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Hiring Great PeoplePodcast Debut!!!! with Jules RoweThis is a very exciting podcast to release, the first podcast featuring Julian Rowe (Jules), my partner in crime at Rosewood Partners. I've wanted to get Jules on the podcast for a long time because he's really insightful when it comes to recruitment, and he's the person I turn to when I want to talk about how to hire great people.
In podcasts with Jules, we plan to record some quick episodes that answer your questions, and cover anything and everything to do with recruitment and hiring.
Now, I kind of tricked Jules into recording...2024-04-0910 minHiring Great PeopleMake EVP your MVP with Roselle from FanployerMy guest on today's podcast is Roselle de Kruijk, the Country Director of Fanployer. Roselle's ideas (and Fanployer's) align very strongly with my own, to build the best company, you need the best people. Part of this is EVP and employer branding, and we dive into both on the podcast.
If you've been thinking about your talent branding, and what candidates think of your business as a potential place to work, this is the episode for you.
I know that EVP is a hot topic for my clients, so if you'd like to connect with...2024-03-1949 minHiring Great PeopleA great culture is deliberate with Chris Aitchson from Up BankMy guest on today's podcast is Chris Aitchson, the CTO of Ferocia and Up Bank. I was lucky enough to visit Chris in the Up Bank offices and I quickly understood what he meant by the line “culture is expensive”. He doesn’t just mean fancy offices and a great coffee machine (which they do have), but it's clear that a culture requires real investment, and a deliberate focus from leadership.
We dive into this, as well as ways to build good team balance in the tech space, and how to get great outcomes by maximising autonomy.
...2024-02-2757 minHiring Great PeopleThe power of networks with Tracey O'Flanagan from Keolis DownerMy guest on today's podcast is Tracey O'Flanagan, the Chief Information Officer at Keolis Downer. Tracey is someone who has worked up through different roles in IT and technology, and has built great networks to help her grow and solve problems.
In this podcast we explore the value of strong networks and getting the mix of people right to deliver, as well as how to have difficult conversations and understand expectations.
If you'd like to connect with me and learn more about Rosewood Partners or provide some feedback on the show, you can find me...2024-02-131h 01Hiring Great PeopleHire then providing direction and accountability with John TaylorJohn Taylor is the former Chief Information Officer at MedHealth, having previously held key leadership roles at AGL, PwC, British American Tobacco, IBM, and IAG. This makes him as well-placed as any to discuss hiring in the technology sector.
Although the conversation is centred around hiring, what's clearest to me is the important role that good leadership plays ultimately making those hires' success once they start. This pairs well with the Scott Wall episode, as they are both centred around hiring in the technology sector.
If you'd like to connect with me and learn more...2024-02-1358 minHiring Great PeopleAccountable hiring with Dr Lisa InterligiI met Dr Lisa Interligi though her strategic HR and transformation consultancy, Launching Pad. She's had a very successful career in organisational transformation and change, having been an executive with CIMIC Group (ASX: CIM), and John Holland. Before joining John Holland, Lisa worked for Origin Energy and Sensis, and consulted to a broad range of industries and government organisations. Lisa is also a co-host of the Loop Me In podcast, which focuses on providing support to those raising a child with a developmental delay or a disability. Lisa is awesome and someone who I really value speaking with, so I ho...2023-09-2653 minHiring Great PeopleHire great people and get out of their way with Peter van NoordenIt felt strange asking Peter van Noorden, aka my dad, to join me on a podcast, but I knew it would be worth it as his views on talent and working with great people have greatly shaped mine. Peter was the Managing Director of Oxford University Press in Australia, a post that he held for over 10 years, and a place where he could drive a lot of change and hire a lot of great people.
Peter's has always found a way to be incredibly passionate about the work he's doing, and encourages others to find a career wh...2023-08-1553 minHiring Great PeopleIntroduction to Hiring Great PeopleMost business leaders agree that there is nothing more important for a business than hiring the right people. And yet, when the time comes to hire, it's so often seen as a chore, something extra to do on top of the “real” work. If you've found this podcast, it's because you want to focus on what is most important, and learn more about the art and science of hiring great people.
The host, John van Noorden from Rosewood Partners, is on a never-ending journey to find great people, understand what makes them great, and help you improve your...2023-04-2103 min
Lystics AFL PodcastJohn's top 20 draftees for SuperCoach and AFL Fantasy keeper leagues [BONUS EP][BONUS EP] We don't do too many of these bonus eps, but we may have to do a few more in future as we don't always have time to get to the Twitter questions and suggestions on our regularly scheduled pods.
This episode is covering off the 2021 AFL Draftees, and who John thinks will make a good keeper league prospect. N.B. If you are in a keeper league with me, it is illegal to listen to this content as you will learn too much about my strategy, and it has been used against me before. 2022-02-1516 min
Lystics AFL PodcastShorty - Preseason Review - How to make 1 data point enoughThis is a solo episode as Sean is in the middle of a renovation. John takes a look at the preseason competition and how you can use the very limited data to help form your opinions.2021-03-0816 minLystics AFL PodcastGold Coast Suns List 2020 - Sun's bright for perennial cellar dwellersAnd so it begins. The Gold Coast Suns at long last have gone through the depths of irrelevance and are coming out shining. The Suns have bright sparks all over the field are for the first time in a long time, the wider football world isn't questioning their every move. Let's hope the offseason changes reinforce that.
