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 - North Melbourne Kangaroos Preview
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We’re nearing the pointy end of our AFL Fantasy team previews and this episode turns the spotlight on North Melbourne, a side that’s quickly becoming one of the most fantasy relevant teams heading into the 2026 season.
The Kangaroos showed clear signs of growth in 2025, building around a talented young core and finally starting to translate development into performance. From a fantasy perspective, there’s plenty to like, with multiple players capable of delivering value across different price points and positions.
We break down North Melbourne’s season, list changes and overall trajectory, dive into Harry Sheezel’s midfield role and elite Fantasy ceiling, assess under performers and injury concerns, and identify the boom players and breakout candidates who could shape fantasy teams this year.
We also unpack value defenders, rookie options, ruck strategy, and lock in our ultimate Kangaroos picks before debating where North sit on the 2026 ladder.
With a friendly early draw and genuine upside across the list, the big question remains, how many Kangaroos are you starting with in 2026?
