Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy Podcast
Free Kick is a podcast for fans of AFLW fantasy football. A group of passionate AFLW supporters discuss all aspects of the fantasy game, including player form, team news, and strategy. Episodes offer tips, analysis, and banter to help listeners manage their fantasy teams. It is an unofficial fan show focused on the Australian Football League Women's competition.
Episodes
Season 2026 Review - Carnage
Well, that’s Season 2026 done! The gang reveal where they landed and reflects on their season highs and lows. In the fun annual tradition, the AFLW Fantasy Awards are handed out to the best of the best - let us know if you agree!
0:00 - 4:04: Introduction4:05 - 17:21: Shipping Report17:22 - 21:42: Watch & Wait Scoreboard21:43 - 43:22: Award Season43
On Air: Round 12 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 12.
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Round 12 Preview - Throwing the Bowen Out with the Bathwater
The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the penultimate round of the season and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of wild weather, and as we head into our final round!
Episode Guide
0:00 - 4:26: Introduction
4:26 - 16:12: Shipping Report
16:12 - 19:19: Wa
On Air: Round 11 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 11.
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Round 11 Preview - Breaking the Bank for Bowers
The Free Kick gang of Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of upsets and injuries, and as we head into Round 11, the penultimate round of 2026.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 5:14: Introduction 5:15 - 15:36: Shipping Report 15:37 - 19:0
On Air: Round 10 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the AFLW squads for the weekend, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 10.
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Round 10 Preview - Getting Dizzy on the Parry-Go-Round
On Air: Round 9 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed AFLW squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 8.
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Round 9 Preview - Sometimes uniquely good, sometimes uniquely … not good
We’ve only got 4 weeks left to achieve our fantasy dreams for 2026. Whether you’re aiming to get into the top 100 (Liam), reach top 1,000 (Mel), smash your mates league (Jono) or just have fun (Willow), your trade strategy for the final few weeks will be important! Join the full gang as they discuss what they’re aiming for and how they hope to get it!
On Air: Round 8 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed AFLW squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 8.
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Round 8 Preview - Can You Tell Me How to Get to... 21 Jump Sheet!
It's time to bring back the 21 Jump Sheet! The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Mel get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news from the past week, and heading into Round 8.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 9:55: Introduction & Shipping Report 9:55 - 11:45: Watch and Wait Scoreboa
Round 7 Preview - Ally need is Anderson
Halfway through! The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the first half of the season, and heading into Round 7.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 12:14: Introduction & Shipping Report 12:15 - 15:00: Watch and Wait Scorebo
On Air: Round 6 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the confirmed Friday/Saturday 21s, the extended Sunday squads and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 6.
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Round 6 Preview - Heading Out? Bring an UmbrELLA
The Free Kick gang of Liam, Mel, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news after a chaotic round of upsets and injuries, and as we head into Round 6.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 4:41: Introduction 4:42 - 11:42: Shipping Report 11:43 - 13:46: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 13:
On Air: Round 5 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 5.
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Round 5 Preview - Spicy Rankings
The whole gang are back together again, with Mel (the Everyday Man) returning after their annual mid-AFLW season holiday. The team debate whether it is indeed upgrade season, and have a laugh over the first Spice Rankings of the year.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 17:57: Introduction & Shipping Report 17:58 - 20:59: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 21:00 - 29:11:
On Air: Round 4 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 4.
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Round 4 Preview - 21 Jump Sheet
The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the third round of the season, and heading into Round 4.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 11:25: Introduction & Shipping Report 11:26 - 14:15: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 14:16 - 38:2
On Air: Round 3 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode on Twitter with Liam, Bails from the Fantasy Fanatics Podcast, and Jake from Hot Chat, r breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 3.
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Round 3 Preview - Rookie Roulette Strikes Again
The Free Kick gang of Willow, Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the second round of the season, and heading into Round 3.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 2:34: Introduction 2:34 - 10:07: Shipping Report 10:07 - 11:36: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 11:3
On Air: Round 2 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 2.
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Round 2 Preview - Ushering In a New Season
The Free Kick gang of Liam, Willow, and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the first round of the season, and heading into Round 2.
Episode Guide
0:00 - 2:40: Introduction 2:41 - 12:10: Shipping Report 12:11 - 13:37: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 13:3
Round 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick Team
As the final lockout of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy approaches, the Free Kick gang run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before Round One (or at least the rest of it) including:
some highly owned injured players
some unique players to consider heading into Round One
the most important rookies to be starting
the best Captains to run with
On Air: Round 1 St Kilda & Carlton Teams + AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Mel, on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the first game of the 2026 season, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of the split Round 1.
