We’ve reached 300 episodes!

To celebrate, Heff and Kaes look back at how The Keeper League began, the moments that made it feel real and what the podcast has meant to them over the years.

They reveal their top five “My Boys”, revisit their best and worst calls, debate the quintessential Keeper League player and induct the inaugural members of the Keeper League Hall of Fame.

We’ll also briefly review Round 20 before getting to listener questions, messages and special appearances from friends of the show.

Thank you to every listener, member, guest and supporter who helped us reach 300 episodes!

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This week Heff is joined by Matty D’Sena to review Round 19 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

James Worpel made an immediate impact in his return to Geelong’s side, scoring 102 from 24 disposals, six tackles and a goal. With Mitch Knevitt and Jack Bowes omitted, Tanner Bruhn injured and Max Holmes sidelined, has Worpel done enough to hold his spot and re-establish himself as a reliable fantasy option?

Jhye Clark also caught the eye with 98 points in a new role across half-back. After collecting 25 disposals and nine marks, we assess whether the role can stick and if the former top-10 pick should be back on the radar in keeper leagues.

Nick Bryan finally delivered the ruck performance coaches have been waiting for, producing 111 points from 17 disposals, 31 hitouts and two goals. With his time on ground increasing, are we beginning to see signs of a genuine fantasy breakout?

We also work through plenty of other names worth monitoring, including Bailey Scott, Jay Polkinghorne, Campbell Lake, Cooper Harvey, Noah Mraz, Oliver Francou and more.

As always, it’s about working out what’s real, what’s role-driven, and what’s just a one-week spike.

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This week Heff is joined by Warnie (Traders and DT Talk) to review Round 18 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

Ed Allan is one of the biggest stories of the round and has officially entered 2G4P territory. After continuing to show promising signs at AFL level, we discuss his role, scoring potential and whether he can become a reliable fantasy option rather than another short-term tease. With Allan attracting more waiver claims than any other available player this week, how aggressively should coaches be pursuing him?

Rory Lobb is back on the fantasy radar thanks to his move into the ruck. The “Ruck Lobbster” role has given him a clear scoring boost, but how long will it last, and what happens when the Western Bulldogs’ other ruck options return? We assess whether he is worth a significant waiver bid and whether he can be trusted on the field.

Jacob van Rooyen also demands attention following his six-goal performance. While the ceiling was impressive, key forwards can be difficult to rely on in fantasy. We look at whether his recent form makes him a genuine option or whether he is better used as a matchup-dependent streamer.

We also work through the other popular names on this week’s waiver wire, including Rhylee West, Joel Fitzgerald, Mason Wood, Cameron Zurhaar, Harry Morrison, Flynn Riley, Marcus Herbert, Riley Hardeman, Will Brodie, Matthew Cottrell, Luke Nankervis and more.

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This week Heff is joined by Jake from Hat Chat to review Round 17 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

Zeke Uwland was the headline act of the round, exploding for a massive 146 points for Gold Coast. With 32 disposals, 16 marks and a half-back role that looks to suit him perfectly, owners are finally being rewarded. We dig into whether this role is here to stay, what the Rioli injury means, and whether the Gulden comparisons are starting to make sense.

Karl Worner was another huge story after putting up 108 points for Fremantle. With 29 disposals, 10 marks and a role across half-back that continues to deliver, he has officially hit 2G4P territory. We discuss whether he has become a genuine fieldable defender and what his strong recent form means for keeper league coaches.

Beau Addinsall was another exciting name from the Suns, scoring 86 from just 67% time on ground. He ran through the midfield, looked comfortable at the level, and appears to be making the most of his opportunity. We look at where he sits compared to the other young Gold Coast options and whether coaches should be getting on board.

There’s also plenty more to get through, including Oliver Francou, Noah Mraz, Jacob van Rooyen, Cooper Harvey, Jagga Smith, Edward Allan, Mattaes Phillipou, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Patrick Dangerfield, Ned Moyle and more.

