Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcast

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 7. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

Along with Ebony Marinoff's triumphant return to the top of the averages, it was Kiara Bowers' turn to remind coaches why she is the original AFLW Fantasy superstar. All the big names shone across the weekend, so how do we fit them all into our teams? Join the team this week as Will's return sparks plenty of conversations about risky trade plans, as Free Kick break down all the hot topics and lessons learned at the half way point of the season.    Episode guide:  0:00 - Introduction 2:03 - Shipping Report 12:20 - Watch and Wait Scoreboard 15:03 - What Have We Learned So Far? 
 28:35 - Timely Trade Targets To Take Time Towards 31:27 - Is Goodwin the new premium defender option? 36:08 - Will decides to get in his quota of Ally Anderson mentions 45:25 - Earn and Churn 53:04 - Free Kick andswer your listener questions 60:35 Captains Corner 62:48 - Trade Plans 67:30 - Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite l...

The return of the fantasy superstar Ebony Marinoff to the upper echelon of fantasy scoring set the tone for a very high scoring Round 5.  To break down the hottest topics ahead of Round 6, a skeleton crew of Liam and Jono were joined by second-time guest DC from men's Fantasy podcast 'Hat Chat'! Episode guide:  0:00 - Introduction2:20- Shipping Report10:10 - Watch and Wait Scoreboard11:44 - Which defenders need to go?16:48 - Koenen and Paxy going in the wrong direction20:04 - Which mids need trading? 22:10 - DC talks about Centra strategies23:20 - Forwards in need of the flick24:25 - Liam's thoughts on Zanker25:55 - Stone's throw out of our teams per Jono?28:30 - Round 6 Trade targets 31:21 - Midfield upgrade strategy discussion36:02 - AAnderson & Molloy OR Garner and Toogood?37:19 - Can Jono convince you to trade for Garner?40:40 - Liam's Ella Envy43:09 - Defender targets 45:16 - DC preference for Shelly Heath?49:17 - Who are the best rookie targets?53:43 - Q&A58:59 - Captains Corner1:01:39 - Trade Plans1:06:38 - Outro Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: X4NB381I Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.  Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 5. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

Round 4 saw the AFLW Fantasy community struck down by the first late withdrawal of the season - popular cash generator Tessa Boyd missing her clash with Collingwood with back spasms. There were also a few surprising 100+ scores, some new roles to decipher, and a couple of disppointing rookies signalling their time to leave our squads.  Round 5 is the beginning of upgrade season, so the gang spent a lot of time talking about how to navigate some of the most highly owned players: do we hold, do non-owners target, or is it time to trade out? Listen in to find out Liam, Will, and Jono's thoughts for the week! Episode guide:  0:00 - Introduction3:14 - Shipping Report11:17 - Watch and Wait Scoreboard13:39 - Upgrade season13:55 - What is will doing about Ebony Marinoff15:57 - Is Jono ticking off trading Zippy Fish? 17:16 - Jess Rentsch now a thorn in our sides18:46 - Georgie Prespakis and Zarlie Goldsworthy21:30 - Charlie Thomas the upgrade target vs Bre Koenen?25:05 - Strom time is now27:01 - Jono weighs up Stone and Bogue30:02 - Round 5 Trade Targets 35:40 - Now is the moment for Niamh McLaughlin41:52 - Can Will convince you to pick Chelsea Randall?47:01 - Dayna Finn and Courtney Rowley spicy zone 51:16 - Rookie Targets1:04:02 - Captains Corner1:05:30 - Trade Plans Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: X4NB381I Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.  Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono, and Mel on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 4 Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

Round 3 had a lot going on, good and bad! The AFLW record for the highest score was broken TWICE (good, unless you're a Fremantle supporter) and amogst others, 2024 Grand Final Best on Ground Jas Garner went down injured (bad). Amongst this chaos the gang chat through their first Sweet 16 for the season, Dr. Will summarises the weekends injuries and we once again debate whether we believe some of these pop scores or not.  Episode guide:  0:00 - 10:07: Introduction10:08 - 11:27: Watch and Wait Scoreboard11:28 - 41:54: Sweet 1641:55 - 53:13: Dr Will's Injury Report53:14 - 1:02:49: Believe it or not1:02:50 - 1:04:20: Captain's Corner 1:04:21 - 1:11:40: Trade Plans Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: X4NB381I Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.  Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono, and Mel on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of Round 3 Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

