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AFL Fantasy with The Traders
Poms Re-United: 2024's top two Fantasy coaches
Jan 31, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Chris Burnham and Tom Hales, the top-ranked AFL Fantasy Classic coaches of 2024, reveal their winning strategies. Chris shares his rookie management secrets that led him to 24 premium players, while Tom expresses his love for mid-priced selections. They dive into critical player analysis, including Connor Rozee and Jack Hutchinson. The duo also discusses upcoming changes for the 2025 season, emphasizing the importance of smart budget spending and captaincy decisions, all while keeping the conversation light and entertaining.
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- Maintaining rookies until critical trades allowed Chris to maximize his premium options, underscoring the importance of timing in fantasy sports.
- Tom highlights the need for adaptability in strategies, particularly with evolving structures and player roles affecting decision-making each season.
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The episode features two of the top coaches from the previous AFL Fantasy season, Chris Burnham and Tom Hales. Both coaches share their experiences from last season, discussing the strategies that led to their success and the mistakes they wish they could have avoided. Tom highlights that he let go of some rookie players too early, impacting his cash generation, which limited his premium options. Chris, on the other hand, emphasizes that maintaining rookies until the right moment allowed him to outmaneuver competitors in crucial trades, showcasing the importance of timing and decision-making in fantasy sports.
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