy dreams for 2026. Whether you’re aiming to get into the top 100 (Liam), reach top 1,000 (Mel), smash your mates league (Jono) or just have fun (Willow), your trade strategy for the final few weeks will be important! Join the full gang as they discuss what they’re aiming for and how they hope to get it!

Episode Guide

0:00 - 16:20: Introduction & Shipping Report
16:21 - 20:11: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
20:12 - 26:58: Our goals and strategies
26:59 - 44:16: End of the Line

44:17 - 58:12: Must season mid haves
58:13 - 1:07:43: Sometimes uniquely good, sometimes uniquely … not good

1:07:44 - 1:11:41: Captain's Corner
1:11:42- 1:15:05: Trade Plans & Outro

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On Air: Round 8 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

02 Oct 2026

01:14:54

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed AFLW squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 8.

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Round 8 Preview - Can You Tell Me How to Get to... 21 Jump Sheet!

28 Sep 2026

01:12:38

It's time to bring back the 21 Jump Sheet! The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Mel get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news from the past week, and heading into Round 8.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 9:55: Introduction & Shipping Report
9:55 - 11:45: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
11:45 - 49:30: 21 Jump Sheet
49:30 - 55:30: Rookie Strategies
55:30 - 1:06:06: Trade Outs & Listener Questions
1:06:06 - 1:07:41: Captain's Corner
1:07:41- 1:12:39: Trade Plans & Outro

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Round 7 Preview - Ally need is Anderson

21 Sep 2026

01:09:19

Halfway through! The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the first half of the season, and heading into Round 7.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 12:14: Introduction & Shipping Report
12:15 - 15:00: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
15:01 - 21:56: Halfway musings
21:57 - 42:09: Time to move them on
42:10 - 1:00:38: Mid-Season Must Haves
1:00:39 - 1:02:46: Captain's Corner
1:02:47- 1:09:19: Trade Plans & Outro

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On Air: Round 6 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

17 Sep 2026

01:10:43

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed Friday/Saturday 21s, the extended Sunday squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 6.

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Round 6 Preview - Heading Out? Bring an UmbrELLA

14 Sep 2026

01:13:21

The Free Kick gang of Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of upsets and injuries, and as we head into Round 6.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 4:41: Introduction
4:42 - 11:42: Shipping Report
11:43 - 13:46: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
13:47 - 14:49: *Toot Toot* End of the Line *Toot Toot*
14:50 - 22:04: End of the Line Defenders
22:05 - 26:14: End of the Line Midfielders
26:15 - 27:31: End of the Line Rucks
27:32 - 35:01: End of the Line Forwards
35:02 - 40:52: Mid-Season Must Have Defenders
40:53 - 51:54: Mid-Season Must Have Midfielders
51:55 - 54:40: Mid-Season Must Have Rucks
54:41 - 1:02:01: Mid-Season Must Have Forwards
1:02:02 - 1:04:19: Rookies
1:04:20 - 1:06:11: Captains Corner
1:06:12 - 1:11:23: Trade Plans
1:11:24 - 1:13:21: Outro

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On Air: Round 5 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

11 Sep 2026

01:10:59

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 5.

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Round 5 Preview - Spicy Rankings

07 Sep 2026

01:15:31

The whole gang are back together again, with Mel (the Everyday Man) returning after their annual mid-AFLW season holiday. The team debate whether it is indeed upgrade season, and have a laugh over the first Spice Rankings of the year.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 17:57: Introduction & Shipping Report
17:58 - 20:59: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
21:00 - 29:11: Upgrade season analysis
29:12 - 47:11: Time to move them on
47:12 - 1:06:38 Spice Rankings
1:06:39 - 1:08:58: Captain's Corner
1:08:59 - 1:15:02: Trade Plans & Outro

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On Air: Round 4 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

04 Sep 2026

01:09:01

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 4.