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This week Heff is joined by original co-host of The Keeper League Podcast, Kaes, to review Round 16 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

Sam Cumming was one of the most encouraging names of the round after spending the day in the Richmond midfield. With 21 CBAs and an 83-point score, he’s starting to look like a genuine fantasy player of the future. We discuss whether this is the start of something coaches can properly buy into, or if we still need to see a bit more.

Josh Lai also caught the eye for Port Adelaide. He hasn’t quite put the fantasy numbers together yet, but there are signs there. With 10 marks from just 13 disposals, he showed he can intercept and find the ball in the right spots, so we look at whether there’s something developing from a keeper league point of view.

Zeke Uwland put up his best score of the season for Gold Coast, finishing with 86 from a half-back role. It was his first score above 70 for the year, so we dig into whether the role has changed, whether the score is repeatable, and what to make of his upcoming matchup against Collingwood.

There’s also plenty more to get through, including Rhyan Mansell, Cooper Harvey, Patrick Retschko, Cooper Trembath, Billy Wilson, Sam Durham, Karl Worner, Blake Hardwick, James Rowbottom and more.

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This week Heff is joined by Aaron Bryans from Grandstand SA to review Round 15 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

Jai Murray was one of the big names of the round after another eye-catching performance for Adelaide. With the Crows continuing to give us plenty to think about from a fantasy point of view, we look at whether Murray’s role and scoring are starting to become something coaches can properly buy into.

Luke Nankervis also put his hand up again, giving fantasy coaches another Crows-related headache to sort through. He’s shown enough to be on the radar, but we discuss whether this is a short-term spike, a role worth trusting, or something that could have longer-term keeper league appeal.

Mark Keane is another one we need to talk about after scoring well in his first game back from injury. He’s a key defender, which always makes him a bit harder to trust in fantasy, but he has put up good scores in the past, so it’s tempting. We discuss whether there’s enough there to take the punt, or if coaches should be careful chasing points in that type of role.

There’s also plenty more to get through, including Hugo Hall-Kahan, Cooper Trembath, Tom Brown, Beau Addinsall, James Trezise, Max Michalanney, Neil Erasmus, Darcy Byrne-Jones, Blake Acres and more.

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This week Heff is joined by Zanks to review Round 14 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

Tyler Sonsie was one of the standout names of the round after putting up 98 points against Brisbane. With Richmond continuing to throw up useful scores from wing and half-forward types, we look at whether Sonsie’s role is something coaches can actually trust, or if this is another Tigers spike that might be hard to rely on.

Hugo Hall-Kahan also impressed again for Adelaide, scoring 75 from 23 disposals in just his second game. He looked clean with ball in hand, used it well going inside 50, and appears to have found a role that could build nicely from here. We discuss what that means for his fantasy value, and whether he can become more than just a short-term watch.

Joel Fitzgerald was the debut demon after scoring 83 in his first game for Melbourne. With Caleb Windsor out, Fitzgerald stepped straight into the midfield mix, attended 14 CBAs and found 26 disposals in an impressive first-up performance. We discuss whether that role can hold when Windsor returns, or if this was more of a short-term opportunity created by Melbourne’s current injuries.

There’s also plenty more to get through, including Tom Blamires, Cooper Harvey, Zac Taylor, Sam Banks, Jai Murray, Logan McDonald, Joe Richards, Shannon Neale, Ned Moyle and more.

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This week Heff is joined by Matty D’Sena to review Round 13 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

Daniel Curtin was one of the big talking points of the round after producing his best score since returning to the Adelaide side. This week, he started on the wing before spending more time behind the ball, where he was able to take marks and get involved. We discuss whether this is the start of something more relevant, and whether there’s any chance he eventually works his way into an inside midfield role.

Will Setterfield also put up a ton for Essendon, continuing a strong run since coming back into the side. With his role looking more inside than wing-based at the moment, we look at whether he’s worth holding, or whether this is the perfect time for draft and keeper league coaches to sell high.

Patrick Voss was the big score that would have hurt plenty of coaches on the weekend, finishing with 20 disposals, 10 marks and four goals. Key forwards can be hard to trust, but with Fremantle flying, we discuss whether Voss is more than just a one-week spike and how streamable he is in the right matchups.

