<![CDATA[AFL Fantasy Latest News]]> https://www.afl.com.au/fantasy en-au Copyright 2020 AFL Media editor@afl.com.au <![CDATA[AFL Fantasy Latest News]]> https://www.afl.com.au/resources/v5.42.13/i/elements/afl-logo.png https://www.afl.com.au/fantasy <![CDATA[Bombers' Fantasy preview: High-end draft pick offers value, watch on injury-hit mid]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460975/essendon-bombers-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

A top 10 pick in last year's draft, Dyson Sharp is a ready-made midfielder who thrives at stoppage

]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1460975 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[How AFL Fantasy will tackle Opening Round, early byes]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459344/how-afl-fantasy-will-tackle-opening-round-early-byes

With Opening Round back again in 2026, AFL Fantasy will remain the same as the previous two years

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:32:00 GMT article 1459344 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[PICK YOUR TEAM NOW: Play AFL Fantasy in 2026]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459342/pick-your-team-now-play-afl-fantasy-in-2026

Start playing the official Fantasy game of the AFL now

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT article 1459342 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Demons' Fantasy preview: Skipper a lock, all eyes on recruit]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460972/melbourne-demons-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

Max Gawn has the tools to maintain his elite numbers, while Jack Steele will be ready to come out and prove a point after being traded by the Saints

]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1460972 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Power's Fantasy preview: Duo hard to ignore, fast start beckons]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460951/port-adelaide-powers-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

Zak Butters is a lock, and with more midfield time promised for Miles Bergman, is he one of the better bargain picks?

]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1460951 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Saints' Fantasy preview: Lock in Nasiah, how will ruck tandem play out?]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460961/st-kilda-saints-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera should be a lock for both Classic and Fantasy

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1460961 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Blues' Fantasy preview: Lock and load this young gun, beware of star veteran]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460962/carlton-blues-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

After missing his debut season through injury, Jagga Smith is a basement price and one of the easiest starting picks of the season

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1460962 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Swans' Fantasy preview: Lock in star ruck, is Gulden a bargain?]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459850/swans-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

Brodie Grundy and Errol Gulden pick themselves, but a handful of Sydney defenders are also worth considering this year

]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1459850 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Bulldogs' Fantasy preview: Don't sleep on ruck, can Bont continue hot streak?]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459849/western-bulldogs-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

From a premium ruck to a draft sleeper, there are plenty of intriguing Fantasy options at the Bulldogs

]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1459849 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Dockers' Fantasy preview: Gun duo may offer value, keep an eye on rucks]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460042/dockers-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

A nice early fixture and some under-priced guns could make the Dockers a happy hunting ground for Fantasy coaches

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1460042 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Giants' Fantasy preview: Must-have defender, keep an eye on former Demon]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459848/giants-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

There are plenty of GWS players to consider as part of your 2026 Fantasy team

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1459848 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Suns' Fantasy preview: Star recruit one to watch, rookie an option]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459847/suns-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

The Suns' fixture to start the season could tempt coaches despite their early bye

]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1459847 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Crows' Fantasy preview: Still value in breakout gun, will youngster get his chance?]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459846/crows-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

From Jordan Dawson to Sid Draper, the Crows are presenting Fantasy options for 2026

]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1459846 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Hawks' Fantasy preview: All eyes on star mid again, can captain recapture best?]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459845/hawks-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

Just like a year ago, coaches will be keeping an eye on Hawks star Will Day this pre-season

]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT article 1459845 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Magpies' Fantasy preview: The Daicos to watch, star has plenty of upside]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459844/collingwood-magpies-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

Who presents great Fantasy value at Collingwood in 2026?

]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT article 1459844 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Cats' Fantasy preview: Consider impressive forward, beware of star veteran]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459842/cats-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

The Cats provided plenty for Fantasy coaches last season, but will that be the case again in 2026?

]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT article 1459842 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Lions' Fantasy preview: Young guns shape as options, eyes on defender again]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1459841/lions-fantasy-preview-prices-locks-bargains-draft-sleeper-more

An early bye might scare coaches off, but plenty of Lions shape as potential Fantasy options in 2026

]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT article 1459841 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[AFL Fantasy Classic 2026: Bigger, better and worth the wait]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460108/afl-fantasy-classic-2026-bigger-better-and-worth-the-wait

AFL Fantasy Classic will feature a new platform with plenty of new features

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT article 1460108 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[AFL Fantasy dynasty leagues launch for 2026]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460119/afl-fantasy-dynasty-leagues-launch-for-2026

An exciting new era begins in Fantasy

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT article 1460119 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[AFL Fantasy Draft 2026: All the exciting new features]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1460120/afl-fantasy-draft-2026-all-the-exciting-new-features

After a big rebuild last year, plenty has been added to AFL Fantasy Draft for next season

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT article 1460120 at www.afl.com.au