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Round 4 Preview - 21 Jump Sheet

31 Aug 2026

01:13:15

The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the third round of the season, and heading into Round 4.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 11:25: Introduction & Shipping Report
11:26 - 14:15: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
14:16 - 38:23: The new '21 Jump Sheet'
38:24 - 44:35: Trade Strategy Thoughts
44:36 - 59:31: "Believe It or Not?"

59:32 - 1:01:16: Captain's Corner
1:01:17 - 1:08:14: Listener Questions
1:08:15 - 1:13:15: Trade Plans & Outro

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On Air: Round 3 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

28 Aug 2026

01:07:15

This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter with Liam, Bails from the Fantasy Fanatics Podcast, and Jake from Hot Chat, r breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 3.

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Round 3 Preview - Rookie Roulette Strikes Again

24 Aug 2026

01:11:21

The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the second round of the season, and heading into Round 3.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 2:34: Introduction
2:34 - 10:07: Shipping Report
10:07 - 11:36: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
11:36 - 21:21: "What Have We Learned So Far?"
21:21 - 27:42: "Believe It or Not?" Defenders
27:42 - 35:01: "Believe It or Not?" Midfielders
35:01 - 38:14: "Believe It or Not?" Rucks
38:14 - 43:38: "Believe It or Not?" Forwards
43:38 - 55:49: Rookies: Who Can We "Trust"?
55:49 - 57:12: Captain's Corner
57:12 - 1:06:11: Listener Questions
1:06:11 - 1:09:08: Trade Plans
1:09:08 - 1:11:21: Outro

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On Air: Round 2 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

21 Aug 2026

01:23:15

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 2.

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Round 2 Preview - Ushering In a New Season

17 Aug 2026

01:19:25

The Free Kick gang of Liam, Willow, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the first round of the season, and heading into Round 2.

Episode Guide

0:00 - 2:40: Introduction
2:41 - 12:10: Shipping Report
12:11 - 13:37: Watch and Wait Scoreboard
13:38 - 13:44 "The Kids Are Alright" - Rookie Analysis
13:45 - 22:04: Rookie Defenders
22:05 - 27:47: Rookie Midfielders
27:48 - 31:03: Rookie Rucks
31:04 - 38:13: Rookie Forwards
38:14 - 48:27: "Believe It or Not?" Defenders
48:28 - 57:40: "Believe It or Not?" Midfielders
57:41 - 58:49: "Believe It or Not?" Rucks
58:50 - 1:13:20: "Believe It or Not?" Forwards
1:13:21 - 1:14:40: Captain's Corner
1:14:41 - 1:17:30: Trade Plans
1:17:30 - 1:19:25: Outro

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Round 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick Team

11 Aug 2026

00:53:17

As the final lockout of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy approaches, the Free Kick gang run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before Round One (or at least the rest of it) including:

some highly owned injured players
some unique players to consider heading into Round One
the most important rookies to be starting
the best Captains to run with in 2026

The gang then went about drafting a collective 'Free Kick' team for 2026, where each host gets a chance to pick their favourite options under the salary cap!

Episode Guide

00:00 - Introduction & Review of St Kilda v Carlton
06:08 - AFLW Injury List & the flow on effects
15:55 - Unique players to consider in 2026
22:21 - Key rookies to start with
25:06 - Captains Call
26:59 - Deciding on a Free Kick team name
29:52 - Drafting the Free Kick collective team
46:30 - Discussing players that missed the cut
51:54 - Outro

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On Air: Round 1 St Kilda & Carlton Teams + AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

08 Aug 2026

00:40:39

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Mel, on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the first game of the 2026 season, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of the split Round 1.

Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod

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North Melbourne Kangaroos 2026 Preview + Blaithin Bogue

06 Aug 2026

00:43:42

It was a near flawless year for the rampaging Roos in 2026 as they stormed to their second consecutive premiership in an unbeaten season. As good teams do they continued to evolve their powerhouse machine, and a big part of that was unearthing the talent of Blaithin Bogue who was All-Australian in her first season of AFLW! Liam was lucky enough to have a chat with her about her career and how the Kangaroos plan to continue their dominance into a third season!