The gang get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics coming into Round 3! Episode guide:  0:00 - 5:57: Introduction 5:58 - 16:12: Shipping Report 16:13 - 17:47: Watch and Wait Scoreboard (*correction: par score was 1,520)17:48 - 29:25: Fantasy Strategy 29:26 - 47:17: "Believe It or Not?"47:18 - 57:02: "The Kids Are Alright"57:03 - 1:01:48: Captain's Corner 1:01:49 - 1:07:47: Trade Plans Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: X4NB381I Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.  Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl

The gang get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics coming into Round 2! Episode guide:  0:00 - 3:02: Introduction 3:02 - 10:41: Shipping Report 10:41 - 12:49: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 12:49 - 21:09: "The New Normal" 21:09 - 27:45: "The Kids Are Alright" 27:45 - 50:29: "Believe It or Not?" 50:29 - 52:21: Captain's Corner 52:21 - 60:16: Trade Plans Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: X4NB381I Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.  Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://aflwfantasy.afl

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, and Jono on Twitter breaking down:  - the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday team announcements  - all the hottest topics, questions, and conundrums going into Round 1 Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down:  - our first official team announcements for Round 1  - the first official injury list of 2025  - some of the key questions and conundrums ahead of the first lockout of 2025! Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: CODE: X4NB381I

As the first lockout of the 2025 AFLW Fantasy approaches, Liam and Mel run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before Round 1 including:  the highly owned injured players the best value options in defence and forward how to structure your midfields some of our lowly owned points of difference The gang were also joined by Tom Hales, a member of the AFLW Fantasy Fanatics pod, and 2nd placed finisher in the men's AFL Fantasy competition in 2024, as they go about trying to draft the 'Free Kick Team', where each host gets a chance to pick their favourite options under the salary cap! Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: X4NB381I Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.  Episode Guide 0:00 - 2:20 intro2:21 - 6:40 Injured players with lots of selections6:41 - 8:59 Most unique players9:00 - 10:11 Can we pick Piper Dunlop at R210:12 - 13:29 Value defenders - how many should we pick?13:30 - 16:07 Are there any good mid-priced forwards? 16:08 - 18:05 Is Brooke Tonon going to breakout in Adelaide’s defence?18:06 - 19:54 Is Zippy Fish good enough to be on field?19:55 - 22:19 Liam might pick Georgie Prespakis at m522:20 - 23:30 Who are the premiums mids that Liam and Mel are picking?23:31 - 1:00:48 Drafting a team with Tom Hales1:00:49 - 1:03:59 Pre-Round 1 Admin1:04:00 - 1:05:00 Outro Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:02:20) - Highly selected injured players(00:06:40) - Most unique options(00:09:00) - Can we pick Piper Dunlop at R2(00:10:12) - Value defenders - how many should we pick?(00:13:30) - Are there any good mid-priced forwards?(00:16:08) - Is Brooke Tonon going to breakout in Adelaide’s defence?(00:18:06) - Is Zippy Fish good enough to be on field?(00:19:55) - Liam might pick Georgie Prespakis at m5(00:22:30) - Who are the premiums mids that Liam and Mel are picking?(00:23:31) - Drafting a team with Tom Hales(01:00:49) - Pre-Round 1 Admin(01:03:59) - Outro

The 2024 season was dominated by the Kangaroos, who were undefeated throughout the season on their way to their first ever AFLW flag. Stacked with talent on every line, they will once again be hard to beat in Season 10. Join Jono and Will as they cast their eyes over the reigning premiers and give their insight into who to pay up for in your fantasy team! Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod ---------------- North Melbourne Preview 0:00 - 4:11 Bella Eddey Interview 4:11 - 21:14 Top 5 Fantasy Picks 21:14 - 37:43 Chapters (00:00:00) - North Melbourne Preview(00:04:11) - Bella Eddey Interview(00:21:14) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

The Hawks were the biggest risers in 2024, jumping into the top two on the back of an aggressive gameplan. This season will be 'Hokball's biggest challenge yet, but this young and talented list is up for the fight. Mel and Will look over the Hawthorn list and breakdown the fantasy value at Hawks for 2025! Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod ---------------- Hawthorn Preview 0:00 - 3:35 Laura Elliott Interview 3:35 - 18:32 Top 5 Fantasy Picks 18:32 - 35:27 Chapters (00:00:00) - Hawthorn Preview(00:03:35) - Laura Elliott Interview(00:18:32) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

