The Footy Forecast

Round 3 is wrapped up, and the chaos continues! Tom Stewart’s late out caught plenty off guard, Mitch Knevitt copped a sub vest, and Jack Steele’s withdrawal paved the way for a ton from Hugo Garcia and plenty more to take out of the round of Fantasy. We discuss whether to hold or move on the likes of Lindsey, SDK, JHF and Sanders, plus break down the pool of rookie options to choose from. We run...

Round 3 is all done and dusted, and the Dees and Blues are in serious trouble, staring down the barrel of 0-4. Meanwhile, Adelaide vs. Gold Coast is shaping up as the game of the round, with both teams bringing an exciting brand of footy. We break down our Round 3 tips, look ahead to Round 4, and see if Fitzy can finally nail his first big call of the year! And of course, we’ve got the Bet of the...

Round 2 is in the books, and we’re breaking down all the carnage. Bailey Smith’s absence, Izak Rankine’s sub role, and Tom Stewart’s injury headlined a chaotic weekend, while Harry Perryman and Ollie Hollands disappointed again, leaving plenty of teams with tough trade decisions ahead of Round 3. We debate who is the bigger trade-out priority—Will Day or Ollie Hollands? Plus, our trade target rank...

Just like that, we’re back for another week to chat all things footy! Both WA teams sit 17th and 18th ahead of the Derby, but who else will slump to 0-3? It’s set to be another exciting round ahead in Round 3. Fitzy’s Big Call is back, and he’s going all in again. Can he finally land one this week? And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without the Bet of the Week—after a rough round, we’re look...

Round 1 is in the books, and we’re breaking it all down—sharing our rank, how our team performed, and what we learned from the opening round. We dive into the key trade targets, ranking the top rookies in Lindsey, Ashcroft, and Hall, as well as assessing mid-pricers who showed their worth in Round 1, including SDK, Freijah, and Knevitt. To round things out, we look at some potential PODs under 5%...

Footy is well and truly back! All 18 teams hit the park in Round 1, and who would've thought Richmond would be the ones kicking off the season with a win? Whilst it was a horror weekend for WA footy, and early concerns are creeping in for Port Adelaide. We break down all the Round 1 action and look ahead to Round 2, locking in our tips and debating the big questions. Plus, Fitzy’s Big Call ret...

In this episode of the Fantasy Forecast, we dove into all the Opening round insights and the all important final calls and decisions we are all weighing up ahead of the first lockout. Matt Roberts confirms his place in out teams, Will Day and Finn Callaghan press their case to be picked for their huge projected price rise and Darcy Cameron goes huge against a Brigg-less GWS. Plus, we tackle D6 dil...

In this episode of the Footy Forecast, we chat the latest headlines, news and results after opening round with Will Day and Finn Callaghan showing they are very good at football and their respective clubs Hawthorn and the Orange Team looking the goods. We make the official debuts of Fitzys big call and the Multi of the week after a voided round last week. Plus, all our tips, thoughts and more ahea...

In this episode of The Fantasy Forecast, we break down the key takeaways from the practice matches and discuss standout performances across the board. We tackle whether certain roles are strong enough to start ahead of others as rookies look slim pickings. We then dive into some draft sleepers who may not be on the classic radar but could make a big impact on your draft team!

In this episode of The Footy Forecast, we break down the latest footy headlines and debut Fitzy's Big Call, Bet of the Week, and Tipping for season 2025! With a tropical cyclone looming on the horizon, injury news is front and centre, with superstars like Marcus Bontempelli (can we change those Brownlow predictions?!), Zak Butters, Errol Gulden, and more on the injury report. We also recap the sta...

In our debut AFL Fantasy episode, we break down the Player Stock Market and dive into key Head-to-Head battles from the AFL Fantasy community. With early pre-season uncertainty, we discuss the mid priced madness with battles between Roberts & Mills, Cerra & Hollands, Ashcroft & Day and many more. We also discussed who’s trending up and who’s on the decline with the likes of TDK, SDK, O...

In this episode of The Footy Forecast, we break down all our predictions and big calls ahead of the 2025 AFL season. We discuss the teams and players set to define the year, including our picks for the Premiers, Brownlow, Coleman Medal, Rising Star, Biggest Risers and Sliders, Top Breakout Players, All-Australian Smokeys, Best New Recruit, and Top 8 Predictions. With plenty of bold takes and surpr...

