Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcast

Season 7 expansion side Port Adelaide Power had a competitive last season, which unfortunately was not reflected in their 17th position finish. With a massive trade ins in the off-season including Leading Goalkicker Ash Saint (nee Woodland), we are looking forward to seeing an action-packed Season 8. Liam was joined by Season 7 vice captain Ange Foley to learn more about what to expect from Port's...

Fresh off a deep finals run, North Melbourne will look to hopefully build off a break out season for many of their younger players. Whilst the loss of Vicki Wall is certainly a sore point, the arrival of Kate Shierlaw softens the blow. On this episode, Mel and Liam are chatting all things northing, breaking down the top 5 fantasy options for season 2023, alongside Will and Liam's great interview w...

We have arrived at the team that needs no introduction as the gang finally review the Season 7 Premiers, the Melbourne Demons. For a team that has remained mostly unchanged short of the retirement of AFLW legend and skipper Daisy Pearce, we expect big things from the Dees again this season. With some exciting fantasy potential, we will be talking about this side a lot in the coming H&A season....

Mel's back from her 2 month African Safari and ready to chat all things Hawks! Hawthorns pre-season has been defined by their BIG ins; Batesy and Bodey traded from the Lions, and some exciting players returning to the field after Season 7 injuries. Mel's first top 5 comes with a speccy flair, but there is a lot of low-risk fantasy potential in the Hawks side this coming season.  For today's interv...

Last week was a huge week, seeking the launch of not one, but TWO AFLW fantasy platforms! The launch of two platforms, in the 'OG' Moreira's Magic and the official AFLW platforms, has thrown up a boat load of questions. Are the players the same positions? Are they the same prices? Are the salaries different? Will the strategies be the same? Can we podcast about more than one platform at once? Mel,...

Liam and Will make a big big sound as they review the GWS Giants. The Giants off-season list changes are defined by their players returning from injury and some major outs, which of course means a lot of room for fantasy scoring potential!   For the interview this episode, Will is stoked to chat with Season 7 breakout star Georgia Garnett. After a full pre-season training forward, Georgia's Season...

After losing a handful of players to Port as part of the expansion, the Suns managed to produce an impressive Season 7 that's got the gang excited for what's to come. The Suns took a blow in the pre-season trades, losing experienced key defender Jade Pregelj and Leadership team midfielder Ellie Hampson to cross-town rivals. But wait... he's done it again! After interviewing Tara Bohana ahead of he...

Will's excited - it's time to review the Cats. Geelong had a great Season 7, returning to the finals after an excellent year of growth. With a tight squad and only a few off-season list changes, the big question for the Cats is whether or not there are enough opportunities for fantasy scoring growth going into Season 8.  Will has a chat with his #3 most fantasy relevant player Kate Surman to hear...

We are #backinBowersness for Season 8 with the Freo review where Liam and Will discuss what an earth fantasy coaches are going to do with Kiara Bowers in 2023. She's extremely expensive, but a fantasy force of unparralleled dominance.  The gang were fortunate enough to chat to TWO Dockers in the off-season, so stay tuned for our awesome interviews with experienced defender Laura Pugh, and captain...

In the first review of the season for one of expansion sides from last season, Will and Liam discuss the fantasy prospects of the Bombers for 2023.  Georgia Nanscawen might be the most important rookie pick of the year, Paige Scott's limitless potential may wow again, and a host of other options are out there to take the 3rd midfield role behind Maddie Prespakis and Steph Cain.  The gang also got...

Collingwood are one of the AFLW's perrenial finals sides, however, the Pies were yet again unable to break through into the truly top tier. 2023 looks to be a very different season for the squad, with elite midfielders Britt Bonnici and Bri Davey rejoining the squad off the back of ACL recovery, and with the arrival of Tarni White from St Kilda. However, Collingwood see a whole load of leadership...

Carlton didn't have their greatest year in 2022, and that saw a replacement in the coaching and management of the team. With great change sees great fantasy opportunity, and the Blues look to be one of the most relevant teams for fantasy in 2023.  On top of our running through our top 5 most relevant players, he gang sat down with Carlton stalwart, and AA Ruck, Breann Moody, who was more than happ...

