Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcast

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 Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

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, 5 20) 17:48 - 29:25: Fantasy Strategy  29:26 - 47:17: "Believe It or Not?" 47:18 - 57:02: "The Kids Are Alright" 57:03 - 1:01:48: Captain's Corner 1:01:49 -...

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 Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

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 - 60:16: Trade Plans Come and join our open...

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 Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

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! Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

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 member of the AFLW Fantasy Fanatics pod, and 2...

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 team! Got feedback on what else you'd like to he...

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! Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us...

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! Follow the Free Kick team on Instagram and Twitter/X to get all the latest AFLW Fantasy info! -------------------- Episode Guide Intro: 00:00 - 1:17 Fremantle...

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 Lions this season, being the shuffle of players...

Arriving at the Adelaide Crows means that we have arrived at the top 4, and as a gift, this preview allows Liam and Jono another opportunity to wax lyrical about the dominance of Ebony Marinoff. Alongside some analysis of Adelaide's sway of fantasy relevant options for 2025, included is Mel's fascinating interview with Adelaide's #1 ruck Jess Allan, who gives us the low down on how things are shap...

Our final episode in the Line by Line seires, Liam, Mel and Jono look at a few of the ruck options in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. Picking a ruck can often be the most decisive aspect of your AFLW Fantasy team structure, so do we pay the big bucks for the incredible Mim Strom? Or like previous seasons, are you better off diving down to the rich pool of rookie rucks that could offer substantial value? Fol...

Despite some major lift shuffles 2024, Fremantle had an impressive season progressing to the Semis, and will be looking to back it up in Seaosn 2025 with the return of a number of key players from pregnancy and injury. Jono interviews 2024 breakout replacement player Tunishka Kikoak to hear how the Dockers are shaping up, and Mel and Liam have a long debate over the Top 5 Fantasy picks at this fas...

Port Adelaide crushed all expectations last season managing to make a Preliminary Final on the back of some stunning upsets and an unlikely winning streak. Their game plan is also extremely unique, relying heavily on stoppages, contested possessions, and very few marks. Liam and Mel jumped onto the mics to breakdown how that will affect their fantasy prospects heading into 2025! Got feedback on wh...

The Essendon Bombers overcame a slow start and plenty of injuries in 2024 to reach finals for the second season in a row. But after failing to capitalise on their finals appearance yet again, are the Bombers ready to step up in 2025 or will this 'Groundhog Day' -esque season keep repeating? Liam interviews up & coming youngster Amy Gaylor, and Will delivers his top 5 most relevant fantasy pick...

Next up in the Line by Line series, Will, Jono and Mel dissect the forward line - starting off with a juicy Top 5 Fantasy-relevant forwards that are all coming in well unerpriced courtest of their previous injury-affected seasons. Following the usual format, the gang chat through midpriced and cash cow options and finsh with their Season 2025 starting squad locks.  Follow the Free Kick team on Ins...

Coming second in the Line by Line series, Jono, Liam and Will take on the challenge of our midfield options available in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. And of course, to answer the most pressing selection choice of the pre-season - do you need to start the breathtakingly expensive and yet undoubtedly prodigious Fantasy talent... Ebony Marinoff? Follow the Free Kick team on Instagram and Twitter/X to get al...

Liam sets the scene with some TIGERLAND as Mel and Liam have a longer-than-usual chat about the Top 5 Fantasy picks at the Tigers this coming season. Will chats with Richmond defender Maddie Shevlin about the Tigers strong backline, what we might see in the wake of Eilish Sheerin's offseason departure and who to look out for in Season 2025! Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Fre...

The Melbourne Demons failed to make finals for the first time in the inaugural club's history, signifying the list transition occuring at the moment. After a season of disruption, can the Demons recapture the magic that brought them so much success in the last decade? Mel interviews defensive quarterback Maeve Chaplin, and Jono delivers his top 5 most relevant fantasy picks for the coming season....

Free Kick's resident Geelong fan Will leads the discussion about the Cats' Fantasy prospects for 2025, after we get to hear an interesting conversation betwen Mel and defender Claudia Gunjaca. A lot of discussion to be had about the Geelong midfield's propsects for growth this season, including a number of well known premium scorers.  Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick...

In the first instalment of the Line by Line series, Liam, Mel and Will deep dive on the Defenders available in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. In what shapes as the most difficult line to pick this preseasons, the gang focus in on a few players that might save us as we navigate the minefield that is Defenders. Intro to the Defender Line: 00:00 - 3:14 Top 5 Fantasy picks: 3:15 - 12:28  Underpriced Premiums:...

Excited to get involved with AFLW Fantasy in Season 2025 but not sure how to approach the game? Mel and Jono have a laugh as they 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 get up to speed on the...

St Kilda came out hot in Season 2024 and saw some of it's younger talent develop in leaps and bounds, putting them in a really exciting position for 2025 where they will be hoping for their maiden finals appearance. Jono chats with breakout defender Serene Watson on some of the Saints big offseason recruiting moves and much more, and Will chats to Mel about his Top 5 Fantasy picks. Got feedback on...

The Western Bulldogs rebounded from a disappointing 2023 season to deliver a four win season full of hope under new coach Tamara Hyett - but how will they add an offensive edge in 2025? Will interviews Bulldogs young gun Jess Fitzgerald, and Jono delivers his top 5 most fantasy picks for the coming season. Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us...