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North Melbourne Kangaroos 2026 Preview + Blaithin Bogue
It was a near flawless year for the rampaging Roos in 2026 as they stormed to their second consecutive premiership in an unbeaten season. As good teams do they continued to evolve their powerhouse machine, and a big part of that was unearthing the talent of Blaithin Bogue who was All-Australian in her first season of AFLW! Liam was lucky enough to have
Brisbane Lions 2026 Preview + Belle Dawes
Brisbane, long one of the league's best teams, took the long way around in 2025 and started the season slow and with a losing record going into Round 6. Their string of victories gave rise to another Grand Final season, and a few key fantasy breakouts. Liam and Jono are on to break down their chances to once again be a source of much success (and scorin
Melbourne Demons 2026 Preview + Shelley Heath
Melbourne Demons rocketed up the ladder for an impressive come back to finals in 2025, and finished off the season with a nail-bitting performance against the unstoppable Kangaroos, where they were genuine contenders for the first three quarters. The Demons will be coming in 2026 with a new coach for the first time in 10 seasons, and Willow sits down wi
Hawthorn Hawks 2026 Preview + Jenna Richardson
The Hawks backed up their 2024 rise with yet another top four finish last season. But after yet another straight set finals exit and a different cast of players to select from in 2026, coach Daniel Webster has his work cut out for him to keep the Hawks at the top! Listen in as Willow chats with Jenna Richardson about Hawthorn's "elephant under the carpe
AFLW Rucks : who to pick this season? plus Bulk Listener Q&A!
Free Kick's Liam, Mel, and Willow are on board to deliver the final position preview of the 2026 preseason, covering the rucks. They cover the predicted top scorers, the options who could challenge them, and dive into the top rookies!
Also, they answer a truckload of questions from our loyal listeners as we navigate the final days before the start of th
Carlton Blues 2026 Preview + Aisling Reidy
Carlton were the biggest surprise packet of the 2025 season, playing exciting footy to blast their way to the preliminary finals. The Blues were lead by a raft of exciting youngsters who lead the way up forward, while their Irish players stoof up in a big way to announce the club as a serious threat. Continuing the Irish theme, Mel was lucky enough to i
Adelaide Crows 2026 Preview + Sarah Allan
The Adelaide Crows have been the most successful team in AFLW history, but in 2025 the surging pack seemed to catch up with them. Their list remains formidable despite several big name departures/absences, yet all eyes will beon how new coach Ryan Davis' arrival will shape the clubs' fortunes. The Crows will be eager to return to the upper echelons of t
2026 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy Review
Free Kick's Liam, Mel, Willow, and Jono caught every AFLW practice match over the weekend and are here to share all their AFLW Fantasy intel. Listen in as plenty of names get discussed as we piece our teams together over the next week before the first lockout!
Episode Guide
Intro: 00:00 - 1:49
Collingwood vs West Coast: 1:50 - 9:41
Sydney vs Hawthorn:
Geelong Cats 2026 Preview + Kate Surman
After a down year for Geelong in 2025, all signs are pointing up for the news coming into this new season, with a brand new coaching staff headed by ex-Melbourne premiership coach Mick Stinear looking to usher in a new era of successful footy. That Cats already sport one of the league's best midfields, but to unpack how the rest of the side will develop
Essendon Bombers 2026 Preview + Georgia Gee
The Essendon Bombers had a second year in a row impacted by injury, as they struggled to get their best players on the park all at once. That does mean that there are a handful of Dons who should grace our fantasy sides in 2026! Listen in to Mel and Liam chat through it all, and Willow sitting down with young gun Georgia Gee!
Essendon Intro and Stats
AFLW Forwards - Premiums, Mid-pricers and Rookies to watch!
Next up in our position analysis is the goalkicking, excitement machines that are AFLW Forwards. Liam, Willow and Jono discuss the incredible options to pick in 2026, starting off with a Predicted Top 6 forwards, some underpriced premiums, the midpricers and of course the all important rookies.
