Free Kick: The AFLW Fantasy podcast

AFLW Fantasy Black Book: the players we are thinking about for 2026

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Free Kick gang have some more AFLW Offseason content for those coaches looking ahead to 2026. This episode is all about looking ahead to the playe...

How Caleb won 2025 AFLW Fantasy & AFLW Fantasy Trivia

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Free Kick gang have a bonus episode for everyone as we slide into the 2025 AFLW Fantasy offseason. Liam got a chance to interview Caleb, coach of ...

Season 10 Review (feat. Fantasy player & coach awards)

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the final round of the Home & Away season complete for Season 10, the gang submit one final shipping report for 2025. Liam (12th*) and Jono (...

Round 12 Preview - Final week of trades!

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A condensed gang gets together to celebrate some huge round scores (notably, Will makes it to the top 1000!)! With only one week to go, it's all about...

On Air: Round 11 Teams and Hot Topics

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's conf...

Round 11 Preview - Out Of The Ashes, a Phoenix Rises (to Round Rank #1)

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was a weekend of carnage for a lot of fantasy coaches, with in excess of 6 premiums missing. That carnage was the scene for the pod's most successf...

On Air: Round 10 Teams and Hot Topics

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed ...

Week 10 Preview - "oi, the goals are that way!"

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it was Piper Window in or Niamh McLaughlin out, the Free Kick gang are all kicking themselves this week after some fraught trading in recent w...

On Air: Round 9 Teams and Hot Topics

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam & Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed ...

Round 9 Preview - Keeping that Window open

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Four weeks to go, four chances to climb those ranks. Some late outs and floor scores caused some havoc in round eight, with some lower scores across t...

On Air: Round 8 Teams and Hot Topics

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono and special guest Bails on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the w...

Round 8 Preview - 2 points, 2 ranks, 2 smug co-hosts

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The whole gang is back together again, two of which are doing verrryyy well on the Fantasy rankings after a big week! (Hint: its not Mel or Will). Hot...

On Air: Round 7 Teams and Hot Topics

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confir...

Round 7 Preview - Back In Bowersness (yet again)

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Along with Ebony Marinoff's triumphant return to the top of the averages, it was Kiara Bowers' turn to remind coaches why she is the original AFLW F...

Round 6 Preview - Fools Gould & Noffy Stars ft. DC

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The return of the fantasy superstar Ebony Marinoff to the upper echelon of fantasy scoring set the tone for a very high scoring Round 5.  To break do...

On Air: Round 5 Teams and Hot Topics

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed sq...

Round 5 Preview - Not Boyd by late outs!

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Round 4 saw the AFLW Fantasy community struck down by the first late withdrawal of the season - popular cash generator Tessa Boyd missing her clash wi...

On Air: Round 4 Teams and Hot Topics

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono, and Mel on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confir...

Round 4 Preview - Throwing a blanket over the Sweet 16

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Round 3 had a lot going on, good and bad! The AFLW record for the highest score was broken TWICE (good, unless you're a Fremantle supporter) and amogs...

On Air: Round 3 Teams and Hot Topics

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Jono, and Mel on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confir...

Round 3 Preview - Finding that diamond in the rough

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gang get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics coming into Round 3! Episode guide:  0:00 - 5:57: Introduction 5:58 - 1...

On Air: Round 2 Teams and Hot Topics

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down all the most important news of the week, the weekend's confirmed sq...

Round 2 Preview - Grab a Rentsch, and let's fix that team!

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gang get together to chat the round that was and dive into the hot topics coming into Round 2! Episode guide:  0:00 - 3:02: Introduction 3:02 - 1...

On Air: Round 1 (Part 2) Weekend Teams and Hot Topics

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam, Mel, and Jono on Twitter breaking down:  - the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday team announcements  - ...

On Air: Round 1 (Part 1) - Thursday Teams and Hot Topics

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter breaking down:  - our first official team announcements for Round 1  - the firs...

Round 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick Team ft. Tom Hales

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the first lockout of the 2025 AFLW Fantasy approaches, Liam and Mel run through a stack of things coaches need to think about before Round 1 includ...

North Melbourne Season 2025 Preview + Bella Eddey

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 2024 season was dominated by the Kangaroos, who were undefeated throughout the season on their way to their first ever AFLW flag. Stacked with tal...

Hawthorn Hawks Season 2025 Preview + Laura Elliott

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Hawks were the biggest risers in 2024, jumping into the top two on the back of an aggressive gameplan. This season will be 'Hokball's biggest chal...

2025 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy Review

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liam, Mel and Jono caught every AFLW practice match over the weekend and are here to share all their AFLW Fantasy intel. Listen in as plenty of name...

