The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast

The pre-season is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off with a deep dive into AFL Fantasy defenders — through a Keeper League lens . In this episode of The Keeper League Podcast , we break down the defender pool for 2026, identifying undervalued options, breakout candidates, and draft targets who could shape keeper leagues over the next few seasons. We run through: Undervalued defender...

In this week’s show, Heff and Matty run through a full 2025 AFL Fantasy Draftee Mock Draft, going pick-for-pick through their Top 16 keeper league prospects from last week’s AFL Draft. We break down roles, scoring profiles, long-term upside and which players we would prioritise when building for the future. We also discuss the key 2025 rule changes — including ruck restrictions, ball-in adjustment...

In this episode, Heff is joined by Jordy as they recap the 2025 AFL free agency and trade period, analysing the fantasy implications of every player on the move. They explore how each trade affects both the departing and incoming clubs — breaking down role changes, potential opportunities, and scoring outlooks for next season. From blockbuster trades to depth moves, the duo discuss who’s primed fo...

This week, Heff is joined by original co-host and founding member Kaes for the final episode of the year. We break down Heff’s grand final performance, highlight the standout players of the round from a keeper league perspective, answer listener questions, and look ahead to some future planning for our own keeper league teams. This will be our last episode until after the finals, so thanks for lis...

Round 23 is over, and for many draft and keeper league coaches, it’s the biggest week of the season – Grand Final time. Heff is joined by Jordy D’Sena to break down all the key AFL Fantasy takeaways heading into the final round. It’s been a massive week for Heff, who won the Shiva Division 24 Grand Final and will now be playing in the Champions League next season. On top of that, he also booked hi...

Round 22 is over, and for most draft and keeper leagues, it’s either preliminary final week or the big dance. Heff is joined by Tommy Wyman to break it all down, focusing on the key AFL Fantasy takeaways for draft and keeper league coaches. Heff faces a tough task in his home league prelim this week, coming up against a strong opponent and losing Brodie Grundy to injury. But there’s a silver linin...

Round 21 of the 2025 AFL Fantasy season is in the books, and we’re deep into the finals series across all leagues on the Keeper platform. This week, Heff is joined by Matty D’Sena to break down all the key takeaways from the weekend’s action, with a strong focus on draft and keeper league relevance. We highlight breakout players, the top waiver pickups, and share strategies to give you an edge in...

Round 20 is done and dusted, and Heff and Lewy are here to break down all the key fantasy moments from the past week from a keeper league perspective. They’ll dissect standout performances, important role changes, and highlight the players you need to have on your radar as fantasy finals come into focus. If you want to get ahead in your keeper leagues and discover those sneaky sleepers and hidden...

Round 19 is done and dusted, and Heff is joined by Jordan D’Sena to break it all down - after Heff’s painful keeper league loss to Kaes (which he’ll dissect on the show). We’ll run through the standout fantasy performances, fresh role changes, and the players you need on your radar as finals kick off in many leagues this past weekend and in others this week. Plenty of strategy chat, new names for...

Round 18 is done and dusted, and Heff is joined by special guest Damon Adams from the Shiva Blast podcast to break down all the key talking points. With finals looming, it’s crunch time in draft and keeper leagues. Whether you’re pushing for a flag or planning trades for next season, this episode is packed with the insight you need to stay ahead. We run through the weekend’s standout performers, t...

Round 17 is done and dusted, and Heff is joined by special guest Warnie from The Traders and DT Talk to break down all the key talking points. With finals just around the corner, it’s crunch time in draft and keeper leagues. Whether you’re pushing for a flag or making trades to build for next season, this episode is packed with insight to help you get ahead. The boys run through the weekend’s stan...

Round 16 of the 2025 AFL Fantasy season is done and dusted, and Heff is back behind the mic—this week joined by Jake from Hat Chat. With just a handful of rounds to go before finals, we take a look at the key performances from the weekend, focusing on players making an impact in deep draft and keeper leagues. Whether you're chasing a finals spot or building for the future, there's plenty to take f...

Round 15 is done and dusted, and Heff is joined by Jordan D'Sena to break it all down. We go through the big fantasy performances, key role changes, and the players you need to keep an eye on in your draft and keeper leagues. Plenty of insights, strategy chat, and a few new names for your watchlist! Stick around for the Listener Questions at the end of the show. Website: https://keeperleaguepod.co...

