Cameron Zurhaar is back on the radar after a big 110 playing across half-back for North Melbourne. The role has been a bit up and down so far, but with 22 disposals, 10 marks and a goal, we ask whether this is the week that makes him a genuine draft and keeper league option again.

Jordan De Goey fell just short of 2G4P status, but his 118 against Geelong was a serious reminder of what he can do in that MID/FWD role. He’s now averaging 95 across his last three, so the big question is whether he’s finally back to being the player fantasy coaches have been waiting on — and whether we can trust his body from here.

Ed Langdon’s season looks to have turned around since the move to half-back. With Salem and Xavier Lindsay out of the side, he’s found a new role and cashed in with 114 from 29 disposals and 10 marks. We discuss whether this is just a short-term fix or a role that could actually stick.

We also dig into the other big performances, role changes and waiver wire names from the round, including Tom Papley, Sam Durham, Bruce Reville, Levi Ashcroft, Connor Budarick, Aliir Aliir, Mac Andrew, Daniel Rioli, Jeremy Howe, Scott Pendlebury, Jake Lever 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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Massimo D’Ambrosio is back on the 2G4P list after another strong score on the wing. It was a friendly matchup, but with three good games in a row, we ask whether he has finally turned a corner and become a legitimate draft and keeper league option again.

Sam Cumming has wasted no time making an impact, going straight into Richmond’s midfield mix and attending 23 centre bounces this week. With Taranto out and Prestia going down early, the opportunity is clearly there — and he now looks like one of the most interesting young names to track moving forward.

Noah Balta might be the wildest talking point of the week, rucking for Richmond and scoring 119 with 20 hit-outs. With DEF/FWD status and Richmond short on ruck options, we discuss whether this is just a short-term fix or something that could actually hold value for fantasy coaches.

We also dig into the other big role changes and waiver wire names from the round, including Kane McAuliffe, Tom Brown, Lincoln McCarthy, Sam Durham, Colby McKercher, Liam Henry, Peter Wright and more.

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Patrick Retschko headlines the week as one of the most important waiver wire moves, backing up his role change with another strong score across halfback. With Richmond committing to that setup and opportunity opening up, this looks like more than a one-week spike — and the competition is starting to react.

Lincoln McCarthy might be the biggest role shift of the round. A move to half back completely flipped his scoring profile, piling on disposals and marks in a way we haven’t seen before. The big question now is whether Brisbane sticks with it, because if they do, this changes everything for his value.

Hugo Garcia has officially arrived as a genuine 2G4P option. The CBAs are there, the confidence is growing, and he’s now producing like a legitimate midfield contributor rather than a fringe piece. This feels like a proper breakout moment rather than a flash in the pan.

Christian Moraes is another one turning heads, stepping into a wing role and delivering immediately. After strong SANFL form, he looks like he belongs at the level and fills a need Port have clearly been searching for. There’s real upside here if the role holds.

Across the board, there are plenty of emerging names putting their hand up — but as always, it’s about working out what’s sustainable and what’s matchup or role-dependent noise.

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Cam Zurhaar headlines the week with a monster performance in a new half-back role, showing just how valuable role shifts can be in keeper formats. It’s not often you see a bull that far from his paddock and rack it up like that, and it’s already sparked plenty of waiver wire movement.

Elijah Tsatas continues his rise since returning to Essendon's side, starting to put it all together with his midfield work. The signs are strong that this is no longer just potential - this could be the breakout stretch.

Miles Bergman looks like he might finally be back. With Port controlling the game and allowing their defenders to accumulate, we saw glimpses of the scoring profile we know he’s capable of. The big question now: is this the turning point or just a one-off?

We also dive into the evolving 2G4P landscape, with more players ticking the boxes and others falling just short. Role changes, CBAs, and team trends are becoming more reliable indicators, and identifying these early is key to staying ahead in keeper leagues.

Across the competition, there’s a growing list of up-and-coming players putting their hand up — whether it’s through increased midfield time, new roles, or simply taking their opportunity. Knowing which of these are real and which are noise is what separates the good teams from the great ones.

And finally… is Andrew Brayshaw no longer too good for the podcast? Find out in this episode.

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Round 5 had Gather Round taking centre stage — and it clearly took its toll. Heff and this week’s guest Checkers jump on after a massive weekend, a little dusty but still ready to break it all down.

On the field, a few standout performances caught the eye. Angus Anderson impressed with a strong debut that immediately puts him on the radar, while Nick Madden made a serious statement in the ruck with a performance that’s sure to get people talking. Bailey J Williams also stood out, capitalising on his opportunity and reminding everyone of the value he can bring in the right setup.

Across the rest of the round, it was another mix of role changes, matchup-driven scores and evolving trends that are starting to shape the early part of the season. There’s still plenty to work through, but the picture is becoming clearer with each passing week.

