New rules introduced are making projections for the rucks a little tricky this year. From Classic to Draft, we are unsure of how things will play out … Calvin, Roy and Warnie make their predictions and get Fantasy Freako from Champion Data to give his take on what the stats say. The Traders chat through options for the salary cap game and then rank the top 15 rucks and give tips for Draft Day.
Register now at fantasy.afl.com.au to start playing!
Episode guide
0:30 – First take on the new ruck rules.
4:30 – Fantasy Freako on the rucks.
18:00 – Roy’s Rollin’ 22
22:40 – Classic ruck options.
31:15 – R3 strategy.
36:40 – Drafting the top 15 rucks.
45:10 – Questions from social media – follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
– – – –
Find more from Roy, Calvin and Warnie.
Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders.
Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.
Find the podcast
Recent Comments
on Fantasy Midfielders: Under-priced guns and rookies – Ep. 837: “Roy, ya gotta start callin’ it “Rolling 23”” Feb 10, 12:41
on Early Best 23s: “Great resource to have this in the one spot for comparison -with thanks. Getting very mixed messages with Sam Grlj…” Feb 9, 23:16
on Hawthorn – Brad Klibansky’s AFL Fantasy Picks: “He will likely be in the mix for a spot in the 23 but too risky to start with. Newcombe,…” Feb 9, 19:33
on My Team 2026: Pre-Praccy Games: “Each to their own! We’ll keep producing stuff across here, AFL website and our Patreon (as well as social). Our…” Feb 9, 17:45
Podcasts
The Preseason
Early Best 23s
The Season
AFL Fantasy Factory 2026
The Preseason
AFL Fantasy open for 2026
The Preseason
A deep dive on the new ruck rules