The Brisbane Lions were agonising close to another premiership in season 7. However, season 8 boasts a formidable challenge, with the loss of Emily Bates, Greta Bodey and Jesse Wardlaw. Thankfully the Lions recruiting was on the money, managing to sign two former Gold Coast Suns in Ellie Hampson and Jade Pregelj as more than capable replacements. Ellie and Jade were kind enough to jump onto the po...

The Crows boast some of the finest AFLW Fantasy talent, and that includes one of the AFLW's biggest starts, Anne Harchard. Anne joins us on the podcast this episode to talk about her epic offseason, replacing Erin Phillips and Ash Saint (formerly Woodland), and her possible forward role for Season 8. Episode Guide Intro: 0:00 - 4:15 Anne Hatchard interview: 4:15 - 16:40 Top 5 most relevant: 16:40...

In an extra special bonus podcast, the team had a chance to sit down and interview three players drafted in the most recent Supplementary Draft! Starting off with Mel and Will talking to Annise Bradfield, who joined GWS after playing for the Suns last season.  Then Liam and Mel chat with North Melbourne's newest midfielder, Ruby Tripodi, fresh off a best and fairest campaign for Williamstown in th...

Liam, Mel and Will chat about the most fantasy relevant takeaways from the Supplementary Draft that went down in April.  Also, in the first of many for this year, the gang had an interview with ruck Emmelie Fiedler, one of Fremantle's additions from the draft!  Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod

With Season 8 having the biggest influx of Irish recruits the AFLW has seen yet, Mel and Will went to seek more information from the source - AFLW Ireland Talent ID and Elite Coach Michael Currane! In our interview with Mike, the Free Kick team learn about the differences between AFLW and Womens Gaelic Football, the growth in the relationship between the two, and what we can expect from the 11 Iri...

New season, same high quality, speculative fantasy banter from the Free Kick gang! A lot has changed in the lead up to AFLW Season 8, so Mel, Liam and Will chat through the fantasy-relevant impacts from the Priority Signing, Trade and Free Agency Periods. But also, nothing has changed. Flag chat is back, Mel still can't pronounce names, Liam goes on more passionate rants (#BellaDawesSzn) and Will...

With the completion of the AFLW Fantasy Season 7 game, Free Kick co-hosts Jono, Will and Liam joined Bailey for a live Twitter Spaces to discuss AFLW news and finals. Note: Unedited episode

With the AFLW Fantasy season officially ended, the Free Kick team wrap up a massive season of rookie break outs, unique superstars and the best individual fantasy season ever produced. Thanks for all your amazing support this year, it's incredibly appreciated!

With only one round left in Season 7, the Free Kick crew talk a few different ways to tackle the last set of trades. With money tight, are there some high value players that could be worth offloading to make that last upgrade?   Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au

The Free Kick review reflect on on another round of poor trade decisions, but Jono and Will are still daring to dream of a top 200 finish. With only two rounds to play, the team throw up some left field options for you to consider that might give your team the edge. Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au

Liam is a late out this week, but Mel, Will and Jono are back for another cracker episode! The team chat through an updated 'Sweet 16' and try to answer the question on everyone's lips - what the hell do I do about Kiara Bowers?! The superstar has shown the fantasy community that she is still the best in the business, but that's a hefty price tag... Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au Find mor...

As we look back at Round 6 the team reflect on some poor trade decisions, but also get excited for a week of opportunity with some good looking debutants from Round 6, exciting trade up opportunities and an exciting Freo-Crows match up to come!  Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au Find more AFLW Content over at The Dub 

As we hit the halfway point of the season, the full Free Kick team is back in action as they take stock of how their teams are traveling. Captain hindsight helps Liam and Will uncover what's gone wrong so far in Season 7, the team discuss the best upgrade targets coming into round 6 and answer some more listener questions!   Play AFLW Fantasy at  aflwfantasy.com.au   Find more AFLW content over at...