We take a look at Gold Coast's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2020-09-101h 11Lystics AFL PodcastSydney Swans List 2020 - Cygnet academy prepares Swans for short rebuildThe Swans have done exactly what the AFL has asked of them, and developed a strong academy pathway in the non-traditional football state of NSW. This has also given the Swans access to some discounted young talents that has accelerated their rebuild, but they need to start looking taller to take the next step.
We take a look at Sydney's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2020-08-3054 minLystics AFL PodcastHawthorn Hawks List 2020 - Barren nest needs filling for Hawks to fly againThe Hawks 2020 list is exactly what a list looks like when you do everything to compete for a flag every year, no matter how your list looks compared to others. That is certainly admirable, and I don't think Hawks fans begrudge the club for trying one last time, but I think we've reached the end of the road with that mentality. The Hawks need regeneration, and they need it now. Day is only the start, they need many more like him if the Hawks are to avoid a long night.
We take a look at Hawthorn's list build, contracts, free...2020-08-2756 minLystics AFL PodcastNorth Melbourne Kangaroos List 2020 - Joeys held back by lame RoosNorth Melbourne have a surprisingly good youth core developing and some great older players to teach them, but they are still shackled to too many stragglers. Is it time for North to cut free and speed up the regeneration?
We take a look at North Melbourne's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2020-08-201h 14Lystics AFL PodcastAdelaide Crows List 2020 - Crows better for woesThe Crows had a good offseason in 2018 and 2019. We've called it for 2 years now, and it's got to be more of the same from the Crows to move forward. They've got some great mid career talents for building the next finals team on, they just need to get the rest of the pieces in place and give them time.
We take a look at Adelaide's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2020-08-141h 07Lystics AFL PodcastFlying Solo on my Confirmation BiasesSo Sean is still sore and unable to sit in front of the microphone for any meaningful length of time, so I thought I'd put together a short solo episode. Sorry if my voice sounds weird at all, I found it hard to talk for 25 minutes without taking any breaks.
In this episode I tackled my biases, especially any confirmation bias I have around Essendon, Richmond, and the Hawks, as well as Will Gould, Hayden Young vs Lachie Ash, and my preference for South Australian U18s players over Vic Metro players.2020-07-2523 minLystics AFL PodcastAFL rules changes that will make a better gameApologies in advance for the poor audio on my part. After comments made post-match by Alistair Clarkson, we decided to take a look into some proposed rule changes and how they may play out in reality. We are always keen to leave the game alone and let clubs adapt, but these suggested changes shouldn't alter playing styles, and will just be for the good of the game. Let us know what you think.
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Thanks again...2020-07-0158 minLystics AFL PodcastFrom GF location to which average age is averageThis is a highly diverse episode where Sean and I touch on multiple topics, ultimately finishing and focusing on age profiling of clubs, and whether knowing about the average age of a club is useful.
A big shout out to our new partner, Australian Football Coach. Check them out today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1077630/Australian_Football_Coach_2020/2020-06-261h 29Lystics AFL PodcastBreaking up a Champion Team - Should clubs have a "Last Dance"We (mostly Sean) have been reflecting on the hit documentary "The Last Dance", where [SPOILER ALERT] then GM Jerry Krause decides that the 97/98 NBA Season will be the last for this legendary Chicago Bulls team, with the rebuilding to start with a new coach and new players.
We want to take a chance to reflect on whether you should ever break up a premiership winning team, particularly a dynasty team like the Cats of 07-11, or the Hawks of 13-15. We'll also look at current clubs with an experienced age profile and review moves they could make in the offseason.2020-06-081h 15Lystics AFL PodcastFooty is Back (and so are we)Footy is back! Thanks everyone for understanding while we took a break, but we are now well and truly back as the restrictions have eased. Even after we finished recording this, we couldn't stop smiling as it felt like a return to normality, and footy returning will help that too.
We are changing some things with the tech and audio setup, so let us know what you think, and if we got something (anything) wrong. Cheers to all.2020-05-281h 00
Lystics AFL PodcastOn Pause and Wanting to Add ValueHey everyone, we are going on a temporary pause to avoid veering away from the stuff we are good at. Without much to analyse and assess at the moment, we are at risk of being just another news outlet speculating. Once we have a solid idea of the way forward and something to discuss, more episodes will come.2020-05-0813 min
Lystics AFL PodcastCOVID-19 - Which clubs benefit comparatively from the break?We are almost half way though what was announced as the minimum break in the AFL season, and we thought it would be a good time to access which clubs are most likely to benefit (comparative to other teams) from the break. We also take the chance to revisit the draft age conversation.2020-04-201h 29
Lystics AFL PodcastExpansion vs Relocation: How the AFL should break ground on new frontiersCaro certainly lit a fire under North Melbourne staff and fans last week when she mentioned the words "relocation" and "North Melbourne" in the same breath, and while both Sean and I are believers that North should stay where they are, we thought it was a good time to look into the concept of relocation as an alternative to league expansion.