Brisbane Lions Season 2025 Preview + Taylor Smith

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brisbane have been an AFLW and AFLW Fantasy relevant side for many seasons now, and we expect that to remain into 2025 and beyond as this young, exper...

Adelaide Crows Season 2025 Preview + Jess Allan

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arriving at the Adelaide Crows means that we have arrived at the top 4, and as a gift, this preview allows Liam and Jono another opportunity to wax ly...

Rucks - AFLW Fantasy 2025

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our final episode in the Line by Line seires, Liam, Mel and Jono look at a few of the ruck options in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. Picking a ruck can often ...

Fremantle Season 2025 Preview + Tunisha Kikoak

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Despite some major lift shuffles 2024, Fremantle had an impressive season progressing to the Semis, and will be looking to back it up in Seaosn 2025 w...

Port Adelaide Season 2025 Preview + Ash Woodland

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Port Adelaide crushed all expectations last season managing to make a Preliminary Final on the back of some stunning upsets and an unlikely winning st...

Essendon Bombers Season 2025 Preview + Amy Gaylor

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Essendon Bombers overcame a slow start and plenty of injuries in 2024 to reach finals for the second season in a row. But after failing to capital...

Forwards - AFLW Fantasy 2025

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Next up in the Line by Line series, Will, Jono and Mel dissect the forward line - starting off with a juicy Top 5 Fantasy-relevant forwards that are a...

Midfielders - AFLW Fantasy 2025

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Coming second in the Line by Line series, Jono, Liam and Will take on the challenge of our midfield options available in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. And of ...

Richmond Tigers 2025 Preview + Maddie Shevlin

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liam sets the scene with some TIGERLAND as Mel and Liam have a longer-than-usual chat about the Top 5 Fantasy picks at the Tigers this coming season. ...

Melbourne Demons Season 2025 Preview + Maeve Chaplin

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Melbourne Demons failed to make finals for the first time in the inaugural club's history, signifying the list transition occuring at the moment. ...

Geelong Cats 2025 Preview + Claudia Gunjaca

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Free Kick's resident Geelong fan Will leads the discussion about the Cats' Fantasy prospects for 2025, after we get to hear an interesting conversatio...

Defenders - AFLW Fantasy 2025

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first instalment of the Line by Line series, Liam, Mel and Will deep dive on the Defenders available in AFLW Fantasy in 2025. In what shapes...

Crafting Your AFLW Fantasy Game Plan

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Excited to get involved with AFLW Fantasy in Season 2025 but not sure how to approach the game? Mel and Jono have a laugh as they jam on the some of t...

St Kilda Saints Season 2025 Preview + Serene Watson

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St Kilda came out hot in Season 2024 and saw some of it's younger talent develop in leaps and bounds, putting them in a really exciting position for 2...

Western Bulldogs Season 2025 Preview + Jess Fitzgerald

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Western Bulldogs rebounded from a disappointing 2023 season to deliver a four win season full of hope under new coach Tamara Hyett - but how will ...

AFLW Fantasy 2025 is live!

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The official AFLW Fantasy game has launched for season 2025! Join the Free Kick team of Jono, Will and Liam (sadly missing the travelling Mel) as they...

West Coast Eagles Season 2025 Preview + Emma Swanson

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Optimism is high at West Coast in 2025, with the signing of AFLW legend Daisy Pearce as their new coach delivering the Eagles their best season yet! J...

Carlton Blues Season 2025 Preview + Lily Goss

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

2024 marked Carlton's second year under head coach Mathew Buck, and Blues fans started to get a glimpse of what this young side might be aiming for in...

Sydney Swans Season 2025 Preview + Lucy McEvoy

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An injury-riddled Season 2024 left the Swans lower down the ladder than expected after their huge 2023 campaign, but that creates plenty of very excit...

Greater Western Sydney Giants Season 2025 Preview + Katherine Smith

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Giants failed to move the needle in Season 2024, but with another pre-season of game plan implementation and some shrewd moves at the trade table,...

Gold Coast Suns Season 2025 Preview + Taya Oliver

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An underwhelming Season 2024 left the Suns disappointed near the bottom of the ladder after an impressive 2023 campaign, but with a new coach and mass...

Collingwood Magpies Season 2025 Preview + Mattea Breed

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off our Club Preview Series, Mel and Liam start with AFLW's Season 2024 wooden-spooners, the Collingwood Magpies. Will interviews new Pie and ...

Season 10 Trailer

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Free Kick are back again for 2025, with new and exciting podcasts and articles coming out very soon! The Team Previews, our Line-by-Line pods, the Pla...

Season 9 Review, Official AFLW Fantasy Player and Free Kick Coach Awards

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The gang submit one final shipping report for Season 9, celebrate the comp winner Carl W, debate nominees for the Official AFLW Fantasy Player Awards ...

