The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast

Round 2 is in the books and there’s already some huge fantasy storylines starting to take shape across the competition.
On this episode we break down all the key takeaways from the weekend, headlined by a monster performance from Jason Horne-Francis, who looks ready to take his game to another level with increased midfield time.
We also dive into Joel Freijah’s breakout performance, Bodhi Uwland’s massive score off half back, and another strong showing from Josh Treacy as he continues to build towards genuine keeper relevance.
Sam Berry put together one of his best fantasy performances to date, further cementing his importance in Adelaide’s midfield, while a number of role changes and emerging trends are beginning to shape how we view players moving forward.
Across the round we saw inflated scores in certain matchups, key injuries that could open up new opportunities, and more names pushing onto the 2G4P radar.
If you're playing draft or keeper leagues, this episode will help you stay ahead of the pack and identify the players, roles, and trends that matter most early in the season.
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The first official AFL Fantasy scoring round of 2026 is in the books and there’s already plenty to unpack.
On this episode we review Round 1 and break down the biggest fantasy takeaways from the weekend, including the hype building around Sam Grlj and Lachie Jaques, two players quickly moving onto the 2G4P radar after strong performances.
We also discuss the monster game from Dylan Stephens, the breakout signs from Riley Bice, and the surprise debut of Milan Murdock, who only signed with West Coast last week but made an immediate impact.
Across the round there were also some interesting role changes, big scores from unexpected names, and early-season dilemmas starting to emerge for keeper league coaches.

If you're playing draft or keeper leagues, this episode will help you identify the early trends and players to watch after the first official fantasy round of the season.
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Opening Round is done — and with no AFL Fantasy scoring attached, it was our final chance to get a clean look at roles and usage before the real stuff begins in Round 1.
This week, we break down every Opening Round game and what actually matters for draft and keeper leagues.
Some of the big takeaways:
Connor Budarick racks up 94 as the Bulldogs’ main distributor out of defence.
Bailey Humphrey kicks four goals for Gold Coast, showing how damaging he can be even without heavy midfield usage.
Joe Fonti has a big game off half-back for GWS.
Justin McInerney explodes for 122 in the same role he finished last season in.
Tanner Bruhn looks set for a breakout year across half-back for Geelong.
Marcus Windhager piles on 116 playing across St Kilda’s defence.
And Dan Houston returns to form against the Saints with a 120.

If you’re preparing for your draft, this episode breaks down the final clues before the season officially begins.
We also answer some listener questions at the end.
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Pre-season 2026 is done — and the second batch of fantasy clues are on the table.
This week we break down every practice match and what matters for draft and keeper leagues heading into the season.
The big headlines:
Tom Blamires signs as an SSP and immediately impacts across half-back for North.
Jagga Smith gets declared 2G4P before even debuting.
Elijah Hollands responds to his re-signing with a 100+ performance.
Zak Johnson continues to build momentum in a half-back role at Essendon.
From there, we work through every match and every fantasy-relevant performance — midfield usage shifts, CBA trends, half-back distributors, ruck roles, wing rotations and which preseason numbers actually mean something.

Plus listener questions on keeper decisions, prospect rankings (2-year vs 5-year outlooks), waiver sleepers and ruck strategy.
If you’re preparing for draft season or looking to get ahead in your keeper league, this episode sets the table for 2026.
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Practice matches are done and the first real AFL Fantasy 2026 signals are on the board.
In this episode, we break down the biggest pre-season practice match takeaways for keeper leagues, including role changes, usage shifts, and what actually matters heading into draft season.
We deep dive into Sam Flanders’ monster performance, why he already looks like a genuine 2G4P keeper-league asset, and what his role tells us about Gold Coast’s midfield mix. We also analyse Connor Macdonald’s midfield role, plus Connor Budarick’s move into a half-back distributor role and how that impacts his fantasy ceiling.
There’s also much, much more player analysis in this episode as we go through every practice match from the past week, discussing all the fantasy-relevant players, emerging roles, and performances worth paying attention to — and which ones are probably noise.
If you’re building for the future or trying to identify early keeper league stars, this is essential listening.
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