Opening Round is here, or as we like to call it, Cheat Code Round! It means we get a look at some potential AFL Fantasy players who we are considering and know what score will be in there to affect the first price change. Calvin, Roy and Warnie chat through who is on the watchlist across the five matches and answer plenty of your questions!
Episode guide
0:00 – Key info ahead of R1
5:30 – Sydney v Carlton Watchlist
8:20 – Gold Coast v Geelong Watchlist
12:55 – GWS v Hawthorn Watchlist
15:20 – Brisbane v Western Bulldogs Watchlist
19:45 – St Kilda v Collingwood Watchlist
22:00 – Questions from social media – follow @AFLFantasy on X, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.
37:05 – Last minute tips
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