The Lockout Podcast
After the Lockout Podcast's first season in 2024 we are back to preview the 2025 season with Josh, Hawko, Ryan and Croxy for all your AFL Fantasy needs.
We review all the teams in ladder order in reverse for 2025 in the lead up to the start of the 2025 AFL season.
The boys talk about players from a fantasy standpoint who excited them from 2024, and also who they are looking to turn to in 2025.
After we make our way through the whole league, we will run through our Defence, Midfield, Forwards and Rucks and give you insights into who we are finalising in our own teams for 2025.
The Lockout Podcast
AFL Fantasy 2026 - Gold Coast Suns Preview
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Episode 7 and we’re off to the Gold Coast, where after 15 long years the Suns finally cracked September. Under Damien Hardwick they stitched together their most complete AFL season yet, powered by a Fantasy friendly midfield unit and a clear identity that finally held up across four quarters.
We cover the Suns' 2025 campaign, how Rowell bulldozed his way to a Brownlow, how Anderson became the perfect connector, and how five Suns averaged over 90 to make this side Fantasy relevant across every line.
We also unpack one of the wildest list hauls in recent memory: four first round academy talents, Christian Petracca joining for a fresh start, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan landing up north, and club legends David Swallow & Alex Sexton departing. With roles available across the wings and half-back, preseason watch lists matter more than ever for this team.
From booms & busts to breakout calls from the Suns 2025 season and our ultimate Suns Fantasy targets for 2026, we then wrap it up by locking in our 2026 ladder predictions and yes, Croxy finally gets something to smile about.