We also dig into Patrick Dangerfield’s big game, Sam De Koning’s ruck role, Connor O’Sullivan officially becoming 2G4P, Blake Acres putting himself back on the radar, Neil Erasmus getting more midfield time, Jack Bowes continuing to score when selected, and Hugo Hall-Kahan as another name worth watching.

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This week Heff is joined by Jordy D’Sena to review Round 12 of the 2026 AFL Fantasy season from a draft and keeper league perspective.

Billy Wilson was one of the big stories of the round after producing another strong score in what looks like a fantasy-friendly half-back role. With Carlton giving him kick-ins and enough ball use behind the play, we break down whether this is something that can stick, or whether draft and keeper league coaches need to be careful before getting too carried away.

Blake Acres also returned to the Carlton side and immediately put himself back on the radar. He has been a proven 75-80 average type in the past, and with injuries opening up opportunities, we discuss whether he’s worth a waiver look and what his role might look like moving forward.

Pete Ladhams reminded everyone why he’s always worth streaming when he gets the solo ruck role. With Brodie Grundy out, One Week Pete delivered again, and we look at just how useful he can be in the right matchup, even if the opportunity might only be short-term.

We also dig into the other big scores, waiver targets and role changes from the round, with plenty of names to discuss including Patrick Voss, Rory Lobb, Jack Silvagni, Lachie Cowan, Jye Amiss, Toby Bedford, Harry Kyle, Cameron Nairn and Saad El-Hawli.

Plus, we take a look at the mid-season draftees and discuss which players could have fantasy relevance in draft and keeper leagues moving forward.

As always, it’s about working out what’s real, what’s role-driven, and what’s just a one-week spike.

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Nathan O’Driscoll was one of the big stories of the round after producing the first strong score of his AFL season. It was the kind of performance that makes draft and keeper league coaches take notice, but with such a small sample size, we break down whether there’s something Fantasy-relevant here or whether we need to see a bit more before getting too carried away.

Finn O’Sullivan has been showing signs all season, and Round 11 was another reminder of why he’s a name worth tracking in keeper leagues. The talent has been obvious, but we discuss how the role, scoring and opportunity are coming together, and whether he’s starting to move from long-term watchlist player into someone who can help sooner rather than later.

Phoenix Gothard also popped up with a big score, and while it might end up being more of a one-off than a true breakout, performances like this are still worth digging into. We look at what worked, whether there’s any role change behind it, and how seriously keeper league coaches should take it.

We also dig into the other big scores, waiver targets and role changes from the round, with plenty of names to discuss beyond the headline trio.

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James Trezise was one of the big stories of the round after his 108 against St Kilda. He found plenty of the footy in defence, taking 11 marks from 24 disposals, and with Essendon up next, there could be another friendly matchup on the way. The role looks nice, but we break down whether this is a proper keeper league play or just a spike in the right conditions.

Mac Andrew is right back in the conversation after another strong score, going 85 against Port Adelaide in a friendly matchup for key defenders. His ruck time has dropped with Witts and Moyle both in the side, but the defensive role is still producing, with Mac now averaging 93.7 across his last three and 88 across his last five. We discuss whether he’s becoming a genuine B2P option, not just a 2G4P streamer.

Matthew Carroll had his breakout game on the wing for Carlton, finishing with 16 disposals, 10 marks, 3 goals and 96 AFL Fantasy points at 100% disposal efficiency. It was a really clean performance in a role that can score when things fall his way, but the big question is whether he can back it up and become a genuine draft and keeper league option.

We also dig into the other big scores, waiver targets and role changes from the round, including Oisin Mullin, Sullivan Robey, Billy Wilson, Jack Ison, Jack Macrae, Tom McCartin, Will Setterfield, Shannon Neale, Ben Miller, Will Hayward, Bailey J. Williams, Jack Carroll, Lachie Cowan, Karl Worner, Harley Reid, Kade Chandler and more.

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