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St Kilda Saints 2026 Preview + Ash Richards
St Kilda started off Season 2025 with an absolute shocker of a win against Adelaide, and put in a great season to make their maiden finals apprearance, where their season ended in an Adelaide re-match. Jono chats with one of the Saints breakout players in 2025, mid forward Ash Richards, and Mel and Willow notice that a correlation between St Kilda's mos
West Coast Eagles 2026 Preview + Amy Franklin
They were the talk of the town in 2025, and West Coast look primed to take another leap forward under the watchful eye of Daisy Pearce in 2026. With all 4 lines stacked with exceptional young talent, none moreso than superstar inside midfielder Ella Roberts, the Eagles looked primed to deliver some fantasy options for 2026!
West Coast Intro and Stats Pr
Sydney Swans 2026 Preview + Tanya Kennedy
After an impressive 2025 campaign the Sydney Swans just missed out on finals. With a new coach, some new talent and a handfull more wins, the Swans are looking ready for finals contention in 2026! Willow chats with elite defensive midfielder Tanya Kennedy about her inspirational story into the AFLW and the Swans line up for 2026, and Mel and Jono discus
AFLW Midfielders- Elites, Underpriced Premiums and Rookies to watch!
It's time again for the long, meaty Midfielders pre-season review. In an episode overflowing with honourable mentions, Jono, Mel and Liam work their way through the Top 8 (+1) elite mids, the underpriced premos, the midpricers and the all important rookies, of which there are quite a few to choose from across the midfield line.
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Port Adelaide Power 2026 Preview + Molly Brooksby
An inconsistent start to the season prevented Port Adelaide from reaching finals, but the incredible scoring power of this growing team is not to be underestimated. With new coach Glenn Strachan taking the reins in 2026 and suggestions the club may be departing from its previous game plan, the Power could be one of the biggest Fantasy opportunities in A
Fremantle Dockers 2026 Preview + Gabby O'Sullivan
Fremantle left the 2025 season with a bitter taste in their mouth, sliding six spots down the ladder from the year prior to miss finals once more. The Dockers will be looking to tighten up a leaky defence, an uncharacteristic issue for a team full of physical and hard running players. Liam chats with the incredible Gabby O'Sullivan,in the hopes of figur
Western Bulldogs 2026 Preview + Brit Gutknecht
The Western Bulldogs finished 2025 with a flourish, seemingly turning the corner from league cellar dweller to a defensively compact side with clearance dominance and a bevy of small and medium forwards to put together winning scores. Liam and Jono sit down to talk about whehter any Bulldogs are able to turn the corner from potential to superstar in AFL
Collingwood Magpies Season 2025 Preview + Airlie Runnalls
Collingwood took positive defensive strides in their 2025 campaign, greatly improving on their wooden spoon season the year prior. Liam interviews midfielder Airlie Runnalls, following her breakout season in her first year across from the west. Jono and Mel take us through the top 5 Fantasy picks at the Magpies, who have a bevy of underpriced players r
AFLW Defenders - Premos, Midpricers and Cash Cows
In our first line by line analysis of the year, the team runs you through all you need to know about defenders! Join Mel, Jono and Willow as they discuss all the premium options, who might take your fancy from the mid-pricers, and which rookies to pick from the (admittedly pretty small!) pool available to us!
Defenders Review: 0:00 - 6:00Predicted Top 6
Crafting Your AFLW Fantasy Game Plan 2026
Excited to get involved with AFLW Fantasy in Season 2026 but not sure how to approach the game? Mel and Jono jam on the some of the basic strategies of AFLW Fantasy, what to think about when picking players, and how your Trade Plan might evolve over the season.
If you're brand new to AFLW Fantasy, check out the How To article at afl.com.au/aflw/news to
Richmond Tigers 2026 Preview + Kate Dempsey
LOTS of change at Tigerland coming into 2026, which will make the Richmond Tigers one of the most interesting clubs to watch this pre-season! Mel and Willow analyse the must-have players amongst the many unknown, and Jono sits down with experienced Tiger Kate Dempsey to get some pre-season insights.
Richmond Preview: 0:00 - 4:37
Kate Dempsey Interview:
GWS Giants 2026 Preview + Tarni Evans
The GWS Giants hold a lot of promise in 2026, with some highly targeted off-season recruiting, a handful of high draft picks and key players returning from injury. Mel chats with the pod's favourite kick in the competiton Tarni Evans to hear more about what GWS have in store, and Willow and Jono lay out the top 5 fantasy picks from the Giants this comin
AFLW Fantasy 2026 is live!