Week Ten Preview: Last Chance Trading

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The whole squad prepares their teams for the final round of AFLW Fantasy for 2024. With injury & suspension concerns hanging around a few popular ...

Week 9 Preview: Swimming Up(the Main)stream

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The entire crew is back for a bumper episode as the finish line heaves in to view. The main theme of the podcast is all things ownership, and talking ...

On Air: Week 8 Teams and Hot Topics

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and special guest Bails from the Fantasy Fanatics podcast on Twitter breaking down:  - Week 8 team a...

Week 8 Preview: Back To Normal

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mel and Liam are excited to have Will back on deck as he runs the gang through his Sweet 16 Episode guide:  Intro + Shipping Report: 0:00 - 20:31Swee...

Week 7: The Lightning Round that was - finding Strom cover

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Much to Liam's delight, the gang returns to near full force as they break down the third of these challenging double game rounds and prepare for our e...

On Air: Week 6 Teams and Hot Topics

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter/X breaking down:  - Week 6 team announcements;  - injury news; and  - all the ...

Week 6 Preview: Riddell Me This ft. DC Catepillars

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sadly, Liam was 'abandoned' by all of his regular co-hosts. Helpfully however, he was joined by special guest DC from the Men's AFL Fantasy podcast 'H...

Week 5 Preview: Double Jeopardy!

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the first of the double game weeks, Mel, Liam and Jono reflect on their terrible Captains choices that lead them all to drop a significant numbe...

Week 4 Preview: Double Week Games are coming...

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following a chaotic round of late outs where some premiums popped and other premiums flopped, Mel, Liam and Jono have gotten together to chat through ...

On Air: Week 3 Teams and Hot Topics

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of an episode from Liam and Jono on Twitter/X breaking down:  - Week 3 team announcements;  - injury news; and  - all the ...

Week 3 Preview: Records were made to be broken!

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A skeleton crew of Liam and Jono get together to chat about all that happened in Week 2 and dive into the hot topics coming into Week 3! Episode guide...

On Air: Week 2 Teams and Hot Topics

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a live recording of Liam and special guest Bails from the Fantasy Fanatics podcast on Twitter/X breaking down:  - Week 2 team announcements; ...

Week 2 Preview - Regretting that McCarthy Veto

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The gang get together to chat the Week That Was for Week 1 and dive into the hot topics coming into Week 2! Episode guide:  Intro: 0:00 - 2:55 Shipp...

On Air: Week 1 Teams, Fantasy 101 + Q&A

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Free Kick: On Air is back for season 2024! This is a live recording of Liam, Mel, and Jono chatting on Twitter/X (albeit with great technological diff...

Week 1 Preview - Last Minute Tips & Drafting the Free Kick Team

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the first lockout of the first season of AFLW Fantasy approaches, Jono, Mel, Will and Liam run through a stack of things coaches need to think abou...

Brisbane Lions Season 9 Preview + Sophie Conway

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Guide Brisbane Lions team review: 0:00 - 4:47Sophie Conway interview: 4:48 - 22:44 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 22:45 - 43:11   Got feedba...

North Melbourne Season 9 Preview + Tess Craven

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

North Melbourne team review: 0:00 - 3:07 Top 5 relevant fantasy players:  3:08 - 18:29 Tess interview: 18:30 - 35:23 Got feedback on what else you'd ...

2024 Practice Matches - AFLW Fantasy Review

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Liam, Mel and Jono caught every AFLW practice match and shared their intel from a Fantasy perspective. Plenty of names are covered are we piece our te...

Adelaide Crows Season 9 Preview + Caitlin Gould

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Adelaide Crows team review: 0:00 - 2:48 Gould interview: 2:49 - 18:59 Top 5 relevant fantasy players:  19:00 - 38:42 Got feedback on what else you'd ...

Geelong Cats Season 9 Preview + Kate Darby

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Geelong team review: 0:00 - 3:09 Kate Darby interview: 3:34 - 21:50 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 24:21 - 43:00Got feedback on what else you'd like ...

Melbourne Demons Season 9 Preview + Eliza McNamara

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Guide Melbourne team review: 0:00 - 4:43 Eliza interview: 4:44 - 19:59 Top 5 relevant fantasy players:  20:00 - 46:32 Got feedback on what el...

Forwards - AFLW Fantasy 2024

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the fourth and final installment of the position preview series, Free Kick's Liam, Mel and Jono deep dive on the Forwards available in AFLW Fant...

Bonus Interview - Zarlie Goldsworthy

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mel had the chance to chat with AFLW Season 8 breakout star Zarlie Goldsworthy in the pre-season Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the...

Gold Coast Season 9 Preview + Lauren Bella

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Guide Gold Coast team review - 0:00 - 3:52 Lauren Bella Interview - 3:53 - 18:47 Top 5 relevant fantasy players - 18:48 - 38:58   Got feedbck...