Liam, Mel and Jono caught every AFLW practice match over the weekend and are here to share all their AFLW Fantasy intel. Listen in as plenty of names get discussed as we piece our teams together over the next week before the first lockout! Follow the Free Kick team on Instagram and Twitter/X to get all the latest AFLW Fantasy info! -------------------- Episode Guide Intro: 00:00 - 1:17 Fremantle vs St Kilda: 1:18 - 8:53  Essendon vs North Melbourne: 8:54 - 16:59 GWS vs Carlton: 16:70 - 24:41 Brisbane vs Sydney: 24:42 - 31:13 Gold Coast vs Geelong: 31:14 - 40:53 West Coast vs Western Bulldogs: 40:54 - 48:50 Adelaide vs Melbourne: 48:51 - 56:36 Hawthorn vs Richmond: 56:37 - 1:06:53 Collingwood vs Port Adelaide: 1:06:54 - 1:16:35 Fantasy squad changes: 1:16:35 - 1:18:04 Wrap: 1:18:05 - 1:18:58   Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:18) - Fremantle vs St Kilda(00:08:53) - Essendon vs North Melbourne(00:17:00) - GWS vs Carlton(00:24:42) - Brisbane vs Sydney(00:31:13) - Gold Coast vs Geelong(00:40:54) - West Coast vs Western Bulldogs(00:48:51) - Adelaide vs Melbourne(00:56:37) - Hawthorn vs Richmond(01:06:54) - Collingwood vs Port Adelaide(01:16:35) - Fantasy Squad Changes(01:18:05) - Wrap

Brisbane have been an AFLW and AFLW Fantasy relevant side for many seasons now, and we expect that to remain into 2025 and beyond as this young, experienced side maintained a largely consistent list into the coming season. Will has a chat with young gun forward Taylor Smith, and Mel and Liam discuss the source of much of the Fantasy exciement for the Lions this season, being the shuffle of players across the mid and backline  Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod ---------------- Brisbane Preview: 0:00 - 2:52 Taylor Smith Interview: 2:53 - 14:22 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 14:23 - 31:28 Chapters (00:00:00) - Brisbane Preview(00:02:53) - Taylor Smith Interview(00:14:23) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Arriving at the Adelaide Crows means that we have arrived at the top 4, and as a gift, this preview allows Liam and Jono another opportunity to wax lyrical about the dominance of Ebony Marinoff. Alongside some analysis of Adelaide's sway of fantasy relevant options for 2025, included is Mel's fascinating interview with Adelaide's #1 ruck Jess Allan, who gives us the low down on how things are shaping up for Doc Clarke's final season at the helm of this perennial ladder topper! Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod ---------------- Adelaide Preview: 0:00 - 4:24 Jess Allan Interview: 4:25 - 24:23 Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  24:24 - 43:46 Chapters (00:00:00) - Adelaide Preview(00:04:25) - Jess Allan Interview(00:24:24) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Our final episode in the Line by Line seires, Liam, Mel and Jono look at a few of the ruck options in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. Picking a ruck can often be the most decisive aspect of your AFLW Fantasy team structure, so do we pay the big bucks for the incredible Mim Strom? Or like previous seasons, are you better off diving down to the rich pool of rookie rucks that could offer substantial value? Follow the Free Kick team on Instagram and Twitter/X to get all the latest AFLW Fantasy info! -------------------- Introduction to the Ruck line: 0:00 - 4:14 Breaking down the Mim Strom decision: 4:15 - 7:42 The Chasing Pack of Premium Rucks: 7:43 - 19:51 Ongoing Ruck Battles & Rookies: 19:52 - 40:58 Wrap: 40:59 - 49:04

Despite some major lift shuffles 2024, Fremantle had an impressive season progressing to the Semis, and will be looking to back it up in Seaosn 2025 with the return of a number of key players from pregnancy and injury. Jono interviews 2024 breakout replacement player Tunishka Kikoak to hear how the Dockers are shaping up, and Mel and Liam have a long debate over the Top 5 Fantasy picks at this fascinating fantasy side. Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod ---------------- Fremantle Preview: 0:00 - 3:35 Tunisha Kikoak Interview: 3:36 - 18:50 Top 5 Fantasy Picks:  18:51 - 37:01 Chapters (00:00:00) - Fremantle Preview(00:03:36) - Tunisha Kikoak Interview(00:18:51) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks