Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcast

Free Kick had their R1 and R2 out injured this week, so had to field their utility! With Jono and Liam both sick, twitter friend Bailey (@baileyirrgang) jumped in to chat all things Round 4 with Mel and Will!   Play AFLW Fantasy at  aflwfantasy.com.au   Find more AFLW content over at  The Dub

Mel is trapped on the tarmac this week but Jono, Liam and Will are here to chat through the start of upgrade season for our fantasy teams! The ground crew breaks down their teams' performance in round 2, Jono walks the team through his 'Sweet 16' to target, and we answer a few listener questions.  Play AFLW Fantasy at  aflwfantasy.com.au   Find more AFLW content over at  The Dub

All voices of the Free Kick squad are back for post-round 2 review. Similar to last week, the gang takes a look at their reversed luck from round 1 (Will goes big!), discuss the most pressing trade fix-ups coming into round 3, and answer some more listener questions. Play AFLW Fantasy at  aflwfantasy.com.au   Find more AFLW content over at  The Dub

The full Free Kick squad of Jono, Liam, Mel and Will are finally here for the first post-round review podcast of season 7! The crews breaks down their teams' performance in round 1 (including a stellar effort from Mel), attempt to figure out who are the must haves/trade outs going into round 2, and answer a whole stack of listener questions. Play AFLW Fantasy at  aflwfantasy.com.au   Find more AFL...

With the season nearly upon us, Liam, Mel and Jono have a final catch up to discuss some of our learnings from last year's AFLW Fantasy season, and what we can expect from the season ahead. We also answer some listener questions!   Play AFLW Fantasy at  aflwfantasy.com.au   Find more AFLW content over at  The Dub

You may only be picking one ruck on field for your AFLW Fantasy team, but the decision can have major implications for the rest of your team. Should you be paying up for a ruck this season? Liam, Mel, Will and Jono deep dive into the land of giants. Will gives us his predicted top rucks and a few pushing to take the mantle. But the real value in this expansion season could be the rookie rucks, whi...

Value is the name of the game and we have plenty of options for up forward this AFLW fantasy season. Join Liam, Mel and Jono as they deep dive into the forwards - Mel gives us her top 5 predicted forwards this season, the team face off with a high quality round of mid-price madness players, before discussing plenty of rookie options for our fantasy teams. Play AFLW Fantasy at  aflwfantasy.com.au  ...

Today is all about the engine room of the AFLW and our fantasy teams - midfielders. Liam, Mel, Will and Jono deep dive into the best value in the middle of the ground. Jono gives us his top 5 predicted midfielders for the season, the team face off with some mid-price madness players, before rolling through some of the rookies that caught our eye over the practice matches.   Play AFLW Fantasy at  a...

With the AFLW Fantasy platform out and the practice matches completed, it's time to get stuck into our starting squads.  Liam, Mel, Jono and Jono deep dive into some defenders, which is shaping up to be one of the hardest lines to pick at the moment. Liam gives us his top 5 predicted defenders for the season, the team face off with some mid-price madness players, before rolling through some of the...

18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS Our fourth and final expansion team - the Sydney Swans – have brought together a younger but much more versatile list as they look to establish themselves in the AFLW. The entire Free Kick crew jump on the pod to chat about the fantasy relevant players at the Swans, and to help us with some insight into how the Swan’s might line up in Season 7, we catch up with Brenna Tarrant –...

18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS Our third expansion team - the Port Adelaide Power – have brought in an abundance of experience in leadership, none more so than dual League B&F winner Erin Phillips! Mel, Liam and Jono discuss how Port Adelaide might line up in Season 7, with the help of data storyteller Azza Jewell who gives us some great info ahead of the AFLW season!   Episode Guide 5:09 What do we know...

Our second expansion team - the Hawthorn Hawks - have brought together a fantastic list, building upon an exciting VFLW core with a lot of experienced players to support key positions. To help us with some insight into how the Hawk’s might line up in Season 7, we catch up with the VFLW Captain Tamara Luke to talk about the Hawk’s transition from the VFLW to AFLW, as well as a historic photo recent...

Our first expansion team - the Essendon Bombers - have brought together a very promising mix of elite talent and youth coming through the VFLW program. To help us with some insight into how the Bomber’s might line up in Season 7, we catch up with the recently drafted Amelia Radford to talk about her experience of being drafted to the new expansion club, and about the Essendon Bomber’s transition f...