Midfielders - AFLW Fantasy 2024

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the third installment of the position preview series, Free Kick's Jono, Liam and Will take a thorough look at the Midfielders available in AFLW Fan...

Essendon Season 9 Preview + Georgia Nanscawen

11 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode GuideEssendon team review - 0:00 - 5:02Georgia Nanscawen interview - 5:03 - 29:30Top 5 relevant fantasy players - 29:31 - 52:12Got feedback on...

Rucks - AFLW Fantasy 2024

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the second installment of the position preview series, Mel, Jono, Liam and Will take a thorough look at the Rucks available in AFLW Fantasy in 2024...

Richmond Tigers Season 9 Preview + Courtney Jones

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Guide Richmond team review: 0:00 - 3:33 Courtney Jones interview: 3:34 - 24:20 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 24:21 - 47:12Got feedback on wh...

Defenders - AFLW Fantasy 2024

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now that the game is open, Jono, Liam and Will take a deep dive into the Defenders available to us. There are more high quality fantasy options than e...

AFLW Fantasy Explainer 2024

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keen to play AFLW Fantasy this season but don't know where to start? Join Mel and Jono as they chat through an overview of the basics, notable differe...

AFLW Fantasy 2024 is live + our announcement as the Official AFLW Fantasy Podcast

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Official AFLW Fantasy game has launched for season 2024! With a whole new set of prizes and some new rules to get your head around, listen in as t...

Sydney Swans Season 9 Preview + Laura Gardiner

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sydney team review: 0:00 - 3:07 Laura Gardiner interview: 3:08 - 19:09 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 19:10 - 42:16 Got feedback on what else you'd l...

St Kilda Saints Season 9 Preview + Bianca Jakobsson

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St Kilda team review: 0:00 - 5:07Bianca Jakobsson interview: 5:08 - 15:30 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 15:31 - 36:40 Got feedback on what else you'...

Hawthorn Hawks Season 9 Preview + Lucy Wales

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hawthorn team review: 0:00 - 5:06Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 5:07 - 19:34 Lucy Wales interview: 19:35 - 28:42 Got feedback on what else you'd like...

Carlton Blues Season 9 Preview + Mimi Hill

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carlton team preview and top 5 most relevant players: 0:00 - 19:36 Brit interview: 19:37 - 30:19 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the...

Fremantle Season 9 Preview + Megan Kauffman

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fremantle team preview and top 5 most relevant fantasy players: 0:00 - 26:48 Megan interview: 26:48 - 35:51 Got feedback on what else you'd like to he...

Collingwood Season 9 Preview + Brit Bonnici

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Collingwood team review: 0:00 - 3:35 Brit interview: 3:36 - 16:02 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 16:03 - 33:56 Got feedback on what else you'd like t...

Port Adelaide Season 9 Preview + Cheyenne Hammond

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Port Adelaide team review: 0:00 - 3:35 Cheyenne interview: 5:42 - 13:08 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 16:03 - 35:38 Got feedback on what else you'd ...

GWS Giants Season 9 Preview + Mikayla Pauga

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GWS team review: 0:00 - 4:01 Mikayla interview: 4:02 - 16:31 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 16:32 - 34:26 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hea...

West Coast Eagles Season 9 Preview + Ali Drennan

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WCE team review: 0:00 - 3:49 Ali interview: 3:49 - 16:54 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 16:54 - 31:08 Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear fr...

Western Bulldogs Season 9 Preview + Elisabeth Georgostathis

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Guide Bulldogs team review: 0:00 - 5:13 Elisabeth interview: 5:14 - 18:16 Top 5 relevant fantasy players: 18:17 - 34:03 Got feedback on what e...

We're back for Season 9!

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Free Kick are back for Season 9! The original gang of 4 are back together with Jono returning this season, and we have heaps of great pre-season conte...

Round 10 Review - Free Kick Awards ft. #1 AFLW Fantasy Coach Briony

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The gang reflect on Season 8 of AFLW Fantasy and how they went this season. We compare the results from our recent Twitter and Instagram polls, and re...

Round 9 Review - Shipwrecks, super yachts and scuba divers

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liam is stressy, Will is blasé and Mel is deeply pondering... ah, what to do in Round 10.   Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the ...

Round 8 Review - Sweet 16 and a coupla PODs

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Got feedback on what else you'd like to hear from the Free Kick gang this season? Drop us a message on Insta or Twitter @freekickwpod. 

On Air: Round 8 Teams + Q&A

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Live Twitter Spaces recording Liam and Mel (plus a lot of solo Liam) were chatting about team selections live on Thursday night ahead of the first gam...

Round 7 Review - Last but not Priest

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Round 7 is all about Liam's and Will's ships passing in the daylight, Mel's astounding inability to transition segments and the gang Fantasy predictio...