R3 Fantasy review, trade priorities, is Daicos a must?
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The AFL Fantasy with the Traders podcast dives into Round 3's fantasy outcomes and sets the stage for Round 4's crucial buy round, focusing on the Giants and Saints. Hosts Roy, Warnie, and Calvin review standout performances, including Josh Dacos' explosive 120-point game after a late return from injury, which sparked both excitement and debate over whether he's a must-have player. They analyze key trades, with particular attention to the value of Colby McCurkey versus premium picks like Dacos and Zorko, and discuss the strategic implications of holding or trading players like Windy, Petrarca, and Parrish. Injury updates, suspensions (notably Tristan X Airy’s tribunal), and player form are scrutinized, with emphasis on timing trades around bye weeks and upcoming fixtures. The hosts debate whether to prioritize high-ceiling players or build around value picks, especially with cash generation in mind. The episode wraps with actionable trade ideas, including moving from dead weight like Millerer to mid-priced contributors like Colby McCurkey, and reinforces the importance of flexibility and emotional detachment in fantasy decision-making.
Josh Dacos is a must-consider premium pick due to his elite scoring potential and consistent high-level performance.
Colby McCurkey offers exceptional value at under 800K and should be prioritized over overpriced premium players to save cash for future trades.
Players like Windy, Petrarca, and Parrish should be traded if they're not contributing, especially with the upcoming buy round.
Monitor injury updates closely—especially for players like Tanner Bruin and Tristan X Airy—as they can drastically impact team performance.
Use the buy round to upgrade from low-impact players to high-impact, high-value contributors, especially those returning from byes.
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Round 3 Recap & Key Performances
“53 points, that's massive. So he does live. Yep. Well and truly. Because he would have been on... If we didn't have forced trades last week, he probably was traded.”
Injury & Suspension Updates
“X lost the plot. He did. He's better than that. So he's going to go for some time. Yes, it will be.”
Buy Round Strategy: Giants & Saints
Focus shifts to the final early buy round, with analysis of popular picks like Sinclair, Flanders, and Windhager. The hosts debate whether to hold or trade these players, emphasizing the need to clear dead weight and generate cash.
Premium Trade Targets: Dacos, Zorko & Bont
“You can't overpay for him. Like 120 plus, you're paying for him. I know, which I understand that. But he's gone up another 22k this week. And he'll go again...”
Value Plays & Cash Generation
“For that much saved cash, it's probably the smart thing to do. Probably.”
“You can't overpay for him. Like 120 plus, you're paying for him. I know, which I understand that. But he's gone up another 22k this week. And he'll go again...”
“53 points, that's massive. So he does live. Yep. Well and truly. Because he would have been on... If we didn't have forced trades last week, he probably was traded.”
“X lost the plot. He did. He's better than that. So he's going to go for some time. Yes, it will be.”
Hosts
Roy
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Warnie
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Calvin
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Josh Dacos
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Colby McCurkey
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Darcy Parrish
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Bont
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Tanner Bruin
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Lockie Whitfield
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Zorko
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