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Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastSeason 9 Review, Official AFLW Fantasy Player and Free Kick Coach AwardsThe gang submit one final shipping report for Season 9, celebrate the comp winner Carl W, debate nominees for the Official AFLW Fantasy Player Awards and have a laugh reflecting on their own great and not so great calls during the season.
Thanks to the Free Kick listeners and followers this season!!2024-11-061h 17
TaggedTAGGED S2 EP14: The race that stops the AFLWAnd they’re off! Fashions on the Field meets AFLW finals in another fast and funny episode of Tagged. This week, Sarah Rowe and special-guest Kate McCarthy chat about: Heartbreaking AFLW retirements Geelong in 2025 - why Kate thinks the Cats can go all the way Hawthorn’s winning ‘One-club’ culture ‘The time has come…’ Assistant coach wages under the spotlight Want more Tagged? You can watch the Vodcast at www.afl.com.au/aflw. While you’re online, be sure to follow @sarahrowe123 and @kate.mac.9 on insta. And if you’ve got questions for team Ta...2024-11-0527 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek Ten Preview: Last Chance TradingThe whole squad prepares their teams for the final round of AFLW Fantasy for 2024. With injury & suspension concerns hanging around a few popular players this week, the episode is all about finding those players that might pop up with a huge score this final weekend.
Episode guide:
Intro: 0:00 - 7:19Shipping Report: 7:20 - 23:48Injury Worries: 23:49 - 32:21Overperformers / Underperformers: 32:22 - 1:07:16Captains’ Corner: 1:07:17 - 1:10:07Trade Plans + Outro: 1:10:08 - 1:17:21
Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:
CODE: CEDASR2M
https://afl...2024-10-291h 17
AFL Today ShowAFLW Indigenous Round - Week 9 Preview: Dreamtime & Top Four Battle! Thumbnail: Powerhouses Clash!AFLW Indigenous Round - Week 9 Preview: Dreamtime & Top Four Battle! | AFLW Today, Thursday October 24. The AFLW Today Show presents a huge Round 9 Preview, with Richmond vs Essendon as the first AFLW Dreamtime match in Darwin huge Thursday and Friday night footy matchups and so many teams pushing for finals! The panel go through the major AFLW stories, with injury news, player breakdowns, midweek footy results and best players, as well as finish off with some big calls and banter throughout the show. Get around AFLW Today's Alex Donnelly, Brihony Dawson and Liam 'Stats...2024-10-241h 01
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek 9 Preview: Swimming Up(the Main)streamThe entire crew is back for a bumper episode as the finish line heaves in to view. The main theme of the podcast is all things ownership, and talking about some of the popular players in the top 100/1000 that we should consider trading out, and highlighting some of the lowly owned points of difference to target in your trades.
Episode guide:
Intro: 0:00 - 6:05Shipping Report: 6:06 - 24:47Trading Philosophies: 24:48 - 34:25Mainstream Players and Swimming Against the Current: 34:25 - 52:24PODs to Target: 52:25 - 1:18:31Captains’ Corner: 1:18:32 - 1:20:08Trade Plans + Outro: 1:20:09 - 1:27:10
C...2024-10-221h 27
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek 8 Preview: Back To NormalMel and Liam are excited to have Will back on deck as he runs the gang through his Sweet 16
Episode guide:
Intro + Shipping Report: 0:00 - 20:31Sweet 16: 20:32 - 1:10:02Captains’ Corner + Trade Plans: 1:10:03 - 1:21:19
Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:
CODE: CEDASR2M
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Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl2024-10-151h 21
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek 7: The Lightning Round that was - finding Strom coverMuch to Liam's delight, the gang returns to near full force as they break down the third of these challenging double game rounds and prepare for our end of season push. Jono and Mel marvel at the Hawks v Freo classic to end the round, whilst Liam stresses the importance of owning Marinoff as she prepares to line up twice in Week 7.
Episode guide:
Intro + Shipping Report: 0:00 - 14:49Week 6 Trade or Spade: 14:50 - 25:11Week 7 Trade Targets: 25:12 - 1:02:38Life beyond the Double Weeks: 1:02:39 - 1:06:10Captains’ Corner: 1:06:11 - 1:11:00Trade Plans: 1:11:01 - 1:14:09Outr...2024-10-071h 15
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastOn Air: Week 6 Teams and Hot TopicsThis is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter/X breaking down:
- Week 6 team announcements;
- injury news; and
- all the key trade options ahead of a massive weekend of footy!
Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod
Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:
CODE: CEDASR2M
https://aflwfantasy.afl/leagues/join/CEDASR2M
Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl2024-10-0351 min
AFL Today ShowAFLW Round 6 Preview - Superstar Darcy Vescio chats Carlton Milestone + Essendon Rise & Big Calls!The AFLW Today Show presents a huge Round 6 Preview, opening with an awesome interview with Carlton superstar Darcy Vescio, chatting about a huge milestone and interests outside of footy, as well as special guest Eliza Reilly from CODE Sports adding her expertise to the full episode! The panel go through the major AFLW stories, with major injury news, player breakdowns, midweek footy results and best players, as well as finish off with some big calls and banter throughout the show. Get around AFLW Today's Alex Donnelly, Brihony Dawson and special guest Eliza Reilly for an...2024-10-0359 minTaggedTAGGED S2 EP9: Emma Moore on all AFLW's big issuesThe NAB AFL Women's general manager answers our burning questions, plus Hosko’s Grand Final bet backfires in a big way. This week’s jam-packed episode also features: Blind date blues - Hosko is stood up! How many Sarahs does it take to change a tyre? ‘Loved!’ - Katy Perry gets a thumbs up Hosko and Rowey reflect on the Brisbane v Sydney Grand Final blowout Collingwood’s controversial first win The Captain’s Curse gets worse ‘It’s so frustrating’ - the bump debate rages on Want more Tagged? You can watch the vodcast at http://www.afl.co...2024-10-0132 min
AFL Today ShowAFLW Round 5 Wrap - Polly Burridge chats best AFLW weekend EVER & Clutch Brisbane! | AFL TodayAFLW Week 5 Wrap - Polly Burridge chats best AFLW weekend EVER & Clutch Brisbane! | AFLW Today, Monday September 30. The AFLW Today Show presents a huge Round 5 Wrap, with special guest Polly Burridge from the True Bloods Podcast, breaking down every game over the week with analysis, banter and stats! The panel go through the major AFLW stories, with injury news, ball tracking debate, an amazing clutch Brisbane performance, crazy Cats vs Hawks game and who has shot up and down the ladder at the halfway point of the season. Get around AFLW Today's Alex...2024-10-011h 08
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek 6 Preview: Riddell Me This ft. DC CatepillarsSadly, Liam was 'abandoned' by all of his regular co-hosts. Helpfully however, he was joined by special guest DC from the Men's AFL Fantasy podcast 'Hat Chat', to inspect the second week of double game madness, and project ahead for Week 6.
Episode guide:
Intro + Shipping Report: 0:00 - 15:16Double Game Week Strategy: 15:17 - 27:44Week 5 Trade or Spade: 27:45 - 37:32Week 6 Trade Targets: 37:33 - 1:06:11Rookie Watch: 1:06:12 - 1:11:03Captains’ Corner: 1:11:04 - 1:13:45Trade Plans: 1:13:46 - 1:16:47Outro: 1:16:48 - 1:16:35
Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:
...2024-09-301h 18
AFL Today ShowAFLW Round 4 Wrap - Unbeaten Crows, Firing Hawks & Cats Star Rebecca Webster | AFLW TodayAFLW Round 4 Wrap - Unbeaten Crows, Firing Hawks & Cats Star Rebecca Webster | AFLW Today, Monday September 23. The AFLW Today Show presents a huge Round 4 Wrap, breaking down every game with banter and stats, as well as joined by Geelong superstar Rebecca Webster for an exciting interview! The panel go through the major AFLW stories, with major injury news, player breakdowns, unstoppable Adelaide and statement wins for Hawthorn and Geelong, as well as Fremantle's insane comeback and Melbourne's struggles. Get around AFLW Today's Alex Donnelly and Brihony Dawson after an unreal AFLW Round 4 for 2024!2024-09-231h 14
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek 4 Preview: Double Week Games are coming...Following a chaotic round of late outs where some premiums popped and other premiums flopped, Mel, Liam and Jono have gotten together to chat through the weekend that was and dive into the hot topics coming into Week 4!
Episode guide:
Intro: 00:00 -2:55Shipping Report: 2:56 - 17:50Doube Game Week strategy discussions: 17:51 - 40:44Trade Targets: 40:45 - 53:09Rookies to move on: 53:10 - 1:02:09Captains: 1:02:10 - 1:05:33Trade Plans & Outro: 1:05:34 - 1:10:42
Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:
CODE: CEDASR2M
ht...2024-09-161h 10
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastOn Air: Week 3 Teams and Hot TopicsThis is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter/X breaking down:
- Week 3 team announcements;
- injury news; and
- all the key trade options ahead of a massive weekend of footy!
Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod
Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:
CODE: CEDASR2M
https://aflwfantasy.afl/leagues/join/CEDASR2M
Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl2024-09-1341 minTaggedTAGGED S2 EP6: The future of AFLW with Dr Matt AgnewFrom GPS tracking to AI coaching, tech is changing AFLW. Should we be scared? Dr Matt Agnew explains all on today’s special episode of Tagged. But that’s not all…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-1028 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek 3 Preview: Records were made to be broken!A skeleton crew of Liam and Jono get together to chat about all that happened in Week 2 and dive into the hot topics coming into Week 3!
Episode guide:
Intro: 00:00 -2:57Shipping Report: 2:58 - 15:09News of the Week: 15:10 - 19:23‘Believe It Or Not’: 19:24 - 48:42O’Dowd R1 & Double Game Week Strategy: 48:43 - 57:27Rookie Roulette: 57:28 - 1:07:19Captains: 1:07:20 - 1:10:39Trade Plans & Outro: 1:10:40 - 1:18:25
Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:
CODE: CEDASR2M
https://aflwfantasy.afl/leagues/join/CE...2024-09-101h 18
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWeek 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick TeamAs the first lockout of the first season of AFLW Fantasy approaches, Jono, Mel, Will and Liam run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before week 1 including:
the highly owned injured players
the best rookies to start in your side
captain / vice captain options
some of the most lowly owned points of difference
There's also plenty of handy advice from the gang as they go about trying to draft the 'Free Kick Team', where each host gets a chance to pick their favourite options under the salary cap!