North Melbourne Preview: 0:00 - 5:26

Blaithin Bogue Interview: 5:26 - 22:26

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 22:26 - 43:42

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - North Melbourne Preview
(00:05:26) - Blaithin Bogue interview
(00:22:26) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

Brisbane Lions 2026 Preview + Belle Dawes

05 Aug 2026

00:35:54

Brisbane, long one of the league's best teams, took the long way around in 2025 and started the season slow and with a losing record going into Round 6. Their string of victories gave rise to another Grand Final season, and a few key fantasy breakouts. Liam and Jono are on to break down their chances to once again be a source of much success (and scoring), alongside a high octane chat between Willow and gun inside midfielder Belle Dawes!

Brisbane Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 5:52

Bella Dawes Interview: 5:53 - 15:49

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 15:50 - 35:54

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Melbourne Demons 2026 Preview + Shelley Heath

04 Aug 2026

00:32:27

Melbourne Demons rocketed up the ladder for an impressive come back to finals in 2025, and finished off the season with a nail-bitting performance against the unstoppable Kangaroos, where they were genuine contenders for the first three quarters. The Demons will be coming in 2026 with a new coach for the first time in 10 seasons, and Willow sits down with Shelley Heath to hear all about it!

Melbourne Preview: 0:00 - 3:13

Shelley Heath Interview: 3:14 - 17:01

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 17:02 - 32:28

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Melbourne Preview
(00:03:14) - Shelley Heath interview
(00:17:02) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

Hawthorn Hawks 2026 Preview + Jenna Richardson

03 Aug 2026

00:43:35

The Hawks backed up their 2024 rise with yet another top four finish last season. But after yet another straight set finals exit and a different cast of players to select from in 2026, coach Daniel Webster has his work cut out for him to keep the Hawks at the top! Listen in as Willow chats with Jenna Richardson about Hawthorn's "elephant under the carpet", plus Jono and Liam discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks.

Hawthorn Preview: 0:00 - 6:04

Jenna Richardson Interview: 6:05 - 18:18

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:19 - 32:36

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Hawthorn Preview
(00:06:05) - Jenna Richardson Interview
(00:18:19) - Top Fantasy Picks

AFLW Rucks : who to pick this season? plus Bulk Listener Q&A!

02 Aug 2026

01:16:55

Free Kick's Liam, Mel, and Willow are on board to deliver the final position preview of the 2026 preseason, covering the rucks. They cover the predicted top scorers, the options who could challenge them, and dive into the top rookies!

Also, they answer a truckload of questions from our loyal listeners as we navigate the final days before the start of the AFLW Fantasy season.

Episode Guide

Intro: 00:00 - 2:25

Rucks

Top 3 Rucks and Premium Ruck Strategy: 2:56 - 11:46

The Chasing Pack: 11:47 - 17:35

The Rookies Rucks : 17:36 - 32:58

Listener Questions

Game Mechanics: 32:59 - 34:42

St Kilda vs Carlton Strategy: 34:43 - 37:53

Marvel Games = Scoring?: 37:54 - 4 0:22

Team Structure Questions: 40:23 - 45:50

Draft Class Weakness: 45:51 - 47:36

Zippy Fish and Daisy D'Arcy concerns: 47:37 - 51:52

Rookie Ruck Structure?: 51:53 - 53:50

Who are the premium Defenders?: 53:51 - 55:05

Emonson vs Cowcher vs Cash: 55:06.- 56:15

Hatchard vs Rowbottom value: 55:16 - 57:53

Hosts' Preferred Midfield Structure: 57:54 - 1:00:40

Michaela Bowen: 1:00:41 - 1:02:13

Toogood or Richards: 1:02:14 - 1:03:50

Pick your poison: 1:03:51 - 1:12:39

Upcoming episodes and "Add a Celebrity" Function: 1:12:40 - 1:15:40

Wrap: 1:15:41 - 1:16:55

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Carlton Blues 2026 Preview + Aisling Reidy

30 Jul 2026

00:37:50

Carlton were the biggest surprise packet of the 2025 season, playing exciting footy to blast their way to the preliminary finals. The Blues were lead by a raft of exciting youngsters who lead the way up forward, while their Irish players stoof up in a big way to announce the club as a serious threat. Continuing the Irish theme, Mel was lucky enough to interview up-and-coming Irish star Aisling Reidy, getting the inside goss on the club and how they will be looking to maintain the rage in 2026!