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Round 4 gave us another big look at how roles are evolving — and a few key storylines that could have serious keeper league implications.

Jacob Farrow headlines the week, with the underage prospect producing his first ton and putting his name firmly on the fantasy radar. It was a glimpse of the ceiling — and a reminder of just how high his long-term value could be.

In Adelaide, the ruck debate looks all but settled. Lachlan McAndrew dominated with a huge performance, while Reilly O’Brien struggled, strengthening the case that McAndrew is now the Crows’ clear No. 1 ruck moving forward.

Tom Sparrow continues to be one of the more interesting fantasy stories early in the season, thriving through increased midfield time despite still holding forward status — a combination that makes him incredibly valuable across draft and keeper formats.

Across the round, we also saw more players push into 2G4P territory, with names like McAndrew, Riley Bice, Bohdi Uwland, Will Powell and Sparrow now ticking that box, while others continue to hover on the edge.

There were big scores in the right roles, a few performances boosted by soft matchups, and more clarity starting to emerge around which trends are real.

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Round 3 delivered some huge fantasy performances and a few key shifts that are starting to shape the season.

Harvey Thomas headlines the week with a ton, continuing a trajectory that now has him firmly on the keeper radar. Josh Treacy delivered a monster performance up forward, while Tom Powell looks set for FWD status — a move that could have implications across draft and keeper leagues.

We also break down Luke Trainor’s standout role in defence, Shai Bolton’s ceiling and consistency concerns, and a range of players building momentum through role changes and favourable matchups.

Across the round, we saw big scores in the right spots, some misleading performances against weaker opposition, and more names pushing into 2G4P consideration.

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Round 2 is in the books and there’s already some huge fantasy storylines starting to take shape across the competition.

On this episode we break down all the key takeaways from the weekend, headlined by a monster performance from Jason Horne-Francis, who looks ready to take his game to another level with increased midfield time.

We also dive into Joel Freijah’s breakout performance, Bodhi Uwland’s massive score off half back, and another strong showing from Josh Treacy as he continues to build towards genuine keeper relevance.

Sam Berry put together one of his best fantasy performances to date, further cementing his importance in Adelaide’s midfield, while a number of role changes and emerging trends are beginning to shape how we view players moving forward.

Across the round we saw inflated scores in certain matchups, key injuries that could open up new opportunities, and more names pushing onto the 2G4P radar.

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The first official AFL Fantasy scoring round of 2026 is in the books and there’s already plenty to unpack.

On this episode we review Round 1 and break down the biggest fantasy takeaways from the weekend, including the hype building around Sam Grlj and Lachie Jaques, two players quickly moving onto the 2G4P radar after strong performances.

We also discuss the monster game from Dylan Stephens, the breakout signs from Riley Bice, and the surprise debut of Milan Murdock, who only signed with West Coast last week but made an immediate impact.

Across the round there were also some interesting role changes, big scores from unexpected names, and early-season dilemmas starting to emerge for keeper league coaches.

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Opening Round is done — and with no AFL Fantasy scoring attached, it was our final chance to get a clean look at roles and usage before the real stuff begins in Round 1.

This week, we break down every Opening Round game and what actually matters for draft and keeper leagues.

Some of the big takeaways:

• Connor Budarick racks up 94 as the Bulldogs’ main distributor out of defence.
• Bailey Humphrey kicks four goals for Gold Coast, showing how damaging he can be even without heavy midfield usage.
• Joe Fonti has a big game off half-back for GWS.
• Justin McInerney explodes for 122 in the same role he finished last season in.
• Tanner Bruhn looks set for a breakout year across half-back for Geelong.
• Marcus Windhager piles on 116 playing across St Kilda’s defence.
• And Dan Houston returns to form against the Saints with a 120.

If you’re preparing for your draft, this episode breaks down the final clues before the season officially begins.

We also answer some listener questions at the end.

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Pre-season 2026 is done — and the second batch of fantasy clues are on the table.

This week we break down every practice match and what matters for draft and keeper leagues heading into the season.

The big headlines:

• Tom Blamires signs as an SSP and immediately impacts across half-back for North.
• Jagga Smith gets declared 2G4P before even debuting.
• Elijah Hollands responds to his re-signing with a 100+ performance.
• Zak Johnson continues to build momentum in a half-back role at Essendon.

From there, we work through every match and every fantasy-relevant performance — midfield usage shifts, CBA trends, half-back distributors, ruck roles, wing rotations and which preseason numbers actually mean something.

Plus listener questions on keeper decisions, prospect rankings (2-year vs 5-year outlooks), waiver sleepers and ruck strategy.

If you’re preparing for draft season or looking to get ahead in your keeper league, this episode sets the table for 2026.

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