Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy Podcast

The whole gang are back together again, with Mel (the Everyday Man) returning after their annual mid-AFLW season holiday. The team debate whether it is indeed upgrade season, and have a laugh over the first Spice Rankings of the year. Episode Guide 0:00 - 17:57: Introduction & Shipping Report 17:58 - 20:59: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 21:00 - 29:11: Upgrade season analysis 29:12 - 47:11: Time to move them on 47:12 - 1:06:38 Spice Rankings 1:06:39 - 1:08:58: Captain's Corner 1:08:59 - 1:15:02: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL 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 on Twitter/X Spaces with Liam and Jono 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: RSG4QUJL

The Free Kick gang of Willow , Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the third round of the season, and heading into Round 4. Episode Guide 0:00 - 11:25: Introduction & Shipping Report 11:26 - 14:15: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 14:16 - 38:23: The new '21 Jump Sheet' 38:24 - 44:35: Trade Strategy Thoughts 44:36 - 59:31: "Believe It or Not?" 59:32 - 1:01:16: Captain's Corner 1:01:17 - 1:08:14: Listener Questions 1:08:15 - 1:13:15: Trade Plans & Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL 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 on Twitter with Liam, Bails from the Fantasy Fanatics Podcast, and Jake from Hot Chat, r 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: RSG4QUJL

The Free Kick gang of Willow , Liam and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the second round of the season, and heading into Round 3. Episode Guide 0:00 - 2:34: Introduction 2:34 - 10:07: Shipping Report 10:07 - 11:36: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 11:36 - 21:21: "What Have We Learned So Far?" 21:21 - 27:42: "Believe It or Not?" Defenders 27:42 - 35:01: "Believe It or Not?" Midfielders 35:01 - 38:14: "Believe It or Not?" Rucks 38:14 - 43:38: "Believe It or Not?" Forwards 43:38 - 55:49: Rookies: Who Can We "Trust"? 55:49 - 57:12: Captain's Corner 57:12 - 1:06:11: Listener Questions 1:06:11 - 1:09:08: Trade Plans 1:09:08 - 1:11:21: Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL 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 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 2. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL

The Free Kick gang of Liam , Willow , and Jono get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics, the top trade targets, and all the AFLW Fantasy news coming out of the first round of the season, and heading into Round 2. Episode Guide 0:00 - 2:40: Introduction 2:41 - 12:10: Shipping Report 12:11 - 13:37: Watch and Wait Scoreboard 13:38 - 13:44 "The Kids Are Alright" - Rookie Analysis 13:45 - 22:04: Rookie Defenders 22:05 - 27:47: Rookie Midfielders 27:48 - 31:03: Rookie Rucks 31:04 - 38:13: Rookie Forwards 38:14 - 48:27: "Believe It or Not?" Defenders 48:28 - 57:40: "Believe It or Not?" Midfielders 57:41 - 58:49: "Believe It or Not?" Rucks 58:50 - 1:13:20: "Believe It or Not?" Forwards 1:13:21 - 1:14:40: Captain's Corner 1:14:41 - 1:17:30: Trade Plans 1:17:30 - 1:19:25: Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL 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

As the final lockout of the 2026 AFLW Fantasy approaches, the Free Kick gang run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before Round One (or at least the rest of it) including: some highly owned injured players some unique players to consider heading into Round One the most important rookies to be starting the best Captains to run with in 2026 The gang then went about drafting a collective 'Free Kick' team for 2026, where each host gets a chance to pick their favourite options under the salary cap! Episode Guide 00:00 - Introduction & Review of St Kilda v Carlton 06:08 - AFLW Injury List & the flow on effects 15:55 - Unique players to consider in 2026 22:21 - Key rookies to start with 25:06 - Captains Call 26:59 - Deciding on a Free Kick team name 29:52 - Drafting the Free Kick collective team 46:30 - Discussing players that missed the cut 51:54 - Outro ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL 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, on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the first game of the 2026 season, the weekend's confirmed squads, and all your biggest questions and conundrums before the start of the split Round 1. Follow us on Twitter/Instagram @freekickwpod Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL

