AFL Fantasy with The Traders

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The first line we see when we open up our teams is defence. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the most popular selections, who the top picks will be and reveal how a typical backline will form in Fantasy Classic. Tom Doedee joins the boys to discuss what he learned in his debut AFL Fantasy season plus gives some insight on the Crows. AFL.com.au's Nathan Schmook gives the good word on West Coast and Fremantle this pre-season.

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Episode guide

5:00 - Warnie has some news on how the trading mechanism has been updated for 2023.

7:30 - In the event of a tie, there is a new tiebreaker rule for prizes.

9:00 - Nathan Schmook joins the boys to chat all things WA.

11:30 - "He'll be in my team for sure" - Schmooky is keen on Elliot Yeo.

14:00 - Reuben Ginbey is ready-made and may debut in round one.

17:00 - Fremantle's intra-club match sim saw Matthew Johnson become a good chance for selection.

19:35 - Can Hayden Young knock on the door as a top defender?

22:30 - How much ruck time will Luke Jackson get?

25:50 - Sam Docherty is Roy's No. 1 defender in his Rollin' 22.

30:30 - The most selected defender is Campbell Chesser, but there is a word or warning about him.

35:25 - Christian Salem and Elliot Yeo are the mid-priced players of choice in the backline.

39:00 - Some Draft sleepers to bump up your Draft rankings.

41:30 - AFL Fantasy ambassador Tom Doedee talks about what he learned from his first crack at Fantasy.

46:20 - "He's a monster that bloke" - Rory Laird will be in Doedee's team.

48:40 - Wayne Milera has been training with the backs and his Fantasy stocks are increasing.

55:35 - Will it be Jordan Dawson who takes the bulk of the kick-ins?

58:15 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

1:01:00 - Calvin warns coaches away from going a point of difference for the sake of it.

1:05:40 - If a role in the backline was clear for Harry Himmelberg, he would be a lock for Roy.

1:08:00 - The Bombers' game plan could see ball movement slowed down which might be good for defenders.

1:12:15 - Will Jayden Short gain DEF status again?

1:14:00 - With extra depth in defence, can we hold off on picking defenders in Fantasy Draft?

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One thing The Traders can agree on is that the forwards is the hardest position for both Fantasy Classic and Draft this season. Does Jack Macrae hold on as the No.1 forward? Or can Sam Flanders get the role that propels him to the top? The Sun joins the podcast as they boys run through all you need to know about the forward line.

Episode guide

1:30 - Roy offers up his advice for the forwards with a set of rules.

3:15 - The structure of the forward-line is "nothing to write home about".

6:35 - Nat Fyfe is back in the midfield and in serious contention for a FWD spot.

10:30 - Besides No.1 Draft pick Harley Reid, what other rookies are there to consider?

14:50 - Caleb Windsor is a good chance to play for the Dees.

18:30 - Jack Macrae (34 per cent) and Sam Flanders (37 per cent) are the the most owned premium options in the forward-line.

22:10 - Should be be considering Caleb Daniel?

23:25 - Sam Flanders joins the show and reveals why his numbers increased at the end of last season.

26:50 - Flanders suggests that Alex Sexton could get that half-back spot after training the house down.

29:30 - "It could be anyone's day" in the midfield for the Suns.

32:30 - Should we pick Sexton?

35:00 - Roy reveals the best six forwards for the season in his Rollin' 22.

39:00 - Will Harley Reid be in the mix as a top forward?

42:45 - The boys chat through drafting strategy for the forwards.

44:10 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

47:40 - "No one who has made their team has said they love that" - Calvin on the forward-line.

53:00 - You want your mid-priced players to bust out a big score early.

55:30 - Jeremy Cameron is a key forward option that could be considered.

57:45 - What does the Bulldogs' midfield look like?

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The Traders chat through the AFL Fantasy relevance from the Eagles. Play Fantasy Classic now at fantasy.afl.com.au and set your Fantasy Draft leagues up at fantasydraft.afl.com.au.

Episode guide

2:40 - Harley Reid

4:20 - Liam Baker

7:05 - Jack Graham

8:50 - Cash Cows

10:35 - Elijah Hewett

12:20 - Ruck set up

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