Carlton Preview: 0:00 - 6:46

Aisling Reidy interview: 6:46 - 22:11

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 22:11 - 37:50

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Carlton Preview
(00:06:46) - Aisling Reidy interview
(00:22:11) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

Adelaide Crows 2026 Preview + Sarah Allan

29 Jul 2026

00:37:08

The Adelaide Crows have been the most successful team in AFLW history, but in 2025 the surging pack seemed to catch up with them. Their list remains formidable despite several big name departures/absences, yet all eyes will beon how new coach Ryan Davis' arrival will shape the clubs' fortunes. The Crows will be eager to return to the upper echelons of the competition, and to hear how Jono was lucky enough to sit down with former skipper Sarah Allan to get all the insights!

Adelaide Preview: 0:00 - 4:39

Sarah Allan interview: 4:39 - 21:14

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 21:14 - 37:08

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Adelaide Preview
(00:04:39) - Sarah Allan interview
(00:21:14) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

2026 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy Review

28 Jul 2026

01:03:45

Free Kick's Liam, Mel, Willow, and Jono caught every AFLW practice match over the weekend and are here to share all their AFLW Fantasy intel. Listen in as plenty of names get discussed as we piece our teams together over the next week before the first lockout!

Episode Guide

Intro: 00:00 - 1:49

Collingwood vs West Coast: 1:50 - 9:41

Sydney vs Hawthorn: 9:42 - 15:46

Essendon vs North Melbourne: 15:47 - 21:29

Melbourne vs Port Adelaide: 21:30 - 28:36

Gold Coast vs Carlton: 28:27 - 35:56

Richmond vs Fremantle: 35:57 - 41:54

Adelaide vs St Kilda: 41:55 - 48:25

Geelong vs Brisbane: 48:26 - 53:29

GWS vs Western Bulldogs: 53:30 - 1:00:08

Fantasy squad changes: 1:00:09 - 1:01:25

Wrap: 1:01:26 - 1:03:45

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:50) - Collingwood vs West Coast
(00:09:42) - Sydney vs Hawthorn
(00:15:47) - Essendon vs North Melbourne
(00:21:30) - Melbourne vs Port Adelaide
(00:28:27) - Gold Coast vs Carlton
(00:35:57) - Richmond vs Fremantle
(00:41:54) - Adelaide vs St Kilda
(00:48:26) - Geelong vs Brisbane
(00:53:30) - GWS vs Western Bulldogs
(01:00:08) - Fantasy Squad Changes
(01:01:25) - Wrap

Geelong Cats 2026 Preview + Kate Surman

27 Jul 2026

00:35:35

After a down year for Geelong in 2025, all signs are pointing up for the news coming into this new season, with a brand new coaching staff headed by ex-Melbourne premiership coach Mick Stinear looking to usher in a new era of successful footy. That Cats already sport one of the league's best midfields, but to unpack how the rest of the side will develop under a new coach (and develop into fantasy options), Liam and Mel's chat is supplemented by Willow's interview with Kate Surman

Geelong Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 3:44

Kate Surman Interview: 3:45 - 18:41

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:42 - 35:35

Original Kate Surman Interview: https://free-kick-the-fantasyw-podcast.castos.com/episodes/geelong-aflw-fantasy-preview-2023-ft-kate-surman

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Geelong Intro and Stats Preview
(00:03:45) - Kate Surman Interview
(00:18:42) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Essendon Bombers 2026 Preview + Georgia Gee

26 Jul 2026

00:32:13

The Essendon Bombers had a second year in a row impacted by injury, as they struggled to get their best players on the park all at once. That does mean that there are a handful of Dons who should grace our fantasy sides in 2026! Listen in to Mel and Liam chat through it all, and Willow sitting down with young gun Georgia Gee!