Come and join o...2024-08-271h 07
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcast2024 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy ReviewLiam, Mel and Jono caught every AFLW practice match and shared their intel from a Fantasy perspective. Plenty of names are covered are we piece our teams together over the next week before the first lockout next week!
Intro: 0:00 - 2:33West Coast vs St Kilda: 2:34 - 14:27Brisbane vs Richmond: 14:28 - 23:15GWS vs North: 23:16 - 33:13Freo vs Collingwood: 33:15 - 43:13Geelong vs Essendon: 43:15 - 52:17WBD vs Gold Coast: 1:00:47 - 1:11:52Port vs Melbourne: 1:11:53 - 1:22:12Adelaide vs Carlton: 1:22:13 - 1:30:02Outro: 1:30:03 - 1:32:242024-08-201h 32
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastForwards - AFLW Fantasy 2024In the fourth and final installment of the position preview series, Free Kick's Liam, Mel and Jono deep dive on the Forwards available in AFLW Fantasy in 2024. One of the most challenging lines for Fantasy coaches this year, the gang focus in on a few players that might save us as we navigate this minefield that is Forwards.
Episode Guide
Top 5 premiums: 0:00 - 20:30
Undervalued premiums (over $650k): 20:31 - 33:06
Mid-Priced options: 33:07 - 51:39
Rookies (under $420k): 51:40 - 1:07:59
Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date...2024-08-141h 07
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastBonus Interview - Zarlie GoldsworthyMel had the chance to chat with AFLW Season 8 breakout star Zarlie Goldsworthy in the pre-season
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this pre-season? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @FreeKickWPod2024-08-1415 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastMidfielders - AFLW Fantasy 2024In the third installment of the position preview series, Free Kick's Jono, Liam and Will take a thorough look at the Midfielders available in AFLW Fantasy in 2024. In what was the longest recording of the preseason, the trio drives headlong in to the highest scoring line of our AFLW Fantasy Teams, and tried their best to give advice to keep everyone pointed away from the traps which lie in wait to potentially ruin our Fantasy seasons!
Episode Guide
Top 5 premiums: 0:00 - 19:30Undervalued premiums (over $750k): 19:31 - 33:45Mid-Priced options: 33:46 - 50:01Rookies (under $420k): 50:02...2024-08-121h 00
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRucks - AFLW Fantasy 2024In the second installment of the position preview series, Mel, Jono, Liam and Will take a thorough look at the Rucks available in AFLW Fantasy in 2024. This deep dive sees the gang scour through all the different prices brackets for the best starting ruck options, and give a few warnings about the potential pitfalls and stumbling blocks!
Episode Guide
Top 3 premiums: 0:00 - 15:08Undervalued premiums (over $650k): 15:09 - 25:42Richmond's rucks: 25:43 - 30:14Mid-Priced options: 30:15 - 39:06Rookies (under $420k): 39:07 - 47:112024-08-0847 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastDefenders - AFLW Fantasy 2024Now that the game is open, Jono, Liam and Will take a deep dive into the Defenders available to us. There are more high quality fantasy options than ever before, so the gang focus in on some of their favourites, fades and forgotten options this pre-season.
Top 5 premiums: 0:00 - 8:59Undervalued premiums (over $650k): 9:00 - 20:24Mid-Priced options: 20:25 - 29:21Rookies (under $420k): 29:22 - 34:08Strategy chat: 34:09 - 46:472024-08-0646 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastAFLW Fantasy Explainer 2024Keen to play AFLW Fantasy this season but don't know where to start? Join Mel and Jono as they chat through an overview of the basics, notable differences to AFLM Fantasy, strategy options and key things to look out for in Season 9! 2024-08-0525 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastAFLW Fantasy 2024 is live + our announcement as the Official AFLW Fantasy PodcastThe Official AFLW Fantasy game has launched for season 2024! With a whole new set of prizes and some new rules to get your head around, listen in as the new members of the Official AFLW Fantasy Podcast, the team at Free Kick, as they talk through what to expect from this season!
Free Kick hosts intro: 0:00 - 8:45
What's new in Season 9: 8:46 - 15:01
Major off-season story lines: 15:02 - 33:38
Create your squad now at aflwfantasy.afl and follow us on Twitter/X and Instragram to get all the latest AFLW Fantasy info2024-08-0533 minTaggedTAGGED EP6: Farewell to AFLW favouritesSarah and Ruby are in top, side-spilling form as they walk us through another huge week of AFLW and pop culture news, including: Mad Monday – Ruby reveals Nell Morris-Dalton’s embarrassing Mad Monday slip-up Ruby bids a fond farewell to outgoing coach Steve Symonds The girls pay tribute to “one of the first iconic figures in the league” Sarah and Ruby reveal their naming pick for the AFLW B&F medal How often do you wash your bra? We dive into the sweaty national debate “I don’t know if I like him anymore.” Ruby reviews the Robbie Williams doco S...2023-11-1330 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 10 Review - Free Kick Awards ft. #1 AFLW Fantasy Coach BrionyThe gang reflect on Season 8 of AFLW Fantasy and how they went this season. We compare the results from our recent Twitter and Instagram polls, and reflect on our own seasons for some individual awards.
