The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast

This week Heff is joined by Aaron Bryans from Grandstand SA to review Round 15 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.Jai Murray was one of the big names of the round after another eye-catching performance for Adelaide. With the Crows continuing to give us plenty to think about from a fantasy point of view, we look at whether Murray’s role and scoring are starting to become something coaches can properly buy into.Luke Nankervis also put his hand up again, giving fantasy coaches another Crows-related headache to sort through. He’s shown enough to be on the radar, but we discuss whether this is a short-term spike, a role worth trusting, or something that could have longer-term keeper league appeal.Mark Keane is another one we need to talk about after scoring well in his first game back from injury. He’s a key defender, which always makes him a bit harder to trust in fantasy, but he has put up good scores in the past, so it’s tempting. We discuss whether there’s enough there to take the punt, or if coaches should be careful chasing points in that type of role.There’s also plenty more to get through, including Hugo Hall-Kahan, Cooper Trembath, Tom Brown, Beau Addinsall, James Trezise, Max Michalanney, Neil Erasmus, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Blake Acres and more.As always, it’s about working out what’s real, what’s role-driven, and what’s just a one-week spike.If you're playing draft and keeper leagues, this episode is packed with the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve.Become a Keeper League Podcast member:https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/APjqvT22zePlay FootyNumbers:https://footynumbers.comPlay FootyHeads:https://footyheads.com

Round 3 delivered some huge fantasy performances and a few key shifts that are starting to shape the season.Harvey Thomas headlines the week with a ton, continuing a trajectory that now has him firmly on the keeper radar. Josh Treacy delivered a monster performance up forward, while Tom Powell looks set for FWD status — a move that could have implications across draft and keeper leagues.We also break down Luke Trainor’s standout role in defence, Shai Bolton’s ceiling and consistency concerns, and a range of players building momentum through role changes and favourable matchups.Across the round, we saw big scores in the right spots, some misleading performances against weaker opposition, and more names pushing into 2G4P consideration.If you're playing draft and keeper leagues, this episode will help you stay ahead of the pack and identify the players, roles, and trends that matter most early in the season.Become a Keeper League Podcast member:https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/APjqvT22zePlay FootyNumbers:https://footynumbers.comPlay FootyHeads:https://footyheads.com

The first official AFL Fantasy scoring round of 2026 is in the books and there’s already plenty to unpack.On this episode we review Round 1 and break down the biggest fantasy takeaways from the weekend, including the hype building around Sam Grlj and Lachie Jaques, two players quickly moving onto the 2G4P radar after strong performances.We also discuss the monster game from Dylan Stephens, the breakout signs from Riley Bice, and the surprise debut of Milan Murdock, who only signed with West Coast last week but made an immediate impact.Across the round there were also some interesting role changes, big scores from unexpected names, and early-season dilemmas starting to emerge for keeper league coaches.If you're playing draft or keeper leagues, this episode will help you identify the early trends and players to watch after the first official fantasy round of the season.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

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

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

The pre-season rolls on, and we’re back with another episode of The Keeper League Podcast, this time turning our attention to AFL Fantasy forwards — all through a Keeper League lens.In this episode, we’re joined by original co-host Kaes as our special guest, bringing his insight and experience to what’s shaping up as one of the most important positional conversations heading into 2026.With the forward line always throwing up plenty of volatility, role changes, and breakout potential, we take a step back and look at how coaches should be thinking about forwards in draft and keeper leagues — balancing short-term scoring with long-term value, job security, and upside. We discuss what makes a forward worth investing in, how to identify the next big breakout, and where the traps might sit across the line.We cover:How to assess forwards in draft and keeper leaguesWhat roles and stats translate best to consistent forward scoringUndervalued options and potential bounce-back candidatesBreakout forwards and younger players worth trackingLong-term stash options for keeper formatsHow to approach forward trades, holds, and depth/bench planningListener questions round out the episode, touching on forward depth, keeper value, and how aggressive coaches should be when building out their forward line for both the short and long term.This episode is focused entirely on draft and keeper leagues — not salary cap formats — with analysis designed to help you make smarter decisions now while keeping one eye firmly on the future.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-episodesNew members can sign up 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

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 2026Breakout candidates primed for increased CBAs, role changes, or opportunityYoung midfielders and stash options worth targeting in long-term keeper formatsHow pre-season roles, injuries, and list changes impact midfield scoringListener questions covering role security, keeper value, and draft strategyDamon also gives a DT Shiva update, including:Registrations opening February 1How the competition worksWhy it’s perfect for coaches chasing a high-level draft challenge, community engagement, and strong rewardsThis 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-episodesNew members can sign up here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/LinksJoin our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22zeJoin the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.comPlay FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

In this week’s show, Heff and Matty run through a full 2025 AFL Fantasy Draftee Mock Draft, going pick-for-pick through their Top 16 keeper league prospects from last week’s AFL Draft. We break down roles, scoring profiles, long-term upside and which players we would prioritise when building for the future.We also discuss the key 2025 rule changes — including ruck restrictions, ball-in adjustments and the crackdown on shrugging and prior opportunity — and how these changes may influence fantasy scoring for the next wave of young players entering the system.An extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members, featuring deeper analysis, bonus player breakdowns and more draft discussion.Existing members can listen here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/bonus-episodesNew members can sign up here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/You can also view every draftee’s fantasy averages, game logs, player profiles and analysis guide on our website: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/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