The official AFLW Fantasy game has launched for season 2026! Join the Free Kick team of Liam, Willow and Jono (sadly missing Mel) as they chat through the BIG changes to the AFLW Fantasy platform and what caught their attention ahead of the 2026 AFLW season.
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Gold Coast Suns 2026 Preview + Lily Mithen
A theme of the first week of Free Kick's preseason content will be change, and no team had more change than the Suns during last offseason. Joining this already young list were a host of high draft picks, league superstar Anne Hatchard, and former great Erin Phillips joining to head up the football department. Liam and Mel are on the mics to discuss wha
2026 Trailer
Free Kick are back again for 2026, with new and exciting podcasts and articles coming out very soon!
The Team Previews, our Line-by-Line pods, the Player Interviews, Captain’s Call, The Watch and Wait Scoreboard, Free Kick's content factory is churning out a whole host of content this preseason!
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AFLW Fantasy Black Book: the players we are thinking about for 2026
The Free Kick gang have some more AFLW Offseason content for those coaches looking ahead to 2026. This episode is all about looking ahead to the players we are expecting to be relevant for AFLW Fantasy 2026, those players that we always talk about going into the 'Black Book' during the season.
Recorded in to days following North Melbourne's dominant Gra
How Caleb won 2025 AFLW Fantasy & AFLW Fantasy Trivia
The Free Kick gang have a bonus episode for everyone as we slide into the 2025 AFLW Fantasy offseason. Liam got a chance to interview Caleb, coach of Noffy We Have A Problem, winner of AFLW Fantasy in 2025!
Plus, tacked onto the end is a bit of AFLW Fantasy Trivia the team did when recording the season review. Jono leads the gang through trying to guess
Season 10 Review (feat. Fantasy player & coach awards)
With the final round of the Home & Away season complete for Season 10, the gang submit one final shipping report for 2025. Liam (12th*) and Jono (17th*) revel in their successful seasons, whilst Mel (1,298th*) and Will (972nd*) ruminate over where the season slipped away.
Congratulations to Caleb, coach of Noffy We Have a Problem, for winning the 2
Round 12 Preview - Final week of trades!
A condensed gang gets together to celebrate some huge round scores (notably, Will makes it to the top 1000!)! With only one week to go, it's all about throwing your money at the final trades and crossing your fingers. The gang jam on some under and over valued players, VC-loophole trade targets and captains.
Please excuse and enjoy the rain sounds of th
On Air: Round 11 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 11.
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Round 11 Preview - Out Of The Ashes, a Phoenix Rises (to Round Rank #1)
It was a weekend of carnage for a lot of fantasy coaches, with in excess of 6 premiums missing. That carnage was the scene for the pod's most successful week however, with Jono finishing at 30th for the round, and Liam (somehow) finishing as the round's top scorer!The full crew of Mel, Jono, Liam and Will get together to talk about the best ins & ou
On Air: Round 10 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 10.
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Week 10 Preview - "oi, the goals are that way!"
Whether it was Piper Window in or Niamh McLaughlin out, the Free Kick gang are all kicking themselves this week after some fraught trading in recent weeks has pushed their teams back in the ranks.Jono, Liam and Will get together to talk about the best ins & outs for the last 3 rounds of the season, whilst also holding themselves accountable to some
On Air: Round 9 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 9.
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COD
Round 9 Preview - Keeping that Window open
Four weeks to go, four chances to climb those ranks. Some late outs and floor scores caused some havoc in round eight, with some lower scores across the board for Fantasy coaches.
Jono, Mel and Will get together to discuss how best to tackle ownership strategy for the rest of the season, and discuss a few of the more unique options that coaches could
On Air: Round 8 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono and special guest Bails on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 8.
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Round 8 Preview - 2 points, 2 ranks, 2 smug co-hosts
The whole gang is back together again, two of which are doing verrryyy well on the Fantasy rankings after a big week! (Hint: its not Mel or Will). Hot Topics include a refresh of Free Kick's Sweet 16, including comparisons to our Week 4 Preview rankings and the current averages. With only 5 weeks to go the gang review which highly owned players are at t
On Air: Round 7 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 7.
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Round 7 Preview - Back In Bowersness (yet again)
Along with Ebony Marinoff's triumphant return to the top of the averages, it was Kiara Bowers' turn to remind coaches why she is the original AFLW Fantasy superstar. All the big names shone across the weekend, so how do we fit them all into our teams? Join the team this week as Will's return sparks plenty of conversations about risky trade plans, as F
Round 6 Preview - Fools Gould & Noffy Stars ft. DC
The return of the fantasy superstar Ebony Marinoff to the upper echelon of fantasy scoring set the tone for a very high scoring Round 5.
