It's time again for the long, meaty Midfielders pre-season review. In an episode overflowing with honourable mentions, Jono, Mel and Liam work their way through the Top 8 (+1) elite mids, the underpriced premos, the midpricers and the all important rookies, of which there are quite a few to choose from across the midfield line. 

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

Midfielders Review: 0:00 - 3:08

Predicted Top 8 for 2026: 3:09 - 24:40

Underpriced Premiums: 24:41 - 33:20

Mid-Price Madness: 33:21 - 46:46

Rookies to watch: 46:47 - 53:29

Final Thoughts and Strategy: 53:30 - 56:37

 

It's time again for the long, meaty Midfielders pre-season review. In an episode overflowing with honourable mentions, Jono, Mel and Liam work their way through the Top 8 (+1) elite mids, the underpriced premos, the midpricers and the all important rookies, of which there are quite a few to choose from across the midfield line.&nbsp;
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
Midfielders Review: 0:00 - 3:08 Predicted Top 8 for 2026: 3:09 - 24:40 Underpriced Premiums: 24:41 - 33:20 Mid-Price Madness: 33:21 - 46:46 Rookies to watch: 46:47 - 53:29 Final Thoughts and Strategy: 53:30 - 56:37
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The Official AFLW Fantasy Podcast, brought to you by Free Kick

The Official AFLW Fantasy Podcast, brought to you by Free Kick

AFLW Midfielders- Elites, Underpriced Premiums and Rookies to watch!

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

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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

Free Kick's Liam, Mel, and Willow&nbsp;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.&nbsp;
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 -&nbsp; 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
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Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:&nbsp;RSG4QUJL
Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.&nbsp;
Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at <a href="http://aflwfantasy.afl">http://aflwfantasy.afl</a>

AFLW Rucks : who to pick this season? plus Bulk Listener Q&A!

Free Kick's Liam, Mel, Willow, and Jono caught every AFLW practice match over the weekend and are here to shareall 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

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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

Free Kick's Liam, Mel, Willow, and Jono&nbsp;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&nbsp;
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
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Come and join our open league! Invite link is below + our league code is:&nbsp;RSG4QUJL
Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.&nbsp;
Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at <a href="http://aflwfantasy.afl">http://aflwfantasy.afl</a>

2026 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy Review

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

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.&nbsp;
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

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