The first mid season bye round is behind us, but scores were lower than ever and coaches everywhere felt the impact. With only 30 players across the competition scoring over 100, Round 12 proved just how important squad depth and trade strategy have become.

This week, the boys break down their scores, rankings and team values as the bye rounds continue to test AFL Fantasy coaches. There is plenty of discussion around trade plans, premium targets coming off their bye, rookie downgrade options and how to approach the next few weeks without sacrificing your long-term structure.

The episode also covers the fallout from Sam Flanders' season-ending injury, the most traded players in and out, Brownlow votes, flops of the week, injury news and the key decisions coaches need to make heading into Round 13.

Plus, Just the Tips returns as the boys predict another huge round of AFL action and try to find an edge during the most important period of the fantasy season.

The bye rounds are here and rankings are starting to shift quickly. Cash generation is slowing down, premiums are underperforming, and trade decisions are becoming more important than ever.

This week on The Lockout Podcast, the boys break down everything from Round 11, including failed captain picks, rookie decisions, and the player everyone is rage trading after another horror score.

We discuss the best upgrade targets, rookie downgrade options, and how coaches should approach the next few weeks with the bye rounds now in full swing. There’s also a look at injury concerns, returning premiums, and which mid-season draft players could become fantasy relevant.

The episode also features Brownlow votes, flops of the week, trade strategy discussion, and plenty of debate around how aggressive coaches should be with the extra trades during the bye rounds.

If you’re trying to survive the byes, build cash, and complete your team before the run home, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Hi all, apologies for the late release time, and also the sound quality, we had some technical difficulties recording, and Ryan the bloke that was remote and could hear the issues, didn't let us know what was going on... So yeah, enjoy the episode, and we will see you next week!

The usual Brownlow, flop, trash talk and trade targets all feature in this episode, sort our shit out is back, and Croxy's Buy Hold Sell makes another appearance. We round the episode out with Just the Tips as always!

Take care, see you next week for the mid season byes!

Round 9 delivered absolute chaos for AFL Fantasy coaches, so many coaches falling to scores in the 18 and 19 hundreds.

Don't fear, boys are back to break it all down looking into Round 10, with premiums underperforming, cash generation slowing rapidly, and injuries piling up across the competition, trade season is becoming tougher than ever.

In this episode, the lads review their scores, rankings, Brownlow votes, flops of the week, and the players driving coaches insane right now. There’s also plenty of discussion around the biggest trade targets heading into Round 10, rookie downgrade options, injury carnage, and the key strategy decisions coaches need to make before the byes arrive.

The boys also dive into trade dilemmas surrounding names like Bontempelli, Rachelle, Steele, McAndrew and more, while “Sort Your Sh*t Out” returns with some brutal calls for struggling players and teams.

Plus, there are concerns around three massive potential late outs that could completely shake up fantasy plans heading into lockout.

If you’re trying to survive upgrade season, navigate the chaos, and keep climbing rankings, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, the boys break down Round 8 and prepare for a massive Round 9 in AFL Fantasy.

With cash generation beginning to dry up and premiums continuing to let coaches down, the pressure is mounting to make the right upgrade decisions before rankings get away.

The lads discuss the best trade targets, rookie dilemmas, injury concerns, and which underperforming premos may finally need to go. There’s also plenty of discussion around bye planning, role changes, and the players shaping the competition heading into the next stage of the season.

Plus Brownlow votes, flops of the week, “Sort Your Sh*t Out” but from Josh, Buy Hold Sell, and all the strategy you need before Round 9 lockout.

In this episode, the boys break down all the key takeaways from Round 7 and look ahead to Round 8 as the season starts to take shape.

We run through how we performed in Round 7, including some mixed results across the group, with scores, rankings and cash generation all starting to separate teams as upgrade season kicks into full swing.

With more premiums on field and fewer rookies generating cash, the focus now shifts towards building a complete team and planning ahead.

We shoot off our Brownlow votes, and flops of the week. We also take a look at the players that are shaping fantasy outcomes right now. We also unpack trade strategies, including key upgrade targets, cash cows, and the most traded players across the competition.

A major focus this week is preparing for the upcoming bye rounds, with early strategy discussions around how to structure your team, target the right players, and avoid getting caught out when the byes hit.

We also cover injuries, team news, and round predictions as we head into another crucial week of AFL Fantasy.

If you are looking to stay ahead of the competition and set your team up for the next phase of the season, this is an episode you do not want to miss.

Let us know on socials, what are your bye rounds looking like, which round is looking the worst?

In this episode, the boys sit down with Sam, coach of Peregrin Touk, who finished 17th overall last season, to unpack what it takes to compete at the very top level of AFL Fantasy.

We dive into Sam’s approach to team structure, trade strategy, and how he navigates key decision points throughout the season (like all the carnage we have seen).

From handling early round chaos to executing upgrades at the right time, this episode is packed with insights into how elite coaches think.

Sam also shares his thoughts on player selection, managing risk versus reward, and how to separate your team from the pack while still staying competitive. We break down current season trends, discuss key players, and explore what moves coaches should be considering right now.

We also put your listener questions to Sam, getting his insights on key trade targets and strategies heading into the mid-season bye rounds.

If you’re looking to sharpen your strategy, gain an edge, and learn from one of the best, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Round 7 is here and the season just keeps getting interesting, the boys break down everything you need to know heading into the next rolling lockout.

We review Round 6, covering our scores, ranking movements and where our teams sit as upgrade season ramps up. From there, we hand out Brownlow votes, call out the biggest flops of the week, and reflect on some trades that didn’t quite go to plan.

We also run through the key trade trends across the competition, the most traded in and out players, and what moves you should be considering as cash generation slows and upgrades become crucial.

With injuries continuing to hit hard, we break down all the latest news and what it means for your team heading into Round 7.

We wrap things up with our trades for the week and finish with Just the Tips as we preview every game for Round 7.

Tune in now and get set before the next lockout.

Be sure to checkout a special episode interviewing Sam of Peregrin Touk, this episode will be released shortly after this Round 7 Preview as we get insights from a coach who made it all the way to 2nd, and finished 17th overall last season.