To break down the hottest topics ahead of Round 6, a skeleton crew of Liam and Jono were joined by second-time guest DC from men's Fantasy podcast 'Hat Chat'!
Episode guide:
0:00 - Introduction2:20- Shipping Report10
On Air: Round 5 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 5.
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Round 5 Preview - Not Boyd by late outs!
Round 4 saw the AFLW Fantasy community struck down by the first late withdrawal of the season - popular cash generator Tessa Boyd missing her clash with Collingwood with back spasms. There were also a few surprising 100+ scores, some new roles to decipher, and a couple of disppointing rookies signalling their time to leave our squads.
Round 5 is the be
On Air: Round 4 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono, and Mel on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 4
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Round 4 Preview - Throwing a blanket over the Sweet 16
Round 3 had a lot going on, good and bad! The AFLW record for the highest score was broken TWICE (good, unless you're a Fremantle supporter) and amogst others, 2024 Grand Final Best on Ground Jas Garner went down injured (bad). Amongst this chaos the gang chat through their first Sweet 16 for the season, Dr. Will summarises the weekends injuries and we
On Air: Round 3 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono, and Mel on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 3
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Round 3 Preview - Finding that diamond in the rough
The gang get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics coming into Round 3!
Episode guide:
0:00 - 5:57: Introduction 5:58 - 16:12: Shipping Report 16:13 - 17:47: Watch and Wait Scoreboard (*correction: par score was 1,520)17:48 - 29:25: Fantasy Strategy 29:26 - 47:17: "Believe It or Not?"47:18 - 57:02: "The Kids Are Alright"57:03
On Air: Round 2 Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 2
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Round 2 Preview - Grab a Rentsch, and let's fix that team!
The gang get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics coming into Round 2!
Episode guide:
0:00 - 3:02: Introduction 3:02 - 10:41: Shipping Report 10:41 - 12:49: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 12:49 - 21:09: "The New Normal" 21:09 - 27:45: "The Kids Are Alright" 27:45 - 50:29: "Believe It or Not?" 50:29 - 52:21: Captain's Corner 52:21
On Air: Round 1 (Part 2) Weekend Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, and Jono on Twitter breaking down:
- the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday team announcements
- all the hottest topics, questions, and conundrums going into Round 1
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CODE: X4NB381I
On Air: Round 1 (Part 1) - Thursday Teams and Hot Topics
This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down:
- our first official team announcements for Round 1
- the first official injury list of 2025
- some of the key questions and conundrums ahead of the first lockout of 2025!
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Round 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick Team ft. Tom Hales
As the first lockout of the 2025 AFLW Fantasy approaches, Liam and Mel run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before Round 1 including:
the highly owned injured players
the best value options in defence and forward
how to structure your midfields
some of our lowly owned points of difference
The gang were also joined by Tom Hales, a
North Melbourne Season 2025 Preview + Bella Eddey
The 2024 season was dominated by the Kangaroos, who were undefeated throughout the season on their way to their first ever AFLW flag. Stacked with talent on every line, they will once again be hard to beat in Season 10. Join Jono and Will as they cast their eyes over the reigning premiers and give their insight into who to pay up for in your fantasy tea
Hawthorn Hawks Season 2025 Preview + Laura Elliott
The Hawks were the biggest risers in 2024, jumping into the top two on the back of an aggressive gameplan. This season will be 'Hokball's biggest challenge yet, but this young and talented list is up for the fight. Mel and Will look over the Hawthorn list and breakdown the fantasy value at Hawks for 2025!
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2025 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy Review
Liam, Mel and Jono caught every AFLW practice match over the weekend and are here to share all their AFLW Fantasy intel. Listen in as plenty of names get discussed as we piece our teams together over the next week before the first lockout!
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Brisbane Lions Season 2025 Preview + Taylor Smith
Brisbane have been an AFLW and AFLW Fantasy relevant side for many seasons now, and we expect that to remain into 2025 and beyond as this young, experienced side maintained a largely consistent list into the coming season. Will has a chat with young gun forward Taylor Smith, and Mel and Liam discuss the source of much of the Fantasy exciement for the Li