In this episode, we compare both relocation and expansion, touch on what we are likely to see in the next 10 years, and discuss the pros and cons of the most likely expansion locations.2020-04-121h 21
Lystics AFL PodcastCOVID-19 and the 2020 Draft including the no-season top 10 prospectsAs Cal Twomey penned earlier this week, there is genuine uncertainty around this year's draft format due to the coronavirus outbreak. We were already thinking of an episode on the 2020 draft, but his article brought our timing forward. We cover the impacts of COVID-19 on the 2020 draft, as well as the likely shift in mentality that recruiters will have with prospects.2020-04-021h 09
Lystics AFL PodcastPaused: The lay of the new landJust a few days after the AFL announced that the 2020 season would go ahead as planned, it has been paused until 31st May at the earliest, with the achievability of that date set to be reviewed at the end of April. We take a look at what this means for the AFL players and clubs, and what the 2020 season could look like by the end of it all.2020-03-2658 min
Lystics AFL PodcastAFL Season is on* with 16 minute quarters, 17 games, and 14 days quarantineThis will be a season like none before, and hopefully none again. COVID-19 has seriously impacted society, and what the 2020 AFL season will look like. Shorter season, shorter games, potential league wide shutdowns, these will all become regular topics of conversation.
In this episode we look at COVID-19, what is means for the AFL season, and what it means for your SuperCoach season in 2020.2020-03-181h 21
Lystics AFL PodcastFooty Shorts: COVID-19 and SuperCoach ForwardsFooty Shorts Ep 3: COVID-19 and 2020 SuperCoach forwards - We have new challenges in SC 2020 that we'll hopefully never have to face again. What will happen to the season. What is the best SC strategy given Coronavirus is here to stay for the time being. And, how does this effect the already midpricer heavy forward line?2020-03-1718 min
Lystics AFL PodcastFooty Shorts: SuperCoach RucksFooty Shorts Ep 2: 2020 SuperCoach rucks - I think a good ruck strategy in SuperCoach is one of the most important things you can have. For most of us, the questions is starting Gawn, or starting anyone else.2020-03-1611 min
Lystics AFL PodcastDaddy's Back Again - Quadruple Trouble! Lions v Port, Hawks v SaintsThe Daddy's Back or Return of the Dad series is continuing this week with 4 clubs, not 2. We are running out of time, but are going to work extra hard to get content out over the coming week.
In this episode we look at the Lions v Port and Hawks v Saints after the first preseason hitout. In our preseason prepisodes, we take a look at the injuries, the best 22 coming into round 1, as well as some of the best fantasy options in each team.2020-03-121h 04
Lystics AFL PodcastFooty Shorts: SuperCoach DefendersI'm trying a new format to get additional content up while we ramp up again for 2020. Let me know what you think of the short and solo format that I've affectionately titled "Footy Shorts".2020-03-1014 min
Lystics AFL PodcastDaddy's Back 2! Preseason Prep: Geelong vs Gold CoastSean was sick just one week after returning from parental leave. We aren't sure if it's legit yet, or if he's just missing Ava, but he will be wrangled back into the studio this week
In this episode we look at the Cats and Suns after the first preseason hitout. In our preseason prepisodes, we take a look at the injuries, the best 22 coming into round 1, as well as some of the best fantasy options in each team.2020-03-0951 min
Lystics AFL PodcastDaddy's Back! Preseason Prep: Adelaide vs MelbourneHe's back! Sean and his wife Steph have a little baby girl named Ava and we are all thrilled for him. His month long parental leave is now over though and he is required back in the podcasting studio.
We are starting with an easy topic, the Dees (and Crows). In our preseason prepisodes, we take a look at the injuries, the best 22 coming into round 1, as well as some of the best fantasy options in each team.2020-03-0142 min
Lystics AFL PodcastBetter or Worse: The Offseason Report Card - Sydney, West Coast, Western BulldogsThe AFL lists are all but finalised, and we've been able to reflect on the multitude of different player movement types, both together and separately. We heard about all of delistings and retirements, free agency, trades, and drafting. We have reflected on it for months and reviewed it all to give you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded ahead of time to ensure we have episodes for when Sean is on paternity leave, and released...2020-02-2329 min
Lystics AFL PodcastBetter or Worse: The Offseason Report Card - Port Adelaide, Richmond, St KildaThe AFL lists are all but finalised, and we've been able to reflect on the multitude of different player movement types, both together and separately. We heard about all of delistings and retirements, free agency, trades, and drafting. We have reflected on it for months and reviewed it all to give you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded ahead of time to ensure we have episodes for when Sean is on paternity leave, and released...2020-02-1630 min
Lystics AFL PodcastBetter or Worse: The Offseason Report Card - Hawthorn, Melbourne, North MelbourneThe AFL lists are all but finalised, and we've been able to reflect on the multitude of different player movement types, both together and separately. We heard about all of delistings and retirements, free agency, trades, and drafting. We have reflected on it for months and reviewed it all to give you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded ahead of time to ensure we have episodes for when Sean is on paternity leave, and released...2020-02-0930 min
Lystics AFL PodcastBetter or Worse: The Offseason Report Card - Geelong, Gold Coast, Greater Western SydneyThe AFL lists are all but finalised, and we've been able to reflect on the multitude of different player movement types, both together and separately. We heard about all of delistings and retirements, free agency, trades, and drafting. We have reflected on it for months and reviewed it all to give you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded ahead of time to ensure we have episodes for when Sean is on paternity leave, and released...2020-02-0239 min
Lystics AFL PodcastBetter or Worse: The Offseason Report Card - Collingwood, Essendon, FremantleThe AFL lists are all but finalised, and we've been able to reflect on the multitude of different player movement types, both together and separately. We heard about all of delistings and retirements, free agency, trades, and drafting. We have reflected on it for months and reviewed it all to give you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded ahead of time to ensure we have episodes for when Sean is on paternity leave, and released...2020-01-2737 min
Lystics AFL PodcastBetter or Worse: The Offseason Report Card - Adelaide, Brisbane, CarltonThe AFL lists are all but finalised, and we've been able to reflect on the multitude of different player movement types, both together and separately. We heard about all of delistings and retirements, free agency, trades, and drafting. We have reflected on it for months and reviewed it all to give you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded ahead of time to ensure we have episodes for when Sean is on paternity leave, and released...2020-01-1935 min
Lystics AFL PodcastTrade Review Part 2 - Live Trading: All Trades made on draft nightsNew microphones are online. Let us know what you think.
