Must-have players, double chances, rookie woes

It's a season like no other with Opening Round and our 'free' look at eight teams before the AFL Fantasy officially commences in round one. Roy, Calvin and Warnie preview the first four games of the season with the players to watch that could make your Fantasy team. There's plenty to discuss including your questions to be answered.

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Episode guide

1:30 - Calvin has had his eye in this pre-season.

3:15 - Is Brodie Grundy still on the radar?

7:30 - Keidean Coleman and Zac Williams are both in Roy's team.

10:10 - What do we need to see from Alex Sexton?

12:30 - What score would make Nick Daicos a starter?

14:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

18:00 - Do we pick Luke Jackson now that Sean Darcy is out?

25:00 - Will The Traders' team be vanilla this year?

28:15 - Is there a small flag on Zac Fisher?

32:30 - Can you start with two million dollar midfielders?

38:00 - Is Jordan De Goey being overlooked?

40:25 - Where does Ollie Wines rank compared to Matt Crouch?

45:10 - How Calvin splits pairs of players.

46:20 - What was the 2023 AFL Fantasy Classic winner's rookie structure at round one?

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What a big week it has been! Nine AAMI Community Series games have taken place with plenty of AFL Fantasy intel collected. But are there even more questions on some selections? Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through each game and discuss their takeaways from the last of the practice matches ahead of Opening Round and round one.

Episode guide

3:00 - Collingwood v Richmond.

6:05 - Carlton v Melbourne.

10:50 - Sydney Swans v Brisbane Lions.

19:00 - GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns.

24:10 - Geelong v Essendon.

33:45 - Port Adelaide v Fremantle.

46:45 - Adelaide v West Coast.

52:50 - Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs.

1:03:20 - St Kilda v North Melbourne.

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During half-time in The Traders' live call of the Hawks v Bulldogs game in Launceston, Warnie went one-on-one with Darren Carr, the 2023 winner of AFL Fantasy Classic. He discusses everything Fantasy coaches need to know as we navigate Opening Round and lockout week heading into round one.

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Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the fourth quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024.

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Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the third quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024.

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Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the second quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024.

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Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through the first quarter of the Hawthorn v Western Bulldogs AAMI Community Series game from University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston on Saturday 2 March 2024.

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Keen for some tips for your AFL Fantasy Draft Day? Or are you exploring it for the first time? Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through everything from settings to how you make your draft league a fun experience. They're also joined by Damon Adams to discuss Australia's biggest Fantasy Draft competition and Heff from the Keeper League Podcast as we look to lock in our keepers.

Episode guide

1:00 – Why we love playing Draft.

4:10 – Warnie runs through the key settings to help set up your Draft league.

7:30 – You can have a range of structures for you team lines-ups in Draft.

10:00 – What are some advanced stats you can add to your league.

13:00 – Are there any adjustments to the rankings in the Draft Kit?

15:55 – Rowan Marshall went at No.1 in Calvin’s work league on the weekend.

19:05 – A big mover in ADP is Nick Daicos who is a top three player.

23:00 – Roy was happy with his team, but is unsure whether leaving forwards until last was the right call?

24:35 – Damon Adams from DT Shiva discussed his massive league.

28:40 – How you can get involved in a Draft Party.

30:30 – Damon is bullish on Harry Sheezel and Bailey Scott from the Roos.

34:40 – Tips for commissioners.

38:00 – What are some suitable punishments for wooden spooners?

40:30 – Heff from the Keeper League joins the show.

48:00 – What does ADP data tell us about who we should pick with a Keeper League focus.

52:30 – Which Draftees should you target? Who goes first: Colby McKercher or Harley Reid?

57:00 – Heff shares how they organise their Draft Order.

59:45 – Roy recalls his Lou’s Handball to help determine the order.

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This is the dress rehearsal before the real stuff starts. What is it that AFL Fantasy coaches should be looking for? Roy, Calvin and Warnie give their tips including which players they're monitoring throughout the AAMI Community Series.

Episode guide

1:30 - Teams will structure up closer to their round one teams.

3:45 - Make sure you know who is and isn't playing as you gather information.

6:20 - Calvin is keen to watch Finlay Macrae for his forward line in Pies v Tigers.

9:10 - Zac Williams has been in Roy's team, but he's getting cold feet.

11:30 - "I need to watch him much more closely" - Caleb Windsor's game for Dees v Blues could cement him a spot on the wing.

14:00 - Taylor Adams back in the team will be interesting for the Swans' midfield as they take on the Lions.

17:15 - "The role is there. It's 100 per cent happening" - Hopefully we see Alex Sexton holds his position for the Suns as they take on the Giants.

22:15 - Cats v Bombers will features some defenders worth having a look at in Tom Stewart and Nic Martin.

27:00 - Power v Dockers has plenty of players of interest including how Ollie Wines goes as an inside midfielder.

29:45 - What do we need to see from Nat Fyfe?

32:05 - Is it Izak Rankine as the fourth banana in the Crows' line up as they take on the Eagles?

36:00 - Hawks v Bulldogs will be big for The Traders as they call the game live.

40:00 - Harry Sheezel is a big chance to start in Roy's team while Zac Fisher is a FWD option as the Saints v Roos game is a must-watch.

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Our first taste of 'real' footy was dished up to us over the past week with nine games taking on varying formats, but plenty for us to get some ideas and create discussion points. Roy, Calvin and Warnie chat through each of the match simulation contests with a look at the Fantasy relevance from these.

Episode guide

1:05 - What Match Simulation is all about for Fantasy coaches.

3:30 - Melbourne v Richmond

7:00 - Clayton Oliver played later in the game, which meant Jack Viney was good.

8:30 - Collingwood v North Melbourne

12:00 - Harry Sheezel, Colby McKercher and Zac Fisher had a lot of the ball.

14:45 - Sydney Swans v GWS Giants

16:50 - A wing spot looks locked in for James Jordon.

19:45 - Carlton v Geelong

22:00 - Jhye Clark got plenty of CBAs.

25:35 - Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast

28:15 - The boys are all in on Sam Flanders.

33:10 - Western Bulldogs v Hawthorn

37:20 - Midfield clock came for Cam Mackenzie and Henry Hustwaite.

39:00 - St Kilda v Essendon

42:45 - Nic Martin racked up plenty as a half-back.

46:00 - Port Adelaide v Adelaide

50:10 - Is Roy changing his mind on Zak Butters and Connor Rozee?

52:30 - West Coast v Fremantle

55:55 - Temper your expecations on Harley Reid.

59:30  - Any concerns on Hayden Young going back in latter stages of game?

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