IT'S OVER! One of the most eventful and challenging home-and-away seasons has finished and AFL Fantasy coaches have come out the other side with plenty of things they've learned.
The top players are celebrated including Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera as the highest averaging defender, Bailey Smith taking the top midfielder title in the final round, Max Gawn once again the best ruck and Harry Sheezel the forward that proved to be a must-have (almost) all season.
Sheezel's epic season saw him improve on his already outstanding 2025 with a big finish to the year before injury kept him out of the final round. He is awarded the Dane Swan Medal as the Fantasy MVP.
Lachlan McAndrew is also handed a medal as the Cash Cow of the Year. He wins the Michael Barlow Medal for the most votes across the season with 43, beating Jagga Smith with 42.
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Calvin, Roy and Warnie wrap up the season that had plenty of highs and lows including injuries, good trades, bad trades … and some luck along the way.
They also have a quick look at who makes their black book for 2027.
Thank you to everyone who played Fantasy Classic and Draft this season and to those who tuned into the podcast week-to-week. Enjoy the off-season and have some fun playing AFLW Fantasy and the Pack and Play mini-game throughout the finals.
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Episode guide
1:00 - The Traders' round 24 scores.
9:00 - Crypto.com Trades of the Week.
10:40 - Dane Swan Medal award.
12:15 - Cash Cow of the Year.
16:00 - Mid-priced Player of the Year.
19:40 - Fantasy Journo of the Year.
24:30 - Best 22 for the last eight rounds.
27:30 - Fantasy Recap is back for Classic and Draft leagues.
33:15 - Fantasy Wrapped.
40:10 - Warnie's 2026 Quiz.
47:00 - 2027 black book.
58:00 - Pack & Play is a fun mini-game for finals.
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