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MANY pundits believe cash cows are the most important members of an AFL Fantasy Classic team but this year could be challenging picking an appropriate number of the money makers.

A combination of lack of football for the draftees in the COVID-interrupted 2020 season as well as a limited number of spots up for grabs in their respective 22s could mean fewer round one debutants than previous seasons.

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Callum Twomey follows the draftees closer than anyone and he shares his insights on this week’s episode of the Official AFL Fantasy Podcast with The Traders.

Finlay Macrae (MID/FWD, $234,000) is a chance to make his debut in round one as he is knocking on the door of Collingwood’s best 22 with a spot on the wing up for grabs. Port Adelaide may turn to Lachie Jones (DEF, $240,000) in their backline and Twomey thinks he will be playing significant senior football even if he doesn’t rack up huge scores.

Tune in to hear some $170k locks such as Harrison Jones (FWD, $170,000) who should be lining up for the Bombers in round one.

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In this week’s episode …

2:00 - The Traders started their keeper league on the weekend.

5:40 - How not to annoying your mates if you're doing a slow draft.

9:30 - Rowan Marshall's injury isn't tracking too bad and potentially play in round two.

13:00 - Hear about how Jackson Hately went in the Crows' intra-club match on the weekend.

16:00 - Dyson Heppell is set for the half-back role at the Bombers and is one to watch in their scratch match against Carlton this week.

19:30 - News that Zac Williams may play a 50/50 MID/FWD split with Jack Martin has Calvin sounding the alarm.

24:00 - Callum Twomey on Lachie Jones' chances for the Power.

26:00 - Mature aged recruit Tom Highmore is a roughie for the Saints down back.

29:40 - James Rowe is pushing for a small forward spot for Adelaide.

32:00 - Does Riley Collier-Dawkins get a game ahead of Thomson Dow and Jack Ross?

35:40 - Lock Harry Jones on your FWD bench.

39:00 - Max Gawn is the simple replacement for the injured Brayden Preuss.

42:10 - Calvin considers some cheaper ruck options such as Jarrod Witts.

45:20 - Questions from social media - follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter and like the Official AFL Fantasy facebook page.

50:00 - Who averages more out of Caleb Serong and Zac Williams?

54:50 - Who do you pick out of Dyson Heppell, Jackson Hately and Jye Caldwell?

59:00 - Now that Bailey Smith is single, will his Fantasy numbers increase?

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