It's time to do a deep dive on the Defenders. Which players should we consider in AFL Fantasy Classic. From the premiums and the value picks through to the best cash cows. Alex Witherden from the Eagles catches up with Roy, Calvin and Warnie. The best six backs in the Rollin' 22 are revealed, some Fantasy Draft sleepers are suggeted and the boys answer al your questions. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:30 - 11 defenders averaged more last season than the best available forward. 3:00 - What types of players do we want as Fantasy defenders? 5:00 - Calvin talks structure of his team. 6:10 - Hayden Young is the biggest lock for the back line. 8:30 - Warnie suggests that Tom Stewart could average 100-plus and is his D1. 10:45 - Is Jordan Clark an option? 13:30 - "You're a braver man than me" - Warnie is warned about picking Elliot Yeo. 17:00 - Who are the best cash cow options in defence? 20:30 - Is fading Nick Daicos the right call? 24:55 - With just eight per cent ownership, Marcus Windhager could be a mid-priced option worth starting. 26:45 - Alex Witherden from the Eagles joins The Traders. 28:10 - It looks like Harley Reid is going to spend more time in the midfield. 30:30 - "He's one of our best midfielders" - Witho on Yeo. 32:50 - What controversy has there been in Witho's Draft league with his Eagles team mates? 36:20 - Roy names the best six defenders as part of his Rollin' 22 starting with Daicos. 40:50 - The scoring range of the top 10 or so defenders could be small. 44:55 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page. 49:45 - Can Mason Redman and Jordan Ridley get a points bump. 55:10 - Who to pick: Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera or Keidean Coleman? 58:10 - Roy doesn't want any rookies on field in the back line. - - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

With six weeks until round one, there have been plenty of questions thrown around the Fantasy community on social media. Roy, Calvin and Warnie take to the AFL Fantasy Facebook, Instagram and X accounts and answer plenty of questions. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 2:00 - How many breakouts is too many? 4:40 - Why Calvin is paying up for Marcus Bontempelli. 7:30 - Is Elliot Yeo a legitimate option down back? 11:50 - Compare the pair: Matt Crouch vs Karl Amon. 14:20 - Can Jordan Clark be a starter? 17:00 - Roy his very keen on picking Nat Fyfe. 21:05 - Sam Walsh vs Zak Butters vs Jack Steele. 25:30 - Do you target FWDs and RUCKs early in Draft? 29:40 - Should we look at replacing Tristan Xerri after his face surgery? 32:45 - The boys discuss Cam Guthrie. 34:15 - Tips on getting started with Draft. 38:00 - Is Nic Martin a point of difference worth considering? 41:45 - The best locks per position. - - - - - Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