Essendon Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 5:05

Georgia Gee Interview: 5:06 - 14:47

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 14:48 - 32:13

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Essendon Intro and Stats Preview
(00:05:03) - Georgia Gee Interview
(00:14:48) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

AFLW Forwards - Premiums, Mid-pricers and Rookies to watch!

23 Jul 2026

00:56:56

Next up in our position analysis is the goalkicking, excitement machines that are AFLW Forwards. Liam, Willow and Jono discuss the incredible options to pick in 2026, starting off with a Predicted Top 6 forwards, some underpriced premiums, the midpricers and of course the all important rookies.

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Forwards Review: 0:00 - 2:55

Predicted Top 6 for 2026: 2:56 - 17:59

Underpriced Premiums: 18:00 - 31:25

Mid-Price Madness: 31:26 - 41:30

Rookies to watch: 41:31 - 53:07

Final Thoughts and Strategy: 53:08 - 56:56

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Forwards Review
(00:02:56) - Predicted Top 6 for 2026
(00:18:00) - Underpriced Premiums
(00:31:26) - Mid-Price Madness
(00:46:47) - Rookies to watch
(00:53:08) - Final Thoughts & Strategy

St Kilda Saints 2026 Preview + Ash Richards

22 Jul 2026

00:34:32

St Kilda started off Season 2025 with an absolute shocker of a win against Adelaide, and put in a great season to make their maiden finals apprearance, where their season ended in an Adelaide re-match. Jono chats with one of the Saints breakout players in 2025, mid forward Ash Richards, and Mel and Willow notice that a correlation between St Kilda's most fantasy relevant picks in 2026 and prior interviewees, our Friends of the Pod!

St Kilda Preview: 0:00 - 3:26

Ash Richards Interview: 3:27 - 20:56

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 20:57 - 34:33

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - St Kilda Preview
(00:03:27) - Ash Richards interview
(00:20:57) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

West Coast Eagles 2026 Preview + Amy Franklin

21 Jul 2026

00:45:46

They were the talk of the town in 2025, and West Coast look primed to take another leap forward under the watchful eye of Daisy Pearce in 2026. With all 4 lines stacked with exceptional young talent, none moreso than superstar inside midfielder Ella Roberts, the Eagles looked primed to deliver some fantasy options for 2026!

West Coast Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 4:26

Amy Franklin Interview: 4:27 - 29:00

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 29:01 - 45:46

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - West Coast Intro and Stats Preview
(00:04:27) - Amy Franklin Interview
(00:29:01) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Sydney Swans 2026 Preview + Tanya Kennedy

20 Jul 2026

00:36:34

After an impressive 2025 campaign the Sydney Swans just missed out on finals. With a new coach, some new talent and a handfull more wins, the Swans are looking ready for finals contention in 2026! Willow chats with elite defensive midfielder Tanya Kennedy about her inspirational story into the AFLW and the Swans line up for 2026, and Mel and Jono discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks, including the platforms highest averaging player of 2025, Laura Gardiner!

Sydney Preview: 0:00 - 3:09

Tanya Kennedy Interview: 3:10 - 18:25

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:26 - 36:34

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Sydney Preview
(00:03:10) - Tanya Kennedy interview
(00:18:26) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

AFLW Midfielders- Elites, Underpriced Premiums and Rookies to watch!

19 Jul 2026

00:56:37

It's time again for the long, meaty Midfielders pre-season review. In an episode overflowing with honourable mentions, Jono, Mel and Liam work their way through the Top 8 (+1) elite mids, the underpriced premos, the midpricers and the all important rookies, of which there are quite a few to choose from across the midfield line.

