The Lockout Podcast

Note: Hawko was tuning in from Soeul last night, and due to that, the last 18mins of his audio is currently missing. You may hear some empty gaps when he's talking during the last 18mins of the podcast. Will rectify this if possible. The final bye round is here, and for many AFL Fantasy coaches, this is the week that could shape the rest of the season. Rankings are tightening, finding cash generation to complete your team is harder, and every trade carries more weight than ever before. ...

Our club specific previews are done, and now the team selection grind is officially on. In this episode of The Lockout Podcast, we dive deep into rookie picks, mid-priced options, and PODs (Players of Difference) to help you build a competitive AFL Fantasy side beyond the vanilla selections. We break down the two main strategies, guns & rookies vs mid-price madness, while running through under 400k rookies, value picks in the 400 – 700k range, and overlooked players who could separate you...

The AFL Fantasy 2026 team previews roll on and this episode turns its attention to the Richmond Tigers, a club deep in rebuild mode after a brutal 2025 season but quietly stockpiling young talent for the future. We unpack Richmond’s year, assess the draft haul that’s shaping the next generation of Tigers, and break down what went wrong on field and in Fantasy. From Toby Nankervis once again carrying the load, to Taranto’s disappointing output, to the emergence of value options like Sam Banks,...

The boys dive into Essendon’s chaotic 2025 season, a year defined by injuries, instability, and an incredible 18 debutantes. With 37 players used across the season, the Bombers were smashed by availability issues, role changes and constant disruption, leaving even their stars scrambling to hold things together. We unpack Essendon’s off-season moves, including the arrival of Braden Fiorini and a draft haul headlined by Dyson Sharp, Sullivan Roby and Jacob Farrow, alongside major outs such as S...

The boys break down Port Adelaide’s turbulent 2025 season, a clear fall from grace marked by injuries, fading veterans, and the end of the Ken Hinkley era. While the Power slid down the ladder, AFL Fantasy coaches still found value, led by Connor Rozee’s role shift and steady scoring across a frustrating year for the Power. We unpack Port’s list overhaul, including key ins like Will Brodie, Corey Durdin and Jacob Wehr, alongside major outs such as Travis Boak, Ryan Burton, Jeremy Finlayson an...