After a big run of club preview podcasts (go back and listen to them!), Roy, Calvin and Warnie are continuing their huge pre-season with a look at all the Fantasy relevant news out of each club. They catch up with Nathan Schmook for plenty of Western Australian intel and chat through strategy ideas for the early byes. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 1:30 - Grab the pre-season AFL Record on Thursday 8th February. 3:35 - Recap of Opening Round and Fantasy. 6:45 - Roy discusses his strategy for the early byes including whether he'll pick Sam Walsh or not. 10:00 - Don't forget players who play OR and R1 will have two price changes after round one. 12:15 - Is there a line for what players need to score in Opening Round to consider them despite the bye? 15:30 - "I'm maybe even Twenty20 mode chasing ceilings". 16:25 - Tips for Draft coaches for the early byes. 19:00 - There's nothing better than January track watching and the boys share some of the things that they've heard. 21:45 - Watch Connor Buderick and his potential half-back role under Damian Hardwick. 24:00 - "I've got my eye on him" - Roy is watching Darcy Jones at the Giants. 27:30 - Finlay Macrae and Reef McInnes are two cheap forward options to monitor from the Pies. 31:15 - Hawthorn track watchers suggest Karl Amon will be playing off half-back. 33:05 - Calvin isn't have a piece of Trent Rivers running through the midfield. 36:00 - A couple of small injury issues at North Melbourne with some popular picks. 38:50 - Tim English has missed some training. 40:35 - There's a crew of coaches who like Jordon Sweet as their bench ruck. 42:40 - AFL.com.au's Nathan Schmook joins the show to chat about the WA teams. 45:00 - Harley Reid looks to be playing a mix of midfield and half-back. 48:20 - Will Schmooky pick Elliot Yeo at this point of the pre-season? 50:15 - Nat Fyfe is running through the midfield.  53:10 - "I have him as their leading winger" - Jeremy Sharp looks like he's got a spot in Fremantle's line up. 55:20 - Jordan Clark is the improver from Fremantle that could be a POD. 58:25 - What does the Mr Popular team look like and who are we not selecting? 1:00:05 - Can you pick Keidean Coleman and Zac Williams with the round two bye? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Pies' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - Nick Daicos is the biggest talking point from the Pies. 3:00 - Is the bye and a Maginness tag enough to fade Daicos? 5:30 - Last year was Tom Mitchell's worst Fantasy season in eight years. 6:55 - What does the midfield look like for the Pies in 2024? 9:50 - Finlay Macrae is a cheap MID/FWD who we hope gets a game. 13:45 - There are a few $200k players to monitor. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Lions' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Will Ashcroft and Darcy Wilmot made plenty of cash last year. 2:10 - Starting with Josh Dunkley wasn't the right thing in 2023, but can he improve this season? 4:00 - Lachie Neale had the most CBAs in the competition. 6:05 - What can Hugh McCluggage average if he's getting inside midfield time? 6:50 - Keidean Coleman is the most selected Lion following his massive Grand Final performance. 9:50 - Is the round two bye a big issue when selecting Brisbane players? 11:30 - An average of 70 is about where Zac Bailey is at. 13:15 - What happened to Deven Robertson last year and does he offer value? 16:20 - What other cash cows are the at Brisbane? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

Roy leads us through the Power's AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide  1:00 - Despite losing FWD status, Roy is bullish on Connor Rozee. 2:40 - Why is Zak Butters a bargain? 6:00 - Who averages more of Rozee and Butters? 7:35 - Who else runs through the midfield for Port and does Ollie Wines get back in? 11:00 - "The pressure is off him this year" - Roy on Jason Horne-Francis. 13:20 - What will the ruck set-up look like with Ivan Soldo and Jordon Sweet? 15:00 - Can you have Sweet on your bench? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Demons' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Where does Clayton Oliver go in Draft? 3:50 - Tom Sparrow got increased midfield clock last season, but Angus Brayshaw could be the one. 5:20 - Without Oliver, Christian Petracca averaged 113. 6:55 - Max Gawn is back to being a solo ruck in quite some time. 9:00 - How far off is Gawn to the top rucks? 12:00 - Ex-Saint Jack Billings has some value with a spot opening up on the wing. 13:55 - Keep an eye on Marty Hore who averaged 103 in the VFL last season. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

Roy leads us through the Blues' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide  0:50 - Roy is bullish on the Blues ... what a surprise! Although, the round two bye is an issue for Fantasy. 2:00 - What do we need to know about the byes? 3:25 - Sam Docherty is MID only this year, so Nic Newman is the Blue of choice in DEF. 5:00 - How much upside is there for Sam Walsh? 7:30 - George Hewett is well below what we expect of him. 11:35 - Warnie picked Jaxon Binns for his bench last year and Roy thinks he's a chance based on his VFL numbers. 12:45 - Orazio Fantasia is cheap. 14:00 - Time to talk about Zac Williams as a cheap option down back. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Saints' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:55 - Rowan Marshall added 25 points to his average. 2:30 - Since heading to the Saints, Brad Crouch has continued his ball winning ways. 4:00 - "He's just a reliable dude" - the boys like Jack Sinclair. 5:30 - At his lowest priced at point since 2019, how much value to Jack Steele offer? 9:50 - Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had a brilliant season, going at 99 after the bye. 12:05 - Warnie reads a great stat from DC. 14:30 - Buyer beware on Callum Wilkie. 16:45 - Can we see a big Fantasy season from Paddy Dow at his new club? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Giants' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:00 - It wouldn't be a pre-season without mentioning Braydon Preuss ... but it's all about Kieren Briggs. 3:00 - Where does Lachie Whitfield go in Draft? 5:15 - Calvin is reminded about how trading Stephen Coniglio last year wasn't the right call. 6:30 - Josh Kelly averaged under 100 for the first time in seven seasons. 8:00 - Calvin has a controversial opinion on Tom Green. 11:30 - Do you pick Green or Serong? 13:15 - What happening to Isaac Cumming? 15:00 - Best cheapies are named up from the Giants. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Swans' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Calvin is reminded about how good Errol Gulden was in 2023. 2:10 - Brodie Grundy is the value ruck of the year. 3:45 - Which Traders are keen on Taylor Adams? 6:00 - When will we see Callum Mills return? 7:25 - Isaac Heeney is in the mix as a top forward. 8:55 - New recruit James Jordon is cheap due to a lot of sub vests. 10:50 - Cash cows worth considering from the Swans. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

