The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast

AFL Fantasy - Opening Round 2026 | Best Bud, Hump The Hero & Hello Joe Fonti

Opening Round is done — and with no AFL Fantasy scoring attached, it was our final chance to get a clean look at roles and usage before the real stuff begins in Round 1.This week, we break down every Opening Round game and what actually matters for draft and keeper leagues.Some of the big takeaways:Connor Budarick racks up 94 as the Bulldogs’ main distributor out of defence.Bailey Humphrey kicks four goals for Gold Coast, showing how damaging he can be even without heavy midfield usage.Joe Fonti has a big game off half-back for GWS.Justin McInerney explodes for 122 in the same role he finished last season in.Tanner Bruhn looks set for a breakout year across half-back for Geelong.Marcus Windhager piles on 116 playing across St Kilda’s defence.And Dan Houston returns to form against the Saints with a 120.If you’re preparing for your draft, this episode breaks down the final clues before the season officially begins.We also answer some listener questions at the end.Become a Keeper League Podcast member:https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/APjqvT22zeKeeper Fantasy platform:https://keeperfantasy.com/Play FootyNumbers:https://footynumbers.comPlay FootyHeads:https://footyheads.com

AFL Fantasy 2026 Community Series | SSPs Star, 2G4P Jagga & Half-Back Zak

Pre-season 2026 is done — and the second batch of fantasy clues are on the table.This week we break down every practice match and what matters for draft and keeper leagues heading into the season.The big headlines:Tom Blamires signs as an SSP and immediately impacts across half-back for North.Jagga Smith gets declared 2G4P before even debuting.Elijah Hollands responds to his re-signing with a 100+ performance.Zak Johnson continues to build momentum in a half-back role at Essendon.From there, we work through every match and every fantasy-relevant performance — midfield usage shifts, CBA trends, half-back distributors, ruck roles, wing rotations and which preseason numbers actually mean something.Plus listener questions on keeper decisions, prospect rankings (2-year vs 5-year outlooks), waiver sleepers and ruck strategy.If you’re preparing for draft season or looking to get ahead in your keeper league, this episode sets the table for 2026.Become a Keeper League Podcast member:  https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/ Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

AFL Fantasy 2026 Practice Matches | Flanders 2G4P, Macdonald Midfield & Half-back Budarick

Practice matches are done and the first real AFL Fantasy 2026 signals are on the board.In this episode, we break down the biggest pre-season practice match takeaways for keeper leagues, including role changes, usage shifts, and what actually matters heading into draft season.We deep dive into Sam Flanders’ monster performance, why he already looks like a genuine 2G4P keeper-league asset, and what his role tells us about Gold Coast’s midfield mix. We also analyse Connor Macdonald’s midfield role, plus Connor Budarick’s move into a half-back distributor role and how that impacts his fantasy ceiling.There’s also much, much more player analysis in this episode as we go through every practice match from the past week, discussing all the fantasy-relevant players, emerging roles, and performances worth paying attention to — and which ones are probably noise.If you’re building for the future or trying to identify early keeper league stars, this is essential listening.If you want to support the podcast and the work that goes into these episodes, becoming a member genuinely makes a huge difference.👉 Sign up as a Keeper League Podcast member: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/Links: Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/ Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

AFL Fantasy 2026: Pre-Season Club Intel, Role Changes, Injuries & State of Origin Review (for Keeper Leagues)

Pre-season is flying, and this week on The Keeper League Podcast we’re bringing you a full “in case you missed it” club-by-club update — breaking down all the keeper-league relevant news, role changes, injuries, and emerging opportunities across the competition.With match sims ramping up and coaches starting to show their hand, this episode is designed to help keeper league coaches spot value early, identify role-based upside, and avoid landmines before drafts really kick into gear.We also recap the Victoria vs Western Australia State of Origin clash from the weekend, discussing what the game told us (and didn’t tell us) from a fantasy perspective — including ruck scoring trends, shared duties, and how much weight coaches should actually put on an exhibition-style contest.From Adelaide through to the Western Bulldogs, we touch every club, highlighting:Players training in new rolesInjuries that could open doors for othersMidfield rotations to monitorHalf-back shifts, ruck battles, and FWD/MID usageYoung players quietly building pre-season momentumThis episode is 100% keeper-league focused, aimed at coaches who want to stay ahead of role changes and opportunity spikes before they become obvious on draft night.Sign up as a member here:https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/Links:Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22zeJoin the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.comPlay FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

AFL Fantasy 2026 Keeper League Rankings | Top 100 Breakdown & Dynasty Rookie Targets

The pre-season rolls on, and we’re back with another episode of The Keeper League Podcast — this time diving deep into keeper rankings and dynasty draft strategy.Joining us this week is Matty D’Sena as we unpack Heff’s Top 100 keeper league rankings and what they mean for coaches building for both immediate success and long-term upside. Keeper leagues are all about balancing scoring, age profile, role security, and future growth — and this episode is designed to help you navigate that landscape with confidence.We break down how to interpret and apply the Top 100 rankings, where value pockets exist, and how different team builds should influence your draft decisions. Matty also shares his top dynasty rookie draft targets, highlighting the young players with the strongest mix of opportunity, talent, and long-term fantasy potential.We cover:• How to use keeper rankings to shape draft strategy • Interpreting Heff’s Top 100 for short- and long-term builds • Value tiers and draft philosophy in keeper formats • Matty’s top dynasty rookie draft targets • Younger players worth prioritising in long-term leagues • Strategy discussion around roster construction and timeline planningAn extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members, featuring additional dynasty rookie discussion and deeper analysis of Matty’s rankings.This episode is focused entirely on draft and keeper leagues — not salary cap formats — helping coaches make smarter decisions today while planning for sustained success.An extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members, featuring extra discussion, deeper analysis, and additional strategy.Existing members can listen here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/bonus-episodesSign up as a member here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/Links:Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22zeJoin the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/ Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com