2026 AFL Fantasy – Team Cut 0.2
So back with a second edition of the way too early team select for AFL Fantasy Classic.
From the first team to this one, I’ve taken a closer look and consideration of the early round byes and also added further research for some of the rookie and basement priced players hoping to get early time on ground to start that all important cash generation.
As we’re yet to see real internal trials, practice matches or community series games, plenty of changes still lie ahead. For this 0.2 version of the team, here’s a quick summary of the changes.
Defenders
Out – Josh Weddle, Keidean Coleman, Jai Serong, Josh Goater, Bo Allan (all changed with more research done)
In – Colby McKercher (underpriced potential premo, no bye), Zeke Uwland (high draft pick, likely best 23 move from mids), Josh Lindsay (rookie, Eagles have him distributing down back), Sam Grlj (rookie, Tigers starter for R1), Jacob Farrow (Bombers rookie in R1 mix)
Mids
Out – Errol Gulden (early bye, tough early run), Clayton Oliver (early bye), Harley Reid, Xavier Lindsay, Dan Annable, Zeke Uwland (moved to defenders)
In – Zak Butters (underpriced premo, good run early), Finn Callaghan (upgrade over Oliver for same bye), Sam Walsh (underpriced, risky!), Will Brodie (underpriced mid, great early run – but watch R1 best 23), Dyson Sharp (rookie who Bombers may rely on early), Willem Duursma (rookie likely in Eagles starting 23)
Rucks
Out – Sam Draper (injured), Liam Reidy (moved to forwards)
In – Luke Jackson (Darcy injury?), Kalani White (basement ruck/forward to unlock Reidy; could be any of a number of cheap ruck/forward types)
Forwards
Out – Christian Petracca (early bye, Suns rotations??), Jake Rogers, Finn Macrae
In – Sam Lalor (underpriced mid, no bye, Tigers need his presence), Liam Reidy (moved from Rucks), Leo Lombard (priced better over Rogers)
Lachlan Carmichael is currently the utility, but as I published this page believe he will now miss early rounds so will need to revist.
In my next update, I’ll look into the parachute thinking for my more risky midpricer or injury prone players (eg. looking at YOU, Sam Walsh!)
The Team 0.2
Enjoy the early season team builds!!