Mel and Liam also have the pleasure to interview the winner of the first official AFLW Fantasy competition, Briony, coach of ReGreta!
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this season? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod.
Episode Guide
Round 10 Review: 0:00 - 22:25
Briony interview: 22:25...2023-11-111h 45
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastDrafting a teamLooking to put together a team at the very last minute?! This episode, Will, Liam and Mel got together to go about drafting a team for AFLW Fantasy this season. In doing so, the gang replicates the tactictal choices that all coaches are making as we reach the pointy end of the preseason.
Well worth a listen, particularly if you want to enjoy the ruck carnage throughout!
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this season? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod.
2023-08-2938 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRookie Roulette - AFLW Fantasy 2023To complete the price review mini-series, Will and Mel do a quick whip-through of the rookies. Looking at the players under $450k across each line, the gangs discuss their faves, their increasing interest in the rookie ruck strategy, and throw in a few fades on some rookies with fascinatnigly high ownerships.
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod. 2023-08-2823 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastMid-price Madness - AFLW Fantasy 2023With the season under a week away, Liam and Mel and Will get together for a deep dive into the Mid-pricers on each line. They took a look at all their faves, fades and forgotten ones amongst the mids between $1m and $450K, the forwards and rucks between $900k and $450K, and the defenders over $800k and $450K.
This is a bumper episode, but some of these picks will be the picks which could win you the car (or your league) this season!
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Ki...2023-08-2755 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastPremiums - AFLW Fantasy 2023*Apologies for the poor audio quality, Will forgot to plug his microphone in properly...*
With the season under a week away, Liam, Mel and Will are back together for a deep dive into the Premiums on each line. The gang take look at all their faves, fades and forgotten ones amongst the mids over $1mil, the forwards and rucks over $900k, and the defenders over $800k
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod. 2023-08-2639 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastSydney Swans Season 8 Preview + Chloe Molloy and Lauren SzigetiAfter a tough first season in the competition, Sydney took full advantage of the Priority Signing Period by signing two stars to fit into their midfield. Former Pie Chloe Molloy and former Blue Lucy McEvoy will feature heavily in discussions about the club in Season 8, especially with both being named co-captains.
With so much conjecture about how the Swans’ midfield will shape up, we decided to go to the source for two big interviews. Liam sat down with new skipper Chloe Molloy to chat her move and how the Swans will look to improve in 2023, and then wi...2023-08-171h 02
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastMelbourne Demons Season 8 Preview + Liv PurcellWe have arrived at the team that needs no introduction as the gang finally review the Season 7 Premiers, the Melbourne Demons. For a team that has remained mostly unchanged short of the retirement of AFLW legend and skipper Daisy Pearce, we expect big things from the Dees again this season. With some exciting fantasy potential, we will be talking about this side a lot in the coming H&A season.
Will had a thrilling chat with Premiership player Liv Purcell about the Demons massive Season 7, her move from the Cats, Daisy's retirement and the baton pass to Ka...2023-08-0838 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastMid-Preseason Update: 2 Platforms 2 Strategies?Last week was a huge week, seeking the launch of not one, but TWO AFLW fantasy platforms!
The launch of two platforms, in the 'OG' Moreira's Magic and the official AFLW platforms, has thrown up a boat load of questions. Are the players the same positions? Are they the same prices? Are the salaries different? Will the strategies be the same? Can we podcast about more than one platform at once?
Mel, Liam and Will thought it best to get to together and record the Pod's thoughts on what the two platforms means in the...2023-08-0727 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastCollingwood Season 8 Preview + Jordyn AllenCollingwood are one of the AFLW's perrenial finals sides, however, the Pies were yet again unable to break through into the truly top tier. 2023 looks to be a very different season for the squad, with elite midfielders Britt Bonnici and Bri Davey rejoining the squad off the back of ACL recovery, and with the arrival of Tarni White from St Kilda. However, Collingwood see a whole load of leadership and experience leave for St Kilda, with former captain Steph Chiocci and Jamie Lambert both out the door.
Will and Liam sit down to talk through all those i...2023-07-2736 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastAdelaide Crows Season 8 Preview 2023 + Anne HatchardThe Crows boast some of the finest AFLW Fantasy talent, and that includes one of the AFLW's biggest starts, Anne Harchard.
Anne joins us on the podcast this episode to talk about her epic offseason, replacing Erin Phillips and Ash Saint (formerly Woodland), and her possible forward role for Season 8.
Episode Guide
Intro: 0:00 - 4:15
Anne Hatchard interview: 4:15 - 16:40
Top 5 most relevant: 16:40 - end
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter...2023-07-2446 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastPreseason: Irish RecruitsWith Season 8 having the biggest influx of Irish recruits the AFLW has seen yet, Mel and Will went to seek more information from the source - AFLW Ireland Talent ID and Elite Coach Michael Currane!
In our interview with Mike, the Free Kick team learn about the differences between AFLW and Womens Gaelic Football, the growth in the relationship between the two, and what we can expect from the 11 Irish recruits joining AFLW for Season 8. Check out AFLW Ireland on the links below!