Live trading is something that we still don't feel is analysed of scrutinised heavily enough. If some of these trades were made during the trade period, a List Manager would have to explain to the Head of Football why they want to lose their job so badly. Alas, it's not always as simple as we make it, and there is a lot more information available at the time of the trade so that must be considered.
This makes up Part 2 of the 2 Part Trade Review where we look at all...2020-01-1047 min
Lystics AFL PodcastTrade Review Part 1 - Pre Draft: All Trades up until the draftWe're back, and hopefully there will be no more intermission. We wanted to do a full trade review as most of them happen immediately after the player exchange period, and exclude all trades that happen between then and the draft, some of which were fairly major. This will be Part 1 of the 2 Part Trade Review where we look at all of the trading that's occurred and make an assessment on the period as a whole.2019-12-281h 09
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Draft Review Part 3 - Richmond to Western BulldogsWelcome to part 3 of the 3 part series where we take a look at the draft. In this episode we cover the final five clubs; Richmond, St.Kilda, Sydney, West Coast, and Western Bulldogs.2019-12-081h 00
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Draft Review Part 2 - Fremantle to Port AdelaideWelcome to part 2 of the 3 part series where we take a look at the draft, and it's also the debut for our new segment, the Mental Health Minute. In this episode we cover the next eight clubs; Fremantle, Geelong, Gold Coast, GWS, Hawthorn, Melbourne, North Melbourne, and Port Adelaide.2019-12-0355 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Draft Review Part 1 - Adelaide to EssendonThe draft is done for another year, and as such each clubs list is almost filled for 2020. In this 3 part series we take a look at the draft, and some of the things that peaked our interest, as well as beginning to review the clubs from A-Z. In this episode we cover the first five clubs; Adelaide Crows, Brisbane Lions, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies, and Essendon Bombers.2019-12-0159 min
Lystics AFL PodcastLive Trading Mock Draft Special with Draft Central - Rounds 1 & 2It's the famous annual Live Trading Mock Draft. We've been waiting for this special episode of the podcast for some time now, and we'd first of all like to thanks the draft gurus from Draft Central. This is no ordinary mock draft - in this we will assume the roles of the different clubs, and with live trading and academy selections, it gets awesome very quickly. This is much more like an alternative reality of the night, with situations evolving quickly as clubs can trade up and down the order.
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Lystics AFL PodcastMock 2019 AFL Draft Rounds 1 & 2 - Why Rowell shouldn't go at Pick 1It's reached our favourite time of year. Teams are changing, they've already changed a lot during the trade and free agency period, but they're about to have their biggest change, and that happens when they go to the draft (maybe except the Saints who have made massive changes already).
In this episode, we take a look at the 2019 AFL Draft pool and mock draft players to clubs where they could be a good fit. N.B that this isn't a power rankings of simply the best players in order, but an assessment of which players may actually go to each...2019-11-051h 25
Lystics AFL PodcastRichmond Tigers 2019 List - Hunters. Hunted. Hunters. Hunted?The Tigers have done it again, and in some serious style this time. Congrats to all Tigers fans, it's time to celebrate (but don't get all in John's twitter feed about it). Like the Cats of 07-11, the Tigers seem to thrive on having someone/something to chase, and to climb the mountain again in 2020 they'll need to be more alert than ever.
In this podcast, our last list review for 2019, we take a look at the Tigers list structure, and what they should be doing at the draft to ensure they're well placed for 2020 and beyond.2019-10-3129 min
Lystics AFL PodcastGWS Giants List 2019 - Another Giant step requiredThe Greater Western Sydney Giants made there first ever Grand Final in 2019, and while that would make it their most successful season ever, they failed to make the top 4 at the end of the home and away season and were well and truly accounted for at the big dance.
The Giants are still as well positioned as ever to go one step further in 2020. In this episode, we take a look at the Giants' list build and drafting options, as well what they'll be hoping for in 2020.2019-10-2937 min
Lystics AFL Podcast2020 AFL Draft Part 2 - Mock Draft / is this the most compromised draft ever?We've been talking about it for a while, and we finally got our act together and recorded our two-part 2020 draft podcast feature. In part 1, we looked at some early favourites for the top 25 in the 2020 pool. In Part 2 we find out if this the most compromised draft ever. This episode has it all. We run the numbers on other draft years, we run a mock draft to understand how it could play out in reality, Sean compares footballers to crumpets, it's a rollercoaster ride of emotion that really needs to be heard to be believed.2019-10-231h 12
Lystics AFL Podcast2020 AFL Draft Part 1 - Early Top 25 Prospect RankingsWe've been talking about it for a while, and we finally got our act together and recorded our two-part 2020 draft podcast feature. In part 1, we take a look at the pool, and discuss 25 of the players that could be amongst the best in the 2020 pool. This far out we aren't exacting a high level of accuracy, but this is part of the broader thought exercise that we will carry out in Part 2, where we find out if this the most compromised draft ever.2019-10-2351 min
Lystics AFL PodcastGeelong Cats List 2019 - Eight lives down, one to goThe Cats finished on top of the ladder, an amazing effort for a club that was being written off by most of the main stream media coming into the year. The problem is, it's been eight years since they won that 2011 flag, and the regular players at the Cats are all ageing. A few will retire after 2020, more in 2021. The Cats are running out of time, and we take a look at what they've done, and what they can do to ensure they have one big final push.
