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 - Rookie and Mid-Priced Shortlist
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Our club specific previews are done, and now the team selection grind is officially on.
In this episode of The Lockout Podcast, we dive deep into rookie picks, mid-priced options, and PODs (Players of Difference) to help you build a competitive AFL Fantasy side beyond the vanilla selections.
We break down the two main strategies, guns & rookies vs mid-price madness, while running through under 400k rookies, value picks in the 400 – 700k range, and overlooked players who could separate you from the pack.
From job security rookies and cash cows, to breakout mid-pricers and left-field PODs, this episode is all about finding value, creating flexibility, and getting ahead early.
If you’re tired of copying the template team and want real options to attack AFL Fantasy 2026, this one’s a must listen.