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Midfielders Review: 0:00 - 3:08

Predicted Top 8 for 2026: 3:09 - 24:40

Underpriced Premiums: 24:41 - 33:20

Mid-Price Madness: 33:21 - 46:46

Rookies to watch: 46:47 - 53:29

Final Thoughts and Strategy: 53:30 - 56:37

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Midfielders Review
(00:03:09) - Predicted Top 8 for 2026
(00:24:41) - Underpriced Premiums
(00:33:21) - Mid-Price Madness
(00:46:47) - Rookies to watch
(00:53:30) - Final Thoughts and Strategy

Port Adelaide Power 2026 Preview + Molly Brooksby

16 Jul 2026

00:32:36

An inconsistent start to the season prevented Port Adelaide from reaching finals, but the incredible scoring power of this growing team is not to be underestimated. With new coach Glenn Strachan taking the reins in 2026 and suggestions the club may be departing from its previous game plan, the Power could be one of the biggest Fantasy opportunities in AFLW this season! Listen in as Willow chats with Molly Brooksby about Port Adelaide's growth from young expansion club to contender, plus Liam and Jono discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks.

Port Adelaide Preview: 0:00 - 7:15

Molly Brooksby Interview: 7:15 - 16:30

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 16:30 - 32:36

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Port Adelaide Preview
(00:07:15) - Molly Brooksby Interview
(00:16:30) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Fremantle Dockers 2026 Preview + Gabby O'Sullivan

15 Jul 2026

00:38:31

Fremantle left the 2025 season with a bitter taste in their mouth, sliding six spots down the ladder from the year prior to miss finals once more. The Dockers will be looking to tighten up a leaky defence, an uncharacteristic issue for a team full of physical and hard running players. Liam chats with the incredible Gabby O'Sullivan,in the hopes of figuring out what position she actually plays, before Mel and Jono discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks.

Fremantle Preview: 0:00 - 5:22

Gabby O'Sullivan Interview: 5:23 - 23:04

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 23:05 - 38:31

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Fremantle Preview
(00:05:23) - Gabby O'Sullivan interview
(00:23:05) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Western Bulldogs 2026 Preview + Brit Gutknecht

14 Jul 2026

00:41:38

The Western Bulldogs finished 2025 with a flourish, seemingly turning the corner from league cellar dweller to a defensively compact side with clearance dominance and a bevy of small and medium forwards to put together winning scores. Liam and Jono sit down to talk about whehter any Bulldogs are able to turn the corner from potential to superstar in AFLW Fantasy this season, as Mel interviewed on of 2025's biggest improvers, Brit Gutknecht!

Fremantle Preview: 0:00 - 4:41

Brit Gutknecht Interview: 4:42 - 21:06

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 26:02 - 41:38

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Western Bulldogs Intro + Preview
(00:04:41) - Brit Gutknecht Interview
(00:26:02) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Collingwood Magpies Season 2025 Preview + Airlie Runnalls

13 Jul 2026

00:43:08

Collingwood took positive defensive strides in their 2025 campaign, greatly improving on their wooden spoon season the year prior. Liam interviews midfielder Airlie Runnalls, following her breakout season in her first year across from the west. Jono and Mel take us through the top 5 Fantasy picks at the Magpies, who have a bevy of underpriced players ready to take the field.

Collingwood Magpies 2026 Preview: 0:00 - 5:21

Airlie Runnalls Interview: 5:22 - 23:54

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 23:55 - 43:08

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AFLW Defenders - Premos, Midpricers and Cash Cows

12 Jul 2026

00:41:55

In our first line by line analysis of the year, the team runs you through all you need to know about defenders! Join Mel, Jono and Willow as they discuss all the premium options, who might take your fancy from the mid-pricers, and which rookies to pick from the (admittedly pretty small!) pool available to us!

Defenders Review: 0:00 - 6:00

Predicted Top 6 for 2026: 6:00 - 15:01

Underpriced Premiums: 15:01 - 22:08

Mid-Price Madness: 22:08 - 29:37

Cash cows: 29:37 - 34:45

Final Thoughts and Strategy: 34:45 - 41:55

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Defenders Review
(00:06:00) - Predicted Top 6 for 2026
(00:15:01) - Underpriced Premiums
(00:22:08) - Mid-Price Madness
(00:27:37) - Cash Cows
(00:34:45) - Final Thoughts and Strategy

Crafting Your AFLW Fantasy Game Plan 2026

09 Jul 2026

00:21:47

Excited to get involved with AFLW Fantasy in Season 2026 but not sure how to approach the game? Mel and Jono jam on the some of the basic strategies of AFLW Fantasy, what to think about when picking players, and how your Trade Plan might evolve over the season.