We also take a look at the Cats' list build, contracts, free...2019-10-1640 min
Lystics AFL PodcastCollingwood Magpies List 2019 - 3 big Magpies, which 1 will leave the nest?It was a good year for the Collingwood Magpies. They were able to sit around the top 4 for most of the season and scrape in when it counted, but still lost the close one when it mattered the most. The Pies need to take the next step, and we look at some ways they might be able to do so.
We also take a look at the Pies' list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-10-1043 min
Lystics AFL PodcastTrade Period Review: Eagles pay king's ransom, as free agents find homesWe will be covering the trade and free agency period in detail over the next few weeks, but we wanted to make a start given the huge first trade.2019-10-0955 min
Lystics AFL Podcast1hr Trade and Free Agency Special - Every player and clubIt's almost trade time! AFL trade and free agency period is almost upon us and we've taken the opportunity to review and discuss every player, from every club, that's been linked to a move this offseason. It's short and sharp, perfect for you to get the 411 on it all before players start moving.2019-10-0158 min
Lystics AFL PodcastAFL Grand Final Preview 2019 - Yellow & Black vs Big Big SoundEveryone that follows the AFL has been waiting for this day, and it's finally here, the 2019 AFL Grand Final Preview from Lystics.
We look at what both teams will have to do to win, who we think will win, and what headlines we want to see on Sunday.2019-09-2725 min
Lystics AFL PodcastBrisbane Lions List 2019 - Hunter becomes hunted, as Lion cubs will discoverA blessed draw and run with injury made the Brisbane Lions ascension feel like fate. After all this rebuilding, a big move was coming. Well, conditions will never be as good as this year, and luck can turn quickly. We look at what the Lions can do to avoid a rapid tumble and ensure they hold some ground.
We also take a look at the Lion's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-09-1839 min
Lystics AFL PodcastWest Coast Eagles List 2019 - Why flying directly at the setting sun may be the best strategy2018's AFL premiers are out of the race in 2019. The West Coast Eagles still hold a lot of the keys to the premiership puzzle however, and we look at whether they should double down now at the expense of the future, or take a draft focused approach.
We take a look at the Eagles' list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-09-1740 min
Lystics AFL PodcastWestern Bulldogs List 2019 - Puppies bark a good early sign for growing DogsThe Dogs are starting to come of age. The still lost a lot of unnecessary games that in the end costed them a home final, but the late form and confidence shown should be a sign of what's to come.
We take a look at the Bulldog's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-09-1137 min
Lystics AFL PodcastEssendon Bombers List 2019 - Inside/Outside the way forward for same-same DonsWe explore this, and take a look at Essendon's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-09-1050 min
Lystics AFL PodcastPort Adelaide Power List 2019 - The generators are all online, so what's behind SA's Power issues.With some clubs it feels like we are forever repeating ourselves, and unfortunately it's like that for the Power. They keep making what feel like positive list moves, or making the very best of an unideal situation, but are unable to turn that into ladder progress. What can they do to change it?
We explore this, and take a look at Port Adelaide's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-09-0141 min
Lystics AFL PodcastHawthorn Hawks List 2019 - Again, old Hawks need to make room for fledglingsWe're at risk of repeating ourselves from last year's list review of the Hawks, but here goes. The 2019 Hawthorn Hawks have been in the bottom half 2 of the past 4 seasons, and in the other 2 they have fallen out of finals in straight sets, and they have the oldest playing list in the competition. They need to commit to getting draftees in the door now.
We take a look at Hawthorn's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-08-2853 min
Lystics AFL PodcastAdelaide Crows List 2019 - Stale Crows need more changes to flyAdelaide already had a huge task ahead to make the finals, and ultimately missed out. They have look flat for some time though, often beating down on lesser sides, then being flattened against the top squads. The Crows had a good offseason in 2018, but need more of the same in 2019 to move forward. The Crows need change.
We take a look at Adelaide's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-08-2540 min
Lystics AFL PodcastFremantle Dockers List 2019 - Unstable docking distracts Fremantle from real issuesWe recorded this episode prior to the news of Ross Lyon and Steve Rosich leaving the club, but as you'll find when listening, instability was one of the key problems we found when assessing Fremantle and the list.
We also take a look at the Fremantle's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-08-2048 min
Lystics AFL PodcastAFL Draftees you need for your Fantasy Keeper League + the state of veteran contractsAs there are still 3 teams outside the 8 that are a realistic chance of the final spot in finals, we will only be releasing one list review podcast this week (Fremantle). In its place will be a fantasy draft podcast for @SpoilersFc, and any other keeper leaguers. We'll also cover the state of veteran contracts as well as some recent news.2019-08-1841 min
Lystics AFL PodcastSt Kilda Saints 2019 - Saints reach cross in the roadIt's decision time for St Kilda. Publicly they are saying finals in 2020, but internally they need to be crystal clear about whether that's the best path forward.