Instagram: instagram.com/aflw_ireland
Twitter: twitter.com/aflw_ireland 2023-05-0754 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastPreseason: Trade & Free Agency ReviewNew season, same high quality, speculative fantasy banter from the Free Kick gang!
A lot has changed in the lead up to AFLW Season 8, so Mel, Liam and Will chat through the fantasy-relevant impacts from the Priority Signing, Trade and Free Agency Periods.
But also, nothing has changed. Flag chat is back, Mel still can't pronounce names, Liam goes on more passionate rants (#BellaDawesSzn) and Will gives us some more classic 'wait and watch' recs.
Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a...2023-04-1954 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastOn Air: Twitter Spaces chatWith the completion of the AFLW Fantasy Season 7 game, Free Kick co-hosts Jono, Will and Liam joined Bailey for a live Twitter Spaces to discuss AFLW news and finals. Note: Unedited episode2022-11-131h 38
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 10: Season 7 wrappedWith the AFLW Fantasy season officially ended, the Free Kick team wrap up a massive season of rookie break outs, unique superstars and the best individual fantasy season ever produced.
Thanks for all your amazing support this year, it's incredibly appreciated!2022-11-031h 25
The AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy - Season Wrap 2022BIn our final episode for season 2022B, hosts Michael & Bailey are joined by two special guests.
Co-creator of AFLW Fantasy Selby, as well as winner of season 2022B Corey join us to talk about the season that was. We run through some of the learnings of the season, and some expectations for 2023.
Michael & Bailey also spend some time talking about their own results, as well as which players they're expecting to be relevant for next season.
Catch us on Twitter:
@AFLWFantasyPod
@TrickyMicky90
@baileyirrgang
@MoreirasMagic
2022-11-011h 40
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 9: Rowing to the bottomWith only one round left in Season 7, the Free Kick crew talk a few different ways to tackle the last set of trades. With money tight, are there some high value players that could be worth offloading to make that last upgrade?
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au2022-10-251h 13
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 8: Time for the Hail Mary(noff)The Free Kick review reflect on on another round of poor trade decisions, but Jono and Will are still daring to dream of a top 200 finish. With only two rounds to play, the team throw up some left field options for you to consider that might give your team the edge.
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au2022-10-191h 13
The AFLW Fantasy PodBONUS EPISODE - Kiara Bowers chats AFLW Fantasy and Pride RoundAfter her record-breaking Fantasy score on the weekend, Fremantle superstar Kiara Bowers joins the AFLW Fantasy Pod to chat about her massive score, her season so far & the upcoming pride round and how much it means to Kiara and the club.
Michael & Josh Porter also talk about whether we think Turbo is too expensive to bring in now and if she's a good captain option for the rest of the year.
Catch us on Twitter:
@AFLWFantasyPod
@TrickyMicky90
@Porternator
@freodockersAFLW
2022-10-1219 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 7: Back in BowersnessLiam is a late out this week, but Mel, Will and Jono are back for another cracker episode!
The team chat through an updated 'Sweet 16' and try to answer the question on everyone's lips - what the hell do I do about Kiara Bowers?! The superstar has shown the fantasy community that she is still the best in the business, but that's a hefty price tag...
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au
Find more AFLW Content over at The Dub 2022-10-111h 11
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 6: Round Rank chaosAs we look back at Round 6 the team reflect on some poor trade decisions, but also get excited for a week of opportunity with some good looking debutants from Round 6, exciting trade up opportunities and an exciting Freo-Crows match up to come!
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au
Find more AFLW Content over at The Dub 2022-10-0454 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 5: Hatchard Hatchard Hatchard (and we're halfway home)As we hit the halfway point of the season, the full Free Kick team is back in action as they take stock of how their teams are traveling.
Captain hindsight helps Liam and Will uncover what's gone wrong so far in Season 7, the team discuss the best upgrade targets coming into round 6 and answer some more listener questions!
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au
Find more AFLW content over at The Dub2022-09-271h 07
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 4: Utility loopholes and discounted premosFree Kick had their R1 and R2 out injured this week, so had to field their utility! With Jono and Liam both sick, twitter friend Bailey (@baileyirrgang) jumped in to chat all things Round 4 with Mel and Will!
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au
Find more AFLW content over at The Dub2022-09-2056 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 3: Upgrade Season - Cleared for TakeoffMel is trapped on the tarmac this week but Jono, Liam and Will are here to chat through the start of upgrade season for our fantasy teams!
The ground crew breaks down their teams' performance in round 2, Jono walks the team through his 'Sweet 16' to target, and we answer a few listener questions.
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au
Find more AFLW content over at The Dub2022-09-141h 09
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRound 2 Review: Back flipping our Round 1 tradesAll voices of the Free Kick squad are back for post-round 2 review.
Similar to last week, the gang takes a look at their reversed luck from round 1 (Will goes big!), discuss the most pressing trade fix-ups coming into round 3, and answer some more listener questions.
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au
Find more AFLW content over at The Dub2022-09-061h 01
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastThe Round 1 Review: Dour Defenders & Rookie RouletteThe full Free Kick squad of Jono, Liam, Mel and Will are finally here for the first post-round review podcast of season 7!
