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

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The Free Kick gang of&nbsp;Willow, Liam&nbsp;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.
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Episode Guide
0:00 - 2:34: Introduction&nbsp; 2:34 - 10:07: Shipping Report&nbsp; 10:07 - 11:36: Watch and Wait Scoreboard&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 57:12 - 1:06:11: Listener Questions 1:06:11 - 1:09:08: Trade Plans 1:09:08 - 1:11:21: Outro
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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>

Round 3 Preview - Rookie Roulette Strikes Again

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

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam &amp; 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

On Air: Round 2 Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

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

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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

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.
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Episode Guide
0:00 - 2:40: Introduction&nbsp; 2:41 - 12:10: Shipping Report&nbsp; 12:11 - 13:37: Watch and Wait Scoreboard&nbsp; 13:38 - 13:44 "The Kids Are Alright" - Rookie Analysis 13:45 - 22:04: Rookie Defenders&nbsp; 22:05 - 27:47: Rookie Midfielders 27:48 - 31:03: Rookie Rucks&nbsp; 31:04 - 38:13: Rookie Forwards&nbsp; 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&nbsp; 1:14:41 - 1:17:30: Trade Plans 1:17:30 - 1:19:25: Outro
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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>

Round 2 Preview - Ushering In a New Season

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

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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:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>some highly owned injured players</li>
<li>some unique players to consider heading into Round One</li>
<li>the most important rookies to be starting</li>
<li>the best Captains to run with in 2026</li>
</ul>
The gang then went about drafting a collective 'Free Kick' team for 2026,&nbsp;where each host gets a chance to pick their favourite options under the salary cap!
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Episode Guide
00:00 - Introduction &amp; Review of St Kilda v Carlton&nbsp; 06:08 - AFLW Injury List &amp; the flow on effects 15:55 - Unique players to consider in 2026 22:21 - Key rookies to start with&nbsp; 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
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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>

Round 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick Team

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

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam &amp; 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

On Air: St Kilda & Carlton Teams and AFLW Fantasy Hot Topics

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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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

AFLW Forwards - Premiums, Mid-pricers and Rookies to watch!

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

In our first line by line analysis of the year, the team runs you through all you need to know about defenders! Join Mel, Jono and Willow as they discuss all the premium options, who might take your fancy from the mid-pricers, and which rookies to pick from the (admittedly pretty small!) pool available to us!

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Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts. Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message

In our first line by line analysis of the year, the team runs you through all you need to know about defenders! Join Mel, Jono and Willow as they discuss all the premium options, who might take your fancy from the mid-pricers, and which rookies to pick from the (admittedly pretty small!) pool available to us!
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Play the Official AFLW Fantasy game at http://fantasy.afl.com.au/aflw
Follow @AFLFantasy and @FreeKickWPod on twitter to keep up to date with all the AFLW Fantasy news and updates before the season starts.&nbsp;Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this preseason? Drop us a message

AFLW Defenders - Premos, Midpricers and Cash Cows

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