We take a look at the St Kilda's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-08-1440 min
Lystics AFL PodcastNorth Melbourne Kangaroos 2019 - Roos have some pouches to fill, and fastA few years of targeting mature players and missing on draft picks have left North with a list age gap. Some good recent drafting and trading has attempted to fill the blanks, but there is still some work needing to be done.
We take a look at the North Melbourne's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-08-1129 min
Lystics AFL PodcastSydney Swans List 2019 - Swans dive down, but always come back upThe Sydney Swans have been a star team of the competition for a long while, often refusing to rebuild while maintain a presence at the pointy end of the ladder. Any early exit from finals last season has forced them to act, but they are bringing the pieces together for an assault on the top 8 in coming years.
We take a look at the Swans's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-08-0738 min
Lystics AFL PodcastCarlton Blues List 2019 - Only one trade Blue holding back the BluesIn this episode we will try our best to put the conversation to bed over one of the most controversial trades we've ever seen.
We also take a look at Carlton's contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-08-0440 min
Lystics AFL PodcastMelbourne Demon List 2019 - The mental Demons have returned, and they'll need to be quick to respondFrom finals in 2018, to bottom 2 in 2019. The Dees have had a shocking season, and will look to climb the ladder again in 2020, but will need to inject some new players and alter the game plan. We take a look at the Demon's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.2019-07-3145 min
Lystics AFL PodcastGold Coast Suns List 2019 - The Suns middle needs to heat upOne year on from where the podcast all started, we return to our roots and review AFL list, in reverse ladder order. We start by looking at the player retention challenged Gold Coast Suns, and what they can do to work their way up the ladder. We'll cover trading, drafting, free agency, contracts, and all things in between.2019-07-2858 min
Lystics AFL PodcastU18 Championships Complete Analysis and Ranking - Combining different assessment methods and prospect biometricsPart 3: Finally, here is the combined ranking for the U18s draft prospects, including our rationale for sorting and ranking players. This takes our subjective and objective rankings into account, as well as player biometrics to provide a rounded prospect rating system.
The U18s Championships are over for another year. WA were crowned champs, Deven Robertson the Larked Medal, and now that it's over, we'll be putting together a 2-3 part series on our assessment of the Champs. Part 1 is the subjective assessment that's driven by what we saw when watching, Part 2 the objective assessment which is what we...2019-07-211h 18
Lystics AFL PodcastU18 Championships Objective Analysis - Diving into the dataThe U18s Championships are over for another year. WA were crowned champs, Deven Robertson the Larked Medal, and now that it's over, we'll be putting together a 2-3 part series on our assessment of the Champs. Part 1 is the subjective assessment that's driven by what we saw when watching, Part 2 the objective assessment which is what we see in the data, and Part 3 will be our Power Rankings and early Mock Drafts.
Part 2: Our objective assessment of the players is how they performed as per the data. We've broken the stats down by position, and into what is important...2019-07-121h 07
Lystics AFL PodcastU18 Championships Subjective Analysis - Who were the biggest movers, and who surprised usThe U18s Championships are over for another year. WA were crowned champs, Deven Robertson the Larked Medal (during the podcast recording it hadn't been awards, but we assumed he's win it after breaking the carnival record for most disposals.
Now that it's over, we'll be putting together a 2-3 part series on our assessment of the Champs. Part 1 is the subjective assessment that's driven by what we saw when watching, Part 2 the objective assessment which is what we see in the data, and Part 3 will be our Power Rankings and early Mock Drafts.
Part 1: We wanted to take the...2019-07-0349 min
Lystics AFL PodcastAFL Player Movement WishlistIf we could make as many changes without opposition to the rules that govern player movement, how many changes would we make.
We outline a series of changes that would open up player movement and improve conditions for both players and clubs.2019-07-0159 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe AFL's Gambling ProblemThe AFL have a problem, they are addicted to gambling. The AFL as an organisation is hooked on betting advertising revenues, it has current and past players who's lives are being significantly effected by gambling problems, and young Stephenson has just been found gambling on himself. We explore the issue and implore the AFL to take a stance now before more damage is done.2019-06-2225 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Big Issues: Tim Kelly, Sydney Stack, the top 10 draft prospects, mental health in the AFLWhat, Where, Who, Why.
That's what we address in this podcast. We look at a range of issues that are making headlines in AFL recruiting and list management at this time of year, and why taking the time to open reflect and contemplate them is important.
What's Tim Kelly worth?
Where did clubs fail in assessing Sydney Stack?
Who are the top 10 draft prospects right now?
Why understanding mental health is so important in the AFL and in life.2019-06-161h 15
Lystics AFL PodcastUnder Pressure Part 2 - Who at your club is under pressure to performSince last week's episode, Brendon Bolton has also felt the full force of pressure. This episode is Part 2 of the series, and looks a who else in the football world is under pressure. It doesn't have to be pressure to keep a job, it may be because a club has performed so well for so long that we expect them to keep it up. We go through the bottom 9 clubs this week, in ladder order.2019-06-101h 01
Lystics AFL PodcastUnder Pressure Part 1- Who at your club is under pressure to performBrad Scott's departure has as all thinking, who else in the football world is under pressure. It doesn't have to be pressure to keep a job, it may be because a club has performed so well for so long that we expect them to keep it up. We go through the first 9 clubs this week, in ladder order, with the next 9 to come.2019-06-021h 03
Lystics AFL PodcastMid-season Draft: What strategy should your club take in, and what players should they take out?The Mid-season draft is almost upon us, so we thought we'd get this episode out a little early so you can study up!
