Trade period takes, Fantasy off-season news – Ep. 543

It’s the first day of the pre-season for the boys, but training hasn’t started! It’s a meet the coach and BBQ vibe as they run through the happenings of the last couple of months. All the trades are analysed from a Fantasy perspective alongside some news that could shape some of our thinking for 2023.

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Episode guide

2:00 – Could we have five on the bench with no medi-sub?

4:15 – The salary cap is set to increase 5%.

8:00 – With FWD status, Tim Taranto would be a must-have in Classic.

13:50 – Watch Darcy Tucker over the pre-season as he has 20+ points upside.

16:45 – Where does Tanner Bruhn fit in at the Cats?

20:15 – “I’m a fan … a first round draft pick” – Roy is keen on Will Setterfield‘s scoring ability.

22:55 – How much upside is there for Jason Horne-Francis?

25:20 – What does 2023 hold for Brodie Grundy?

29:30 – Is Darcy Cameron an option now?

33:15 – As he only averaged 66 last season, Jacob Hopper will be a Draft sleeper.

38:10 – Josh Dunkley is likely to hold FWD status and will be a full-time midfielder at the Lions.

43:40 – Tom Mitchell is the most relevant Fantasy move of the trade period.

48:10 – Does the Bulldogs’ recruitment of Rory Lobb affect Tim English?

50:20 – Is Lloyd Meek now Hawthorn’s No. 1 ruck?

54:00 – Rucks are set to be an issue in 2023. Who does Roy name as his top two?

56:30 – “He’s the one” – Which Dog benefits from Dunkley leaving?

59:45 – Can James Worpel be relevant again?

1:01:45 – Jayden Short will benefit from the Tigers’ inclusions as he’ll move back to defence.

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