AFL Fantasy 2026 Midfielders Preview | Keeper League Breakouts, Value & Stash Options

The pre-season rolls on, and we’re back with another episode The Keeper League Podcast, this time turning our attention to AFL Fantasy midfielders — all through a Keeper League lens.

In this episode, we’re joined by Damon Adams, commissioner of DT Shiva, as out special guest. He'll also give a full update on the competition as registrations open for 2026.

We break down the midfield pool for keeper and draft leagues, identifying undervalued options, breakout candidates, and long-term targets who could shape leagues over the next few seasons.

We run through:

• Undervalued midfielders who could bounce back or jump a tier in 2026
• Breakout candidates primed for increased CBAs, role changes, or opportunity
• Young midfielders and stash options worth targeting in long-term keeper formats
• How pre-season roles, injuries, and list changes impact midfield scoring
• Listener questions covering role security, keeper value, and draft strategy

Damon also gives a DT Shiva update, including:

• Registrations opening February 1
• How the competition works
• Why it’s perfect for coaches chasing a high-level draft challenge, community engagement, and strong rewards

This episode is entirely focused on draft and keeper leagues — not salary cap formats — with analysis designed to help you win both now and in the future.

An extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members, featuring deeper midfield analysis, extra player discussions, and more draft strategy.

Existing members can listen here:
https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/bonus-episodes

New members can sign up here:
https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/

Links

• Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze
• Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/
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• Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com