We take a look at strategies that clubs could take, and what the real benefits of the mid-season draft are. We also look at the top prospects that should be considered for your club.2019-05-2457 min
Lystics AFL PodcastFantasy Land and the Bye Rounds - How to survive and thrive through the byesIn a few weeks time the byes are starting, and over that period of 3 weeks, six teams will have a week off each round. If you haven't thought too much about it until now, it's time to change that. These next few weeks are absolutely critical to ensure you don't make a mistake that'll ultimately cost you a donut or two during the byes. Listen in and take the learnings on board if you want to finish the byes with a higher ranking than you started.2019-05-1947 min
Lystics AFL PodcastFree Agents and Out of Contract Players - Which players could your club target in the 2019 offseason?Our biggest passion at Lystics is player movement, so we decided to take an early look at which players each clubs could be targeting in the coming offseason. Where will players like Tom Liberatore, Jack Billings, Zac Jones, Aaron Francis, and Hugh Greenwood end up?2019-05-121h 14
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Stocker Trade/Draft Pick vs Draft Board: A take on how to more accurately assess the worth of a prospectNow that AFL Clubs can trade during the draft, they are far more exposed to overpaying for a prospect, as they can trade up for someone they believe is slipping, typically paying a premium for the pleasure. This podcast is a thought exercise, using one high profile live trade from the 2018 AFL Draft, and searching for a better way to assess the value of a prospect that's sliding.2019-05-0315 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Fixture Part 2 - A new draft and a better future for the drawThis is the 2nd part of a 2 part episode, where we look at alternative fixtures that could drive a fairer and more interesting competition. This episode also covers some of our thoughts and feelings on a lottery draft.
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Lystics AFL PodcastThe Fixture Part 1 - The Importance and Imperfection of the AFL FixtureIn this 2 part episode, we look at how and why the AFL fixture is structured the way it is, and explore some simple ways that the current draw could be adjusted to make it fairer for all. Part 2 will look at alternative fixtures that could drive a fairer and more interested competition.
Lystics proudly supports Beyond Blue to help them to reduce the impact of anxiety, depression and suicide in Australia. There are three ways to access the Beyond Blue service:
· Call 1300 22 4636, any time of the day or night
· Send an email via the Beyond Blue website
· Select the web cha...2019-04-2236 min
Lystics AFL Podcast2019 Draft Prospect and 2018 Draftees - Who is John's new "Connor Rozee" for 2019?We haven't touched on the draft for a while, and it's a truly critical part of what we at Lystics focus on.
The first half of this episode will be spent reviewing how the 2018 draft crop are performing early in their AFL careers, and why some of them have adjusted so quickly.
The second half of the episode focuses on our favourite 2019 draft prospects. We have chosen to hold a draft where we have to pick our favourite players, the players that we'd love to have in our team, not just the players that we think will be the best...2019-04-141h 13
Lystics AFL PodcastThe true cost of injuries - Much more than just player availability + our revised prediction on a Ranceless Richmond.Injuries, we all hate them, and after they happen there is always speculation about how the club will go without the injured player. Injuries affect much more than just player availability though, and that's what we focus on in this episode. We look at things like replacement cost, development set backs, and how it can impact the career of a player. Also, given the long term injury to Alex Rance, we have taken this opportunity to revise our prediction on a Ranceless Richmond. Finally, our talks in this episode promoted us to reach out to Beyond Blue so we can...2019-04-0749 min
Lystics AFL PodcastSuperCoach Round 3 Price Changes: Stay strong or trade trade tradeWe are back after a week off. It's again time for Fantasy footy, given that round 3 is price change time. After Round 1, this is the most important round of the year. It allows you a chance to "fix" the mistakes in your side, before the prices move and you miss out. Listen in to hear our tips, and how our sides are going.2019-04-0329 min
Lystics AFL Podcast2019 Season Preview - Hawthorn to Western Bulldogs - What does success look like for your club in the coming season?With the season rapidly approaching and the JLT all done, it's time to switch from review to preview. We've now looked at all 18 clubs over these 2 episodes, looking at what success looks like for each club including wins, key signings, ladder position, as well as using some IF THEN statements to take a bit of a look into the future at some scenarios we could see playing out. We'll also look at what each club should be planning coming offseason to ensure they keep moving in the right direction.2019-03-201h 34
Lystics AFL Podcast2019 Season Preview - Adelaide to GWS - What does success look like for your club in the coming season?With the season rapidly approaching and the JLT all done, it's time to switch from review to preview. We'll look at all 18 clubs over 2 episodes, looking at what success looks like for each club including wins, key signings, ladder position, as well as using some IF THEN statements to take a bit of a look into the future at some scenarios we could see playing out. We'll also look at what each club should be planning coming offseason to ensure they keep moving in the right direction.2019-03-171h 18
Lystics AFL PodcastJLT Fantasy Wrap: The best rookies, midpricers and premiums + SuperCoach team revealsWe now have all the data that we are likely to get before we have to submit our final fantasy footy team. SuperCoaches and AFL Fantasy experts are everywhere, so be careful who you trust. We try and look at the values that have stood the test of time, and give you insights into how we pick a fantasy football team. We'll also cover our starting squads as of 6 days out. Knowing us, there will be many more changes in the ensuing days.2019-03-1536 min
Lystics AFL PodcastCommon Sense - The AFL's New RulesWhat a great start to the JLT. Unless you've missed it, and everything since the end of 2018, we have some new rules. We take a look at how each of the rules has effected play so far in 2019, and discuss some of the potential strategies that we can see forming. Also, if you are a SuperCoach or AFL Fantasy fan, we talk through how each rule can affect scoring in 2019.2019-03-061h 01
Lystics AFL PodcastYear of the SSP - The supplemental selection period and how it changes the list management landscapeSomething significant happened this offseason that may not have immediately felt that way, and that's the creation of the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP). If you've played for an AFL club in the past, or nominated for the draft in the past and went unselected, you can now choose the club you want to play for (assuming they want you) rather than entering the draft lottery. This rule changes the game for how list managers should view the bottom third of their list, with essentially free access to the next best group of players, some who are just waiting for...2019-03-0411 min
Lystics AFL PodcastPreseason Rookie Watch - Which 1st year players are looking the goods for Round 1, and which should you draft in your fantasy keeper league.It's always a talking point at this time of year, which new players at your club are likely to get up for Round 1 of the AFL Season. We've taken an in-depth look at each club, and reviewed the two most likely to debut players, focusing on players that were taken in either the draft, rookie, or SSP period.