Roy leads us through the Bulldogs' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:20 - Unfortunately Bailey Smith is out for the year. 1:35 - Roy has flashbacks from not starting Tim English last season. 3:15 - Marcus Bontempelli had a Fantasy breakout thanks to his high ceiling. 5:40 - Could we see Jack Macrae as the No.1 forward in 2024? 7:30 - How is Caleb Daniel taking CBAs away from other midfielders? 9:40 - Why did Calvin take Daniel out of his team? 11:45 - Ryley Sanders is likely to play in round one. 13:45 - Despite some worries, Nick Coffield should be monitored this pre-season at that price. 15:25 - Look at James Harmes for your Draft squad. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Crows' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Calvin compares Ben Keays and Matt Crouch. 4:00 - "Have I sold you Matt Crouch?" 5:15 - Rory Laird is well-unders according to Calvin. 7:25 - The boys celebrate Jordan Dawson who averaged 122 over 16 weeks. 9:30 - Who goes first on Draft day? Laird or Dawson. 11:20 - Harry Schoenberg is priced at 51. 12:40 - Calvin likes the look of Mitch Hinge who finished the year well. 13:30 - Warnie is watching Josh Rachele. 16:00 - Dan Curtin should get a game early. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Bombers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - Zach Merrett is the best Fantasy player of the last decade. 2:45 - Where do you draft Merrett? 3:30 - Darcy Parish is a bonafide midfielder as the first choice for CBAs. 4:50 - The addition of Ben McKay should help Jordan Ridley. 6:55 - Jade Gresham with FWD status is an interesting pick. 8:00 - Which of the mid-priced Bombers with DPP should be considered? 10:20 - Nate Caddy is the first-year player to watch. 11:30 - How will Todd Goldstein and Sam Draper work together? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

Roy leads us through the Cats' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 1:05 - Will the more midfield time for Tom Stewart be real? 2:30 - What stats did Calvin find of Stewart playing in the midfield? 4:05 - You need to monitor Cam Guthrie at his discount price. 6:00 - Mitch Duncan will be relevant as a DEF in Draft. 7:05 - We love a mature-aged recruit and Shaun Mannagh at $200k may get a shot based on his VFL numbers. 8:30 - One-gamer Jhye Clark is a rookie-priced option. 10:20 - Can you consider Jeremy Cameron with the lack of FWD options? 12:00 - What will the Cats' ruck line look like? Click here 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 leads us through the Tigers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Tim Taranto's ton run was epic before the wheels fell off. 3:30 - It was a carrer year for Toby Nankervis. 5:00 - Do you pick Nank over Grundy in Draft? 5:50 - Dustin Martin is the second best forward ranked by 2023 average. 7:40 - Will CBAs change for Shai Bolton? 8:45 - Riewoldt out, does Tom Lynch get a scoring bump? 10:30 - Can Jacob Hopper get back to a 90-plus average? 11:25 - Dion Prestia offers some Draft value. 12:30 - If Josh Gibcus gets his body right, he's a cash cow to watch. 14:00 - There are a few rookie-priced players at the Tigers. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Dockers' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:40 - Andrew Brayshaw v Caleb Serong ... who would you pick? 3:40 - What position will Hayden Young play? 5:00 - Sean Darcy started well before injury. 6:50 - After being picked up following being delisted, Jeremy Sharp is a pre-season watch. 8:10 - Why has Heath Chapman had a spike in ownership? 9:00 - Priced under $500k, is Nat Fyfe someone to monitor? 11:55 - Is there anyone who is likely to start in teams from the Dockers? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