In this episode of The Footy Forecast, we’re joined by Kurt from The Golden Wings to break down West Coast’s 2024 season and what’s ahead in 2025. We dive into the trade period and draft , discussing the impact of Liam Baker, Jack Graham, and Matt Owies joining the club, the departure of Tom Barrass, and a number of local WA prodigies pushing for a Round 1 debut. With Andrew McQualter taking over...

In this episode of Team Review Series, we’re joined by Tim Francis and Harvey Constable from the rising Feral Cats Podcast to chat all things Geelong ahead of the 2025 season. We break down the Bailey Smith trade, how he fits into the Cats' midfield, and the speculation around Clayton Oliver’s potential move to the Cattery. Our season review covers the Cats’ hot 7-0 start, their mid-year slump...

In this episode, we’re joined by Swoop Luke, the 2024 AFL Fans Association Fan of the Year and the creator behind the #1 Collingwood fan account with over 36K followers on Instagram and nearly 10K on YouTube. We discuss the Pies' off-season strategy, including the additions of Harry Perryman and Dan Houston, while reflecting on the trades of John Noble and Joe Richards.  We dive into Collingwo...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jack from Crows Nation—the #1 Adelaide Crows social media account with over 15K followers on Instagram. We break down the Crows' off-season moves, reflect on their 2024 season, and analyse the key additions of Alex Neal-Bullen, Isaac Cumming, and James Peatling, as well as the exciting potential of draft pick Sid Draper. From a tough 0-4 start to mid-season hig...

In Episode 6 of our Team Review Series, we’re joined by Terry from Blue Abroad the biggest Carlton fan channel, to unpack the Blues’ thrilling 2024 season! We kicked things off with Carlton’s bold trade moves, including securing pick 3 and trading up for future success. Terry weighs in on whether the Blues’ offseason moves—including letting go of players like Matt Owies, Matt Kennedy, and Jack Mar...

North Melbourne fans, this episode is for you! In Episode 5 of our Team Review Series, we’re joined by Bailey from The Shinboners Podcast to unpack the Kangaroos’ 2024 season. From celebrating the club’s AFLW premiership success to welcoming veterans like Luke Parker, Caleb Daniel, and Jack Darling, we break down North’s trade moves and dive into a draft class led by Finn O’Sullivan and Matt Whitl...

In this exciting episode of our AFL Team Review Series, we’re joined by prominent AFL and Brisbane Lions contributor, Reece Melvin to dissect the Lions’ unforgettable 2024 season. From their rocky start to their stunning Grand Final victory, this episode delivers an in-depth analysis of Brisbane’s journey, player performances, and future prospects. We explore the key turning points and tactics, hi...

In this episode of our AFL Team Review Series, we take a deep dive into the St Kilda Football Club's 2024 season with special guest Saints TV. We Analyse the Saints’ relatively quiet trade period, including the acquisition of Jack Macrae from the Bulldogs and Jack Carroll as a Delisted Free Agent from Carlton. We also explore the club’s draft strategy with picks 7, 8, 32, and 47, and reflect t...

Episode two of the Team Review Series is here! This time, we’re diving into all things Port Adelaide with special guest The Pear – one of the original AFL content creators with a strong following across YouTube, Instagram, and his podcast, Pears on a Pod. We break down Port’s trade period, highlighted by a mega deal that brought in Jack Lukosius, Joe Richards, and Rory Atkins. However, the departu...

In this episode, we’re kicking off our team-by-team season review series, starting with a deep dive into the Sydney Swans' 2024 season with AFL Youtuber, Content Creator and Swans Fanatic, Riles Macca! We dive into the Swans' 2024 season, breaking down everything from a quiet trade period to the highs, lows, and Grand Final heartbreak. We also cover new recruits, standout players, and areas to wat...

After all the rumours over the past fortnight, the trade period is finally done! In this episode, we break down the ins and outs for each team, assessing whether they made smart moves or had missed opportunities. We’ll also discuss how these changes could impact team dynamics heading into next season, and give our verdict on which clubs came out on top and which have work to do.

Thats it, the 2024 AFL season is done and dusted! The Brisbane Lions come from the clouds after starting the season 0-3 to beat the #1 team in the comp for the whole year by 60 points. Chris Fagan becomes the oldest Premiership coach while Will Ashcroft starred to become the youngest Norm Smith medalist in the AFL era. With all that being said, plenty of trade rumours to get through as always and...

It's the day we have all been waiting for! It's time for the big dance where the Swans and Lions will face off at the MCG this Saturday. Another action packed episode full of trade rumours, Brownlow Medal antics and of coarse a Grand Final preview all ahead for your ears to listen to before, during or after the big day.