We also have a draft at the end of the podcast, where we look at which of these players would be best for a fantasy keeper league.2019-02-241h 13
Lystics AFL PodcastHouses vs Shares: Are players or picks more valuable at trade time, and could a third trade asset be the key to equality?A liquid asset is cash on hand or an asset that can be readily converted to cash. An asset that can readily be converted into cash is similar to cash itself because the asset can be sold with little impact on its value. Why do we tell you this? Because we want to investigate whether the liquidity of trade assets are a factor in trade fairness.
In this episode we look at picks, which can be moved on at will, or parked for a later draft, are more or less valuable than players during trade negotiations. We also look at...2019-02-1739 min
Lystics AFL PodcastFantasy vs Reality? Which player rating system works: AFL Fantasy, SuperCoach, AFL Player Ratings, or none of the above?Player ratings systems are useful way to assess and compare a player's performance in match. Even if I haven't seen a game, I can tell who was very involved in play, and get some indication of how they were involved.
In this episode we take a look at these player rating systems for indicators of success, the relationship to the other systems, and how these systems can be used to access real player performance.
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Lystics AFL PodcastFantasy Footy - Blue Chip, Value, and Basement Priced Options for SuperCoach and AFL FantasyIt's fantasy footy season. The prices are out, the apps are available for download, and thousands of fans are logging in and making their first teams for the year. We of course are way ahead of this, having made 100s of versions of our teams already. We talk about our best Blue Chip (elite, premium, bankable), Value (discounted, unrated, risky), and Basement Priced (rookies, money makers) options for SuperCoach and AFL Fantasy.2019-02-051h 09
Lystics AFL PodcastTrading 2 First Round Picks - Is it ever a good idea?Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast, the first official episode focusing on the 2019 AFL season. With all the injuries that Carlton have had this offseason, we have already been asked the question; will trading this years 1st round pick on Draft Night come back to bite Carlton? We know that they got two first round picks in return, so instead of waiting years to see this play out, we decided to look ahead, by first looking backwards. In this episode, we take a look at all of the trades since 2000 that have involved 2 first round picks being trading to one...2019-01-2951 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Offseason Report Card - From Delisting to Drafting - Tigers, Demons, Magpies - Part 6 of 6It's our third episode of 2019, and our final episode for podcast season 1, the 2018 AFL Season collection. We've reviewed all the delistings and retirements, free agency moves, trades, the draft, and whether all these changes were the right changes and will make the difference in 2019, giving you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we have recorded 3 clubs per episode. They were recorded in the order that we released the original list assessments, with this episode with Richmond Tigers, Melbourne Demons, and Collingwood Magpies.2019-01-2057 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Offseason Report Card - From Delisting to Drafting - Swans, Hawks, Giants - Part 5 of 6It's our second episode of 2019, and we still have some things from the 2018 season to reflect on, as it'll inform us well for the 2019 season. We've reviewed all the delistings and retirements, free agency moves, trades, the draft, and whether all these changes were the right changes and will make the difference in 2019, giving you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded in the order that we released the original list assessments, with this episode with...2019-01-1330 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Offseason Report Card - From Delisting to Drafting - Dockers, Power, Cats - Part 4 of 6It's our first episode of 2019, welcome all to the new year. However, we still have some things from the 2018 season to reflect on, as it'll inform us well for the 2019 season. We've reviewed all the delistings and retirements, free agency moves, trades, the draft, and whether all these changes were the right changes and will make the difference in 2019, giving you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded in the order that we released the original...2019-01-0643 min
Lystics AFL PodcastThe Offseason Report Card - From Delisting to Drafting - Eagles, Bulldogs, Lions - Part 3 of 6It's our last episode before the new year (and we just snuck it in)! The AFL lists are all but finalised, and we've been able to reflect on the multitude of different player movement types, both together and separately. We heard about delistings and retirements months back, but only found out which draftees we'd get a months ago. We have reviewed it all to give you the most comprehensive assessment of your offseason.
Due to the long and sometimes meandering nature of The Offseason Report Card series, we are recording 3 clubs per episode. They will be recorded in the order...2018-12-3158 min