It's not quite panic stations as yet for The Traders in lockout week, but Roy, Calvin and Warnie are scrambling to get their teams ready ahead of Thursday night's first game. They help you get through this week with all the timings and things to know plus talk through possible players and team structure so you can get off to a flying start.

Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au.

Episode guide

1:15 - All the things Fantasy coaches need to know about the week ahead.

5:00 - Fantasy 101 including lockouts, trading and other game mechnics for Classic.

8:20 - Why Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn could gain DPP ahead of round six.

12:00 - The Traders build their backline with their must-haves headed by Elliot Yeo.

15:30 - Reuben Ginbey is the rookie you can comfortable start.

17:30 - Build your midfield around your cash cows such as Will Ashcroft, Cam Mackenzie and Will Phillips.

20:45 - Calvin will be starting Rory Laird even though he's the top priced player. Will the other boys follow?

23:00 - Is James Worpel an option?

29:30 - Set-and-forget is the way to play the rucks with Tim English and Rowan Marshall.

33:15 - Who else could be options at R2?

36:30 - Josh Dunkley is an easy selection for Roy.

39:00 - Calvin is going to take on Errol Gulden whose ownership has rocketed to 37%.

43:00 - There could be a few rookies available in the forward line, but scoring potential appears limited.

46:30 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter, @aflfantasy on Instagram and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

50:20 - Tanner Bruhn versus Tom Powell.

55:00 - Where should you take first year players in a start up keeper league?

1:03:45 - Luke Davies-Uniacke or Stephen Coniglio?

1:08:30 - Who is the best pick as captain this week?

1:11:45 - Can you spend up for Esava Ratugolea on your bench?

1:15:00 -Big predictions from The Traders for 2023.

Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders.

Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook.

Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram.

Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.

It's not quite panic stations as yet for The Traders in lockout week, but Roy, Calvin and Warnie are scrambling to get their teams ready ahead of Thursday night's first game. They help you get through this week with all the timings and things to know plus talk through possible players and team structure so you can get off to a flying start.
<a href="http://fantasy.afl.com.au">Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au</a>.
Episode guide
1:15 - All the things Fantasy coaches need to know about the week ahead.
5:00 - Fantasy 101 including lockouts, trading and other game mechnics for Classic.
8:20 - Why Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn could gain DPP ahead of round six.
12:00 - The Traders build their backline with their must-haves headed by Elliot Yeo.
15:30 - Reuben Ginbey is the rookie you can comfortable start.
17:30 - Build your midfield around your cash cows such as Will Ashcroft, Cam Mackenzie and Will Phillips.
20:45 - Calvin will be starting Rory Laird even though he's the top priced player. Will the other boys follow?
23:00 - Is James Worpel an option?
29:30 - Set-and-forget is the way to play the rucks with Tim English and Rowan Marshall.
33:15 - Who else could be options at R2?
36:30 - Josh Dunkley is an easy selection for Roy.
39:00 - Calvin is going to take on Errol Gulden whose ownership has rocketed to 37%.
43:00 - There could be a few rookies available in the forward line, but scoring potential appears limited.
46:30 - Questions from social media - follow <a href="http://twitter.com/AFLFantasy">@AFLFantasy on Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/AFLFantasy">@aflfantasy on Instagram</a> and like the <a href="http://facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial">Official AFL Fantasy facebook page</a>.
50:20 - Tanner Bruhn versus Tom Powell.
55:00 - Where should you take first year players in a start up keeper league?
1:03:45 - Luke Davies-Uniacke or Stephen Coniglio?
1:08:30 - Who is the best pick as captain this week?
1:11:45 - Can you spend up for Esava Ratugolea on your bench?
1:15:00 -Big predictions from The Traders for 2023.
<a href="http://afl.com.au/fantasy">Head to afl.com.au/fantasy for more content from The Traders</a>.
<a href="http://facebook.com/AFLFantasyOfficial">Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook</a>.
<a href="http://instagram.com/aflfantasy">Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram</a>.
<a href="http://twitter.com/AFLFantasy">Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter</a>.

AFL.com.au's Fantasy experts, Roy, Calvin and Warnie, deliver a podcast full of tips to help you have a successful (and fun) Fantasy season.

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