We've got some of the runners up from the last few years to join a rountable discussion about their journey and a look towards AFL Fantasy 2023. James English almost ran down the overall winner in 2022, Kyle Holmes almost took the chocolates in 2021, Jon Harmey led for a significant amount of time in 2019 before being pipped at the post while a single stat held Statesman from taking glory in 2018. Follow the runners-up on Twitter. James English - @ShuckasFantasyKyle Holmes - @HolmesyheroesJon Harmey - @jonharmeyStatesman - @Statesman33 Play now at http://fantasy.afl.com.au. Episode guide 1:00 - James discusses how he almost ran down last year's winner. 3:30 - Jon recalls how 2019's eventual winner traded in Jeremy Cameron, relegating him to second. 5:00 - Statesman was two points away from winning the major prize. 7:05 - Keys to rankings highly. 10:20 - Getting bye structure right helps Statesman increase his ranking each year. 11:30 - Trust your eye, says Kyle. 13:00 - Rookies dictate your structure, so don't get too set on your team right now. 15:15 - Pre-season games are about watching for roles. 18:20 - Josh Dunkley hasn't left James' team this pre-season. 20:40 - Jon is keen on Darcy Cameron as a member of his squad. 22:45 - "I think he can do 105-plus" - Jy Simpkin is a player with low ownership who could be a competition winning pick. 26:15 - Statesman has Tom Green as the player who may make way for James Worpel who he's getting more keen on. 28:00 - If we see the role changes continue, there are a lot of forwards who offer value as under-priced premiums. 31:00 - Rowan Marshall is in everyone's side, but the other ruck varies. 34:30 - Recency bias may tell us that multiple mid-priced players may be the way to go. 36:20 - Do the extra trades suggest we can be more aggressive in 2023? 40:00 - Can you roll with a non-playing bench player this year? 42:20 - Kyle says you can justify starting with Sam Docherty if you think he is 10-15 points better than the next defender. 45:45 - What is the best structure for your backline? 50:00 - Who will be the better pick of Connor Rozee and Zak Butters? 53:00 - Final tips for coaches this pre-season. Click here for more content from The Traders. Like AFL Fantasy on Facebook. Follow @AFLFantasy on Instagram. Follow @AFLFantasy on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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