R3 teams, captains, trade tips - AFL Fantasy LIVE

AFL Fantasy with The Traders30mApril 7, 2026

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In this lively episode of AFL Fantasy Live with The Traders, hosts Roy, Calvin, and Warnie dive into round three of the AFL season with a focus on team management amid widespread injuries and player absences. With key players like Todd Marshall, Milan Murdoch, and Miles Bergman ruled out, the discussion centers on strategic trades, captaincy picks, and lineup optimization. The hosts emphasize the chaos of the early season, where many teams face multiple missing players, making heartbeats and depth crucial. They highlight Dan Houston as a top trade target due to his consistent scoring and value, while also advocating for high-upside picks like Zorko, Nick Dacos, and Sheezle for captaincy. Calvin’s top five captains include Sheezle, Ash, Zorko, Butters, and Nick Dacos, with a strong recommendation to use Butters as captain and Sheezle as vice-captain. The episode also features real-time trade advice, with debates on whether to prioritize value or upside, and explores options like Rochelle, Farrow, and Holmes amid injury concerns. The hosts stress the importance of flexibility and timing, especially when dealing with players like Nick Dacos who may become unattainable next week. The episode concludes with a spirited call to action: get trades in before the deadline, manage your bench wisely, and aim for at least 18 players on the field. Despite the uncertainty, the Traders remain optimistic, urging fans to stay proactive and take advantage of the current chaos. The tone is energetic and collaborative, blending humor with sharp analysis, and reinforcing the community-driven nature of AFL Fantasy. The hosts also remind listeners to watch their weekly preview video on afl.com.au and participate in the Crypto.com Trades of the Week.

Key Takeaways
1

Prioritize heartbeats and depth over value when multiple players are injured.

2

Dan Houston remains a top trade target due to consistent scoring and value.

3

Zorko and Nick Dacos are high-upside captain options this week, despite their price.

4

Sheezle is the top captain pick for the Essendon vs. North Melbourne game due to Essendon’s poor defensive record.

5

Use your by-players as captains if needed to maintain flexibility.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Welcome to AFL Fantasy Live: Round Three Chaos

The hosts kick off the episode with energy, introducing the chaotic state of round three due to widespread injuries and player absences. They set the tone for a high-stakes trading week with urgency and humor.

2:00
3 min

Crypto.com Trades of the Week: Fix-Up Wins

The hosts review last week’s winning trades, highlighting three users who successfully upgraded their teams with players like Bo de Uland, Lockie Ash, and Grian Myers. They praise the strategic nature of these fix-up moves.

5:00
5 min

Top Trade Targets: Houston, Zorko, Dacos, and More

You've actually got an opportunity to get him. Yes. And do you want to watch the Pies play? It's good for mental health. Because if you want to watch it, you just have to have him. You do.

Highlight
10:00
7 min

Captaincy Picks: Sheezle, Ash, Zorko, Butters, Dacos

This could be a 180. Really? Yes, high score of the year. Yes, it could be a 180.

Highlight
16:40
8 min

Injury Chaos & Lineup Strategy

With multiple players out—including Marshall, Murdoch, and Bergman—the hosts discuss how to manage depleted lineups. They debate holding Petrarca vs. upgrading to Grian Myers and stress the need for depth.

High-Impact Quotes
This could be a 180. Really? Yes, high score of the year. Yes, it could be a 180.
Calvin16:12
Viral: 90.0
You've actually got an opportunity to get him. Yes. And do you want to watch the Pies play? It's good for mental health. Because if you want to watch it, you just have to have him. You do.
Calvin19:46
Viral: 85.0
It's a layup. It's a layup. So easy team, he should smoke them.
Calvin16:24
Viral: 80.0
Speakers

Hosts

RoyCalvinWarnie
Topics Discussed
Injury Management95%Captaincy Strategy90%Trade Targets88%Lineup Optimization85%Weather Impact75%Player Value vs. Upside70%Bye Week Planning65%Team Depth60%
People & Brands

Calvin

person

30xPositive

Roy

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25xNeutral

Warnie

person

15xNeutral

Dan Houston

person

12xPositive

Nick Dacos

person

11xPositive

Zorko

person

10xPositive

Sheezle

person

8xPositive

Josh Dacos

person

7xPositive

Todd Marshall

person

6xNeutral

Grian Myers

person

6xPositive

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