It was a near flawless year for the rampaging Roos in 2026 as they stormed to their second consecutive premiership in an unbeaten season. As good teams do they continued to evolve their powerhouse machine, and a big part of that was unearthing the talent of Blaithin Bogue who was All-Australian in her first season of AFLW! Liam was lucky enough to have a chat with her about her career and how the Kangaroos plan to continue their dominance into a third season! North Melbourne Preview: 0:00 - 5:26 Blaithin Bogue Interview: 5:26 - 22:26 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 22:26 - 43:42 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - North Melbourne Preview (00:05:26) - Blaithin Bogue interview (00:22:26) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

Brisbane, long one of the league's best teams, took the long way around in 2025 and started the season slow and with a losing record going into Round 6. Their string of victories gave rise to another Grand Final season, and a few key fantasy breakouts. Liam and Jono are on to break down their chances to once again be a source of much success (and scoring), alongside a high octane chat between Willow and gun inside midfielder Belle Dawes! Brisbane Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 5:52 Bella Dawes Interview: 5:53 - 15:49 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 15:50 - 35:54 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

Melbourne Demons rocketed up the ladder for an impressive come back to finals in 2025, and finished off the season with a nail-bitting performance against the unstoppable Kangaroos, where they were genuine contenders for the first three quarters. The Demons will be coming in 2026 with a new coach for the first time in 10 seasons, and Willow sits down with Shelley Heath to hear all about it! Melbourne Preview: 0:00 - 3:13 Shelley Heath Interview: 3:14 - 17:01 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 17:02 - 32:28 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Melbourne Preview (00:03:14) - Shelley Heath interview (00:17:02) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

The Hawks backed up their 2024 rise with yet another top four finish last season. But after yet another straight set finals exit and a different cast of players to select from in 2026, coach Daniel Webster has his work cut out for him to keep the Hawks at the top! Listen in as Willow chats with Jenna Richardson about Hawthorn's "elephant under the carpet", plus Jono and Liam discuss the top 5 Fantasy picks. Hawthorn Preview: 0:00 - 6:04 Jenna Richardson Interview: 6:05 - 18:18 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:19 - 32:36 ----------------------------- 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Hawthorn Preview (00:06:05) - Jenna Richardson Interview (00:18:19) - Top Fantasy Picks

Free Kick's Liam, Mel , and Willow are on board to deliver the final position preview of the 2026 preseason, covering the rucks. They cover the predicted top scorers, the options who could challenge them, and dive into the top rookies! Also, they answer a truckload of questions from our loyal listeners as we navigate the final days before the start of the AFLW Fantasy season. Episode Guide Intro: 00:00 - 2:25 Rucks Top 3 Rucks and Premium Ruck Strategy: 2:56 - 11:46 The Chasing Pack: 11:47 - 17:35 The Rookies Rucks : 17:36 - 32:58 Listener Questions Game Mechanics: 32:59 - 34:42 St Kilda vs Carlton Strategy: 34:43 - 37:53 Marvel Games = Scoring?: 37:54 - 4 0:22 Team Structure Questions: 40:23 - 45:50 Draft Class Weakness: 45:51 - 47:36 Zippy Fish and Daisy D'Arcy concerns: 47:37 - 51:52 Rookie Ruck Structure?: 51:53 - 53:50 Who are the premium Defenders?: 53:51 - 55:05 Emonson vs Cowcher vs Cash: 55:06.- 56:15 Hatchard vs Rowbottom value: 55:16 - 57:53 Hosts' Preferred Midfield Structure: 57:54 - 1:00:40 Michaela Bowen: 1:00:41 - 1:02:13 Toogood or Richards: 1:02:14 - 1:03:50 Pick your poison: 1:03:51 - 1:12:39 Upcoming episodes and "Add a Celebrity" Function: 1:12:40 - 1:15:40 Wrap: 1:15:41 - 1:16:55 ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL 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

Carlton were the biggest surprise packet of the 2025 season, playing exciting footy to blast their way to the preliminary finals. The Blues were lead by a raft of exciting youngsters who lead the way up forward, while their Irish players stoof up in a big way to announce the club as a serious threat. Continuing the Irish theme, Mel was lucky enough to interview up-and-coming Irish star Aisling Reidy, getting the inside goss on the club and how they will be looking to maintain the rage in 2026! Carlton Preview: 0:00 - 6:46 Aisling Reidy interview: 6:46 - 22:11 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 22:11 - 37:50 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Carlton Preview (00:06:46) - Aisling Reidy interview (00:22:11) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