Roy leads us through the Suns' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - At $809k, Sam Flanders is a bargain according to Roy. 2:20 - What is the concern about launching into Noah Anderson? 4:00 - Memories of Touk Miller might make it hard to pick him, but he's value priced at 96. 7:30 - Jake Rogers is one of the draftees to watch. 8:25 - We remember what happened with Rory Atkins and Brayden Fiorini. They will never be spoken about again. 9:50 - Why is Jarrod Witts a good Draft target? 10:25 - Did you know that Brandon Ellis has averaged over 100 under Damian Hardwick?! Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Hawks' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:30 - The Hawks were very relevant in 2023 with James Sicily the best of them. 3:25 - Will Day lost his DEF status. 4:55 - What does Dylan Moore need to do to be a top forward option? 7:15 - Will Jai Newcombe take his average to 100-plus? 9:10 - Nick Watson is the cash cow to watch from Hawthorn. 10:30 - If we see Denver Grainger-Barras named, he could be a slow burn money maker. 11:50 - Are the rucks relevant from the Hawks? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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 leads us through the Kangaroos' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Tristan Xerri is a legitimate option as a value ruck. 2:45 - Who is locking in Xerri? 3:30 - If Zac Fisher is playing off half-back, he could be great pick as a FWD. 4:55 - Can Dylan Stephens get an opportunity and match his VFL form? 6:10 - What does Harry Sheezel do in 2024? 7:15 - Luke Davies-Uniacke averaged 112 in his last six games. 8:30 - Is there value in Jy Simpkin? 10:00 - More than 30 points under his best, could we consider Jaidyn Stephenson? 11:05 - Colby McKercher was the top scorer in the Coates Talent League. 12:30 - Throw Toby Pink on your bench. 14:00 - Who is Calvin locking in from the Roos? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

Roy leads us through the Eagles' AFL Fantasy Classic and Draft prospects for 2024. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - Harley Reid the the most picked player in the game and an "obvious pick". 2:30 - With Hurn's retirement, does Alex Witherden offer value? 4:00 - Does Matthew Flynn become the No.1 ruck? 4:45 - Have we put a line through Elliot Yeo? 6:30 - Clay Hall is the rookie-priced Eagle to watch. 7:30 - What will Reid average this year? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

We were stoked to have AFL Fantasy open up last week with the earliest launch the game has seen! Roy, Calvin and Warnie jumped back in the studio to chat through their initial thoughts including Calvin's first cut of his team. Darren Carr, coach of Wise Ocean PODS, gives some tips after being the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic champion. Plenty of your questions are answered in a bumper episode to help you get set up prior to Christmas. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 Episode guide 0:50 - AFL Fantasy is open! 2:30 - Recap of the rules for 2024. 5:00 - Calvin has locked Nick Daicos in his initial squad. 9:25 - Is Tristain Xerri a legitimate value option in the ruck? 12:05 - Who has Calvin selected over Taylor Adams? 17:00 - The most popular Fantasy Classic selections so far. 22:55 - Darren Carr, coach of Wise Ocean PODs, joins the show. 25:55 - "I'm not treating them like the regular byes". 28:25 - Zac Williams has 20-plus points upside according to the 2023 champion. 31:00 - Who makes Darren's ruck line up? 32:30 - What are The Traders' Christmas wishes? 37:10 - Does Sam Walsh's early price rises counter his early bye? 40:20 - How do we feel about $800k players filling out top midfield spots? 47:55 - Who goes after consensus No.1 pick Tim English on Draft day? 51:45 - When do you open your Christmas presents? Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

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. >>> Register now for AFL Fantasy 2024 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. Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie. Click here 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.

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. 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.