The crews breaks down their teams' performance in round 1 (including a stellar effort from Mel), attempt to figure out who are the must haves/trade outs going into round 2, and answer a whole stack of listener questions.
Play AFLW Fantasy at aflwfantasy.com.au
Find more AFLW content over at The Dub2022-08-311h 15
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastAFLW Fantasy Strategies & Listener QuestionsWith the season nearly upon us, Liam, Mel and Jono have a final catch up to discuss some of our learnings from last year's AFLW Fantasy season, and what we can expect from the season ahead. We also answer some listener questions!
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Find more AFLW content over at The Dub2022-08-2446 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Last Preparations with Selby & WarnieIt's just 2 days until the AFLW Fantasy season opens for season 2022B. We were joined by Selby once again to chat through all the final changes to the platform, prizepool announcement & much more.
We were also lucky enough to be joined by AFL Fantasy legend Warnie to talk through all the differences between the 2 platforms. We even managed to help make him a team!
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2022-08-231h 10
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastRucks AFLW Fantasy (plus Practice Matches)You may only be picking one ruck on field for your AFLW Fantasy team, but the decision can have major implications for the rest of your team. Should you be paying up for a ruck this season?
Liam, Mel, Will and Jono deep dive into the land of giants. Will gives us his predicted top rucks and a few pushing to take the mantle. But the real value in this expansion season could be the rookie rucks, which of the many cheap rucks are worth a spot in your team?
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Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastForwards AFLW Fantasy (plus Practice Matches)Value is the name of the game and we have plenty of options for up forward this AFLW fantasy season.
Join Liam, Mel and Jono as they deep dive into the forwards - Mel gives us her top 5 predicted forwards this season, the team face off with a high quality round of mid-price madness players, before discussing plenty of rookie options for our fantasy teams.
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Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastMidfielders AFLW Fantasy (plus Practice Matches)Today is all about the engine room of the AFLW and our fantasy teams - midfielders.
Liam, Mel, Will and Jono deep dive into the best value in the middle of the ground. Jono gives us his top 5 predicted midfielders for the season, the team face off with some mid-price madness players, before rolling through some of the rookies that caught our eye over the practice matches.
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Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastDefenders AFLW Fantasy (plus Practice Matches)With the AFLW Fantasy platform out and the practice matches completed, it's time to get stuck into our starting squads.
Liam, Mel, Jono and Jono deep dive into some defenders, which is shaping up to be one of the hardest lines to pick at the moment. Liam gives us his top 5 predicted defenders for the season, the team face off with some mid-price madness players, before rolling through some of the rookies that caught our eye over the practice matches.
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Find more AFLW content ove...2022-08-171h 15The AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Practice Matches & Team RevealsWith the AFLW Fantasy platform finally open for business and the final AFLW hitouts having been completed, we've got a monster pod covering all the matches. We're joined by Ben from DTTALK.
We dissect each practice match, including which players stood out and which didn't.
The team also reveals their preliminary starting squads.
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2022-08-161h 28
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastSydney Swans Season 7 Preview + Brenna Tarrant18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS
Our fourth and final expansion team - the Sydney Swans – have brought together a younger but much more versatile list as they look to establish themselves in the AFLW. The entire Free Kick crew jump on the pod to chat about the fantasy relevant players at the Swans, and to help us with some insight into how the Swan’s might line up in Season 7, we catch up with Brenna Tarrant – a recent recruit who is set to play an instrumental role in the Swan’s backline this season.
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Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastPort Adelaide Season 7 Preview18 CLUBS IN 18 DAYS
Our third expansion team - the Port Adelaide Power – have brought in an abundance of experience in leadership, none more so than dual League B&F winner Erin Phillips! Mel, Liam and Jono discuss how Port Adelaide might line up in Season 7, with the help of data storyteller Azza Jewell who gives us some great info ahead of the AFLW season!
Episode Guide
5:09 What do we know about Port Adelaide’s AFLW list?
9:24 Defenders – Ange Foley will lead a young Port Adelaide backline, and is set for a b...2022-08-1052 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod with AzzaThis episode we're joined by Azza Jewell - data analyst & creator of AFLW website TheDub.
Azza chats with us about the junior Fantasy numbers of some of the AFLW draftees, the expected starting lineups of the expansion clubs & gives us a rundown of his new website thedub.com.au
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2022-08-0933 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastHawthorn Hawks Season 7 Preview + Tamara LukeOur second expansion team - the Hawthorn Hawks - have brought together a fantastic list, building upon an exciting VFLW core with a lot of experienced players to support key positions. To help us with some insight into how the Hawk’s might line up in Season 7, we catch up with the VFLW Captain Tamara Luke to talk about the Hawk’s transition from the VFLW to AFLW, as well as a historic photo recently captured by the AFL.
Episode Guide
1:07 How have the Hawthorn Hawks built their AFLW list?
4:45 Tamara chats with Jono...2022-08-091h 05
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastEssendon Season 7 Preview + Amelia RadfordOur first expansion team - the Essendon Bombers - have brought together a very promising mix of elite talent and youth coming through the VFLW program. To help us with some insight into how the Bomber’s might line up in Season 7, we catch up with the recently drafted Amelia Radford to talk about her experience of being drafted to the new expansion club, and about the Essendon Bomber’s transition from the VFLW to AFLW.
