The PODPOD - AFL Fantasy Podcast

Forwards forwards forwards… Every year we lose the gun mids with forward status yet, we are usually left with some solid value.. This year however, it feels the trickiest it has been to nail down 6 starting options that we are comfortable with in our starting squads.. To Sheez or not to Sheez? Can we pay up for premiums with an early bye? How many mid-pricers is too many? All this and more on the podcast this week!
In this episode, the panel discusses everything you need to know in terms of the forward line. Lewy reveals his projected top 6 and the boys discuss who we can consider starting, the breakout guys are discussed in length as well as all the mid-priced guys who we may need to consider if the forward rookies don’t present. We deliberately left this position until last to analyse to provide as much up to date information as possible, so this is not one to miss!
The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:
Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
Best 22’s from the MM team
Draft rankings
DVP
Strength of schedule
Market Share
Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis
Holmes Files episodes exclusive to the guide
Much much more!
The guide is now live! A must have for any serious Fantasy coach head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/ to order now! The guide will be updated right up until the start of round 1 and the in-season content begins
Follow us on X:
The PODPOD: @podpodAFL
Holmesy: @Holmesysheroes
Lewy: @AFLewy
Harmey: @jonharmey
Dos: @HKdos
Sam: @grillis03
Jordy: @jordandsena
Dossy: @HKdos

Honestly, what the ruck? Every year the rucks are one of the hardest lines to select in our AFL Fantasy starting squads. Jordy wants to “set and forget,” Lewy likes the idea of paying up for one and then finding value and Harmey genuinely has no idea where he wants to go. Come and join us as we talk all things rucks!
In this episode, the panel discusses everything you need to know in terms of the ruck line. The lads discuss strategy and structure and whether you can or should pay up in the top tier with the impending ruck rule changes. They discuss allllllll relevant options they believe should be considered whilst chatting about whether it is viable to start a red dot rookie at R3. The decisions here will shape what money you have left to spend in other lines and is crucial in finding the balance that will set you up for success!
The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:
Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
Best 22’s from the MM team
Draft rankings
DVP
Strength of schedule
Market Share
Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis
Much much more!
The guide is now live! A must have for any serious Fantasy coach head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/ to order now! The guide will be updated right up until the start of round 1 and the in-season content begins
Follow us on X:
The PODPOD: @podpodAFL
Holmesy: @Holmesysheroes
Lewy: @AFLewy
Harmey: @jonharmey
Dos: @HKdos
Sam: @grillis03
Jordy: @jordandsena
Dossy: @HKdos

It seems as though the midfield line is the last line being filled in our fantasy sides this year, with value presenting in defence and then the decisions to be made around the forwards and rucks. Some coaches are spending up in the mids, whilst others are looking at potentially 4 rookies on field! How you structure up will be crucial for success in AFL Fantasy this year! Don’t worry, the lads talk through strategy and structure as well as all of the relevant starting options in the midfield!
In this episode, the panel discusses everything you need to know in terms of the midfield line. Jordy gives who he thinks are the top 8 averaging midfielders broken down by tiers, the panel discusses the top end premiums who they believe still present upside, under-priced premiums who can hopefully take the next step and score in-line with the top 8 and then discuss a whole bunch of listener requests.
The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:
Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
Best 22’s from the MM team
Draft rankings
DVP
Strength of schedule
Market Share
Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis
Much much more!
The guide is now live! A must have for any serious Fantasy coach head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/ to order now! The guide will be updated right up until the start of round 1 and the in-season content begins
Follow us on X:
The PODPOD: @podpodAFL
Holmesy: @Holmesyheroes
Lewy: @AFLewy
Harmey: @jonharmey
Dos: @HKdos
Sam: @grillis03
Jordy: @jordandsena
Dossy: @HKdos

Is the defensive line going to be one of the trickier lines to pick this year? It always seems that the top end defenders are fairly or over-priced, but with so many top end premiums having an early bye to start 2026, how will you go about picking players in your defensive line?
In this episode, the panel discusses everything you need to know in terms of the defensive line. Harmey gives who he thinks are the top 6 (15) averaging defenders, the panel discusses the top end premiums who they believe still present upside, under-priced premiums who can hopefully take the next step and score in-line with the top 6 and then discuss a whole bunch of listener requests.
The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:
Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
Best 22’s from the MM team
Draft rankings
DVP
Strength of schedule
Market Share
Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis
Much much more!
Head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/membership to pre-order now - the guide will be released early January and updated right up until the start of round 1
Follow us on X:
The PODPOD: @podpodAFL
Holmesy: @Holmesyheroes
Lewy: @LewyAF
Harmey: @jonharmey
Dos: @HKdos
Sam: @grillis03
Jordy: @jordandsena
Dossy: @HKdos

Keen to learn more about AFL Fantasy and put some context around why particular players score the way they do? This podcast is for you! Market share in an AFL Fantasy context is untapped research that will help you better link a players’ scoring to their teams overall points. This was crucial in helping Holmesy finish 2nd in 2025 and he is sharing the info with you!
In this episode, Holmesy is joined by Rowan from The AFL Fantasy Market Place. They start by discussing market share, why it is important and how it can help add context to a players’ scoring. They then deep dive on all the key stats of each team to help you find an edge for your starting squads in 2026. If you enjoy Fantasy Footy and love your content, this one is a ripper! For more in-depth research you can follow Rowan on X @RowanTAFM
The PODPOD is brought to you by Moreira’s Magic in 2026. All Holmes Files episodes will be available exclusively as a part of the 2026 Season Guide. As well as the podcasts, the Season Guide will also include:
Player profiles and comments for all players in the AFL
Best 22’s from the MM team
Draft rankings
DVP
Strength of schedule
Market Share
Podcasts with Selby and Xavier Ellis
Much much more!
Head over to moreirasmagic.com.au/membership to pre-order now - the guide will be released early January and updated right up until the start of round 1
Follow us on X:
The PODPOD: @podpodAFL
Holmesy: @Holmesyheroes
Lewy: @LewyAF
Harmey: @jonharmey
Sam: @grillis03
Jordy: @jordandsena