The Keeper League - AFL Fantasy Podcast

The pre-season rolls on, and we’re back with another episode The Keeper League Podcast, this time turning our attention to AFL Fantasy midfielders — all through a Keeper League lens.
In this episode, we’re joined by Damon Adams, commissioner of DT Shiva, as out special guest. He'll also give a full update on the competition as registrations open for 2026.
We break down the midfield pool for keeper and draft leagues, identifying undervalued options, breakout candidates, and long-term targets who could shape leagues over the next few seasons.
We run through:
Undervalued midfielders who could bounce back or jump a tier in 2026
Breakout candidates primed for increased CBAs, role changes, or opportunity
Young midfielders and stash options worth targeting in long-term keeper formats
How pre-season roles, injuries, and list changes impact midfield scoring
Listener questions covering role security, keeper value, and draft strategy
Damon also gives a DT Shiva update, including:
Registrations opening February 1
How the competition works
Why it’s perfect for coaches chasing a high-level draft challenge, community engagement, and strong rewards
This episode is entirely focused on draft and keeper leagues — not salary cap formats — with analysis designed to help you win both now and in the future.
An extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members, featuring deeper midfield analysis, extra player discussions, and more draft strategy.
Existing members can listen here:
https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/bonus-episodes
New members can sign up here:
https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/

Links
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze
Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/
Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com
Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

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 defenders who could bounce back or jump a tier in 2026
Breakout candidates primed for role changes, midfield exposure, or increased responsibility
Young defenders and stash options worth targeting in long-term keeper formats
How pre-season roles, injuries, and list changes impact defender scoring
Listener questions covering role security, rule changes, and defender scoring trends
We also cover a stack of Keeper League Gold Member updates, including improvements to the Mock Draft Simulator and the new Individual Rankings Tool.
This episode is entirely focused on draft and keeper leagues, not salary cap formats — with analysis designed to help you win both now and in the future.
An extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members, featuring deeper analysis, bonus player breakdowns and more draft discussion.
Existing members can listen here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/bonus-episodes
New members can sign up here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/

Links
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze
Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/
Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com
Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

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 adjustments and the crackdown on shrugging and prior opportunity — and how these changes may influence fantasy scoring for the next wave of young players entering the system.

An extended version of this episode is available for Keeper League members, featuring deeper analysis, bonus player breakdowns and more draft discussion.
Existing members can listen here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/bonus-episodes
New members can sign up here: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/
You can also view every draftee’s fantasy averages, game logs, player profiles and analysis guide on our website:
 https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/
Links
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze
Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/
Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com
Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

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 for a fantasy bump and which players might feel the pinch after key inclusions. Tune in for all the key insights as we get set for the 2026 AFL Fantasy season.
Draftee Data: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/afl-draftee-data/
Website: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/
Membership: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze
Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/
Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com
Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com

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 listening and supporting the show throughout the season.
Website: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/
Membership: https://keeperleaguepod.com.au/keeper-league-membership/
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/APjqvT22ze
Join the Keeper Fantasy platform: https://keeperfantasy.com/
Play FootyNumbers: https://footynumbers.com
Play FootyHeads: https://footyheads.com