The Western Bulldogs were the best of the rest in Season 6, falling one spot outside of finals. The high scoring team were up and down through a tough fixture, but their fantasy scoring was some of the most consistent in the league. Join Mel, Will and Jono as they talk through some of the big fantasy names at the Western Bulldogs and the replacements for a few offseason departures. Episode Guide 1...

The Eagles faced a lot of challenges in Season 6 with Covid-19 travel restrictions, numerous injuries and a new coach at the helm. Plus, a raft of player movement following Season 7 has the Eagles set for a shake-up. We’re joined by midfielder Hayley Bullas to talk through some of the challenges involved in making the leap to AFLW level, and hear some of her fantastic insights into West Coast’s se...

18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS While the Saints struggled to get going in Season 6, there are some promising signs for Season 7 with a lot of young players ready to build on the opportunities they had last season and returning players to provide additional support. We chat with Tarni White (following her impressive move to the midfield in Season 6) to find out how the Saints are looking ahead of Season 7.  ...

A season marred by injury never quite saw the Tigers reach their pre-season potential. But the Tigers have improved all over the ground, and are a good chance to make their first finals series in Season 7. Following an impressive season in the ruck (and the #2 fantasy scorer in her position), Gabby Seymour jumps on the podcast to give an insight into how the Tigers are looking ahead of Season 7.  ...

North Melbourne's high scoring game style has impressed throughout their short time in the competition, and produced a similarly high scoring fantasy game. Superstar Emma Kearney joins Liam and Jono on the podcast to talk about her move to defence last season, and how the Kangaroos are looking to build into Season 7.   Episode Guide 0:37 Another super fantasy relevant team - we could be looking at...

18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS The Melbourne Demons came agonisingly close to taking home the chocolates in Season 6, and are gearing up for another tilt at the Premiership. Join Mel, Liam and Will as they talk through some of the champion fantasy players at the Dees, and the players we have on our watchlist to start this new season.   Episode Guide 0:28 The grand finalists from Season 6 have stars all over...

18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS GWS won't just have a new coach in the upcoming Season 7, there'll be a whole new game plan too. Join Mel, Liam and Will as they talk through some of the unknowns, and the players we have on our watchlist to start this new season.   Episode Guide 0:41 A new coach, a new game style – the GWS Giants are in for a big shake up in Season 7. 1:30 Defenders – a host of departures mean...

Gold Coast’s run and gun style caught the eye in Season 6 and delivered some exhilarating games of football. One of the stars up forward, Tara Bohanna, joins us on the podcast to talk about her breakout season, her Hunger Games tribute, and the depth of talent building at the Gold Coast in Season 7.   Episode Guide 0:51 With a developing core of young stars, the Suns run-and-gun game style is some...

While Season 6 was disappointing from a win / loss perspective, the continued signs of improvement from some developing young stars shone through. With a strong defensive set up, can the Cats find new avenues to goal? We chat with former #1 pick Nina Morrison to find out how the Cats are looking ahead of Season 7.   Episode Guide 0:51 With a developing core of young stars, the Cats have built a st...

18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS Fremantle continue to press for the club’s first national-level silverware but so far have not been able to make it to the last day of the season, falling short in the preliminary final in Season 6. Mel, Will and Jono talk through the powerhouse team, who boast a huge amount of fantasy talent across the ground!   Episode Guide 0:37 It’s FLAG-MANTLE szn! The inaugural club is pr...

Collingwood has kept their core group together through the expansion period and look set for a big season 7, but in bigger news – we’re joined by Ruby Schleicher, one of Collingwood’s star defenders and a fantasy jet for our teams. Listen in as Ruby provides fantastic insights into Collingwood’s season ahead.   Episode Guide 0:44 A slow starter in the AFLW, the Magpies have now developed into a st...

18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS The Grand Finalists of 2019 have been hit hard by recent expansion / trade periods, leaving the Blues with a few holes in their midfield and other spots around the ground. Join Mel, Liam and Will as they discuss who might step up in Season 7!   Episode Guide 0:30 The Blues' inconsistency in Season 6 won't be helped by a myriad of departures in the offseason. 3:30 Defenders - Ga...