Episode Guide
0:53 How have the Essendon Bombers built their AFLW list?
4:06 Amelia chats with Liam and Mel abou...2022-08-0849 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastWest Coast Eagles Season 7 Preview + Hayley BullasThe Eagles faced a lot of challenges in Season 6 with Covid-19 travel restrictions, numerous injuries and a new coach at the helm. Plus, a raft of player movement following Season 7 has the Eagles set for a shake-up. We’re joined by midfielder Hayley Bullas to talk through some of the challenges involved in making the leap to AFLW level, and hear some of her fantastic insights into West Coast’s season ahead.
Episode Guide
0:24 Season 6 was one to forget, but an unchanged leadership & coaching line up is a vote of confidence for the ladde...2022-08-0636 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastNorth Melbourne Season 7 Preview + Emma KearneyNorth Melbourne's high scoring game style has impressed throughout their short time in the competition, and produced a similarly high scoring fantasy game. Superstar Emma Kearney joins Liam and Jono on the podcast to talk about her move to defence last season, and how the Kangaroos are looking to build into Season 7.
Episode Guide
0:37 Another super fantasy relevant team - we could be looking at the highest scoring player on every line.
1:54 Emma Kearney chats with us about her time in the AFLW, and what we can expect from the Kangaroos in...2022-08-0344 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy pod with Britt PerryWe're back with another AFLW player! We're joined by Britt Perry from Expansion club Port Adelaide, to chat all things AFLW Fantasy & Port's pre season.
Britt gives us some great insight into Port's pre season so far, which players have impressed, what it's like at a new club, and of course her teammates' Fantasy prospects for the upcoming season!
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2022-08-0232 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastCollingwood Season 7 Preview + Ruby SchleicherCollingwood has kept their core group together through the expansion period and look set for a big season 7, but in bigger news – we’re joined by Ruby Schleicher, one of Collingwood’s star defenders and a fantasy jet for our teams. Listen in as Ruby provides fantastic insights into Collingwood’s season ahead.
Episode Guide
0:44 A slow starter in the AFLW, the Magpies have now developed into a strong finals contending team.
3:52 Ruby chats with us about her time with the Magpies, the pre-season so far and what we can expect from some...2022-07-2843 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastBrisbane Lions Season 7 PreviewThe Season 5 premiers fell agonisingly short of another grand final appearance in Season 6, but they did offer up a lot of fantasy gold with their high-scoring game style! League B&F winner Emily Bates was a fantasy gem last season for a lot of coaches, who will the next break out contender be?
Episode Guide
0:37 Brisbane's player led style has made them the highest scoring team in the AFLW.
2:33 Defenders - All-Australian Nat Grider is the standout of Brisbane's stingy defence, but is the value there after a bumper Season 6?
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Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastAdelaide Crows Season 7 PreviewThe reigning premiers boast some of the finest AFLW Fantasy talent, with Ebony Marinoff and Anne Hatchard both in the top 3 scoring players in Season 6. Will you start either in Season 7?
Episode Guide
0:58 How can these team overviews help your fantasy team?
3:42 Consistent success! The Crows have the best record of any team in the AFLW thus far.
5:08 Defenders - Will believes captain Chelsea Randall is a sneaky mid price option, whilst Eloise Jones / Stevie-Lee Thompson might push the top premiums.
14:31 Midfielders - the elite Ebony Marinoff a...2022-07-2531 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod with Mim StromIn our first chat with an AFLW player for the pre season, we're joined by Mim Strom from Fremantle.
Mim chats with us about Freos' pre season so far, which players might play in round 1, and what we can expect from some relevant Fantasy players this season.
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2022-07-2526 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastThe AFLW Fantasy BasicsKeen to get involved with AFLW Fantasy but never played a fantasy sport before? Come chat about the AFLW Fantasy basics with us in today's episode with Mel and Jono.2022-07-2320 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastA Different Game: AFLW vs. AFLMRule changes, game styles and more. What does it all mean for our Fantasy teams?
This is the podcast for AFL Fantasy coaches who want to break into the AFLW Fantasy world. Our aim is to chat through some of the key differences between the two sports to help you make more informed decisions for your starting squad this AFLW Fantasy season.
Also, meet Will - the fourth and final co-host, and our resident AFLW whiz!2022-07-2232 min
Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcastPilot: Our AFLW JourneysWELCOME! To the first episode of Free Kick: The FantasyW podcast.
Our aim is to break down the worlds of AFLW and AFLW Fantasy so we can all feel more comfortable and confident in setting up our fantasy teams, and getting behind the sport we love!
Today - meet Liam, Mel and Jono as we talk through our own AFLW journeys, what our new podcast is about, and why now is the time to get involved with AFLW Fantasy!2022-07-2011 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod 2022B LaunchWelcome to the first episode of the AFLW Fantasy Pod for pre-season 2022B!
Michael and Bainey chat to Selby of Moreira's Magic, creator of AFLW Fantasy.
Selby reveals what's in store for the new season including positional changes, price adjustments and some brand features.
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2022-07-1835 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodBONUS EPISODE: Inaugural AFLW Fantasy Winner Matt & Runner-Up JoshFor the final episode of the 2022 AFLW Fantasy season, we're joined by the first ever winner, Matt (Rez) - coach of Lucky7, and runner-up Josh - coach of Porters Lions.