If you're brand new to AFLW Fantasy, check out the How To article at afl.com.au/aflw/news to get up to speed on the basics, and then head on over to aflwfantasy.afl to draft your starting squad.

Follow the Free Kick team on Instagram and Twitter/X to get all the latest AFLW Fantasy info!

Richmond Tigers 2026 Preview + Kate Dempsey

08 Jul 2026

00:39:04

LOTS of change at Tigerland coming into 2026, which will make the Richmond Tigers one of the most interesting clubs to watch this pre-season! Mel and Willow analyse the must-have players amongst the many unknown, and Jono sits down with experienced Tiger Kate Dempsey to get some pre-season insights.

Richmond Preview: 0:00 - 4:37

Kate Dempsey Interview: 4:38 - 27:07

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 27:08 - 39:04

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - Richmond Preview
(00:04:38) - Kate Dempsey Interview
(00:27:08) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

GWS Giants 2026 Preview + Tarni Evans

07 Jul 2026

00:38:28

The GWS Giants hold a lot of promise in 2026, with some highly targeted off-season recruiting, a handful of high draft picks and key players returning from injury. Mel chats with the pod's favourite kick in the competiton Tarni Evans to hear more about what GWS have in store, and Willow and Jono lay out the top 5 fantasy picks from the Giants this coming season.

GWS Preview: 0:00 - 4:30

Tarni Evans Interview: 4:30 - 19:45

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 19:45 - 38:28

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Chapters

(00:00:00) - GWS Preview
(00:04:30) - Tarni Evans interview
(00:19:45) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

AFLW Fantasy 2026 is live!

07 Jul 2026

00:36:22

The official AFLW Fantasy game has launched for season 2026! Join the Free Kick team of Liam, Willow and Jono (sadly missing Mel) as they chat through the BIG changes to the AFLW Fantasy platform and what caught their attention ahead of the 2026 AFLW season.

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Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl

Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message

Gold Coast Suns 2026 Preview + Lily Mithen

05 Jul 2026

00:40:30

A theme of the first week of Free Kick's preseason content will be change, and no team had more change than the Suns during last offseason. Joining this already young list were a host of high draft picks, league superstar Anne Hatchard, and former great Erin Phillips joining to head up the football department. Liam and Mel are on the mics to discuss what to expect from Gold Coast's list in 2026!

Gold Coast Preview: 0:00 - 4:30

Lily Mithen Interview: 4:38 - 24:18

Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 24:19 - 40:01

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro & Preview
(00:04:30) - Lily Mithen Interview
(00:24:18) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

2026 Trailer

05 Jul 2026

00:01:23

Free Kick are back again for 2026, with new and exciting podcasts and articles coming out very soon!

The Team Previews, our Line-by-Line pods, the Player Interviews, Captain’s Call, The Watch and Wait Scoreboard, Free Kick's content factory is churning out a whole host of content this preseason!

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AFLW Fantasy Black Book: the players we are thinking about for 2026

09 Dec 2025

00:56:30

The Free Kick gang have some more AFLW Offseason content for those coaches looking ahead to 2026. This episode is all about looking ahead to the players we are expecting to be relevant for AFLW Fantasy 2026, those players that we always talk about going into the 'Black Book' during the season.

Recorded in to days following North Melbourne's dominant Grand Final victory, be sure to give this one a listen as the AFLW preseason rolls from the trade / free agency period into the draft this December!

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Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the 2026 season starts.

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A huge thank you to everyone who listened along and support both the AFLW Fantasy game and the Free Kick podcast! This was an incredible season of Fantasy and your support is very much appreciated! Let us know in the comments if there is anything you'd like us to tackle in the off-season, or next year in 2026!

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