In our Round 14 episode, we’re diving into all the key takeaways from the weekend’s action. Heff is joined by special guest Aaron Bryans from ABC Grandstand SA and the ABC AFL Commentary Team to unpack the standout performances across every game. We look at the players making waves in draft and keeper leagues - highlighting must-haves, breakout candidates, stash-worthy players, and the sneaky move...

Round 13 of the 2025 AFL Fantasy season has wrapped up, and we’re back with another jam-packed episode of the podcast. This week, Heff is joined by Matty D’Sena to unpack all the key takeaways from the weekend’s action, with a strong lens on draft and keeper league relevance. We dive into the names pushing for breakout status, analyse the top waiver targets, and offer strategies to help you gain a...

Round 12 marked the first of the bye rounds, and Heff is joined by Tommy Wyman to break it all down. They look at the key AFL Fantasy takeaways with a focus on draft and keeper leagues—covering who stood out, who disappointed, and the role changes worth monitoring. They also answer a few listener questions to wrap things up.  Website: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/ Membership: https://keeperleagu...

 In the latest episode of The Keeper League Podcast, Kaes returns after a few months off to join Heff as they dissect all the action from Round 11. They shine a light on players emerging as potential standouts for AFL Fantasy keeper leagues, covering notable performances, role changes, and value picks. Tune in for the insights you need to stay ahead of the curve in scouting hidden gems for your dr...

Round 10 is done and dusted, and Heff is joined by Jordan D'Sena to break it all down. We go through the big fantasy performances, key role changes, and the players you need to keep an eye on in your draft and keeper leagues. Plenty of insights, strategy chat, and a few left-field names for your watchlist! Stick around for the Listener Questions at the end of the show. Website: https://keeperleagu...

In the latest episode of The Keeper League AFL Fantasy podcast, Heff and Lewy dissect all the action from Round 9. They shed light on players who have emerged as potential standouts for AFL Fantasy keeper leagues, discussing standout performances, role changes, and value picks. Listen as they deliver the insights needed to stay ahead of the curve in scouting hidden gems for keeper league teams. We...

In our Round 8 episode, we’re diving into all the key takeaways from the weekend’s action. Heff is joined by special guest Aaron Bryans from ABC Grandstand SA and the ABC AFL Commentary Team to unpack the standout performances across every game. We look at the players making waves in draft and keeper leagues - highlighting must-haves, breakout candidates, stash-worthy players, and the sneaky moves...

Round 7 is done and dusted, and Heff is joined by Jordan D'Sena to break it all down. We go through the big fantasy performances, key role changes, and the players you need to keep an eye on in your draft and keeper leagues. Plenty of insights, strategy chat, and a few left-field names for your watchlist! Stick around for the Listener Questions at the end of the show. Website: https://keeperleague...

Round 6 is in the books and Heff is joined by special guest Warnie from the Traders to dissect all the key talking points.  The boys chat through the weekend’s standout performers, disappointing scorers, and the players who might be worth jumping on in draft and keeper leagues.  There’s plenty of strategy chat, role changes, and fantasy insights to help you get the edge in your league. Website: ht...

Gather Round delivered a massive weekend for all involved, and Heff is back to break it all down with Tommy Wyman. They dive into all the key fantasy takeaways from Round 5 with a focus on players relevant to draft and keeper leagues. The boys cover who stood out, who disappointed, and the potential role changes to keep an eye on. There’s also some listener questions at the end of the episode—don’...

Round 4 of the 2025 AFL Fantasy season is in the books, and Heff is back behind the mic to break it all down—this time joined by Jake from Hat Chat. In this episode, we dive into all the key performances from the weekend with a focus on deep draft and keeper leagues. Whether you're looking for breakout candidates, potential waiver pickups, or long-term stashes, we've got you covered. We also answe...

Round 3 of the 2025 AFL Fantasy season is in the books, and we're here to break it all down in this week’s episode of the podcast. Heff is joined by Matty D’Sena to go through the standout performances from each game, with a strong focus on draft and keeper league relevance. We’ll highlight the players putting their hands up for early-season breakout status, discuss which waiver picks are worth ju...