The next lot of the pre-season matches, the Match Simulations, have been completed. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the four matches held between 20 and 22 February. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode Guide 1:00 - Collingwood v Brisbane v Gold Coast 6:00 - Sydney v GWS Giants 11:30 - Adelaide v Port Adelaide 19:20 - North Melbourne v Melboure 28:45 - Carlton v St Kilda 41:00 - Who to watch in AAMI Community Series. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first of the pre-season matches, the Match Simulations, have been completed. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the four matches held between 15 and 17 February. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode Guide 0:20 - What we're watching for. 2:45 - Western Bulldogs v Essendon 10:35 - Indigenous All Stars v Fremantle  18:00 - West Coast v Richmond 23:30 - Geelong v Hawthorn - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calvin, Roy and Warnie chat through the new crop of Draftees who will make up our Classic cash cows, late round picks in Draft and players to target for Keeper Leagues. Cash cows aren't limited to the draftees, they are the players priced at the cheaper end in Classic and are the backbone of our teams in the salary cap game. The Traders discuss the key players to watch over the practice matches leading into round one. Cal Twomey from AFLcom.au also joins the show to give his draftee rankings for AFL Fantasy Draft Keeper Leagues. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:30 - Cash cows dictate your structure. 8:25 - Defender rookie rankings 18:40 - Midfield rookie rankings 28:15 - Ruck rookie rankings 36:45 - Forward rookie rankings 47:40 - Cal Twomey's draftee keeper rankings 54:10 - Questions from social media - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warnie chats with Riley Beveridge about GWS Giants, North Melbourne and Carlton, Aaron Bryans from ABC Grandstand on Adelaide and Port Adelaide, Cal Twomey on Essendon and Fox Sports' Drew Jones on Melbourne and Collingwood. Head to fantasy.afl.com.au to pick your AFL Fantasy Classic team and you can set up your AFL Fantasy Draft league today at fantasydraft.afl.com.au. Episode guide 0:55 - GWS Giants featuring news on James Leake, Conor Stone, Tom Green, Kieren Briggs. 7:05 - North Melbourne featuring news on Caleb Daniel, Harry Sheezel, Colby McKercher, Finn O'Sullivan. 12:00 - Carlton featuring Jagga Smith, Ollie Hollands, Jack Silvagni, Tom De Koning. 20:50 - Adelaide featuring James Peatling, Jordan Dawson, Izak Rankine, Daniel Curtin, Sid Draper. 26:45 - Port Adelaide featuring Jason Horne-Francis, Connor Rozee, Jordon Sweet, Joe Berry. 37:00 - Essendon featuring Zach Reid, Saad El-Hawli, Isaac Kako, Dylan Shiel, Nic Martin, Jaxon Prior. 45:30 - Melbourne featuring Clayton Oliver, Christian Petracca, Trent Rivers, Max Gawn, Harvey Langford. 56:30 - Collingwood featuring Nick Daicos, Dan Houston, Harry Perryman, Josh Daicos. - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake Waterman, an AFL player for the West Coast Eagles known for his stellar goal-kicking and fantasy prowess, joins the discussion. They explore must-have forwards like Jack Macrae and Bailey Smith, and consider emerging talents such as Jason Horne-Francis and Izak Rankine. Waterman shares insights on how the Eagles might dominate the forward line this season. Strategies for navigating draft rankings and selecting key players like Jack Silvagni are also highlighted, ensuring listeners are well-equipped for their fantasy teams.

Discussing the strategic maze of selecting ruck players brings laughter and insight. Bold decisions on Tristan Xerri and the fading Rowan Marshall spark debates. Can Tim English bounce back after a disappointing season? The Traders analyze player dynamics, offering their top rankings. They dive into the potential of lesser-known ruck options and how injuries affect choices. Fans are encouraged to navigate the unpredictable ruck landscape with confidence. Tune in for valuable tips to maximize your fantasy team's potential!

In this engaging discussion, AFL.com reporters Sarah Black and Josh Gabelich dive into the latest insights from Richmond, Geelong, Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn, and St Kilda. Sarah shares the latest on players like Tim Taranto and Jayden Short, focusing on their potential impacts. Meanwhile, Josh provides updates on emerging talents from the Bulldogs and analyzes key players like James Sicily and Rowan Marshall. The duo explores preseason training dynamics and highlights how these developments shape fantasy selections for the upcoming season.

Adelaide Crows player Rory Laird shares his insider knowledge on the team's midfield dynamics and pre-season strategies. He discusses the potential for midfield cash cows and the roles of key players like Jordan Dawson. The hosts dive into popular midfielder picks, bargain buys like Clayton Oliver, and the implications of early byes on team selection. Laird reveals the Crows' exciting potential and adaptability, setting the stage for a thrilling season ahead.

This discussion unveils the challenges of selecting defenders, spotlighting must-have players like Jayden Short and Callum Mills. Insights include the potential of rookies like Sam De Koning and strategic roles for value picks. Matt Roberts shares insights on the Swans, offering valuable intel on teammates. The hosts emphasize draft success through identifying sleeper picks and analyzing market trends, all while urging listeners to adapt their strategies for the best fantasy outcomes.

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.