Some great insight into the thoughts and trades of the best 2 teams in the comp.
We also discuss the future of the pod for upcoming seasons!
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2022-03-1339 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod Round 9 2022The second last round of the AFLW Fantasy season is complete. We're joined by Fantasy coach Maddie to break it all down, as well as what it means for the race for the inaugural winner!
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2022-03-071h 10The AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod Round 8 2022Round 8 of The AFLW Fantasy Pod is here. We're joined by AFLW Fantasy coach Carla to chat all things fantasy from the round, including our terrible scores.
We also discuss the race for the inaugural first place with just 2 rounds to go!
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2022-03-0157 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod Round 7 2022Joining us this week is Ben Latham - @DTTALK writer - to chat about all the round 7 Fantasy action! Including some of our terrible takes (Bainey) and our great ones (Michael).
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2022-02-2257 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod Round 6 2022We're back with another episode of the AFLW Fantasy Pod. We have guest Josh Porter - coach of Porters Lions and 3rd overall - joining us to chat about the race to win the comp, all things AFLW Fantasy, as well as a full review of the Round 6 Fantasy action.
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2022-02-1429 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod Round 5 2022A very special episode today with special guest Selby Lee-Steere (Moreira's Magic) - creator of the ALFW Fantasy platform and two-time AFL Fantasy winner - joining us to talk all things AFLW Fantasy, as well as some amazing insights into the development of the platform.
We also go into a thorough review of the AFLW Round 5 fantasy action.
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2022-02-1046 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod Round 4 2022The second ep of the AFLW Fantasy pod is here! Today we have special guest Sam Larder joining us to review all things Fantasy from round 4 of the AFLW.
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2022-02-0935 minThe AFLW Fantasy PodAFLW Fantasy Pod Round 3 2022The debut AFLW Fantasy Pod is here! Michael and Bainey have a chat about all the round 3 Fantasy action.
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2022-02-0810 min
AFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One-eyed Tigers And Pies Episode 19: 2021 Finals Round 2Alexandra and Tony review Collingwood's gallant loss to Brisbane ending their season, and wrap up the season so far. Alexandra predicts her top 10 B&F, and again is unable to stick to just 10. Tony looks forward to the off season and tries to unravel exactly how drafting and trading works in AFLW.2021-04-1331 minAFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW Tigers And Pies EPISODE 16: Chloe Molloy Interview and 2021 Round 7 ReviewThis week Alexandra and Tony interview Collingwood superstar CHLOE MOLLOY! Don't miss this one as we change the entire format up with a live(-ish) cross to the game and Alexandra talks about her favourite football team....and it's not what you'd think.2021-03-2435 minAFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One-eyed Tigers And Pies Episode 15: 2021 Round 7The status quo has been upended as Tony celebrates another Richmond victory, while Alexandra......doesn't..... Plus rants start invading other segments with TV, Ticketek, the AFL and data all getting a serve. And Alexandra uses the word 'numskull' unironically.2021-03-1625 min
AFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One Eyed Tigers And Pies Episode 13: 2021 Round 5It's a celebration of victory all round. Richmond breaks through for their first ever win in AFLW, and Collingwood head unbeaten to the top of the ladder. Alexandra and Tony break down everything you need to know about the good things that are happening in football for these two team. Even the rant is kinda upbeat.2021-03-0230 minAFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One-eyed Tigers And Pies Episode 12: 2021 Round 4Alexandra and Tony are back to discuss all the big events of Round 4. We run through some oddly familiar topics, such as Richmond playing well and losing, and Collingwood winning yet again. After a one week sabbatical Alexandra's rant is back in full force, and there's a massive upheaval in the world of Sabreena Duffy. Tony is also somewhat bemused by a critical topic raised by Alexandra. Join us and share the joys of a great round of footy.2021-02-2328 min
AFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One Eyed Tigers And Pies Episode 11: 2021 Round 3This is the episode you've all been waiting for. Finally Richmond and Collingwood have their first ever meeting in AFLW, at the traditional home of football Punt Road. We shake things up with our reviews, Alexandra talks about all her favourite players, and Tony gets nerdy again. Enjoy.2021-02-1627 minAFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One-eyed Tigers And Pies Episode 10: 2021 Round 2Alexandra and Tony discuss the big events of the week in AFLW. This week we return to form with some intense rants about Collingwood and the release of their 'Do Better' report. Plus we review the results of the big games on the weekend and Tony ponders a tactical change for Richmond.2021-02-1026 minAFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One-eyed Tigers And Pies Episode 9: 2021 Round 1Tony and Alexandra are back to discuss the big issues of the day. Like how good is footy? We review the results of the weekends games, and dig deep into what happened at Richmond during the offseason.2021-02-0326 minAFLW Tigers and Pies FanaticsAFLW One-eyed Tigers and Pies. 2021 season: Episode 1.Alexandra and Tony are back for the 2021 season! A short taster prior to round 1. First up we take a look back at the end of the AFLW 2020 season and compare to the AFLM outcomes. We then review the off-season of Collingwood and Richmond, and give a preview of rants planned for the future - we've been saving up in the off-season! Enjoy.2021-01-2617 min