The Adelaide Crows have been the most successful team in AFLW history, but in 2025 the surging pack seemed to catch up with them. Their list remains formidable despite several big name departures/absences, yet all eyes will beon how new coach Ryan Davis' arrival will shape the clubs' fortunes. The Crows will be eager to return to the upper echelons of the competition, and to hear how Jono was lucky enough to sit down with former skipper Sarah Allan to get all the insights! Adelaide Preview: 0:00 - 4:39 Sarah Allan interview: 4:39 - 21:14 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 21:14 - 37:08 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Adelaide Preview (00:04:39) - Sarah Allan interview (00:21:14) - Top 5 Fantasy picks

Free Kick's Liam, Mel, Willow , 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! Episode Guide Intro: 00:00 - 1:49 Collingwood vs West Coast: 1:50 - 9:41 Sydney vs Hawthorn: 9:42 - 15:46 Essendon vs North Melbourne: 15:47 - 21:29 Melbourne vs Port Adelaide: 21:30 - 28:36 Gold Coast vs Carlton: 28:27 - 35:56 Richmond vs Fremantle: 35:57 - 41:54 Adelaide vs St Kilda: 41:55 - 48:25 Geelong vs Brisbane: 48:26 - 53:29 GWS vs Western Bulldogs: 53:30 - 1:00:08 Fantasy squad changes: 1:00:09 - 1:01:25 Wrap: 1:01:26 - 1:03:45 ----------------------- Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is: RSG4QUJL 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:50) - Collingwood vs West Coast (00:09:42) - Sydney vs Hawthorn (00:15:47) - Essendon vs North Melbourne (00:21:30) - Melbourne vs Port Adelaide (00:28:27) - Gold Coast vs Carlton (00:35:57) - Richmond vs Fremantle (00:41:54) - Adelaide vs St Kilda (00:48:26) - Geelong vs Brisbane (00:53:30) - GWS vs Western Bulldogs (01:00:08) - Fantasy Squad Changes (01:01:25) - Wrap

After a down year for Geelong in 2025, all signs are pointing up for the news coming into this new season, with a brand new coaching staff headed by ex-Melbourne premiership coach Mick Stinear looking to usher in a new era of successful footy. That Cats already sport one of the league's best midfields, but to unpack how the rest of the side will develop under a new coach (and develop into fantasy options), Liam and Mel's chat is supplemented by Willow's interview with Kate Surman Geelong Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 3:44 Kate Surman Interview: 3:45 - 18:41 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 18:42 - 35:35 Original Kate Surman Interview: https://free-kick-the-fantasyw-podcast.castos.com/episodes/geelong-aflw-fantasy-preview-2023-ft-kate-surman 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Geelong Intro and Stats Preview (00:03:45) - Kate Surman Interview (00:18:42) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

The Essendon Bombers had a second year in a row impacted by injury, as they struggled to get their best players on the park all at once. That does mean that there are a handful of Dons who should grace our fantasy sides in 2026! Listen in to Mel and Liam chat through it all, and Willow sitting down with young gun Georgia Gee! Essendon Intro and Stats Preview: 0:00 - 5:05 Georgia Gee Interview: 5:06 - 14:47 Top 5 Fantasy Picks: 14:48 - 32:13 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - Essendon Intro and Stats Preview (00:05:03) - Georgia Gee Interview (00:14:48) - Top 5 Fantasy Picks

Next up in our position analysis is the goalkicking, excitement machines that are AFLW Forwards. Liam, Willow and Jono discuss the incredible options to pick in 2026, starting off with a Predicted Top 6 forwards, some underpriced premiums, the midpricers and of course the all important rookies. 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 Forwards Review: 0:00 - 2:55 Predicted Top 6 for 2026: 2:56 - 17:59 Underpriced Premiums: 18:00 - 31:25 Mid-Price Madness: 31:26 - 41:30 Rookies to watch: 41:31 - 53:07 Final Thoughts and Strategy: 53:08 - 56:56 Chapters (00:00:00) - Forwards Review (00:02:56) - Predicted Top 6 for 2026 (00:18:00) - Underpriced Premiums (00:31:26) - Mid-Price Madness (00:46:47) - Rookies to watch (00:53:08) - Final Thoughts & Strategy